The guard's attitude was respectful.
Sophia frowned slightly.
"I'm a noble of the Empire. Even a superior feudal lord can't restrict my actions. Furthermore, the Lawson Family isn't a feudal lord of Wales … Please step aside."
With that, she made a gesture to continue forward.
But in the next second, the pikes in the hands of the guards were placed horizontally in front of the girl.
Their faces were expressionless. Although their tone was still respectful, there was a hint of irrefutability in their respect.
"Miss Sophia, this is for your safety. After all … Legally speaking, the Wales Family has already rebelled along with the Earl of the Border."
"Nonsense! Since I'm standing here as the first successor, it proves Wales' loyalty. I want to see the Duke. He knows this better than anyone else! "
Sophia said angrily. At the same time, she displayed the power of a Mage.
However, the two guards at the door didn't waver.
They released their aura as well. The powerful aura of a Silver rank spread out. Their voices were still unwavering.
"Apologies, Miss Sophia. This is the Duke's order. But … You can't walk around as you please. If you need anything, you can tell us. We'll satisfy any of your needs."
"Then I want to take a walk outside and bask in the sun. Can't I?"
The girl's voice turned cold.
"Apologies, you can't just walk around. If you want to bask in the sun, you can do it in front of the window. This room was specially chosen by Sir Scott. The lighting is excellent. You can also bask in the warm sunlight indoors."
The guard shook his head and replied.
"Then what's the difference between this and house arrest?! I'm not a prisoner of the Lawson Family! "
Sophia said angrily.
Hearing her words, the guard hesitated for a moment. He bowed slightly and said firmly, "Miss Sophia, please understand our difficulties.
"Miss Sophia, please understand our difficulties. We are only carrying out the Duke's orders."
Sophia's eyes revealed a trace of anger as she met the determined gaze of the guards.
At this time, the dispute in front of the door attracted the steward of the Lawson Family.
"What's going on? Why is it so noisy? "
It was the Duke's old steward, Baron Scott.
Looking at Baron Scott, who was dressed like an old gentleman, Sophia calmed down the anger in her heart and said patiently, "You're right.
"Baron Scott, what is the meaning of this? Why are you restricting my personal freedom? "
Baron Scott revealed a kind smile and said apologetically, "I'm sorry.
"I'm sorry, Miss Sophia. This is also His Excellency the Duke's consideration for your safety. After all … many of the nobles who have escaped from the Maple Leaf Territory in recent days are spies of the Border Earl. His Excellency the Duke also has to consider the safety of all parties …"
"I'm not a spy!"
Sophia said angrily.
"I know. Of course, you're not a spy. You're a noble of the Empire. That was confirmed by the Duke himself. However, you have to understand that we're at war right now. Your identity is too sensitive. Even if the Duke doesn't care, many nobles in the Western Region will talk about it behind your back …"
"After all, Your Lordship isn't the lord of the western region. You're only stationed here to command the army. You still need the help of the local nobles to gather all sorts of supplies. So … please understand."
Baron Scott explained gently.
After saying that, he smiled.
"Of course, this won't take too long. When our army finishes gathering supplies, Your Excellency the Duke will naturally release the restrictions on you. At that time … you might even be invited to be the honorary commander of our army and give a speech at the pledging party."
Sophia fell silent when she heard this.
She looked at the gentle old butler and then at the expressionless guard. She frowned and asked.
"So, how long do I have to wait here?"
"It won't be too long. At least two or three days. At most, it won't be more than a week."
Baron Scott replied respectfully.
"A week? I actually have to be locked up in this house for a week? Do you know how many changes will happen in the Maple Leaf Territory in a week?! I want to see the Duke. I want to talk to him personally! "
The girl said angrily.
"You worry too much. The Border Earl has a strong army. Especially after the continent's magic power recovered, the power of the entire Maple Leaf Territory has taken a qualitative leap. The Border Earl himself is suspected to have broken through the legendary realm. So … this war needs long-term planning."
"It's only a week, it won't affect the war situation. The Duke speculates that this rebellion … is likely to take three months to half a year."
Baron Scott shook his head and said to the girl.
Looking at the old butler's resolute attitude, Sophia suddenly felt a wave of exhaustion in her heart.
She sighed and said, "I know.
I'll endure for a few more days. "
"It's good that you understand. I'll send more maids to take care of you and satisfy your needs."
Baron Scott showed a gratified smile.
Sophia's request to leave the house was unsuccessful, so she could only return to the room.
After a while, a few more respectful maids were sent by the baron to take care of the girl.
However, looking at the maids of the Lawson Family, Sophia was somewhat dispirited.
She was a little naive, but she wasn't stupid. In addition to taking care of her, these maids probably had the intention of monitoring her.
No matter how Baron Scott explained, there was no doubt that she was now under house arrest by the Lawson Family.
At this time, the girl had some regrets about her decision. She didn't know if asking for help was the right thing to do …
But thinking about Duke Lawson's promise and the long history of the Lawson Family, Sophia felt that such a famous family wouldn't go back on their word. After all … To these ancient nobles, the most important thing was their reputation.
And relying on this belief, although she was anxious and dissatisfied, Sophia still patiently stayed in the room.
… …
In the next few days, Sophia was still unable to leave the empty room.
Not only that, the girl keenly noticed that after she lost her temper, the guards outside the room had greatly increased.
Even the number of guards patrolling the garden outside the window had increased by several times.
"You're that worried that I'll escape …"
A trace of ridicule appeared in the girl's heart.
She was indignant, but there was nothing she could do.
Unknowingly, five days passed just like that.
In these five days, Sophia didn't succeed in taking a single step out of the room. She was practically isolated from the outside world.
She had asked the guards and maids about the outside world, but they didn't know anything. She didn't know if it was because they didn't want to say too much to the girl, or because they didn't know anything.
Not only that, even the old butler of the Duke's family, Baron Scott, didn't appear a second time after seeing Sophia on the first day.
This made the young girl feel like she was a forgotten prisoner.
Of course, it was impossible for her to be forgotten. In fact, the Lawson Family must have attached great importance to her.
Because after four days, the number of guards in the room doubled. Not only that … Sophia didn't know if it was her imagination, but it seemed like the guards and maids were even more respectful to her.
And after six days, the girl finally welcomed a different face.
It was a lady dressed like a noble, looking to be in her thirties or forties. She wore a fashionable woman's mink coat and accompanied by a dozen maids came to Sophia's room.
"You must be Miss Sophia? What a beautiful lady! No wonder the Duke favors you so much … "
"I am Viscount Abraham's wife. The Duke asked me to help you choose a dress for the banquet."
She said enthusiastically.
"Banquet? Dress? "
Looking at the row of maids holding the dress, Sophia was slightly stunned.
"Yes, yes, you are the main character of tonight's banquet! What color do you like? Blue? Red? Purple? I see that your appearance is as elegant as the Elves. Perhaps the pure white that the Elves like suits you more … "
Viscount Abraham's wife spoke enthusiastically as she called for the maids to help Sophia change her clothes.
Sophia wasn't happy with the Viscount's wife's flattery. On the contrary, her attention was completely attracted by the banquet.
"I'm the main character of the banquet? Is the army finally ready to depart? "
Sophia asked expectantly.
"The army is ready to depart?"
A trace of confusion flashed across the Viscount's wife's face.
"Isn't it a ceremony?"
The girl was slightly stunned.
The Viscount's wife shook her head, then a flattering smile appeared on her face.
"Of course not, it's your homecoming banquet. The Duke wants to formally introduce you to the nobles who came to Morning Star City tonight."
A formal homecoming banquet? At this time?
Sophia was confused.
However, Viscount Abraham's wife's next words made her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave.
"I really have to congratulate you! You actually caught the eye of the Duke and became the fiancee of Sir Lucas! With the help of the Rosen Family, you will probably become the youngest female Kurfürst in the entire empire in the future! "
"Fiancee? When did this happen? I never agreed! "
The girl was stunned.
What a joke!
She was the only heir of the Wells Family, how could she marry into the Rosen Family?
Unlike the Ayres Kingdom, the nobles of the Holy Mania Empire placed great importance on the bloodline of the family. Even if it was a branch family, they would try their best to preserve the bloodline of the main branch.
For the only female heir, generally speaking, the only way to get married was to choose a male from a lower level noble or an outstanding civilian Extraordinaire!
"You actually didn't know? How is this possible! Now, the entire Morning Star City knows that you are the future Countess of Salz! "
Viscount Abraham's wife said in surprise.
The Salz Countess was the fief of Duke Rosen's eldest son, Lucas von Rosen.
Although the almost 30 year old retarded Duke's son was stripped of his right to inherit the Duke's title by Duke Rosen, he was still enfeoffed with a Countess territory.
Of course, it was only a small piece of land, perhaps not even as big as the Wells Family's Zeloran territory.
Thinking of the well-known retarded son, Sophia's face turned pale.
At this moment, she finally understood why Duke Rosen wanted to put her under house arrest …
Perhaps, from the very beginning, he had planned to force her into a marriage with the Duke's family!
If she, as the only heir, married the Duke's eldest son, Lucas, then the Rosen Family would completely obtain all of the Wells Family's title, and the future Kurfürst title could easily be in their hands!
As for the Wells Family …
Perhaps, there would no longer be a Wells Family in the future.
And even if she became a female Kurfürst, she would probably be a puppet of the Rosen Family, with no freedom to speak of!
After thinking everything through, Sophia's heart was filled with immense regret and intense anger.
She did not dare to believe that Duke Rosen actually dared to do such a thing, actually daring to ignore the wishes of an Empire's aristocrat, and forcibly and unilaterally announcing a marriage!
"No, I did not agree! I want to see Duke Rosen! This is illegal, without the approval of the Church, it is invalid! "
Sophia angrily said.
After speaking, she hurriedly ran towards the door, but was quickly stopped by the guards.
"Let me go, I want to see Duke Rosen! He has no right to decide my marriage! "
The girl angrily said.
"What happened? Why is it so noisy? "
Just as Sophia was about to explode in anger, Baron Scott's familiar voice was heard.
The young girl turned around and saw the old butler of the Duke's house accompanying an old man with a kind face standing in the corridor.
Sophia recognized him, he was the fief bishop of the Eternal Church stationed in the western region, Santis, who was also the archbishop of the western region of the Eternal Church.
Her eyes lit up, she shook off the pikes of the guards and came in front of the two.
Then, she first bowed to the old man and said:
"Sophia von Wels, greetings to Bishop Santis."
After speaking, she took a deep breath and prepared to ask the bishop for help.
All marriages in the Empire needed the blessing of the Church to be legal. As long as she explained the situation to the Church, she would be free!
No matter what, she could not attend the banquet, otherwise … If the Rosen family publicly announced her marriage, even if she denied it, it would become a fact!
"Bishop Santis, I need your help!"
Sophia said agitatedly.
However, Bishop Santis waved his hand and stopped the girl's words.
What he said next made Sophia's heart sink to the bottom of the valley.
"Miss Sophia, I still haven't congratulated you on becoming a member of the Rosen family, may the Father bless you …"
His face was kind, but the words that came out of his mouth stunned the young girl.
"No … I didn't, I didn't want to form a marriage contract with the Rosen family!"
She angrily said.
"Miss Sophia, you must be joking. This is something that even the Church witnessed, and also something that you wished for. Could it be that you want to go back on your word?"
Baron Scott, who was standing beside the bishop, frowned and spoke with a slightly stern voice.
Sophia was stunned.
Looking at this stern old butler, she never would have thought that he was still that kind and amiable old man a few days ago.
Bishop Santis also sternly said:
"Miss Sophia, a marriage that has already received the blessing of the Church, even if it's just a marriage contract, is sacred and cannot be violated. Please be careful with your words, lest you incur the wrath of God!"
Seeing Baron Scott and Bishop Santis echoing each other, and seeing the guards and maids coldly watching from the sidelines, Sophia's mood turned completely cold.
At this time, if she still did not understand that Duke Rosen had used his connections with the Eternal Church to completely deceive her, then she would be too stupid.
However, seeing that the usually sacred and aloof bishop was actually in cahoots with a noble, the girl's heart was not only disappointed, but also angry.
"Is this the empire's nobility? Is this the just and sacred Eternal Church … "
She suddenly laughed.
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