It was not the first time that Ray Mingkai showed up with a mask.
However, for many nobles and celebrities below, Ray Mingkai's current outfit was indeed rare.
But no matter how rare it was, no one dared to gossip.
The Britannia Empire had experienced so many shocks, and countless nobles and ministers had fallen, but Ray Mingkai was still standing there like a rock, guarding Euphemia -Li- Britannia.
Such a character had long made the surviving nobles fearful, and they dared not disobey.
Not to mention questioning this little mask.
His gaze swept past all the nobles and finally landed on Nigor and Lacus.
Nigor, a good friend who had been separated for a long time.
It was not until that moment that Lei Mingkai truly realized that Neil would come here as the deputy diplomatic envoy of PLANT and appear in front of him.
"I don't know if this guy can recognize me?"
Ray Mingkai had a hint of evil in his heart, but he did not make any moves.
Now, Ray Mingkai was the Prince of the Britannia Empire, not the little student in Zaft Military Academy.
The difference between the two was enough for Ray Mingkai to treat the scene with caution.
"Welcome to the two ambassadors! The banquet is ready! Please move! "
Ray Mingkai's reception was very direct, which made Nicol, who had already prepared a draft in his mind and was ready to exchange a few pleasantries, stunned.
From the welcoming ceremony during the day, this country seemed to like to make a big show. Why did it change at night?
"Let's go! Nicol. I heard that His Royal Highness is a soldier. Well, according to the saying here, he is a Knight. It's inevitable that he will be a little decisive, isn't it? "
With that, Lacus took the lead and walked up the stairs, and Nicol, who reacted, quickly followed.
"Strange?! Lacus seems to be a little different today. "
In the venue.
Euphemia had been waiting there for a long time.
However, before greeting the ambassadors, Euphemia had a doubt to solve.
"Lacus, is it really okay for you to attend the banquet as Audrey Brittania?"
Standing in front of Euphemia was the Imperial Queen's affairs officer, Audrey Brittania.
However, behind this image was Lux Klein.
"No. Your Majesty. No problem. As His Majesty's affairs officer, he had to attend such an important event. Besides, I won't have any contact with them. "
Despite "Audrey's" assurance, Euphemia still had some doubts in her heart.
Euphemia was confused, but she couldn't tell what was wrong.
Before the banquet began, "Audrey" had changed her image with the holographic projection necklace in front of her.
"Strange. Let's ask Khai when he comes in! "
When Euphemia turned back to look in the direction of the door, "Audrey" carefully patted her chest and slowly heaved a sigh of relief.
"I was almost discovered! What was going on? Is Her Majesty the Empress' observation skills so powerful? "
Until the guests arrived and the banquet began with Euphemia's announcement, "Audrey" quietly kept a low profile and hid in the corner, afraid of being noticed by Euphemia.
However, Euphemia didn't care about her existence at all.
Or perhaps, she was demonstrating.
"Audrey" hiding in the corner clearly felt that under the invitation of the Imperial Prince, Euphemia gladly accepted the invitation, stepped onto the dance floor, and performed the first dance for this welcome banquet.
However, "Audrey" could clearly feel that in this formulaic invitation, there was a deliberate demonstration against her!
"Brother, this big pig trotter!!"
Frowning, facing the danger of her identity being exposed, "Audrey" became angrier the more she thought about it. In the end, she silently sat down and gritted her teeth as she looked at the two people on the dance floor.
On the dance floor, the two people dancing in each other's arms were secretly talking.
"Khai, don't you think it's a bit strange today?"
Euphemia, who took a step back, happened to see Lacus surrounded by several nobles.
"Strange?"
Lei Mingkai turned his gaze and subconsciously saw "Audrey" hiding in the corner. Then, he took the opportunity to change his direction and look at Lux, who was surrounded by the nobles, when they changed to the next set of dance steps.
"It's indeed strange."
Ray Mingkai's mouth twitched as he thought to himself.
"It can't be like that, right?!"
The empress, who was in Lei Mingkai's arms, revealed a sly smile and gently pushed Lei Mingkai away.
"Okay! The first dance is over! You should fulfill your duty as the Imperial Prince. "
Amidst the applause, the Empress left gracefully, leaving Ray Mingkai alone on the dance floor.
Needless to say, it was the second dance.
For this dance, the Imperial Prince personally invited the distinguished guest from afar, PLANT's diplomatic ambassador, Lacus Klein.
Thus, under everyone's gaze, Ray Mingkai took the first step toward Lacus.
With Ray Mingkai's footsteps, the nobles who were surrounding Lacus and trying to build a good relationship with her also felt some pressure.
The pressure came from the surroundings.
The pressure came from the Empress, who had returned to her seat and was still paying attention.
There was also the pressure from the Imperial Prince.
With every step, Ray Mingkai's aura increased by a bit, and the pressure on the group of nobles surrounding Lacus also increased.
It was not until the crowd parted and Ray Mingkai walked in front of Lacus that the pressure on these people's shoulders gradually dissipated.
"Beautiful lady, I wonder if I have the honor of inviting you to dance?"
"It's my honor! Your Highness. "
Lacus smiled and placed her hand on Ray Mingkai's right hand. Along the way, she secretly glanced at "Audrey" who was observing them.
On the dance floor, "Audrey" looked at Lacus who gladly accepted Ray Mingkai's invitation to dance.
"Uh-huh! The plan is proceeding as planned! "
But before she could feel proud for long, a faint voice came from behind her.
"The plan is not bad. Isn't it? "
In an instant, "Audrey" had goosebumps all over her body.
In a panic, "Audrey" who fell onto the sofa looked at the person who came and realized that it was the Britannia Empire's Empress, Euphemia.
The other party was carefully sizing him up with a pair of probing eyes!
Under that probing gaze, "Audrey" felt as if she was being seen through.
This was a feeling that she had never felt in Delandar before.
"Your Majesty, why are you here?"
Euphemia shook her head and waved her hand to indicate that it was fine.
"You should be Lacus's sister, Klia, right?"
With that, Euphemia glanced around and added, "Don't worry.
"Don't worry! No one will notice us here. I can guarantee you that. "
Since she had been exposed, "Audrey", or Klia, no longer put on an act.
"I didn't expect you to see through me so quickly!"
Hearing this, Euphemia smiled.
"To be honest, if I didn't spend so much time with Lacus, I would've been fooled by you."
Klia scratched her head in distress.
"If that's the case, then I'm going to lose?"
"Lose?"
Euphemia was surprised for a moment before she understood.
Because this scene was familiar to her.
"You want to prove that you can help, right?"
Klia paused for a moment, then her shoulders slumped and she nodded, admitting it.
"It's not wrong to prove that you can help. But sometimes, you have to consider Lacus' feelings and thoughts. Although today is the first time we met, when Lacus mentioned you, I could feel that she really loves and cares for you as her sister. "
"But I …"
In her anxiety, Klia had almost revealed her true identity.
"But you're a clone. Am I right? "
Euphemia really saw through Klia's concerns.
Klia pursed her lips, but in the end, she nodded her head heavily.
"I …"
Euphemia stretched out her finger and stopped Klia from continuing.
"If that's the case, then you don't have to worry or worry. What PLANT can't do doesn't mean that the Britannia Empire can't do it. Moreover, we still have a backup plan! "
"Believe me! Lacus also thinks the same. "
Klia still didn't seem to believe Euphemia's words.
But, perhaps this was Klia's experience and the limitations brought by her gaze.
Klia's somewhat flickering gaze passed through the crowd and fell on the two people dancing.
The woman nestled in the man's arms had asked her about her body in concern during the day, but Klia had brushed it off.
In fact, Klia could already feel that her body was gradually deteriorating.
After all, during the battle with Yakin Duwei, Klia's appearance was still less than ten years old.
But in the time after the battle, Klia's appearance had rapidly grown from less than ten years old to fifteen or sixteen years old.
Such rapid growth would inevitably bring about some terrifying effects.
After this diplomatic mission, Klia would probably no longer be able to hide the fact that her body was rapidly deteriorating.
"What a cute and pitiful child!"
Euphemia reached out and hugged Klia as she said softly.
"That's why you thought of this method, right? What a silly child. "
"You really are a silly girl."
Ray Mingkai's voice suddenly came from the front.
At some point, Ray Mingkai and Lacus, who were supposed to be on the dance floor, had silently arrived at this corner.
Both of them had helpless expressions on their faces.
"Lacus, you didn't tell the silly girl?"
Lacus seemed to have suddenly thought of something as she clapped her hands lightly and exclaimed in surprise,
"I don't think so! It's all this silly girl's fault. I just asked a few questions and she started rambling, causing me to forget. "
Although she said this, Lacus still stepped forward and gently stroked Klia's little head.
"It might have been very difficult in the past, but now, the defects of the clones are only a small problem for us!"
Taking Klia from Euphemia's arms, Lacus hugged her in her arms.
"Believe me! That's only a small problem! I won't let that kind of tragedy happen again! "
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