"Colin, I can't attend tonight's banquet, right?"
Vera asked as she helped the man straighten his collar.
At this time, Colin had already changed into a standard black aristocratic tuxedo. He hugged Vera and kissed her soft red lips gently.
"Yes, you are now a 'seriously injured person'. Of course, you can't attend the banquet."
"Okay." Vera pursed her lips and seemed a little wronged, but then she wondered, "But I have appeared in front of the half-elven nobles many times before. They must know that I am not seriously injured, right?"
"Fool, sometimes lying is not to make the other party believe it."
"Then what else could it be?"
"It is to give each other a tacit understanding."
Vera's doubts did not reduce.
Colin smiled and rubbed the girl's hair: "The Eastern Region knows that we are lying, and we also know that the Eastern Region knows that we are lying, but as long as Silvermoon City is still in our hands, they can only treat our lies as the truth."
Vera understood this time, but then she was a little worried: "What if the Eastern Region army takes Silvermoon City?"
"In that case, no matter what lies they say, it will become the truth." Colin said lightly, and then his tone became firm again: "But as long as I am here, they will not be able to take Silvermoon City!"
"Well, I believe in you."
…
As night fell, the Half-Elven Palace became lively again.
Although they had just experienced a tragic military coup, the half-elven nobles' enthusiasm for the banquet did not diminish at all.
Tonight, Queen Aisha was wearing a purple rose-patterned evening dress, revealing her smooth white back. She was very tall, and with a pair of silver high heels on her feet, she looked like a proud white swan. All the men present felt ashamed and did not dare to stand beside her.
Queen Aisha, who looked gorgeous after carefully dressing up, raised her glass first and said loudly: "Everyone, please allow me to introduce a distinguished guest from the Eastern Region of the Empire of Light – Viscounts Orston!"
Warm applause immediately sounded.
Viscounts Aston looked around and bowed gracefully and calmly in return.
Then, the Viscounts of the Eastern Region picked up a glass of champagne and said in a clear voice:
"This time, I have come here on behalf of Marquis Vincent for the peace of Silvermoon City, for the friendship between the Eastern Region and the Half-elf Kingdom, and of course, for the glory of Queen Aisha!
Let us toast to the everlasting peace and friendship, and to the eternal youth of Her Majesty the Queen! "
"May our friendship last forever!"
"May Your Majesty remain young forever!"
…
The atmosphere of the banquet gradually warmed up.
Queen Aisha led Colin to Auston Viscounts and introduced him with a smile, "Your Excellency Auston, please allow me to introduce you. This is His Excellency Viscount Angley from the Northern Frontier.
Both of you are Viscounts of the Empire, so you must have a lot in common. "
Viscounts Auston smiled and stretched out his hand to Colin, "Of course, I have heard a lot about Viscount Angley!"
Colin also smiled and shook hands with the other party, saying, "Oh? What kind of reputation have you heard? "
"Of course, it is a good reputation. It is said that you once fought together with Marquis García in the Sky Ice Field and defeated an army of 300,000 trolls! "
"Oh, that is all thanks to Marquis García. I just happened to be there to join in the fun."
"You are too modest." Viscounts Auston's smile suddenly became a little ambiguous, "In addition, I also heard that you have a good relationship with Miss Vera!"
"Miss Vera is indeed someone I admire." Colin nodded and admitted. After all, he had proposed to her, so it would be meaningless to deny it again.
"I wonder if Miss Vera's injury is serious this time?"
"It is indeed a little serious. Although her life is not in danger, she still needs to rest in bed for a long time."
"Hey! I heard that Miss Vera was injured because of an assassination. I wonder who is so bold? "Viscounts Auston's face was full of anger.
"It is Prince Tupé."
"Prince Tupé?" Viscounts Auston was shocked, "Isn't that Miss Vera's fiancé?"
"Yes."
"Then why …"
"Because he found out that I am Vera's first man."
"…" Viscounts Auston did not know what to say in the face of Colin's frankness.
Before he came, of course, he had heard about what happened in Silvermoon City from the Earl Of Avon.
He also knew that the cause of everything was actually the body examination that happened in Queen Consort's bedroom.
However, like everyone else, Viscounts Auston also felt that Prince Tupé's sudden killing was too strange.
Now that he heard Colin admit to his secret relationship with Vera, the doubts in his heart grew stronger.
"Viscount Angley, with all due respect, I actually find it hard to believe that Prince Tupé knew about the affair between you and Vera and suddenly killed someone. This reason … is too far-fetched. "
Colin smiled and suddenly lowered his voice, "Then do you want to know the real reason why Tupé killed someone?"
"What is it?" Viscounts Auston leaned forward involuntarily and asked in a low voice.
"That is because …" Colin moved closer to Viscounts Auston's ear, "Tupé was instructed by the Duke Of St. Hilde to let Vera die in Half Elven Palace!"
"This … how is this possible …" Viscounts Auston's eyes widened in disbelief.
But looking at Colin's serious expression and Queen Aisha's approving gaze next to him, Viscounts Auston calmed down and pondered carefully.
Suddenly, he realized with a start that this might really be true.
"So, the Duke Of St. Hilde wanted to get an excuse to enter the Half Elven Kingdom …"
"Yes." Colin's face was full of pain, "I really did not want to see Miss Vera die, so I risked my life to save her."
"I see …" Viscounts Auston felt that the whole thing could be explained.
But then he was puzzled again. Why did Colin tell him this?
As if he could see the doubts in the Viscounts Auston, Colin spoke again, "Your Excellency, I am telling you this because I hope you can understand that I am now going against the will of the Duke Of St. Hilde to save Miss Vera.
And the Black Cavalry … unfortunately, they were also destroyed in the Shadow Canyon.
So, now the Duke Of St. Hilde's plan to plot against the Half Elven Kingdom has basically failed completely.
I am worried … "
"Are you worried that the Duke Of St. Hilde will vent his anger on you?" Viscounts Auston felt that he finally understood Colin's plan.
"Yes." Colin nodded repeatedly.
After hesitating for a moment, he whispered again, "I don't know if you can help me pass a message to Marquis Vincent?"
"Please speak."
Colin gritted his teeth as if he had finally made up his mind.
"I want to pledge my loyalty to the House of Saint Prospero!"
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