At this time, it was already the end of summer, the weather was gradually cooling down, and the sun was no longer scorching.
Colin led the bloody cavalry all the way north, and it only took him six days to arrive at Coldwinter City.
It was evening, and the majestic Coldwinter City looked more solemn in the sunset.
When Colin arrived at the bottom of the city wall, he found that Vera was already standing in front of the suspension bridge, welcoming the man who had returned from afar.
She was wearing a purple lady's dress, which set off the beautiful curves of her body, but did not lose her dignity and elegance. The light makeup just right made the original beautiful face more bright and moving. She looked at Colin with her beautiful eyes full of tenderness and sweetness.
Colin felt warm in his heart, and he immediately turned over and strode up.
Although he wanted to hold the lovely person in front of him in his arms, Colin suppressed this impulse, and according to the proper aristocratic etiquette, he knelt down on one knee to greet his lord.
But he did not expect that Vera had already pulled Colin before he knelt down, and said intimately: "Colin, welcome home!"
Colin then no longer cared about the red tape, leaned over and kissed Vera's smooth forehead, and said with a smile: "My wife, you are so beautiful today!"
Vera smiled sweetly, and then took Colin's arm, and walked into the city together.
"Teacher!"
Inside the city gate, Prince Harrison and Princess Judy greeted him in a crisp voice.
Colin nodded to the two little guys, and then helped Vera into the carriage.
Surrounded by a team of guards, the carriage passed through half of the city, and came to the Lion's Roar Castle on the top of the mountain.
The servants had already prepared a sumptuous dinner to welcome Colin's return.
Walking into the knight's hall with Vera, the air was filled with a faint rose fragrance.
Marquis García stood in the middle of the hall, wearing a neat noble attire. He nodded at Colin.
Compared to a month ago, Marquis García seemed to be in much better spirits, and there was some color on his face. However, his posture was still stooped, and he held a cane in his hand. His eyes were no longer sharp, and it seemed that the all-powerful Army God of the Northern Frontier had completely disappeared.
Colin also hurriedly bowed in return, and exchanged a look with the other party, but did not say anything.
At this time, Scholar Dwayne, Knight Campbell, and the Bishop Emeritus also saluted Colin.
Young Master Joyce was also in the hall, but this young man was not good at hiding his emotions. He nodded at Colin perfunctorily, then looked at the ground with puffed cheeks, as if he was very reluctant to appear here.
Of course, Colin would not pay attention to a child who was throwing a tantrum, and he invited everyone to take a seat.
For such a formal banquet, everyone's seating was particular. Colin and Vera sat side by side at the head of the table. On the right were Marquis García and the Bishop Emeritus. On the left were Prince Harrison and Princess Judy. Below them were Joyce, Scholar Dwayne, and the Knights of the House of Saint Hilde.
As Archbishop Agatha was still in Swan City dealing with Bishop John's funeral, the Bishop Emeritus of Coldwinter City represented the Church at the banquet.
Colin looked around and did not see the former Imperial Minister of Agriculture, whom he had abducted from Winterspring Town. He asked, "Why don't I see Scholar Sonny?"
Scholar Dwayne smiled and said, "Scholar Sonny said that he was researching the Northern Frontier to prepare for the agricultural reform. Therefore, he is not in Coldwinter City now."
Colin nodded and thought that Scholar Sonny was really dedicated to his work. He had just arrived and he had already started his research. He ignored him and smiled as he asked Vera to announce the start of the banquet.
Vera immediately raised her golden wine glass and said, "Everyone, please drink this glass. May the glory of the God of Light bless us and may the House of Saint Hilde prosper forever!"
Everyone raised their wine glasses one after another and responded loudly.
Colin drank the champagne in his glass and said with a smile, "Everyone, please enjoy the delicious food tonight!"
Everyone cheered and began to focus on the food on the table.
In this world, it was a very serious matter for the Feudal Lord to host a banquet. There was a set of very standard etiquette.
During the meal, no one was allowed to speak until the main course was served. They had to knock their cutlery on the table to indicate that they were full. Only then could they chat with other people who were full.
The whole process was rather boring, and the only fun was to see who ate more.
In fact, this was also part of the etiquette. The more one ate, the more satisfied they were with the food prepared by the Feudal Lord. At the same time, they could also show their strength and bravery.
The cooking skills of the House of Saint Hilde were of course top-notch. There were grilled crocodile tail, oysters with white mushrooms, steamed salmon, roasted goose liver, cream salad … all kinds of delicious dishes were placed on the huge long table.
Amidst the clanging sounds of the expanding knives and forks, everyone tried their best to stuff the food into their stomachs while maintaining their etiquette.
The maids were like butterflies flying through flowers. With light footsteps, they kept changing the plates and refilling the wine for everyone.
Although Colin did not need these ordinary foods to replenish his energy, he also began to eat when he saw that everyone had a high appetite. The maids behind him had already changed his plate four times.
Seeing that the maids were about to change his plate for the fifth time, Colin finally knocked on his plate to indicate that he was full.
Vera who was sitting at the side had already finished eating. She smiled and said, "Colin, you have a good appetite today."
"Yes, after leaving the Northern Frontier for so long, I still miss the food at home."
The bishop emeritus also knocked on his plate and put down his knife and fork. He asked, "Your Excellency, I heard that Bishop John of Swan City was killed by Lucien?"
"To be precise, Lucien colluded with outsiders to murder him …"
Next, Colin selectively recounted what had happened in Swan City to everyone.
Of course, he did not mention the "Duke Of St. Hilde" who had come back from the dead. He just used the word "mysterious" instead.
Mr. Chang's reincarnation was too strange and difficult to explain clearly. Moreover, Colin and Mr. Chang had reached a secret agreement, so he didn't want to create unnecessary trouble and cause unnecessary trouble.
Even though Colin had already hidden the most strange part, everyone was still shocked. Obviously, they did not expect that the peak warrior, the husband of Count Schultz, would do such a thing.
"May the light of the Lord shine on Bishop John and let his soul rest in peace!" After listening to the story, the bishop emeritus lowered his head and prayed with a complicated expression.
Looking at this scene, everyone also lowered their heads and prayed to express their condolences.
Colin looked at the people who were praying with a complicated expression. If they knew that the Lord of Light could no longer hear their prayers and receive their Power of Faith, would they still be pious?
After praying, everyone began to chat.
Seeing that everyone had finished their main meal, the butler ordered the maids to serve dessert.
Colin and Vera shared all kinds of things they had seen and heard during their trip to Imperial Dragon City, and the atmosphere gradually became relaxed and harmonious.
However, Colin noticed that Joyce had been whispering in Princess Judy's ear, making Princess Judy giggle from time to time.
This made Colin's expression change slightly. He was very curious. Did Joyce really hit it off with Princess Judy, or was he deliberately trying to get close to the princess under the guidance of someone else?
If it was the latter …
The candles on the long table gradually burned out, and the banquet came to an end.
Vera stood up and announced the end of the banquet. She then held Colin's hand and walked out of the hall.
However, Colin stopped at the entrance of the knight's hall. After waiting for Marquis García to catch up with him, he smiled at Vera and said, "You can go back first. I want to talk to the Marquis for a while."
"Okay." Vera smiled gently and then left.
Marquis García nodded at Colin and said, "Follow me to the study."
"Okay."
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