Early November, afternoon, 53rd Amber Street, Laing's new home, second-floor bedroom.
"Caitlyn, clean up the servant's room downstairs. You'll be living here from now on. We don't have a maid yet, so I'll have to trouble you to … Ouch, Laing, be gentle," a lazy voice said.
"Yes, Councilor." The apprentice of the Gallan Witch wore a red apprentice robe. She had a pretty oval face and big, beautiful eyes. Her long golden hair was combed into a bun. The girl listened carefully to her teacher's instructions, but she couldn't help but be happy with her rosy cheeks.
In the Jialan Mansion, due to the large number of people, only Councilors like Veronica could have their own private rooms. Everyone else had to squeeze into a shared bunk. Here, the living conditions were superior, and there was a clean and tidy single room. The young apprentice was very happy, especially since he lived on Amber Street. If he went back, he would have the capital to brag about it!
"Alright, Caitlyn, you can go now." Veronica waved her hand and signaled for her apprentice to leave. "Don't forget to change into your formal attire. You'll be attending the banquet with me later."
"Yes, Councilor." The apprentice lifted her skirt and went downstairs.
On the other side, Laing was gently massaging Veronica's beautiful feet. The woman's feet were sore after walking for a whole day in high heels. She didn't want to move as soon as she got home. "Laing, what did the Lady of the Lake say?"
"She said that Belt is closest to the Chaos." After a fruitless search, Laing decided to ask the Lady of the Lake about Belt's whereabouts. The Lady of the Lake said that Belt was in Marlin Castle, the closest place to the Chaos.
"The closest place to the Chaos … Ouch!" Veronica cried out softly. Her beautiful feet subconsciously shrank back.
"I told you not to wear such high heels all day," Laing complained as he massaged the woman.
"I only wear high heels, Laing. It's just like how I always wear stockings. You know why." Gallan Witch rolled her eyes at the man. "I have to be flawless. I have to tell everyone who I am."
Laing was silent.
Just like the inheritance of a noble, the weaker the legitimacy of the heir, the more they would have to emphasize their legitimacy. They might even have to do many things that would yield half the results with twice the effort. However, the first in line of succession did not need to emphasize their legitimacy, because there was no need to.
For example, if Ludwig the Savior wore a hunting suit to the Empire's court banquet, it would be considered fashionable. But if a baron dared to wear a hunting suit to the court banquet, it would be considered blasphemy. It would be considered extremely daring, and he would be dragged out by the other nobles.
Veronica did not come from a family of wizards, nor did she have her own background. Her reputation in the outside world was also far inferior to Leon's. Under such circumstances, a witch with a strong personality would have to dress like this all day long. Through this attire, she would clearly tell everyone that she was the rich and noble Gallan Witch, emphasizing her identity.
She needed a hard shell to protect her sensitive heart.
Only Laing could see that she was weak and defenseless.
"… It's okay. When you're tired, I can carry you. When your feet are sore, I'll massage them for you. Do whatever you want," the man said gently.
"Great! I've been waiting for you to say that. You can't go back on your word!" Unexpectedly, the faint sadness on the witch's face disappeared completely. She happily jumped onto Ryan's body and made a victory sign with a smile. "Then it's a deal! There's no time limit on this promise! You can't go back on your word! "
"… I've been fooled by you again." Laing's eyes became dangerous.
…
When the little apprentice came to the bathroom to tidy up, she was shocked by the scene in front of her. How could her mentor shower with water all over the bathroom? Even the dressing table and mirror were covered with water.
In the bedroom on the second floor, Veronica changed into a purple rose-patterned evening dress. Her long dark brown curly hair was shining and the woman's face was rosy. She took out a pair of white high heels from her closet and put them on. Then she said casually, "So, you're sure that Belt docked at Marlin Castle?"
Laing had changed into a standard aristocratic black tuxedo, a large scarf, and golden epaulettes. "Yes, according to the workers at Pier 6, the Aesthetic Society booked the entire pier that day and transported a lot of luxury goods."
"And we also found the crew of Pier 8 in the canal area … The eyes of those men really annoy me. They're like a pack of jackals." Veronica turned around and gestured for the man to help her zip up and tie the ribbon, but the two of them didn't stop talking.
"They're obviously a group of crew members who came to have fun. Didn't they say that they just shipped a batch of food and made a lot of money?" Ryan helped the woman zip up and tie her favorite bow on her hair. "They have been partying in a brothel for many days. They are all in low spirits, but they are still drinking like crazy and spending every copper coin they earn."
After the two of them put on their formal dresses, Laing saw that there was still some time, so he signaled the two of them to wait downstairs.
Because Veronica's dress was very long, Laing carried her up and down the stairs.
"So, you think it's Pier 6?" The two of them sat in the living room. Veronica asked curiously, "Just because the Aesthetic Society booked the entire pier for the whole day?"
"No, I'm sure it's the group of people at Pier 8." Laing stretched out his index finger and wagged it from side to side. "Because they partied like crazy, because they were depressed."
"Depressed?"
"Yes, depressed. It's obvious that after a huge mental stimulation, they're crazily looking for the next feeling." Laing leaned back and rubbed his chin. "It's like the initial recruitment of the Cult of Hedonism. Do you remember when we asked them about the guests, no one could tell us why?"
"Indeed." Veronica nodded.
Among the Four Gods of Chaos, most of the northern barbarians worshipped Khorne, the Blood God, who symbolized blood and slaughter, and Nurgle, who symbolized disease and pestilence. This was because the environment in the northern wasteland was too cold.
In the human kingdom, these rich and orderly people were more likely to be corrupted by Tzeentch, who symbolized trickery and conspiracy, and Lust, who symbolized the pursuit of endless pleasure and pleasure.
"So, Baird's ship will definitely arrive at Marlin Castle …" While the two of them were still discussing, Veronica's female apprentice, Katherine, came out in a white embroidered dress. The girl whispered, "Senator, I've changed."
Although the female Apprentice was only 15 or 16 years old, she was like a budding flower. Her slender and elegant appearance reminded Veronica of the time when she had just joined Jialan. At that time, she was also like this.
"Katherine, come here." Veronica motioned for her apprentice to come over. The little girl walked over shyly and Veronica gestured for her to sit beside her. She then introduced the girl to Laing. "I forgot to formally introduce you. This is my apprentice, Katherine. She's 16 years old this year. She's an excellent girl that I personally picked out from the apprentices last year."
"Nice to meet you," Laing greeted politely.
"Katherine, this is Laing, the man you've heard about in the council. He's my partner, and also my …" Veronica wanted to say something, but the woman immediately stopped herself. "In short, his orders are my orders. Understand?"
"Understood." The female apprentice lifted her white dress and bowed.
"Also, don't touch things that you shouldn't touch. I won't remind you twice." Veronica held Laing's hand and gave him a warning look.
"Veronica!" Laing squeezed Veronica's hand. "I'm not the kind of person who can't control himself."
"It's good that you're not interested." Veronica clapped her hands and signaled for everyone to leave. "Let's go."
At night, Marlin Castle was full of noise as usual. There was an endless stream of people, and all kinds of people gathered at the city hall of Marlin Castle to attend the Grand Duke's banquet.
Banquets were not rare in this city. When night fell, banquets were the eternal theme of the city. However, today's program was a little different. The theme of today's banquet was to welcome the arrival of the hero from the north, Laing.
The city hall of Marlin Castle was not so much an office as a huge clubhouse. It was decorated with the most luxurious things from the old world. Nobles from the Empire, Brittany's fine wine and delicacies, all kinds of luxurious crafts from the high elves, exquisite products from the dwarves, and famous paintings and sculptures from the southern countries all decorated the center of Marlin Castle.
"The position of the Grand Duke of Marlin Castle is not hereditary. It is elected. Marlin Castle has a House of Lords and a House of Commons. The House of Commons is made up of the presidents of the major guilds and the ten richest merchants. The House of Lords is made up of the Archbishop of the Sea Church, the Archbishop of the Church of Wealth, several great nobles of Marlin Castle, and a high elf representative. These great nobles are not only nobles, but also big merchants and big landowners. They control all the power in the city." In the carriage, Laing said to the witch and her apprentice, "The current Grand Duke of Marlin Castle, 'The Money Lender' Vanderguber Schultz, alone controls several shipping routes. He is the only super rich merchant who can trade with the lizardmen of Luscia. He also has the titles of Grand Count of Marlin Castle and Grand Baron of Anjo."
Veronica nodded. The woman looked gorgeous after carefully dressing up. "Jialan has been trying to establish a partnership with him, but the Wizard Alliance never gave us a chance."
The sound of the carriage's bearings gradually stopped. Laing opened the window and found that the road was blocked by carriages, but the city hall was just in front of them.
So the three of them got off the carriage. Laing got off first, then reached out his hand into the carriage. A small hand wearing a black lace glove was placed on Laing's big hand. Wizard Jialan, who was as beautiful as a purple rose, lifted the curtain of the carriage, lifted the hem of her dress, and carefully stepped out of the carriage. She then held Laing's arm.
"Mr. Laing? The Duke is already waiting for you inside. Allow me to lead the way. " Muller, who was dressed in a formal suit, immediately found Laing in the crowd. The Duke's courtiers quickly came forward to greet him.
Following Muller into the banquet hall, the Duke walked over with a smile. "Laing, you came at the right time. There are a few people here who want to meet you! By the way, who is this beside you? "
The Duke's face was smiling, but his eyes were full of disdain for Veronica. His words confused Catherine, who was following behind the two, and she wondered why she couldn't understand the Duke's language.
Veronica's heart tightened. She knew that the Duke didn't like her. He thought that as a witch, she wasn't qualified to be Laing's partner. So, he was trying to persuade her to leave!
The Duke spoke in Goth, an extremely complex language exclusive to the nobles. Not many people in the Garland Council could understand it!
In this kind of situation, if Veronica, as Laing's partner, didn't understand what he was saying, it would be a great loss of face.
Laing signaled that it was time for her to show off.
That's right, even Theresa couldn't understand the Goth language. Otherwise, she would definitely be able to understand the scriptures on the scabbard of Ryan's one-handed sword.
But Veronica could.
Why did Veronica know the High Gothic language when even Theresa, a Councilwoman from a wealthy family, couldn't understand it?
The reason was simple. Veronica's Goth was taught by Laing. With her amazing talent as a witch, and Laing willing to teach her, she really spent years of hard work to master the language.
"Hello, Mr. Schultz! I am honored to introduce myself to you. I am Veronica Benadotte, from the Garland Council. I am currently Laing's partner and partner. "Veronica gave the Duke an impeccable bow (also taught by Laing).
This woman actually knew Goth? Schultz raised an eyebrow. The Duke was a little surprised.
In his view, a witch wasn't worthy of Laing, especially when Laing was one of his own.
With his status, after failing to make things difficult for Veronica once, he wouldn't bother her again. So the Duke motioned for Laing to follow him to meet some people.
After meeting the major guilds, nobles, and merchants, Laing's eyes narrowed slightly.
It was the Aesthetic Society's turn.
A beautiful woman stood in front of Ryan. She was about 1.65 meters tall and wore a purple strapless evening gown. Her entire body was adorned with rare treasures from all over the world, such as pearls, emeralds, gems, ambers, and even her fingernails were inlaid with diamonds. She had a beautiful face that overshadowed all the other women present. Her face had the youthfulness of a teenager, the beauty of a woman in her twenties, and the maturity of a woman in her thirties. Frankly speaking, this was the most beautiful woman Ryan had ever seen. There was no one else who could compare to her.
She was like a poppy flower, attracting the attention of all the men present.
"This is the hero of mankind? The White Wolf Knight Laing from Nord? Hmm, he's indeed extraordinary! Hello, I am Anneda Klausner. You can call me Anneda. "
"Hello, Ms. Anneda. My name is Laing."
The president of the Aesthetic Society, Anneda Klausner, smiled and extended her hand to Laing. "What a handsome young man! There will be a grand performance tomorrow night at the Aesthetic Society. I will personally host it. Would our hero be interested in participating? "
After that, the president smiled even more happily. "There will be a 'reward'!"
Almost all the men present looked at Laing.
What would he do?
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