Game of the World Tree Chapter 654: The nobles of the empire

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Sofia did not wait too long before she was welcomed into the aristocratic area by the guards. Along with the guards came a gorgeous carriage.

The carriage stopped in front of the girl, and an elderly gentleman jumped out of the carriage. He gave Sophia a standard aristocratic courtesy and said in a gentle and enthusiastic tone:

"Miss Sophia, I am Baron Scott, the steward of the Rosen family. The Duke has already heard of your arrival. He is very happy and is waiting for you in the City Lord's Mansion. Please get in the car with me."

Sofia glanced at the logo on the carriage cautiously. When she saw the double lion emblem belonging to the Duke Rosen family, she nodded slightly and boarded the carriage with the help of Baron Scott.

The decoration inside the carriage was equally gorgeous and extravagant, which showed the wealth of the Duke's family. After the girl sat down, it slowly drove into the hinterland of the aristocratic area.

After entering the aristocratic district, it seems like a different world. The streets here are spacious and straight, the buildings are gorgeous and exquisite, and the magic lights on both sides of the road are crystal clear, reflecting the bright lights of every house, and you can also see a team of people. Teams of guards wearing shiny silver armor patrolled the streets to maintain law and order...

It can be said that as a wealthy area of ​​an important city in the Western Territory, it is no worse than the central city of Zeroland where the girl lives. But at this moment, looking at this familiar scene, Sophia only had an indescribable irony in her heart. feel.

I don’t know why, but at this moment, looking at the prosperous scene in front of her, her mind always thinks of the dilapidation she saw in Hewan Town, and the miserable dead baby in the city gate ravine...

The carriage drove for about ten minutes before arriving at Duke Rosen's current residence, the Lord's Mansion in Morningstar City.

Unlike Zeroland, the Lord's Mansion in Morningstar City is not a castle, but a huge manor. There are many carriages parked in the manor, and each carriage has the emblem of the nobles, nobles, high-ranking officers and Waiters came and went in the manor, which was very lively.

"Why are there so many people?"

Sophia asked curiously.

"After the Lord's Mansion became the Duke's residence, it became the temporary headquarters of the Imperial Crusade. Now countless nobles come to pay homage to the Duke every day, so it will seem a bit busier, especially now that there are still people in the City Lord's Mansion. A banquet is being held."

Baron Scott explained.

"Have a banquet? Now?"

Sofia was stunned.

"Yes, but it is a pity that Zeroland has become a rebel zone now, and your identity is relatively sensitive. Otherwise... I can introduce you to the arriving nobles."

Baron Scott said.

Sofia was silent for a moment, frowned and said:

"I am not interested in the banquet right now."

"That's such a pity. Several young masters from the Duke's family are here today. However, because the Duke is currently busy at the banquet, you may need to wait for a while."

The old housekeeper said apologetically.

After listening to the old housekeeper’s words, Sophia patiently shook her head:

"Then I can wait in the waiting room. I won't go to the party. I haven't prepared a suitable dress and I don't want to meet other people for the time being."

"Well, it's all up to you."

Baron Scott did not force it.

Under the guidance of the duke's butler, the girl quickly entered the lord's mansion.

The lord's palace is magnificent, and the hall decorated with magic lamps is filled with melodious dance music. Nobles in noble and gorgeous clothes are gathering in the hall in twos and threes, either talking or dancing.

On the dining table were exquisite and complicated food and expensive drinks, and bursts of tempting fragrance wafted out from the hall, causing the girl's stomach to growl unsatisfactorily.

It was then that she realized that she had not eaten for a whole day because she was in a hurry.

"Miss Sophia, please wait in the waiting room for a while. I will go find the Duke right now. It may take a little longer. You can have dinner first."

Baron Scott said.

After speaking, he led the girl to a noble lounge next to the hall.

The two acted in a very low-key manner and did not directly enter the hall where the banquet was held.

But even so, many sharp-eyed nobles in the hall also noticed the carriage of Duke Rosen's family, as well as the half-elf girl who got off the carriage and was introduced into the lounge by Baron Scott, the butler of the Duke's family. This caused a burst of curious discussions among the small aristocratic groups.

"Countess Isaac, who is that female mercenary? She came in the Duke's carriage?"

"No, it doesn't look like a mercenary. Judging from the demeanor, it looks more like a noble lady dressed as a mercenary..."

"Huh? Her ears are pointed, is she an elf?"

"No, the elf's ears will be more pointed and longer, so he should be a half-elf."

"Can half-elves also enter the lord's mansion?!"

"It must be because of his special status. He seems to be an honored guest of the Duke..."

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"Countess, do you want to go say hello and see what's going on? I'm still very curious about half-elves."

"Let's forget it. Judging from her dilapidated appearance, she must be a noble who escaped from the Maple Leaf Territory. The Maple Leaf Territory is very close to the Elf Forest, and it is normal to have some elven blood."

"A nobleman from the Maple Leaf Territory? There is indeed no need to meet. The Border Prince has rebelled, and the Maple Leaf Territory is over. I'd better wait and see Master Joseph. I heard that he is already a Silver Knight! Obviously Not even twenty years old! If you are lucky enough to catch up with him, it will be worth attending the dinner. I heard that Master Joseph is quite popular with the Duke."

"After all, he is the proudest child of Duke Rosen, the future heir to the Duke of Rosen, and the betrothed of His Royal Highness the Second Princess..."

"Yes, in comparison, Mr. Lucas is far behind. They are both children of the Duke's family. One is the rising star of the empire, a genius with extraordinary strength, and the future Third Guards Corps of the empire. The leader of the group, and the other is a dementia with intellectual problems..."

"Be careful! The Duke hates other people discussing this matter. Let's change the topic."

"Countess, you are too cautious, and no one can hear you now..."

The nobles were whispering in the hall.

Sofia, who was sitting in the lounge, heard their conversation clearly.

As a half-elf with elven blood, the girl's hearing has inherited the keenness of the elves, which is far superior to ordinary people. Even with the interference of music, some of the discussions of the nobles can still penetrate her ears.

Their conversations were mixed and messy. They were either speculating on Sophia's identity, talking about the scandals and secrets of which noble family, or bragging and showing off to each other, or satirizing the stupidity of some civilians and the greed of mercenaries. , which made the girl quite bored...

When she was in Zeroland, she rarely attended banquets, and because as the owner of the territory, all the lower-level nobles who approached her were praising her beauty, touting the prosperity of Zeroland, and praising Wells. The family has a long history and has made great achievements in building its own territory...

At this moment, Sophia was sitting in the lounge, listening to the intrigues and sarcasm of the nobles, the comparisons and showing off between words, and the occasional display of condescension and smugness, but her brows became deeper and deeper. .

Especially the singing and dancing at the banquet formed a sharp contrast with the desolation and ruin that the girl saw along the way, making her even more disappointed with the nobles here...

She never expected that the nobles of the empire would be like this...

"What a bunch of imperial worms!"

She pursed her lips, indignantly.

If she hadn't still had the mission to save Zeroland and the Wells family, and if she hadn't known Duke Rosen's reputation even in the Maple Leaf Territory, Sophia would have really wanted to leave directly.

But thinking about the possible help in the future, she finally endured it.

Just when the girl became more and more disappointed with the imperial nobles at the banquet, the Rosen family's butler, Baron Scott, finally returned.

"Miss Sophia, please come with me. The Duke is already waiting for you in the back hall."

He said gently.

Hearing the news, Sophia breathed a deep breath, then straightened her clothes and followed Baron Scott out...

The distance to the back hall is not far. After following Baron Scott for about a minute, Sophia arrived.

There are two tall guard handles in front of the door. They wear face-covering helmets and full-body armor. They are powerful. They are probably high-level professionals.

The old housekeeper came to the door, stood respectfully, and then said to the room:

"Your Majesty, Miss Viscount Wells of Zeroland has arrived."

"Invite her in."

The girl heard a majestic male voice coming from the room.

Her heart beat suddenly, and Sophia felt inexplicably nervous.

Honestly, this is the first time she has seen a noble person from the empire other than Border Count.

And this meeting will also determine the future of the Wells family!

After taking a few deep breaths to calm her mind, the girl boldly walked into the room.

The decoration of the back hall is as gorgeous as the hall.

Sitting on the vertical backrest chair in the main seat was a man who looked to be in his forties or fifties.

The man was powerful and tall, with a handsome face, his golden hair was combed back, and his emerald green eyes were shining with sharpness.

The wrinkles on his forehead and the handsome hooked nose make him look a little more serious, but the faint smile on his face makes him look a little more approachable.

He was wearing the uniform of the Imperial Marshal, with an exquisite double lion badge hanging on his chest, which was the symbol of the Rosen family.

There is no doubt that this majestic man in front of me is one of the seven electors of the empire, the patriarch of the Rosen family known as the Lion of the Empire, the wealthy ruler of the North, and the current Duke of the Dukedom of Rosen ——Franz von Rosen.

Unlike Border Count, Duke Rosen is not very strong. He is just a mid-level silver warrior, but he has superb political skills and the loyalty of countless strong people.

Looking at the majestic yet friendly Duke, Sophia pinched the corners of her clothes and bowed respectfully:

"Sofia von Wells, I have met Duke Rosen."

Looking at the girl carefully, Duke Rosen’s smile became gentler.

He nodded slightly:

"Sofia, I have met your father once. You and your father look very similar. He is a true nobleman."

After speaking, he pointed to the seat on the other side:

"Sit down, you've had a hard journey along the way, try some hundred-flower tea from the Elf Forest to calm your mind."

Feeling Duke Rosen’s unassuming attitude, Sophia’s nervousness gradually eased.

She nodded slightly and sat on the chair.

Picking up the tea on the table and taking a sip, a thought flashed through the girl's mind that the taste was not authentic.

Then she plucked up the courage and said straight to the point:

"Mr. Duke Rosen, the Wells family needs your help..."

Duke Rosen looked solemn:

"Don't worry, if anything happens, please tell me slowly. As a member of the Wells family, the Rosen family will always be your backing."

After being encouraged by the other party, Sophia's mood gradually calmed down.

She nodded gratefully and explained her purpose.

As the girl talked about the current situation of Zeroland and the tragedy he saw along the way, Duke Rosen's brows sometimes wrinkled and sometimes relaxed, and at the same time he nodded slightly from time to time, listening very seriously.

"Your Majesty, Duke Rosen, the Wells family is not in rebellion. Everything is due to my half-brother usurping power. Please help us. After this incident, the Wells family will definitely Be a loyal supporter of the Rosen family..."

Sofia stood up, bowed deeply and said.

After hearing what the girl said, Duke Rosen nodded slightly.

He looked serious and said in a majestic voice:

"I understand, as the head of the Wells family, we do have an obligation to provide help when the family branches are in danger..."

"Thank you!"

Sophia looked happy.

"But..."

Duke Rosen suddenly changed the topic:

"The war situation is still unclear. The Imperial Crusade Army has not been officially assembled, and war preparation materials need to be further prepared, so... even if it is help, it will take a while."

After hearing what Duke Rosen said, Sophia quickly said:

"Your Majesty, the Vemur River is very fast in the Maple Leaf Territory, and it is difficult for the army to cross the river. Therefore... if we can take back Zeroland with its stone bridge across the river first, we will have the initiative in the war!"

"I know the importance of Zeroland, but...the empire has other considerations...not to mention, the Wells family is in an embarrassing situation now."

Duke Rosen pondered for a moment and said.

After speaking, he thought for a while and said gently to the girl:

"Let's do this. You can stay in Morningstar City and have a good rest. Don't worry. I, Franz von Rosen, have agreed to the Wells family's affairs. Please don't move around at will these days. To avoid causing other accidents..."

After receiving Duke Rosen’s promise, Sophia was refreshed.

She bowed again and said:

"The Wells family...thank you for your help!"

……

After meeting Duke Rosen, Sophia settled in the City Lord's Mansion in Morningstar City.

This night, she finally slept well for the first time in more than ten days.

It wasn't until noon the next day that the girl slowly opened her sleepy eyes and climbed out of bed.

Putting on the new clothes provided by the maids and enjoying the delicious meals served by the waiters, Sophia felt refreshed.

At this moment, she finally had some hope for the future.

However, when she was about to step out of the door, she was stopped by the guards.

"Miss Sophia, I'm sorry... Your Majesty the Duke has ordered that your current status is relatively sensitive and it is not appropriate to move around at will for the time being."