Heimarian Odyssey Chapter 143: Leave
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In the main hall, the enfeoffment ceremony continues.
The Royal Orchestra blew a celebration with a touch of solemn music. Aristocrats stepped forward to listen to the seal. Volumes representing the order and appointment of the supremacy of the king were distributed to the nobles present in an orderly manner.
"Baron Kedozi!" The king's attendant read the name of Baron Kedozi, and finally it was his turn. The baron took a deep breath, strode out of the noble line, and stood still in the middle.
"The army led by Baron Kedozi has repeatedly made great achievements in battles such as the Battle of Gordon Heights, the Battle of Fermer Grand Canyon, the Battle of Charlowe, and the Siege of Otis, and hereby grant the title of Viscount! "The attendant's voice was not loud, but Baron Kedozi heard every word clearly.
Forcibly resisting the excitement in his heart, Baron Kedozi calmly ended up with the silk book handed down by the attendant.
This lightly silk book bears the struggle of Baron Kedozi in his life.
More than half of the nobles present did not grant the title. The King Faustin sitting at the highest point of the hall did not show a trace of fatigue. All appointments of the nobles in Faustin were signed by the king. This is his power and responsibility. .
Outside the hall, Locke and a group of ‘quasi knights’ stood quietly, the sun was shining directly above their heads, it was already noon.
Drops of sweat slipped from the neck, the July sun was a bit poisonous, and Locke was quietly running his vindictive spirit. He didn't want to wait until he was soaked in the hall.
In spite of this, Locke's back still wets a little bit. Fortunately, the dress that Grace picked is good. The pure black body and the clean white cuffs can't find this little detail without looking carefully.
Others are not so lucky. Although they changed into military uniforms and wore aristocratic dresses, their styles were a bit nondescript. Many people’s clothes were wet. It was not that they were not good at fighting, but how he was Strong, there is no way to evaporate all the water out of thin air.
When the sun was slanting west, the voice of summoning them finally came from the hall.
Nearly thirty officers, led by attendants, entered the hall in an orderly manner.
It may be because of their military origin. When they entered the hall, they had surprisingly consistent steps, and their arms swayed vigorously, giving people a powerful visual effect.
The king nodded without a trace. Compared to most of the old nobles in the hall, he admired these new nobles more. Enthusiasm and vitality are synonymous with these new nobles. The rise of Faustin needs these. The effort of the nobility.
Prince Kensell sat up straight at this time. Among the knights below, a large part of him was promoted. The addition of these new blood can greatly increase Prince Kensell's right to speak.
Since entering the main hall, Locke watched his nose and mouth. He had always been very precise in his instinct and felt several gazes.
The Baron Kedozi at the corner of the hall, the Marquis de Mammon at the forefront of the nobles, the Prince Kensell on the steps, and even their great King.
These gazes stayed for a while, and then disappeared quickly. Locke's sigh of relief slowly eased, and the sweat on his back for a few seconds was more than outside.
High-ranking and powerful people have been in high positions for a long time. Regardless of their own strengths, they see people always have a pressure. This pressure has been experienced by Baron Kedozi many times. If the previous pressure is a trickle , Then it is like a waterfall now.
Also, Locke's nerves are big enough, and his expression has not changed much from beginning to end.
It may be that the nerves are too big. From the awards to the awarding of honors, to the final appointment of his noble rank, Locke thought it had just begun, but it was over.
Woodenly holding the silk book in his hand, Locke followed the stream to a banquet hall in the palace.
Tonight, there will be a grand ball and dinner at Faustin Palace.
On the way, most of the nobles around gathered together to chat. Communication is a required course for a qualified noble.
Only the new nobles like Locke have a stiff expression. They seem to want to blend in with other nobles and don't know how to act.
"Rock! Congratulations!" Baron Kedozi walked to Locke and patted Locke on the shoulder.
"Thank you, Lord Viscount!" Locke's expression slowed down, and it felt so good to meet someone he knew.
Baron Kedozi is no longer a baron. The Viscount is his current title. In addition to a further step, Baron Kedozi also owns new territory in two towns in the southwest of the Kingdom of Charlo.
Among the many nobles conferred today, Baron Kedozi's harvest is among the highest.
Locke’s "Viscount" made Baron Kedozi feel good.
"Where is Knight Will?" Locke asked curiously.
Baron Kedozi pointed to the right front. Knight Will was chatting and laughing with a group of nobles. It seems that the Lord Knight is not as bad at socializing as he has shown. Of course, Knight Will also be from now on. No longer a mere knight, Sir Will, this is his new name.
The lively dinner party did not arouse much interest in Locke. Today, Locke has attended several dinners, and most of the strangeness that was once out of place has disappeared. As for why he didn't get involved, it can only be said that Locke doesn't like it.
This is a common problem of all new nobles, because there is only one way to promote military merit in Faustin. All the noble ancestors were originally soldiers in the army. The intrigue between the nobles and the invisible confrontation with the naked eye, these'novices' It takes years, decades, or even generations to learn.
Shaking the red wine glass, Locke was idle, leaning on a railing at the window of the banquet hall, looking at the well-dressed nobles below.
This place is good. It is not only quiet and few people, but also on the second floor. Locke can easily see any corner of the hall. The moon and stars outside are very good. Locke feels that he has the potential of a bard, although he can't vomit Come out a decent poem.
The king only appeared after some time at the beginning of the banquet. This majesty should be very old. This kind of communication between nobles rarely participates. He only took a sip from the wine glass and left with the help of the attendant. .
The nobles paid their respectful attention to their King.
Although the king left, Prince Kensell and Princess Kent who came with him became the focus of the audience.
Prince Kensell is not only young, but he is also the heir to the future kingdom. Waves of nobles stepped forward to toast, and Prince Kensell was always there.
This kind of red wine exclusively enjoyed by nobles is sweet and has only a small staying power. Even Locke can drink a whole barrel without changing his face, not to mention the stronger Prince Kensell.
Because tonight’s banquet was a more official banquet, no nobles brought their families, and only a few female nobles from the Faustan Kingdom were present.
The charming Princess of Kent is the focus of it. This sister from the Marquis of the niche alliance, with the obvious flavor of the southern woman’s Xiaojiabiyu, coupled with the mature charm of the king’s wife, attracted many nobles. They look bright or dark.
Unfortunately, Angelina didn't come, and Locke lowered her head in disappointment.
There are more than a dozen children of King Faustine. Prince Kensell and Princess Angelina can only be said to be the king’s most concerned and favored. Prince Kensell is the actual leader of the Lions Legion. At the banquet, Angelina's vacant position as the leader of the magician army is not enough.
Drinking sullen wine, Locke's mood has changed from the excitement of becoming a nobleman to the emptiness and bitterness of being far away from relatives.
In half a month, he will leave Faustin and embark on an unknown journey to the Omor Empire. Locke has always been a stable person. Up to now, he cannot say that he regrets it. He is just about to leave. Some Hesitate.
"Hope everything will be better." Locke sighed and drank the wine in the glass.
Adjusted to a good mood, Locke walked into the hall below with a smile. He needs to say hello to the nobles he knows and build friendships.
Including Prince Kensell, Marquis Mammon, Baron Kedozi, Knight Will, as well as a few new knights I just met. Locke just discovered that Viscount Myerson and his uncle George Earl were also in the banquet hall. , These people all need him to toast one by one.
People will change, including Locke. He doesn't like communication, but he has to.
Everything is for survival.
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