Snap!
As the red gem at the top of the box was pressed down, the entire exquisite outer wall made of gold finally revealed a complex structure that could not be seen by the naked eye.
I saw structures like filaments and grids constantly shrinking upwards, like a curtain slowly lifted up until they turned into a small cage wrapped around the ruby.
Under the sunlight, the surface of this small golden cage suddenly showed a beautiful picture of a dragon and a knight fighting, as if it were cast by magic.
But Viscount Lister Roald, who had seen the world, knew that this was not magic but an extremely high level of skill.
The uneven surface refracts light, and the human eye will see completely different images when observing from a different angle.
To put it simply, it's a trick of light and shadow.
But it is undeniable that this kind of technology is basically incapable of being produced in this war-torn and divided continent, at least not to such a complex and exquisite level, so it is fully qualified to be called a priceless treasure.
Just by looking at the box, Viscount Lister Roald believed that the young man in front of him must be supported by a powerful and wealthy empire.
Otherwise, ordinary small and weak countries would not be able to cultivate such top craftsmen with such high skills who specialize in serving the luxurious life of the nobility.
While everyone around was astonished by the complex structure and craftsmanship of the box, he had already turned his attention to the transparent crystal bottle placed in the center of the box and the liquid in the bottle that emitted a faint emerald green light.
Although it was not clear what this thing was, it was obvious that a gift in such a wicked box could not be an ordinary item.
So after a brief moment of absent-mindedness, Viscount Lister Roald raised his head and cast an inquiring look at Zuo Si.
Zuo Si smiled and explained: "You can understand this as a magical medicine that can heal all wounds and diseases.
Just drink it, and even a dying person can recover within seconds.
Of course, this does not apply to those elderly people who are over 100 years old and have completely exhausted their vitality.
This is the highest masterpiece of the Empire's alchemists and pharmacists.
The only drawback is that its production is very low, so low that it can only be supplied to a very small number of powerful people. Ordinary people cannot buy it no matter how rich they are.
I think it would be the perfect gift for the owner.”
"What? A magical medicine that cures all wounds and diseases!"
The middle-aged man who looked like the castle's steward couldn't help but exclaimed.
Because no one knows better than those who live on this land how fragile life is.
Even the high-ranking nobles could die at any time from various unexpected situations such as war, poisoning, assassination, disease, plague, etc.
It is said that another noble lord nearby contracted a strange disease and his whole body was feasting because he spent a night with a beautiful peasant woman. He wailed for two or three months before dying in agony.
Therefore, even if one does not use such a miraculous medicine himself, one can obtain unimaginable benefits by giving it as a gift to the king or the Dharma Palace.
Especially the latter, although it is just a small country in terms of geographical area, it is actually similar to the Papal States on Earth, controlling the beliefs and spiritual world of most people here.
Its influence is far greater than that of any secular country.
If he could be canonized or recognized by him, then anyone who dared to spy on the territory of the Roald family in the future would be regarded as an enemy of God. Even if the king wanted to do so, he would have to consider the severity of the consequences. It was equivalent to gaining an extra layer of religious protection.
"If you don't believe me, you can try dropping a few drops on a small animal like a mouse, squirrel, or bird. It doesn't take much effort anyway."
Zuo Si acted indifferent and made a gesture of invitation.
As a great devil with in-depth knowledge of psychology, sociology, human hearts and human nature, he obviously knew very well what was the most precious, important and valuable to the ruling class of this world, so he specially prepared a bottle of magic potion made with divine power.
Because the more power and wealth one holds, the more they value health and longevity, and they are even willing to trample on the bottom line of law and morality again and again for this purpose.
After all, only by staying alive can you enjoy all this and realize your ambitions and dreams.
Looking at the astonishing number of people in this world who sacrifice their most important and cherished people to become apostles in order to survive, we can see how crazy mortals can become when they are on the verge of despair and death.
So no one can refuse a bottle of magic medicine that can bring the dead back to life.
If the effectiveness of this potion is confirmed and spread, there will definitely be a war of astonishing scale surrounding it.
"My Lord, I think it would be better to give it a try just to be cautious. After all, it represents a great significance."
The middle-aged man dressed as the castle steward was obviously very excited. He kept licking his lips and staring at the transparent crystal bottle placed in the center of the box.
But Viscount Lister Roald ignored the subordinate and showed a very strange expression. Then he smiled reservedly and said, "Your Excellency, you really gave me a difficult problem. Because this gift is not shabby at all. To be precise, it is too expensive."
"Precious? Really? But in my country, although it is quite rare, it is not difficult for the upper nobles to obtain it."
Zuo Si deliberately pretended that he didn't understand.
“It seems that the continent we are on is very different from the empire you belong to in many aspects.
Perhaps in your eyes, this place can only be regarded as a primitive, backward and barren land.
If possible, I really wish I had met you a few years earlier.
But now..."
Having said this, Viscount Lister Roald suddenly paused, then shook his head with a wry smile and did not say the second half of the sentence.
From those blue pupils, one can vaguely see a flash of regret.
But he soon returned to his previous state, and did not follow the castle steward's advice to test the effect of the magic medicine. He directly put it away with the box, and then pointed to the two women beside him and introduced them: "The older one is Narberal, she is my brother's widow, and the younger one is her daughter, my niece Mana."
"Your brother's wife and daughter? So you haven't married or had any children yet!"
Zuo Si raised his eyebrows in pretended surprise.
"No, of course not. The Viscount once had a wife, but she died during childbirth due to the shock she suffered during the last invasion of the territory."
Another knight in armor stepped forward and explained on behalf of his monarch.
"I see. I'm sorry for mentioning something that made you sad."
Zuo Si put one hand on his chest with an apologetic look on his face and bowed slightly, showing the cultivation and courtesy that a member of the royal family of a powerful empire should have.
But only he himself knows what he is thinking in his heart.
If there were someone familiar with Zuo Si here, they would immediately sense the deep malice emanating from the depths of his soul from the false face.
Viscount Lister Roald waved his hand hastily: "Please don't apologize, you didn't mean it. Besides, these things are in the past, we must all look forward instead of dwelling on the sorrow of the past."
As he said this, he reached out and held his sister-in-law's hand, as if conveying some emotion.
But as the passive recipient, Narberal's body trembled slightly, giving the impression that she was resisting something.
Mana, who was standing by, lowered her head and said nothing. This was totally unlike the reaction of a girl who had lost her father and longed for the protection of the older men in the family.
In short, this family gives people a very strange, weird and abnormal feeling.
"Your strength is impressive."
Zuo Si had obviously seen through everything, but he still complimented the other party calmly.
“This can’t be helped.
Who made the world we live in be like this?
Whether commoners or nobles, they may lose their most precious things at any time in the face of a terrible disaster.
So we have no choice but to become strong.
Okay, enough with the pleasantries, let's get into the castle.
I have ordered my servants to prepare a sumptuous banquet, which may take another hour or two.
Before that, let Mana take you around.
After all, you are all young people, so you should have more in common. "
As he spoke, Viscount Lister Roald gently pushed his graceful niece beside him.
The latter was obviously stunned for a moment, obviously confused and puzzled by his uncle's behavior.
But her mother seemed to have noticed something, and immediately touched her daughter's hair and reminded her: "You are not young anymore, it is natural for you to entertain the guests, remember not to be rude."
"I understand, Mother."
Mana nodded slightly, then walked straight to Zuo Si, took the initiative to extend her right hand, and forced a smile: "Your Excellency, I wonder if you would like to tour the castle with me?"
"Of course! It's my honor to be in the company of a beautiful noble lady like you."
Zuo Si took the girl's hand and kissed it gently on his lips. Then, under her guidance, he walked through the gate and along the intricate stairs and corridors inside the castle.
Paris, the personal maid, followed closely behind.
Even without the previous instructions, she would not dare to stay alone to face the big shots including the noble lord Viscount Lister Roald.
What's more, the most important thing about "personal maid" is the word "personal", which means she must always follow her master and serve him.
When the figures of the few people gradually disappeared in the distance, the old knight who had remained silent all this time finally spoke up and said, "Sir, do you think what this foreign prince said is true?"
"I don't know. But I can be sure of one thing, that is, he must be from a noble family, and a very powerful noble family."
There was a hint of teasing and amusement in Viscount Lester Roald's tone that was not there just now.
"So what you mean is that his bloodline is qualified to continue the bloodline of the Roald family?"
The old knight's pupils instantly changed from a human's round shape to a beast-like vertical pupils, and his whole body exuded an aura of bloodthirstiness, brutality and wildness.
Seeing this, Narberal's whole body trembled violently like a sieve of bran. She suppressed her fear and raised her head to plead, "Mana is still young! You can't do this to her! She will die!"
"Mother, all this is for the continuation of the family.
I believe you should be aware that your sister is the only one capable of becoming pregnant and giving birth to a healthy child with legal inheritance rights.
Since that incident, the father has tried many methods to make the woman pregnant but has not been able to do so.
Don't worry, once she gets pregnant I will kill the foreign prince immediately to ensure that the child has the only heir. "
After saying this, the old knight's beast-like vertical pupils revealed naked and undisguised murderous intent.
It was not difficult to tell from the tone of the voice that he was actually the child born of incest between Viscount Lister Roald and his brother's widow, and he was much younger than Mana.
But for some reason, he looks like a man in his fifties.
"Please! Don't do this! This family has been cursed by God! No matter what you do, nothing good will come of it!"
Narberal's emotions collapsed instantly. She grabbed Viscount Lister Roald's arm and shook it desperately in an attempt to prevent the tragedy from happening.
But unfortunately, the latter was not moved at all, but took out the medicine from the box again and asked in a tone without any emotion: "Do you think this magic medicine can heal your body that has lost its fertility?
I am very much looking forward to having another child with you.
Although their lifespans are very short and they age quickly, they can inherit some of my power.
But as long as there are enough of me, I can start a war that sweeps across the entire continent, conquer the world and become the supreme emperor like the overlords of thousands of years ago.
I will establish an eternal, immortal, thousand-year empire!"
As the last word came out of his mouth, Viscount Lister Roald's eyes turned into the vertical pupils of a beast, except that his pupils looked bigger and brighter.
The servants and soldiers around him obviously knew his true identity, so they lowered their heads and dared not look at him.
Only a few knights who were suspected to be his descendants raised their heads at the same time and showed the same eyes.
"No! No! No! You damn lunatic! I would rather die than let you touch me again!"
Narberal struggled frantically to escape from Viscount Lister Roald's grasp, and even the severe pain from her broken wrist did not stop her.
But unfortunately, she was just a weak woman and had hardly received any physical and combat training, so all these struggles were in vain.
Viscount Lister Roald grabbed his brother's widow's chin, forcibly took out the bottle of potion and drank it.
In just a few seconds, the broken wrist was restored to its original state under the power of magic, and even the scar on the skin hidden under the long skirt disappeared, and the whole person seemed to be reborn.
The most important thing is that the original smell of decay and death in the body began to dissipate, and was replaced by vigorous vitality.
"Incredible! Your body has actually been repaired? You can give birth to more children for me!"
Viscount Lister Roald showed a creepy and terrifying smile, and stretched out his thick tongue that did not look like a human's to lick Narberal's face and neck.
The latter apparently realized what kind of hell he would face next, and closed his eyes and shed tears of despair.
She knew very well that she could never find relief by committing suicide, because then her only daughter would take her place.
As the saying goes, death is never the enemy.
Because when you are in great pain and despair, death can at least give you the final peace.
The most terrifying thing is probably that you want to die but cannot.
Because someone you care about will fall into the abyss because of your suicide, and you can only grit your teeth and continue to endure it.
…
At the same time, Zuo Si, led by Mana, had come to the garden behind the castle, and was admiring with interest the pet dogs running freely on the lawn and among the plants, and the cats basking in the sun.
Obviously, compared with the common people who lived in dire straits, the life of the nobles was like living in another world.
No wonder Griffith was so eager to become a noble and even have a country of his own.
Even after he was promoted to the Hand of God, he did not give up this strong desire. He even reincarnated as the Eagle of Light and returned to this continent to play the role of savior.
No commoner living at the bottom of society can remain calm and not develop ambitions and desires after witnessing the luxurious life of the nobles in his childhood.
It's just that most people will gradually compromise with the cruel reality when pursuing their dreams, ambitions and desires.
But Griffith is different. He has never compromised with reality. He is extremely selfish. He will do anything to achieve his goal. He doesn't care about the life and death of others. He can even endure being stuck on the butt by an old and ugly noble.
Zuo Si remembered clearly that before he ignited the spark and became a planeswalker, he had seen a joke about him on the Internet.
Q: What are the similarities between Griffith and Guts that also highlight their opposing differences?
Answer: The similarity is that both of them have been pouting by old and ugly men.
But the difference is that Guts was forced and was betrayed by his adoptive father.
Griffith, on the other hand, took the initiative to make deals and sell his ass to the powerful.
Far from being a victim, he is more like an ambitious man who uses his body and beauty to achieve certain goals.
Later, he even ruthlessly killed Count Heron, who was extremely infatuated with him, on the battlefield.
So in Zuo Si's eyes, Griffith's life trajectory has never been complicated at all.
All the care he showed for his companions and his kindness to civilians were means to pursue that unattainable dream.
Perhaps many of the emotions are real, such as his complex, subtle, intimate and fundamentally unforgettable relationship with Gus.
But when these things came into irreconcilable conflict with his dreams, this guy finally chose to sacrifice the entire Eagle Group of good brothers who admired him and followed him through life and death.
Later, when he raped Casca in front of Guts, he completely released the repression and jealousy in his heart.
This is not something that ordinary people can do.
The level of his selfishness has reached a point of insanity. It can be said that the last bit of humanity was completely lost at the moment of making the choice.
"What are you thinking about, Your Excellency?"
The girl Mana suddenly spoke and interrupted Zuo Si's thoughts.
“Why do you say that?
Priests have been preaching that God loves the world.
The sufferings we endure now are merely tests that He gives to His believers.
As long as you can hold on, you will be able to go to heaven and enjoy a wonderful life after death.
Those who fail the test will go to hell and be tortured endlessly after death."
Mana was obviously very interested in this topic and continued to ask questions with curiosity.
“Hahahahaha!”
Zuo Sishi tried to hold back his laughter and then asked meaningfully, "If this is really a test, then why does God give different levels of difficulty to each person? Why do common people have to endure high taxes, natural disasters, man-made disasters, and diseases, while nobles can stay in their manors and castles with peace of mind and enjoy everything they have produced through their labor? Or to ask it another way, what do you think the nobles paid in exchange for these things?
Is this exchange fair, or is it essentially a disguised form of plunder?
Just because the nobles hold the military power, the common people have no choice but to obey, otherwise they may be arrested, tortured or even executed in public. "
As these words came out of her mouth, Mana, who was still a young girl, suffered a huge shock in her heart.
Because she had never thought about this before. Even the servants said that the nobles were born to rule over the common people. This was the authority given by God. Otherwise, the whole world would fall into terrible darkness and chaos.
But now, Zuo Si's series of questions made her begin to realize that there was actually no rigorous logic behind all the "self-evident" things.
At least there are many obvious loopholes and even contradictory paradoxes.
If God is omnipotent and loves the world as the French King's Office preaches, then why does he sit back and watch his believers suffer? Why does he treat nobles and commoners differently? Why doesn't he send down miracles to transform the entire world? Therefore, only two of God's existence, God's love for the world, and God's omnipotence can exist at the same time, and it is impossible to take all three into account.
If God loves the world and is omnipotent, then He must not exist;
If God exists and loves the world, then He must not be omnipotent;
If God exists and is omnipotent, then he definitely does not love the world. Even if he is not an evil god who enjoys torturing believers, he is at least very indifferent and does not care about the life or death of believers.
As soon as such an outrageous thought came into her mind, Mana shivered with fear and shook her head desperately: "Please don't say anything. This is blasphemy against God. If it gets to the ears of the priests or the French King's Office, you will be sentenced to death."
But Zuo Si shrugged nonchalantly: "What are you afraid of? I'm not from your continent.
If anyone dares to cause trouble for me, I don't mind sending them to see their own gods.
If they piss me off, I will rush straight to the King's Hall and kill them all, leaving no one alive, to see if the god they speak of will perform a miracle to save them."
"Oh my God! You are the most courageous person I have ever met in my life."
Mana was obviously shocked by the madness of the foreign prince before her.
After all, in this continent, even pagans and nonbelievers would never dare to say such outrageous words as massacring the entire French King's Hall.
But for some reason, she did not hate this kind of arrogance. Instead, she felt that the other party was full of a strong charm that could not be described in words, and she was deeply attracted to him unconsciously.
However, the girl obviously didn't know that Zuo Si had done things like killing gods more than once.
Even many gods could not rest in peace after death and were made into servants like the Eternal Evil God.
“Bold? Haha, no, Miss Mana, I prefer to call it courage.
People's thoughts, behaviors, curiosity, and imagination should not be restricted by anything, including God.
Because this is the driving force behind our development and progress.
As for spirit and faith, they can be an abstract thing or a goal to be achieved, rather than being pinned on some illusory god.
Even if you want to believe in God, you must at least first confirm his existence and the benefits that faith can bring. "
Zuo Si briefly expounded his attitude towards religious beliefs.
Even though he is now a demon god worshipped by countless mortals, this idea has never changed.
After all, no matter what kind of relationship it is, it can only be maintained for a long time if it is mutually beneficial. If either party continues to ask for things without giving anything in return, it will eventually lead to a breakdown in the relationship, and may even turn the two parties into enemies.
“Is this your attitude toward God?”
Mana opened her eyes wide in disbelief.
As a noble girl who grew up in a monotheistic environment, she could not imagine this kind of relationship between man and God, which was more like a transaction than a belief.
Zuo Si smiled and nodded: "That's right. Because in my country, there is not only one god, but many gods, each with their own duties. They need to compete for the faith of mortals to maintain their own power, so naturally they will give some benefits to believers."
"If possible, I would really like to visit your country."
There was a hint of longing in Mana's eyes.
Compared with the overall dark, backward and depressing atmosphere here, she obviously prefers the free and unrestrained social environment described by Zuo Si.
"This may be a little difficult. Because now I don't know if I can go back."
Zuo Si ended the topic in a half-joking tone.
"So what are your plans next?"
Mana raised her head and looked into the other person's deep black eyes.
Zuo Si stroked his chin and thought for a moment before answering, "I think we should find a place to stay first.
I heard that there are frequent wars here and there is a great demand for mercenaries.
I happen to have some money on hand, so I should be able to organize a mercenary group of decent size.
By then, you can win the appreciation of a certain monarch through military exploits, and then obtain a piece of territory that belongs to you.”
"Become a mercenary?"
The girl was obviously surprised by this.
Because mercenaries don't have a good reputation on this continent, they are often scorned by nobles as vultures that feed on death.
She could hardly believe that such a noble prince would lower himself to such a despised profession.
“Don’t be so surprised.
Based on the information I have so far, it is not easy to succeed in this continent.
Military merit is the most direct and fastest way.
Moreover, I am originally a member of the royal family, so I shouldn't be discriminated against and excluded by the aristocratic circle like those mercenaries of commoner origin.
In addition, I am also a swordsman who is quite confident in my own strength, and I am eager to fight against the strong men of this continent."
When saying this, Zuo Si deliberately displayed a kind of pride that was consistent with his own personality.
After all, as a young noble or royal family member, it would be strange if he didn't have a bit of pride or even arrogance.
Mana had obviously heard about what happened in the tavern before, so she had no doubt about this at all. At the same time, she glanced at the maid Paris who was standing not far away.
After all, plots like a hero saving a beautiful girl will always arouse people's enthusiasm for discussion in any era.
The only thing that made her a little regretful was that the heroine was not herself, but another ordinary civilian girl.
Otherwise, that beautiful dress, socks and shoes would be worn on your body.
Just as the noble girl opened her mouth to say something, a servant suddenly came over from a distance and said directly: "Your Excellency Prince, and Miss Mana, the dinner is ready. The Viscount asked me to invite you over."
"Oh? So soon?"
Mana was slightly surprised.
"Yes. The Viscount has assigned three times the number of staff, so the dinner can be prepared faster than expected."
The servant answered in the affirmative without hesitation.
"In that case, let's go to the castle hall. I believe you must be hungry. We have some delicious local specialties here."
As she spoke, Mana bowed gracefully, then took the initiative to walk in front and lead the way.
"Thank you very much. You know I'm so hungry now that I can eat a cow."
Zuo Si brought his personal maid and followed the noble girl.
The two quickly walked through the corridor on the side of the garden and arrived at the main hall.
Unlike the rough and gloomy traditional castles in medieval Europe, the interior environment and decoration design here are clearly in the style of the Renaissance.
Not only are there bright glass windows, but the tables and chairs are also exceptionally clean and tidy, covered with white tablecloths.
The male and female servants had already brought in sumptuous food, filling the twelve-meter-long table.
Many of the foods exude the aroma of spices, and are definitely not the kind of dark dishes that would make you lose your appetite at first sight.
But interestingly, Mana's mother, Lady Naberal, did not appear at the party.
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
Viscount Lister Roald had changed into blue clothes at some point and looked radiant.
Zuo Si undoubtedly noticed these subtle changes, and immediately pursed his lips and responded: "It's not too long, not to mention that the beautiful Miss Mana is here to accompany you."
"Hahaha! It's great that you really like her. Come on, let's eat first. After all, nothing is more important than filling your stomach."
Viscount Lester Roald laughed heartily, and then invited Zuo Si, the guest, to sit down with him.
As soon as the two of them sat down, the servants waiting on the side immediately put on their napkins and began to cut meat such as roasted whole lamb, roasted whole pig, roast goose with very skillful movements, and then continuously put them on the plates.
As for other dishes, you just need to point or give an order, and the servants will immediately and attentively help you get them.
After all, it would be quite undignified for the nobles to get up and take the food from the twelve-meter long table themselves.
The two of them ate and chatted with their own ulterior motives, occasionally telling some jokes or funny stories, creating a very good atmosphere for the entire banquet.
When they had almost finished eating, Viscount Lister Roald suddenly put down the wine glass in his hand and changed the subject.
"My dear friend, since your ship has been silenced in the storm and can no longer return to its homeland, what are your plans next?"
Zuo Si chuckled and replied, "Ha! Your niece asked me the same question before. My answer was to form a mercenary group and win a territory of my own through military merit."
"Becoming a mercenary? This is not a good idea. Although I heard that you are a powerful swordsman and have great strength, the battlefield is always dangerous and you should not risk your life."
Viscount Lester Roald shook his head after hearing this, and his tone was as if he was advising an old friend.
"Then what can I do? I can't degenerate into farming like a farmer, or become a greedy businessman, right?"
Zuo Si asked back with a helpless look.
"Why not marry? A noble royal bloodline like yours is something that many nobles can only hope to have.
If you don't mind, I can marry Mana to you.
By then, the children you give birth to will be able to inherit the family and become the next generation of Viscount Roald.
Because I am infertile, it is impossible for me to leave any offspring.
And I believe that as long as we join forces, we can definitely accomplish something great.”
After going around in circles for a long time, Viscount Lister Roald finally revealed his true colors.
"Marriage? Me!"
The noble girl obviously did not expect that her marriage would come so quickly and so suddenly, and her eyes widened in shock.
Viscount Lister Roald explained calmly, "Manna, you will get married one day.
And this marriage contract will inevitably bring the other party the right of inheritance to the family.
If I die one day, you and your husband's children will be the first heirs.
Just imagine, what if your husband has evil intentions and wants to use this opportunity to annex our territory and even the entire family? This is why I have never mentioned your marriage in the past few years.
But Prince Soth is different.
His hometown is far away on the other side of the ocean, and now there is no way to go back.
Therefore, letting him be your husband will not only not cause a crisis in the family's inheritance rights, but will also enhance the family's strength.
Besides, don't you like such a handsome, noble, and knowledgeable young man? "
moment!
The noble girl's face turned red, and she glanced at Zuo Si not far away with a look of fear and shyness, and then stammered in response: "I...we have known each other for too short a time, and I don't know if I really like you."
When Viscount Lister Roald saw this scene, he couldn't help but laughed and teased, "So it's not annoying? You know? This is already a pretty good result in a noble marriage. Believe me, Prince Soth will be a good husband."
"I'll follow your instructions."
Mana bit her lower lip and said this, then immediately stood up, picked up her skirt and ran quickly to her room upstairs.
Because she could feel that her face was very hot, she urgently wanted to find a place to hide and calm down so that she could regain her sanity.
After watching the girl's back disappear around the corner of the stairs, Viscount Lister Roald turned around and said to Zuo Si, "There is no doubt that she likes you, but she is just too shy to express it."
"When you make such a decision, don't you need to seek the opinion of Madam Narberal? After all, she is Miss Mana's mother." Zuo Si questioned in a puzzled manner.
"unnecessary.
Because when it comes to a marriage like this that affects the future of the family, I, as the head of the family, have the final say.
And Narberal would not object to her daughter marrying a man as outstanding as you.
Now let's have a drink to celebrate.
After all, it won't be long before we are a family."
As he spoke, Viscount Lister Roald raised the glass that had just been filled with wine.
"It seems that I have no right to refuse. I have to accept your kindness, right?"
Zuo Si also raised his glass, with a barely perceptible hint of mockery in his eyes.
"Hahaha! Of course! After all, from the moment I saw you, I secretly made up my mind to keep you here."
Viscount Leicester Roald laughed, raised his glass to gesture, then tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.
"Well, maybe this will be a good place to go."
Zuo Si glanced at the knights guarding the door out of the corner of his eye, but did not immediately expose their tricks.
Because his goal is to integrate into this world and become part of the cause and effect shaped by the God of the Abyss.
Besides, he also wanted to see what tricks this Viscount could play.
If possible, Zuo Si hoped to deeply peer into the heart and soul of the apostle and figure out the principle of how Behelet fulfilled his wishes through sacrifice.
Liszt Roald obviously did not realize what a dangerous existence he had invited back. The ambition and desire in his heart were growing wildly like weeds, constantly devouring the last bit of his sanity.
In this way, two people with their own ulterior motives lived under the same roof, each advancing their own plans.
Only the noble girl Mana, who knows nothing about the truth, is still fantasizing about love and marriage, things that don't exist at all.
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