"Edley!"
Fengno poured the sake in the cup directly on his face. The aroma of the sake spread in the air. He opened his eyes, but the smile on his face did not disappear, as if he was used to it. He stretched out his hand, and a servant immediately handed him a clean towel. After wiping him dry, he pulled out a chair and sat down casually.
"I was just joking, Fengno, why are you so angry? Or are you jealous? It seems that I have to marry you home soon."
"Tsk, just think about it, I would never marry you no matter who else I marry." Feng Nai looked at her with contempt, she hated playboys like Edley the most.
Melu looked at the two with amusement. Although Funo disliked Adli, a marriage between their two families was possible. The head of the Anemi family was very optimistic about Adli, and both families were interested in bringing the couple together. And the relationship between a man and a woman might improve one day. No one could predict it.
Lacey didn't interrupt for the time being. This was her first time meeting Edley, and she wasn't familiar with him. She wasn't good at socializing either. Also, because of the previous attack, the Tisiphone family was likely the murderer of Angus, which made her wary.
This young man from the Tisiphone family was now Sequence 4 and the most talented of his peers Lacey had ever met. She blinked, and Adri's information came to mind.
Name: Adley Tisiphone
Race: Human (96% Adaptable)
Status: Tisiphone's eldest son and heir
Status: Healthy (no abnormalities)
Sequence: War Sequence 4: Painful Blade (Rating: Rare Silver)
talent:
[Heart of Precision] (Rare): Every part of the body can be keenly controlled, and the manipulation of weapons can be easily achieved at the millimeter level. When fighting the enemy, you can quickly and accurately cut into their weak points, and can also accurately use swords to cut through bows and arrows.
Ability: [Weakness Sense] (Excellent): Can sense the enemy's weak points in defense and kill them with one blow.
[Rapid] (Rare): Strengthens your physique and coordination, greatly increasing your movement speed. (Precision +3, originally only available at the Excellent level.)
[Blade of Pain] (Rare): Adds moderate soul damage to the weapon. When hit, the enemy's mind will be shaken, and in severe cases, it can even cause the enemy to become permanently insane.
Skills: [Revenge Assassination] (Rare): A special skill passed down from Tisiphone's family, it is a delicate and cold-blooded art.
Looking at the information that emerged in her mind, Lacey became more and more certain that Tisiphone's family played the role of the murderer. But the question was whether it was Tisiphone's own will, or someone else was secretly instructing her.
Although the Carites family has only been rising for a short time, it is still a large chamber of commerce that is as powerful as the Tisiphone family. Once this matter is exposed, there will be endless revenge and confrontation. Even if the Carites fall, Tisiphone will not get much benefit.
Just as Lacey was thinking, Adley ended his quarrel with Funo, turned towards her and began to introduce himself.
"Hello, Miss Lacy. I am Edley, the eldest son of the Tisiphone family."
"Hello, I'm Lacey from Carites." The girl responded calmly.
"Lord Angus was a respectable man. He was very trustworthy and principled. Our two chambers of commerce collaborated on many projects during his lifetime, and I even studied under him for a period of time. I am deeply saddened to hear of his sudden passing."
"Mr. Angus is like my own uncle. If you have any difficulties, Lacey, you can come to me without hesitation. I will help you if I can, and even if I can't, I will help you think of other solutions."
Edley's words were sincere, and although Funo was somewhat disdainful, she didn't jump out at him, silently approving him. Meanwhile, Melu lowered her head, drinking the juice from her glass, her expression invisible.
It’s really amazing, the girl thought. If she didn’t have extraordinary abilities and the system, and was just an ordinary person like in her previous life, she would probably fall for him like those girls in the hall. Even if she wasn’t moved immediately, she would probably have a good impression of him and think that he was a friend worth making.
"Thank you for your kindness, Master Edley. If I encounter difficulties in the future, I will remember you."
Lacey leaned forward slightly, bowed her head in thanks, hid her expression for a moment, and then smiled briefly. She wasn't much of an actress, so she simply kept her expression unchanged.
Adley raised his glass and toasted Lacey, then drank it down swiftly to show his generosity. Lacey smiled and looked at the small glass of fruit wine in her hand, then drank it all in one gulp, her face slightly flushed. For a moment, her beauty was so intoxicating that the people present were stunned again.
The atmosphere in the four-person room suddenly became lively, and they began to talk about some recent current affairs. The news from the northern battlefield of West Wind had not yet spread widely. At present, what Hopeland talked about most was the cooperation between him and Luerna, and the recent "Lake Shield".
After a few people talked for a while, Fenton took his little daughter out and walked around, showing everyone that she was a healthy child. After having his wife take the child back, he walked over to Lacy's table.
"Hello, ladies and gentlemen. I wonder if you are satisfied with the wine and snacks in our house?" Fenton greeted them with a smile, then asked the servant to bring a chair for him to sit down.
"Brother Fenton is too modest. You always prepare such sumptuous banquets, there is nothing wrong with them." Melu complimented with a smile, and the others also echoed.
Fenton laughed heartily, and then asked his servant to bring over several beautifully packaged boxes.
"Everyone can open it and take a look. This is a new wine we developed at home, called 'Soma'. However, this wine is quite special and is more suitable for drinking alone at home." Fenton showed a mysterious smile, which made everyone a little curious.
Lacey opened the lid like everyone else, and inside was a small glass wine bottle. The bottle was transparent, and there was a light red liquid rippling slightly inside.
"Then I have to taste it carefully." Edley opened the bottle, sniffed it carefully, and then poured a little into the glass.
Seeing that he didn't pour much, Fenton didn't stop him. Adley drank it, savored it slowly, and then praised it for its great taste and low alcohol content, so even girls could drink it.
Fengno felt a little itchy when she saw it, but due to her girlish reserve, she did not open it, but mocked it instead.
"Edley, you're not Brother Fenton's agent, are you? Your expression is so artificial."
Adli was not angry, but just smiled and replied that Fengno could go back and try it.
Just like that, the music at the banquet began, and many young men and women, in pairs, began dancing and twirling on the dance floor. Adley also invited the three young ladies to dance. Naturally, Lacey remained motionless, refusing to budge, appearing extremely shy. Funo taunted Adley with a few words, then danced with another of her close friends. However, Melu, not wanting Adley to feel awkward, simply danced with him.
Finally, as the sky grew darker, the banquet finally came to a close with the sound of joyful music.
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