Lei Te stood up, slapped a few gold coins on the table, and looked at the middle-aged man with a more serious look: "Let's go!"

"Please follow me, sir!" The middle-aged magician smiled unchanged and walked outside with Rhett.

night.

A secluded estate on the outskirts of the city.

There are many knights patrolling and guarding outside, each of them has a serious expression and exudes a strong aura.

Inside the manor stands a straight castle, completely dark.

In the magnificent hall of the castle, there were delicate blue crystal chandeliers hanging, shining brightly, which was extremely bright but not dazzling. This was a very clever way of handling the light element, and only a highly skilled master of alchemy equipment could do this.

Rhett was brought directly to the manor in the afternoon. Not long after arriving here, he met Prince Hogus who had come. After some greetings, he was invited to attend the ball tonight.

Shortly after the sunset, Rhett put on the luxurious evening gown given by Hogus and spent more than ten minutes dressing himself in front of the mirror.

When the time came, he followed Hogus out to the hall where the ball was to be held.

The castle opened its doors to welcome the nobles who came in one after another. There were also groups of nobles in the castle, scattered throughout the hall, each holding a crystal goblet filled with red wine, chatting comfortably.

There was melodious singing in the hall, spreading to every corner, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

"Prince Hogus, long time no see. You are more handsome than the last time we met." A beautiful woman in a light blue tube top dress walked over.

"Really? Everyone around me says so. I'm glad that my men are all honest." Hogus smiled faintly and touched his chin. Then he looked at Rhett and said, "Rhett, let me introduce you. This is the eldest daughter of Marquis Marcel - Xilubeti, a very smart female knight."

"Ms. Xilubeti, nice to meet you." Leiter put on a standard smile and simply greeted. It was neither plain nor enthusiastic. He was not a noble who was keen on socializing, at least... he was not keen on ineffective socializing.

"This is Count Rhett, a very talented magician who lives in the southwest border." Hogus patted Rhett on the shoulder and then introduced him to Xilubeti.

Hearing this, the eldest daughter of the Marquis, Xilubeti, had bright eyes. She was called extremely talented by Prince Hogus. Moreover, she also noticed that the two of them entered the venue together, which meant that Earl Rhett was highly valued by Prince Hogus...

Xilu Beti stretched out her right hand wrapped in a black silk glove and smiled charmingly, "I'm glad to meet you too, Earl Rhett. I've met many nobles from the southwest border, but you are the most unique. There is something different about you!"

Lei Te raised his eyebrows, stretched out his hand and gently shook it, and asked: "Different? What do you mean... in what aspect?"

"Hehe, I can't tell you now, but can you dance with me later?" Xilu Bedi looked at Leiter with seductive eyes: "I will tell you while we dance..."

Lei Te's face remained unchanged, but he was unhappy. It was just a dance, so he didn't care, but the seductive look on the woman's face made him want to stay away from her.

So be prepared to find an excuse to refuse.

"Hey, Leiter? You really came to the royal city and fulfilled our promise so quickly!"

A surprised voice came from the castle gate, attracting the attention of some nobles in the venue.

A middle-aged woman wearing a pure white wizard robe, dressed simply, with a well-proportioned figure, exuding a strong mature temperament.

It was Grand Mage Karina. As a grand mage and famous painter, she had a wide social circle and almost everyone knew her.

With many eyes focused on her, she walked straight towards Rhett with a smile on her face, because not only could he help her find her mentor, but she would also need his help in taking care of her daughter's life in Dark Eagle City.

Karina came at the right time, giving Rhett a good reason to refuse.

So he gave Xilubeti an apologetic look, walked over to Karina and gave her a gentle hug.

Leiter shrugged and said, "Of course, I am delighted to learn from Prince Hogus that you will also attend this banquet."

"Shilu Betty, how about dancing with me later?"

Just when Rhett went to talk to Karina, he learned that Rhett had no feelings for Xilubeti. A smile flashed in Hogus' eyes. At the same time, he noticed Xilubeti's embarrassment. In order to resolve it, he walked forward and smiled gently.

Xilubeti was stunned for a moment, suspecting that she had almost heard it wrong, but she knew very well that it was true. The third prince invited her to dance!

Surprise flashed in her eyes again, and she pinched the hem of her skirt and said, "Prince Hogus, I am honored!"

Although Leiter did not turn around to see the scene, he once again looked up to Hogus in his heart. As the son of a king, he was not the arrogant and domineering person described in some novels in his previous life. Whether it was strength, brains, social skills, emotional intelligence... his overall quality was quite excellent.

Next, with the experience of Lei Te and Hogus entering the venue together, and with Karina's help, Lei Te shuttled around the corners of the hall, and many nobles in the venue took the initiative to come and talk. These people were basically nobles from all over the country, and their family background had been passed down for several generations. It was not necessary for all the family members to stay in the territory all day, and there was someone specifically responsible for external socializing.

Rhett coped with it with ease.

Half an hour later.

Amid the harmonious laughter of the nobles.

The lights in the hall suddenly changed, from dazzlingly bright to soft and dimming.

The space inside the castle is spacious, and the dark blue dance floor carpet emits a faint fluorescence under the change of light.

There was suddenly a hazy feeling in the air.

There are jeweled ladies and graceful girls, as well as pot-bellied middle-aged gentlemen and handsome young knights.

In short, after the soothing and gentle music started playing, the dance partners who had made an appointment in advance walked into the center of the dance floor, put their arms around each other's shoulders and waists, and sang and danced with elegant steps.

"Count Rhett, how are your dancing skills?" Karina took the last sip of red wine in the goblet and said to Rhett.

"Well, to be honest, it's just so-so. I hope Ms. Karina won't be disgusted later." Lei Te shrugged, and he wasn't being humble. Since he was born in this world, he has not participated in many aristocratic balls. Even though he is already a count, he has not actually learned the aristocratic dance steps systematically.

Lei Te looked at Karina with some surprise, paused and said: "It seems that I won't be a drag..."

"In fact, I think so too."

The two entered the dance floor which was not crowded at all, kept a proper distance, and began to move slowly to the beat of the music.

Listening to the beautiful singing, Lei Te was in a very pleasant mood. He looked at Karina's face and said, "Ms. Karina, I thought of something about your daughter. Maybe you will be curious..."

Karina's attention was drawn, and she asked, "Ola? Did she get into any trouble? If she damaged anything at your place, it'll all be on my account."

"Of course not. Aura is a very polite girl." Rhett shook his head and said, "In fact, I accidentally discovered that Aura is very close to one of my knights, and their relationship... is quite ambiguous..."

"What did you say? Aura has a crush on someone?" Karina heard her daughter's situation, and her eyes instantly changed from gentle to sharp. She said, "Who is that knight? Earl Rhett, please tell me his information."

"In fact, there is nothing special about the knight under my command. The only difference is that he has excellent talent. At the age of fourteen or fifteen, he is already a second-level knight." Rhett said helplessly.

"A fourteen-year-old second-level knight..." Karina was stunned for a moment, then her expression suddenly eased. After hearing this, she calmed down. It was not her fault. As a mother, it was natural for her to care about her daughter's situation. When you don't meet or contact someone and can't clearly understand their true nature, it is most effective to pay attention to their material situation.

"How far have they gotten?" Karina said calmly, "They may have slept with each other, right?"

"Uh." Rhett's eyes widened slightly, and the corners of his mouth twitched. "No, there is only a little sign, and there is no further development. Because you are Aura's mother, I told you this."

Karina nodded thoughtfully, and after a moment, she smiled: "Then I'll trouble you to take care of it, Earl Rhett. I hope Aura has a pleasant journey in Dark Eagle City..."

Does this mean that Lawrence and Aura are allowed to be together? Lei Te was thinking about it, but he responded on the surface: "Ms. Karina, it's a small matter."

In his heart, he was thinking whether he should find an opportunity to bring Lawrence and Aura together and speed up their progress. If the matter was settled, what would Karina's reaction be...

The two danced awkwardly for a short while before sitting quietly at a table outside.

We sat quietly until the dance was over. Some people stayed in the hall to chat, while others left in the middle.

There were also men and women in heat who went to the vacant rooms specially prepared in the manor...

Rhett took advantage of the opportunity when Prince Hogus was alone and went over to him.

"Prince Hogus, would you like a drink?" Rhett held the red wine bottle in one hand and the crystal goblet in the other, and slowly walked towards Hogus who was standing at the edge of the hall.

"No problem, Count Rhett, are you having fun tonight?" Hogus smiled brightly, his eyes moved around the dance floor, and then fell on Rhett again, saying, "Are there any pretty ladies you like? If so, I don't mind introducing you to someone, you're welcome."

Leiter laughed and shook his head: "Prince Hogus, stop joking, I actually have something important to report..."

"Important? Could it be that you have taken a fancy to Karina? Well, this is a bit difficult. Although I can order her, I can't make her give herself to me at will..." Hogus muttered softly. Besides, is a married woman with a child really that attractive? Seeing that Hogus didn't realize the point, Rhett looked around and lowered his voice and said, "It's about the note of the mysterious man..."

Hiss! Hogus took a deep breath, his pupils shrank suddenly, and his expression quickly returned to normal. He glanced at the hall, his eyes fell on Leiter again, and said, "Could it be the note I just received?"

"No, I received it a few days ago. Of course, it has turned into ashes..."

"Then... come with me." Hogus looked at Rhett deeply, then turned and left through the side door of the hall.

Rhett followed closely behind and left the castle hall directly.

In the dance floor, many people looked at Leiter following Hogus's back with ambiguous eyes...

"Now you can tell me, Count Leiter, what information did you receive this time?"

In a secluded corner somewhere in the manor, in the dim vision, there are many powerful extraordinary people lurking. Hogus is standing next to a thick silver ancient tree, looking at Rhett with a serious look.

Lei Te deliberately looked around with a cautious look, and whispered: "The information recorded on the note is not much, but it is absolutely crucial. There is an evil Sanctuary strongman who is going to attack the Ring Tower of the Rem Kingdom..."

"The Kingdom of Rim?!"

When Hogus heard about this force, his brows furrowed deeply.

He had never expected that this Saint Domain expert would actually attack the Reim Kingdom? Could it be that the Saint Domain expert was targeting not only the Jinlun Kingdom, but also other countries...

If this is the case, it is actually good news for him. After all, it is always nice to have someone to share the pressure.

But no matter what, with the previous history, Hogus believed that the sanctuary was definitely on the side of the orcs. Therefore, the Jinlun Kingdom could not just sit back and watch the attack on the Rem Kingdom. Fighting against the orcs was the common mission of all human alliances, and the loss of any one place would be a blow to the whole.

Moreover, based on his overall perspective, he also analyzed that if the Ring Tower was destroyed, there would inevitably be chaos in the Kingdom of Rhium, which would inevitably give the orcs an opportunity to take advantage, which would be tantamount to weakening the power of the Human Alliance.

So he said solemnly: "Count Leiter, are you sure you are not joking? You should know very well what this information represents. If it is a lie, how serious the consequences will be..."

"I swear, every word I said is true!" Rhett responded seriously.

"Okay, I will report this matter." Hogus looked at Rhett deeply, "If you can finally stop this disaster, you will have done a great deed! Otherwise, I don't need to say more about the consequences..."

Leiter nodded heavily, then pretended to think for a while and said hesitantly: "Prince Hogus, actually, I have another thing I want to ask for help..."

"You can say it." Hogus said straightforwardly. In fact, he was inclined to trust Rhett. He knew him well and he didn't think he would play such a big joke. Therefore, he valued Rhett more than before.

"I want to ask you about the news about the elves."

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