Chapter 309 Attending the Royal Palace Banquet
In the evening, Alice came in a hurry with her maid.
She was dressed up in a gorgeous dress, wearing a red puffy skirt inlaid with diamonds, a beautiful princess hairstyle, a pearl crown, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, jewel belts, etc., all sparkling like a moving jeweled human-shaped tower.
"How are you preparing—"
As soon as she stepped through the door, she saw five stunning beauties in the living room. She widened her eyes in shock and let out exaggerated exclamations of admiration.
"Oh! Water God! What did I see! Are you really human?"
Alice and the two maids behind her almost popped their eyes out.
Although I knew that Nasha and her friends were good-looking, I didn't expect that they would be so incredibly beautiful after dressing up.
Especially the black-haired "girl" in the blue puffy skirt standing in the middle, her appearance and temperament are impeccable.
"She" doesn't look like a human at all, but like an elf in an ancient painting.
Alice stared at Shu Li infatuatedly, her eyes glued to him and she couldn't bear to move them away.
Shu Li got goosebumps when he saw her explicit gaze. He frowned awkwardly and moved to hide behind Ace.
Ace was wearing a high-level magic robe.
The men's suits that Alice sent were not as good as the magic robes in quality and style, and they did not fit them well, so Ace and Seleu changed into the high-end magic robes they brought with them.
The magic robe is decorated with magic patterns and inlaid with high-level defensive magic stones. It is paired with a flowing cloak, which is elegant, noble and full of charm.
Alice saw Shu Li hiding behind Ace and curled her lips in dissatisfaction. "I won't eat you? Really!"
Shu Li stuck half of his head out to look at her.
It won't eat people, but it will pinch them.
Nasha had been pinched on the cheek by her without any hesitation before.
Alice snorted coldly and raised her chin proudly. "Forget it. I won't argue with you. Let's go. The banquet is about to begin. I'll take you there."
She waved the fan in her hand and turned gracefully, her floor-length skirt swirling with it.
Nasha and Siti smiled at each other and followed first, followed by Shuli, Seleu and Ace walking side by side at the end.
The palace where the banquet was held was not far from here, just a ten-minute walk away.
At this time, night fell, and the lighting stones inlaid on the pillars of the palace shone together, gathering like starlight, clearly illuminating the surroundings.
Along the way, the servants and maids bowed respectfully to Princess Alice.
When they saw the five radiant guests behind the princess, they all showed expressions of surprise.
Shu Li regretted more and more as he walked.
He shouldn't have lifted the disguise magic and revealed his true appearance.
It's so embarrassing to be stared at by so many people with admiring eyes!
Once he enters the palace where the banquet is held, he wonders how many more "surprises" are waiting for him.
I always feel that my sacrifice this time is a bit too great.
Shu Li puffed up his cheeks in frustration.
But in the eyes of others, he looked even more adorable.
Seeing the "girl" in front of him with her head down, Ace took two more steps forward and walked side by side with him.
"Take my hand."
A man's low voice sounded in her ears. Shu Li looked up in surprise and met a pair of gentle green eyes. She couldn't help but reach out and hold the man's bent right arm.
"What...what's the use?" Shu Li asked simply.
After being disguised by magic, his voice became as clear as a girl's.
So weird!
He covered his mouth with his other hand.
Ace lowered his head slightly and whispered in his ear, "This shows that the beautiful girl is taken."
Shu Li's cheeks suddenly turned red.
Who... who is the famous flower!
"Don't be nervous, just be natural." Ace whispered calmly, "Remember our mission."
Task!
Shu Li pursed her lips, quickly calmed down, and looked up at the blond man again, her bright eyes full of trust.
"Yeah, I know."
He made such a great sacrifice just to find out the reason for Leon's disappearance and the purpose of the Snow Kingdom King and his family.
If you are hesitant, it will arouse suspicion.
After adjusting her mindset, Shu Li generously took Ace's hand and made intimate gestures like a little bird.
Seleu, who was following behind them: ...
In the palace, gathered the young masters and young ladies of the noble families of the Snow Country, all dressed in gorgeous clothes. They gathered together and had a great time chatting.
Sabelle Bloom, in a white dress, sat elegantly on the sofa, holding a cup of tea in her hand, listening to others talking.
She was surrounded by four pretty girls, who laughed like silver bells from time to time.
"Why hasn't Princess Alice come yet?" asked a girl in a yellow dress.
"She must still be getting ready," the girl in the pink dress said mockingly, "She's always the last one to enter every party. You'll get used to it."
"Haha, no matter how she dresses up, she can't compare to Shabei." Another brown-haired girl waved her fan slowly. "Honestly, if I hadn't heard that Prince Aesop would also be attending the banquet today, I wouldn't have wanted to come!"
The girl in the yellow dress sighed, "It's a pity that Prince Leon is not here, otherwise I would have invited him to dance."
The girl in the pink dress shook her head: "You'd better give up on that idea! With Shabei here, it won't be your turn!"
The girl in the yellow skirt shrugged her shoulders: "I was just saying it casually, but you took it seriously."
Shabei glanced at them, put down her teacup and whispered, "Prince Leon and I only danced once."
Moreover, he accepted the invitation out of politeness, and afterwards Prince Leon would rather practice swordplay than attend the banquet.
Speaking of Prince Leon, she hadn't heard from him in almost a week.
It is said that he adventured in the Snow Mountain Maze.
Sabé frowned.
Why choose this time to go when you can't go earlier or later?
In five days, it will be the Otis Festival, which is held every ten years. The royal family will hold an important ceremony to thank the water goddess Hildani Geti for protecting the Snow Kingdom.
The snow mountain maze is full of dangers. Can Prince Leon return within five days?
If he doesn't come back, what will happen to the Sword of Eterno?
According to her father, this year's Otis Festival is very important. The magic swords Sword of Itno and Sword of Bersuger have returned to the Snow Kingdom and will play an important role in the ceremony.
Leon is the master of the Sword of Eterno. If he doesn't come back, can the ceremony still be held normally?
Also, tonight's party is weird.
Before yesterday, I had never heard that the palace was going to hold a banquet, but this afternoon, invitations were suddenly sent to invite the young masters and young ladies of noble families to attend.
"Look! Princess Alice is here!" the girl in the yellow dress exclaimed. "Oh my god, who's following her? So beautiful and handsome!"
Like everyone else at the party, Shabei's attention was drawn to Alice and the five people behind her.
Alice herself was dressed up gorgeously, which was not surprising, but the three women and two men who accompanied her were all extraordinary in appearance and temperament, surpassing the nobles present and shining like luminous bodies.
Especially the couple holding hands, they are outstanding and beautiful beyond words.
Who are they? Where are they from? Why are they attending the banquet with Princess Alice?
The men and women at the banquet gathered together and couldn't help whispering. Everyone was curious about the identities of the five guests.
There was also a young nobleman who was eager to make a move and stared at the three girls obsessively.
The black-haired girl in the blue dress attracted the most attention. If she hadn't been intimately holding the blond man's arm, someone would have come up to chat with her.
Everyone who came to the party knew it well.
This is a blind date party.
As long as you are attracted to each other, you can make friends, date, and fall in love. If all goes well, you can get married, have children, and start a family.
Princess Alice is arrogant and still single at the age of 26. She looks down on the young masters of aristocratic families.
To her, this was not a blind date party, but a beauty contest.
Alice was very satisfied with the crowd's reaction.
She curled her lips and slowly led the people behind her into the hall. She looked around sharply and found Sabelle Blom and her lackeys, then walked over with a smile on her face.
"Oh my, isn't this Miss Shabei, the most beautiful lady in the Snow Country?" She waved the small fan in her hand arrogantly, staring at Shabei with her purple eyes. "You are so beautiful today, pure as a snowflake on the top of a snowy mountain."
Shabei stood up, bowed slightly, and replied calmly, "Thank you for the compliment, Princess. I'm honored to be invited to tonight's banquet."
Alice said with a smile, "It is an honor for the palace to have you here. I wonder how many young talents will become your captives of love again?"
Shabei smiled without saying anything, her eyes fixed on her back, and she looked at her curiously for a few seconds before asking, "Wouldn't you like to introduce yourself?"
"Of course." Alice stepped aside to allow the others to better appreciate her unique beauty. "This is Nasha Kailan, my cousin and Leon's sister."
Nasha's purple eyes sparkled and she nodded slightly as a greeting.
When Shabei and the girls around her heard the introduction, they looked at Nasha in surprise and found that she really looked like Prince Leon, and they immediately believed it.
The brother is handsome and the sister is beautiful. They both inherited the blood of the Snow Kingdom and have jet-black hair, snow-white skin, and violet eyes.
"The four of them are from the Saint Villiers School of Magic, and they are all Nasha's classmates." Alice introduced them one by one.
When Shu Li was introduced, she raised her eyebrows and caught with satisfaction the fleeting look of jealousy in Sha Bei's eyes.
In front of Sperian, who was dressed as a woman, even the most beautiful woman in the Snow Country felt ashamed.
This is exactly the effect Alice wanted.
She finally got her chance to show off her skills.
Shu Li received so many burning looks that she felt terrified and involuntarily moved closer to Ace. Her facial muscles were stiff and she could hardly maintain a polite smile.
Alice's competitive spirit was finally satisfied. She showed off a lot and took her people to another place, greeting other acquaintances and introducing guests.
After they walked away, the girl in the yellow skirt next to Shabei stamped her feet and said angrily, "She did it on purpose! She definitely did it on purpose!"
"She does it on purpose! She always likes to compete with Shabei for beauty at every party." The girl in the pink dress sneered.
"Beauty contest? Haha—" the brown-haired girl said, "It's not like she beats Sabé. Why are you showing off?"
"Don't go too far. This is the royal palace after all." Shabei said calmly, "Everyone, be quiet. Prince Aesop is here."
Aesop Snow, the second prince of the Snow Kingdom.
Shu Li noticed that the girls present were extremely excited and couldn't help but look at the silver-haired young man who came in.
He was a man who looked to be about 27 or 28 years old, with silver hair like water, flowing softly behind him. His skin was pale from long-term illness. He had a handsome and feminine appearance, and a pair of indifferent ice-blue eyes.
"Huh? The second prince doesn't have purple eyes!" Siti said in a low voice.
"Doesn't he have to go to the Snow Mountain Maze?" Nasha asked doubtfully.
Alice saw her brother, but he didn't seem enthusiastic. Hearing Nasha's question, she curled her lips and said, "Aesop doesn't have the appearance of a person from the Snow Country, so he has no right to inherit the throne."
Only those with black hair and purple eyes are qualified to be king.
It has always been like this, without exception.
So, when Aesop was born and opened his blue eyes, he was destined not to be king.
Shu Li was surprised.
Since the second prince has no right of inheritance, his previous speculation can basically be overturned.
The curse on the king was not cast by the second princess.
Who could that be?
"Is he not feeling well?" Shu Li asked.
After the silver-haired young man entered the venue, he coughed a few times after walking a few steps. He held a white handkerchief in his hand and wiped the corners of his mouth from time to time, keeping a distance from others.
Alice lowered her eyes and said, "I got sick half a year ago and haven't recovered yet."
"What disease is it? Is it serious?" Shu Li asked.
Alice closed her fan and tapped her palm gently. "I don't know what the illness is, and I can't find the cause. How serious it is... who knows?"
She flicked her hair. "I'll go say hello to him."
After Alice walked towards Aesop, Shu Li frowned and asked, "Why did the princess call him by his name?"
The second prince was obviously older than Alice, but she didn't call him brother.
Nasha said hesitantly, "He looks a little... weird."
Seryu's face was tense, and he frowned slightly as he looked at the silver-haired young man, sensing a sickeningly familiar aura from him.
Ace said calmly, "It's demonic energy."
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