Chapter 50 The Witch's Intentions
Chapter 50
50.1
When Lorenz arrived at the South Hill, it was the fifth month of the cold season, the coldest time on the Void Continent.
The wind in the north was dry and cold. When Oulidsi opened the door, a gust of wind suddenly blew into the house.
Lorenz Ebrard stood in the wind, wearing a long, dusty cloak with a hood that covered most of his face. His golden hair had grown longer, curling around his ears and past his shoulders, making him look like a solitary wandering bard. Euridsi raised an eyebrow.
"Very low-key," she said. "Come in."
Lorenz took off his hood and smiled at her. "Don't worry. Duke Ebrard is in the Ebrard family carriage, heading to the Queen's celebration with Princess Matilda."
Lorenz said, and politely greeted Hesong: "Good day, Baron of South Hill."
Hersong was a little embarrassed. "Good day. I-I'll light the fire in the fireplace."
Olidisi noticed Hesong's discomfort and smiled at him: "Don't worry. He won't stay here long."
Hesong replied hesitantly: "Well, then you guys talk. I'll be leaving first."
Lorenz looked at Hesong's departing figure and sighed, "I really envy him."
Oledsi knew what he meant. She glanced at him and said, "Save those sour words."
Lorenz laughed.
He took off his cloak, put it on a chair, and squatted down beside the fireplace; the fireplace was cleaned by Herson, and firewood of all sizes was neatly stacked beside the fireplace.
Lorenz placed a few thick pieces of firewood at the bottom of the fireplace, and carefully placed the flammable small firewood on top of the big firewood. Euridsi handed him a bottle of medicine.
"Use this," she said.
The glass bottle contained a flammable potion, which Lorenz sprinkled on the firewood and successfully lit the fire.
Olidisi sat down on a chair next to the fireplace and said, "Tell me, what's happening in Oplunsi City now?"
Lorenz smiled. "Everything is going well. The two new barons have already begun learning from the administrators and judges of Oprunsi. This is something they wanted to do in the first place, and they are both very happy."
He said this, sitting down next to Euridsi. Euridsi shook his head calmly, "You can't put too much faith in the character of the two barons, Lorenz. Not everyone can resist the temptation of 'becoming a noble.'"
"I know, I know." Lorenz moved a little towards Oulidsi. "'Baroness' is just a title. Taxation and government affairs in Oulidsi are still managed by the administrators. The formulation and implementation of laws are still the responsibilities of the judges. The Knights obey King Lucinda and the Knight Commander. The two barons only received some of the Abrad family's wealth and the opportunity to study. If they truly want to become administrators and judges, they still need to pass King Lucinda's selection and testing."
Ollydesy nodded. "Adelaide and Joan, are they all right? Without Luce and Beatrice making things difficult for them, their work should be able to proceed more smoothly."
"They're all pretty good." Lorenz quietly reached out and shook Euridsi's hand. "Adelaide wasn't very friendly to me at first—I mean, she was obviously unhappy when I broke off my engagement with you. Later, I guess she came to her senses and softened her attitude towards me a little. However, you're right about one thing. Mother and father are now commoners. They're busy making a living and supporting Lucien in the temple, so they can't cause trouble for anyone. The city of Oplunsi is getting better and better."
Olidisi lowered his eyes and looked at Lorenz's hand, smiling: "Don't think I didn't notice your claws."
"...Tisi."
Oled glanced at him: "Is this how you get close to Princess Matilda?"
Lorenz approached Euridsi in a somewhat rogue manner, hugged her arms, and rested his chin on her shoulder: "Nothing happened between her and me. Nothing happened between me and anyone else. I only do this to you - if you hate it, just push me away."
Olidisi poked his forehead with her finger helplessly but did not push him away.
The two of them leaned against each other, and the living room was quiet for a while.
Lorenz sighed softly, "Tisi."
"Um."
"I really hope that all this can end soon...I miss you so much."
“…”
Olidisi was silent for a moment before he said softly, "Soon."
She shook Lorenz's hand. "'Witch's Grace' is being implemented more and more thoroughly on the Ethereal Continent. Prince Constance and Duke Karagaran are running out of time. They've been preparing for a long time and will certainly not be willing to let the power of the nobles be eroded by 'Witch's Grace'."
After a pause, she slowly said, "The longer we delay, the more disadvantageous it will be for them. I suspect they will soon launch their final resistance and battle."
Lorenz's fingers tightened slightly: "You mean..."
"The celebration," Oridsi said softly. "The celebration at Kaderinburg. This is their best chance, and their last."
Lorenz was silent for a long time before he whispered, "No matter what happens at the celebration, you must protect yourself, Tisi."
Olidisi gently closed her eyes.
When I opened my eyes again, what came into view was the ripples on the surface of the Little Sapphire Sea:
In the 638th year of the Ethereal Era, on the sixth lunar month of the cold season, a grand celebration took place in the royal city of Kaderin Castle.
Kaderin Castle sat on Isla Island in the heart of the Lesser Sapphire Sea, like a cyan gem set in the azure waters. Flying Chimera Knights, Pegasus, and Iris Winged Knights soared into the air, crossing the bay mid-air and escorting the nobles to Kaderin Castle on Isla Island.
Euridice and Hesong lay on the back of the white Pegasus, their eyes lowered, looking down at the Kaderin Castle that was getting closer and clearer:
Kaderinburg is an ancient castle. It is not gorgeous in appearance, but its blue-gray stone walls exude a sense of simplicity and heaviness.
King Lucinda did not like luxurious decorations; her style of doing things was always pragmatic and simple; Euridice and Hesong had attended the king's birthday banquet before, and at that time, there were almost no special decorations in the banquet hall of Kaderin Castle.
Hesong leaned on his horse and whispered, "This celebration seems a little different..."
Olidisi said "hmm" softly.
She knew what Hesong meant:
This time, the celebration was arranged to be extra grand and solemn.
The square in front of Kaderin Castle was arranged as a venue for celebration. A temporary platform was built in the center of the square. On the platform was hung a large "Sun, Moon and Nine Lights" flag, which symbolized the glory of the Wanzeta Empire. Under the sunlight, the golden threads of the flag emitted flowing light.
Royal musicians tuned their instruments on one side of the square, each wearing a golden eucalyptus flower pinned to their chest, emitting a delicate fragrance. Priests stood on the other side with downcast eyes, silently preparing for the goddess's ceremony.
The Royal Knights, composed of Winged Men, Flyers, Centaurs, and Chimera Orcs, lined up at the outermost edge of the square. They wore light bronze armor and wore solemn expressions. Instead of knightly swords, they carried golden tasseled spears.
When Euridice and Hesong's Pegasus landed in the square, most of the guests had already arrived:
On the left side of the golden platform stood the three royal children.
Prince Richard, Prince Constance and Princess Matilda stood in a row, all wearing gold and white dresses embroidered with the pattern of "Nine Lights of the Sun and the Moon".
Their partners - "Commoner Princess" Sabina, Bertha Karagaran, and Lorenz Ebrard - stood by their side.
Seeing the arrival of Euridsi and Hesong, Lorenz's fingertips curled slightly.
They didn't look at each other.
Beside the three royal children stood the officials who could participate in the round table meetings at Kaderinburg: the twelve central administrators and the twelve central judges stood calmly. They wore dark purple gowns with gold embroidered edges at the collars, a symbol of the royal family's trust.
Olidesi looked at the grand judges and grand administrators and nodded slightly in greeting; the officials also returned the greetings.
The royal knights sang: "The Baron of South Hill, the Baroness has arrived."
Hesong, the "Baron of South Hill," was one of the twenty-one newly appointed nobles to be celebrated. A knight quietly led Euridsi and Hesong to the other side of the platform.
On this side, opposite the royal family, the administrators, and the judges, stood the major nobles of the Ethereal Continent.
Twenty-one newly appointed young nobles stood at the front, some nervous, some happy, some proud; Hesong saw Simon Karagaran, who was standing in the queue, sweating profusely from nervousness.
Oulidsi and Hesong stood next to Simon, and Simon became even more nervous.
He lowered his voice and stammered, "They...they are all here."
Euridice knew who Simon was talking about:
Standing closest to the twenty-one newly appointed young nobles were Duke Hugh Carragher and his wife, Agnes Felix.
Duke Karagaran's black hair was meticulously combed, perfectly matching his sapphire blue dress. He held a silver rose-patterned scepter, his expression calm and steady.
Lady Agnes, standing beside Duke Karagaran, had her fiery red hair tied up in a black gemstone headdress, appearing elegant and refined. Beside her, another noblewoman with short red hair stood gracefully, their features strikingly similar.
That was obviously the rising noble from the South, Count Alice Felix, Agnes Felix's sister.
The two Felixes were whispering to each other. Simon Karagaran said timidly, "They...they're all here."
The leaders of the three most powerful noble families on the Void Continent—the Karagaran family, the Ebrard family, and the Felix family—all stood simultaneously in the square of Kaderinburg. This kind of scene hadn't occurred on the Void Continent for a long time.
In the procession of twenty-one newly appointed nobles, Euridsi and Hesong had not yet spoken. Viscount Cecilia Karagaran in the front row turned her head slightly and said lightly, "Quiet."
Simon's legs were shaking, and he dared not speak any more. However, Oulidesi chuckled softly.
"Yes," she said. "Everyone is on stage. It's going to be such an unforgettable celebration."
As soon as she finished speaking, the royal knights sang loudly:
"High King Lucinda and Prince Rokolan have arrived—the celebration—begins!"
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