Chapter 34: Winning over
A few days later, in Blackstone Castle, in the banquet hall.
The long dining table covered with a white tablecloth was filled with a variety of delicious food, including thinly sliced foie gras, crispy roasted venison topped with honey, caviar, etc. The refreshing aroma filled the air, making one's appetite grow.
The soothing sound of music echoed in the banquet hall. Lute, recorder, and various other instruments were mixed into beautiful music under the careful performance of the musicians.
The spacious banquet hall was crowded with people, some dancing, some eating, and some toasting.
The treatment of Count Fernandi was very successful. The curse cast on him was not a complicated one. It took Rossi two days to unravel the mystery and successfully remove the vicious magic.
In order to thank Luo Xi for his help, the Fernandi family specially held a grand banquet in Blackstone Castle.
Luo Xi didn't want to participate at first, but he couldn't refuse the Fernandi family's hospitality. Anyway, he had nothing to do recently, so it might be a good idea to experience the exotic customs of the human world.
"Is that gentleman the wizard who cured the Earl? He's so handsome! Hehe."
"I heard that he came alone, without a female companion."
"Huh? Is this true?"
Although the nobles knew more about wizards, there were still only a handful of them who had actually seen one. Luo Xi's appearance inevitably became the focus of the banquet hall.
The men held wine glasses and wore enthusiastic smiles on their faces, constantly flattering him in an attempt to win his favor.
The beautiful young noble ladies would intentionally lower their necklines to invite him to dance. Once Luo Xi agreed, they would find ways to let their sensitive parts touch Luo Xi on the dance floor.
She looks so dissolute that she doesn't look like an elegant noble lady, but more like a KTV hostess.
"I really shouldn't have come to such a party." Luo Xi felt a little annoyed being surrounded by people all the time.
The only consolation is that the food here tastes pretty good. The chef has superb cooking skills and can cook even difficult-to-handle ingredients like veal without any fishy smell.
A corner of the banquet hall.
Count Fernandi, who had just recovered from a serious illness, was still a little tired and was sitting on the sofa here to rest, but his eyes were always on Rossi over there.
He looked at the nobles who were circling around Luo Xi and sneered, "These are my vassals, a bunch of greedy guys. Isn't what I give them enough? Do you really want to become the second Fernandi?"
Everyone is already very familiar with the Fernandi family's struggle to become earls, but few people know that the reason why the Fernandi family was able to join the nobility was because of the wizards.
The first Count Fernandi was helped by a wizard.
Carol, who was accompanying him, said, "I think they are just a little curious, Father. After all, this is a real wizard."
Fernandi glanced at him and asked, "Do you really think so?"
Carol was silent.
The Earl continued, "You did well this time, but it doesn't change anything. Your eldest brother has the support of the Riverlands, your second brother has the cavalry of the Valley, and you, my child, have only a sincere filial heart."
"This is worthless in the world of nobility."
Carol was a little confused, as if he didn't quite understand the meaning of what Count Fernandi said to him.
The Earl raised his eyebrows and said bluntly: "I am old. Although I came here this time, I will have to go to my ancestors sooner or later. Someone will have to inherit the Western Territory. Who do you think is the most suitable?"
The glass in Carol's hand shook, and some wine spilled out.
This was something he had never thought about before.
The Earl looked at Luo Xi and said, "Go and talk to him. If magic is willing to stand on your side, no matter how many thousands of troops there are, you can treat them as nothing."
It's so annoying. Why are you surrounding me? Am I a monkey in the zoo?
In the banquet hall, Luo Xi was already feeling a little unhappy. There were just too many flies around him, and they kept making noises that were annoying him.
"Ladies and gentlemen, could you please leave some private space for our distinguished guest?" At this moment, Carol walked in and kept the crowd outside.
"Mr. Wizard, the banquet hall is a bit stuffy. How about we go to the small garden to get some fresh air?"
It’s what I wanted.
Carol took Rosie to the backyard of the castle, where there was a garden with an elegant environment and a secluded location.
"Huh, I can finally take a breath." Luo Xi took a deep breath of fresh air.
"Complete a serious deep breath, time +3 days."
It is probably a lot easier now, even the system has generated time points.
Carol said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Mr. Wizard. We, the nobles of the Western Territory, have lost our dignity. On behalf of the Fernandi family, I would like to express my apologies to you."
Luo Xi said casually: "It's okay, I was just a little too enthusiastic."
He had a good impression of this young nobleman who worked hard to save his family. After all, he also had the same belief of caring for his family.
Carol then started a conversation: "I see you are carrying a cross sword, Master Wizard. In addition to magic, Master Wizard, are you also interested in swordsmanship?"
Luo Xi nodded: "I have been training in swordsmanship."
Carol said, "If it's swordplay, I know quite a few excellent swordplay masters. If you need them, I can introduce them to you. It would be a great honor for me to be able to teach you."
Luo Xi thought about it, but still shook his head: "Forget it, I won't stay here for long."
It takes a long time to master a set of advanced swordsmanship. Although he can quickly master it through the system with just one or two simple teachings, he does not want to waste time on swordsmanship.
After all, the main purpose of practicing swordsmanship is to save time. If it is the other way around, it would be putting the cart before the horse.
"I see."
Carol felt a little regretful, but he quickly said, "Master Wizard, is there anything else you can do for me? If it weren't for your help, my father wouldn't be able to recover. My Fernandi family has not yet expressed our gratitude to you."
Luo Xi glanced at Carol and heard that the other party was trying to get closer to him and establish a relationship with him.
For a noble, especially a small noble with basically no power and inheritance rights, to want to cling to an extraordinary person is obviously a bit ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth.
However, Luo Xi had a good impression of Carol, so after thinking it over, he decided to give him this chance.
He groaned for a moment and said, "I heard that in order for an apprentice knight to become a knight, in addition to hard training, he must also practice a special secret method. I think it's called the Knight's Breathing Method?"
After three years of training, Luo Xi's three attributes have basically reached the limits of human beings. If he wants to continue to improve, he must be promoted to a knight. The key to promotion is this knight breathing method.
But Alan refused to teach him the Knight's Breathing Technique, saying that he had taken a knight's oath and it could not be passed on to anyone outside the family.
Luo Xi had been planning to find time to go to Fairy Street to look for it. Now that there is a ready-made opportunity, he might as well give it a try. He just doesn't know if this little noble is willing to give it up.
After all, the Knight's Breathing Technique is the basis for almost every noble to make a living, and it is also the foundation for the aristocracy to rule the secular world. Most nobles regard it as more important than their own lives.
"Knight's Breathing Technique?"
Carol was stunned, but soon realized that this was an opportunity that Rosie deliberately gave him.
Of course he didn't hesitate for a second, but instead seemed very happy.
"The Fernandi family is willing to give you everything."
(End of this chapter)
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