As a villain, I really don't want to be pursued by the heroine.

You know, there has been no armed conflict among the major forces in Viszea for many years. Now that the three major forces have joined forces to stand on the border of the empire, it is no less big news than the demons destroying the border.

Even if there is no actual assistance in the future, this political signal alone will be the biggest reassurance to the border forces and a warning to the imperial royal family!

The appearance of Charlotte and the others was undoubtedly a timely help, and the confrontation with the cultists was the first test of the charcoal fire, greatly igniting the enthusiasm of the border forces.

Therefore, on the second day, before the mansion had time to be completely repaired, a grand banquet was hastily held to show respect for the distinguished guests.

Chapter 160 Those who understand will understand

In theory, the social interactions of the nobility should follow age boundaries, with young people receiving young people.

However, the backgrounds of these people were too great, and their matter concerned the future survival of the empire's borders. No noble dared to be arrogant, and they all came forward to toast in person, for fear that some incompetent young man or young lady would lose control of their restless hormones and upset Charlotte and others.

In fact, this is an unnecessary worry. After all, the life in the magic academy has long made the young masters realize the gap between themselves and Charlotte and others. Even if they have admiration in their hearts, no young man would offend and embarrass himself.

The same goes for young ladies. Standing side by side with stunningly beautiful girls only makes them appear even more dim and dull. Even if a handsome black-haired boy appears before them, they can only hide their longing and at most send him a wink.

Of course, Roy himself didn't dare respond to the girl outside. Besides, he himself hadn't noticed that with Charlotte and the others by his side, his eyesight was inadvertently raised a level. Ordinary rich girls would hardly leave a special impression on him, as he had a bit of face blindness when looking at everyone.

But even an aristocrat with a long history in officialdom is not omnipotent.

Who should I toast to first? This is a serious question.

It was a tacit rule among all factions to give priority to toasting guests of high status. However, there were few banquets that could gather so many distinguished guests at once.

As the princess of a nation, the future heir to the kingdom, needless to say, Nightingale of the Emerald Court carries a pure golden bloodline passed down through generations, in some ways even more noble than royalty.

The Chief Magician sounds a little inferior to the first two, but he is actually more important.

Lyanna had previously made great contributions in repelling the demons and was suspected to have been favored by the [Sage]. As a prominent figure of the younger generation, she even overshadowed the other two princes of the same period.

Moreover, there are rumors that the girls are competing fiercely in private.

No matter who you toast first, it is equivalent to belittling the other two.

They can’t afford to make any lady unhappy!

A group of experienced officials were racking their brains and were extremely anxious because of a glass of wine.

In the end, they unanimously decided to circumvent this difficult problem.

"Let us toast to Roy Ironblood, Miss Jon Snow's beloved disciple, the sworn knight of the Lionheart Kingdom, the Ironblooded son of House Ironblood, and our most reliable friend on the borders of the Empire!"

Led by the old earl, the black-haired boy became the focus of the banquet.

At first glance, the identity of the son of a marquis seems a little inadequate, but Roy first confronted the prince, then the demons, and then the cultists, leaving none of them behind. In terms of achievements, there is naturally nothing to say.

Barry's praise is not an exaggeration.

His record against the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon Tribe alone—even if it was just a projection—was enough to earn him such praise. Half of the nobles present had participated in the Battle of Snowwind Castle. Toasting to their comrades who had fought on the battlefield and had been their benefactors in times of despair was only natural.

Most importantly, Roy maintains good relations with all parties.

Just as the old earl expected, all the girls at the high table, including Jon Snow, did not care about the order of toasts and were even quite happy about it.

After deciding that the first glass of wine was to be toasted to Roy, the order of the rest was much more casual.

But this made Roy suffer.

From noble lords to rich ladies, everyone lined up to toast, just like they were coming to church to pray and get some honor.

But the Imperials don't drink red wine or champagne at banquets. Except for Jon Snow who drinks milk tea, even the little girls serve pungent liquor.

Even though he had a body of steel, Roy felt a stomachache and saw stars after drinking one glass of liquor after another.

He even suspected that these nobles had some opinions about him. Why didn't they find someone else but clinked glasses with him crazily?

Damn, what’s the point of this kind of official communication?

Don't think you can get me drunk just because you're complimenting me. Believe it or not, I'll have Mr. Jon Snow make things difficult for you!

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The long-lost reputation interface startled Roy so much that his body trembled. He immediately smiled with a flushed face, raised his head again, and raised his glass to greet everyone.

Isn't it just wine? Let's drink, it's rare for Brother Empire to be so enthusiastic, we can't spoil everyone's fun!

Roy's enthusiastic response set off another climax. As the night deepened, even the imperial drunkards were too dizzy to walk, and the banquet finally came to a successful conclusion.

"Today, I haven't had enough fun yet!"

"Come on, come on, have two more drinks with my master!"

"Master, wait, wait a minute... ugh!"

In the corridor, the little maid let out a distressed cry as Roy pressed her whole body against the wall and rubbed her face against it.

The nobles passing by couldn't help but chuckle, thinking that the young man who confronted the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon Tribe head-on also had the embarrassing side of a young man.

However, Charlotte only needed one sentence to shock Roy and make him sober up on the spot.

"Don't go yet. It's time to talk about Jon Snow."

Gan!

I almost forgot about this!

The joy at the banquet disappeared in an instant, and Roy suddenly regained consciousness and let go of the maid in his arms.

It is different from the harmony shown at the banquet.

At this moment, Nia, Lyanna and Jon Snow are separated and keep a clear distance.

Sensing the seriousness of the atmosphere, the nobles guessed that the next topic would be a major one concerning the future development of the empire's borders, which was not something they could interfere with at will, so they left one by one.

But this did not stop them from asking out of curiosity in private.

"Master Barry, what do you think Miss Snow and the others will talk about tonight?"

"A counterattack against the royal family? Or is it about the hidden dangers of the demon clan? Will they formally ally with us and beat the royal family to death?!"

The old earl opened his mouth, but hesitated to speak, with a frown on his face.

Don’t tell me, don’t tell me about this.

It could be called a secret, as the girls' affection for the boy was practically written on their faces. But if it wasn't a secret, such a complex relationship clearly couldn't be aired casually.

In fact, any experienced noble would have already noticed the clues between Roy and the girls, but out of emotional intelligence and desire to survive, no one took the initiative to bring up this topic.

Faced with the clear but foolish looks of several bachelors, the old earl could only smile bitterly and sigh.

“I can only say that those who understand will understand.”

The young men scratched their heads, as no one could understand the deeper meaning of the old earl's words.

Chapter 161: True Heart for True Heart

"I want to talk to you alone."

Charlotte was unusually calm, but the calmer she was, the more she exuded an aura that was completely different from usual. Not to mention Roy, even Lyanna and Nina were stunned and couldn't interrupt for a while.

Watching the two of them go to the balcony, Jon Snow lowered his head silently, fell into silence, and his expression was extremely solemn.

Unlike the battle against the demons, this time she really couldn't help, and nothing she said would be right. She could only silently pray that Roy could get the other party's consent.

On the other side, Nia became a little anxious when she realized that Charlotte was serious this time.

Nia whispered in Lyanna's ear, "Is that flat-chested girl really angry? Why don't you try to comfort her?"

"She's angry? I think I'm angry too. Do you really not mind your boyfriend lying in Jon Snow's bed?" Lyanna glanced at her, her face looking bad from the beginning.

"Not really..."

After hearing what Lyanna said, Nia's expression turned sour.

"But we have no right to stop them, right?"

"So I neither agree nor disagree. I'll leave this matter entirely to Her Highness the Princess."

While the three girls were anxiously waiting for the result, the little maid beside them also took in all their expressions.

Either feeling uneasy, conflicted, or anxious.

But no matter how he tried to hide it, his concern for Roy remained unchanged.

Nia, who speaks casually, may not really have no problem with Jon Snow joining her.

Lyanna, whose attitude was obviously worse, might not necessarily stop it resolutely.

So the final decision is ultimately in Charlotte's hands.

What about yourself?

As a maid, it is natural to support the happiness of the master.

It should be a matter of course.

But what should have been a natural wish has now been entangled by strange emotions.

Do I really want my master to be with Jon Snow?

Alice doesn't know the answer yet.

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On a cold night, the young man looked at the ice and snow city covered in snow in the distance, and his mood became solemn.

The demons, the royal family, the cultists, the nodes of defying fate, all these things will be put aside for now!

This moment is the real crisis that determines your destiny!

But am I, Roy, the indecisive kind of person like Brother Cheng?

A man is a man of his word!

If I say I want it all, I mean I want it all!

Come on, Charlotte, today I will make you agree with my theory of pure love!

Loving everyone purely is also pure love!

Thinking of this, Roy made up his mind and turned to face the red-haired princess beside him.

"summer......"

"When I first went on a blind date with you, I always thought you were the most perfect gentleman in the Lionheart Kingdom. I didn't expect that before I knew it, you'd be surrounded by so many girls. Even the teacher at the academy, the Ice Rose, whom I once admired, has fallen for you."

Charlotte's tone was very calm, and that was why Roy felt so much pressure.

It was as if he was hit by a fully loaded truck. Roy felt that his soul was about to be torn apart. The damage was even greater than that caused by using the power of the phoenix.

There's no way to argue with that.

This is Zhuge Liang reborn. Even Naruto, the master of mouth-to-mouth communication, can’t refute it!

Roy looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, pretending to be distressed and sad: "Marriage, it's amazing, isn't it."

"Marriage? You have quite a few marriages." Charlotte's tone seemed even colder.

It was so cold that Roy, who was not afraid of taking cold showers in the snow and ice, could not help but shiver slightly.

"You know what? I hate bad men who are hypocritical and try to deceive girls. They may be greedy for beauty or obsessed with profit. It's not that people can't pursue these things, but if they only have eyes for these things and don't care about the girls themselves, in my opinion, they are not even worthy of being called men, let alone human beings."

"I don't need a philandering scumbag like this as my knight."

Gan.

So serious!

If Charlotte came with a stern face and an aggressive look to accuse Roy, Roy would not be so nervous.

Because Charlotte always talks a lot but delivers little, and her most powerful punch always comes out weak and powerless when it lands on her chest.

In fact, she was the one who indulged herself the most. Every time she seemed to be furious, she would eventually resolve the matter.