The news of Dean's 'talk' with the Marquess of York spread far faster than expected.

At breakfast the next day, Hawke, Lennie's servant, appeared at the table with a stack of invitations.

"Good morning, Miss, Lord!"

Hawke, who was temporarily acting as a butler, greeted Dean and Lennie, and then, naturally, put the invitation card in his hand in front of the two.

"So much? At least thirty or more! ”

There was surprise in Leni's voice.

Not to be surprised by the invitations themselves, after learning about Dean's actions yesterday, Leni had already expected the invitations to appear in Clarion Town, but she didn't expect there to be so many.

"The nobles of the Emerald City, large and small, have sent out invitations like us...... Including the Javier family, which your father is in charge of, and some of the families that were previously hostile to us! ”

Hawke explained.

"Father?"

Leni frowned.

Then, his eyes turned to Dean.

For her family, Leni doesn't have too much resentment from a personal point of view, but from the perspective of the Zelgang family, she needs to think more.

Especially, when she understands that her father will definitely stand on the side of the Javier family.

Therefore, something must go through Dean.

"Maintain our position, and if someone gives kindness, we don't mind giving the same kindness!"

Dean replied.

There are some obvious and important commands in the words.

However, both Lenny and Hawke understood what it meant.

"At least. Every time Siri looks at me. No need to run this far! ”

Leni laughed.

"This is an invitation from the Kuster family!"

Hawke deliberately took out the invitation slip belonging to the allies of the Zelgang family.

This is an invitation that at first glance looks inconspicuous. But if you look closely, you can find the invitation card with exquisite workmanship and materials, and the flower font on it is even more pleasing to the eye.

"The Chancellor of the Exchequer is always like that!"

Dean accepted the invitation and couldn't help but laugh.

This is the other party's attitude towards the world, just like the other party himself, not obvious, but as long as it comes into contact, it is impossible to ignore.

"Are you going?"

Leni asked.

"A small banquet tonight...... It should be ok! ”

Dean looked at the contents of the invitation. Eventually, nodded.

Dean had already informed Lenny that he would only be in Horntown for about three days before heading north, where he would have more to deal with.

"Can you please come with me to the Custer family's mansion?"

Dean stood up, stretched out his hand to Leni in front of him, and said with a smile.

"Of course, it's my pleasure!"

Leni stood up with a smile and placed her hand in Dean's palm.

And then. Dean's palm was slightly strained, and Leni was held in Dean's arms. The two looked at each other, with great tenderness and indescribable sweetness.

Hawke, who was standing on the side, lowered his head and began to look at his boots, as if he could see a flower from them.

Until there was a knock on the door outside.

Knock, knock......

A very rhythmic knock on the door.

"Come in!"

Dean, who was disturbed, subconsciously raised his eyebrows, but under the comfort of Lennie, he returned to his seat again, and his voice became calm.

"My lord, the messenger of the palace has arrived!"

Mark, the burly but average captain of Horntown, is still as rigid as Dean remembers, reporting at the same pace and with the same voice.

"Oh, please come in!"

Dean looked at Lenny with a little surprise and said.

"That majesty also knows what happened yesterday?"

After Mark left, Leni couldn't help but guess.

"Well, besides, I should know it in great detail, so I directly sent an envoy to invite me into the palace - this majesty has become unknown since he ascended the throne!"

Dean nodded, and there was an unclear meaning in his words.

"Is it dangerous?"

Leni was keenly aware of the difference in Dean's words, and she asked directly.

"There is no danger, but ...... It's troublesome! ”

Dean replied.

Then, soothing Lenny with a smile.

"Don't worry, I can know that this majesty is just trying to win me over, and he has no other malicious intentions - with my current strength, this kind of encounter is deserved, isn't it?"

Dean took Lenny's hand and whispered.

"But, where is Your Highness?"

Leni frowned.

The relationship between Dean and the Emerald Grand Duke, she is very clear, it is a life-saving grace; In the same way, she was more aware of Dean's loyalty to the Emerald Archduke.

It is not an exaggeration to say that it is rock solid.

"That's why I said troublesome!"

Dean sighed softly.

A moment later, the palace messenger entered, and just as Dean had expected, the young king invited him into the palace.

"I need to arrange something, can I wait a moment?"

Dean asked the palace envoy.

"Of course!"

The messenger replied politely.

Apparently, before coming, the messenger had been given considerable instructions.

"Leni, you need to attend the Zelgang family's dinner for me!"

Dean turned to look at his wife.

"Leave it to me!"

Leni replied like this, and then, taking a step closer, pressed it against Dean's chest, and said in a low voice, "Be careful! ”

"Hmm!"

Dean nodded.

Then, after a brief packing up, dressing up and following the palace attendant, he walked to the carriage that was parked outside—not that Dean did not believe the young king, but only out of caution.

After all. Dean is clear. Wearing [Imitation. The Armor of West Steel]. The difference between him holding the [Dragon's Head Sword] and him with his bare hands and not wearing [Imitation, Xigang Armor] is obvious.

The combat effectiveness has weakened by at least three percent.

You must know that the Diamond Body. Solid] is still quite dependent on [imitation. The armor of West Steel].

And the skill that comes with the [Dragon's Head Sword] has an unexpected effect.

"Your weapon, it's huge!"

The palace messenger exclaimed.

Then the messenger knocked on the partition of the carriage. Immediately, with the crisp sound of a horsewhip, the carriage slowly started, and the eight knights who were guarding it shook the reins at the same time.

"Your Excellency, you are truly amazing! It was able to be on par with the Marquis of York! ”

The palace envoy said in a tone of admiration.

"It's just a coincidence!"

Dean replied with characteristic humility.

"You're so humble!"

The palace envoy said with a smile, and then asked, "Do you need any drink?" I've got some great teas here! ”

As he spoke, the palace envoy opened the closet on the first floor of the carriage.

Then, pull out the coffee table located at your feet.

Soon, a set of tea utensils jumped on it.

And the palace messenger had already lit the charcoal stove. I put the teapot on it at the same time. He took out small tea bricks the size of his fingernails and crushed them one by one with a dinner knife.

Then I opened the small paper packets one by one.

Except for one packet of sugar, the rest is spices extracted from plants.

The palace messenger took another knife and put the sugar and spices into the kettle according to the peculiar proportions, and then when the water really boiled, the tea leaves that had been crushed before were also poured into it.

The whole process is smooth and full of royal etiquette.

"Actually, tea is good enough - it's my habit!"

Dean admired the graceful movements of the other man and expressed his opinion.

"Really? I also love tea! ”

The palace envoy stiffened, and then chuckled.

It seemed to be the embarrassment that he had done before, but the next moment, from his hand, a small cold light shot straight into Dean's eyes.

And a dagger, followed closely behind.

Call!

Dean raised his hand and waved, and the flying shuttle dart was knocked away, and the dagger stabbed by the opponent was also grabbed by Dean's palm.

Crunchy!

The other party twitched the dagger vigorously, but the dagger seemed to be caught by a steel tong, and let the other party twist it, except for the tooth-aching sound of metal twisting, it had no effect.

After realizing that the dagger was useless, the other party raised his leg and kicked at the charcoal fire on the side.

Bang!

In the midst of a dull sound, the other party let out an exclamation.

The ball of the opponent's foot did not hit the charcoal, but kicked on Dean's outstretched calf.

The sensation of being kicked on a steel plate made the palace envoy feel like the soles of his feet were about to break.

Click, click......

A layer of frost began to spread from Dean's palm, and instantly spread over the opponent's body.

Dean, though, is measured.

It didn't kill the other party, it just made the other party lose their ability to act.

"Who are you?"

Dean asked in a deep voice.

"Of course I am the messenger of the palace! It was His Majesty who sent me to get rid of your cancer! ”

The other party shouted.

"Emissary of the palace? Sent by His Majesty? ”

Dean asked questions continuously, and then, with a straight sneer, he pushed open the door and looked outside, where the eight escorted knights were looking at the carriage in disbelief.

Obviously, they heard the movement in the carriage, but because of their identity, they didn't know what to do.

"Can anyone help me inform Wood. Lord Nick, or Lord Elanke, Lord Elry? ”

Dean reported the name of the stubborn royal advisor and the two royal silvers.

"I'll report!"

Immediately, one of the knights' leaders stepped forward and slapped his horse away.

"So...... Let's talk about your identity first! ”

Dean took a deep look at the distant knight leader, and then, his gaze fell on the palace envoy in front of him again, and asked coldly.

PS first update ~ (to be continued......) R1292