Chapter 143

In the hall, the enfeoffment ceremony continues.

The Wangdu band played a festive and solemn music. An aristocrat came forward to listen to the letter, and volumes of orders and appointments representing the supremacy of kingship were distributed to the aristocrats present in an orderly manner.

"Baron ketozzi!" The king's Chamberlain read Baron kaiduoqi's name, and finally it was his turn. The Baron took a deep breath, strode out of the noble queue and stood in the middle.

"The army led by Baron kaiduoqi has repeatedly made meritorious contributions in the battles of Gordon highland, Fermo Grand Canyon, Charlotte recovery, Otis City siege and so on, and is hereby awarded the rank of viscount!" The attendant's voice was not loud, but Baron kaiduoqi heard every word clearly.

Unable to contain his excitement, Baron kaiduoqi calmly turned out the silk book handed down by his attendants.

This silk book carries Baron kaiduoqi's struggle for nearly a lifetime.

More than half of the nobles present were not granted. King Faustin, sitting at the top of the hall, did not show any fatigue. All the appointments of the nobles were signed and granted by the king, which was his power and duty.

Outside the hall, Locke and a group of "would-be knights" stood quietly. The sun was shining over their heads. It was already noon.

Drops of sweat fell from his neck. The sun in July was a little poisonous. Locke ran quietly in silence. He didn't want to be wet and wait to enter the hall.

Nevertheless, Locke's back was still wet. Fortunately, grace chose a good dress. The pure black body and clean white cuffs couldn't find this small detail without looking carefully.

Others are not so lucky. Although they changed their military uniforms and wore noble dresses, their shapes are somewhat nondescript. Many people's clothes have been wet. It's not that their fighting level is not up to the mark, but that no matter how strong he is, he can't evaporate all the water out of thin air.

When the sun set in the west, the voice calling them finally came from the hall.

Nearly thirty officers, led by their attendants, entered the hall in order.

Perhaps because of their military background, they entered the hall with surprisingly consistent steps and powerful swing of their arms, giving people a visual effect of tiger vitality.

The king nodded without trace. Compared with most of the old nobles in the hall, he appreciated these new nobles. Energy and vitality were synonymous with these new nobles. The rise of Faustin needed the efforts of these nobles.

Prince kensell sat up straight at this time. A large part of the Knights below were promoted by him. The addition of these new blood can greatly increase Prince kensell's voice.

Since entering the main hall, Locke looked at his nose and mouth. His intuition was always accurate. He felt the gaze of several eyes.

Baron kaiduoqi in the corner of the main hall, marquis marmen in the forefront of the nobility, Prince kensell on the steps, and even their great kings.

These eyes stopped for a short time and soon dispersed. Locke's breath slowly relaxed. The sweat on his back in the past few seconds was more than that outside.

High power people have been in high positions for a long time. Regardless of their own strength, they always have a pressure on people. Locke has experienced this pressure on Baron kaiduoqi many times. If the previous pressure was a trickle, it is now a waterfall.

Also, Locke's nerve is big enough, and there is no great expression change from beginning to end.

Or maybe he was too nervous. From awards to honours, and finally received his letter of appointment to represent the noble title, Locke thought it had just begun, but he didn't expect it to be over.

Holding the silk book in his hand, Locke followed Darius to a banquet hall in the palace.

Tonight, there will be a grand dance and dinner at the foster palace.

On the way, most of the aristocrats around gathered together to chat. Communication is a required course for a qualified aristocrat.

Only Locke, a group of new nobles, had a stiff expression. They seemed to want to integrate into other nobles, and they didn't know how to act.

"Locke! Congratulations!" Baron kaiduoqi went to Locke and patted Locke on the shoulder.

"Thank you, viscount!" Locke's expression slowed down. It's nice to meet an acquaintance.

Baron kaiduoqi is no longer a baron, and the Viscount is his current title. In addition to his further title, Baron kaiduoqi also has new territories in two towns in the southwest of Charlotte kingdom.

Among the many nobles granted today, Baron kaiduoqi's harvest is among the top.

Baron kaiduoqi was in a good mood when Locke said "Viscount".

"Where's Knight will?" Asked Locke curiously.

Baron kaiduoqi pointed to the right front. Knight will was talking and laughing with a group of nobles. It seems that this knight is not as good at communication as he showed. Of course, Knight will no longer be a mere knight from now on. Sir will, this is his new name.

The lively dinner didn't arouse much interest from Locke. Up to now, Locke has attended several dinner parties. Most of the strangeness that used to be out of place has disappeared. As for why he didn't integrate into it, Locke can only say that Locke doesn't like it very much.

This is a common problem of all the new nobility, because there is only one way to promote military merit in Faustin. All the ancestors of the nobility were originally soldiers in the army. These "novices" need years, decades, or even generations to learn from the intrigues and invisible clashes between the nobility.

Rocking the wine glass, Locke had nothing to do. Leaning against a railing in the banquet hall window, he looked at the well-dressed nobles below.

This is a nice place. Not only there are few people and quiet, but it is also a second floor. Locke can easily see any corner of the hall. There is a bright moon and stars outside. Locke feels that he has the potential of a bard, although he can't spit out a decent poem.

The king didn't appear until some time after the banquet. His majesty should be old. He seldom participated in this kind of communication between nobles. He just raised his glass for a representative drink and left with the help of his attendants.

The nobles sent off with respectful attention to their king.

Although the king left, Prince kensell and Princess Kent who came with him became the focus of the audience.

Prince kensell is not only young, but also the successor of the future kingdom. Waves of nobles came forward to toast, and Prince kensell refused to come.

This noble exclusive red wine tastes sweet and has little stamina. Even Locke can drink a whole barrel without changing his face, not to mention the stronger Prince kensell.

Because tonight's banquet is a more official banquet, the nobles did not bring their families, and only a few female nobles of the kingdom of Faustin were present.

The charming Princess of Kent is the focus. The close sister from the Marquis of the League of Liberia has an obvious flavor of small jasper of Southern women, coupled with the mature charm Commission of the king's wife, which has attracted the eyes of many aristocrats, either overt or covert.

Unfortunately, Angelina didn't come, and Locke lowered his head in disappointment.

There are more than a dozen children of King faustan. Prince kensell and Princess Angelina can only be said to be the most concerned and beloved of the king. Prince kensell can attend the banquet because he is the actual leader of the lion army. Angelina's virtual position as the head of the magician army is not qualified.

Drinking muggy wine, Locke's mood has changed from the excitement of becoming an aristocrat to the emptiness and bitterness of being far away from his relatives.

Half a month later, he will leave forstein to embark on an unknown journey to the omor empire. Locke has always been a stable person. Up to now, he can't say he regrets it. He just hesitated when he was about to leave.

"I hope everything will be better." Locke sighed in a low voice and then dried the red wine in the glass.

Adjusting his mood, Locke walked into the hall below with a smile. He needed to say hello to the nobles he knew and make friends.

Including Prince kensell, marquis marmen, Baron kaiduoqi, Knight will, and several new Knights he just met. Locke just found that Viscount Melson and his uncle count George also came to the banquet hall. These people all need him to toast one by one.

People change, including Locke. He doesn't like socializing, but he has to.

Everything is for survival.

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