Whispering Poems

Chapter 1525 The Knight's Audience

The water in the bath is different from the natural stream water, and cannot reflect the specific appearance of the maid behind him. Xia De can only see her blurred and shaking shadow stopping behind him through the water surface.

"Knight, I'm sorry, we were not prepared for hospitality and offended you just now at the door."

A familiar voice said cautiously:

"Because we were not well prepared, you made a miscalculation and arrived early. I'm really sorry."

"Actually, it's nothing. After all, I accepted the Duke's commission. It's okay to wait a little longer."

Xia De replied, and then saw the shadow on the water becoming more and more clear, and then he felt the hair brushing the top of his head, and then swept his shoulders out of the water.

The maid behind her bent slightly and whispered something in Xia De's ear, as if she was worried about being heard by the Duchess.The large hot spring bathroom is very empty, and even the low voice is extremely clear:

"The family education in the Duke's Manor is very strict, and maids who make mistakes will be severely punished."

Even if he didn't turn his head to look, even if he couldn't see the reflection on the water, Xia De could guess that Tifa must have bit her rosy lips lightly after this sentence.

The warm and humid air she breathed when she spoke gently stroked Xia De's ears:

"So, knight, can you not tell Duchess Galina Cavendish about our mistakes?"

It wasn't until this moment that Xia De doubted whether the conversation inside and outside the fence at the gate of the manor was intentional or accidental by this beautiful maid.

"Please rest assured, I swear by the glory of the knight, I will not tell the truth, your hospitality is very good."

Then his words were interrupted very impolitely, there was fear in that voice, but more of a smile:
"This is not acceptable. The master's punishment is really serious. If you tell her what happened just now, each of us will be punished. So."

This is definitely not Xia De's illusion, his ear was bitten.Afterwards, a smooth and white arm rubbed against his neck, stretching out from his back like a long snake.The maid's hand held Shad's chin impolitely, forcing him to turn his head sideways.

So, he saw Tifa Servet squatting and bending down beside the bath, saw her smooth long black hair already wet with steam, and saw the white and milk-like perfect skin in contrast to the black hair , saw the pursed red lips, the handsome nose, and the pair of black eyes staring at him.

Tifa stared at him and said softly:

"So, honorable guest, Knight of Hamilton of Rejed, please punish me, as long as you don't tell Duke Galina Cavendish about our rudeness, as long as you can appease the anger in your heart, except for that matter , you can do anything"

Although Xia De's heart is indeed filled with certain emotions, it is definitely not anger:
"Wait a minute, I don't understand more and more. It's like this, you don't need to apologize to me."

"But that's out of the question, knight, and I've come to you for my reward."

Therefore, the maid who made a mistake took the initiative to make a decision for him under "panic" and "guilt".

She closed her eyes, her black eyelashes trembling with water droplets, and then kissed Xia De.

The blurred shadows of the two were reflected on the water, but with a "plop", the "rude" maid and the knight who was waiting for the duchess fell into the water together.

(Mia is running.)

At four o'clock in the afternoon, on the first floor, in the guest room, in front of the floor-to-ceiling mirror, Xia De opened his arms and asked the maids to tidy up the new formal suit on his body.He actually didn't want anyone to help him get dressed, but when Tifa looked at him with black eyes, Shad, who had just come out of the bathroom together, couldn't say any more words of rejection.

The black-haired maid is naturally also here, but she is standing on the side of Xia De to adjust his tie.Because she had just taken a shower, the perfume on the girl's body was quite clear.Seeing Xia De staring at himself through the mirror, the maid lady still cared and said:

"Knight, I'm going to see the Duke in a while. You must not stare at her like this. The Duchess of Saladir is hundreds of times prettier than me. Don't show such disrespect."

"Just now."

He really wanted to know how the girl in front of him viewed the relationship between the two parties, but the maid pressed her finger on Xia De's lips:

"Now, don't say anything."

She looked at Xia De with a gentle expression in her black eyes:

"I just adjusted your emotions for you, so that you can now go to see the Duke with a clean mind. This is the duty of a maid."

The maids who helped Shad tidy up the cuffs, pockets and collars all laughed, and even Shad couldn't hold back a smile.

Tifa gave Shad a side kiss:
"Be good for a while, knight."

After Xia De changed into decent clothes, he was led by six maids lined up in front of him and followed by six maids lined up in two rows behind him, and finally got the honor of going upstairs to meet the Countess .

Miss Tifa Thurwitt followed him by his side to prevent the visiting guest from wandering off, molesting the maid, or causing damage to the manor.

A red carpet was laid on the floor of the second floor, so under such a solemn and solemn situation, Xia De entered the study room on the second floor, and after nearly two hours of long and wet waiting, he finally met Galina Ka Duchess Wendish.

The red-haired duchess was clearly well-groomed, just like the description of "noble-born female nobles" in all chivalrous novels. She sat with a noble posture and a proud expression behind a desk, which was placed on the desk to set off her. A golden pen holder with status, a paperweight made of jade material, and some very old books.

After the maid's report, she put down the pen in her hand, then sat up straight, and looked at the young knight who walked in.

The thirteen maids did not leave, but stood in two rows on both sides of the desk. Only Tifa came behind Miss Galina.

She blinked at Xia De, and Xia De, who had just received the "audience training" downstairs, put his left hand on the shoulder of his right hand, and then knelt on one knee on the red wool carpet:

"It is an honor to meet you, Duke Galina Cavendish."

The maids on the side were holding back their smiles, after all, everyone here knew about the relationship between Xia De and the owner of the manor.The black-haired head maid glanced at them with "stern" eyes, telling the girls to keep their dignity, and then said loudly:

"Knight Hamilton of Reged, you have accepted the Duke's mission in accordance with the glorious tradition. So, have you brought the treasure the Duke desires at this time?"

"Yes, the most honorable guardian of Saladir, the great witch of balance, the purple rhododendron of Cavendish, and the guardian of the southern border of Delarion."

Xia De recited the "lines" that he was asked to memorize just now. Of course, Miss Galina's titles are far more than these. At this time, he only said the more important ones.

"I brought you those treasures, please allow me to present them to you."

He got up and looked at the four girls who were holding trays, and the four of them walked to the desk one by one, showing the items covered in red cloth to the owner of the manor.

"The crown that symbolizes the supreme power of Delarion, you deserve such noble power."

The crown was presented, and Miss Galina looked it over, pursed her lips, and confirmed that it was indeed the real thing.

"Please let me offer you the spring water that spews endless wine. But even the most noble wine is not one ten thousandth of yours."

The wine bottle is offered, with a small spout placed beside it.A note introduced the information about the wine bottle. In fact, Miss Galina knew about this relic, but she just didn't expect Shade to find this.

"Please allow me to offer the ancient Holy Grail, which comes from the solid earth beneath our feet, may the earth be with you and me."

The red cloth on the Holy Grail was removed, and Miss Galina looked at the small golden cup, then her eyes widened slightly, and she looked at Xia De suspiciously.This wasn't the clay chalice she thought it was, this golden chalice reminded her of some other creation recorded in the council's documents.

"Afterwards, please allow me to offer you the Philosopher's Stone, which represents the highest skill in alchemy and is known as the 'Pearl of the Crown of Alchemy'. Look at this bright red color, which matches your hair color very well."

Shad spoke the words Tifa had patiently taught him in the bathroom.

"Really found it?"

The Duchess, who was expressionless on the surface, was actually quite shocked in her heart.The maid put the tray in front of her, and after the red silk cloth was removed, the pendant in the jewelry box was displayed.

It looks like a shining scarlet "gem" embedded in a silver shell.Even a well-informed witch can't help but take a deep breath at this moment, it's really beautiful.

Four trays were placed on the desk.Even though I heard that Xia De found all the "treasures" in only three hours and had lunch with his pet cat, the well-informed Duchess still sighed in her heart at this moment:

"Is this fate?"

"knight!"

The Duke would not talk directly to the knight, so the black-haired maid loyally asked questions on behalf of her master, and looked at the knight with black eyes smiling:

"Five treasures, I only took out four at this time. Could it be that you haven't found the last treasure, your fiery heart? This is the treasure that the Duke wants most."

"No, I have already found it, please allow me to present it to Duke Galina with my own hands."

Xia De said and walked to the front of the table.

In fact, even Tifa didn't know what Shad was going to show.But the treasure of "heart" is actually the simplest, as long as Xia De can show his feelings, he will pass.

Therefore, they didn't doubt whether Xia De could get it, but were curious about Xia De's choice.Then, the Duke and the maids watched as Xia De unbuttoned his coat, then unbuttoned his white shirt, and finally exposed his left chest.

　PS: Ask for tickets at the end of the month!Tomorrow is the last day of this month!

　
(End of this chapter)