Skeleton King

When night fell, everyone moved from the garden to the hall.

The musicians in the hall had already been prepared, and the soothing dance music had already been played. Prince Xiben invited the daughter of the city lord of Nice to dance the opening dance.The daughter of the lord of Nice City is a girl with red hair. She has two freckles on her face, but she is very cute.

Nou stood on the edge of the dance floor.

Few of the aristocratic girls in the Port of Nice know the identity of Nou, but seeing Prince Xiben often standing with Nou, and seeing Nou's demeanor, the girls know that Nou has an extraordinary background.At the banquet, there were also quite a few girls who gave Nuo Ou all the looks.

However, when Prince Xiben invited the second partner, Nuoou didn't end up dancing either.

This also disappointed many girls at the banquet, although there was no shortage of male guests at this banquet.

Many people from the Georgia Knights training camp received the invitation from Prince Xiben, and they all came to the banquet.However, these young nobles were not all complacent.

Some swordsmen spun around the dance floor quickly with their partners, some drank precious wine as white water, and some sat directly on chairs by the stairs, holding their heads dejectedly.

The passing rate of the Knights' final assessment has never been high, only more than half.Although many people were aware of their own strength when they took part in the final assessment, and they had already anticipated the result, but when this moment really came, they still couldn't accept it.

At this banquet, except for Nuoou, Ace was not familiar with most of the people.Ace greeted a few people casually, and sat down on the sofa in the corner of the banquet.

Ace's eyes swept across the entire banquet, and when he met a swordsman of the Georgia Knights, Ace's eyes would stay longer.Ace could guess who got the Silver Frost Leaf and who didn't just by looking at everyone's expressions.

To Ace's surprise, David Richter also received an invitation from Prince Nishimoto to attend the banquet.

Although David Richter was sitting in a wheelchair, his face was bloodless, and even a piece of his originally flowing silver short hair was cut off due to an injury, his expression was not sluggish, David Richter just wrinkled Brows, as if worried about something.

Ace hadn't decided whether to go to condolences to David Richter, when he saw Nou leave the dance floor and walk towards him.Jerrold Horsley, who was standing next to Nou just now, walked up to David Richter.Even though there were many people, Ace also noticed that when Gerald Horsley walked in front of David Richter, David Richter showed a happy expression and sat up slightly .

But soon, other things attracted Ace's attention.

Seeing Noou approaching, Ace asked him, "What? Didn't you invite the girls to dance? It's not a gentleman to leave the ladies alone."

Nou sat on the sofa next to Ace, and said calmly: "Today, there are far more unmarried men than unmarried women. It is unlikely that any girls will be alone."

Ace joked: "But how can other people compare with the little Duke Green?"

Nuo's eyes turned to Prince Xiben in the center of the dance floor. Prince Xiben is 24 years old this year, but he is not yet married. He is the dream lover of most girls in the empire.

Ace followed Nou's line of sight, smiled and said nothing.No matter how noble Noou's status is, it cannot be compared with Prince Xiben.

Nuo looked at the crowd at the ball and said: "Time flies, six years have passed. I still remember the day when I first left the eastern plains of the Louisiana province for Bremen, but After being awarded the title of knight this time, I don’t know when I will have the opportunity to go to Bremen again.”

Ace looked at the young people who were full of ambition and complacency, or the young people who were sad and decadent in the ball, and said: "Yes. Tonight will be a watershed. Since they left the Georgia Knights, the gap between them It will grow bigger and bigger. Those who have won the title of knight will become the heirs of their family's title, and those who have not won the title of knight will not be able to enjoy the blessings of their ancestors and must start over on their own."

Thinking that Ace is also the second type of person, Nou didn't speak.

It was Ace, who asked, "Jerrold Horsley went out to sea and hunted the bone-deep sea dragon, and gave the magic crystal to David Richter?" Otherwise, David Richter should be The most frustrated of all present.He is not only the heir to Count Richter, but also the only son of the current Count Richter.

"No, there seems to be an accident at sea. Jerrold Horsley has left the sea, and he has never encountered the bone-penetrating sea dragon again." Nou gave a different answer than Ace expected.

Ace was puzzled, "But..."

Noel: "Jerrold Horsley gave David Richter the silver frost leaf he got earlier."

Ace asked in surprise, "Why?"

Nuo Ou: "The situation of each family is different. The Horsley family has many descendants. Although Gerald Horsley is the son of Baron Horsley and has outstanding talents, he has 6 older brothers. They They all have the title of knight. Even if Gerald Horsley becomes a knight, he will also be ranked seventh in succession, and it is basically impossible for him to inherit the title."

"The Horsley family is also in the Louisiana province. If Gerald Horsley wants to make a difference, it is best to find a strong backer near their family fief."

Ace: "So Gerald Horsley is your man."

Nou looked at Ace without denying it.

If Gerald Horsley wanted to make a name for himself, someone had to give him a place to use his talent.In Louisiana Province, there are only two big families, the Green Family and the Richter Family.

When they first arrived at the Georgia Knights training camp, the heir of the Richter family was a useless little fat man, while the heir of the Green family became famous at a young age and was already a level 4 swordsman.

It is self-evident how Jerrold Horsley, who had planned his life early, would choose.

Ace: "When did it happen?"

Nou: "In the second year of the Georgia Knights training camp, you would have various reasons to skip class every day. When I was in class, I would partner with Jerrold Horsley. It has been a long time, and his future Belonging, we have a tacit understanding. Before coming to the port of Nice, Gerald Horsley swore his allegiance to me."

Ace: "Does David Richter know?"

Nou shook his head.

Ace sighed, and Nou accepted Gerald Horsley's allegiance, not only got a talented swordsman, but also influenced the future patriarch of the Richter family with Gerald Horsley. decision making.

For the crucial knight assessment, Jerrold Horsley gave up his chance to pass the assessment and sent the silver frost leaf to David Richter.Wouldn't David Richter be grateful if he knew Gerald Horsley wanted to take advantage of him?

Ace, who knew David Richter well, knew that David Richter would definitely, and he would feel guilty for Gerald Horsley, who failed the exam because he had succeeded Earl Richter. For knighthood, use Jerrold Horsley.Compared with the original retainers of the Richter family, Jerrold Horsley, who grew up with him, will also gain David Richter's trust more.

But David Richter would not know that behind all this there is the shadow of Nuo Ou.Someday in the future, when they all inherit the title, Noel will gain stronger control over the province of Louisiana where David Richter is not looking.

Nou will not use this to infringe on the interests of the Richter family, let alone try to annex the Richter family. That will not only attract the vigilance and dissatisfaction of the imperial capital, but Nou will also lose the most important information channel.

Regardless of whether other families or the imperial capital want to take action against the Green family in the future, they cannot avoid the Richter family. The Richter family is also a means for the imperial capital to check and balance the Green family.Keeping the Richter family is for the heart of Antidu.It's just on the side of the couch, how can you allow others to sleep soundly?

Ace: "Don't say that David Richter doesn't know, even if he knows, he will eat this combination of carrots and sticks." For noble children, titles are too important. It's two completely different lives.

Because of this, even Nuo Ou sometimes doesn't understand why Ace can be so indifferent to fame and fortune.

Feeling that this topic is a bit heavy, Nou said: "It's just hard work for you to clean up so many training venues with David Richter before."

Ace chuckled, "Compared to what Gerald Horsley did, what I did is naturally not worth mentioning."

Nou suddenly said: "Do you think I did this wrong? After all, David Richter has been with us for six years, and we usually have a friendly relationship, but I spy on his family through his hands secret."

Although no matter how many people come to ask, Nuo Ou will not feel that he has done something wrong, but only Ace's thoughts, Nuo Ou attaches great importance to it.Then, Ace is always unpredictable. Sometimes he is just, kind, and idealistic, and sometimes he is not.

Ace said in surprise, "No, why do you think so?"

Nuo Ou: "In the past, when someone lost a martial arts contest, they would 'practice sword' with David Richter until he was covered in bruises. You would also go to him, and then you would 'accidentally' let your hand His sword was knocked down by him. David Richter is very simple, and he will believe that he has improved every time."

Ace: "How old was he at that time? He was only thirteen or fourteen years old, and he was still a child. I couldn't bear it. Now, is Gerald Horsley forcing him to form a team? Is it Gerald Horsley? Horsley put the knife on his neck and asked him to accept the silver frost leaf? No, this is David Richter's own choice. He is 18 years old and no longer a child worthy of pity Now, he should know what he has to give for what he gets."

"Nuoou, you are the heir of the Green family. In the near future, you will also inherit your father's title, your family's fief, and your responsibility is to let your subjects spend their lives safely and happily. This continent is so big, There are known and unknown islands overseas, but those are not your responsibility. Each of us can protect the people around us, so that our cherished people can finish the hot soup when they return from the journey, and when the heavy rain is pouring It is enough to hold up an umbrella for them when the time comes."

Nou: "When I stand higher, I have to think more and more things, and I will also calculate some people and things. But, Ace, no matter what I do, I will never hide from you."

Ace stared at Nou's eyes, which looked like the purest sapphires, and he said, "Me neither. If you ask, I will tell you."

if you ask.