The Original Vampire

  After entering Lion’s Roar Castle, the steward Drinden personally took Colin and his party to a courtyard.

  ”Lord Viscount, please take a rest. I will send someone to inform you after the dinner begins.”

  ”Okay.”

  Since Joyce is not in a hurry to see Colin, Colin can’t show any urgency either.

  However, considering that the dwarf army is about to catch up, Colin’s side cannot afford to wait.

  But Colin also understood that the more he couldn’t afford to wait, the more he had to act calmly, otherwise he would be at a disadvantage in the subsequent negotiations.

  With nothing to do, Colin simply took off his armor, took a shower, and changed into aristocratic attire.

  In the evening, the sky suddenly became gloomy, and darkness enveloped the earth earlier than usual.

  Lightning flashes across the sky from time to time like silver snakes dancing wildly, and bursts of thunder explode over Winter City, making people’s eardrums ache.

“Dong dong dong.”

  Covered by the roaring thunder, Colin almost didn’t hear the knock on the door.

  Opening the door, he saw a young maid standing outside, respectfully inviting Colin to the banquet.

  Colin nodded, and together with Bachelor Daun, put on the raincoats prepared by the maid, and dove into the violent storm.

  This heavy rain made the guests at the banquet a little embarrassed, but the banquet hall of the main castle was still very lively, and the bursts of laughter could be heard far away, and even the thunder could not cover it up.

  Taking off his dripping raincoat and handing it to the attendant, Colin straightened his clothes and strode onto the thick wool carpet in the banquet hall. The soft and comfortable touch made Colin feel like he was walking on the clouds.

  In the banquet hall, seven crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, surrounding a large crystal chandelier with a diameter of three meters in the center. The burning candles inside illuminated every corner of the hall as if it were daytime.

  On the dark red carpet, there is only a long table in the middle. The table is covered with white velvet. On it are various kinds of exquisite food and precious red wine. There are also many pure gold knives and forks placed next to it. and ceramic dishes.

  There was a group of elegantly dressed gentlemen and ladies around the table. When Colin walked in, they all cast inquiring glances, as if they wanted to see what Viscount Angelet, who had recently become famous in the North, was like. What does it look like?

  Colin didn’t pay attention to the curious looks of everyone. Shi Shiran walked to the dining table. A maid with a bright smile thoughtfully handed over the tableware and then asked Colin softly what he wanted.

  Colin glanced around the table and did not see deer blood wine – such a vulgar thing would certainly not appear on a formal banquet table.

  Disappointed, he randomly picked up some desserts.

  Mage Cusius who followed over happily filled himself a plate full of food, causing the nobles around him to cast disdainful glances from time to time.

  Especially when they saw the mage robe on Cusius, their disgust was barely concealed.

  However, Kusius seemed to ignore these glances, and still poured himself a large glass of champagne and began to eat and drink.

  Colin ignored him and stood casually in a deserted corner, eating dessert while listening to Bachelor Dawn introduce the various characters in the hall.

  Most of the people here were members of the Saint Hilde family, but they were all unimportant side branches. Colin listened absentmindedly and didn’t remember a few of them at all.

  There were only two people who made Colin’s eyes linger for a moment.

  One is Knight Thomas St. Hilde, the commander of the Winter City defense force. The Uman family’s army can successfully enter the city this time, and this person’s help is definitely indispensable.

  There is another person, Nina St. Hilde, the daughter of the St. Hilde family whom Count Morrison wants to marry.

  This cousin of Vera has a pretty face and exudes the elegance and dignity of a lady. It is no wonder that she was favored by Earl Morrison.

  Looking at the smiling Nina, Colin suddenly recalled the strange scene he saw under the clock tower of Papilio Castle when he visited the Morrison family that night and secretly wondered whether he should destroy this marriage.

  Colin always felt a little unbearable to push such a flowery girl into the Morrison family’s fire pit.

  Moreover, to prevent Nina from marrying into the Morrison family, we can also see what the Morrison family’s reaction will be.

  If they are really in a hurry, it means that the blood pool under the bell tower may be inevitably connected to the daughter of Saint Hilde who has been married over the years.

  Just as Colin was plotting against the Morrison family, Count Uman walked in, followed by Valla.

  However, Colin was surprised to find that Valla was wearing a viscount dress!

  It seems that after breaking with the Saint Xion family, Earl Uman has also determined to restore Valla’s legitimate son status and confirm his inheritance rights.

  This banquet is also a good opportunity to formally introduce Valla to the northern nobles.

  As if feeling Colin’s gaze, Varla glanced at Colin, and then immediately looked away.

  ”I didn’t expect Valla to be Count Uman’s true legitimate son.” Bachelor Daun seemed to have seen some clues, and his tone was quite emotional.

  ”Yeah, who would have thought of this.” Colin said with a smile.

  Just as Count Uman was introducing all the gentlemen and ladies to his real son one by one, the banquet hall suddenly became quiet.

  When Colin was wondering, he saw a tall woman walking in from the door of the hall.

  She has chestnut hair that is as soft and bright as silk, draped over her thin and fair shoulders. She has a chiseled face. Although she has no makeup, her perfect facial features and milk-white skin make her look even more elegant and refined.

  It’s just that she has a pair of peach blossom eyes, with a slight natural pink halo around the eyes, and the ends of the eyes are slightly raised. Even if she is not smiling, she still has a charming and bright smile, and her eyes are blurred and intoxicating.

  Her whole body is covered in loose priest robes. Only when she is walking, will she occasionally reveal her exquisite body curves, towering breasts, slender waist, round plump tunics, and slender legs. Faintly visible, it attracts people’s imagination.

  But her demeanor was extremely pious, her whole body exuded the brilliance of holiness, and she had an awe-inspiring and inviolable temperament, just like an ascetic monk in the church.

  The natural temptation of charming bones and the holiness of still water, two contradictory qualities appeared in this female priest at the same time, blending into a soul-stirring charm, which made everyone present couldn’t help but feel in their hearts. waves.

  ”Who is she?” Colin swallowed quietly and asked Bachelor Dawn.

  ”The new Archbishop of the North—Pastor Adjani.” Bachelor Dawn’s voice was slightly hoarse, and he seemed to be shocked by Adjani’s beauty.

  ”Such a young archbishop?” Colin looked at Bachelor Dawn in disbelief.

  You know, the position of archbishop is responsible for the entire northern diocese. This woman must be in her early twenties.

  Although age and ability are not necessarily directly proportional, in a complete system, it is shocking to be able to occupy such a high position at such an age.

  Bachelor Daun nodded seriously, indicating that he was not mistaken: “It is said that this archbishop is only twenty-four years old, but he is highly valued by the Pope, and his promotion speed is simply staggering. The

  situation in the North during this period The storm is surging, and the church’s personnel changes in the North are also drastic. Archbishop Adjani just took office at the beginning of this year.”

  Colin’s expression changed slightly as if he understood something: “So, this woman should be supporting Joey. Who is this?”

  ”It should be.”

  While gossiping with Bachelor Daun, Colin was shocked to find that Archbishop Adjani was walking directly in his direction.

  ”Good evening, Viscount Angelet!”

  The beautiful female priest came to Colin, bowed, and then smiled.

  In an instant, like a peacock in full bloom and epiphyllum in full bloom, the entire banquet hall became brighter.

  All the men present had their hearts beating fast, their mouths were dry, and they wished they could replace Colin and stand in front of the archbishop.

  But soon, Adjani stopped smiling and returned to her original indifferent and distant expression, as if an angel had descended into the mortal world, looking down at her followers.

  ”Good evening, Archbishop Adjani!”

  Colin greeted in a calm tone, but infinite vigilance arose in his heart.

  This woman is as coquettish as a poppy flower, full of fatal temptations. If one is not careful, she may be pulled into the endless abyss at any time.

  No wonder he became an archbishop at such a young age, it is really impressive!

  ”I heard that you are a kind lord. You not only provide food for the slaves during the famine season, but also send people to teach the slave children.” Adjani’s voice was clear and slightly lazy as if it was a summer afternoon. The girl who had just woken up was acting coquettishly to her lover.

  Colin moved his eyes back and found the figure of the emeritus bishop behind Adjani. These things were obviously told to Adjani by the former Bishop of Ice Rock City and now the Bishop of Winter City.

  ”Archbishop, you are very flattering. These are just my responsibilities as the lord of Ice Rock City.”

  Adjani was about to speak when she saw a small figure walking into the hall door again.

  But just this small figure made all the nobles present bow and salute.

  Obviously, this is the arrival of the current nominal “owner” of Roar Castle – Joyce St. Hilde.

  Colin also quickly put down the dinner plate in his hand and bowed to the host of today’s banquet.

  At the same time, he glanced at the wall clock on the wall – this little guy was actually late.

  I don’t know if it was intentional, or…

  ”Viscount Angelet!”

  Just as Colin was cursing secretly, he actually heard Joyce calling his name.

  ”Master Joyce!” Colin hurriedly stepped out of the queue, feeling a little confused.

  Joyce raised his chin and said angrily: “You are going too far!”

  Colin suddenly felt a chill in his heart.

  Um?

  Is it so exciting to come up?