before he was crowned king

The first courtyard is the surrounding area and part of the garden of St. Via Royal Palace. On both sides are imperial palace guards lined up neatly, with shining mithril helmets, long gun barrels, and blood-red rolled soft armor. These guards are only for Kari. Queen Na is in charge alone, and their commander is the queen's first knight, Woodhees.Usually they are responsible for patrolling and guarding, but today they are lined up by the roadside in costumes to wait for the arrival of the dinner guests.

To the east of the courtyard is the splendid St. Corinthian Church.This church has a long history. It was built before the royal family of St. Via and was the holy place for the coronation of successive kings.The twilight falls on this ancient building, the snow-white walls are a little peeling, the bronze-colored door is tightly closed to reveal the coolness, only the rose window inlaid with painted paintings is still dazzlingly beautiful.

Sean followed His Royal Highness Mars, and they passed through the middle gate and came to the second courtyard.There are large and small royal palaces here. In order to ensure court discipline, their operations are strictly restricted. Some are used for trial, and some are used for entertaining guests, with different effects.

And tonight's banquet will be held in the Imperial Hall, the golden hall with the largest dome.

"His Royal Highness Prince Mars Salfield!" The waiter outside the door lowered his head and loudly read the honorable name of the visitor.

Under Sean's feet are blue and white fine bricks with wrong patterns. After being guided by the waiter through the three-storey pool, he finally entered this luxurious and magnificent hall called "Empire Sofa".

"His Royal Highness Mars." People from all directions poured in one after another, and the complex smell of perfume floated in the air.These guests are like moths flapping their fans, eagerly gathering towards the new flames at the banquet.

"Everyone, good evening." Mars smiled. He gracefully took the goblet from the waiter and handled it with ease. Sean stood quietly behind Mars, concentrating on playing the role of the waiter. The face remained absolutely peaceful.

The circle of aristocrats in the capital city is only that big, and it will take at least a few decades to replace each other.As a former member of the circle, Sean was not able to fully integrate here, but he already had a neat file in his mind, which recorded information about every noble in the capital.

Sean knew these nobles, but these nobles did not know Sean.While their eyes were focused on Mars, they were all looking at this strange handsome young man from the corner of their eyes.They have maintained a tacit understanding for many years, no one opened their mouths to ask, just like the youth is invisible, they are all waiting for Mars to speak first.

"Your Highness, why don't you see Lambert?" someone asked.

"Unfortunately, Lambert left the capital a few days ago, so he couldn't come to the banquet." At this time, Mars raised his hand and patted the young man's shoulder, "This is my current waiter, Sean Miller, studying at the Imperial Academy of Magic, is responsible for taking over all of Lambert's affairs."

After a fleeting silence, everyone put different labels on this young man named Sean Miller according to their own understanding...With the deliberate guidance of Mars, the surroundings were full of enthusiastic approval Voice.

Sean didn't say much, except for a simple thank you, he kept silent and smiled modestly and politely.

"Which adult's surname is Miller?" Someone asked suddenly.

"Miller is my father's surname, and he is a pharmacist." Sean slowly told the lie he had made up.

Everyone has undergone imperceptible changes. Pharmacists, like doctors, are still respected professions in the Sanvia Empire.It's just that no matter how extraordinary the profession is, the young man is still an ordinary civilian after all.

The xenophobia of the superior nobles has never disappeared, and Sean knows it well.His parentage was destined to be a difficult link.Concealment is the most embarrassing way to deal with such a disadvantage that cannot be concealed.Compared with rumors after the leak, Sean chose to speak from his own mouth.

His purpose is to let everyone know that a civilian appeared at the dinner today.

Some people gradually dispersed, and Sean witnessed them carrying this shocking news to one person after another. Although it may not be a good reputation, his name is spreading rapidly in the aristocratic circle.

Sean is very satisfied with his first appearance.In a group, notoriety is not terrible, but being unknown is the saddest thing.

"Mars." A deep voice came from the side.

Sean looked away, and the crowd diverted automatically like a tide cut by a knife.It was a middle-aged man with the same silver hair as Mars.

"Brother Fern." Mars smiled, and the two brothers opened their arms, and separated immediately after embracing each other affectionately.

"You weren't on patrol in Sagunto, how did you come back?" Mars asked.

"Originally yes." His Highness Fern waved his hand, "Knowing that Duke Oscar is triumphant, my mother urged me to come back to the capital."

"Really..." Mars' eyes darkened, "Will Sister Xifeng attend today?"

"Ha, I'm afraid she won't. She is the 'Spear of the Empire', and she is busy fighting with those sub-orcs every day." Fern raised his eyebrows lightly, "I am afraid that she is still stationed at night with the Empire's firearm battalion. .”

"It's really a blessing for Saint Via to have such a brave sister Tisifeng." Mars nodded in agreement.

Fern didn't refute, but just smiled with an unclear meaning, and then his gaze fell to another part of the hall, "Uncle Henry is here, I'll go over and say hello first."

"Yes." Mars watched Fern go away, he turned around and walked in the opposite direction, with a little imperceptible indifference in his eyes.

"Your Highness, are you not going to see Grand Duke Henry?"

"Why rush now. Elder brother will go first, and it's inappropriate for me to follow." Mars said calmly, "Besides, Uncle Henry always follows mother's wishes, so naturally he prefers elder brother."

Sean silently observed the direction of hundreds of people in the hall. These people seemed to be swimming aimlessly like tail fish, but in fact they were all rushing for their own bait.Unknowingly, under this dome-shaped dome, it has been divided into groups with large and small interests that mutually restrain each other.

Some intangible differences are visible to the naked eye. His Highness Fern walks around with big figures who show their faces in the hall, while the people clustered around His Highness Mars, except for the beautiful and weak noble girls, are mostly young and promising but low-level new nobility.

These people belong to the lower reaches of the circle, and some have not even gained a foothold.His Highness Fern, whose eyes are above the top, has no energy to pay attention to them. Although Mars may not really like these people, he is different from His Highness Fern in that he is willing to spend time doing some beautiful superficial work to give these people the desire. respect.

The collection of powers is undeniably real.Under the banner of the first heir, His Royal Highness Fern can feed big fish like Grand Duke Henry after easily catching a batch of fry, while Mars, who came late, can only retreat to the edge to catch shrimps and crabs.

Of course, in a wide ocean, there will not be only one big fish.

"Please, Mrs. Mary Victoria, the banquet is about to begin." The voice of the waiter outside the door reached Sean's ears. The woman walked gracefully and dignifiedly with a fan in her left hand. On her left was a tall and handsome black-haired young man. , holding a beautiful young girl in his right hand.

"That is the only female magister in the empire. You know Erics. He is the heir of the Cabed family. That girl is the widow of Viscount Sean, who has the same name as you, and is also the daughter of Duke Oscar. "Mars said softly.

Sean froze for a moment, only then did he realize that what Mars said was teaching him to know people.

"Yes, I do," Sean said.

"Let's go, they are also the protagonists of this night banquet." Mars said lightly, and walked towards the three with a glass of wine.

"Your Highness Mars." Madam Mary smiled and nodded slightly.

"Mrs. Mary, I am glad to see that you are still radiant." Mars said, "Good evening, Alex, and Mrs. Lilian..."

"His Royal Highness Mars." Alex bowed and saluted, while the girl on the other side lowered her head slightly.

"I'm sorry Your Highness, Lilian had a serious illness before, and she hasn't recovered mentally yet. I hope you will forgive me." Mrs. Mary said lightly on the girl's shoulder.

"Of course, don't worry." Mars nodded in understanding, "I hope Mrs. Lilian can recover soon."

"Thank you for your kindness." Madam Mary changed the subject, "Your Highness Mars, I heard that you invited Erics to join the Falcon Club in the academy."

"Yeah, after all, Alex is a rare genius."

Madam Mary was chatting with Mars, and Sean stood where he was, and found that Erics eyes seemed to drift towards him, as if he was surprised by his appearance.

Sean did not make eye contact with Alex, he was looking at the girl in front of him.

After careful calculation, he and Lilian hadn't seen each other for half a year, but today's encounter surprised Sean.

The once beautiful and agile white swan on the lake seems to have been reduced to a stuffed animal placed on a high platform.

Such a change surprised Sean even.

It might be difficult for others to notice, but Xie En felt all kinds of weirdness in the girl right away.Although there was only a marriage between them that was nothing, it was undeniable that in order to maintain this marriage, Sean knew Lilian very well.

The girl's dress, jewelry, collocation... are completely different choices from the past. Even the coiled hair is Lilian's most rejected hairstyle.

Sean narrowed his eyes slightly, not sure why.Perhaps after he left, Lilian changed completely.

But there is one thing that cannot be explained by any reason.Grand Duke Oscar has not yet appeared, but Mrs. Mary took the initiative to hold Lilian's hand...

This tender drama is flawless in the eyes of others, but in Sean's eyes, it is really low-key.

After all, no one knows more about what kind of person Mary Victoria is than Sean.