Margarida Mag concealed her appearance, changed into a simpler dress, blended in with the residents of Bear Castle, and participated in the "Bear Castle Banquet".
The food is not fancy enough.
The wine is not aromatic enough.
However, it feels quite novel.
As the second daughter of the Grand Duke of Tulip, Margarida has enjoyed so many things that are hard for ordinary people to imagine.
But there has never been a dinner party with so many people and no restrictions.
That’s right!
Free!
When she was in Fapor, Margarida had to maintain the etiquette of the second daughter of the Tulip family no matter what occasion she appeared in - that is, maintaining a polite fake smile, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, giving people the impression that she was very gentle, understood you very well, and appreciated you.
This is the "etiquette" she started learning when she was six years old.
And the purpose of learning such etiquette?
Naturally, it was to recruit a son-in-law for the Tulip family.
As the second daughter of the Tulip family, her fate had already been determined.
Since you enjoy the rights brought by the family, you naturally need to fulfill the corresponding obligations.
Margarida was also mentally prepared for this.
only……
Not long ago, a casual chat with Lord Porti, a court official, made her waver.
The other party didn't say anything, but just described to her how big the world was.
Since then, she wanted to go and see it.
When Dirkmo took the initiative to approach the Tulip family and her father agreed to their request to marry her, she finally made up her mind to leave Fapor - Dirkmo was a good man, young, powerful, and had the title of "Dragon Slayer". Even though he liked fancy clothes, food, and beautiful women, and often had some scandals with certain ladies that should not be spread, Margarida could tolerate it.
This is the kind of education she received since childhood.
And, her father is the same.
But there was one thing Margarida couldn't stand.
Dirkmo was clearly highly regarded by the Rose Family and given many resources, but he chose to betray.
Margarida believed that Dirkmo knew the status of the Rose Family and the Tulip Family.
I also believe that Dirkmo knew what would happen once he joined the Tulip Family.
The waves are surging in the dark.
It is likely to turn into an open "war".
Similar wars have broken out in the past.
The result is a lose-lose situation for both sides.
This time?
Margarida didn't know what the outcome would be, but it made her dislike traitors like Dirkmo even more—not only did he betray the Rose Family, but he also betrayed the Tulip Family.
Since the other party joined the Tulip Family for power.
Then for the sake of power, he could naturally leave the Tulip family.
For example: when the Rose Family and the Tulip Family were both defeated.
At that time, it will become an opportunity for the other party.
Margarida was quite sure that this was what the other party thought.
So, she ran away.
Of course, it’s not as noble as imagined.
She really just wanted to see the world.
in addition……
She didn't want to bear the title of 'abandoned bride' - knowing , they would definitely blame her in the end.
die?
Not really.
However, there is a high probability that you will be imprisoned in some cold and dark place and spend your life.
This is not what she wants!
What she wants is a rich life that she loves.
At this moment, the "Xiongbao Dinner" allowed Margarida, who had been depressed, to relax.
Unconsciously, Margarida drank a few more glasses.
Different from the controlled and light drinking in Faber's banquet, at the 'Big Banquet in Schönburg', Margarida followed the Schönburg people and drank from the glass, starting with Goethe. After four glasses in a row, the lady began to raise her glass and toast to the people at the same table.
After knocking down everyone, Margarida, who thought she had won, moved to several places.
Until my head was dizzy, I had to leave the banquet hall and go to the corridor to sober up.
Then……
Margarita saw Sheila.
In the banquet hall, because Margarida had been paying attention to Goethe, she naturally paid attention to Silas.
Opposites attract, likes repel.
Especially when she saw that Sheila was as beautiful as herself, Margarida was full of vigilance.
But when Margarida discovered that Sheila could laugh and jump around without any worries, she began to feel jealous.
A mixture of drunkenness, vigilance and jealousy turned into a sarcastic attack.
However, what Margarida did not expect was that someone actually stood up for Sheila.
The second daughter of the Tulip family looked at Goethe, who had a smile on his face but cold eyes. She sobered up a lot, but she became more and more unconvinced in her heart!
Why should a heartless woman like Sheila be protected?
And she has to be the victim?
Not fair!
This is not fair!
The thoughts in her heart made the second daughter of the Tulip family look past Goethe and look at the still dazed Sheila.
"Good luck for a while doesn't mean good luck for the rest of your life."
After saying this, the second daughter of the Tulip family looked at Goethe.
This time, the second daughter of the Tulip Family did not disguise herself anymore. She took off her mask, revealing a fair and cold face. Her long brown hair fluttered in the night breeze, and her lake green eyes made her temperament even more elegant. Her smile had the innocence of a little girl, but also carried a bit of indescribable arrogance, and... a hint of weirdness.
At least, that's how it seemed to Sheila.
"No matter how bad your luck is, it's better than being a woman who drinks horse urine!"
Sheila shouted.
Margarida's face froze, and the noble and cold feeling disappeared immediately. She growled at Sheila, "That's a metaphor, a description, not the truth, you fool."
"You're a horse-piss drinking woman."
Sheila sneered.
"What a fool! I told you it was a metaphor..."
"You're a horse-piss drinking woman."
Sheila continued to sneer and interrupted Margarida's words.
"you……"
"You're a horse-piss drinking woman."
Sheila still said the same thing, but it left Margarida speechless.
Goethe glanced at Sheila in surprise.
He was a little suspicious whether Xila was pretending to be stupid.
However, Goethe immediately stopped doubting.
Because when he looked at Sheila, Sheila also looked at him, and told him with a smug and proud look - Am I awesome? Come and praise me!
Will you perform beyond your normal level at certain times?
Goethe guessed.
His eyes turned to Margarida again.
At this time, the second daughter of the Tulip family could no longer hold it in.
But there was nothing out of the ordinary.
On the contrary, the lady walked up to Goethe gracefully and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Mr. Goethe. I was drunk and felt bad, so I said something rude. I hope you don't mind."
After saying this, he bowed slightly and apologized.
Goethe frowned.
He was never afraid of people with pure malice.
He only worries about those with ulterior motives.
But the most vigilant person is the woman who uses gentleness as a knife.
Just like Margarida in front of us.
However , Goethe immediately realized that he had underestimated the opponent.
The Margarida in front of us not only uses gentleness as a knife, but is also good at using various reasonable means.
For example: being honest about your identity.
"I am the second daughter of the Tulip Family of Fabol. I ran away because I was dissatisfied with the marriage that the family arranged for me and Dirkmer. I heard in Fabol that someone had stopped the action of a branch of the Rose Knights, so I was very curious and wanted to see who could stop this sophisticated operation."
"And you are really younger and more handsome than I thought."
"ah?"
"Isn't the lady next to you going to be angry if I say this?"
As Margarida spoke, she gave Goethe a shy smile, then suddenly woke up and looked at Sheila with concern.
And Sheila?
He stood behind Goethe, gnawing on a beef leg, and paid no attention to Margarida.
Um?
Margarida frowned secretly.
Useless?
Did I misjudge their relationship?
Still pretending.
Margarita guessed.
Goethe's brows furrowed even more.
He smelled tea.
Of course, what is more important is the identity of the other party.
The Tulip Family!
During this period of time, at the dinner table every day, Enmlai K and Gejier would give him general information about the forces surrounding the North - Fabol was the focus, and the Tulip Family was mentioned repeatedly.
A noble family no less than the Rose Family, with a long heritage.
The Rose Family is the current ruler of Faber.
In other words, Faber was jointly controlled by two families at the beginning.
At this moment, the Rose Family is superior only in name.
Why would the second daughter of the Tulip family suddenly come to the North?
There is no trick here, Goethe doesn't believe anything he says.
Thinking of this, Goethe continued smiling.
"The one who actually stopped the leader of the Rose Knights was my brother Simlai K. He should be the one you are really interested in."
What is the purpose of having a brother at such a critical moment?
Of course it’s the top pot!
He would not be interested in such a troublesome woman, no matter how beautiful she was.
Let's leave it to my brother.
However, what Goethe did not expect was that Margarida shook her head slightly.
"I know that the person who stopped Dirkmo was Brother Simlai K, but he is my brother. I don't like him. What I like is..."
The second daughter of the Tulip family became more and more bold in her words.
It's almost a public display of affection.
However, Goethe keenly noticed that while the other party was talking to him, he was secretly glancing at Xila.
Xila raised her head at this time.
Humph, you are just pretending!
Margarida felt relieved.
She has seen many girls like this, pretending to be stupid to deceive fools, and a large group of men will fall for it.
But she is different, she is...
"Goethe wouldn't like a woman who drinks horse urine!"
Sheila said seriously.
Margarita: ...
"I said it was a metaphor, it was..."
Margarida retorted almost subconsciously, but she stopped instantly as soon as she said that.
That was a close call!
This guy is so insidious!
She wants to pull me back to the previous rhythm again!
I almost got fooled!
Margarida glanced at Sheila who continued to gnaw on the beef leg as if she was facing a great enemy. The next moment, she turned her head and looked at Goethe again.
"Mr. Goethe, I heard that you are challenging all the second-level professionals?"
"Coincidentally, I am also a second-level professional. Can we have a competition?"
A woman should not only be beautiful, but also have the corresponding strength.
Only in this way can you give birth to excellent bloodline for your husband.
Margarida, who received traditional Faber education, began to show herself from another perspective.
"oh?"
"Here?"
Goethe became interested.
"OK."
"Then I took action?"
When Goethe nodded, Margarida took action.
There was no smile, only seriousness. The second daughter of Tulip had no so-called mercy. Her education had already told her that if she was dueling, she had to be serious.
whoosh!
Margarida flashed in front of Goethe and stabbed Goethe's chest with a narrow-bladed sword in her hand.
But before he could really get close, Goethe kicked him on the crest of the sword with his toes.
Bang!
The narrow-bladed rapier flew out of his hand.
Margarita pulled her hand back.
Goethe did not pursue, because the narrow-bladed dagger that had slipped out of his hand was stabbing at him again.
Not only that, the fine sword energy blocked Goethe from all sides.
Goethe leaped up.
Margarita smiled.
The second daughter of the Tulip family flew straight up.
The invisible air currents turned into wings, allowing her to float in the air.
"Mr. Goethe, the sky is my home turf."
Margarida smiled as she looked at Goethe who had already fallen.
Goethe pointed to the sky.
At some point, the night sky over Xiongbao was filled with rolling dark clouds and dancing silver snakes of lightning.
Margarita was horrified.
Then, the whole person disappeared into the sky!
Teleport!
Goethe narrowed his eyes.
Under Goethe's gaze, the second daughter of Tulip flickered like a frightened bird, and disappeared completely from his sight in the blink of an eye.
Goethe was not surprised by this.
The North will investigate Fabol.
Similarly, Faber would also study the North carefully.
In fact, this is true.
After sacrificing many elite lives, the nobles of Fabol had a common view on the core secrets of the Ke family in the North: when dark clouds appear, if you don't want to turn into charcoal, you should immediately stay away from the Ke family's sight.
As the second daughter of the Tulip family, Margarida naturally knew this.
At the same time, she did so.
And that kept her alive.
However, when she returned to Goethe again, the second daughter of the Tulip family did not have any regrets after the failure. Instead, she looked at Goethe with admiration.
“Though I’ve heard it before.”
"But only when I truly learn from you will I understand how powerful you are."
For a woman, there is no shame in admitting failure.
Especially in front of men, such honesty will definitely be a plus.
But……
Under Margarida's covert observation, Goethe's expression did not change.
And after that, Margarida had no chance to observe Goethe any longer.
Because, Lord Scrooge came out.
When Margarida drew her sword, the Archduke had already arrived. He confirmed that Goethe was fine, and then he watched silently.
At this moment, as Margarida admitted defeat, the Archduke came out naturally.
"Margarita Mag?"
The Archduke asked with some hesitation.
The Grand Duke knew about the second daughter of the Tulip Family.
There are even portraits of each other.
The Grand Duke had seen not only the other party, but also the portraits of important figures from the Tulip Family and the Rose Family.
But why did the other party appear in Xiongbao?
Almost instinctively, the Grand Duke thought of the "cooperation" proposed by the Guardian Knight of the Steinbeck family in the afternoon.
Is it related to that guy?
The Archduke guessed, glancing at Goethe.
Goethe nodded imperceptibly.
He had similar doubts.
As for Sheila?
After finishing one beef leg, he switched to another one.
"Meet Lord Scrooge, the Protector of the North."
"It's really my honor to meet you."
"I am here only on my own behalf. It has nothing to do with my family or Fabol."
Margarida performed a standard Faport aristocratic etiquette, her words were full of flattery, and she made her meaning clear, which could be said to be flawless.
"Why are you here?"
the Archduke asked.
"for……"
Margarida glanced at Goethe, and a just-right blush appeared on her face.
This is also acting.
Because of a mistake made while drunk, her plan was completely disrupted.
So, she decided to try a different approach.
and……
I will never lose to you!
Margarida looked at Sheila, whose mouth was full of oil, and her eyes became serious.
It doesn't matter what the original reason was.
Just based on Sheila's words "a woman who drinks horse urine", they have to compete with each other.
The Grand Duke raised his eyebrows and did not believe what the second daughter of the Tulip Family said. However... this did not mean that the Grand Duke would object. In fact, at this moment, several plans had already appeared in the Grand Duke's mind. After all, he knew that the leader of the "Rose Knights" wanted to marry the second daughter of the Tulip Family patriarch, but the latter ran away - this was no secret in Fapol.
Moreover, it seems that someone is fanning the flames.
“So that’s how it is!”
"Let's go to the party together!"
The Grand Duke said with a smile.
“Thank you for your hospitality.”
The second daughter of the Tulip family bowed again and then walked towards the hall, not forgetting to look back at Goethe every few steps.
"You and Sheila should go too."
the Archduke said to Goethe.
Then, he turned his back to Margarida and mouthed, "Look after Sheila and go check it out."
Goethe nodded, grabbed Sheila by the collar and dragged her back to the banquet hall.
"Ah! I can't breathe!"
"Let me go! Let me go now!"
"Ah! The beef is falling off!"
Xila's voice gradually faded away, and the Grand Duke watched the two of them leave with a smile.
When the two disappeared, the Grand Duke whispered:
"Go, spread the news that 'Margarita Mag ran away from her marriage and went to Xiongbao to look for her lover because she already had someone she loved.'"
"Remember to be subtle about your 'sweetheart.'"
"Remember to exaggerate Margarita. Marg's impatience."
"yes!"
Members of the Grand Duke's Guard immediately went to make arrangements.
"I hope that old Tulip will die of anger upon hearing this news."
"And Dirkmer..."
"Could you be that guy's hidden man?"
The Archduke stood there, muttering softly to himself.
After thinking for a moment, he returned to the banquet hall.
Looking at Silas and Margarida sitting on Goethe's left and right, the Grand Duke couldn't help laughing.
Because, while Sheila was concentrating on eating, Margarida was holding the wine glass and drinking continuously.
And Goethe?
Eat and drink.
Inexplicably, there is an indescribable harmony.
The 'Xiong's Castle Dinner' lasted until dawn, and naturally, the hungover people took a rest for the day.
But some people just won't rest.
For example, a spy who spreads news.
When the news that "the second daughter of the Tulip family ran away for love and appeared at the Bear Castle party" reached Faber, it was only noon after the "Bear Castle party" ended.
King Fapol VII was having lunch when he received the news.
"Hahaha!"
Fabol VII put down his knife and fork and laughed out loud.
The laughter lasted for more than ten seconds before the young king waved to his court officials.
"Porti, did you arrange this too?"
Faber asked.
"It was arranged by me. I thought it was not enough to simply tell that lady about the beauty of the world, so I slightly changed her ticket and gave her a marriage that was far better than Dirkmo's."
"The rest?"
"It should be the cooperation of that Grand Duke."
Skiffins Steinbeck, disguised as Portie , replied.
He knew Polti's character.
The other party is not an upright person.
Most of the people who could serve as court officials were not good people, so the owner of the Pine Nut Hotel played his role very well.
“Well done.”
"I can't wait to see the expressions of Dirkmer and Duke Tulip."
"What do you think about us holding a salon this afternoon?"
Fapol VII looked as if he could not contain himself.
"certainly!"
“That’s a great idea!”
The disguised owner of the Pine Nut Inn complimented.
"Then you go and arrange it."
This is what Fabol VII said.
"I will go right away."
Having said that, the disguised owner of the Pine Nut Hotel immediately left the restaurant.
When Polti left, Fapol VII restrained his smile and leaned back in his chair. This king, who was moving from youth to middle age, still maintained the drive of a young man, but also had the experience of an adult.
So, he keenly noticed that something was wrong with Polti.
His court official seemed to be much more capable than before.
In the past, he was a flatterer who could only make him laugh.
And now?
But demonstrated ability.
"Polti...who do you represent?"
"My uncle?"
"Or my brothers?"
Fabol VII thought about it.
However, the owner of the Pine Nut Hotel still smiled as he walked out of the palace.
Fabol VII should be suspicious of me.
His eyes would turn to those members of the Rose Family who posed the greatest threat to him.
Now!
It's time to stir up trouble with the Tulip Family!
Of course, there is also Captain Dirkmo!
When he thought of the leader of the Order of the Rose, the owner of the Pine Nut Hotel almost couldn't help laughing out loud - the other party was really too stupid. He just provoked him a few words and he did such an irrational thing.
The original subsequent preparations were not used.
Even Margarida Mag is stronger than the other party.
At least, when facing Margarida Mag, he made several plans, appeared in just the right posture, and expressed his position with tactful words, thus gaining the other party's trust, and then he stated his ultimate goal.
"Has your inflated strength affected your own judgment?"
“Tsk, tsk, tsk.”
"How stupid!"
"However, it seems that you can be a better chess piece in my hand. Go and test those guys... No, no, it's still too risky - I am still powerless in the face of those guys right now."
"Legend ! Legend!"
The owner of the Pine Nut Hotel whispered to himself in his heart.
Then he paused.
He had a good idea.
After all, he is not alone.
He also has a...
younger brother.