What's wrong with a lord daddy who just wants to draw cards?

Chapter 186-185- Between the Thrones
Castle garden.

Spring is already halfway through, and it’s time for the flowers to bloom.

The spring plants carefully cultivated and placed by the gardener bloomed into an extremely beautiful scenery at this moment. Against the backdrop of pure white marble reliefs, the spring back garden is as beautiful as the mythical Garden of Eden.

Whether it's Gresa or the maids, they will come here to relax and enjoy the scenery when they have nothing to do. Even the air is filled with the fresh fragrance of flowers.

There is a swing built among the flowers. It was a place that the four brothers and sisters liked to come to when they were children. Now Duomi often brings Sia there.

At this time, a girl in a white dress just like a rose sat on it, and an equally young boy stood behind, pushing the swing forward step by step.

When the swing swings, the long and silky hair on Sia's back will rise up, giving Domi her unique smell and floral fragrance.

It's great to be able to stand in this position and see the cute ankles that are crossed and swaying.

It was almost a tacit understanding between the two of them that they would bring up recent troubling things when the atmosphere was relaxed.

Sia whispered while swinging: "What happened just now? Your face seems ugly."

"I really can't hide anything from you..."

Then Domi briefly repeated the task given by Carlos.

Sia listened carefully: "So that's it. Don't worry, I will look for it with you."

"So you will also go to the Royal City? That place you have always disliked."

"I haven't been back for a long time...but I have to go back this time so that my father, the king and the queen can see you~"

Sia always covered up this kind of thing in an understatement, but Domi knew it, but no one exposed it.

"It's just Xia, there's one thing I'm not very clear about."

"what?"

"Is the queen your biological mother? Just now you called your father the king, but when you talked about your mother, you called her the queen..."

Xia was silent for half a second, and then said calmly: "No, the queen is just my adoptive mother. My biological mother passed away when she gave birth to me."

Duomi fell silent after hearing this: "Sorry..."

"It's okay. The queen is very kind to me, but she's just a little harsh."

Duomi had heard this when he first met Sia. At that time, Sia had to receive boring and complicated super elite education in the palace every day, and only had her own free time at night.

Seeing Duomi's look of disbelief, Shia added: "Alger was also selected by the Queen from among many young people to be my guard. Although she is definitely not as good to me as the adopted daughter as she is to the biological prince, but I can also feel that she cares about me."

"All in all, the queen is a good person."

"That's good." Duomi breathed a sigh of relief for no reason, like a son-in-law who was about to come to meet his parents.

"By the way, where's Natsu?" Shia changed the topic just right.

"I'm probably still having breakfast in the living room. That guy has a huge appetite and has to eat a lot every day."

"Huhu~" Shia smiled slightly: "Then we go to the royal city, what will Natsu do?"

Duomi thought for a while: "There are still two days left. I will take him to have a good time here. As for whether he should go back to school directly or stay here and wait for us to come back by the way, and then go back to the academy together, let him choose. Bar."

"Then you have to cherish this time and don't let people down."

Duomi let go of the hand pushing the swing, walked quietly to Sia, took her little hand folded on her lap, pulled her up from the swing as smoothly as flowing water, and put her into his arms:
"No, it's us. Let's take Natsu to walk on the traces that we have walked before. I think that will be much more memorable."

Shia was stunned for a moment, and her mind couldn't help but flash through the scenes and everything Domi and the others experienced here. It was indeed quite interesting, and it felt like revisiting the old place.

"Ok!"

In the only two days left, under the guidance of Domicia and Morey, Nats visited the beautiful mountains and rivers of Blofeld in one go. By the time he walked there, he was already tired of aesthetics, and he wanted to lie in bed for ten days and eight days. months.

Then he took advantage of the situation and chose to stay in the castle on the mountain, 'eating and waiting to die', waiting for Domi and Shia to come back from the royal city and take him with them.

Two days later, in the early morning, the Grand Duke's super luxury carriage, which was exclusive to Carlos, was already parked at the door. Carlos knew that the three children still had something to say, so he walked up in advance.

It was rare for Nats to wake up early and come over to see them off.

Domi patted Nats on the shoulder: "Just treat this place as your own home, don't be restrained."

Natsu's shoulder was slapped loudly: "Don't worry, I have become familiar with many maid sisters, there is no such thing as restraint!"

Domi twitched the corner of his mouth: "You kid... you can talk to the other maids and sisters as you like, but you are not allowed to get too close to Kelsey and Catherine. If I find out, I will come back and kill you."

The moment the words came out, Duomi suddenly felt a soreness in the flesh of his waist. He turned his head with difficulty, and suddenly saw Shia's jealous face that was "forcing a smile":
"What, you still want to have a harem?"

"No, no, no... Shia, Shia, let go first! Listen to my explanation..."

"Come on, I'm too lazy to listen to your excuses, let's go."

As all the maids covered their mouths and chuckled, Domi was squeezed by Sia and got into the carriage, and was released in time before Carlos saw it, leaving Domi with a ferocious mask on his face, huffing and covering his waist. .

Carlos was also someone who had been through it before. He saw through it without saying anything. He just smiled with emotion and said, "Okay, let's go."

"Ah."

The person driving outside was no ordinary person, but someone like the captain of Fomalhaut who was second only to Altaïr.

He flicked his long whip and shouted with great energy:
"drive!"

The two horses neighed and advanced.

The carriage started to move, and Nats followed quickly, shouting loudly as he ran:
"Farewell Domitia! See you in a few days!"

Duomi also poked his head out and waved goodbye, and did not get back into the car until the moment he entered the teleportation array. The next second, the entire car was teleported down the mountain, speeding along the road towards the royal city...

"That boy should be the dragon-slayer magician you mentioned."

Halfway through, Carlos suddenly spoke.

Domi nodded.

"Your grandfather should have told you, right, about the fate and misfortune of the Dragon Slayer Magician. If you stay with him for too long, you may be infected with the blood of the dragon clan, which will be dangerous."

Carlos was well aware of the power of dragons, especially those of the ancient dragon lineage. If those beings found Domi or other children who had not yet grown up, he would not be sure to protect them.

"Does father mean to keep us away from Nats?"

Carlos said nothing in acquiescence.

Duomi and Shia looked at each other, and then said firmly: "Even so, we will not abandon our companions easily, wouldn't that be no different from the philistines?"

"Maybe a little presumptuous."

"But father, I still want to tell you that although the nobility nowadays are labeled as blood-sucking, treacherous, and greedy for money and power, in the beginning, the most important characteristic that distinguished the nobility from the common people was the integrity and integrity of the nobles. Bravery and loyalty.”

"I think these qualities will not deteriorate with the progress of the times, what do you think?" Carlos slowly closed his eyes, and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly:

"I hope you will always remember what you said today."

Because Carlos was there, there was no entertainment for young people along the way, but I heard a lot of anecdotes from Carlos, just like listening to stories, which was very interesting.

The journey of several days passed quietly in this cycle. When the silk curtains were opened, one could see the towering and majestic walls of the royal city in the distance.

That was the city wall that had been repaired for the second time. Originally, the city wall of the old dynasty was far less tall and wide. The new dynasty had this project in order to consolidate the majesty of the royal court and prevent the royal city from being breached again.

The continuous city walls continued to the end of the field of vision until they were hidden in the morning mist.

"It was spectacular!"

This was Duomi's first time in the royal city, and he couldn't help but be shocked by the scene in front of him. In his previous life, it would have been a spectacle.

The Grand Duke's carriage drove straight in without going through any checkpoints, and soon stopped in front of the long steps at the entrance to the palace.

Carlos took the lead to walk down, and before leaving completely, he said to Domi: "Follow me next, watch and learn carefully, and if you don't know anything, ask the princess next to you."

"Ah."

Finally arrived at the royal city!
If it were an RPG game in the previous life, this would have been a major achievement in map development, but at the same time, I had to face Shia's parents, so I couldn't help but feel a little nervous, which manifested itself in evasive eyes and weak legs.

At this time, Sia seemed to have a telepathic connection. She gave him a reassuring look and took the initiative to pass her hand to Domi:
"Help me down, my knight."

The warmth in her hands was indeed transmitted to Domi. Miraculously, the slight nervousness in his heart immediately disappeared. He became shrewd and confident again, and began to actively observe his surroundings.

You can see many well-dressed people standing on the steps next to the carriage, coming to greet and criticize.

At this time, the full-level Lion Heart Empire noble etiquette that he had drawn long ago came into play. Under the attention of all the courtiers who came to greet him, Domi helped Shia out of the carriage very elegantly and standardly. His posture was standard, Can't fault it at all.

Duomi seemed to have noticed the praise from this group of people, and was secretly proud of himself.

Oh, my eyes are rulers!
These people are a mixed bag, most of them are court ministers who are pro-Blofield family and some nobles with similar positions. Others are informants sent by various forces. Among them, there is one person who deserves attention - someone sent by the Queen.

Duomi's extraordinary powers of observation revealed that this man was secretly writing and drawing in a notebook while hiding among the crowd, probably giving him grades.

As for where this score will end up, the answer is already clear.

However, Domi believed that he would never lose points in terms of etiquette. If so, there must be something wrong with his brain or eyes.

Carlos stepped forward, and Mitchell, who lived next door, came out. It turned out that he was here too.

Yes, after all, they are all big nobles. For special situations like discussing national affairs, how could someone of his level not come?

"Just waiting for you Carlos."

"Long time no see Mitch. I forgot when the meeting started."

"You'd better remember some things and come here at one o'clock in the afternoon."

"Isn't it still early?"

Mitch smiled helplessly: "I guess you are the only one who feels so confident."

At this time, he saw Domi and the two following Carlos, and he also stepped forward to say hello.

Facing the elders, only the younger ones can salute. Domi and Sia saluted together:
"Uncle Mitchell, nice to see you again."

"I am also Duomi, and Princess Xia's complexion is also very good. She is much healthier than before."

"By the way, I heard that Ai Wei is in the same class as you? Are you studying hard and eating well?"

The moment Duomi met Mitch, he had expected such a conversation. He was so obedient in dealing with it that he almost praised Ai Wei's diligence and studiousness to the sky. At the same time, he also praised Mitch for being very comfortable. After all, Praising someone else's daughter is equivalent to praising himself.

"Is that so, haha, that's true~ Then I'll be relieved." Mitch turned back to Carlos and said, "Carlos, you really gave birth to a good son. With such a mouth, you will never suffer any loss."

"Okay, don't be polite, come in quickly.

Duomi, there should be some people you need to meet in person. Before that, I will take you to see His Majesty. "

At this moment, Domi and Xia felt anxious at the same time. The emperor was the only person Xia didn't want to see, and nothing good ever happened when meeting him.

There are only Carlos and Domicia among them, and there is no need for the others to meet again.

Entering the palace, passing through the magnificent corridors and various large and small palace gardens and fountains, you can see countless maids and guards along the way.

Here is the heart of the most powerful empire on the main continent.

All the way to the largest door, when you see the top of the door, you have to raise your head and look up. Such a door looks very heavy, and the two armored men standing guard in front of the door can hold the pure gold in their hands. The door handle pulled open forcefully.

"crunch-"

The red carpet was laid from the entrance to the emperor's throne. This was the audience hall, and it was also the 'chapel' in the conventional sense.

All important government affairs had to be discussed here. Civil servants stood on the right, military attachés stood on the left, and nobles stood in the middle. At this time, only the enchanted armored guards holding long axes stood on both sides.

The king of a country with white hair on his temples was sitting solemnly on his throne, his slightly cloudy eyes showing no anger or authority.

"Sir Carlos, you are fine."

The emperor's voice was as strong as a lion's, but now it sounded like he was old.

Carlos bowed slightly to salute, while Domi and Sia had to half kneel:
"Thank you for your concern, your majesty. Everything is fine with you. I hope your majesty is also well."

The old emperor laughed a few times with a smile on his face: "Okay, I hope Sir Carlos can give as many good suggestions as before in the afternoon meeting."

"It's my duty."

The old emperor nodded with satisfaction, then looked behind Carlos:
"Oh~ This must be your third son, Mr. Carlos. Let me think about it... his name is Dominic, right?"

Adhering to the principle of saying as little as possible, Domi replied: "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I remember you defeated Alger twice?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

"Well, that's great! It's a blessing for Sia to follow you, Mr. Carlos. It seems that the Blofeld family and the royal family are about to renew their relationship. It's really gratifying!"

Carlos replied without being humble or condescending: "This is what I expect to see."

The old emperor seemed very comfortable to be married to the Blofeld family again.

It was only then that Burton N. Augustus looked at his biological daughter:
"Xia, how have you been lately?"

"Everything is fine."

"That's good, okay, I have some things to discuss with the staff later, so please step back first..."

(End of this chapter)