This knight is too perfect

Chapter 67 Undercurrent
Although Lilitha's words made Ian very embarrassed at this moment.

But both of them tacitly did not continue talking about the matter, but shifted the topic to other places.

"Your Highness Lilitha, Mr. Rhine, please follow me. My father, Count Landy, has been waiting for Your Highness inside for a long time."

"Well, please trouble Master Ian."

Under Ian's leadership, Lilitha and the other two quickly walked into the meeting place set up in the Emerald Manor.

When everyone in the venue saw Lilitha coming, they all nodded to her.

This is to express their respect for Lilitha.

And just after Lilitha and the others walked away, the nobles began to discuss in low voices.

The person that was talked about the most was not Lilitha herself, but Rhine, who was holding her arm.

After all, they only need to ask a little to find out about Lilith's situation.

But many of them knew nothing about the situation in the Rhine.

Even though some of these nobles have participated in the action of hindering Rhine from obtaining the legal right to inherit the title of Baron of Thorns through the relationship between Remy and Ian.

But they only knew some basic information about Rhine.

He had no idea what Rhine looked like, and that he and Lilith had an unusual relationship that he could tell at first sight.

And looking at Rhine's outstanding temperament now, and Lilitha's attitude towards him.

Some nobles have begun to secretly regret their decision and are wondering if they could gain greater benefits if they instead supported Rhine in obtaining the title of Baron of Thorn.

And the changes in these people's expressions and mentalities.

Rhine, who was passing by, saw everything.

And I deeply felt Lilitha's control over people's hearts and her excellent use of her power.

Because it’s just a simple arm-linking gesture and a specially prepared dress.

The "mountain" that stood in front of the Rhine had already been smashed open with a clear crack at a speed visible to the naked eye.

It is difficult for Rhine to imagine what kind of acquired education and living environment he had.

Only in this way could a fourteen-year-old girl like Lilith be cultivated to have such an almost absolutely rational way of thinking and such rich means of using power.

While expressing his feelings, Rhine was also thankful for his luck.

Fortunately, Lilitha, who was in the castle at the time, did not use these methods on him.

Otherwise, even with the knight's protection.

Rhine felt that even if he was sold out by Lilith, he would still be grateful and help her count the money.

But just when Rhine was lost in thought, Lilitha, who was walking next to him, suddenly spoke.

"Rhine, you seem to be thinking about something that is very offensive to me right now."

Rhine looked at Lilitha in astonishment, with the words "Do you also have the Knight's Protection" almost written on his face.

In response, Lilysa seemed to have guessed what he was thinking and calmly explained, "Don't worry, I don't have your ability. It's just that your body is... too stiff right now."

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Rhine lowered his head and found that he had subconsciously moved a little away from Lilitha.

But he didn't expect that the details that even he didn't notice were keenly captured by Lilitha.

Perhaps it was to reassure Rhine, or perhaps for some other reason.

Lilitha suddenly exerted force on the hand that was holding Rhine, bringing their bodies closer together.

Then, Lilysa said softly in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Don't worry, Rhine, you are different from them. I won't treat you the same way I treat them."

"After all, you are a rare, one-of-a-kind precious treasure to me, and you are someone I must take seriously."

"..."

Rhine had to admit that Lilysa's words were beautiful. Because when the rational Lilysa said these calm but sincere words with her beautiful and cold face like an iceberg, Rhine really felt like he was "seduced".

Even though all of this was just the most objective words Lilith said after making an absolutely rational judgment, there wasn't much other meaning in it.

But it is precisely because of this that Rhine is even more difficult to resist.

After all, when a woman of noble status, outstanding appearance, and a personality as cold as an iceberg is sincere to you without any tricks.

Anyone who can keep their heart rate from speeding up is a god.

Fortunately, Rhine's "bewilderment" did not last long, because under Ian's leadership, they soon arrived at the banquet center in the mansion hall.

And met the host of this grand banquet, Emerald Earl Randy.

"Good evening, Your Highness Lilitha. The last time I saw you was ten years ago when I went to the Akkadian Palace to discuss with your father the opening of maritime trade between the Emerald Territory and the Akkadian Kingdom."

"And you, in His Majesty's arms at that time, had already left a very deep impression on me, and I look forward to having you visit our Jade Territory as a guest."

“I didn’t expect that the thought at that time would become a reality at this moment.”

"On behalf of Emerald Territory and all the nobles of Emerald Territory, I would like to welcome you, Her Highness Lilitha."

Hearing this, Lilitha released her arm around Rhine and gracefully performed a court etiquette to Count Landy.

"I am also very happy to attend this banquet hosted by you and feel satisfied with it, Your Excellency Randy."

"Hahaha, really? Being able to satisfy His Highness is truly the best compliment I have ever heard tonight."

As he spoke, Randy picked up the red wine that the maid next to him was holding on a tray and raised it up.

"Your Highness."

After saying that, Randy drank the red wine in one gulp.

Then, Randy put down the empty goblet and said to everyone present with a smile, "Ladies and gentlemen, Her Highness Lilitha has arrived, and it is time for the banquet carefully prepared for Her Highness to begin."

“Please enjoy this rare leisure time and feel the enthusiasm from Emerald Manor!”

"After all, in the entire Morton Kingdom, I am probably the only one who is most enthusiastic about hosting banquets and knows how to host banquets the best, don't you think?"

Hearing Randy's humorous words, the nobles around him all laughed 'kindly'.

The pianist and symphony orchestra who had been waiting in the distance for a long time, at this moment, played beautiful music just right.

The atmosphere of the entire banquet suddenly became lively.

However, at the edge of the banquet, a pretty girl with heavy makeup did not look at Lilitha, who seemed to be the moon surrounded by stars, but stared at Rhine who was standing next to her.

After a moment, the girl said to the man next to her with a look of surprise and excitement: "Darren, are you sure that's the target I'm going to contact in a while?"

The man named Darren looked at Rhine, nodded and said, "Well, that is the goal that Knight Commander Remy mentioned. As long as you can do this, after that is done, I will not only be appreciated by Knight Commander Remy, but also have the opportunity to be promoted to the bronze rank and become the commander of an honorable cavalry regiment."

"By that time, Stella, you will also become the respected wife of the commander of the cavalry regiment."

Hearing this, the girl named Stella immediately looked at Darren meaningfully.

In her seemingly wanton, rippling eyes, there was a hint of hatred hidden that outsiders could not detect.

"Darren, you are such an ambitious knight to let your fiancée seduce someone else."

"But it doesn't matter. It's not the first time you've done something like this, right?"

"After all, no one knows better than me, Knight Remi, how you got your knighthood."

"And it's really an honor for me, Stella, to have a fiancé like you."

Facing Stella's "sarcasm", the knight named Darren did not refute at all, but accepted it all silently.

Because everything is just as Stella said, his status as a knight is not earned through his own efforts.

Instead, it all depends on the help of his fiancée and... Remi, the eldest son of the Count.

(End of this chapter)