To attend a formal large banquet, you need to wear formal attire. Rezia let the carriage go directly to the tailor shop on Silver Cross Avenue. She prepared more than one dress for Xia De in advance for the wedding banquet next Tuesday. Just let him try on a set today, and if it doesn't fit, he can change it.
So, with the help of Leiziya, Xia De packed for a long time before officially leaving for the red wine capital of the southern country.
The scale of the dinner was quite large, and it was expected to start at seven o'clock. When Shade came out of the underground wine cellar of the White River Valley Vineyard, half of the sunset could still be seen in the western sky, hanging at the end of the wilderness.
Mr. Bernhardt and Shade made an appointment to meet here, because his manor is nearby, but when Shade came, the middle-aged viscount hadn't arrived yet, so Shade walked around the manor, thinking Thinking of looking for Miss Sylvia again if there is a chance, she would ask Princess Margaret whether this place can be sold. He had no intention of running the vineyard himself, but the hidden walls in the cellar were worth his savings.
White River Valley vineyards are small in size, including the estate, wine cellar and adjacent land. On weekdays, it is managed and maintained by two or three servants of Mr. Bernhardt. As for the winemaking and grape planting, it is Mr. Bernhardt's own workers. His family is also famous for wine.
Mr. Goodwin, the old servant in charge of the manor and warehouse, is also a vampire, and is deeply trusted by Mr. Bernhardt. Although he didn't know why Xia De always appeared in the underground wine cellar, he acted very loyally as if he didn't know anything, and introduced Xia De to the surrounding situation.
Standing on the height of the manor and looking at the surrounding vineyards and farmland, even in the early winter, the scenery is very pleasant. Xia De planned to find time to take his cat to see the scenery here before the first snow fell. It's a pity that the cat doesn't like to go out very much, and Huntington is not a safe place at present.
[At least, it is safer than Fort Midhill. 】
The voice of "her" came from next to his ear, Xia De nodded, listening to the old servant praise the scenery here.
"Speaking of which, when I arrived at Coldwater Harbor in the summer, the Scarlet Order had already started the sea return ceremony; when I arrived at Midhill Castle in early autumn, the problem of narrow space had already begun to appear. And now Huntington, in addition to some There is nothing special other than illegal organizations that exist in every city."
Tobesk, Coldwater Harbor, and Fort Midhill, where foreigners set foot, have all encountered major changes one after another. When Shad, the "audience", arrives in the city, there must be a story to unfold. But this time, Xia De didn't notice any local problems.
"I wish Huntington all the best."
He thought silently in his heart, facing the slightly cold wind at the turn of autumn and winter, he heard "her" laughter.
Mr. Bernhardt attached great importance to this banquet. Not only did he hang the large metal coat of arms of the Bernhardt family on the side of the carriage he was riding in, but he also wore a dress that was expensive. Because the temperature is a little cold at night, his suit has a fur collar and padded treatment.
However, Xia De, who has knowledge of the vampire race, clearly remembers that the vampire race is not afraid of the cold at all compared to humans.
The venue for the banquet was the Rothschild Manor where the princess stayed in the center of Huntington. The manor is the private property of the royal family in the local area. Even in the city center where the land is expensive, it occupies a large area.
On the way from the eastern suburbs of the city to the big manor, Mr. Bernhardt also excitedly told Shade the rumors he had heard about the banquet, and he was sure that this banquet would be enough for the nobles of Huntington City Discussed for many years:
"The expenses of the banquet are borne by the royal family. In order to show the importance they attach to this visit, they have specially prepared quite high-end ingredients. In fact, the luggage of Her Majesty Margaret and her party have already been transported to the airship. We will leave immediately, and I really hope to hold a banquet on the deck of the steam airship according to the original plan, but unfortunately the weather is too cold."
Mr. Bernhardt said enthusiastically, and planned to introduce his vampire friends to Shad later.
The airship prepared for the visiting group of Princess Marguerite Anjou had landed this morning, and was ready to depart after the afternoon's overhaul. Therefore, the banquet will not be held very late, and it is expected to end at ten o'clock, allowing the princess and her party enough time to board the airship.
Just as Mr. Bernhardt said, this extremely important farewell banquet invited many prominent nobles from Willendale and Huntington. When the carriage they were riding in was driving along the ramp towards the heights in the center of the city, Shad had already noticed that there were quite a few nobles' private carriages walking with them. Mr. Bernhardt was able to recognize the ownership of those carriages quite familiarly, and introduced the past and traditions of these families to Shad.
The carriage was driving on the streets of the city, and the gas lamps on both sides were lit with the setting sun. When Shade and Mr. Bernhardt arrived at their destination facing the last sliver of sunset, the gas street lamps on both sides of the newly decorated Rothschild Manor had already been lit.
The dim yellow light illuminated the city in the night and the manor towering above the horizon. Gentlemen and ladies in formal attire passed under the street lamps, chatting with each other. The shape of the gas street lamp in Huntington is three gas lamps at different heights hanging on a lamppost. This kind of elegant black gas street lamp is also very popular in De La Rion, but only in Huntington, Shade inexplicably thought of grapes.
The carriage was not allowed to drive directly into the manor, and they didn't come too early, so they had to walk tens of meters. After getting off the carriage, Shad and Mr. Bernhardt visually checked each other's neckline and buttons, and then the two gentlemen walked towards the gate of the manor with mutual humility.
The royal guards stood erect on both sides of the fence gate of the manor, while the old butler of the manor greeted the guests and arranged for servants to lead them into the manor. When Viscount Bernhardt appeared, the old butler with a bent back recognized him immediately, but he didn't know "Mr. Holmes" who came from another place.
Mr. Bernhardt wanted to use his own invitation letter to bring Xia De in, but Xia De took out the one given by Miss Sylvia.
The old butler glanced at the invitation letter, and looked at him in surprise:
"I didn't expect you to be a special guest, please come inside."
With that said, the young servant led the two of them towards the manor courtyard. On the outside of the trail paved with square stone bricks, there are evergreen bushes that are still green in early winter. In the center of the trail is a fountain statue of a knight reining in his horse, which divides the trail into two roads on the left and right, and then closes behind the statue. The fountain was still working, and four streams of slender water spewed out from the top of the knight's helmet, eyes, and the mouth of the horse's horse. Amidst the clattering sound, the sound of the violin coming from the mansion could be vaguely heard.
As the other guests set foot on the path together, Mr. Bernhardt lowered his voice and asked in surprise:
"Is it the invitation letter from Miss Sylvia?"
He knew that Xia De didn't know too many people locally.
"Yes."
Shad nodded cautiously, observing the nobles of Carsonrick, while Mr. Bernhardt was stunned:
"You are really amazing~www.mtlnovel.com~ That kind of lady can also be provoked... But why am I not surprised at all?"
Although he lost part of his memory of the night of the Battle of Miburg, the things that left a deep impression on Mr. Bernhardt still affect his judgment in his mind. Compared with Xia De's pursuit of the angel-level relic, the Red Butterfly Twins, the comparison of the witch certainly can't surprise him.
"That Miss Sylvia admires me."
Xia De explained softly, and added:
"I appreciate my talent."
He saw a middle-aged man in clergy clothing walking in front, who seemed to be a high-ring warlock. Then I saw a middle-aged lady with a bat logo floating above her head and a pearl necklace on her chest coming from behind, and greeted Mr. Bernhardt warmly. This is the Warlock of the Central Ring. Then, at the gate of the mansion, a young man holding a wine glass and arguing with others about the rise and fall of Kasenlik's traditional culture passed them by. This is a low-ring warlock.
"Where are there so many ring warlocks?"
Together with Mr. Bernhardt, Shade formally entered the magnificently decorated hall, saw the crystal chandelier hanging from a height, saw the dazzling array of gold and silver utensils placed on the long table, and saw the stairs going up from the left and right On the platform, the venue has been arranged for the princess's next speech:
"This banquet will probably be quite interesting."