Chapter 279 Devotion

Bai Xiaowen's words were like a basin of cold water, dousing the cheerful atmosphere in the field.

Cecilia's gaze towards Bai Xiaowen was a bit complicated. Of course she could feel that the eyes of others looking at "Dior" began to become subtle.

Reason told Cecilia to walk away a few steps and keep away from "Dior". However, in Cecilia's heart, there was an inexplicable appreciation and touch for this young lord who dared to speak out.

How good, stick to your own ideas, don't be afraid of power, don't conform to the crowd, and don't be kitsch. In this filthy aristocratic circle, there are fewer and fewer people like this.

However, other people obviously don't think so, especially Earl Denton, who has been shamed. He snorted heavily: "Baron Dio, if you don't have the merit of killing the Orc Vanguard, just based on what you just said, I can consider you a coward!"

Several nobles standing on the side of Earl Denton criticized Bai Xiaowen one after another, and some people questioned his military exploits.

"With such courage, can he be considered a hero of the Human United Army?"

"I heard that the Orc Pioneer was badly injured by Prince Nicholas before being picked up by Baron Dior for a bargain..."

"Yeah, His Royal Highness praised him for his magnanimity, but this Dior, I really don't know that the sky is high, and he dares to be presumptuous in front of His Royal Highness the Prince and His Excellency the Earl..."

Bai Xiaowen ignored these nobles, looked at Earl Denton, and said calmly: "Those who dare to admit that the enemy is strong are not cowards. Those who dare not face reality and immerse themselves in their own fantasy are real cowards. When the enemy arrives, cowards immersed in fantasy will pay a heavier price for their lack of preparation!"

"enough."

Seeing the escalation of the dispute, Prince Nicholas raised his hand to stop the conflict. Because he saw that the noble men and women on the dance floor had stopped dancing at some point, and turned into melon eaters to come to watch.

There were still whispers in the crowd, most of which were talking about Baron Dior's ignorance, and he was arrogant when he got a little credit.

"Dior, I can understand your concern," Prince Nicholas said solemnly, nodding slightly, "however, this is a ball to celebrate victory. I don't want any quarrel to spoil the atmosphere, so please don't do it again. spoke."

Bai Xiaowen's facial muscles twitched, showing an unwilling look, but he still sighed and saluted, "Yes, His Royal Highness."

After the salute, Bai Xiaowen left the small circle and sat silent in the corner of the ballroom. Seeing his appearance, everyone turned their backs away, and the delicate young ladies began to look for new targets to hold their hearts and dizzy.

"Do you mind if I sit here?"

A familiar voice sounded, and the white rose Cecilia sat gently beside Bai Xiaowen.

Bai Xiaowen showed a helpless smile: "Ma'am, you should stay away from me." He pointed not far away, and resumed the small circle centered on the jubilant Prince Nicholas and Earl Denton.

"Really?" Cecilia showed a charming smile, but sat closer to Bai Xiaowen.

The legs of the two were so far apart, and through the clothes, Bai Xiaowen could also feel the elasticity and firmness of those thighs.

"Today, you showed me another form of courage," Cecilia said softly, approaching Bai Xiaowen. "Compared to the bravery on the battlefield, the courage you just showed is even more precious, Dior."

"Don't laugh at me, Cecilia," Bai Xiaowen leaned back against the wall and stretched his waist, "This should be called reckless..."

Cecilia suddenly leaned over and hugged Bai Xiaowen's neck.

It's the same as when dancing, but the two are not dancing now, which undoubtedly seems a little too intimate. Fortunately, this is a corner, and few people look over.

Bai Xiaowen's body froze slightly, and he could feel Cecilia's softness, rubbing his arm. Then, Cecilia's slightly chilled lips,

It was printed on Bai Xiaowen's cheek.

"You believe now that I'm not laughing at you?" Cecilia whispered. "I'm with you, Dio."

The spirit world rules prompt message came:

"Lord Cecilia's favorability for you has increased, and the current favorability level is: friend."

"Your friendship with a spiritual world figure of the opposite sex (Lord Cecilia) has reached the friend level. You can already check the level of 'favoriteness' between you and her."

"The current level of Lord Cecilia's affection for you is: Heart."

Bai Xiaowen was a little surprised. It turned out that between him and the opposite sex, there was a "favorability" system that was independent of the favorability system. This was the first time he encountered it. There is no such item in the data collected before.

After all, this is the venue for the dance party, Cecilia just kissed Bai Xiaowen on the cheek like a little bit of water, and then retreated. Bai Xiaowen didn't dare to act rashly, lest it be self-defeating.

After calming down, Bai Xiaowen silently inquired about the information about "favorableness".

The feedback information given by the rules of the spirit world is:

"Inclination, usually a relationship between the opposite sex, is divided into 7 levels."

"Usually, the inclination level is hidden and displayed after certain conditions are met."

"The level of affection is normally 'ordinary', and as the degree of affection increases, the higher grades are 'appreciation', 'heart', 'love', and 'beloved'. While the degree of affection is lower than 'normal' Then there's 'hate' and 'hate'."

Feedback information is somewhat limited. Bai Xiaowen continued to inquire: "If you reach the level of 'love' or 'beloved', what will be the impact?"

In this regard, the rules of the spiritual world did not continue to give the answer: "Please explore on your own."

Bai Xiaowen pouted.

This dance was poured cold water by Bai Xiaowen, and it also made the big and small nobles in the Black Rock Fortress remember Bai Xiaowen as a hairy boy.

No one continued to discuss the topic of the survivors until the ball ended.

"Let's go." Bai Xiaowen stood up.

Suddenly, a waiter came over and bowed: "Dear Baron Dior, His Royal Highness is preparing to hold a high-level military meeting, please attend."

Prince Nicholas once said that Bai Xiaowen has the right to participate and speak in high-level military meetings.

"It seems that His Royal Highness is not angry because of this. Go ahead and leave me alone." Cecilia was also happy for Bai Xiaowen.

The waiter said: "Lord Cecilia, Your Royal Highness said, if Baron Dior's female companion is also there, we will invite him over together."