Chapter 1777 Prelude to the Dinner

Marquis Wharton's mansion is not as big as expected, nor is it as splendidly decorated, but it has a full sense of age.

Kieran didn't know how to appreciate antiques, let alone antiques in the replica world, but with his strong spirit and perception, he could keenly detect the breath of time.

Just like the stone statue in front of me.

A life-size shield bearer.

"This is my favorite statue."

"It is the symbol of our family and one of the treasures - rumor has it that it was ordered to be carved during the reign of Attendine I, and then given to our family by Attending II."

When introducing the statue in the courtyard at the gate, Kull Wharton looked proud.

"It's pretty good."

Qin Ran nodded.

This is not an endorsement.

Most of the time, Kieran was not a person who liked to agree unless necessary.

And now?

unnecessary.

Qin Ran simply talked about the carving skills and symbolic representation.

Needless to say, the carving skills are so lifelike to a layman like Qin Ran that they are naturally the work of a master.

As for the moral?

Just look at what Marquis Wharton has done.

Amid the objections of most of the nobles, the Marquis stepped forward and stood in front of Attantine VI. Isn't he just like the shield bearer in front of him, the king's most loyal guard?

Moreover, Kieran was certain that Kull Wharton would definitely inherit his father's will.

Although the contact time was short, Qin Ran was still quite confident in his vision of people.

Kull Wharton is a very simple and loyal knight.

Just like this time.

After hearing Kieran's compliment, Kull Wharton, who regarded Kieran as a friend, immediately laughed.

"I knew you would like it."

"Wait a moment, the dinner is over, I will show you my other collections."

"Although I would like to take you into my family's treasure trove, I can't be the master of the family yet."

As the young noble spoke, he gestured for Qin Ran to walk towards the hall behind the courtyard.

collect?

treasure house?

Kieran was stunned.

Then, he turned his head and took a serious look at the young noble who was still chatting without realizing it. Unable to help it, our 'treasure hunter' began to feel slightly excited.

However, he immediately restrained himself.

There are things that can be done.

There are some things not to do.

Kieran knew this very well.

He doesn't want to be a prisoner of desire.

What he prefers is the desire to be in control.

appetite……

It should be okay if you indulge a little bit.

After all, he restrained others, so there was always some reward, right?

Life is so bitter, but you are the only one who tastes like strawberry.

Inexplicably, Kieran began to miss Shy Grass again.

So much so that Kieran didn't listen at all to what Kull Wharton said on the way from the courtyard to the hall, and just nodded mechanically.

"Colin, wait for me a moment."

"I need to go get a change of clothes."

"I will be right back."

After entering the hall, Kull Wharton said, and then waved to the attendant who had been following him.

Immediately, the attendant stood beside Qin Ran, ready to listen to Qin Ran's instructions.

"Um."

Qin Ran said he knew.

Kull Wharton turned and left.

Qin Ran subconsciously walked towards the corner of the hall.

The eyes of the people who arrived early in the hall followed Kieran's movements.

Although the banquet has not started yet, out of etiquette, the nobles who received the invitation came to the Marquis Wharton's mansion early and waited patiently.

These nobles already knew the reason for this dinner.

Therefore, when they saw Qin Hou walking side by side with Kull Wharton, everyone's eyes lit up.

Especially, when those young aristocratic ladies discovered that Kieran and Kull Wharton were talking and laughing, the light in their eyes almost turned into reality.

A young man who can save the life of the Wharton family heir is still worth investing in, even if he is not a noble.

And, with the introduction of the ‘New Order’, who knows what will happen?

These nobles who can be invited are naturally on the side of Marquis Wharton.

At least, that's how it seems.

There is something fishy going on in the dark, and it won't be brought to the surface.

Therefore, Qin Ran clearly felt those longing eyes.

His brows furrowed slightly.

After Qin Ran glanced over, he simply turned to look out the window.

Out of sight out of mind.

However, Kieran obviously underestimated these girls from noble families.

They naturally know how to be reserved and reserved.

but……

They understand better what opportunities are.

Just four or five seconds later, three conceited young ladies stood up from their seats. They noticed each other, and immediately, polite smiles appeared on their faces.

Then……

At the same time, he moved unswervingly towards the corner where Qin Ran was.

One of them even picked up his skirt and started jogging in order to walk over faster.

The other two reacted a step slower, and by the time they wanted to run over, it was already too late.

That person had already stood in front of Qin Ran.

"Good evening."

"Are you Mr. Colin?"

The young lady who was the first to come to Qin Ran due to her cleverness showed a smile, with light dimples on her cheeks, she was very beautiful, and her soft voice made her even more lovable and hard to dislike. .

"no."

"Sure enough, it's you. I've heard about it before..."

The young noble lady spoke almost immediately after Qin Ran answered.

The words came out of his mouth before he reacted.

She widened her eyes and looked at Kieran in disbelief.

Then, his cheeks turned red, his eyes became hazy, and he looked like he was intoxicated.

Qin Ran looked at the other party indifferently.

The coldness in his eyes was like a knife.

Suddenly, the noble lady in front of him was so frightened that he backed away.

The other party's face turned pale, and all the fake tears were forgotten to continue flowing down.

At this time, the two noble ladies following each other came over as if they had seized the opportunity. Unfortunately, before they could speak, Kieran glanced at them with cold eyes.

Immediately, the two noble ladies were worse than the first one, and were so frightened that they almost fell down.

Kull Wharton's attendant, who was standing behind Kieran, looked at Kieran stupidly.

The squire had thought through all the situations and was prepared to deal with them.

But he never thought it would be like this.

Refuse outright.

Even intimidating.

This doesn't seem to be in line with noble etiquette, right?

The attendant thought silently.

Then, he remembered that Kieran was not a nobleman at all, but a demon hunter.

seem……

Is it also consistent with the identity?

The attendant could not tell more, but this did not prevent him from winking at the servant on the side and immediately stepped forward to ease the awkward atmosphere.

The servant who received the wink and witnessed everything immediately ran to the back of the hall as fast as he could.

He needs to report to his young master.

Your friend is really unexpected, we can't handle it!

…

Behind the hall is the private residence of Kull Wharton.

Even though the residence of Marquis Wharton is not big, compared with nobles and ordinary people, it is still beyond imagination.

At least, as the heir to the Wharton family, Kull Wharton has his own mansion.

It's the kind that's inside the Marquis's mansion, but yet independent.

Likewise, attendants and servants are also directly subordinate.

"Master."

A female attendant greeted Kull Wharton.

"I need that white dress."

"And give me a table in the study room..."

"Forget it, I'll get it myself. Just prepare the dress."

Kull Wharton thought of something and changed the order directly.

Then, he strode into the study and went straight to his desk.

He walked around the desk and went straight to the second-to-last drawer on the right.

Under the cover of a book, he took out the iron box containing the secret snacks of the Elk Snack Room - this was a snack he had customized and was not available on the market.

The taste is naturally unique.

But the price is high.

Even he, the marquis heir, doesn't eat it often.

Touching the iron box, Kull Wharton had a look of reluctance on his face.

However, it was immediately replaced by a smile.

When you have good things, you naturally want to share them with your friends.

"Colin will be pleasantly surprised by this snack."

Kull Walton said, turned around and walked to the locker room.

There, his maid was already waiting with a white dress.

Without waiting for the maid, Kull Wharton began to undress himself.

After putting on his white dress very quickly, Kull Wharton couldn't wait to bring some snacks to entertain his friends. However, as soon as he entered the study, he saw his father sitting there.

"Father."

Kull Wharton suppressed his smile and greeted him respectfully.

"Um."

The old Marquis nodded, his face very serious, which made the sharpness in his eyes even more compelling.

Under such gaze, Kull Wharton stood up straight unconsciously.

This has been a habit since childhood.

Even as an adult, Kool Walton has not changed.

"I know you have some special hobbies."

"Everyone is like that."

"But you shouldn't expose it to a stranger."

The old Marquis said slowly.

"Colin is a friend."

Kull Wharton said directly.

However, such directness made the old Marquis frown.

"I told you!"

"As the heir to the Wharton family, you are not allowed to have friends!"

"All you have are allies!"

The old Marquis' voice rose higher.

Kull Wharton said nothing, but his stubborn look told the old Marquis what his child was thinking.

Or……

As a father, he knew very well what Kull Walton was thinking now.

Really too young.

You never know how much harm your so-called friends can cause you.

It's like you don't know what you will endure once your secret is discovered.

"Kool, you are different."

"The moment you decide to become the heir to the Wharton family, you become different."

"so……"

"Be patient."

The old Marquis took a deep breath before continuing.

When he said the last words, helplessness, sadness and pain appeared on the old Marquis's face.

It was the shadow of a mixture of pain and suffering.

Looking at his father's appearance, Kull Wharton's whole body trembled.

He bit his lip, his eyes struggling.

"Can I really not have even one friend?"

Kuhl Walton made his final struggle.

The old Marquis looked at his child, and he wanted to nod very much, but just when he was about to nod, he looked at the eyes of his son in front of him, and his heart immediately softened.

He already owed his son too much.

But he knew in his heart what was best for the family.

Maybe……

The old Marquis thought of something and asked softly.

"Do you trust this friend of yours?"

"Um."

When he thought that Qin Ran was a thing, he was serious and showed no pretense, and Kull Wharton nodded.

"good."

"Then tell him your secret."

"Then I will send someone to test him."

"If he can keep your secret, then I will recognize him as your only friend. If not... I hope you will put away the last piece of innocence in your heart, Kull."

"How about it?"

The old Marquis asked rhetorically.

"Can!"

Kull Wharton nodded without hesitation. Although he knew very well that his father's skills and strategies were very powerful, he believed in Qin Ran.

This is trust in friends!

There can be no hesitation!

"That's a deal!"

Seeing his son's determined look, the old Marquis smiled.

That's fine.

It is also good to let your son see clearly the dark side of the world.

As for ‘persuading’ Colin?

He was absolutely sure.

The next moment the father and son completed their agreement, hurried footsteps sounded outside, and the valet belonging to Kull Wharton ran in. When he saw the old Marquis in the study, the valet immediately bowed and saluted, and then , looked at Kull Wharton with hesitation in his eyes.

The old Marquis had no dissatisfaction with this.

On the contrary, he looked at his son with admiration.

Being able to do this shows that his son is very good.

In a noble family, strength is one part, commanding subordinates is another part, and communication is the remaining part.

Strict discipline and a combination of kindness and power are the keys.

As for loyalty?

is the result.

A result that requires constant vigilance.

"I'll wait for you outside."

The old Marquis said and walked out of the study.

After the old Marquis left, the valet immediately recounted what had just happened in the hall in very fast and clear sentences.

"Hahaha."

"As expected of my friend."

"He must have seen the true nature of those guys."

Kull Wharton let out a hearty laugh, sweeping away the depression he had just felt with his father.

Then, he strode outside.

"You are very happy?"

asked the old Marquis as he walked side by side with his son.

"Um."

"just……"

When Kull Wharton informed his old Marquis about what had just happened in the hall, the old Marquis was stunned for a moment, and then shook his head with a raised corner of his mouth.

"Too reckless."

"He will only make enemies for no reason."

"and……"

Subconsciously, the old Marquis wanted to analyze it for his son.

However, Kull Walton didn't want to hear this.

So, I quickened my pace.

However, when he returned to the hall, he saw a scene that stunned him.