Mystery: Undead don't die from passing fire

Chapter 314 Dinner
Saturday night, 8:[-].

Klein ordered the housekeeper Walter to prepare a high-end carriage, and take the carriage with Ember, who had just arrived, to the house of Councilor Macht at No. 39 Böklund Street.

"Would you like something to drink?" Klein asked, looking at Ember opposite him.

There is a small bar in the compartment, which contains distilled wines such as Jin Langzi and Winter Blackland prepared by the butler Walter, as well as various red and white wines from Intis.

Ember looked at Klein strangely, and said:

"Black tea."

Hearing this, Klein personally poured him a cup of black tea with lemon slices.

Richardson, the personal servant on the side, hesitated to speak, after all, this kind of work should have been done by a servant like him.

Ember drank the lipstick tea, and suddenly asked curiously:

"How much did the carriage cost?"

Klein shrugged and said:
"If I bought it, it would cost about 300 pounds. Unfortunately, I rented it, so it only cost 88 pounds."

There was nothing unusual about his expression, after all his personal servant Richardson was still here.

And with the image of a rich man he created, he shouldn't be too stingy in front of his servants, that would affect his neighbors' evaluation of him.

However, it only takes less than 10 minutes to walk from his home to Mr. Macht's home.

If it wasn't for the sake of decency and he had rented a carriage and hired a coachman, Klein would actually prefer to walk over there, digest the food, and strengthen his body.

In two and a half minutes, the carriage arrived at the House of Councilor Macht at No. 39 Böklund Street.

After glancing at the fountain pool with the splashing water reflecting the lights, Klein buttoned up his dovetail suit, got out of the carriage, and walked slowly to the main entrance of the house.Richardson, holding a bottle of beautifully packaged South Wales red wine, followed closely behind his employer and his friends, not daring to overstep.

After entering the gate, Klein saw Mr. Mori Macht and his wife, Ms. Liana, greet him at a glance.The former was wearing an olive green army uniform, an orange ribbon, and several medals on his chest. In the Kingdom of Loen, active or retired officers like to wear military uniforms at balls.

The latter is wearing a yellow long dress with a non-stand-up collar, which is mostly ruffles and rarely has delicate lace, which is different from the unmarried lady, but it also reveals her fair neck and half of her shoulders.

Klein took the bottle of Southwell red wine from his valet Richardson, handed it to Councilor Macht, and then saluted:
"Sorry, I'm a few minutes late."

This is actually a common situation at Loen banquets. Guests would rather be late for a certain time than arrive early, because the host may still be busy making final preparations for the banquet. This kind of time is not suitable for entertaining guests. Of course, lateness should be controlled as much as possible. within 10 minutes.

If it wasn't for Vahana's special knowledge in this area, Klein would have politely arrived a while earlier.

"It's okay, the dance hasn't officially started yet." Macht glanced at the South Wales red wine in his hand, handed it to his personal servant, and nodded with a smile.

In the upper-class social circles of Loen, if you join a banquet held by the other party for the first time, you must give the host a small gift. Among them, alcoholic drinks are the most popular, but you must remember that you have to choose domestic ones for the first time.

After greeting the male host, Klein looked at Madam Liana again, and saw that she slightly raised her right hand, so he took a step forward, took her palm, bent down and kissed her:

"Your light illuminates the whole ball."

Before the banquet started, complimenting the host was one of the rare places in Loen's social occasions where one didn't need to be reserved. Unlike Intis, Loen's hand kiss had to be expressed by the lady before the man could proceed. , otherwise it is a gross faux pas.

"The same is true for your arrival." Madam Liana responded with a smile.

Councilor Macht looked at the embers beside Klein, and asked curiously:
"Who is this?"

The other party's attire was obviously not like that of a servant, not to mention that the other party had already brought a personal servant, so this could only be a friend of 'Dawn Dantès'.

But the problem is, hasn't this Mr. Dantès only come to Backlund not long ago?Did you make a friend so quickly?
Klein introduced with a smile:
"Viscount Ash Black, he is from Backlund, but I once met him in South Wales."

"Viscount?"

Councilor Macht's eyes suddenly changed, he stretched out his hand to Ember, and said enthusiastically:
"Welcome, Viscount Black."

"Thank you."

Ember shook hands with him politely, then smiled and said:
"But I have to correct you, I'm not from Backlund, I'm from Wintershire, and I've only been in Backlund for less than a year."

Councilor Macht's expression moved slightly, and a flash of understanding flashed in his eyes.

Although he is only a member of parliament and does not have his own title, but given his status as a member of the council, he is very dear to the upper nobles of Loen.In his influence, there does not seem to be a figure like Viscount Black.

But if it's from Cold Winter County, then maybe it can explain why the other party didn't make a statement before that.

and……

A Viscount from Cold Winter County means that the other party has a lot to do with the Church of Evernight!
As for whether the other party is the real Viscount?

There is no doubt about this, the noble temperament of this Viscount Black cannot be pretended.

What's more, Dwayne Dantès didn't need to tell such a lie that could be revealed immediately, it would only damage his reputation among neighbors, making it difficult for him to gain a foothold in the North District, or even in Backlund.

Councilor Macht glanced at Klein, and found that the other party was showing an embarrassed but polite smile. Obviously, he didn't know that Viscount Black was from Winter County, and he was embarrassed by his wrong introduction.

This is enough to show that they are not very familiar with each other. Perhaps, as Dwayne Dantès said, they just met once.

Of course, the other party was able to invite a viscount, and this viscount was willing to accept his invitation. It can also be seen that the relationship between them is definitely not limited to the degree of "meeting on one side".

Thinking of this, Councilor Macht immediately took the initiative to change the topic, so that Mr. Dantès would not be so embarrassed:

"Viscount Black, are you married?"

Ember shook her head and said:
"not yet."

Senator Macht's eyes lit up immediately, and he exchanged glances with his wife.Immediately, the husband and wife led Klein and Ember through the porch and into the hall, where the melodious melody had already echoed.

A few steps forward, Maury Macht pointed to a girl in a sky blue dress and said:
"My daughter, Hazel."

"This is Dawn Dantes, our new neighbor."

Klein then looked at the girl, nodded with a smile.

He knew this girl, to be precise, he had seen her image in the mirror of Arrods' avatar.

He once inquired about the whereabouts of the demigod of the 'thief' pathway, and one of the scenes was a proud girl wandering in the sewer, and this was exactly Hazel Macht in front of him, a girl with long dark green wavy hair and dark brown bright eyes Miss.

He didn't see the true face of the demigod in the sewer, and because of time, he couldn't continue to ask Arrods for more details, but there is a high probability that the demigod was parasitic on Miss Hazel Inside the body, just like a fellow poet.

This can also explain why this Miss Hazel suddenly became a Extraordinary. After all, with her parents' status, she has not yet reached the point where she can cultivate Extraordinary on a large scale.

As for the other party wandering in the sewer, perhaps it was the demigod's request.

And the reason why Klein brought Ember to the dinner party at Councilor Macht's house was to meet Miss Hazel.

Klein thought of many questions in an instant, but on the surface he pressed his chest calmly and saluted:

"Good evening, Miss Hazel."

During this process, he quietly glanced at Hazel Macht's face, and found that the girl's expression was flat, with haughty eyes, and he only responded with a polite smile:
"Good evening, Monsieur Dantès."

Councilor Macht continued pointing to the embers and said:

"This is Viscount Black."

A look of surprise appeared in Hazel's eyes, and she said softly:

"Good evening, Your Excellency the Viscount."

Macht nodded with a satisfied expression. The reason why he asked Ember whether he was married before was not only to save Dawn Dantès, but also to ask for his daughter——

This daughter of mine is quite arrogant, and she doesn't look down on those boys of the same age at all, and her evaluation of them is either too naive, or they have accomplished nothing.Dawn Dantès is an excellent gentleman, but it's a pity that this gentleman is too old, otherwise he would be a good blind date.

But right now, the friend invited by the other party, Viscount Black is undoubtedly a better choice!

Not only is he the same age as Hazel, but he is already a viscount at a young age, with a bright future ahead.

If they can be matched, it will be a good thing for Hazel and the family.

Klein took a glass of light golden champagne from the tray carried by the waiter next to him, and turned to talk to Councilor Mori Macht:
"I didn't expect you, Congressman, to be a major."

This can be seen from the epaulettes of Congressman Macht.

If the other party is a colonel, Klein will suspect that this gentleman is also a Extraordinary, but it is difficult for the major to say.

"Haha, this is nothing, there are too many opportunities to make meritorious deeds in East Balam."

Maury Macht responded modestly, "Of course, the climate there is also very uncomfortable. I have been suggesting to the upper echelons of the army to design special military uniforms for East and West Balam, and get rid of the traditional dark colors, otherwise the officers will Feel like beef on the grill."

As for the soldiers, most of them are red at the top and white at the bottom.

"Yes, the climate there is completely different from that in China. Even Disi Bay is not so hot."

Klein vaguely stated that he had been to the Southern Continent, one of the East and West Balams, which corroborated the hunting experience mentioned a few days ago.

While exchanging pleasantries, the two tacitly stayed away from the scene, preparing to leave time for the two young people—

Councilor Macht intends to match the Viscount Black and his daughter, but the specifics depend on his daughter's wishes.

And Klein thought the same way, he wanted Ember to get close to Hazel, to see if he could find a chance to kill that demigod without alarming others.

Hazel looked away from her parents who were having a good time with 'Dwayne Dantès', glanced at the young man at the side, and suddenly asked:
"Viscount Black, you don't seem to be a native of Backlund?"

Ember took a glass of red wine from the tray carried by the waiter, nodded lightly and said:
"I'm from Wintershire."

"Winter County?"

A trace of surprise flashed in Hazel's eyes, as well as a trace of hidden anxiety.

Her parents were both devout believers of the Church of Evernight, otherwise they would not have chosen to settle in the North District, and the bishop of St. Samuel's Church often came to visit.And Hazel herself also believes in the Church of Evernight, but is not as devout as her parents.

The most important reason is because she has her own little secret.And Cold Winter County happens to be the headquarters of the Church of Evernight.

So, could this Viscount Black in front of him be an Extraordinary?
While she was restless, the girl suddenly heard a gentle voice behind her:

"Your Excellency Ash, long time no see."

Hazel turned her head subconsciously, and behind her was a priest wearing a double-breasted black robe and his female companion. The priest was about 40 years old in appearance, with deep blue eyes, a thin face, and not good-looking features, but let People inexplicably feel pleasing to the eye.

Hazel knew him, the clergyman of St. Samuel Church, Bishop Elektra.

It is not unusual for the bishop to visit their home often.

Most councilors and nobles will have regular visits from bishops, and those nobles with high status will even be visited by Archbishop St. Anthony himself.

But what happened right now clearly made Hazel feel unusual.

Ember looked at the bishop who was walking this way, smiled and toasted, half-jokingly said:
"Bishop Elektra, I remember we met once last month, right?"

Elektra froze for a moment, then said helplessly:
"Your Excellency Ash, you have to know that compared to believers who go to church to pray every week, seeing each other for a month is a long time."

With that said, Bishop Elektra introduced the female companions around him:

"My wife, Shauna Johnson."

"This is Viscount Ash Black, he is also a devout follower of the goddess."

Shauna Johnson greeted politely, and Ember also responded politely.

At this moment, Congressman Macht came over suddenly and asked curiously:
"Bishop Elektra, did you know each other before?"

"Have seen a few times."

Bishop Elektra smiled and said:

"Last month, His Excellency Ash came to visit the Archbishop of St. Anthony at St. Samuel Church, but since the Archbishop was not in the church at the time, I was in charge of receiving His Excellency Ash."

Macht's breath was stagnant, because he suddenly realized that he still underestimated Ember's identity!
Originally, Bishop Elektra only said that he had met a few times. He thought they were just ordinary believers and bishops.

But the address of the other party made him change his mind - a bishop of the Church of Evernight would not address the believers of the night as 'Your Excellency', which means that the status of this Viscount Black is at least equal to that of Bishop Electra, and even more so. Be above him!

And the latter sentence made Congressman Macht even more unbelievable. What does it mean to visit Archbishop St. Anthony?
(End of this chapter)