Embers of Embers

Chapter 120
Essentially, this is a palace ball, where making friends is more important than eating, drinking and having fun.The real rulers of Old Dunling will taste the wine behind the curtain, and their descendants, the future owners of Old Dunling, will make friends on the dance floor and meet those who will rule Old Dunling with them in the future.
That is the real aristocratic world, and it is difficult for ordinary people to touch that threshold in their entire lives. Even if they are lucky enough to hear it, they will feel honored.
Lorenzo breathed steadily and tried his best not to move too much. This evening dress was one size smaller. It looked like he had been stuffed into a sack. Maybe if Lorenzo raised his arms vigorously, he would be able to Tear this garment to pieces like a wild beast.
The whole person looked younger by the dress of those attendants. His skin was as white as suet, and his messy hair was neatly combed. When he looked in the mirror, for a moment Lorenzo even felt that he could be someone's lover. .
Seleu stood beside him, holding Lorenzo's hand, but because of the height difference, the two of them were like a father holding his daughter. The only doubt was that the father was a bit too young.
"You look like a penguin."
Seleu whispered, obviously speaking to Lorenzo, but she looked straight ahead, as if talking to herself.
The white lining under the black dress is indeed the same color as the penguin.
"Have you ever seen a penguin?"
Lorenzo remembered this creature, one that navigators had discovered in the southernmost reaches of the world.
"It's written in the book."
"But I think you look more like an Adélie penguin."
Seleu added.
"What's that?"
"A kind of penguin whose behavior is very...indescribable. Usually they have difficulty judging the danger in the water, so they will kick their companion down. If it is okay, they will swarm it. If it is eaten by other animals, they will rush away. Disperse and find another place to get into the water."
Lorenzo's old face darkened.
Turning his head to look at it, Seleu's dress was also very elegant, or bloated. The thick white skirt was like a blooming white rose. But from Lorenzo's point of view, Seleu was like being inserted into a giant white cake. , and now she was dragging the giant cake with difficulty, carrying a precious metal platter on her head.
Thinking of this, Lorenzo couldn't help but smile a little.
"Do you want to know what you look like to me?"
"Please be more serious."
At this time, Yawei, who was following behind, said in a deep voice, his expression has been unhappy from the very beginning until now.
Lorenzo was their helpless choice, but even so, Yawei was still worried. The old butler was very cautious about the honor of the Stuart family.
Lorenzo continued, rolled his eyes at Yawei, and led Seliu forward.
The location of this dance is in the center of Old Dunling, which is even more central to the inner city where the nobles and rich people live. It is a magnificent manor adjacent to the royal area, and its owner is the organizer of this dance, Sa. Duke Liccardo.
Because there are too many secrets hidden in the old Dunling, such as the mysterious purification mechanism, the Mechanical Institute, and the Pillar of the Furnace, these are not accessible to ordinary people, so they are classified at the same level as the Platinum Palace. The area is known as the Royal Area and has a military garrison of Royal Guards.
In the royal area near this manor is the Furnace Pillar, but to be precise, it is the ground facility of the Furnace Pillar.
The manor is now filled with carriages and new cars. The cold winter night is also getting hot with the feast. The air is filled with the smell of vanilla, and everywhere you look is colorful.
The men and women tried their best to show off their charms. The fluttering lotus skirts were like flowers blooming in the cold winter. This was a sea of ​​flowers. Various fragrances were mixed together and impacted Lorenzo's nostrils. He even tolerated it a little. He couldn't help but sneeze.
There are bustling scenes everywhere, and Lorenzo is a little trembling. It's not like he has never seen such bustling scenery. As a former guard of the religious order, the San Nalo Cathedral that Lorenzo guards is nothing compared to This is bad.
The huge pipe organ is like a metal creature climbing on every corner of the wall, the magnificent paintings are engraved on the dome, thousands of candles are burning quietly in the sacred solitude, only whispering prayers and The hymn was sung by the world.
The Cathedral of Saint-Naro should be the largest church in the world. Construction began when the Seven Hills was built, and it took more than 600 years to complete. The environment inside is as huge as a maze, and there are things underground there. The corpse of every pope.
In terms of appearance, Inervig's supreme platinum palace might not be enough to see, but at this moment Loren didn't want to compare anything.
With the same luxury, the Saint-Naro Cathedral gave him endless sanctity and faith. Sitting there, it was as if his soul had been purified, but the luxury here was full of power and wealth. Everyone here was Occupy an important position and occupy a high position.
"Feeling a little unwell?"
Seleu asked in a low voice, she could feel the difference in Lorenzo.
"What discomfort?"
Lorenzo smiled as kindly as he could and then went to face the people he didn't know at all.
"The... feeling of a wild dog being dragged into the spotlight?"
Seryu thought for a while and said.
"Although your description is really confusing, it is true."
Lorenzo wanted to refute, but he couldn't find any reason. At this moment, he really felt a little uncomfortable. It's not that he has never been in contact with big people, but he was suddenly thrown into this luxurious circle, and he was a little uncomfortable after all.
"It's just a matter of getting used to it. I used it for a week and got used to it."
Seleu said lightly, she turned her head and looked at Lorenzo with her blue eyes, like a clear sea.
To be honest, Lorenzo was frightened by her for a moment. The girl's eyes were like this, full of magic.
But then Lorenzo heard what she meant, his expression froze slightly, and he didn't know what expression to use.
In essence, Seleu is also a wild dog, a little wild dog rescued by Lorenzo from Gaulnaro.
The same was true for Seleu a few years ago. A helpless little wild dog was pushed onto the Stuart stage. Presumably her discomfort was more severe than Lorenzo's at that time. This is why she doesn't have a nice mansion. Stay, just come to Lorenzo if you have nothing to do.
We are all wild dogs, and the place where wild dogs feel comfortable is not the luxurious kennel, but the muddy pool on the street, where they can feel the joy of freedom while rolling around.
"So what do we do next?"
Lorenzo did not continue to talk in depth, but instead found another topic. Seleu didn't ask any more questions, and casually pointed to a remote seat.
The ball venue was much larger than Lorenzo thought, with a crystal lamppost hanging in the center, and waiters coming and going, carrying wine freshly taken from the winery.
It has to be said that the ostentation of this group of nobles is really in place, Lorenzo tried his best not to show his true appearance as a dog.
Seleu didn't want to get too involved with the nobles and chose a remote location, but he was destined to pass through the crowd from the door to that location. Lorenzo just hoped that no one would recognize them.
Lorenzo is not a famous person, so he may be recognized as a new friend in the circle, but Seleucus is different. This is the duchess of the Stuart family a month later, and behind him is an entire aristocratic group connected by war grants. , whoever can please her is equivalent to having the support of the entire Stuart aristocracy.
If the ball for making friends was a lottery, Seleu's favor would undoubtedly be the first prize in the ball. If Lorenzo was a certain nobleman, he would definitely try his best to please Seleu.
Looking down at the platter of precious metals, who would have thought that the first prize is here with Lorenzo?What kind of virtue and ability can I have?And there was no use for Lorenzo to get the first prize. The purification agency was keeping a close eye on him, and they might even catch him drinking tea at night.
But so far, things are going well. Maybe it’s because of Seleu’s extremely low sense of presence. No one noticed her after coming in for so long. This saves Lorenzo a lot of trouble. After all, Lorenzo is Seleu’s in the setting. Shield, responsible for rejecting all invitations.
But at this moment, a hand suddenly blocked Lorenzo's path. Lorenzo was shocked and couldn't help thinking, has he really been discovered?But then the sound sounded, and it went in a direction that Lorenzo had never expected.
"Isn't this Mr. Holmes?"
A richly made-up lady blocked Lorenzo's path. Her voice was so coquettish that Lorenzo was in a trance.
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Wait a minute!This development isn't quite right, isn't it? Shouldn't it be that some blind young man came over to strike up a conversation, and then was slapped in the face and rejected by me?What happened to me being accosted now, and why did she know about me... Wait!
Lorenzo looked at the lady's somewhat familiar face and asked tentatively.
"Mrs. Vanessa?"
I saw the lady's smile getting thicker and she said happily.
"It's me. I didn't expect you to remember my name. Come on, come on. It's a surprise to see you here. We are all old friends here."
As she said this, Mrs. Vanessa took Lorenzo to another place. They were a group of ladies. They were chattering and they didn’t know what they were chatting about. When they saw Lorenzo, it was like water boiling, and their voices were so noisy. no.
"It's Mr. Holmes!"
"Come here quickly, I haven't seen you for a long time."
"Let me introduce you to Lorenzo Holmes."
"..."
In a daze, Lorenzo was pulled back and forth by countless hands, and the strange fragrance mixed together was almost suffocating.
The agitation here also attracted the attention of the people around, and everyone turned their attention over. It seemed that they did not expect that someone would be so popular. From the name, it seemed that he should be a new friend in the circle.
These are a group of people who are extremely alert. They know how hard it is to please those ladies. If such a person suddenly appears, they will definitely go and take a look, so this remote place becomes even more crowded for a while.
"I didn't expect Holmes to be so handsome after tidying up?"
"Mr. Holmes, what do you think of the opinion I told you before?"
"Mr. Holmes..."
It was chirping like a flock of birds screaming in your ears. Lorenzo had no damn enjoyment. He struggled hard but was stopped by one hand after another.
In the crowded crowd, Seliu, who was ignored, slowly raised his head, looked at Lorenzo who looked embarrassed and asked.
"So you're so popular?"
Lorenzo lowered his head suddenly, then pulled Seleu and squeezed through the crowd. At the same time, he did not forget to explain, but he seemed a little embarrassed. His facial expression was very strange when he spoke.
"Do you still remember the name of my mistress terminator?"
Seliu puffed out her mouth, as if she was suppressing a smile. Seeing her like this, Lorenzo shook his head in even more embarrassment, and then said.
"Come and get acquainted, these are the ladies who entrusted me, and what you see now is the small group they formed, Saturday Housewives."
A group of housewives who have been heartbroken by men and choose to go out and have fun on Saturday night.
These ladies embraced Lorenzo to celebrate this rare reunion.
……
On the second floor of the dance, men and women were whispering in dark corners. Unlike the noisy hall dance floor, it was very quiet here, so the girl could finally stop, look out the window, and enjoy the rare freedom.
Several men saw her and were a little unsure at first, but when they saw the bright red hair that burned like fire, they seemed to have determined the target and slowly approached her. One of them spoke as loudly as possible. Warm and looks like a good man.
"May I ask this beautiful lady..."
The girl slowly turned her head when she heard the voice. At first there was a look of disgust on her face, but as if she thought of something, her expression changed quickly, and then she smiled like a kind girl.
At this time, the man was overjoyed. He had long heard about the girl's bad character and was prepared to be rejected, but he didn't expect that she actually smiled at him. This was simply the first step to victory.
"Can I ask you to dance with me?"
The girl seemed to hesitate a little, but finally put her hand on it with a smile. Feeling the softness in her hand, the man was about to scream with excitement. He didn't expect that he finally did it.
The girl on the other side ignored this. She tilted her head slightly and looked at the two people on the side of the corridor. They seemed to be spying on the girl. They had been getting closer and closer since just now. Then the girl pulled the man and walked quickly down the stairs.
"Do you want to dance with me?"
On the way down the stairs, the girl suddenly said to the man, and the man nodded vigorously again. In his opinion, prosperity and wealth are within reach.
But at this moment the girl pointed behind him and said, "Those two people don't seem to want me to leave."
Hearing this, the man became vicious. In his opinion, those who hindered him today were sworn enemies. He turned his head and saw the two men who looked like waiters walking downstairs, so he said to the girl.
"Don't worry, I'll deal with them."
"Then it's up to you!"
Eve patted the man on the shoulder with a look of great responsibility, and watched him greet the two menacingly, and then sneaked into the crowd with a sly laugh.
At this moment, on the higher third floor, the man leaned on the armrest and frowned slightly as he looked at the flowers surrounded by the ladies.
"My lord, do you need me to make them quiet?"
Seeing that the Duke didn't look right, the waiter asked.
This dance has multiple meanings. The dance floor in the hall on the first floor is for entertainment, the shadows on the second floor are a place for young people to make friends and talk, and the protected third floor is where these big shots really hold power. Many of them. Interests will be determined here.
"No need, I just think there is someone there who looks familiar."
Duke Fix spoke slowly, he couldn't see the person in the center of the flower group clearly at such a distance, but at this moment, he felt a strange sense of disgust in his heart, just... wanted to draw his gun at It's like opening fire there.
(End of this chapter)