Warlock Royal Family

"Dear guests of the Republic of Liguria, today is the birth day of the First Apostle and my brother, Ladislaus Doria.

First of all, please allow me to express my warmest welcome and sincere thanks to all of you for attending this banquet. "

After the emperor finished the opening remarks, he raised his wine glass to signal to everyone.

Although the Ligurian Republic had effectively held du li status since 300 years ago, the Emperor remained the pinnacle of secular authority and was widely respected.

Therefore, even though the emperor just toasted his glass, without even drinking a drop, several young nobles in the audience had already drunk a glass full of excitement, and immediately a Spanish sailor standing along the side of the ship offered another glass of wine.

When Ladislaus walked in that strange corridor, the nobles of the Liguria city jumped up and down for an invitation from the emperor.

It was only in the afternoon that these young nobles were unexpectedly invited to participate in this unexpected dinner.

Most of them already knew Ladislaus, and those who had less communication with Ladislaus now of course learned about the relationship between Ladislaus and the emperor through relevant people.

They cast all kinds of envious and jealous eyes on Ladislaus who was standing beside the emperor at this time.

Especially the phrase "also my brother".

The emperor of the previous generation had many illegitimate children, and none of these emperor's concubine brothers was called "my brother" by the emperor.

However, the emperor still called "Ladislaus-Doria", which means that the warlock royal family still did not recognize the status of Ladislaus' father.

With mixed feelings, Ladislaus continued to listen to the emperor's toast: "It means adulthood, it means that a boy will soon assume the responsibility of a man, and it is a critical stage in life and career. Here I wish Ladislaus Ladislaus was able to take a key step in his life and break new ground. Let us drink this cup and wish Ladislaus a bright future."

The emperor's toast was quite short, but he really drank the glass of wine in his hand, which was really a face-saving. After the emperor showed the bottom of the glass to the audience, Ladislaus found that his reputation value exceeded 100. , It’s really good to enjoy the shade under the big tree.

In addition to providing respect, prestige is also an important credential for affirming titles. If there is only a distant inheritance right for a certain title, but if the prestige is sufficient, you can declare your power to the world.

Of course, this does not mean that whoever has a high reputation will definitely be able to eat the meat in his mouth. The key is force and background, but reputation is also a useful stepping stone.

This is a consumptive use of prestige, another use of prestige is to activate titles.

Any social status corresponds to a certain prestige to play its full value, activation will not consume prestige.

Like the title "Member" that Ladislaus wanted.

Ladislaus also responded with a speech, expressing his sincerity and gratitude to the emperor.

Then he drank that glass of wine in one gulp, and many people responded with a glass. Counting the two glasses that responded to the emperor, some young people who were particularly excited in the audience had already drank three glasses in a row.

Passionate Spanish dance music sounded at this time, and the Royal Spanish Navy Band has a long-standing reputation.

The emperor was not yet married, so the emperor invited Lady Doria to dance the first dance.

Because Andre Doria couldn't come with her, Mrs. Doria was the only top lady without a male companion, and of course it was also because of Ladislaus' relationship.

Madame Doria blushed with excitement and could not help herself when Steward Florentino informed her of the honor.

Fortunately, Florentino gave enough notice in advance, and in addition, a quiet room had been prepared earlier so that Miss Harna-Doria could help her mother put on a thick layer of powder.

So when Lady Doria danced with the emperor under the envious eyes of the consul's wife and the speaker's wife, she was quite decent.

But what Miss Harna was doing at this moment was not so decent.

She was yelling and screaming surrounded by a group of men.

"Five hundred thalers, five hundred thalers, okay, the Beruk family offered [-] thalers, does anyone offer [-] thalers? Does anyone offer [-] thalers?" Miss Harna, who had just helped her mother finish her makeup, Her makeup was completely ruined by her sweat.

But no one cared at this point, and an old gentleman from a minor family raised his hand to bid for his daughter.

"Okay, okay, the Corleone family offered [-], anyone offered [-]? Is there anyone offering [-]? Opportunities are rare, everyone must not save money, cash transactions, who pays more, Ladislaus Just invite any lady to dance the first dance, does anyone offer [-]? Does anyone offer [-]?"

The Beruk family gritted their teeth and paid [-] talers. Unfortunately, they are only second-rate families after all. In the end, the chairman's brother paid [-] talers, plus Miss Harna's commission of [-] talers, and got it for their daughter. this opportunity.

This is also the last effort of the Beruk family to restore the marriage contract. Of course they will not succeed. Miss Harna didn't even relay the news of their willingness to pay a dowry of [-] talers to Ladislaus, which is meaningless at all.

"Cousin, I have already received the money from the Pregiosi's family at one thousand and three." Because her father was not on board, Miss Harna could only come forward to speak on behalf of the Doria family, and she did not work hard to seize the opportunity. earn a fortune.

"Okay, you've worked hard, you can just give me 1000 and [-], and you can buy some rouge powder for the other [-], it's a little brother's kindness.

Ladislaus accepted the task of "Invite Miss Pregiosi to dance" with satisfaction. He only lost 1 point of prestige and received so much money, so there was really no reason to hesitate.

He certainly doesn't have to know how well his clever little cousin can do business.

As for the freckles on Miss Pregiosi's face, it was even more insignificant in front of Silver Taller.

But when Ladislaus was going to invite the lady, Miss Harna nervously leaned under Ladislaus' ear, and said in the lowest voice: "You should be able to speak in front of the emperor now." Say? When my mother and the emperor finish dancing this song, someone will go out to buy a second dance at three thousand thalers, and if they can climb onto the emperor’s bed, another three thousand thalers will be added.

The Ladislaus interface now has a second quest "Suggesting a Dancing Partner to the Emperor", and a follow-up quest "The Emperor's Mistress", which is still in the bleak state.

Didn't Ladislaus turn down this tempting assignment in the end because of ethical issues, saving a few silver thalers a pound?

The reason why Ladislaus gave up Silver Taler was that he caught a glimpse of Director Florentino's stern eyes. No matter how close Miss Harna got, she couldn't hide from the discerning "Guardian Protector".

Manager Florentino was annoyed, and the auction just now was nothing more than that.Not this time, if Ladislaus spoke of such a low-level thing in front of the emperor for money, he might have to make this distant character look bad, it's a pity that he was humbled just now.

Manager Florentino is really loyal, and now Ladislaus is in the limelight.

Fortunately, soon, he heard Ladislaus' answer: "Absurd, how can I say such a thing to the emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, but if you want to dance with the emperor, it's no problem, I can say Said, this is also a good opportunity for you."

This little cousin has a pretty face and a tall figure, maybe she can have a bright future.

Although she couldn't help Ladislaus in the most difficult time, and she forgot her own birthday, but during the campaign, she also offered a hundred talers.

If she is interested, Ladislaus can naturally fulfill it, and the emperor will not be disgusted if she is introduced by such a close relationship.

But Miss Harna waved her hand without hesitation: "Pull, I know my status. I'm just the daughter of an urban nobleman. Our family is not the first family in the Republic of Liguria. If I save ten times more dowry, I won’t be able to become the queen of the Holy Roman Empire. To be a mistress is to intrigue, and I don’t have that interest, so I’ll leave first and go back to share the money.”

This self-knowledge made Director Florentino greatly improve the evaluation of Miss Harna, and Ladislaus was also regarded as a little higher.

"Oh, by the way, is Miss Millier back?" Ladislaus pulled his cousin back and asked the last question.

"I'm back, but Dad sent her out again this afternoon."

As Miss Harna turned and left, the first dance song was over. After the emperor and Mrs. Doria enjoyed this song exclusively, everyone could start sharing the second song.

Ladislaus walked towards the young lady who had completely covered her freckles with three catties of powder.