After a pause, he continued speaking with a calm expression.
"Additionally, we must ensure that Prince Colin remains ours."
Although the Valencia Family has made no moves, it is evident that the Castellion family and the Lambert Family cannot resist taking action.
The thing that these decadent nobles love to do most is to collect ancient bloodlines and add them to their genealogies.
Especially since the Colin family not only possesses ancient bloodlines but also has the joint acknowledgnt from the three factions of the Holy City over their claim to the Gana Continent!
Obtaining the identity of a "little Colin's grandfather" in exchange for a dowry is simply too profitable for these historically significant families.
Thinking of this, Laco couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.
Pity.
Both his children were n, fated never to take this shortcut.
Upon hearing the Marshal's reminder, Julian imdiately reined in his confident deanor and said solemnly, "Rest assured, Your Excellency, I will hint to General Hamoldon to double his efforts on Colin. I am confident that sufficient benefits will surely bind him firmly to our side!"
After a brief pause, he continued.
"Additionally, the Red Shield Brotherhood has an abundance of loyal and reliable reserves. I will personally select an elite group to go to the Gana Continent, ensuring that the future leaders who will determine the fate of the Knight Order are all our own!"
"I'm rely reminding you, as long as you're clear on what to do." Laco nodded approvingly, leaning the back of his head against the seat of the carriage, closing his eyes to rest.
The future of the empire will ultimately belong to those young n who have truly bled for the empire.
As for those folks clinging to dreams from a thousand years ago, refusing to wake up...
Let them carry their glory into the grave!
...
The carriage, adorned with golden roses and scripture, slowly made its way down Wise Street towards the Wise Man's Court. Inside, the light from the magic crystal lamp cast a soft glow, creating a uniquely serene and pleasant atmosphere amidst the rocking.
Sitting opposite Roxey Colin, Count Casite Hillfin watched the young and composed prince with a smile, admiration visible in his eyes.
"...I didn't expect you to bring such a great surprise to the empire tonight. Frankly, you caught off guard."
Luo Yan smiled warmly and said calmly, "To be honest, I was inspired by Mr. Todwen and ca up with this idea on the spur of the mont. I didn't consult you beforehand; I hope you don't mind."
Casite laughed, waving his hand and said, "Your Highness, you exaggerate. Of course, your territory is yours to command. Besides, as a citizen of the empire, how could I mind another loyal servant repaying the empire with sincerity?"
"What I wanted to say is... I am impressed by your generous gesture! Of course, if you have any special plans in the future, don't hesitate to talk to first. The Hillfin family will always be your allies; whatever others can offer you, we can too."
There was a trace of reproach in his voice, evidently not believing that such an enormous plan was conjured up by Prince Colin on the fly.
Luo Yan smiled gently and said with ease.
"Next ti, for sure."
The two continued their lighthearted conversation, and soon the topic strayed from business, turning to discussions of philosophy and art.
However, Mr. Casite was not as engrossed in academics as usual tonight.
Especially when it ca to talking about dances, Casite's gaze turned slightly ambiguous, and he teasingly said, "Speaking of which, I am more concerned about your dancing skills than your concept for the Holy Temple Knight Order... I've heard about your good relations with the nobles of the Gutaf Kingdom; do those Lizardn frequently hold such banquets too?"
"They have their own unique culture, quite different from the empire," Luo Yan paused and continued with a smile, "As for my dancing skills, they are not worth ntioning compared to yours. Mostly, the ladies I dance with are very patient, and they lead well."
Casite laughed and said.
"Is that so? I think it's because you've caught their eye. The essence of ballroom dancing lies not in the dance itself but in the interaction between the partners, especially the body language and exchange of glances."
"Count, you're teasing ; I'm not that skilled... Perhaps, I have a bit of high perception?" Luo Yan naturally would not ntion that the culture of Hell is strikingly similar to the empire's, like two fruits growing from the sa vine.
The dance he perford at Mia's birthday banquet was essentially no different from the social dances of the Holy City, akin to two pronunciations of the sa word.
Casite shook his head and said.
"I'm not joking; I've been watching you, and I noticed that all the young girls' eyes in the room are on you."
It wasn't just the young girls—
Weren't you the sa?
Luo Yan chuckled inwardly but did not expose him, only puzzled by why the count persistently clung to this topic.
However, his puzzlent didn't last long.
After circling around for quite so ti, Casite finally revealed his true intent, trying to probe casually.
"I'm just wondering which lucky lady has the honor of holding your gaze?"
Luo Yan was slightly taken aback, coughed lightly, and said, "Count, this topic is a bit premature for ; I have no plans to settle down just yet."
This is a vulnerability for the Colin family, as lacking an heir signifies instability, with many ancient agreents maintained by lineage.
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