Chapter 605 - You Didnt See This Coming, Did You? (1/2)

Chapter 605 You Didn’t See This Coming, Did You?

Stephanie thought highly of Roland. Very highly.

She wouldn’t have been interested in such a party at all, but when Roland said that he wanted to drop by, she simply took him here without asking why. Even though she knew that the dark session of such a party would affect her reputation, she didn’t ask Roland’s reason or purpose. At the party, Stephanie was seated in the gallery on the second floor in a low-cut dress. Her body figure wasn’t as attractive as Andonara’s, but she was a rarely-seen beauty too.

More importantly, she had this air of dignity around her that attracted the eyes of countless people even though she was just sitting there doing nothing

She had eclipsed all the other females in the party, including both the young girls and the married women.

Men stared at her with pa.s.sion, and women with jealousy.

Roland, seated opposite her, withstood the gazes of envy from many men too.

Some people who were close to the a.s.sociation of Mages had heard about Roland before.

They knew that he was a good friend to the First Princess, so they realized who he was when he sat opposite Stephanie.

Those who didn’t know him whispered to each other, wondering who this man was and why he was so close to the First Princess and future queen.

Ignoring the stares of curiosity and even l.u.s.t, Stephanie picked up a cup gracefully and said with a charming smile on her face, “Okay, I’ve already brought you here. Can you tell me what you want now?”

“I would rather not admit itt.” Roland narrowed his eyes and smiled.

Stephanie shook the expensive alchemical gla.s.s cup unconcernedly while the red wine s.h.i.+vered inside. “Then I’ll just watch the show.”

She didn’t care who Roland was trying to deal with.

In the entire capital of Fareins, there were few people she cared about except herself and her mother.

Also, she was quite curious about what Roland wanted to do in such a party.

Actually, Roland didn’t know what to do, either. All that he knew was that he needed to work with Grantham at the right moment.

At this moment, Young Martin, the initiator of the party and the owner of this manor, showed up.

Although he was called Young Martin, he was actually a middle-aged man who was almost forty.

Many people greeted him, but he ignored all of them and went straight to Stephanie. He smiled and said, “Your Highness, it’s the greatest honor of my life that you’ve come to my party.” He bowed courteously. Although he was not young anymore, he still looked gentle and handsome when he smiled.

He was a Warrior who was almost a Legend, but he wasn’t unrefined as most Warriors were. He was an out-and-out n.o.ble.

Stephanie didn’t stand up. She didn’t need to, with her ident.i.ty or with the supporters at her back.

Putting the cup down lazily, Stephanie said casually, “I’m here to open my eyes. I was told that the dark session of your party is very interesting.”

“It’s a special activity of this manor.” Martin quickly glanced at Stephanie’s important body parts and pretended to speak casually. “But I’m afraid it’s not suitable for you, Your Highness.”

“I thought that you would encourage me to partic.i.p.ate.” Stephanie looked at the man with a vague smile.

“I dare not.” Martin shook his head. “I know very well what I can do and what I shouldn’t.”

Stephanie nodded in satisfaction. “Very well. I’ll leave before the dark session. You go entertain other guests. Don’t bother me.”

“As you wish, Your Highness, but before I go…” Martin looked at Roland and said in a mocking tune, “Before I go, there’s something I’d like to report to you, Your Highness.” “Is it important?” Stephanie asked and looked at Roland too as Martin did.

“Very important.”

Martin bowed again. At this moment, many n.o.bles at the party had gathered around.

They were all very astute in politics. Maybe they weren’t knowledgeable or capable in general, but they were all gifted at fanning the flames.

“Okay then. Tell me.” Stephanie wasn’t bothered by the guy’s lack of manners.

She could tell that Martin seemed to be hostile to Roland. She wanted to see what he would do.

“I’m told that you have been quite close to this Mage, Your Highness.” Martin pointed at Roland.

“Indeed we are.” As I speculated! Stephanie looked at Roland with a vague smile.

Roland winked as if he were worried.

Looking at Roland’s expression, Martin put on a gloating smile.

“However, this man is a devil,” Martin declared confidently and pointed at Roland.

Hua!

The n.o.bles whispered to each other more loudly that they should’ve.

Claiming that someone was a devil was a severe accusation.

This place wasn’t just the capital of Fareins but also the Holy Realm.

Under normal circ.u.mstances, whoever was recognized as a devil would be crucified and burnt alive.

Roland wasn’t a good actor. He couldn’t pretend to be scared, so he could only frown as much as possible.