The First Vampire-Chapter 708 - : 706 Banquet_1

Chapter 708: 706 Banquet_1

As evening fell, the knight’s hall in the Huerong Fortress was brightly lit with candles.

The Brugen Family was holding a banquet here to welcome the far-travelled Protector of the Empire, Duke St. Chapman.

After bathing, Colin had changed into the exclusive ceremonial dress of the Empire’s Duke. The solemn black, paired with the gold-hollowed embroidery, emphasized Colin’s noble and majestic aura.

As he entered the knight’s hall, he immediately became the focus of everyone’s attention.

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Grace naturally stepped forward and took Colin’s arm.

She also looked extraordinarily beautiful tonight, wearing a sleeveless, collarless silk dress. Her flawless white shoulders and smooth, even arms were bare, her purple hair tied up in an intricate noblewoman’s bun. Her clear, deep eyes were like beautiful blue crystals, and her full red lips bore an elegant and charming smile.

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The handsome man and beautiful woman walking hand in hand in the hall truly resembled a newly wed couple.

Seeing this scene, many members of the Brugen Family increasingly felt that letting Grace inherit the title, and becoming Colin’s lover without marrying for lifetime, seemed like a rather good choice.

Thus, when Colin grandly took his place at the head of the hall, no one from the Brugen Family dared to protest. On the contrary, they revealed a pleased attitude, seemingly having already accepted Colin as the master of Huorong City.

Colin took everyone’s reactions into account, and the smile on his face grew even brighter.

After everyone took their seats, Grace raised her wine cup and said crisely:

“Ladies and Gentlemen, let’s raise our glasses together to welcome the savior of the Glorious Empire, Duke St. Chapman, to Huorong City! We believe his arrival will bring peace and prosperity!”

The crowd responded uproariously, rising to their feet with cups raised, their faces full of sincere smiles.

Colin also raised his wine cup, confidently saying:

“Thank you for the hospitality of the Brugen Family. I believe that under the leadership of Miss Grace and with everyone’s joint efforts, Huorong City will definitely have a bright future!”

This statement clearly acknowledged Grace’s status and position.

Everyone understood that, unless something unexpected happened, Huorong City would soon be welcoming a female Countess.

Of course, the first in line to inherit the Count Brugen’s title was actually Grace’s brother – Viscount Grimm.

But a year ago, Viscount Grimm had been invited to “visit” Winterfell City, and has yet to return.

It is likely that he will not return in the future either.

Of course, for Grace to formally succeed to the title of Countess, she would also need the recognition of the Duke of the East.

However, none of those present believed that Marquis Oberth, who is currently making waves in White Dew City, could be a match for Duke St. Chapman. Otherwise, when Grace had earlier called on everyone to resist against the old Count, they would not have responded in kind.

Although Mr. Ji has a trump card, the “Eyes of Judgement”, it seems that it could handle Colin.

However, few of those present thought that Mr. Ji had a chance of success.

After all, sacrificing a large city of over 300,000 people is not so simple; it requires the cooperation of the lord and the army.

But which clear-headed lord would be willing to sacrifice his territory to Mr. Ji?

Mr. Ji was only able to successfully sacrifice Fallen Eagle City because Count Uman had no defense against it and had Uman’s lover cooperated, resulting in success.

But now that the nobles of the empire knew the casting conditions for this forbidden spell, it would not be so easy for Mr. Ji.

Moreover, even if Mr. Ji were successful in casting the “Eyes of Judgement” and killing Colin St. Chapman, then what?

What about those thirty thousand Blood Knights?

Once this terrifying army begins to retaliate, does the East have any military force capable of stopping it?

Let’s not forget, Colin’s wife, the Northern Duchess, would not let it pass easily.

And the Duchess of the Westland who controls the imperial allied army, she has reportedly become Colin St. Chapman’s lover.

There is also Queen Judy, who is Colin’s student.

And the Half-Elf Queen Isa Miller…

In short, today’s Colin was in name the Protector of the Empire, but in actuality he was the ruler of the Empire.

The power that was controlled was not something that Mr. Ji could resist.

Anyone with a brain knew which side to take.

Therefore, the people of the Brugen Family could not understand the thought patterns of Marquis Oberth and the old count and other people. They couldn’t understand where these half-way-to-the-grave old men got the courage to provoke Colin St. Chapman.

Between the clinking of glasses, the atmosphere of the banquet gradually heated up.

The bootlicking of the Brugen family members went from somewhat restrained at the beginning to increasingly shameless.

Colin also began to feel somewhat smug amidst everyone’s flattery.

But just at the height of the intoxicating atmosphere, a sudden loud noise brought the lively atmosphere of the banquet to a halt.

“What’s going on?”

Before everyone could react, a burst of light erupted outside the hall, as if a giant hand had torn open the heavy night sky.

The frivolity on Colin’s face disappeared in an instant.

Because he knew that what had just happened was an outbreak of Holy Light.

And to possess such power, it must be the handiwork of a Holy Knight!

So, Mr. Ji really is in Huorong City!

Indeed, the next moment, Scholar Yerug hurried in and reported to Colin:

“Sir Duke, we have found Mr. Ji’s secret base and engaged in battle with him. After that, Mr. Ji hastily fled south, and Sir Logh has led the army to pursue him.”

“How many people did he take with him?”

“Ten thousand. The military situation was urgent, so I took the initiative to suggest to Sir Logh to pursue him with the army, I hope you can forgive my audacity …”

“It’s fine.” Colin waved his hand, appearing not worried at all.

Perhaps to others, chasing after a Holy Knight would be crazy, but the Blood Knight Army had once strangled a Holy Field.

To them, a lone Holy Knight was just game.

Seeing that Colin didn’t blame him, Scholar Yerug continued:

“Sir Duke, we also found the Magic Array drawn by Mr. Ji and his subordinates, which seems to be preparation for the forbidden spell [Eyes of Judgment] …”

Upon hearing this, the hall was filled with discussion and gasps of surprise.

Even though they had guessed that the old count might use the method of sacrificing Huorong City to deal with Colin, when they found conclusive evidence, everyone couldn’t help but be shocked at the old count’s insanity.

They felt even more fortunate that they had made the right choice.

Without waiting for Colin’s command, Scholar Yerug continued:

“Rest assured, Sir Duke, Mage Cusius has already gone to deal with the Magic Array.”

“Good.” Colin nodded in satisfaction. But after this interruption, he didn’t feel like continuing the meal and got up to leave.

Grace hurriedly followed, clutching Colin’s arm and cooingly said:

“I’m sorry, Sir Duke, for distracting you with these things, let me accompany you back to your room to rest.”

Colin felt the soft warmth from his arm and smiled and nodded.

The two went back to their room together, closed the door and Grace began to help Colin undress.

Just as the atmosphere was becoming more and more intimate, Colin suddenly said:

“I’ve been cooperating all along, it’s about time for you to act, isn’t it?”

Grace lifted her head, her pretty face full of bewilderment.