Lacard's expression was a bit complicated, with confusion mixed with a bit of dissatisfaction.
Why is Godwin here?
Although I can't say that we have never met, I have definitely never seen each other in a formal setting, let alone said hello.
But in this place called Royal City, you will definitely know Godwin and his name.
When the foreign dancer saw Roland, her eyes lit up, but then disappeared in an instant and slowly dimmed. She lowered her head, with her long hair covering her cheeks.
Lakkad's complicated expression finally turned into a smile.
Even though he is the son of King Elden, Roland is the son of the Goddess of Eternity and is treated completely differently. He cannot even enter the palace on weekdays.
He extended his hand. "I'm Lakkad. You should have met me before at the party..."
"I know you, Lacard." Roland interrupted him with a calm expression, "I wanted a private room downstairs, but was told that the whole place was reserved. And it's so noisy upstairs. Are you going to cause any trouble?"
"No, how could that be?"
Lacarde's smile turned ugly, and the forced curve of his mouth seemed extremely forced and unnatural.
He understood that Roland was warning him not to do anything that violated the Golden Rule.
The public security of the royal city is maintained by Knight Rodel, and the blond young man in front of him has handed over his military power only one year ago.
But if you ask all the knights and soldiers, who do they listen to?
As long as Roland does not rebel against the goddess Marika, everyone will respond to his call.
"You'd better not have done anything bad." Roland's gaze passed through the crowd and fell on the dancer.
Marenia followed his gaze and saw Tanith as well.
If it were Selian, Tolina, or even For, they would all know what was happening.
But she had been sick all the time and rarely interacted with outsiders, so she didn't understand why her brother came up.
She tugged at her brother's sleeve and looked at his profile, as if asking the reason.
Roland didn't explain to her, thinking about whether to save Tanis now.
Being forced to marry Lakkad was certainly a misfortune, but she could live a good life, which was much better than working as a dancer.
The problem is not small, and it mainly depends on Tanis's wishes.
He hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to give her the power.
It would only make sense if she wanted to resist and Roland went to save her.
There aren't that many heroes who would stand up for a dancer from a different race for no reason.
The blond young man pulled over a chair, crossed his legs, and casually placed his left hand on the back of the chair, without even looking at them.
Marennia stood beside him, the future famous Valkyrie, like a small guard.
They held hands and didn't take the other person seriously at all. Not many people have the capital to do this, but they happened to be the ones who could do it.
Lacade's face became more and more ugly. The soldiers either took advantage of it or approved of Lacade's pretending, but the person in front of them was Godwin, the hero of the Ancient Dragon War.
Fight? You can't win, and you're not in the right.
Fighting for power? As the eldest prince of the Golden Tree, Roland usually doesn't mention my mother Marika, which is good enough.
The atmosphere in the room became increasingly depressing, like a stormy sea about to hit.
"I just ask one question." Roland finally spoke, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
He turned his gaze to Tanis, this foreign dancer who was often stared at by the audience. No matter how scared she was, she held on.
The young man's words made Lakkad's heart tighten.
"Are you willing?"
"Godwin..." The red-haired man wanted to say something else, but when he met Roland's eyes, his words were stuck.
"I didn't ask you."
He was very calm, his tone didn't change, as if he wasn't worried at all. His golden eyes were like the scorching sun, and his midnight eyes were as deep as the night sky.
How could Lakkad feel happy when being looked down upon to this extent?
It was a nice dinner, but it was ruined like this and I still had to smile along.
But he held back.
He cast his eyes on the woman behind him, a tiny dancer who was nothing without him holding her.
Tanis raised her head, biting her lip, and there was no thought of resistance in her eyes.
"I...I volunteered."
Hearing this, everyone in the venue breathed a sigh of relief, even Lakkad relaxed a little.
"Is it."
Roland sighed in his heart. Even Tanis herself didn't resist, so he would help her this time.
What about the follow-up? Do you still need help?
People have to save themselves.
He had stood up for her, and had a small quarrel with Lacarde.
The atmosphere in the venue suddenly became relaxed. No one spoke, but the weapons and armor on the waist and back collided, making a clinking sound.
Lakkad's smile grew wider, and he liked Tanis even more.
"Look, Godwin, I've booked the restaurant. Do you want to stay and eat with us?"
"no need."
Roland shook his head and sighed in his heart, "My sister doesn't like to be disturbed. I am the one who disturbed you."
"Don't bother." Lacard seemed to want to see them off, but Roland left directly.
He looked at the figure walking down the stairs, and the gloom in his heart grew thicker.
Now, he had to think about that guy who made such a big talk, saying that the volcano had what he needed.
One of the warriors looked thoughtful, thought for a moment, then broke away and caught up with the two people outside.
Unfortunately, he came out too late.
The two figures have disappeared.
Chapolili looked at the glowing golden tree, and for a moment, he didn't know where to find him.
"If I had known I would meet Godwin, I should have made more preparations. Sigh."
At this moment, Roland and Marenia, who had left in a carriage, were already on their way to another restaurant.
The wooden wheels rolled gently over the stone pavement, making a steady and rhythmic "roll-roll" sound. The horses walked steadily, with even and powerful steps, their breathing was smooth, and their eyes were gentle.
The carriage is spacious and comfortable, surrounded by intricately carved wooden railings and covered with a layer of polished smooth leather. As the carriage sways slightly, it exudes a quaint and tranquil atmosphere.
There were no outsiders around. Roland and Marennia sat on one side. The girl leaned her head on his chest and asked softly.
"Brother, how do you know that person was coerced? He looks fine, right?"
“You’ve seen too little.”
Roland helped her smooth her hair. "This kind of thing is not uncommon. Mother was too indulgent towards some of her former tribesmen, which led to many such incidents. Sometimes I want to take care of it, but I can't control everyone."
Chapter 99: Worry
The good days have lasted too long. The life of the Golden Tree nobles can be described as decadent, with all kinds of bad things happening one after another.
Roland picked out a few representative bad things and told them to Marlennia, in case she couldn't see through them in the future. It was better to tell them in advance.
Fortunately, everyone knows that these things cannot be brought to the table, so they have not yet completely rotted.
After listening to his story, Marenya raised a question.
"Since she was forced and my brother wanted to save her, why didn't the woman admit it?"
“The reasons are complicated.”
Roland explained to her. Feeling the carriage stop, he opened the curtains. The fabric was very thick. Looking out the window, he saw that they had arrived.
He continued, "We'll talk while we eat. You'd better think about what dessert you want later."
"Okay." Marenia nodded.
Roland opened the door and jumped down first without making any sound. He turned around and reached out to her.
Marenia held his arm, got out of the carriage together, and went into the dining room with him.
This time, nothing went wrong.
In the box, Marlenya ordered a drink and a few desserts, then dismissed the waiter.
"Brother, you haven't explained to me why that woman admitted that she agreed."
"The reason is simple."
Roland paused and said, "First of all, she is a foreigner, she has no one to rely on, and she is also excluded, so her life will probably be difficult.
I went to see the opera this afternoon, and the dancer actually became the lead actress. Do you think she could have become the lead actress without Lacarde's help?
Obviously impossible.
She couldn't have found anyone better than Lacade, and this was a good choice.
This is the benefit.
Secondly, let me tell you the downside. If she asks me for help today, it would mean she is not giving face to Lakkad and she would easily be hated.
Even though I have a good reputation, she didn't dare to gamble. I helped her solve the problem on a whim, and there was a possibility that I wouldn't be able to find anyone later, so I decided to take care of it from beginning to end.
If Lacarde decides to retaliate against her, she will probably end up in a terrible situation. Even if she asks me for help, she may not be able to be found in the first place. "
"So, there are so many considerations?" Marlenya lowered her head. She only knew how to swing the sword and had never thought about so much.
Roland's analysis was basically consistent with what Tanis thought. It could be predicted that Tanis's future would not be easy.
Unless, Lakkad finds the big snake, but is swallowed by it and becomes a monster in the game.
The Volcano Official Residence has not been built yet, and that day is still a long way off.
Looking at his sister beside him, Roland did not forget the reason for coming out today. After the servant brought the dessert, he ate the frosted sugar pudding in the bowl, which had a very smooth texture.
"Are you worried tonight?"
"Huh?" Marennia was startled, and stopped moving the spoon in her hand to think for a moment.
"How did you know, brother?"
"It's too obvious."
Roland laughed heartily. His laughter was clear and loud, full of energy and cheerfulness. He felt the warmth and comfort of the sun.
"I'm your brother, can you talk to me? I might be able to give you some advice."
"Yes." Her eyes sparkled with immense trust and dependence, her smile was peaceful and hearty, and she opened her inner world to him without reservation.
My brother may be the most trustworthy person.
Her voice is very nice, and now that it hasn't fully matured yet, it has more of a Millicent feel.
“I have met some people recently, and many of them have shown me kindness, and some less mature warriors have also come to learn swordsmanship from me.
I thought my brother would teach them, so I did. No, that’s not it.”
Perhaps she had wanted to say it for a long time, and the girl's confession was intermittent, covering all sorts of topics.
After going around in circles, she came to her senses and started talking about her real troubles.
"In fact, a city lord expressed his wish to pledge allegiance to me... I can't understand it. I don't want to leave my brother, I don't want to leave the royal city, I don't need all kinds of support."
"City Lord?" Roland thought about it for a moment and knew who it was.
"The Marley family?"
"Brother, how did you know that?" Marenia was surprised, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes at that moment.
Her little mouth was half open, her lips were small and cute, revealing innocence and surprise.
