"Osl, who do you work for?"
The laughter in the banquet hall lasted for an unknown amount of time before it was finally interrupted by Hongye's cold question.
"Why do you say that, little master? I only promise to serve your father, and there is no need to impose any more obligations on myself."
"How can I trust you again, Osel? Who asked you to create these...these pseudo-kinds? Boyi? King Xiao?"
"Hi, hi, little master, I said I won't participate in your power game." Auster sat back in the armchair, then crossed his feet, "Why should I help them both? Technically speaking, they both He is your father's competitor, and Boyi is no exception. You see, the rule is always like this. A son kills his father, and a disciple kills his master. If I were your father, I would kill Boyi first."
While the two were talking, Zhou Yu had quietly walked back into the house and stood next to Hongye.
He saw Hongye's face filled with unprecedented anger. And Osier, who was sitting opposite, was still smiling lazily and blinking at him.
"...It's 'freeze', right?"
After a short and depressing silence, Hongye spoke slowly and clearly. Although she used a question, her tone sounded like she was making a final decision.
"Only that guy would do such a vicious thing... Since you declare allegiance to the late king, why do you associate with him?"
Ausier spread his hands and said, "I don't see any contradiction between the two."
"Do you know how much effort the late king spent to eliminate him?"
"And that's why I listen to him."
Auster bowed slightly and turned a dark purple chip in his hand.
"You see, little master, I made a bet with your father. Once I lose the bet, I will serve him wholeheartedly. He has completed his part, and I have completed mine, without any hesitation - but this is not the same as There's a difference in following his orders completely. The best service you can give a gambler is to break his hand, kick him out of the casino, and never let him in again. That's my promise 'loyalty'."
After hearing what he said, Hongye's expression didn't relax at all. She said in a strange tone: "Osl. No matter whether it is power or strength, there is no eternal thing."
"Alas, change is the rule of man. Besides, there is still a long time before the end of the apocalypse. In this regard, I agree with the 'freeze' opinion."
"--lie."
Ausier shrugged nonchalantly and made a weird face, as if to say, "Believe it or not, it's up to you."
"You just changed, Aorser. The years you can endure without qualitative changes in your personality and soul are over. In this case, say goodbye today."
Hongye raised his sword, which was a clearer statement than words.
Ausier sighed exaggeratedly.
"Well, I guess so." He raised his hands and said, "I'm not going to excuse my behavior, and you are also the most difficult to maintain among the three heirs - I'm not saying that Alan is good. Where to go, but at least he can't find me here. However, before we part ways, I want to make a request."
"Tell me, I'll think about it."
"I'm asking you for a banquet." Osier said. "When you were a child, I told you many stories. At one time, I promised that I would find an opportunity to take you to visit the city, but this can no longer be realized. Therefore, I request one last feast.”
Hongye was silent.
After a long time, the sword in her hand faded away.
"I accept your invitation," she said.
Ausl laughed and stood up, his careless demeanor suddenly gone. He bowed in a standard manner and said in a gentle tone: "Welcome you three to the Ausier Residence."
Following his words, the lights turned on and brisk music sounded, as if an invisible band suddenly began to play hard. Amidst the brisk music, the three banquet chairs on both sides of the main seat automatically slid out from under the table, waiting for the three of them to take their seats.
Zhou Yu looked at Hongye, and after receiving a nod of approval from the other party, he dragged Cai Ji to the two seats on the left side of the main seat.
Perhaps he was frightened by what just happened. Until now, Cai Ji still had a dazed expression on his face and allowed Zhou Yu to push him into his seat.
Seeing his behavior like this, Zhou Yu began to frown - although this guy was originally a drag, it was better to take care of an ordinary person than to take care of a demented person. He didn't know what this coward saw, and now he could only hope that the other party's mental damage was not permanent.
"Poor boy," Ausier said, leaning forward with his hands on the back of the main chair, "he must have been frightened by my pet. He is a little too sensitive to flesh and blood, and he is not a good cook." characteristics.”
"If you really feel sorry for him, then let him leave first." Zhou Yu said coldly.
"Believe me, I would be happy to. But I'm afraid this young gentleman does not have the ability to walk out of this house alone. My dear little girl, I guess after tonight, the young master will never trust me to deal with a living person. , so let’s just let him sit there, and I promise I won’t do anything. Let’s resolve this matter in a civilized way tonight—besides, being able to attend my banquet was something that was never possible before. How lucky you are!"
Zhou Yu sneered slightly. But seeing Hongye's expression, he finally said nothing.
Osier clapped his hands twice.
The soft music in the background changed its tune. The tapestry on the side wall folded to the left and right on its own, revealing three side doors, and three maids pushed the dining cart out. They are all beautiful black-haired girls with fair skin, delicate facial features, and no particularly obvious racial characteristics. The standardized expressions and movements are like a clockwork doll.
The maids served the meal silently and quickly. The dining table for twenty people, which was actually only four seats, was filled with all kinds of dishes. The presentation of the dishes was very similar to French cuisine, but when Zhou Yu tried to identify it, he couldn't even name the specific dish - strangely speaking, although he had never been there once, he always felt that he was quite familiar with Western food. familiar.
"Wine, meat, singing and dancing, these were my favorite things when I was young. I once teamed up with a few friends to rob a butcher shop, and that was the best meal in my memory. It's strange, the pork was not fresh at all. Later, I became very particular about my meals. I hated sharing with acquaintances, and I didn’t like eating alone, so I held banquets every day. If a guest liked me, I would invite him alone. If no one was satisfied, I would invite nine guests at a time. Ten of them. There must be a performance team of more than twenty people, and top-notch singers and performers. There must be five or six performances a week, unless I am too sick to get out of bed."
Osier was on the main seat, raising his glass to the red leaves on his right.
"But you, dear little master, you have hated the excitement since you were a child, so we will make it simpler. I happen to have an extremely talented piano player on hand, specially prepared for tonight. I guarantee you will like her performance."
He diligently raised his crystal glass and toasted to the guests present. Both Zhou Yu and Cai Ji remained motionless, only Hongye responded calmly.
This did not dampen Ausle's enthusiasm at all, and he quickly applauded.
The soft music stopped.
A veiled young woman walked out of the dark side door. She was wearing a long, close-fitting skirt between a cheongsam and a sari. Her skin was like dark brown satin, smooth and strong. Between the two slender bare arms, he held a strange-looking piano.
After walking to the open space at the end of the banquet table, the dark-skinned woman hugged Qin and gracefully saluted everyone. Her figure is slender and graceful, and when she bows her head, she looks like a flower tilted by the breeze.
"Anti, Anti, you are truly a treasure in the world." Osier said, "Please, tonight's guest is extremely distinguished, and you must perform to your best."
The woman's veil swayed slightly, and through the looming cover, she seemed to be smiling at Auster. However, she neither speaks nor plays.
Orsell kept shaking his head at her.
"No, that can't be done. I won't be participating tonight and you'll have to play solo. Come on! There's only one piece suitable for our guests tonight - please play that piece for us, "Zhuigong the Dragon Slayer"! "
