Chapter 97: Cinderella!

"Next, Sir Felix's territory."

Rhodes looked at the list in his hand, his expression slightly stunned.

Jazz?

Seeing these two words, Rhodes even wondered if he had taken the wrong list.

After all, how could a king invite a knight to marry his queen?

What is jazz?

To put it simply, it is a noble title that comes with knighthood.

It is one level lower than the orthodox noble baron and is considered the lowest entry-level title of the nobility.

However, this title has no right of inheritance. Once the person who is granted the title dies, the family will become an ordinary knight family.

The size of the territory is just about the same as that of an ordinary knight.

Every knight family originally had the title of Sir.

That's why he was so surprised.

If you want to become the king's queen, no matter how low the threshold is, you must at least be a baron, right?

What the hell is Jazz?

"Is there something wrong with this list?"

Rhodes waved his hand, called the accompanying minister over, and asked in a low voice.

"Great Knight Rhodes, that's right, this is the name filled in by His Royal Highness the Second Prince himself."

The minister forced a smile on his face and explained in a low voice.

"Sir Felix is ​​not only a powerful knight, but also an excellent businessman. He has accumulated a huge fortune through trade among various kingdoms."

"All this wealth added together is even equal to several years of tax revenue for a kingdom, so it cannot be compared with an ordinary knight."

"Besides, Sir Felix only has a daughter, leaving no heir."

Rhodes nodded.

Having said so much, it's just because she is rich that he made an exception and made her the king's candidate for queen.

He roughly guessed what Jessie Bell was thinking. This woman was obsessed with developing and expanding the Austin Kingdom.

Therefore, an ordinary knight who is rich but has no identity background naturally became her target.

Without a title and a large territory, it means that one does not have a strong military force in his hands, making it easy to control him.

Moreover, this knight only has a daughter and no male heir.

If the daughter becomes the queen, then the knight's rich property will naturally become the king's property when the time is right.

This woman really knows how to calculate the accounts clearly.

And, most importantly, this Sir Felix had died several years ago.

In other words, now Sir Felix's family only has his wife and daughter, the female relatives.

In the southern continent, women cannot inherit territory or knighthood.

Therefore, a husband must be chosen by a daughter of direct bloodline before the husband can inherit all the family property.

Once Sir Felix's daughter becomes queen, this huge fortune will instantly become the king's property.

It's really like Bulbasaur eating Cheetos and entering Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. It's so cool.

"Let's go in and take a look!"

Rhodes said calmly that since it was Jesse Bell who filled in the name himself, he couldn't but give him face.

Send an invitation first. As for whether a knight's daughter is qualified to become queen, it depends on her character.

He has no interest in women who can be slept with by either men or dogs.

"Oh! Mom!"

"A group of knights came outside the manor."

"Are they here to deliver the invitation to His Royal Highness Jesse Bell's ball?"

At the same time, inside the manor.

Two girls in luxurious long dresses were standing on the attic with excitement on their faces, watching the procession of knights approaching slowly in the distance.

"My daughter, go and tidy up your clothes and hair, and don't leave the impression of your rudeness and disrespect in front of these knights."

Behind the two girls, a woman with her hair tied up in a bun, wearing a gorgeous black dress and a fancy hat, spoke in a gentle tone.

"Yes, we cannot leave a bad impression in front of the envoy."

"Where is my jewel necklace, damned Antasia? Did you steal my jewel necklace to embarrass me in front of the knight?"

"Tricia, I don't like your shabby necklace. It's not as dazzling as my ruby. It looks so tacky."

"How dare you call me rustic? 0"

The two quarreling girls wrestled with each other without saying a word, and in an instant their gorgeous dresses and beautifully braided hairstyles all became messy.

"That's enough!"

Looking at the two stupid daughters in front of her, the woman in the black dress couldn't help but shout angrily to stop their boring and absurd fight.

"Take them both downstairs and fix their clothes and hairstyles."

He called the servants, separated the two people, and took them downstairs to tidy up their clothes and hair accessories.

Seeing the knight outside about to enter the manor, the woman in the black dress suppressed her anger and forced an elegant smile on her face.

He walked out of the manor, intending to buy some time for his two stupid daughters.

"Are you Mrs. Temane?"

The pitch-black night warhorse slowly stepped into the manor under the awe-filled eyes of the serfs.

Rhodes led the way, followed by several fully armed elite knights.

Rhodes' eyes swept through the manor and saw the woman in a black dress walking out of the tall villa. His eyes lit up slightly.

It was a black fitted dress with dark gold patterns, a rather gorgeous long gown that cost a lot of money.

He wore a large black half-brimmed hat on his head.

Hats in the Middle Ages were usually very luxurious. In order to show off their status and wealth, nobles liked to inlay all kinds of precious jewels on their hats.

The woman's hat was inlaid with a few pearls, and apart from that, it was a black gauze covering half of her face. It looked quite simple.

But it gives people a mysterious feeling.

A slender face, with makeup not particularly bright, except for the lips which are painted red, which gives it a light beauty.

Accustomed to the pale complexion of those noble ladies who painted themselves up to look like ghosts, this kind of naturally white skin was very pleasing to Rhode's eyes.

Golden earrings, equally eye-catching long hair tied up behind her head, a slender waist under the corset, a gift that is not very plump but quite straight.

She has a tall figure, long legs, and wears a pair of black high heels.

Looking at her, it was as if looking at an elegant and dignified aristocratic beauty.

Although she was just a knight's wife, her cold and otherworldly temperament made her more memorable than those so-called aristocrats.

Rhodes was amazed by the elegance and nobility that was naturally embedded in her bones.

"That's right."

Mrs. Temani's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle but distant smile.

Although he was smiling, there was no trace of smile in his calm eyes.

It even gives people a strong sense of alienation.

Rhodes dismounted, took out an invitation, and slowly walked towards Mrs. Temani.

"An invitation to His Royal Highness Jesse Bell's ball. I hope the lady can come with the ladies."

Mrs. Temani took the invitation, feeling the strong masculine scent, and couldn't help but feel a strange feeling in her heart.

But she concealed it very well.

"You still don't know the Knight's name?"

Temani looked at Rhodes and felt that the knight in front of her was very different from those she had seen before.

This kind of temperament was something she had never felt before.

It even gave her a strong urge.

So weird!

It had been a long time since she had felt such strong feelings for a member of the opposite sex since her husband died.

But that pounding heart was no illusion.

"Rod!"

"The knight who killed the giant, Rod?"

Mrs. Temani opened her mouth slightly when she heard this, and for the first time other emotions appeared in her calm eyes.

She didn't expect that the young knight in front of her was actually the legendary knight that was widely talked about around the Kingdom of Austin.

He single-handedly killed the giant and took its heart.

What a powerful force this is?

However, she didn't expect that the knight who killed the legendary giant would be so young.

She thought it would be a middle-aged man.

Mrs. Temani's eyes flashed, and she suddenly thought of something, and her eyes became brighter and brighter as she looked at Rhodes.

She had heard that the Kingdom of Austin had once offered a public reward, and anyone who could present the Giant's Heart would receive a baron's fiefdom and title.

In other words, the young man in front of him will become a real baron in no time.

A baron, plus the honor of slaying a giant.

This seems to be a very good choice.

She had two daughters, who were pretty but did not inherit her wit and intelligence.

Instead, they inherited their foolish father's stupidity and temper.

Even if you attend the prince's ball, the chances of being chosen by the prince and becoming the queen are pitifully small.

Even if one of the daughters is favored by the prince, there will still be one left.

If one of the daughters could be married to the future baron, it would be a good choice. 

After all, given the personalities of her two stupid daughters, marrying a baron is already the best option.

But how could she let her two silly daughters be with this knight who made her heart beat faster?

Madame Temanee turned the ring gently.

While I was thinking, I suddenly heard the annoying voices of my two daughters from behind.

"Knight, where are the invitations, the invitations to the prince's ball!"

"I'm going to be a queen!"

"What nonsense are you talking about? I am the one who will be the queen."

Two girls in gorgeous dresses ran out of the villa in a panic, and started arguing and pushing each other after only two steps.

Rhodes raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at the two girls.

She looks quite pretty, and can barely be considered a beauty.

But why does this character look like a fool?

The number of noble ladies he had met during this period of time must have numbered at least fifty, if not a hundred.

But there was no one as rude and barbaric as the two women in front of him.

They don't look like aristocrats, but more like two wild girls from the country.

Have not received any etiquette education.

Rhodes stretched out his hand and pinched his brow, feeling a bit of a headache.

This Madam Temani was a noble lady of the highest caliber. Her temperament and aristocratic manners were so perfect that even he, who had seen the world, could not find any fault with them.

I thought that the daughter raised by such a woman would not be much inferior, even if not as good as him.

But now, he suddenly felt like a peacock gave birth to two sparrows.

"Are these all the daughters of Sir Felix?"

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Rhodes looked at the two girls who had calmed down after being scolded by their mother, but were still glaring at each other.

I couldn't help but sigh.

Although I know that Jessebell is very optimistic about Sir Felix's family.

But if Sir Felix only had these two daughters, he would be crazy to choose these two women as queens.

Even sisters can't make up for this gap.

If Jessebell really wanted Sir Felix's daughter to be queen, then he would have to let Jessebell choose someone else.

There was no way he could do something like sharpening weapons with the queen on their wedding night.

"I only have these two daughters."

Mrs. Temani's eyes changed and she spoke in a calm tone.

However, that fleeting change could not escape Rhodes's attention.

"Is that so?"

Rhodes looked at the minister behind him expressionlessly.

Since Jesse Bell is so optimistic about Sir Felix, the minister would definitely not have done any investigation.

"No, Sir Felix should have three daughters."

"Two stepdaughters, Anthesia and Tricia, and a biological daughter whose name seems to be… Cinderella?"

The minister said uncertainly.

Rhodes' eyes turned slightly cold when he heard this.

In an instant, a depressing atmosphere enveloped the entire manor.

Even the two girls who looked down on each other shut their mouths in an instant.

Everyone looked at Rhodes in horror, as if this harmless knight had suddenly turned into a ferocious beast.

There was a heart-pounding aura all over the place.

"Mrs. Temane, I think you owe me an explanation."

"I invited Sir Felix's daughter to the ball in the name of His Royal Highness Jesse Bell. Why are both stepdaughters here, but Sir Felix's biological daughter is nowhere to be seen?"

Rhodes slowly reached out and grasped the knight's sword at his waist. His expression was emotionless, which made Lady Temani feel panic.

The knight who slew the giant!

The pressure brought by this title is not something that can be easily endured.

"I just said I have two daughters, but I didn't say my husband only has two daughters."

Mrs. Temanee lowered her eyes and forced herself to remain calm.

His tone was as calm as always.

"Cinderella is cleaning the attic now. If you want to see her, I can let her out, but…"

"I think you'd better be prepared to avoid any accidents. This child…"

"It's a demon that will bring great disaster."

Looking at Mrs. Temani's expression that didn't seem fake, Rhodes raised his eyebrows and instantly became interested.

"Now that you mention it, I'm actually a little interested."

A demon that can bring disaster?

He wanted to see if such a thing really existed.

If there really were demons, he wouldn't mind sacrificing one to see what kind of reward he could get.

As his power grew, offering ordinary things could no longer bring him any benefits.

Only this kind of powerful magical creature can make him stronger.

Mrs. Temani seemed to want to say something but stopped herself. Finally, she sighed and said nothing.

He just brought Rhodes to the manor, to a dirty and messy stable.

Rhodes frowned. Sir Felix's biological daughter was arranged to live in such a place?

This stepmother is really a stepmother.

It's a bit too cruel.

"Cinderella! Come out quickly, someone is looking for you!"

When they saw the stable, Mrs. Temane's two daughters seemed to have regained their spirits and started shouting loudly.

Cinderella?

Rhodes was slightly stunned when he heard this name.

Stepmother?

Two sisters?

Cinderella?

hiss!

Is it such a coincidence?

Looking towards the dilapidated stable, a figure slowly walked out, looking cautious and timid.

Rhodes' eyes widened slightly, with curiosity hard to conceal in his eyes.

After all, this Cinderella's fame is one of the most influential in the fairy tale world.

She was wearing a tattered dress and had a dusty face. Her entire body looked as if it was covered in dust and there was no way to tell what she originally looked like.

The name Cinderella is not wrong.

"Mrs. Temani, is there anything that needs cleaning?"

Cinderella walked out of the stable carefully and walked towards Mrs. Temanee.

"Stop, don't come over here!"

Mrs. Temani suddenly spoke, and her calm tone seemed a little distorted at this moment.

Rhodes looked at her in surprise.

I found that there was no disgust or disdain in Mrs. Temani's eyes, but instead a hint of panic and fear.

His hands unconsciously clenched, and his body was shaking slightly.

strangeness!

A stepmother who abuses her stepdaughter is so afraid of the stepdaughter she abuses.

It feels weird no matter how I look at it.

Rhode muttered quietly, his eyes fixed on Cinderella, wondering what kind of charm this fairy tale woman who could make the prince crazy and obsessed could have.

Their eyes met, and Rhode's heart skipped a beat.