Game of the World Tree

The guards were respectful.

Sophia frowned slightly:

"I am an imperial noble, and even if it is a superior lord, I cannot restrain my actions at will, not to mention that the Rosen family is not the legal lord of Wells... Please move away."

After speaking, she gestured to move on.

However, in the next second, the long spear in the guard's hand was in front of the girl.

There was no expression on their faces, although the tone was still respectful, but there was something in the respect that could not be refused:

"Miss Sophia, this is also for your safety. After all... From a legal point of view, the Wells family has also followed the border boy's rebellion."

"Nonsense! Since I, as the first heir, stand here, it proves Wells' loyalty. I am going to see the Duke. He knows this best!"

Sophia said angrily, and at the same time showed the power of a mage.

However, the two guards guarding the portal did not waver.

Their bodies are also exuding, and the powerful auras belonging to the silver rank spread out, and their voices are still firm:

"Sorry, Miss Sophia, this is the order of the Duke, but... you just can't walk around at will. If you have any needs, you can tell us all, and we will meet any of your needs."

"Then I want to take a walk outside and get some sunshine, can't I?"

The girl's voice turned cold.

"Sorry, you can only walk around at will. If you want to bask in the sun, you can do it in front of the window. This room was specially selected by Mr. Scott. The lighting is excellent, and you can also bathe in warm sunlight indoors."

The guard shook his head and replied.

"Then what's the difference between this and house arrest?! I'm not a prisoner of the Rosen family!"

Sophia said angrily.

After listening to her words, the guard hesitated for a while, bowed slightly, and said firmly:

"Miss Sophia, please also understand our difficulties. We are just following the orders of the Duke."

Facing the resolute gaze of the guards, Sophia's eyes showed a trace of anger.

At this time, the dispute in front of the door finally attracted the steward of the Rosen family...

"What happened? Noisy?"

The old butler of the Duke's house, Baron Scott.

Looking at Baron Scott dressed as an old gentleman, Sophia calmed down the anger in her heart and said patiently:

"His Excellency Baron Scott, what does this mean? Why restrict my personal freedom?"

Baron Scott showed a kind smile, and then said apologetically:

"Sorry, Miss Sophia, this is also due to the Duke's consideration for your safety. After all... the nobles who have escaped from the Maple Leaf Territory these days, there are also many spies of the border uncles. The Duke also considers the safety of all parties... …”

"I'm not a spy!"

Sophia said angrily.

"I know, of course you are not a spy, you are an aristocrat of the empire, this is also confirmed and confirmed by the duke, but you must also understand that your identity is still too sensitive during the recent war, even if the duke doesn't care. , but many nobles in the western region will talk about this kind of thing behind their backs..."

"After all, the Duke is not the lord of the Western Territory. He is only stationed here to command the army, and various materials still need the help of local nobles to raise, so... Please understand."

Baron Scott explained gently.

After speaking, he smiled again:

"Of course, this time will not be too long. When the material collection of our army is over, the Duke will naturally release the restrictions on you. At that time... maybe we will invite you to serve as the honorary commander of our army. Speaking at the swearing-in party."

Hearing this, Sophia fell silent.

She looked at the gentle old butler, then at the dead-faced guard, and asked with a frown:

"So, how long do I have to wait here?"

"It won't be too long, as short as three or two days, and no more than a week at most."

Baron Scott replied respectfully.

"One week? Do I need to be locked in this house for another week? Do you know how many accidents will happen in the Maple Leaf Collar in a week?! I want to see the Duke, and I have to tell him personally!"

The girl said angrily.

"You worry too much, Uncle Border is strong and strong, especially after the mainland's magic power has recovered, the strength of the entire Maple Leaf Collar has made a qualitative leap, and Uncle Border himself is suspected of breaking through the legend, so... This war needs to be considered in the long run. "

"It's only a week, and it has no effect on the situation of the war. The Duke speculates that this counter-insurgency... will probably take three months to half a year."

Baron Scott shook his head and said to the girl.

Seeing the resolute attitude of the old housekeeper, Sophia suddenly felt a burst of exhaustion in her heart.

She vented her momentum and sighed:

"I know, I'll be patient for a few more days."

"As long as you understand, I will send more maids to take care of you and meet your needs."

Baron Scott gave a relieved smile.

The request to go out was unsuccessful, Sophia had to continue to return to the room.

After a while, several more respectful maids were sent by the baron to take care of the girl.

However, looking at the maid of the Rosen family, Sophia was a little less interested.

She is simple, but she is not stupid. In addition to taking care of herself, I am afraid that these maids also want to monitor her.

No matter how Baron Scott explains, there is no doubt that she is indeed under house arrest by the Rosen family.

At this time, the girl also regretted her decision a little. She didn't know if it was right for her to come to ask for help...

However, thinking of the promise made by Duke Rosen and the long history of Rosen's family, Sophia felt that such a famous family should not break their promises. After all... For these ancient nobles, the most important thing is reputation .

And relying on this only belief, although she was anxious and dissatisfied, Sophia finally stayed in the room patiently.

...

For the next few days, Sophia was still unable to leave the empty house.

Not only that, the girl keenly noticed that after her first anger, the guards outside the room had greatly strengthened.

Even in the garden outside the window, the guards patrolling turned several times.

"Are you so worried about me running away..."

There was a hint of mockery in the girl's heart.

She was indignant, but helpless.

Before I knew it, five days passed.

For five days, Sophia failed to take a step out of the door and was almost isolated from the outside world.

She had asked the guards and maids for news from the outside world, but they didn't know whether they didn't want to talk too much with the girl, or they didn't know at all.

Not only that, but even Baron Scott, the old housekeeper of the duke's house, did not appear a second time after seeing Sophia on the first day.

This made the girl feel like she was a forgotten prisoner.

Of course, it is impossible to be forgotten, and even just the opposite, the Rosen family must have attached great importance to her.

Because four days later, the number of guards guarding the room doubled, not only that... I don't know if it was Sophia's illusion, as if the guards and maids were more respectful to her.

And after the sixth day, the girl finally ushered in a different face.

It was a lady dressed as an aristocrat who looked in her thirties or forties. She was wearing a fashionable women's mink coat and was accompanied by a dozen maids to the room where Sophia was.

"Are you Miss Sophia? What a beautiful woman! No wonder the Duke is so fond of you..."

"I'm the Viscountess Abraham, and the Duke asks me to help you choose a dress for the dinner party."

she said enthusiastically.

"A dinner party? A dress?"

Looking at the row of maids holding their dresses, Sophia was slightly taken aback.

"Yes, yes, you are the protagonist of the banquet tonight! What color do you like? Blue? Red? Purple? I think your appearance is as elegant as an elf. Maybe the pure white that the elves like is more suitable. you……"

Viscountess Abraham said enthusiastically as she greeted the maid to dress Sophia.

Sophia was not delighted by the Countess' flattery; instead, her attention was completely drawn to the banquet.

"I am the protagonist of the banquet? Is the army finally ready to go?"

Sophia asked expectantly.

"The army is leaving?"

A look of confusion crossed the viscountess' face.

"Isn't it an oath banquet?"

The girl was slightly taken aback.

The Viscountess shook her head, and then a flattering smile appeared on her face:

"Of course not, it's your introduction dinner. The Duke will officially introduce you to the nobles who came to Morningstar City tonight."

A formal introductory dinner? at this time?

Sophia was confused.

However, the next sentence of Viscountess Abraham made her fall into an ice cave:

"I really want to congratulate you! You will be favored by the Duke and become the betrothed of Lord Lucas! With the help of the Rosen family, you will probably become the youngest female elector in the entire empire in the future!"

"Marriage? When? I never promised!"

The girl was stunned.

joke!

She is the only heir of the Wells family, how can she marry the Rosen family?

Different from the Kingdom of Ayres, the nobles of the Holy Mania Empire are extremely important to the inheritance of the family bloodline, even if it is a branch family of a certain clan, it will keep the bloodline continuation of this branch as much as possible.

For the only female heir, generally speaking, there is only one way to get married by choosing males from lower-level nobles or outstanding commoners!

"You don't know? How is this possible! Now everyone in Morningstar City knows that you are the future Countess of Sals!"

Viscountess Abraham said in surprise.

The Earl of Sals is the fief of Lucas von Rosen, the eldest son of the Duke of Rosen.

Although the demented young master, who was almost thirty years old, was deprived of his right to inherit the title of duke by the Duke of Rosen, he was still entrusted with a piece of earldom.

Of course, it's only a small piece, and perhaps it is not as large as the Zeroland ruled area of ​​the Wells family.

And thinking of the well-known dementia, Sophia's face paled.

At this time, she finally understood why Duke Rosen was under house arrest...

I'm afraid he planned to forcibly enter into a marriage with the Duke's family from the very beginning!

If she, as the only heir, marries the Duke's eldest son, Lucas, then the Rosen family will completely acquire all the claims of the Wells family, and the future frontier electorate can easily be taken into their hands!

As for the Wells family...

I'm afraid, there will be no Wells family in the future.

And even if she will become a female elector, I am afraid she will be the puppet of the Rosen family, and there is no freedom at all!

After thinking about everything clearly, Sophia's heart was filled with great remorse and strong anger.

She couldn't believe that Duke Rosen actually dared to do this, actually dared to ignore the wishes of an imperial nobleman and forcibly and unilaterally announce the marriage contract!

"No, I didn't agree! I want to see Duke Rosen! It's illegal, it's not recognized by the church, it's invalid!"

Sophia said angrily.

After speaking, she hurried towards the door, but was quickly stopped by the guards.

"Let go of me, I want to see Duke Rosen! He has no right to deal with my marriage!"

The girl was angry.

"What happened? So noisy?"

Just when Sophia was furious, Baron Scott's familiar voice came over.

The girl turned around and saw that the old butler of the duke's house was standing in the corridor with a kind-faced old man.

Sophia recognized it. It was Santis, the fief Bishop of the Eternal Church stationed in the Western Territory, and also the Archbishop of the Western Diocese of the Eternal Church.

Her eyes lit up, she threw off the spears of the guards, and came to the two of them.

Then, she first bowed to the old man and said:

"Sophia von Wells, I have met Bishop Santis."

After speaking, she took a deep breath and prepared to ask the bishop for help.

All marriages in the empire need the blessing of the church to be legal, just explain the situation to the church and she will be free!

In any case, you must not attend the dinner party, otherwise... the marriage is publicly announced by the Rosen family in social situations, even if she denies it, it will become a fact!

"Sir Bishop Santis, I need your help!"

Sophia said excitedly.

However, Bishop Santis waved his hand to stop the girl's words.

And his next sentence made Sophia's mood sink to the bottom:

"Miss Sophia, I haven't congratulated you yet on becoming a member of the Rosen family, may Father God bless you..."

His face was kind, but what he said made the girl look stunned.

"No... I didn't, I didn't want to sign a marriage contract with the Rosen family!"

She was indignant.

"Miss Sophia, you're joking, this is something even the church has witnessed, and it's something you hope for. Do you want to go back on it?"

Baron Scott frowned beside the bishop and said in a slightly stern voice.

Sophia was stunned.

Looking at the stern old housekeeper, she never imagined that she was the amiable old man a few days ago.

And Bishop Santis said equally solemnly:

"Miss Sophia, a marriage that has been blessed by the church, even if it is a marriage contract, is sacred and cannot be violated. Please speak carefully, so as not to cause the wrath of the gods!"

Seeing Baron Scott and Bishop Santis sing and harmonizing, and watching the cold eyes of the surrounding guards and maids, Sophia felt completely gloomy.

At this time, if she still doesn't understand that Duke Rosen has gone through the relationship with the Eternal Church and completely deceived her, then she is too stupid.

However, seeing that the bishop, who has always been sacred and aloof, would collide with the nobles, the girl said in her heart that she was either disappointed or indignant.

"Is this the great noble of the empire? Is this the just and holy Eternal Church..."

She suddenly laughed.