Chapter 80: Please

The Duke took the wooden box handed by the King of Knights and said to the King of Knights: "You are tired too, go and rest first! There is another brave knight here!"

The King of Knights did not reply immediately, but looked at Ethan. After hesitating for a while, he lowered his head slightly and saluted Ethan: "Please!"

This startled Ethan, who quickly stood up from his chair and returned the greeting: "It's my pleasure!"

Upon hearing the reply, the King of Knights smiled slightly, nodded to Ethan, saluted the Duke, and then turned and left.

Ethan was still a little confused. To be honest, he was really attracted by the temperament and personality charm of these big shots.

In his impression, little people always argue over trivial matters and are disrespectful in everything.

There is obviously no conflict of interest, but they are fighting to the death.

Anyone who has a little bit of power will definitely act arrogantly and act like a villain who wants to achieve his goals.

If he is active, he will be arrogant and gesticulate, and he will be rude to others. If he is compliant, he will speak, and if he is angry, he will beat and scold him.

On the other hand, I don’t know what these truly great people are like on the inside, but their way of dealing with people and affairs is indeed gentle and gentle, which is admirable and worth learning.

They didn't seem to mind, showing a low profile to those in lower positions.

The Duke is like this, the Knight King is like this, and even Sofia is like this.

So, why is this?

While Ethan was still in a trance, the Duke woke him up.

"Knight Ethan, you don't have to be like this, please sit down!"

When Ethan heard the voice, he reacted and smiled awkwardly: "My classmates would be extremely envious if I could get a favor from His Excellency the Knight King!"

"Haha!" Duke Eagle couldn't help laughing when he saw Ethan resolve the embarrassment with humor. After all, who doesn't like a humorous person?

Smiling, he handed the long box in his hand to Ethan: "I heard that your sword was destroyed in the attack by my men. This is compensation for you!"

Ethan was a little surprised when he heard this.

Because the Duke specifically emphasized "my people" instead of using the neutral word "attack".

This means that even if Brisson did something detrimental to him, he still recognized Brisson's contribution to the Northland, and took the initiative to admit his mistakes and make compensation.

Here, it’s very particular.

So, does this Duke really love his people like a son?

Or are you just deliberately showing off in front of yourself?

Of course, although the other party admitted his mistake, Ethan did not dare to accept it.

"That is the other party's personal behavior and has nothing to do with the Duke. The Duke does not need to compensate for this matter!"

"Knight Ethan, you are very good at talking, but you still have to explain a personal behavior to me." The Duke smiled and said: "I am very grateful! However, a mistake is a mistake.

In our northern border, there has always been a famous saying: When adults make mistakes, they have to pay the price.

So, please accept this compensation!

Otherwise, I think you may not be willing to forgive me, an old man.

In addition, please believe me, this compensation is sincere.

And, you'll love it! "

With that said, the Duke handed the wooden box forward again.

The other party had finished talking to this point, and Ethan didn't dare not to accept it, so he took it with both hands, thanked him, and put it aside gently.

The Duke saw Ethan putting the wooden box aside and raised his eyebrows: "Why don't you open it and see what it is?"

"The magic weapon presented by the Duke must not be ordinary. I'm afraid that once I see it, I won't be able to put it down, but it is the Duke's meal time after all. No matter how curious I am, I can only endure it!"

"Haha!" The Duke smiled: "The way you talk is very similar to my grandson. His name is Nolan. Although he makes trouble all day long, he is very good at making people happy.

I think you should have met him. "

Ethan nodded: "Yes. And for some reason, Mr. Nolan suddenly cut off his hair."

After hearing this, the Duke pursed his lips, as if he knew this would happen, but he did not say why, nor did he seem to care. Instead, he said: "Knight Ethan, don't you also have short hair? Why do you care about this?"

"I did it because life forced me to do it as a last resort. But Mr. Nolan is different from me!" Ethan tried to get the Duke to tell the reason.

Of course, it wasn't that he wanted to die, but that he had a vague feeling that it had something to do with him, but he couldn't figure out why.

"He is no different from you! We are all human! And I think short hair is good. For men, they should be more capable instead of causing trouble all day long." The Duke replied: "Forget it, let's not talk about him. .

If you are hungry, eat first. "

While talking, the chef handed the thinly sliced ​​roast lamb to Ethan, and also gave him a plate of dipping sauce.

What was pushed in front of the Duke was a whole leg of lamb.

The Duke made a request, picked up the leg of lamb and took a big bite. While chewing, he said: "Please don't mind treating it differently, I have always been like this.

But I heard that people in the south don’t like my rough eating style. "

Ethan smiled and said nothing, but picked up the knife and fork, forked a few pieces of mutton and ate them.

He was indeed hungry, and he had neither the will nor the energy to waste time on this useless ritual.

When the servant saw the two of them eating, he skillfully poured red wine for them.

The Duke picked up the wine glass, took a sip, and suddenly said: "Can you blame the old man for neglecting you? After all, I invited you to dinner."

When Ethan heard this, he put down his knife and fork and said seriously: "It was a little bit before, but not anymore!"

"Oh?" the Duke smiled: "Why not now?"

"It's my fault, I embarrassed you, Duke!" Ethan replied with a serious face: "I admire you, Duke, for loving your soldiers as much as your children. At the same time, according to the rules of the North, if an adult makes a mistake, he must pay for it. cost.

So, I hope that when Wizard Brison is buried, I can carry the coffin!

This is how I express my humble apology! "

The Duke frowned slightly when he heard this. Because this was somewhat beyond his expectation.

Obviously, this sixteen-year-old young man is much more mature and sensible than imagined.

"The Lawson family has always had a good taste. It seems that they have recruited a good son-in-law this time!" The Duke said with a smile:

"But you don't have to do that. First of all, you may have made this choice because of the pressure I put on you. I don't like forcing people.

Secondly, if you really have to carry the coffin, you may be severely humiliated.

I've read your information, and although you have a somewhat forbearing temperament, you are more of a sweet-tempered person.

Coupled with your extreme behavior, you are likely to explode once insulted. "

Ethan said firmly: "Please don't worry, Duke, this is of my own free will and not because of pressure from you.

And again, if adults make mistakes, they have to pay the price.

As an enemy, I did nothing wrong by killing the Brison Magician.

But I should not use the head of a soldier who made outstanding contributions to mankind to establish his authority.

My behavior has deeply hurt the hearts of the northern soldiers.

They resent me, and that's as they should.

And you just ignored me. To be precise, this is Duke, you are protecting me.

I feel deeply ashamed!

Therefore, I am willing to pay for the wrong I have done, and I assure you, Duke, that I will endure whatever insults may come my way.

But, please protect my personal safety, Duke! "

Hearing this, the Duke tilted his chin slightly, with a smile on his lips, which was a sign that he admired someone, and at the same time he looked squarely at the young man in front of him.

He wanted to see how true or false the words of the young man in front of him were?

"Really?"

Ethan looked firmly into the Duke's eyes and nodded slightly.