The opera duel was originally on Monday night, but because a grand auction organized by the Montalcino Business Group was going to be held at the Royal Opera House of Holy Light, Captain Vitas sent a notice requesting
One day's delay, after all, for the nobles, the rare items at the auction are more attractive.
Vitas was planning to push the reputation of the Black Swan Opera Company to the top by defeating Downton. In other words, he didn't take toffee seriously at all. The real purpose was to use the excuse of a duel to win over the world.
The talents of Black Swan are displayed in front of the envoys of the northern countries.
Downton didn't care. One more day to adjust would be more to his liking. However, this idea was interrupted at noon, because Marquis Gerald sent an invitation to him to participate in the auction.
"Why does he care about you so much?"
Rosicky was puzzled. No matter how outstanding Downton was, with Gerald's status, it would be impossible for him to lower his dignity and invite him. However, this invitation had the attitude of a good friend between the lines.
"Who knows!"
Downton has received an invitation from the Bavarian diplomat. He originally didn't want to go, but now he can't. Socializing among nobles is also a kind of experience. If he refuses Gerald, he might have an enemy from now on.
The sun has not yet set, and in front of the Royal Opera House of Holy Light Minor, the most luxurious place in the capital of Snowman, there is already a lot of traffic. The gorgeous carriage inlaid with gold and silver stopped gracefully, and aristocratic guests in rich costumes stepped out.
The royal city guards have been under martial law for a long time. There is almost a post every ten steps and a sentry every five steps.
Montalcino is one of the top ten largest business groups in the Lombard Empire. Its business circle radiates to all the countries in the mainland. It has a wide network of contacts and a strong backing, because everyone invited by him is either a powerful aristocrat or a big shot worth hundreds of millions. Only
Worth tens of millions? Sorry, please turn left to those hotels and finish your daydreaming first.
This time, because the Northern Conference was held and envoys from the northern countries gathered together, there was a lot of overt and covert fighting among everyone, and whether or not to receive Montalcino's invitation became a kind of recognition.
It can be said that the participants walked out of the hotel with great satisfaction under the gaze of those defeated envoys. This honor is the most direct proof of national strength.
"Why can that native Duke also go to the auction?"
"Can't an invitation only bring two female companions? What are this group of people doing?"
"Who said they were going to the auction? Maybe the whole family is going to have dinner!"
The hotels where Downton stayed were all from principalities or small third-rate countries. No one was invited except him, so when they saw him leaving, everyone laughed and laughed in a weird way.
"To disappoint you, we really went to the auction!"
Jackson, who was dressed in a black suit, went as a servant. He couldn't stand others insulting his master. When he heard the envoys' slander, he immediately took out three invitations and waved them.
The envoys felt that their eyes were going to be blinded, and they all returned to the room in depression. They slammed the door and couldn't get even one invitation from anyone else. But this guy had three invitations.
"Why did Saint Laurent's diplomat also give me an invitation?"
Downton couldn't understand, not to mention that this invitation represented the royal family, which made her even more confused.
"Whatever the bait is, we'll talk about it after eating it!"
Madeleine is so majestic. Regardless of your traps and plots, she will just crush her!
The leader of Yujie has been busy for a long time, so Downton naturally invited her to participate in the auction. It was a favor and a way to express his gratitude.
Downton and his entourage entered the opera house and were immediately greeted by a waiter with a smile.
"Please wait a moment, I will inform the chief immediately!"
The waiter took the invitation and saw the word 'Downton' on it, and his attitude became more respectful. After handing it back, he hurriedly left.
There were several guests who came in at the same time, and other waiters were waiting to receive them. They were chatting and laughing, but after hearing this, they couldn't help but shut their mouths and looked at Downton.
As we all know, the head of the business group will come out in person to greet a big shot only when a big shot arrives. Naturally, it is no small matter for someone like Montalcino, a giant with assets of hundreds of billions of gold coins, to value him.
Downton nodded and said hello. The other party didn't dare to neglect him at all, with a smile on his face.
"If it hadn't been for this auction, we would have seen the ugliness of that native Downton today!"
Fellaini walked into the hall surrounded by friends and was stunned when he saw Downton standing next to him.
"Hey, a good dog stays out of the way!"
Immediately, a young nobleman shouted, because he was sure that Downton would not dare to take action here, otherwise he would definitely be kicked out by the Montalcino business group.
Downton snorted coldly, stretched out his right hand, and shot out the Dragon Claw, directly grabbing the noble boy's head and dragging him over forcefully.
"What did you say? I didn't hear clearly just now!"
Downton questioned.
"I said……"
The noble boy looked at Fellaini, asking for support.
Snapped!
Downton slapped his younger brother on the face, "I'm asking you a question, are you deaf?"
"This is the auction in Montalcino. If you don't want to be thrown out, let me go!" I was scared to death. This guy is really a lunatic who doesn't understand any rules!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Downton slapped the aristocratic young man a dozen times with his backhand, and then kicked him to the ground.
"Downton, you are too arrogant!"
Fellaini shouted angrily.
"Arrogant? Ha, I'm happy to do it. Do you have the ability to beat me?"
Downton took the snow-white handkerchief handed over by Jackson, wiped off a few drops of blood splashed on his hands, and threw it towards the noble young man who fainted on the ground.
The nobles who were paying attention were all dumbfounded. They didn't expect Downton's answer to be so unscrupulous.
"Boy, you won't be proud for a few more days!"
Fellaini walked up to Downton, stretched his neck like a fighting dog, and stared into his eyes.
The two sides were less than one centimeter apart, and a sense of tense tension rushed over their faces.
"You two, this is Montalcino's auction. If you have any grudges, please go out and resolve them!"
The captain responsible for maintaining public security immediately came up and named the business group, which was enough to deter most forces.
"This guy hit one of my people, what do you think we should do?"
Fellaini questioned the captain.
"I'm sorry. I'll arrange for him to be treated immediately!"
The captain was doing business, but there was a burst of disdain in his heart. If it were someone else who had taken action, he would have stopped it long ago. Your strength as a peak dragon slayer is a good show, right? But just now the waiter went to call the chief officer, which shows that this young man is
He had a great background, so he naturally let him go.
People like the captain are easy to get along with and see a lot of people. Who is not a human being?
"Sorry, sorry, I'm late!"
A man dressed in fine clothes appeared with sweat on his face and apologized as he walked.
"I'm sorry, the boss is here to see me. You can play by yourself first!" Fellaini patted Downton's shoulder and showed off proudly. Then he walked past him and extended his hand with a smile, "Mr.
, are you okay?"
As a local snake, how could Fellaini not investigate the details of Montalcino? He was ready to build a good relationship with this business group. When it came to making money, there was no one more powerful than the Lombard businessmen.
"Uh. Hello!"
The manager was stunned for a moment, but he immediately adjusted himself.
"There are so many guests today. Your business group has such a big name!"
Fellaini complimented his boss.
"Haha, easy to say, easy to say. If you're okay, I'll excuse you for a moment!"
The manager let go of Fellaini's hand and almost jogged to Downton's side. He bowed slightly with his upper body and stretched out his right hand, "Your Excellency Downton, I have long admired your name!"
"Hey, aren't you here to greet Fellaini?"
Downton was confused.
"Your Excellency is joking. Of course I'm here to greet you!"
The manager's heart suddenly skipped a beat. At the banquet that day, the conflict between Downton and Fellaini had already spread. He thought they were complaining that he had spoken to Fellaini first, so he quickly clarified it.
"Did you hear that? I'm not here to welcome you, I'm here to welcome my master!"
Jackson shouted at Fellaini at the top of his lungs.
Poof!
Hearing this, many nobles nearby couldn't help laughing. But they heard Fellaini's "sorry" show off, and it turned out that they didn't come to greet him at all. This was completely pretentious.
"so awkward!"
"What a shame!"
"Pfft, people from Rhine are very funny. Are they born clowns?"
The nobles whispered, Fellaini was so angry that his face was livid, and his gang of friends also felt very embarrassed.
"Let's go!"
Fellaini clenched his fists, but finally loosened them. With his power, he was not strong enough to defeat Montalcino.
"It won't get you into trouble, will it?"
Downton pointed at Jackson.
"No, it doesn't matter if I provoke you!"
The boss patted his chest and assured that as a large business group in Lombardy, they naturally have a deep relationship with the power class. Princess Sissi is pursuing Downton. Others think it is a joke, but they know that it is true.
As early as when he went to Xueman, the principal was told by the chairman of the business group that if he saw Downton, he must treat him like his ancestor. Not to mention insulting Fellaini, the principal's biological father was eaten by that corpse.
When the ghost curses, he will also clap his hands and applaud.
"Sir, why are you here early? There is still more than half an hour before the auction starts?"
The host did not send an invitation because he arranged a luxurious carriage to pick up Downton. This is a treatment reserved for the most important guests.
"come and see!"
Downton dealt with it casually. He estimated that the other party's attitude was so eager, and it was most likely related to Sissi.
"Please come this way, I have prepared the best box for you!"
The host personally led the way, and his attitude made the guests in the hall look at him sideways. You must know that due to their status, these people do not have private rooms and can only sit in the hall.
"No need to bother, Mr. Downton, if you don't mind, how about you come into my box and sit for a while?"
Duke Gerald appeared in the box on the second floor and extended an invitation to Downton.
"Thank you!"
Downton didn't refuse, nor was he qualified to refuse. Although he behaved arrogantly, he was not an idiot. He could offend as many people as he wanted, but for someone like Gerrard, he could be beaten by just one person.
.(To be continued..)
ps: After two updates, go to bed. I have forgotten the last time I went to bed so early!