411: Chapter 190: The Iceman Project, Sir Wei_3 411: Chapter 190: The Iceman Project, Sir Wei_3 A bastard won’t do, but a daughter and a son-in-law can.
Sophia received a report from the intelligence departnt, and according to the report, it was highly unlikely that Wayne was Austin’s bastard, but they couldn’t rule out a blood relationship with the Randao Family.
After all, such a resemblance was rare, and the intelligence departnt dared not assert the truth or falsehood, as only Austin himself knew the truth in his heart.
The knighthood ceremony was very simple, much simpler than Wayne had imagined; there was no kneeling on one knee, nor was there the Queen holding a long sword to his shoulder.
Yvette presented the dal and a certificate, which were personally handed over by Sophia, before she pinned the dal on Wayne’s chest.
It was as simple as that, and then it was over.
This was a Knight Commander dal, carrying with it a title of nobility, ranking as second-class among the Empire’s decorations, composed of a blue enal dallion and star-shaped badge, and there were only 845 issued globally.
Citizens of the nation who received this dal automatically assud the title of knight, which could be added to their na with the honorific of ‘Sir’.
In other words, Wayne had barely squeezed into the ranks of the nobility, from now on, he would be Sir Wayne.
Though it wasn’t much use.
To award to businesspeople who made outstanding contributions to the nation ant, in translation, that it could be bought with money.
The awarding of the Knight Commander dal to Wayne was mainly to honor him for his help in a ti of unease, saving Philona, the High Priestess of the Moonlight Church, and rescuing the precarious reputation of the Magic Departnt.
“I’ve heard you are imnsely talented in the way of magic; keep working hard, the nation needs talents like you,” Sophia said with an official smile as she carried out the routine encouragent.
Wayne placed a hand on his chest, his voice ringing out, “In practicing magic thus far, I have only learned three things, loyalty to the Queen, loyalty to the Queen, and loyalty to the Queen.”
Sophia smiled without speaking, indicating that although his expression was too blatant and needed refining, his attitude was good; he was a clever child.
She couldn’t help glancing at Austin again, lanting the uncanny resemblance, even their declarations of loyalty were not much different.
“Also, go out less in the future and engage more in business; the nation needs you, so don’t waste your energy on trivial matters,” Sophia hinted subtly.
Wayne nodded respectfully, understanding her point; next ti he encountered a High Priest attacked by the Magic Departnt, he would try to avoid getting involved.
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The scene shifted.
A family banquet!
Wayne attended the family banquet wearing his dal, with a constantly smiling Hefei by his side.
As a mber of the clergy, Hefei’s respect for the Queen could not surpass that of the Goddess, but her student’s achievent ant that she had done well in her ntorship, sothing to be encouraged.
Opposite them, Austin and Veronica cut their steaks into small pieces with an expressionless deanor, staring directly at Wayne.
Wayne: (⁄⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄⁄)
Soone once said that a thousand readers have a thousand versions of Harry Potter in their minds.
To the father and daughter, Wayne’s bashful expression was particularly annoying; they almost felt like throwing their cutlery at him to end him, but in Hefei’s eyes, this was the mark of soone with a thin skin.
Just like her, after misjudging once and learning from the experience, she chose well the second ti around when selecting a student.
After dinner, Austin left with a cold snort, gesturing for Wayne to find him in the study.
Veronica also snorted, louder, insisting that before the social waste t with social waste, he should co to find her first.
“You’re quite busy, aren’t you?”
Hefei covered her mouth with a giggle, patted Wayne on the shoulder, and straightened the dal on his chest.
As she looked at it, her eyes reddened slightly.
The capable woman didn’t want to show weakness in front of her students, so she quickly changed the subject and frowned, “I heard you’ve taken a task from the Magic Departnt, and you’ve been getting quite close to the High Priest Philona of the Moonlight Church lately?”
He was indeed close, having had physically intimate contact.
Wayne nodded, “Teacher, I don’t want to get too close to her either, but I have no choice.
The Magic Departnt is putting pressure on Austin, and just when my relationship with him had eased, I had to accept the mission for the sake of our family.”
“I understand, you’ve sacrificed too much for this family.”
Hefei sighed, she could stay out of it and only believe in the Goddess, but Wayne couldn’t.
The heir to the family couldn’t escape his duties, and Veronica, being not as astute as she, left Wayne to take on the dirtier and more tiring tasks.
“It’s okay, Teacher, I don’t mind the hardship.”
“That bastard, now that you’ve beco the heir to the family, he never ntioned a marriage proposal to .
Did he ntion it to you?”
“No.”
“Damn it, that bastard.
He’s already agreed yet still wants to stall.”
“Teacher, you can’t bla Austin, after all, he’s a father and it’s normal for him not to want to give away his daughter.
If he were to arrange the marriage outright, that would be cold and heartless.”
“You’re really sensible.
I can’t say much about this matter, it has to be Veronica who speaks up.
I’m afraid you’ll have to suffer in silence for a while longer.”
“It’s okay, I’m not afraid of suffering.”
The two huddled together and murmured to each other for over five minutes.
Monts later, Hefei patted the student on the shoulder and returned to the topic of Church faith: “You may not understand Philona.
That woman has issues, although her magical talent is impressive, her character is perverse and extre, a difficult kind to deal with.
She’s using the Magic Departnt as an excuse to keep you by her side, surely with no good intentions.”
“That’s correct.”
Wayne sighed, “Not to hide it from you, but she might have guessed that I’m of the Protogenos Bloodline.”
“Really?
How did she find out?” Hefei exclaid in shock.
“It’s not just her, several Legendary Mages at the Magic Departnt might have guessed it too.” Wayne spread his hands helplessly, “Gold will shine no matter where it is.
It can’t be hidden.”
Hefei smiled bitterly upon hearing this, understanding the principle, but not expecting the exposure to co so quickly.
She suddenly inhaled sharply, grinding her teeth, “I understand now, that bitch Philona wants to corrupt you with Faith Magic, then take you away to the Moonlight Church, such shalessness.
It was clearly I who ca first.”
Teacher, is it possible that Kris ca first, rounding it out, it really was her who ca first?
Wayne muttered to himself, but maintained a serious expression, “It seems like she does indeed think that way, even saying she was the one who ca first…”
He hesitated mid-sentence, then gritted his teeth and plucked up the courage to say, “But don’t worry, I’ve already rejected her.
I’ve brought my talent to the Naturalism Church, there’s no reason for to look back now.”
“Good kid, Teacher didn’t care for you for nothing.”
Hefei was thrilled, then she warned, “She won’t give up easily, be careful.
You’re too kind-hearted, and she might find sothing to use as leverage against you!”
Wayne nodded in agreent, for it wasn’t just about catching, the display could be quite flamboyant.
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