Game of the World Tree - Chapter 659

Chapter 656: Sophia’s Anger

The guards were respectful.

Sophia frowned slightly:

“I am an imperial noble. Even the superior lord cannot restrict my actions at will, not to mention that the Rosen family is not the legal lord of Wells… Please make way.”

After saying that, she pretended to move forward.

However, the next second, the long spears in the hands of the guards were across the girl.

There was no expression on their faces. Although their tone was still respectful, there was a sense of irresistibility in their respect:

“Miss Sophia, this is also for your safety. After all… From a legal point of view, the Wells family has also followed the Border Earl in rebellion.”

“Nonsense! Since I am standing here as the first heir, it proves Wells’s 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 gate did not waver at all.

They also exuded a strong aura of the silver level, and their voices were still firm:

“Sorry, Miss Sophia, this is the order of the Duke, but… you just can’t move around. If you need anything, you can tell us everything and we will meet any of your needs.” “

Then I want to walk outside and get some sun, is that not okay?”

The girl’s voice turned cold.

“Sorry, you can’t just walk around. If you want to get some sun, you can do it in front of the window. This room was specially selected by Lord Scott. The lighting is excellent, and you can also bathe in the warm sunshine 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 hearing her words, the guard hesitated for a moment, bowed slightly, and said firmly:

“Miss Sophia, please understand our difficulties. We are just carrying out the orders of the Duke.”

Facing the determined eyes 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? Why the quarrel?”

It was the old steward of the Duke’s family, Baron Scott.

Looking at Baron Scott dressed like an old gentleman, Sophia calmed down her anger and said patiently:

“Sir Baron Scott, what does this mean? Why do you want to restrict my personal freedom?”

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

“I’m sorry, Miss Sophia, this is also because the Duke is considering your safety. After all… Many of the nobles who escaped from Maple Leaf Territory in recent days are spies of the Border Earl. The Duke also has to consider the safety of all parties…”

“I’m not a spy!”

Sophia said angrily.

“I know that you are not a spy. You are a noble of the Empire. This is also confirmed by the Duke. But you also need to understand that it is a war period recently. Your identity is too sensitive after all. Even if the Duke does not care, many nobles in the Western Territory will discuss this matter behind your back…”

“After all, the Duke is not the lord of the Western Territory. He is just stationed here to command the army. 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 materials for our army are raised, the Duke will naturally release the restrictions on you. At that time… maybe you will be asked to serve as the honorary commander of our army and give a speech at the oath-taking party.”

Hearing this, Sophia fell silent.

She looked at the gentle old butler, then looked at the expressionless guard, frowned and asked:

“Then, how long do I need to wait here?”

“It won’t be too long, at least three or two days, and at most no more than a week.”

Baron Scott replied respectfully.

“One week? Do I need to be locked up in this room for a week? Do you know how many things can happen in Maple Leaf Territory in a week? I want to see the Duke, I want to talk to him in person!”

The girl said angrily.

“You worry too much. Border Territory is strong and powerful, especially after the recovery of the mainland’s magic power, the power of the entire Maple Leaf Territory has made a qualitative leap, and Border Territory himself is suspected to have broken through the legend, so… this war needs to be planned for a long time.”

“Only one week will not affect the war situation. The Duke speculates that this rebellion… may take three to six months.”

Baron Scott shook his head and said to the girl.

Looking at the old housekeeper’s resolute attitude, Sophia suddenly felt tired in her heart.

She lost her momentum and sighed:

“I know, I will endure for a few more days.”

“I’m glad you understand. I will send more maids to take care of you and meet your needs.”

Baron Scott smiled with relief.

After failing to get out, Sophia had to go back 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 maids of the Rosen family, Sophia was a little bored.

She was a little naive, but she was not stupid. In addition to taking care of herself, I am afraid that these maids also wanted to monitor her.

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

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

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

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

…

In the next few days, Sophia still couldn’t leave this empty house.

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

Even in the garden outside the window, the number of patrolling guards has doubled.

“Are you so worried that I’ll run away…”

The girl felt a little sarcastic.

She was indignant, but helpless.

Unknowingly, five days passed.

In five days, Sophia did not succeed in stepping out of the door, and was almost isolated from the outside world.

She asked the guards and maids about the news outside, but they didn’t know anything. I don’t know if they didn’t want to tell the girl too much, or they didn’t know anything at all.

Not only that, even the Duke’s old butler Baron Scott did not show up again after meeting Sophia on the first day.

This made the girl feel like a forgotten prisoner.

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

Because after four days, the number of guards guarding the room doubled again. Not only that… I don’t know if it was Sophia’s illusion, it seemed that the guards and maids were more respectful to her.

After the sixth day, the girl finally welcomed a different face.

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

“You are Miss Sophia, right? You are such a beautiful woman! No wonder the Duke favors you so much…”

“I am Viscountess Abraham. The Duke asked me to help you pick out a dress for the banquet.”

She said enthusiastically.

“Dinner? Dress?”

Looking at the row of maids holding up the dresses, Sophia was slightly stunned.

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

Viscountess Abraham said enthusiastically while asking the maid to change Sophia’s clothes.

Sophia was not happy with the flattery of the Viscountess. On the contrary, her attention was completely attracted by the banquet.

“I am the protagonist of the banquet? Is the army finally ready to set off?”

Sophia asked with some expectation.

“The army is setting off?”

A trace of confusion passed over the face of the Viscountess.

“Isn’t it a swearing-in banquet?”

The girl was slightly stunned.

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 formally introduce you to the nobles who came to Morning Star City tonight.”

Formal introduction dinner? At this time?

Sophia was confused.

However, the next sentence of Viscountess Abraham made her feel like she was falling into an ice cave:

“I really want to congratulate you! You were chosen by the Duke and became the fiancé of Lord Lukaz! With the help of the Rosen family, you may become the youngest female elector in the entire empire in the future!”

“Marriage? When did it happen? I never agreed!”

The girl was stunned.

Are you kidding!

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

Unlike the Kingdom of Iris, the nobles of the Holy Mania Empire attach great importance to the inheritance of family bloodline. Even if it is a branch family of a certain clan, they will try their best to preserve the continuation of their own bloodline.

For the only female heir, generally speaking, there is only one way to marry, which is to choose a male from a lower-level noble or an outstanding civilian extraordinary person!

“You don’t know? How is that possible? Now everyone in Morning Star City knows that you are the future Countess of Sals!”

Viscountess Abraham said in astonishment.

The Earldom of Sals is the fief of Lukaz von Rosen, the eldest son of the Duke of Rosen.

Although the nearly thirty-year-old demented young duke was deprived of the right to inherit the duke’s title by the Duke of Rosen, he was still granted a piece of earldom.

Of course, it was just a small piece, perhaps not even as large as the Zeroland ruled by the Wells family.

Thinking of the well-known demented child, Sophia’s face turned pale.

At this time, she finally understood why the Duke of Rosen wanted to put her under house arrest…

I’m afraid he had planned to force her to marry the Duke’s family from the beginning!

If she, as the only heir, married the Duke’s eldest son Lukaz, then the Rosen family would completely obtain all the claims of the Wells family, and the future border electoral marquisate could be easily taken into their hands!

As for the Wells family…

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

Even if she would become a female elector, she would probably be a puppet of the Rosen family, with no freedom at all!

After thinking everything through, Sophia felt a huge regret and strong anger in her heart.

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

“No, I didn’t agree! I want to see Duke Rosen! This is illegal, not recognized by the church, and invalid!”

Sophia said angrily.

After that, she hurriedly ran towards the door, but was quickly stopped by the guards.

“Let me go, I want to see Duke Rosen! He has no power to deal with my marriage!”

The girl said angrily.

“What happened? So noisy?”

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

The girl turned around and saw the old housekeeper of the Duke’s family standing in the corridor with a kind-looking old man.

Sophia recognized him. It was the bishop of the Eternal Church stationed in the Western Territory, Santis, who was also the archbishop of the Western Diocese of the Eternal Church.

Her eyes lit up, and she threw away the guards’ spears and came in front of the two.

Then, she saluted the old man and said,

“Sophia von Wells, meet Bishop Santis.”

After that, 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. As long as she explains the situation to the church, she will be free!

In any case, she must not attend the dinner, otherwise… if the Rosen family publicly announces her marriage in a social occasion, even if she denies it, it will become a fact!

“Bishop Santis, I need your help!”

Sophia said excitedly.

However, Bishop Santis waved his hand to stop the girl from speaking.

His next words made Sophia’s mood sink to the bottom:

“Miss Sophia, I haven’t congratulated you on becoming a member of the Rosen family. May God bless you…”

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

“No… I didn’t, I didn’t want to enter into a marriage contract with the Rosen family!”

She said indignantly.

“Miss Sophia, you are joking. This is something that even the church has witnessed, and it is also what you hope for. Do you want to regret it?”

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

Sophia was stunned.

Looking at this stern old butler, she never thought that he was still the amiable old man a few days ago.

And Bishop Santis said with the same seriousness:

“Miss Sophia, a marriage that has been blessed by the church, even if it is an engagement, is sacred and cannot be violated. Please be careful with your words, so as not to arouse the wrath of the gods!”

Seeing Baron Scott and Bishop Santis singing the same tune, and watching the guards and maids around them watching with cold eyes, Sophia’s mood completely turned cold.

At this time, if she still didn’t understand that Duke Rosen had already got through the relationship of the Eternal Church and completely deceived her, then she would be too stupid.

However, seeing that the bishop who had always been sacred and transcendent would actually collude with the nobles, the girl’s heart could not tell whether it was disappointment or indignation.

“Is this the great noble of the empire? Is this the just and sacred Eternal Church…”

She suddenly laughed.

_(:з」∠)_

(End of this chapter)