Rumble …"
There was a muffled thunder in the sky and Colin was shocked.
Of course, the timing of this muffled thunder was too coincidental. It was hard to tell whether Colin was frightened by the thunder or by Marquis García's words.
He suddenly hesitated. Should he explain the true origin of the earring to Vera's biological father?
Originally, Colin thought that it would not be a big deal if Marquis García misunderstood his relationship with Vera.
After all, they were only uncle and nephew.
But now …
He suddenly felt a little panicked.
It was as if he had just hooked up with a girl but was stopped by her father at the door.
However, he finally understood why Marquis García looked at him so differently.
It was not because of his military talent, nor was it because he was a secret illegitimate son of the marquis. It was because of Vera!
The earring had obviously made Marquis García misunderstand that his daughter had a deep affection for Colin. It was even possible that they had secretly agreed to marry each other.
Therefore, Marquis Garcia was actually grooming his future son-in-law by taking care of him along the way.
However, Colin knew that Vera only had a good impression of him at the moment.
She had not reached the point where she would only marry him.
If he were to be exposed in the future …
Marquis García raised his eyebrows when he saw the stunned look on Colin's face. He asked: "What's wrong? Are you scared? "
"No, no. How could it be … I was just a little surprised. "Colin did not dare to tell the true origin of the earring at this time.
What if Marquis García thought that he was deliberately hiding the truth and became angry out of shame?
Moreover, Colin's brain must have been struck by lightning if he did not know how to hug such a big leg.
"Rumble!"
A flash of lightning crossed the sky, followed by the sound of rolling thunder.
It was as if he was warning someone.
Colin was shocked again and quickly changed the topic: "Marquis, does Miss Vera know that you are …"
"She doesn't know." Marquis García shook his head and gave Colin a warning look. "Don't tell her, and don't tell anyone else!"
"Yes, yes!" Colin repeatedly promised.
After a while, he could not help but ask curiously, "Then, who is Vera's biological mother?"
Marquis García frowned and snapped, "What are you asking about? You won't benefit from knowing."
Colin's head shrank back, and he didn't dare to ask again.
Although he didn't dare to ask, it didn't mean that Colin didn't dare to think about it.
At this moment, he was already imagining a melodramatic drama in his mind.
Moreover, Colin found that he was increasingly unable to understand the relationship between the Duke Of St. Hilde and Marquis García.
The relationship between the two brothers was already very complicated and tangled. Now that Vera was added into the mix, Colin was completely dumbfounded.
Although Marquis García refused to tell him the identity of Vera's biological mother, Colin was certain that she was a noble.
Otherwise, the Duke Of St. Hilde would not have agreed to adopt Vera.
After all, Vera was an illegitimate daughter, and it was extremely disgraceful.
However, there were differences between illegitimate daughters and illegitimate daughters.
If both of her parents were noble, then her bloodline was still noble, and she just lacked an identity.
The adoption by the Duke Of St. Hilde was equivalent to giving Vera this identity.
But, was he doing this to help his younger brother? Or was he trying to use Vera as a hostage to control his younger brother?
In addition, why didn't Marquis García marry Vera's biological mother?
Since she was willing to give birth to a daughter for Marquis García, it meant that the two of them must be in love with each other, so it could only be that external conditions did not allow it.
With Marquis García's identity and status, there was no woman in the entire Radiant Empire who was not worthy of him. Even if it was a royal princess, it would not be a disgrace to marry him.
So, what else could stop the two of them from getting together?
Could it be …
Colin suddenly thought of a possibility …
"What are you talking about?"
Just as Colin's gossiping fire was burning, a clear voice suddenly sounded.
Colin turned around and saw Vera standing behind him.
The female mage was wearing a light blue dress today. Her golden hair was tied up with a hairpin, and it was obvious that she was wearing makeup. The purple eyeshadow and sparkling red lips made her look even more beautiful.
"Ahem, I was talking to Knight Colin about the difference between a lance and a spear." Marquis García lied without blushing.
Vera was obviously not interested in this straight man's topic. After a short 'oh', she stopped talking about it. Instead, she pointed in the direction of Icestone City and said,
"Uncle, look, the nobles of Icestone City are coming out. They should be here to welcome us."
Only then did Colin notice that a team of about a hundred people had left Icestone City and were heading in the direction of the Black Cavalry's camp.
The corner of Marquis Garcia's mouth curled into a cold smile, and he returned to his unapproachable state. "Then let's go too."
After saying that, he went out to welcome them.
Vera stuck out her tongue playfully and smiled at Colin: "Colin, let's go."
"Okay." Colin looked at Vera's bright smile, but his heart could not relax.
After all, the other party's father was right in front of him. Of course, he could not get along with Vera like he used to.
Moreover, Marquis García had already misunderstood the relationship between him and Vera. He had even trained him for so long without any reservations. So, if Colin could not marry Vera in the end …
What would Marquis García think?
You just put on your pants and turned your back on me?
Thinking about the terrifying scene of the Black Cavalry slaughtering people on the ice field, Colin suddenly felt that he must marry Vera!
Otherwise, no matter how many lives he had, he would not be able to survive Marquis García.
However, the final decision of Vera's marriage was in the hands of the Duke Of St. Hilde.
After all, after the adoption, Vera was legally the daughter of the Duke.
Therefore, if Colin wanted to marry Vera, he would have to get the approval of the Duke.
However, if the Duke Of St. Hilde really fought with Marquis García …
Then, which side should Colin stand on?
Moreover, according to the current development of the situation, the probability of the two brothers fighting was very high!
Colin looked at the gloomy sky and felt that his future seemed to be bleak …
"Uncle! Welcome back victorious! "Marquis Charles' loud voice and emotional words could be heard from afar.
He seemed to have completely forgotten that just two months ago, his good uncle had forced him to give up the title of Marquis in front of everyone.
"Respected uncle! I have also heard about your glorious battle in Icestone City … "
"Boom!"
Lightning flashed and the heavy rain finally fell.
Marquis García took the opportunity to interrupt his nephew's flattery. "It is raining. Let's not bother about the welcoming ceremony. Let's go directly into the city!"
"Good, good, good!"
Of course, the nobles who came together with him certainly did not dare to oppose.
At this time, Marquis García, who had returned with a great victory, had become the most prestigious person in the Northern Frontier.
Even his brother might not be comparable to him.
Only Marquis Charles stood aside with a constipated expression on his face.
Colin resisted the urge to laugh and suddenly felt a little sympathy for the film emperor. It seemed that every time he wanted to perform, an accident would always happen.
But soon, Colin did not have time to sympathize with the film emperor.
Because, accompanied by a burst of fragrant wind, a beautiful figure suddenly rushed out from the welcoming party, and then threw herself into his arms.
Suddenly, the blood in Colin's body froze.