Nobles

"Yada Edge, you've gone too far."

A solemn, aged, and steady voice rang out.

Following the sound, everyone turned their heads in unison to look in the direction of the sound, and couldn't help but feel surprised.

An elderly man, dressed in a fitted silver-trimmed tailcoat, with a thin build, gray hair, somewhat sagging skin and many wrinkles on his face, and a solemn expression in his eyes, appeared to be a very dignified and elegant nobleman.

He leaned on his cane, stepping out of the crowd, tapping it on the ground with a sound as he walked out.

Upon seeing the old man, everyone hesitated to make a sound. Even the few second-generation rich kids who had been eagerly demanding an apology from Ba Di paused for a moment and shut their mouths.

He is the head of the Colvin Family, which has stood in Metropolis Metropolis its founding. He is quite famous in Metropolis, most notably for his family's strict aristocratic style, which is solemn, unsmiling and elegant at the same time.

He is also a member of the ' Family '.

Yada Edge was slightly puzzled. He didn't know why the Colvin Family Head had come out to scold him at this time. Earlier, it was he and a few other rigid old-fashioned nobles who disagreed with Ba Di joining the Family. Now, however, they were saying that he had gone too far.

He pondered for a moment, feeling quite wary of the old man. Unless absolutely necessary, even he, as the head of the Family, would not want to offend him.

While it may seem glamorous for Yada Edge to become the head of the Family, in reality, she still needs the support of these ancient nobles to maintain the Family's integrity and style, as well as numerous connections in the upper echelons of the Metropolis. And this old man is the one she absolutely cannot afford to offend.

The history of the Metropolis dates back to 1542, and the Colvin Family has also experienced such a long history. They are one of Metropolis few true noble families in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Unlike the Yada Edge family, which only rose to prominence in modern times, this Family is deeply rooted in the Metropolis, and its profound influence is unmatched by the Edge family.

Instantly, a look of apology flashed across Yada Edge's eyes as he offered a slight apology to the Colvin Family Head, saying, "I'm sorry, Mr. Colvin, I invited someone I shouldn't have, which has caused this awkward situation."

Yada Edge was a man of deep cunning. The Colvin Family Head was clearly angered by his humiliating intentions towards Ba Di, which was obviously unbecoming of a nobleman.

It's understandable that the Colvin Family Head couldn't stand it when he used a few troublemaking second-generation kids to pressure Ba Di into apologizing and humiliating him.

Yada Edge's apology was swift, decisive, and gracious; no one could find fault with him.

The Colvin Family Head, leaning on his exquisitely crafted, classic black cane adorned with spike-like flowers and inlaid with silver thread, stopped and stared sharply at Yada Edge. He said, "You should apologize to Mr. Ba Di, not to me. Put away your vain little thoughts, Yada Edge."

The Colvin Family Head spoke in a harsh tone, rebuking him in front of everyone without giving him any face.

Yada Edge's face froze slightly, her body stiffened, and she felt a surge of anger, a suffocating discomfort in her heart, and a general feeling of stagnation.

He hadn't expected the Colvin Family Head to be so stern, reprimanding him in public and telling him to put aside his vanity. It was a direct and hurtful rebuke, especially since it was said in public, which had a huge impact.

Yada Edge's eyes narrowed slightly, and her breathing only paused for a moment before returning to normal.

Almost instinctively, everyone widened their eyes. They hadn't expected that the head of the Family would be reprimanded by a true nobleman for being vain. Being reprimanded like this in public would basically make the head of the Family lose all face.

From now on, when people mention Yada Edge, they will probably all be talking about the word "vain."

For a true, solemn, and unsmiling nobleman to speak with such approval from the upper echelons of the Metropolis, the level of recognition he received, would almost define Yada Edge as a vain man.

The Colvin Family Head paused only briefly, his noble manners requiring him to speak face-to-face and show courtesy to the person opposite him, before leaning on his exquisite classical cane and walking towards the direction of Ba Di.

When he reached Ba Di, he apologized profusely. "Mr. Tratrusgu, I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you."

Tratrusgu was Ba Di's surname, and only then did everyone realize that Ba Di's surname was Tratrusgu, a rather strange surname.

The Colvin Family Head was very cultured and adhered to the conduct and ethics of a nobleman. Even when he apologized to Ba Di, no one was surprised, because this was the kind of manners a true nobleman should have.

Unlike Yada Edge, whose forehead seemed to scream "money equals nobility," the refinement and cultivation developed through years of upbringing in a noble family cannot be acquired simply by having money.

"Just call me Ba Di, it doesn't matter, I don't care."

Ba Di responded with a faint smile, took a glass of champagne, handed it to the Colvin Family Head, and they clinked glasses together.

Ba Di's calm and composed demeanor, and his natural interaction with the Colvin Family Head, gave many people goosebumps.

Few people can move freely in such a rigid, serious, and unsmiling manner. The Colvin Family Head is not particularly intimidating, but in his presence, with his always straight back, gentle eyes, and refined manners, the air of aristocratic upbringing makes one feel inferior and difficult to get along with.

Seeing Ba Di facing the Colvin Family Head with such ease, many people were secretly surprised.

The two seemed to have an inexplicable harmony, without any sense of inferiority or awkwardness, but rather a completely natural calm and composure, as if they were completely unperturbed no matter who the visitor was.

The banquet had been going on like this since it started, which made many people have other thoughts in their minds.

"Keep pretending! Let's see how long you keep pretending! "Ba Di Ba Di demanded an apology, but now they dared not speak. The Colvin Family Head made people feel very uncomfortable.

They thought that Ba Di was just putting on an act in front of the Colvin Family Head, waiting for him to embarrass himself so he could thoroughly humiliate him.

From the moment Ba Di appeared until now, they have always disliked this person whose appearance is far superior to their own.

Has Little Luther contacted you?

After clinking glasses with Colvin Family Head, Ba Di took a sip and asked a question.

The Colvin Family Head's eyes suddenly lit up, and his wrinkles seemed to smooth out a bit. He nodded and said, "Yes, Luther is truly a genius. I agree."

The banquet was quiet, everyone waiting for the conversation between Ba Di and the Colvin Family Head. When they heard the Colvin Family Head promise Ba Di something, the people at the banquet felt a little strange and puzzled.

Yada Edge's expression was somewhat grim as he watched the two talking, a very bad feeling rising in his heart.

I felt like I was gradually losing control.

In the past, even with a noble like the Colvin Family Head Family, he was able to follow his wishes, achieve his goals, and become the head of the Family.

But now.

Suddenly, a sense of unease rose in his heart, and he had a premonition that he was about to lose control.

Ba Di gently wiped the clear champagne glass with his finger. The champagne shone brightly, swirling slightly in his hand. He glanced at the champagne in the glass, then slowly raised his gaze to the face of the Colvin Family Head, meeting his eyes with an invisible pressure. He said, "So, you've been observing me all this time without showing yourself, is that right?"

The Colvin Family Head paused slightly.

That's true. He had never met Ba Di in person. It was always Little Luther who had approached him a few times and impressed him.

I did intend to observe Ba Di's character in the crowd to better understand his psychology and thus gain greater benefits in future cooperation.

That's why he appeared when everyone was criticizing him and demanding an excessive apology, intending to 'save' him and do him a small favor.

But clearly, he couldn't fathom Ba Di's mind.

"I don't like your manners and behavior. Little Luther promised you, but I'll take half of what I promised," Ba Di said.

Upon hearing Ba Di's words, the Colvin Family Head's expression changed. His hand, which was supporting him with his cane, trembled, and his pupils showed a hint of panic. He tried to calm his breathing, which was starting to become heavy, and said, "I'm sorry, I should have stood up and made it clear a long time ago. I wasn't honest enough."

After speaking, he bowed slightly to express his apology to Ba Di.

This left everyone who had been watching them wide-eyed, their faces filled with even more confusion and bewilderment.

The apology from the Colvin Family Head seemed... flustered? Everyone almost thought they were hallucinating, and some even rubbed their eyes.

It's hard to imagine that the usually stern and unsmiling Colvin Family Head would ever show a moment of panic.

Why apologize to someone who committed Suicide Slum? Panic!

Yada Edge's expression had already turned somewhat grim.

What kind of cooperation did they reach?