Chapter 82 Everyone has their own agenda, the Golden Ark of the Covenant (please vote for me)
The luncheon is really just a luncheon. There were glasses of wine, fragrant clothes, and no one, not even the weird wizards, came out to disturb the scene.
Following Li Qing's instructions, Reike shuttled around the field, chatting with nobles whom he knew well or had a reputation for, and gathered information.
Li Qing himself took Little Joel and hid in the dining area, tasting the delicacies of the Iris family while observing everyone present without leaving a trace.
It can be seen that the Iris family's influence in this sea area is still deep-rooted.
Although most of the nobles traveled with the wizard, they still followed the earl's lead. Rather than relying on the witch's self-respect, it is better to say that it is a last resort attempt in the face of changing circumstances.
Only four are different.
Franck, Viscount Morning Glory, looked very relaxed because he had already cooperated with Dark Swamp. He clinked glasses with Donaldo from time to time, and then went to chat up beautiful ladies.
Michel, Viscount Violet, and the fourth-level wizard "Wail Dancer" obviously lack respect for the count. At this moment, they are using the Iris family to constantly win over the lower-level nobles.
Roger, Viscount Tulip, and the fourth-level wizard "Furious Storm" even criticized the count in front of everyone for indulging the old witch and causing tiger breeding, which led to the tragedy of Jinmai Island.
Elena, the Lady of Lavender, tried to leave the banquet hall and enter other areas of the castle many times, but was stopped by retainers of the Iris family.
The fourth-level strongman who came to hide his identity was with her.
But overall, the atmosphere at the luncheon was quite relaxed.
The luncheon did not come to an end until the food was gone, the cups and plates were in a mess, and some young men and women who saw each other held hands and went to find a place for a tryst outside the castle.
Li Qing was returning to the manor to rest when a waiter suddenly came over to inform him and Ren to go to a nearby conference hall to discuss matters.
Also invited, in addition to the forces belonging to several fourth-level powerhouses, there are also seven golden warriors and six third-level wizards present today.
The venue looks like a church, with a podium in front and rows of seats below.
Gavin, Earl of Iris, stood on the podium, next to a solid gold cabinet inlaid with various bright gems.
After everyone was seated, Gavin got straight to the point: "Now that the major wizarding countries have reopened, wizards have returned one after another, which has seriously impacted the order of the coastal countries, especially the agreement reached between the countries and the wizarding monastery. "
"But it is a foregone conclusion that the rune warriors will rule the world, and our Iris family will never give up control of the existing sea areas."
"Everyone present here, if you still recognize the rule of the Iris family, you can put forward any conditions."
A newly breakthrough golden warrior stood up first: "Dear Earl, I want to Is it possible to break through the secret method of the Earth Warrior?"
Gavin didn't even blink: "Is your family the inheritance of thunder runes? I just have a secret method to give it to you."
As he spoke, he opened the gold cabinet next to him, reached out and grabbed it, took out a sheepskin scroll, and looked at the golden warrior.
The warrior had an excited look on his face. Without saying a word, he walked out of his seat and knelt down on one knee: "Your Majesty, the Clover family will always be your loyal vassal."< br>
The earl pulled out the decorative sword with a clang and put it on his shoulder: "I accept your allegiance. This secret method is my reward for your loyalty!"
Li Qing and Renn looked at each other. : Sing an oboe?
Soon, another level three wizard asked for a special witchcraft medicine in exchange for his promise not to cause trouble behind the scenes.
Gavin agreed simply and took out the witch medicine he wanted from the gold cabinet.
The wizard immediately swore an oath, and the deal between the two parties was quickly concluded.
So, one after another, people made requests, and the count readily agreed, as if they had been rehearsed.
Some people even put forward very harsh conditions, but the Earl was able to meet their requirements in a targeted manner.
Viscount Violet and Viscount Tulip looked at each other as if they were joking at first, but as they went on, their expressions became more and more ugly.
And Ren also realized something was wrong: "You can't just accompany him to act, right?"
Li Qing's face was solemn: "No! It should be that he already knows the bottom line of other people! " He observed with his spiritual consciousness that the emotions of some nobles and wizards were obviously "overjoyed" and even "terrified when they think about it."
In particular, there was a golden warrior who was flirting with Violet Viscount. After the count used a special potion to declare his allegiance, the entire venue fell into a deathly silence.
“Hey, the Iris family really has a deep background, and their espionage work is also so brilliant.”
Frank suddenly laughed out loud: “I dare to ask the count if he knows that our family needs it again. What?”
Gavin looked at him deeply: “I have the original dark meditation method in my hand, I wonder if I can get your promise?”
Frank sneered and was about to retort.
Donaldado next to him pulled him: "Your Excellency, I need this meditation method very much. If you can give it to me, I am willing to represent the Dark Swamp and express neutrality."
In the end, Viscount Franck-Morning Glory, who thought he had strong support and was ready to make some noise, reluctantly declared his allegiance to the count.
As a result, the pressure was put on four companies including Lettuce Island.
All the nobles who swore allegiance to the count, as well as the wizards who were attracted by him, looked over with burning eyes.
An invisible pressure made the three viscounts and Renn feel their shoulders sink, and cold sweat broke out on their foreheads.
"I wonder what you want?" A cold breath lingered in the venue, oppressing everyone who had not yet compromised.
Elena couldn't bear it at first, biting her lip, defeated: "The Lavender family still recognizes the allegiance document signed by the ancestors and the Iris family."
She did not mention it conditions, but did not stand up again and take the oath.
The faces of Violet and Tulip, the two viscounts, became increasingly ugly. They each turned around and looked at the two fourth-level wizards they relied on.
However, "Wailing Dancer" and "Raging Storm" stared at the gold cabinet with incredible expressions on their faces.
“This is the golden ark?” The wailing dancer swallowed.
The violent aura around Fury Storm kept surging, and the greed in his eyes almost turned into reality: "The golden ark! The treasure of the Lord of Light! It turns out that it is in the hands of your family!"
The Earl was unmoved. , just smiled: "You two can ask for anything you want!"
Looking at the gold cabinet, Li Qing felt that it was ordinary and did not feel any fluctuations in extraordinary power.
He turned to look at Ren, only to see him looking equally confused.
And Donaldo, who came from the Dark Swamp and should be well-informed, was also full of doubts, as if he had never heard of it.
"The Violet family has a close relationship with my teacher. I once swore to my teacher that I would protect them for a hundred years."
"The Tulip family provided me with support when I advanced to the fourth level wizard. I have given them crucial help. I have vowed to repay them well."
The two wizards calmed down the greed in their eyes and expressed with serious expressions.
The earl smiled slightly: "What do you two mean?"
The two fourth-level wizards bargained and sold the two viscounts at a good price.
In the end, everyone present turned their attention to Li Qing and Renn.
"Mr. Tree Shepherd, what do you think?" The count held the gold cabinet in his hand, his eyes full of inquiry.
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