Chapter 60 Fiona (Part 1)
This was the first time that Raven saw old Gordon so entangled. He was quite curious and said gently: "Don't be nervous, tell me slowly, what is it?" ?”
“That’s right, sir.” Old Gordon pushed up his monocle: “I have a granddaughter named Fiona. I called her recently. After returning to Eagle Castle, I hope you can agree to let her stay and help me with some chores."
"Of course," Raven said, "The position is tentatively your assistant, five days a year. How about a reward of three gold coins?"
"Lord Baron, I will always remember your generosity." Old Gordon looked slightly moved.
As a housekeeper, he has the power to recruit his own assistants, but in contrast, he has to pay for this salary himself.
But now Raven has offered a salary of five gold coins per year and appointed Fiona as a formal employee of Eagle Castle.
Having never even met Fiona in person, Raven's decision was certainly not based on her knowledge, ability or appearance, but out of his trust and care for this old retainer.
"Fiona, come in quickly, I've seen the Baron." Old Gordon turned around and greeted.
A few seconds later, the door was slightly opened. A slender and bony arm held the door frame and slowly pushed the door open.
Fiona just walked in.
The light silver hair inherited from old Gordon is spread around the back of his head. The hair in front of his forehead is quite thick, but it has a straw-like dryness.
A delicate melon face with tight skin, large round-framed glasses perched on the bridge of her small nose, the lenses as thick as the bottoms of two wine bottles.
The fox-like slender light gray eyes were nervous and a little lively, and the thin lips were slightly pursed.
She lowered her head and held her breast. She was wearing a very neat and bookish robe. Her hands were folded and hung on her waist, and her fingers were as slender as chopsticks.
Raven's whole person felt like...
Thin.
As thin as lightning.
Just one glance from Raven, like a frightened puppy, he quickly shrank behind Old Gordon and grabbed the corner of his clothes.
This made the latter feel embarrassed, frowned, raised his hand to his mouth, and coughed twice.
That means - speak quickly!
But Fiona still didn't make any sound, she just used more force on her hands, pulling Old Gordon's clothes until they were almost out of shape.
"Lord Baron, Fiona is just too nervous. She definitely doesn't mean to disrespect you!" Old Gordon felt angry, anxious and helpless, so he had to bite the bullet and explain: "Don't It seems that she is afraid of strangers, but she graduated from the Nordic State Academy of Liberal Arts. She has some attainments in rhetoric, law and economics, and she can do things very neatly. . ”
Leaven didn’t know how to compete with a little girl. After thinking about it, he suddenly said: “Nord National College of Liberal Arts, is it the only university in Nord province besides the church college?”
"I heard that the tuition there is not cheap. No wonder you always live a tight life."
Although he is not as good as Eric, a first-level extraordinary person, as the steward of Eagle Castle, Old Gordon gets a salary of thirty gold coins every year, but his life is very simple. Apart from two sets of well-maintained steward robes, he even has I rarely buy clothes.
In this era, boys are generally favored over girls. The fact that Old Gordon was able to support Fiona until she finished college shows that he loves and values this granddaughter. Bringing her back to Eagle Castle also shows that he Confidence in the future of the Griffith family.
"After all, I only have one granddaughter." Old Gordon showed a slightly embarrassed smile: "Sir, if you don't have any instructions, I will leave first!"
Raven nodded: "Okay, go ahead, remember to sort out the accounts I want."
"Yes, sir!" Old Gordon accepted the order, turned and left, and Fiona followed her like a puppy. Behind him, he didn't dare to look at Raven until the end.
Raven's eyes followed her until he was blocked by the door, and then he turned back.
Although it was just a glimpse, Raven still observed a lot of information.
For example, her fingers are fair and slender, and it looks like they have never done heavy work. However, there is a thin layer of calluses on the first knuckle of the index finger of her right hand, near the thumb, which is caused by long-term use. The traces can only be made by holding a quill and writing.
This shows that she is indeed good at copywriting work, at least she can write enough words.
Holding her breasts and lowering her head is an instinctive self-protection action, and judging from the curvature of her spine, she is used to doing this.
This shows that Fiona is not having a good life in the academy, and may even be ostracized due to factors such as family background and appearance, so she develops this habit.
The lenses as thick as the bottom of a bottle not only indicate her poor reading habits, but also mean that she has read a lot of books. Perhaps it is for this reason that Fiona, who has an unsociable personality, was able to establish herself in Nord. Graduated from the College of Liberal Arts.
The thin figure and slightly dry hair indicate that her nutritional intake is very problematic. Old Gordon will not skimp on her food, which means that she is not interested in activities such as "eating". There is a pathological repulsion.
In this way, Fiona's image in Raven's mind became clear: an introverted, taciturn, not fond of eating, and extremely socially anxious academic master.
"Tsk, if this continues, I will soon become anorexic!" Raven muttered and rubbed his stomach.
During this period, his schedule became more and more full, and it could even be said that it was too full, with almost no leisure time. Moreover, because Simon had not returned, he was always filled with anger and his appetite was getting worse and worse.
In this era, especially in winter, it is difficult for even the nobles to eat fresh vegetables. The only thing they eat every day is bread, which is ridiculously greasy.
"Forget it, stop reading!" Raven stood up and left the book on the table: "Get something to eat!" On the other side, Old Gordon took Fiona back to his office.
As soon as he closed the door, his face darkened:
"Fiona, you really disappoint me!"
"You said well before going in that you wanted to show off in front of the Baron, but you didn't even say a word! My old face I will be completely ruined by you!”
“Weren’t you still here when you came? Have you said hello to Petty or said three words? Although the total number is less than ten words, you have done your best to be polite!"
"Why did you act like this at the critical moment? "Looks like this, huh?"
Fiona lowered her head and remained silent.
The more he saw her like this, the angrier Old Gordon became, and he said angrily: "Fiona, my good granddaughter, you are already 19 years old, can you please stop treating yourself like a child!"< br>
I wanted to continue scolding, but I saw Fiona twisting Holding hands together, Old Gordon still relented, and sighed and said: "Well, I sent you to Hovey City before because Baron Donald's level of management of the territory is really... Hi, you should understand what I mean."
“Now Baron Raven is in charge of the Eagle Leader, he is ambitious, courageous, and capable. Under his leadership, the Griffith family will surely rise!"
Speaking of this, Old Gordon showed a hint of fatigue and sadness on his face! : "Grandpa, I am already over sixty years old. Even if I am in good health, How long can I live? Three years, five years, or eight years? "
"Only while I am still alive will he look at you more for my sake, and you will do the same. Take this opportunity to claim your place in the Griffith family.”
"This way, even if I die, you can still have someone to rely on!"
Fiona finally reacted. She raised her head with fear in her eyes: "...scared."< br>
"Afraid? What's the use of being afraid?" Old Gordon shook his head and said: "No matter how scared I am, people will die, and I will always go to see the Lord of Light. "
" Horrible..." Fiona shook her head: "Baron Raven... very scary!"
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Old Gordon glared. Reprimanded: "Baron Raven has a conscience and knows how to consider his subordinates. He is rare among the nobles. How dare you call him scary?"
"His soul, and his eyes." Fiona bit her lip, her voice as low as a mosquito, but with a trembling fear: "It's as if he can see through all my secrets, and there are also things about him. Surrounded by a kind of frightening energy!"
"This..." Old Gordon was stunned for a moment.
He suddenly remembered that before Fiona's parents died in danger, she had said similar mysterious and incomprehensible words.
Old Gordon sent Fiona to Hovey City because he did not want Donald, who was obsessed with "magic research", to notice his granddaughter.
"You are not allowed to say these words to anyone, do you understand?" Old Gordon told him very seriously.
"Well, I will only tell Grandpa." Fiona nodded.
"Hey..." Old Gordon let out a long sigh: "My good girl, grandpa doesn't know what you saw, but there is one thing, I will not be wrong."< br>
“The Baron is a leader worth following and a person who is good at breaking the rules.”
“I know that you have always wanted to use your talents and do something. Career, but you are just a woman of commoner origin. Looking at the entire continent, no other noble can help you realize your value except the Baron!"
He slowed down his voice and said earnestly: " So, whether it’s for grandpa or for yourself, you have to work hard to face the baron and show your talents. Can you promise grandpa?”
"Well..." Fiona bit her lip, her breathing gradually quickened and then slowed down, as if she was having a fierce psychological struggle. Finally, she raised her head, looked into Old Gordon's eyes and nodded vigorously: "I understand, Grandpa, I will definitely live up to your expectations!"
"Grandpa believes in you." Old Gordon showed a kind smile: "You have come all the way and you are tired. The room should be It’s almost done. You can go back and rest first.”
"Didn't the Baron give you the task before?" Fiona asked: "I'll help you handle it."
"If you could be so natural when talking to others , that’s really helping Me." Old Gordon chuckled and pushed up the monocle: "Go on, you are already thin, don't get tired!"
"Yes!" Fiona nodded: "Grandpa. , you should also pay attention to rest!”
Patty was already waiting at the door. When Fiona came out, she took her to the room that had been tidied up.
The room is located on the west edge of the second floor, not far from Old Gordon's office. The area is not very large, but it is enough to accommodate a large bed, a dresser, a wardrobe and a desk. And it doesn't seem crowded.
Click.
The door was gently closed, and Fiona's eyes fell on the bed.
Her uneasy eyes suddenly softened.
……
(End of this chapter)