Chapter 41 Return
Fausto took a deep look at Li Yu, and then said to Ilea, "It seems that you have someone you can trust by your side, Miss. In this case, I have nothing to worry about."
"Director Fausto, what do you mean by this?" Miss Rabbit was stunned when she heard this.
"I have served the Arias family for more than 160 years. Now that I am old and my health is not as good as before, I sincerely ask Miss Ilea to allow me to retire and return to my hometown."
The old man paused and then continued, "Your great-grandfather saved my life in a war back then. I also swore an oath that I would do my best to repay his kindness. Until that terrible battle After the war ended, I left my hometown and followed him to this land, serving him and his family until today.
"As the steward of this castle, I have been working diligently for more than a hundred years, serving the successive heads of the Arias family. I think this should be enough for me to pay off the debt I owed to your great-grandfather.< br>
"The pansies in my hometown are about to bloom. I want to take my family back to have a look while I can still walk."
"What, are you planning to leave me just when I need you?" Ilea looked in disbelief, "Director Fausto, do you also think that my brother is more suitable to be the lord of the green field than me? < br>
"Oh, by the way, you don't know yet. Vanessa has been defeated. She escaped with Blanco. There are only two or three confidants left with her. It is impossible for them to make a comeback.
"Because I have been favored by the ancestors of my family, that is, the necklace my father gave me. I have awakened the ancient spirit inside. If you don't believe me, I can show it to you..."
The old man interrupted the girl, "My leaving has nothing to do with Mrs. Vanessa and Master Blanco."
"Why is that?" Ilea was puzzled, "Fausto, you have been in this castle since I was born, taking care of everything in order. How could I handle so many things without you and me alone? ?”
"I can stay for one more month so that you can choose a new steward for this castle." Fausto said.
"But I don't want a new steward, I just want you!" Miss Rabbit's eyes turned red. "If it's because of what Alfred did to you, I can apologize to you on his behalf."
"Knight Alfred just did what he had to do at the time, and I don't resent him, miss."
The old man sighed helplessly and looked at Li Yu with half a face.
"Can we have a few words in private?"
"Of course." Jude shrugged and walked out of the room first, with Li Yu silently following behind him.
About a quarter of an hour later, Ilea also walked out of it. Her eyes were red and swollen. It looked like she had just cried and was still sniffing.
She closed the door behind her, then walked straight to Li Yu and said, "When you came in before, you asked me if I had any favorite candidates for the new manager. You knew then that Fausto was leaving, right? ”
Li Yu nodded, "You may not want to agree with this statement, but Teacup Castle was indeed lost in his hands. He succumbed to the invaders for the safety of his wife and son.
"Although this is human nature, he still chose the latter between justice and family affection. This is also an undoubted fact.
"What's even more terrible is that Alfred Knight's behavior this morning is compared with him. With such a stain, he is no longer suitable to serve as the steward of Teacup Castle.
"Otherwise, in the future, this castle will be attacked by a powerful enemy again. When the people below think of the manager's previous act of 'surrendering to the enemy', everyone will have a desire to protect themselves and no longer want to work hard to defend themselves against the enemy. No matter how strong the city wall is, Can't protect this place.
"Fausto is a smart man, so as soon as he sees you, he will tell you his wish to retire and return to his hometown. This is the best. If he doesn't mention it, then I will mention it for him."
Ilea stared at Li Yu for a long time before she said tiredly, "You are right, Fausto really can't stay in this position anymore, but I don't want him to Leave the green field."
Miss Rabbit explained, "I have never been a lord before, and I have never even taken care of a small village. Although I defeated my stepmother, my head is still a little confused. I don't even know what I should do next. .
"Fausto is just the opposite. He has assisted three heads of the Arias family and has rich experience. He can tell me what to do when."
"It sounds like he is the new head of the Arias family, and you are just a puppet in his hands." Half-face concluded.
"No, that's not the case." Ilea shook her head, "I want to keep him as another advisor to me, giving me advice, just like you, but of course it is ultimately me who has the final say on whether to adopt those suggestions. ”
The last half of the girl's sentence was addressed to Li Yu. She didn't know why. It was obviously just a normal request, but when it came out of her mouth, she felt inexplicably guilty.
Families with some strength in the Red Lion Empire will recruit consultants, and some big families generally don't have only one consultant. This is just her legitimate right.
Miss Rabbit comforted herself like this, but then she heard Li Yu say, "I am not your consultant."
"Don't be so stingy." The girl said, "I will definitely listen to you more then."
"I'm not your advisor." Li Yu repeated, slightly emphasizing his tone.
"Uh..." Miss Rabbit was a little panicked, like a new wife who was caught having an affair, and stammered, "Then I...can't I just find another consultant?"
"This has nothing to do with whether you find other consultants or not." Li Yu said, "I told you early on that my being your consultant is just a temporary measure. I am just following your previous words and acting for others to see."
"But later on, you also said that you wanted to establish a more long-term and stable relationship with me." The girl's ears perked up anxiously.
"Yes, but I'm not talking about being your adviser."
Ilea recalled it again. Li Yu didn't seem to have said that he would be her consultant at that time. It was just her wishful thinking that Li Yu would continue to stay by her side and give her advice.
"Then what do you want to do, noble? Well, I can make you my knight. By the way, I can also give you land. You help me become the lord of the green field. I originally planned to repay you."
"I may indeed use the land in the future, but the title of knight is not necessary." Li Yu said, "If you really want to repay me, just promise me something."
"What happened?"
"Allow me to form a cult in your territory." (End of Chapter)