Chapter 195
After the little mage Andy rested for a day in the Earl of Kent’s castle, he followed the Earl to Center, the capital of the territory directly under the jurisdiction of Duke Ferdinand of the Northwest.
After arriving in Center, they first stayed at the Kent family's mansion in Center City. It was already getting late, and the earl decided to visit the Duke's castle the next day.
However, before breakfast started, an unexpected person came - Viscount Henry Ferdinand, the eldest brother of Duke Ferdinand.
The Earl of Kent settled the little mage and received Viscount Henry alone in the hall.
After the two talked politely for a while, the earl asked: "What did Mr. Viscount do in Center City?"
Henry has his own fief somewhere else, and he probably doesn't live in Center on weekdays. I don't know how to do this, so I might just happen to meet him when I come to Senter.
"Oh, Earl of Kent, you know. My brother has been in poor health recently, so I moved to Center so that I can visit and take care of him often."
"You have such a deep brotherhood. Whenever something like this happens, I regret that I don't have a brother to take care of each other."
The Earl of Kent pretended to be moved. He knew very well in his heart why Duke Ferdinand was not in good health. It was all caused by his previous 'visit' with Barnett. While they used brainworms to control the Duke's mind, they also greatly eroded his body. healthy.
If things continue like this, the Duke will probably only have a year to live.
The Viscount showed a reasonable expression on his face, "Of course, my brother treats me just like my father. Ah... Count, when you entered the city, my servant happened to be on the street. I saw you, so I rushed over to talk to you immediately."
Maltz was secretly wary, has Viscount Henry started to set up spies in Center?
"Why did the count come to Center?"
Hearing the other party's question, Maltz showed a slightly embarrassed smile: "Uh... this. Of course I do it too. The Duke’s physical matters”
Seeing the embarrassment on Maltz's face, Henry realized that the 'physical matters' he mentioned naturally meant men's matters.
He shook his head and made a tut-tsk sound in his mouth.
“My eldest brother just doesn’t want to obey God’s arrangements. Let me tell you, this is his fate. He is already so old, and he still wants to change something.”
The "fate" mentioned by Viscount Henry refers to the fact that Duke Ferdinand has no son.
The eldest brother has no son, so the title will naturally have to be passed on to one of the lucky ones among their brothers.
As the Duke's eldest brother, he is the most promising.
So when the eldest brother's health deteriorated day by day, he came to Senter to lay out the plan.
The Earl of Kent did not answer, but looked at the Viscount with a smile.
Although Maltz is famous as the Duke's eagle dog, he is used to deal with outsiders. As the Duke's younger brother, Viscount Henry is not afraid and has no scruples when speaking.
Of course, if you want to win the title of Duke, you must win over the powerful force of the Kent family. After all, this is the most powerful family in the northwest second only to Ferdinand.
"Earl of Kent! I want to give you a gift this time, and I hope you won't refuse. Bring it up!"
As he came with him, the servant waiting outside immediately held an exquisite wooden box in his hand. Came in.
The Viscount took the wooden box, placed it on the table and opened it carefully.
For a moment, the count seemed to feel that the whole room was filled with brilliance.
I saw a golden elk statue inside.
Henry lowered his voice and said: "This is a treasure handed down from the ancient Bella Empire. It is made of pure gold."
The earl's heart beat suddenly.
Malts Kent still prefers this kind of thing. Apart from the fact that it is made of gold, this thing itself is a precious cultural relic. Displaying it at home can greatly enhance your taste in the eyes of others.
However, it is still necessary to be polite.
"This... is too precious. I can't accept it, but I accept it as you wish." "How can the earl refuse to accept it? As a vassal of our Ferdinand family, you work conscientiously. After serving our family for so many years, it is not too much to give you a small gift on behalf of the family.”
Henry emphasized the word "vassal".
I am a vassal of your sickly brother, not your kid. Maltz's anger flashed through his heart.
But he still had a sincere smile on his face: "That's what I should do, my obligation, how could I..."
"No, no, no, you must be my subordinate. ”
...
The two argued back and forth for a long time, and finally the Earl of Kent reluctantly accepted it.
Maltz invited Henry to stay for a sumptuous dinner. During this period, Henry himself was in high spirits and raised his glasses frequently, as if the position of Duke was within his reach.
After who knows how many drinks, Henry was a little drunk and his face was red.
"Malts! I didn't expect your drinking capacity to become so big...burp! You weren't so good at drinking before!"
He directly called Maltz by his name, but the other person's title was higher than his own.
"Hey! You're flattered."
Maltz was indeed not drunk at all on his face, and he was extremely sober in spirit, even though he drank as much wine as Viscount Henry.
Since he studied the health regimen Barnett taught him every day, the impact of alcohol on his body has become less and less.
Even he doesn't know what's going on. Now he can be said to be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk.
"When I become a Duke..."
Drinking made Henry bolder, and Henry began to speak some rebellious words, although his mouth was no longer very fluent.
"I will definitely give you more wealth, burp!...Give you more fiefs!"
Henry patted his chest hard.
"What my elder brother gave you, I will never give it to you again."
Kent sneered in his heart and said: "Viscount, you are drunk."
"Huh? Drunk? Hiccup! I seem to be really drunk. Okay...I won't disturb you for now. Hiccup! Take your leave first.”
Henry stood up and said goodbye to the Earl of Kent.
The count immediately went up to help him and slowly walked to the door.
"Malts, remember what I said today. I know that my stupid brothers will definitely come looking for you... or they have already looked for you. But... hiccup... they gave Tell me whatever your conditions are, and I will give you more... than those idiots."
"Haha, I remembered it, I remembered it."
The Earl of Kent helped him outside the mansion and helped him get into the carriage.
“Let’s move around more in the future!”
After leaving these words, Viscount Henry left in the carriage.
Maertskent stood at the door and watched the carriage go away, with a sarcastic smile on his face.
"Hmph!"
After a sneer, he turned and returned to the mansion.
(End of this chapter)