Chapter 281 I am not the protagonist
"Count Graiman, I am about to leave to return to Gabela. I will disturb you again before I leave."
Sitting in the reception room It was Mond Langdon, the scholar from the Maester's Tower who had been here a few days ago. Paul thought he would leave the northwest bay directly after taking Kevin away from the prison, but he didn't expect him to come again.
The person who brought him to the Lord's Mansion was Betty, Gabera's "fellow countryman" from Mondstadt.
"Is there anything else Mr. Langdon can do? Which prisoner do you want to take away?"
"Oh no. This time it's just to say goodbye to you."
The scholar's answer made Paul very strange. The two of them only met on a casual basis, and there was no deep friendship. They were so special when they left. It would be too strange to come here and tell myself.
Even Irene, who was sitting aside, found it strange that after the two had a chat at Feilong Pavilion last time, Mond took Kevin home, and a few days later came to Lake Town again. , please take him to see Paul yourself. Could it be that these two people got along so well that they became friends after just one conversation?
Mond Langdon said to Paul with admiration: "In the past few days, I have been traveling around your territory, and everything I saw and heard shows that you are an extraordinary person. ”
Traveling around? Damn, are you spying on intelligence?
Paul was startled, then relieved. Not to mention that Mond was an acquaintance of Betty, and no spy would go all the way to him to surrender.
Haha, isn’t this guy here just to flatter me?
“I saw the ships with heavy sails in the port, the prosperous trading activities in the market, the dazzling array of exquisite utensils and...iron products in the shops. There are schools for civilian children in the town, and the farmers also follow I mentioned a mechanical monster that can harvest grains quickly, oh... and public toilets and bathhouses. People say these things are your credit."
"Haha, Mr. Langdon deserves the award. "
Mond changed the topic: "My lord, what are your chances of winning the war with the Duke of the Northwest?"
This guy's thinking is so out-of-the-box that he can't keep up.
Paul shook his head and said seriously: "Mr. Langdon, first of all, I want to correct your statement. Maltz Kent is just a [usurper], and his dukedom is illegal. We have no authority. The Duke's personal letter and his brother's testimony."
Mond apologized: "I used the wrong word, please forgive me."
Paul then said: "As for Marr. I am 100% confident that I can win the war with Kent. If it hadn't been for the riot, my army might have reached Center City."
Mond agreed: "It's all up to you. There is no look of hunger on the faces of the people in the territory. I don’t know how you did it.”
Without waiting for Paul to answer, Eileen said: "It's very simple. If you cancel those messy taxes and crack down on the bad behavior of driving up food prices, won't the people have money to buy more food?"< br>
In the past year, Paul has successively asked the Government Administration to cancel a lot of taxes that are baffling to him as a time traveler, such as livestock tax, poultry tax, dog tax, wine tax, marriage tax, etc... Which genius invented this shit?
Except for salt residents like Kevin due to their special circumstances, the "disposable income" of most residents has increased a lot, and the increase in residents' income has further promoted the development and prosperity of business.
Mond thought thoughtfully: "After defeating the Kent family, I believe that you, Earl, will become the dominant force in the northwest bay."
He has carefully inquired about the Battle of Bido Castle , Paul's army obviously played a decisive role in it.
Paul waved his hands quickly: "Don't dare, don't dare, how dare I expect to dominate the situation in the Northwest Gulf. Besides, there is His Majesty the King, an old man, how can I dare to overstep.
He did not notice that when the king was mentioned His Majesty, the corners of Eileen's mouth turned up in a nice arc, "Count Grayman!" "Mond's look and tone suddenly became serious, making Paul and Irene shudder.
"Whether you are willing or not, you will definitely have a powerful weapon in your hands at that time. strength. This power may come from your authority, your army, or just your prestige, but it is definitely a force that cannot be ignored. And this power can neither be abused nor shelved. "
There was a preaching tone in Mond's mouth, which made Paul slightly unhappy. However, he did not show it and only looked at the other person with doubtful eyes.
The scholar continued: "Remember our previous conversation, I think - only a wise lord or... leader is qualified and capable of using your power."
Oh. , are you trying to persuade yourself to be a wise lord? Paul thinks so.
He picked up the water glass: "Haha, Mr. Langdon, actually the views between the two of us are not completely opposite. Why do we have to separate the heroes from the people? Don't you think that heroes are also the people in many cases? Of course I will try my best to move in that direction..."
Mond interrupted: "That's exactly the case, but what I want to ask is... when some time in the future, This great hero has appeared, will you assist him, or go further - be loyal to him?"
"Poof!" So it's not me, Paul took the water he just drank. Spewed out, "What...what do you mean? What do you mean by this?"
Before the scholar could answer, Irene reminded him with a look of concern: "Senior Mond, Earl Grayman is a vassal of the Aldo Kingdom, and he already has an object of allegiance - His Majesty Rodney XVII."
Mond Langdon still maintained a serious expression on his face, and said in a deep voice: "When the prophesied doomsday comes, no matter the kingdom, the empire, the principality, the alliance, etc., they will lose their meaning. , the old ties will only become burdens and obstacles. In the face of ultimate justice - let our culture, ethics, and morality continue to exist - those are nothing."
These words made Paul. and Eileen were stunned, what kind of predicted doomsday? What ultimate justice? Brother, this sounds so good.
But looking at Mond Langdon's expression, he didn't look like he was joking at all.
“Even if it means sacrificing what we currently think is good—family, affection, and friendship.”
He turned to Eileen with a trace of pity in his expression: "Betty, when everything you cherish is sacrificed for the ultimate justice, will you stand on the opposite side of justice?"
Irene was stunned. Answer: "I...I don't know...Senior, I don't even know what you are talking about?"
Paul asked with question marks on his face: "Can you make it clearer?"
Mond did not explain and continued: "You will understand when the situation develops further. Betty and Earl Grayman, you are all very good people. I want to give you advice - don't resist the general trend of history. It is about obeying it and integrating into it. Only by uniting as a whole under the leadership of the Savior can we survive the difficulties. With that said, I took my leave."
He bowed to Paul. He glanced at Irene again, turned around and left the reception room, leaving the two of them looking at each other.
"Betty, isn't your senior a member of a cult?"
"I...I have never heard him make such strange remarks. What happened in the past few years?"
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Paul looked at the direction Mond Langdon left with mixed feelings in his heart.
Saviour? Allegiance?
Could it be that I, the time traveler, am not the protagonist?
(End of this chapter)