Catalina Presto opened her eyes suddenly while she was sleeping, and sat up from the comfortable bed. Her breathing was a little short. Obviously, she had returned to her nightmare childhood, but fortunately, it was just a dream.
Dreaming, she turned to look at the window blocked by the gauze. Outside the window, a ray of morning sunlight had enveloped the entire Stormwind City.
"ding ding"
The beautiful countess rang the bell at hand, wore silk pajamas, and lazily walked to the window. Behind her, the servants of the Presto family filed in. They carefully extinguished the candles and tidied the room.
Clothes were prepared for the hostess, and the pretty maid served Countess Caterina a nutritious breakfast.
Katarina's perfect body is like a ripe peach, and her gauzy pajamas can't stop the beauty from leaking out at all, but no servant dares to look up. The Storm Royal Family is very strict about the management of servants, between the countess and
She lacked people to serve her, so King Varian generously sent the best servants from the royal family to serve her.
"Hmm...this steak is pretty good."
The countess, who had washed her mouth with clear spring water, turned around, reached out and picked up a perfectly cooked steak, put it into her mouth, chewed silently, and asked the head maid next to her:
"What are the plans for today?"
The head maid from the royal family opened the memo paper on hand and said to Ms. Caterina who was enjoying breakfast:
"You need to go to the city hall at noon. Sir Soma and other nobles are going to hold a meeting on how to pay the unpaid wages of the Masons Brotherhood. He specially invited you."
"In the afternoon, Queen Tiffany invites you to have afternoon tea with her."
"The arrangement for the evening is for the Duke of Beauval. The Duke's attendant came here earlier today and wants to invite you to have dinner with the Duke."
"My Bolvar, he is such a decent gentleman."
A confident and charming smile first flashed across the countess's face, and then turned into a disdainful sneer: "As for Soma, what does that greedy pig want to do? Does he want to show me his "wisdom and martial arts"?"
"That's not true, ma'am."
The head maid lowered her voice and explained:
"I heard that Sir Soma has been in a lot of trouble recently. He has been criticized by the nobles for a long time for not paying the workers' wages. The workers of the Stonemasons Brotherhood have organized two demonstrations, making things a big deal. But the royal family's recent
Expenses are also very tight, so I think he may have invited you in the hope that the Presto family can help him at this terrible moment."
"Huh? You mean, there is a conflict between the people and the nobles?"
A glimmer of light flashed in Countess Catalina's beautiful and coquettish eyes. She stood up, took off her pajamas, opened her hands naked, and allowed the maids to put on the black seductive underwear and the beautiful and complicated long skirts.
She might use these for tonight's dinner with the Duke.
During this process, the countess's mind was running rapidly. She smelled a trace of hidden chaos from this trivial matter. While the maids were tidying up the countess' hair, she crossed her legs and sat on the chair.
, said to the head maid standing next to her:
"Tell me more about the Brotherhood of Masons."
"That's right, ma'am, the Stonemasons Brotherhood is a very famous organization in the entire alliance. They are good at masonry and construction. Three years ago, the Stonemasons Brotherhood branch of the Kingdom of Stormwind took over the reconstruction work of Stormwind City. This is
A grand and honorable project, they completed it well, and the new city is even more eye-catching than the original Stormwind City, like a masterpiece."
The head maid recalled the information in her mind and explained to her master:
"There were no problems in the first two years. The wages paid to the workers were paid directly by the royal family. Starting a year ago, the city hall took over the project that was about to be completed. The nobles headed by Sir Soma probably
They wanted to use this to improve their status, but they underestimated the remuneration figure of the workers of the Masonic Brotherhood. It was a terrifying figure... In short, the royal family reduced its funds by half, and the remaining half was left to the nobles.
Raise it yourself.”
"So those greedy pigs screwed up?"
The countess smiled sarcastically: "A group of imbeciles who insist on noble blood, they can always screw up everything."
"Yes, ma'am."
There was also some faint dissatisfaction in the eyes of the head maid. As a commoner, her personal feelings were still biased towards the side of the Masons Brotherhood. She said softly:
"The big nobles are not involved in this trouble at all. Even if the small nobles unite together, the funds raised are far from enough. They have repeatedly asked the royal family for help, but His Majesty the King is building a navy and there is no extra funds to support them.
If this happens again and again, workers' wages will be owed."
"At first they concealed this matter, until eight months after the wages were owed, even Mr. Van Cleef, the great foreman, and Mr. Alex, the chief architect, who were willing to discuss the matter with the nobles, the two real
The gentlemen can’t bear it anymore. This matter has caused a lot of noise in Stormwind City recently, and it is said that it has reached the ears of His Majesty the King.”
Countess Catalina keenly felt the indignation in the words of the maid, and a glimmer of light flashed in her narrowed eyes. After a moment, the countess pretended to be angry and said:
"It's so rude! The Holy Empire has just been rebuilt, and these incompetent bugs caused such a thing. This will greatly damage the image of our king in the King Selection Council, as well as the poor oppressed people.
, What an unforgivable sin... Palina, prepare the carriage. I am going to the City Construction Department to meet with the architect and the foreman. The Presto family has served the alliance for generations. I will undoubtedly
Stand with the people!”
"As for that pig Soma's invitation, refuse it for me! I don't want to stay with such a dirty person."
The words of the hostess moved the head maid Palina. She has served the nobles all year round and even received royal awards and honorary titles for this. However, there has never been a master who is as enthusiastic about helping as Ms. Catalina.
In the past few months, the countess has privately funded many poor people who lost their homes in the war.
The head maid, who had seen too many nobles' intrigues and intrigues, said softly in the earl's ear:
"There is no need for this, madam. This will damage your reputation in the aristocratic circle. You can just go and have an argument with Sir Soma. He does not have the guts to break with the Presto family."
"Okay, what you said makes sense, Palina, you are really a good helper to me."
Catalina held the head maid's hands emotionally and said to her: "Are you willing to serve me? What I mean is that the Presto family's connections are declining, and it is difficult for me, a weak woman, to deal with the provocations of the nobles.
I need a wise helper like you, become my personal consultant, I will give you the status you deserve and a generous salary, you deserve it."
"I...I need to think about it, ma'am, and submitting an application is a tedious process."
The head maid belonging to the Storm Royal Family hesitated and said to the Countess: "But personally, I am very willing to do this. Kind-hearted noble ladies like you are rare."
"I haven't done enough for my people. What happened in my hometown of Alterac, I don't want it to happen again in Stormwind City."
Countess Caterina smiled sadly, cheered up, and said to the head maid:
"While I have tea with Queen Tiffany, I will make your request, Palina, and you will be my best assistant."
"Okay, Mistress..."
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"Ah, simple human thinking is really easy to manipulate."
The countess sitting in the luxurious carriage intertwined her fingers, thinking of the exchange with the head maid Palina this morning, a subtle smile appeared at the corner of her mouth:
"It only takes a little bit of disguise to gain loyalty. It's really easy."
Katarina turned her head and looked at the city scenery flying by outside the window. She was thinking about the turmoil between the Masons Brotherhood and the nobles. She had to find a way to cause chaos in Stormwind City. Only in this way could she make it possible in the shortest possible time.
Enter the decision-making circle of the nobles of Stormwind Kingdom.
This is also the reason for recruiting the serious head maid. As an outsider, the countess needs an assistant who is familiar with the new environment to help her seize all possible opportunities.
"bite"
The horse bell hanging on the carriage rang, and the coachman's voice reached the ears of the countess:
"Mistress, we are here."
A moment later, the elegantly dressed Count Catalina walked into the city planning hall. The architect Alex and Edwin Van Cleef, the foreman of the Masons Brotherhood, who had received the news, were also dressed in their best clothes.
The famous countess was greeted at the door.
Voluntarily giving up the inheritance rights of Alterac and dedicating it to the empire as a royal domain has spread the reputation of Countess Catalina and the Prestor family throughout the empire, and those who are enthusiastic about helping civilians
Her private virtues gave the countess a high reputation among the people at the bottom.
"Nice to meet you, Ms. Catalina. You are as beautiful and noble as the rumors say."
Van Cleef looked a little tired. The recent struggle with the nobles had made him physically and mentally exhausted. Faced with his compliment, the countess smiled silently. After sitting down, Catalina stated her purpose straight to the point:
"I heard about the Stonemasons Brotherhood and the nobles from my maid. I sympathize with you very much. This time I am here to help you two. The Presto family will be on your side."
The countess said seriously: "Although I have not been in Stormwind City for a long time, your hard work and the grandeur of Stormwind City have left a deep impression on me. People who work hard should get their due rewards, and
The greedy people headed by Sir Soma are the cancer of the Kingdom of Stormwind. I hope you can persist in fighting and work with me to eliminate this cancer!"
"This...this is such an honor."
When the big foreman heard this speech, he immediately smiled with joy. He said angrily to Countess Catalina: "Sir Soma and his helpers are too greedy. Even the workers' allowances subsidized by the royal family have been reduced in the past eight years.
They haven't paid it to us for months, and the workers can't even make ends meet."
A trace of helplessness and pity flashed across the Countess' face:
"I am willing to compensate some money in a private name to those workers who are living in difficulty, but this matter must be dealt with justice! The people cannot lose confidence in the royal family. I will look for opportunities to state this matter to the king in person, but
I also want to remind you not to expand the conflict... Once a riot occurs against the nobles, even if His Majesty the King wants to help you, the nobles will collectively oppose it..."
"Thank you for your selfless help, Lord Count."
The well-spoken architect Alex nodded: "Van Cleef and I will restrain the workers. With your help, I believe this matter will be perfectly resolved soon."
Katarina smiled and said sincerely: "My family has served the kings for generations, and I am willing to sacrifice everything for Stormwind City. I believe that kind people like you should be protected."
The more emotional foreman Van Cleef said to the countess with red eyes:
"Sir, I thank you for your help. We don't know what we can do to repay you."
Catalina shook her head. She reached out and patted Van Cleef's cold hands curled together:
"I do good deeds without expecting anything in return. Mr. Van Cleef, continue to have full confidence in His Majesty Varian and dedicate your strength to our country. This is what I hope you will do. Of course, if possible, I also hope that when things are over,
After that, the Stonemasons Brotherhood can build me a private manor in Elwynn Forest... Your craftsmanship has been recognized by everyone."
Since the earl still had to fight with the greedy cancers, the conversation full of "sincere feelings" quickly ended. Ms. Catalina Presto stepped onto her carriage and waved goodbye to the two workers' leaders.
But at the moment the carriage started slowly, a dark red, short, slender figure suddenly appeared on the empty seat opposite her.
"Hello, Countess Catalina... and Her Royal Highness Princess Onyxia, I have brought you a letter from your "uncle"... He sincerely invites you to join his "great plan"."
Countess Catalina's black eyes turned into yellow snake pupils at this moment. She looked at the dwarf in front of her with the eyes of an apex predator, and she said in a deep voice:
"Are you here to die? You humble dwarf!"
The dwarf blinked her blood-red eyes. She reached out and grabbed her pink hair, with an evil smile on her lips:
"Of course you can kill me, Onyxia, but trust me... the Dark Blade King will not want to see this result. Do you still want to bring down your brother? Then join us! If you
If you don’t recognize images, the person who comes to “talk” to you next time won’t be a “humble” dwarf!”