The next morning, when Moriarty and the other three left Trish's house, the green-eyed girl did not come out of her room. White just stood silently in front of the closed bedroom door for a while, then said nothing.
He followed the mage and left without saying a word.
After waiting for a long time, Trish slowly opened the door and saw a rough hand-woven silk flower left on the coffee table in the living room. At this time, the green-eyed girl could no longer suppress her thoughts and couldn't stop crying, but
But it's just that there is no one to look at.
In order to take care of the embarrassment of a dwarf having short legs and being unable to ride a horse, Moriarty went to the commercial inn to rent a carriage with a driver for himself and Guderian to ride on before setting off. As for White, he put on his own weight again.
A, riding on a retired military horse purchased directly, guarding the side of the carriage.
After leaving Ford Fortress, the carriage drove smoothly onto the official road and headed north. After that, the three of them did not make any more stops along the way and went straight to the final destination, Ivy Manor, Kent. Only when passing through Rheinburg, Morea
Ti occasionally learned from other passers-by that the Lord of the Luo Yanta family had been unable to manage his affairs since last year due to illness. Now, the power of the entire Luo Yanta family and Rheinburg has almost fallen to his second son and only son.
The only remaining son, Xiao Luo Yanta, was in the hands of his son. Moriarty listened silently to this incident, and then ordered the coachman to bypass Rheinburg and go directly to the next inn to rest.
After about a week and a half, the ride and car finally stopped safely in front of the Ivy Manor. After hearing the announcement from the subordinate servant, the old butler hurriedly ran out of the main building to greet Moriarty.
"Long time no see, Hugo." Moriarty stepped out of the carriage, smiled and hugged the butler, who had become somewhat older again, and said happily.
"Welcome home, young master." Hugo did not smile, but his eyes were full of smiles. After gently breaking away from the embrace, the old butler bowed deeply to his knight, but his concerned eyes never left Morrie.
On Artie's body.
"Haha, thank you." Moriarty could naturally feel the other party's concern, but did not say much: "Is Father here?"
"Yes. The Baron received your letter a few months ago and has never been out since." Old Hugo nodded, and then followed softly: "But in recent weeks, several vassals of the family and
The stewards have been summoned by the Lord several times and have been to the manor several times."
"Well, I understand." Moriarty understood the meaning of the old butler's words and nodded with a smile, then turned to look at the two people behind him: "Let me introduce, these are my two followers, White and Gudry.
install."
"I am Hugo, the steward of Ivy Manor. On behalf of the Ensberg family, I sincerely welcome you two." They looked at White, who was wearing armor and holding a thorn shield, and the dwarf Gu, who was carrying a huge black hammer.
Adrian and Hugo welcomed each other with the standard etiquette of an aristocratic butler.
"Well, hello!"
"Hello."
The two followers were not used to dealing with Erathian nobles, so they just nodded in return and fell silent.
"Let's go. I think Father has waited long enough." Moriarty patted the old butler's arm, walked into the manor first, and walked towards the exquisite and gorgeous white main building in the distance. Immediately, White and Guidry
Ann followed closely, while Hugo trotted to the front to lead the way for Moriarty.
Arriving at the steps of the main building, there was already a familiar servant waiting at the door. Seeing Moriarty's arrival, the servant immediately greeted him respectfully and saluted: "Sir, your father is already waiting for you in the big study.
.”
"I see."
Moriarty was not surprised by this arrangement. He immediately climbed up the stairs step by step and headed straight to the baron's study on the second floor. Along the way, one servant after another looked at the sudden appearance of Moriarty, who was dressed in a dusty suit.
Di and two rather strange-looking followers immediately bowed to greet him. Some of the old servants of the family were so excited that they were about to shed tears when they saw the young master's sudden return. However, Sir just smiled at this scene.
Nod in greeting.
After walking up to the second floor and walking through the familiar corridor, Moriarty stopped outside the door of the large study.
"Wait for me here." Moriarty warned in a deep voice, then raised his hand and knocked on the study door.
"Is it Moriarty? Come in." After a moment of knocking, Baron Ensberg's voice came from the study. Moriarty immediately opened the door and walked in, then closed the door again.
"Come, take a seat, Moriarty."
After not seeing each other for several years, Baron Ensberg's demeanor is still as elegant, profound, and majestic as before. It is as if the passage of time has neglected to leave any mark on the body of this Erathian nobleman that can prove his journey. It is still as elegant as before.
She wears a pair of gold-rimmed glasses to slightly cover her sharp gray eyes. The neat silver hair is perfectly placed on her almost wrinkle-free forehead, reflecting a gorgeous brilliance.
"Thank you, Father."
Just as Moriarty was observing himself, Baron Ensberg was also paying close attention to his eldest son, whom he had not seen for five years.
Taller, stronger, and more like Helen. The Baron's eyes were as calm as the sea, but there were turbulent eddies hidden under the calm sea. And after staring at Moriarty for a few minutes,
, Baron Ensberg's eyes finally fixed on the two silver stars on the mage's robe.
"Where are your 'silver gloves'? Why didn't you put them on?" With a subtle sigh, the baron finally broke the silence, but suddenly asked a seemingly irrelevant gossip.
"The climate in Erathia is warm, so you don't need to wear it all the time." Moriarty looked at his left hand and replied with a smile.
"I'm very happy that you can think so." The Baron nodded, seeming to be pleased, but also a little regretful. He paused for a moment before adding: "A second-level mage has already shaken many people. If we add an alchemist to the mix,
If so, I’m afraid even I won’t be sure whether the decision I made is the right one.”
"But no matter how brilliant and dazzling the achievements in the magical world are, they are not as important to the family as the land, manors, minerals, trade routes, and the road to the seat of Viscount. Isn't it? Father." Morrie.
Arti slowly suppressed his smile and said slowly.
"Yes, you are right." Baron Ensberg had no intention of taunting and testing his intelligent eldest son like ordinary people, so he immediately stood up from the desk, walked to the window, and said in a deep voice: "Viscount Farasha
A huge price was offered. In order to make his grandson Ensberg's first heir, the Viscount promised to donate a large amount of land to the family, and at the same time, he would fully support Ensberg's attack on the position of Viscount.
And for such a bargaining chip, I still can’t refuse.”
"I understand very well, so I came back." Moriarty also stood up from his seat and walked to the baron's side.
"Thank you, Moriarty." The baron looked at the eldest son who seemed a bit unfamiliar in front of him, pursed his lips with difficulty, and nodded.
"So, how does the family plan to compensate me?" No one is a saint who refuses to eat fireworks. Moriarty just bowed lightly to his father's thanks and then asked.
"Fifty thousand Erathian gold coins in cash, a medium-sized manor, and a marriage between nobles." The baron seemed to have already finalized the plan and said slowly at once.
"I'm very happy to accept the gold coins and the manor, but marriage is not necessary. I already have a fiancée in Bracada." After hearing his father's offer, Moriarty smiled self-consciously. The baron's offer and the compensation he expected
It's basically the same, and it's quite generous for a former family heir who was kicked out. It's just the so-called marriage that surprised Moriarty.
"A certain amount of capital and a wealthy manor can ensure that you continue to stay in Kent's upper class. As for marriage, it can give you a practical knighthood and retain your aristocratic status." Looking at his son's relaxed and natural expression,
The Baron didn't know whether to be happy or sad: "I have discussed with Lord Rosser before, and he is willing to marry his daughter Michelle to you as your wife. As for Helen, that was in Bracada, and it has nothing to do with it.
Erathia.”
"Lord Rosser?" Moriarty remembered that this brave Lord and his son "Hart Rosser" were both powerful middle-level knights, and the Rosser family was also a die-hard ally of Viscount Salk.
"Yes."
To be able to persuade a lord to marry his daughter to a married man, in addition to Moriarty himself leaving a very good first impression on the lord, Baron Ensberg must have also shown considerable efforts behind the scenes.
However, aristocratic marriage is political life, and no one can change or stop this.
"I don't care about the empty title of a knight, father. As you can see, a second-level mage plus a first-level alchemist should be enough to take a small piece of land and the corresponding knighthood from any viscount or even earl."
Moriarty thought for a moment and responded.
"That's... right." The Baron had no reason to refute Moriarty's confidence. If possible, the Baron would even want to directly set aside a large area of land and manor to canonize his eldest son as the Lord of the family. Just to ensure that
Subsequent stability and tranquility within Ensberg was destined to be impossible to achieve.
"Then, that's it, father. Because I just came back, I feel a little tired and want to take a rest first." After explaining everything that should be discussed, Moriarty planned to say goodbye and leave the study.
"Okay, think about it again. At least, out of courtesy, you should pay a visit to Lord Rosser's manor." The Baron nodded.
"I will."
"Want to meet your brother?" Finally, Baron Ensberg asked.
"Haha, just wait a few days. We'll see you eventually." After saying that, Moriarty bowed deeply, turned around and left the study, closing the door tightly again in the Baron's eyes.
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Thanks to the book friends "Fujitianjun", "Laughing Heroes" and "Shepherd for Life" for their rewards.
Everyone, have a good rest on the weekend.
By the way, I would like to vote for a certain elephant, thank you!
