Volume 1, The Wizard's World Chapter 59, Conversation
On the way to the study, Earl Hyde walked in front, followed by the two brothers and sisters.
Ian recalled the count's careless kick just now, and immediately felt that knights were much more powerful than wizards. He wondered whether he was older now or whether his childhood foundation was still there. He might as well find an opportunity to ask the count for the fighting spirit method and practice dual cultivation.
In this way, you don't have to worry about personal safety all the time. Furthermore, if you achieve a little success in the future, you may be able to become a count.
The earl had always hoped that the original owner would become a powerful knight so that he could inherit the family title. If he told him, the earl would definitely be very happy.
"You said you have something to tell me?" The three of them entered Earl Hyde's study, and the Earl interrupted his fantasy.
But Ian just made an excuse to cooperate with Fa En, so there was nothing wrong with it. But now that the earl asked, he simply got off the horse and said: "There is nothing special, I just want to ask if it is still too late to practice fighting spirit.
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I thought that the earl would be happy to answer in the affirmative, but to Ian's surprise, the other party was confused and frowned: "Why do you ask this suddenly? Didn't you go to the monastery because you didn't want to practice fighting spirit?"
Ian shrugged and didn't know what reason to explain. Could it be said that it was because he was stupid and didn't realize the power of the knight before? This kind of violation of the original owner's personality setting definitely cannot be said, so he had to find another reason.
Said: "I didn't know about wizards before, and thought they were all like the Inquisition. After becoming an awakener a year ago, I discovered that wizards in the initial stage lacked the ability to defend themselves, and magic spells and talents were difficult to obtain for a while, so I wanted to find another way.
Increase the force value... I hate this feeling of powerlessness."
The wizards who can enter the Judicial Inquisition are basically awakened ones who are proficient in at least three magic spells. Their entry examination is a battle, and their strength can naturally stand the test. In a county like Laicheng, the requirements are
It was much higher, and coupled with his aristocratic status, no one who came into contact with the original owner was less powerful than a gifted person, which naturally raised his expectations for wizards.
The original owner didn't expect the Awakened One to be so weak.
The Earl listened to his son's words and did not make any comments that looked down on the wizard. He just exposed the lies in Ian's words: "The awakened are indeed fragile, but ignorance is not the reason why you left Lai City to go to the monastery.
You are just rebelling!"
The Earl looked at Ian quietly and found that he was not panicked. Although his eyes were a little embarrassed, they quickly disappeared. This also made him understand that his son had grown up after all, and the eighteen-year-old boy was already a man who could talk to him as an equal.
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(It feels really unpleasant to take the blame!)
Ian was secretly angry, but didn't show any signs of it.
"But now that you have spoken, as a father, I will not sit idly by. When I turn around, Faen will give you something. They are the magic spells and magic stones that I have accidentally obtained over the years. They should be able to help you... I originally planned to send someone there.
Yes, but since you are back, there is no need." The Earl looked at Ian calmly, feeling a little relieved. Growing up, they rarely had such opportunities to talk calmly. Unexpectedly, after going out, Ian's
Could the transformation be so great? Was it because the wizard's wisdom had grown him?
"As for what you said about fighting spirit, I don't want you to continue learning. The way of a wizard is much more profound and broad. Since you have the chance to awaken, you shouldn't waste time on fighting spirit. Greed is not a good thing. As for what you said
Problem, this is a stage that every awakened person must go through, and I think the monastery will naturally have a solution."
Since the Earl said so, there was no need for Ian to insist. He nodded and said, "I understand."
"Ah, one more thing!"
The two talked for a long time, mostly about information about Hyderian, and the changes in the family territory. He was the one talking about the former, but when it came to the latter, he became a listener.
The earl talked about the increasing number of refugees in the territory, the decreasing land income, public security, poverty and small-scale epidemics. Piles of bad news came one after another from there, which made him very upset. Of course, the family's financial deficit
He would not tell Ian, but the income of the nobles was linked to their territory, which Ian could naturally guess.
But he was not engaged in economics, and there was nothing he could do about it. He specialized in technology. Ian quickly thought of Willie Catherine and realized that factories in this era happened to be labor-intensive enterprises, so he decided to work in Appleton.
He briefly talked about the matter, hinting that the earl could take action in this regard to solve the refugee problem.
Finally, he remembered the most important thing: "Can you reduce the intensity of Enya's training? She is not a boy and cannot bear such pressure. She is still young. It is good to go step by step at this time."
Enya was only eight years old, and he did not want to see the little girl suffer this kind of pain.
But the earl considers more, family, title, and position. Such a responsibility cannot be given up simply because it cannot be endured.
His gentle face suddenly became angular, and he said without emotion: "I only have two of you children, and the family inheritance must be one of you. Since you gave up this responsibility, it should be Enya.
Age is no excuse for escaping responsibility...rebellion is even less of a reason."
That look, that tone, seems to say what qualifications you have to make demands. There is anger deep in the indifference, and the anger comes from disappointment.
The original light in Enya's eyes disappeared in an instant. Even though her face was expressionless from beginning to end, no one could not feel her loss.
Ian knew that he had messed up, and it was something he could do nothing about. If he was a powerful wizard, would the count change his attitude?
The answer is self-evident!
Ian hated this feeling.
Only at this moment did he understand that desire is the source of power!
He wants to become strong, strong enough to be feared, strong enough to do whatever he wants.
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This conversation was not considered an unhappy one, because Ian found that he had no right to be angry. If the original owner had not escaped, none of this would have happened. But since he inherited the identity of the original owner, he should inherit everything.
After leaving the study, Ian took Enya's hand. His little hand was cold, so he held it with his own hand, trying to transfer some heat.
The little girl was still wearing armor, and she was a little uneasy about it. She tried to take her hand out, but found her brother staring at her, so she looked at him expressionlessly.
Because she firmly remembers her father's teachings: The eyes are the windows to the soul, and all the flaws of the enemy can be found in the eyes, so don't be afraid to look into the eyes of others.
Although she didn't know why her brother was looking at her, she was not afraid of him.
"Enya!" Ian called softly.
Enya blinked to show that she was listening.
Ian smiled bitterly, let go and touched her head, then looked away and led her away.
(sorry!)
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After sending Enya back to the room, he remembered the earl's instructions, so he went downstairs to find Fawn.
Before entering the door, he heard what Fan was saying to the servants in annoyance. After listening carefully, he found out that it was about repairing the wall. They were worried about where to raise funds to repair the wall.
Ian was greatly surprised by this, so he walked in and asked: "Isn't the income from the territory and the salary of the city lord enough to cover the expenses?" It's not that he suspected that Fa En or others were stealing. This old man had never served the Hyde family for three generations.
Something had gone terribly wrong. His loyalty had been proven over the years. He was just curious about where the money had been spent.
Seeing that the person coming was Ian, Fa En hurriedly dismissed the servants and said in panic: "Why are you down here? Just call me if you need anything."
Ian waved his hand and ignored him: "You should answer my question first!"
Fann then nodded and explained, his tone full of helplessness: "It is indeed not enough. The master has not gone back to take care of the territory in recent years. There have been many problems there, and the income is not as good as before. Although the salary of the city lord is high, it is all
It should be used to maintain the master's fighting spirit training and cannot be misappropriated. Moreover, in recent years, the master has spent a lot of savings to collect related resources for the young master's learning of wizards, resulting in serious difficulties in making ends meet."
(This old guy!) Ian didn't know what to think.
How could he not know the value of wizard resources? It would be even more expensive to buy them with worldly wealth. The expenditures of powerful lords can only be described as massive. Even with two large incomes, they often cannot make ends meet.
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No wonder a dignified earl can't even build a wall now.
Seeing Ian's thoughtful expression, Fan thought he was worried about this, so he quickly said: "Young Master, don't worry about this. We just don't have cash for the time being. I will find a way and I won't lose the family's face."
The method that Fawn said, Ian knows without even thinking about it, is nothing more than borrowing money. But borrowing money also has to be repaid, and those who lend money also have different backgrounds, and the interest will not be calculated less just because you are a city lord or a noble.
He was not willing to suffer this loss.
Ian thought for a while and asked, "About how much is needed?"
Fa En saw that his young master was persistent, so he reluctantly told a number.
Ian raised his eyebrows and thought to himself, just think of it as money for the old guy's materials, so he took out the check from the Roland Family Bank from his arms and handed it over: "There are five hundred pounds here, take it first."
Faen was shocked when he saw this. He didn't understand where his young master got so much money. Five hundred pounds was not a small amount. It was more than one-eighth of the annual income of their territory. This amount of money was enough to build ten walls.
More than enough.
Could this be the wizard's magic? He stumbled and asked, "Master, how come you have so much money?"
Ian smiled and did not explain in detail: "You will know what you earned from doing business in Appleton before."
Fan thought about what kind of business could earn so much, but he held himself back from asking. He just said: "There is no need for so much, fifty pounds is enough."
"You use the rest to subsidize expenses, that's it." Ian waved his hand to stop the other party from trying to persuade him, "By the way, where are the wizard resources you just mentioned, bring them to me."
This was what the earl had ordered him to do early in the morning. Naturally, Faen would not stop him and immediately took him to the secret vault.