Chapter 189 188. Capet Holiday·Humanity and Sophistication
Major Fraser completed the work handover at the Pioneer Fortress with another intelligence officer who came to take over, and then left his barracks with a relaxed look on his face, carrying the luggage he had packed more than ten days ago.
Starting today, he will enjoy his first vacation after the war.
Although the originally promised three-month vacation turned into two months, the major had no complaints about it. It was an honor to perform his duties in the context of the impending black disaster, not to mention that as his majesty's eyes and ears and the Capet family,
As the successor, he has to do something to prove that his success does not depend on his noble birth.
But even Major Fraser, who has such a positive outlook, has to admit that a large part of the reason why his military career has been so smooth comes from his surname.
The Capet family was a famous family in Anjou during the Kingdom of Zealand!
Relying on the accurate bet made by Fraser's grandfather in middle age, he became a pivotal force in the royal party. When the reform of the Kingdom of Zealand began, they built factories in the country, and his father got on the carriage of King Louis.
, monopolized the supply of logistical supplies to the Guards for a certain period of time.
After the establishment of the Plantagenet Kingdom, King Louis' generous rewards made the already powerful Capet family become the "pillar of the country".
With ancient inheritance, enlightened education methods and a steady inflow of money, Major Fraser was born into such a family background.
The joke between fate and the Capet family is that he is the only boy among the children of his generation, whether it is the main line or an important branch. Such a "lone child" made him undoubtedly a child since he was a baby.
Considered the heir to the family.
The wealthy and noble life once overwhelmed Fraser.
This is not Versailles.
If you knew anything about Major's schedule when he was eight years old, you'd know that the pressure was literal.
There is no free choice for him from a family like his. No one in the Cape family will allow a weak waste to take over the family. What they want most at this time is to make further progress, so even if
Even the most accomplished people cannot satisfy them.
From the moment of his birth, Major Frazier had to be a man far above his peers.
excellent?
That is just the obligation he should fulfill as the heir of the Capet family, and does not deserve any praise.
Under such circumstances, the major has only felt free during two periods in his thirty-year-old life. The first was the two years when he was admitted to the Université Chardeau Craftsman at the age of 17.
The second is his military experience that follows his student career.
While everyone else was complaining about General Loren's strict military discipline, only Major Fraser was enjoying this "loose and free" good life. However, there were always things he had to face.
The major's return journey was completely different from that of the other officers who were on leave with him. He did not need to take a carriage to the steam railway station that was being built to extend to East Prussia, nor did he need to go back home on horseback with others. He only had to carry
The luggage went from the barracks to the communication station of the pioneer fortress.
Less than 2,500 steps away, three high-level psychic masters in the family who are responsible for pick-up and drop-off matters are already waiting there.
They would use a relatively safe large-scale teleportation technique to send the major directly back to the manor near the family headquarters. The ability to deploy such an array fully demonstrated that his father wanted to see his son urgently.
Perhaps there are still some important matters that need to be entrusted to Fraser.
This once again made the major, who had no expression on his face when facing the vampire, feel the pressure again.
In his opinion, dealing with his father and elders is much more difficult than dealing with Marshal Loren. This is normal. Politicians have always been much more difficult to deal with than soldiers.
"Master, if you are ready, we will start the teleportation immediately. You don't have to worry about the teleportation being out of control. In addition to me, there are three colleagues who are proficient in teleportation in the family manor to maintain the ceremony. Even if something goes wrong, they will
Bring you back from the star realm as soon as possible.
Of course, you still need to wear this evil protection amulet to ensure your absolute safety."
A plump and gracefully dressed female psionicist wearing the ceremonial uniform of the Cape family handed a sparkling, rather impressive-looking amulet to the major and whispered something.
Major Frazier took it and put it on his body, and nodded to the radiant lady with a smile.
He knew that this lady was one of his father's lovers and his most trusted subordinate. She graduated from the Manipulation School of the Ring Tower with extremely high grades when she was young. She had the opportunity to enter the National Psychic Organization, but was rejected.
My father spent a lot of money to recruit.
To put it bluntly, this woman's body and soul belong to her father, and her father bought it with a clear price tag, but for the woman in front of her, this is not a humiliation.
She is really expensive!
She is proud of it.
"I can leave at any time, Lady Lena."
The major replied in a gentle tone.
But just as the three psionic masters were casting spells, the major's psionic orb suddenly vibrated, which made the major lower his head in surprise. After seeing the unique marked psionic symbol, his expression changed slightly.
"Wait a moment, I have an important communication to reply to."
He placed his luggage on the sofa at the communication station, then walked out of the ceremony hall slowly and found a hidden location to connect to the communication. The next moment, the voice of the vampire lord Murphy sounded from it.
"Hello, young master of the Capetian family and brave Major Fraser."
Murphy's voice was somewhat distorted and there was interference noise.
This is a normal situation without a communication enhancement matrix. At such a long distance, even with the blessing of the communication enhancement accessory of the calculation orb, it is a matter of luck to complete the conversation.
"Hello, Lord Murphy."
Major Fraser asked decently:
"What do you want from me? You got this private communication frequency band from Miss Miriam, right? Please tell my junior sister! I am very dissatisfied with her privately leaking my personal contact information.
Happy!
This is so disgraceful."
"Miriam is just loyal to her duties. Don't have any bad opinion of her because of this. After all, this conversation is not a private matter that wastes time, but official business."
Murphy explained casually, and then got down to business:
"I have just completed an unpleasant meeting with Marshal Loren, but it has yielded results, but one of the things is related to you, to be precise, it is related to your family. Do you remember
Was it the Battle of Xiko City that the Pioneer Legion destroyed two years ago?”
"Of course I remember, I personally participated in that battle as a frontline commander."
Major Fraser whispered:
"The shadow left by the brave and fearless Xiko Hussar is still on me in the middle of the night. However, in that battle we successfully captured the Prime Minister of the Confederation of Persia and his entire governing body. After that battle, the Confederation of Persia
It entered a chaotic state of fighting each other.
That battle was a turning point in the second half of the Ten Years' War.
But I guess you're not here to talk history with me, let alone spend your precious time condemning us for using psionic plague weapons in the name of victory.
Please speak up, Lord Murphy.
Tell me what you need."
"The city of Xico is not only the capital of the Confederation of Bosia, but also the industrial center of Transia and the Saxon region. After you defeated that city, you dismantled and moved all the production lines in it.
From a military point of view, I can understand the necessity of this behavior, but now that Transia has reached an agreement with the Plantagenet Kingdom on preparations for the Black Disaster War, then I need you to return those stolen production lines to help Transia.
Lancia will restore its basic weapon manufacturing and repair capabilities as soon as possible."
Murphy said in a deep voice:
"Marshal Loren told me that the production lines in Xiko City have fallen into the hands of the Capet family. The only person I, a borderline vampire, know who has some connection with the Capet family is you, so I want to ask you to help me.
Let's get those production lines back!
The sooner the better.
An outstanding soldier like you who is familiar with history should know the significance of those things in resisting the Black Disaster. If Transia falls, then the Anjou region where your family is located will not be safe.
Helping us means helping you."
"Um?"
Major Frazier raised his eyebrows.
Later, he said:
"I have never been involved in the family's business activities. Maybe I can help, but I want to ask one thing clearly in advance, that is, what is Transia willing to pay to get back the trophies that already have new owners?
Before you answer this question, I ask you to think carefully.
Please.
Please don't use money to humiliate my family."
"Well, this is the key point I want to tell you."
Murphy's tone became a little casual and he said:
"Of course I am not naive enough to think that you will donate it for free. How can the capitalists be so kind? I can allow the Cape family to build factories derived from those production lines in any area of Transia.
You choose the address, and we are responsible for planning the land, manpower, operation and construction. The Cape family can appoint a financial officer to monitor this process.
60% of the profits from these factories in the first three years will belong to you, and after three years they will be taken over by the Viceroyalty of Transia."
"With all due respect, Your Excellency, we cannot accept this condition."
Although the major was not a businessman, he had worked as an intelligence officer for ten years and immediately sensed the harshness of Murphy's conditions. He shook his head and said:
"My father would even think you were making a joke that wasn't funny."
"Don't worry, young man, I haven't finished speaking yet."
Murphy laughed, and then said in a more serious tone:
"From the day the factory was put into operation, you have monopolized 40% of the logistics supplies for the Black Disaster War in the entire Transian region. Until the Black Disaster is completely over, we will not look for other merchants and will only purchase goods from you.
I learned about the fortune history of the Capet family from Professor Malcolm, and also heard from Tris about your grandfather's embarrassment when he was running a woolen business in the Cato area when he was young.
He did Tris a small favor, so Tris told him about an ancient treasure buried in the Anjou region. Your grandfather found it and used the money to monopolize the woolen and textile business in the Cato region.
The turning point of the Capet family, which was already in decline, came from this. Today, several textile factories there are also important industries of the Capet family.
Of course, I'm not asking you to repay this favor.
I just want to say that monopoly is the secret that your grandfather’s generation can use to make the Capet family prosperous. I once said to another distinguished person that war is always the most profitable business, and the Capet family is this
Absolute leader in the field.
If you can't understand this, then"
"No, I can totally understand what you mean, and I can understand how huge the benefits are."
Major Frazier's mind started racing, and then he said:
"But if you want my father to be tempted, then you may have to shed a little more blood. After all, you don't deny that Transia is at risk of destruction in the Black Disaster War. You need to buy an extra copy for this risk."
Insurance'.
For example, using taxes as collateral”
"Have you considered coming to my place to become a vampire? Major Fraser, you are really suitable for our profession. I even think that our physical methods of breaking bones and sucking marrow are better than those of you, a wealthy capitalist with a rich heritage."
It seems too affectionate and tender.”
Murphy replied very unhappily.
He said:
“30% reduction in various taxes for the first three years!”
"50%!"
The major called for a fixed price, and there was a sound of knocking on the table, which made him smile. He knew that Lord Murphy would eventually agree.
"I will give you 60% tax exemption in the first year, and 30% in the next two years."
Murphy said in a deep voice after a few seconds:
"But the factory I want must start construction within a month and a half! Neither of us has that much time to waste, Major, you and I both know this. No matter how much you make, you have to spend it with your life!"
"Then I will convey your terms to my father and do my best to convince him."
The major replied politely, and then said to Murphy:
"Now please transfer the communication to my junior sister Miriam. I have something personal to say to her."
In the office of the Blood Eagle Corridor, Murphy glanced at the somewhat uneasy Scarlet Archon with surprise, and then turned the communication frequency band over.
Miriam returned to the office several minutes later with a look of shame on her face.
It was obvious that Major Fraser gave her a severe lesson as a senior because she casually disclosed her personal contact information. He gave Miriam his contact information out of trust and the name of a friend.
, a person of his status attaches great importance to personal privacy.
"I want to remind you, Miriam."
Murphy opened a bottle of champagne with a bang to celebrate the conclusion of the basic understanding agreement between him and the Plantagenet Kingdom. While pouring wine for several important members who would come to the office to celebrate later, the vampire was secretly thinking about himself.
Scarlet Archon said:
"You have to be careful about these rich kids. They are the best at deceiving girls, especially a young and innocent cutie like you. If you are not careful, they will eat you to the bone. I don't want to see what happens in a few months."
, you came to me crying with your big belly in your arms and told me about your experience of being deceived by a scumbag.
You'd better not do that, because I will laugh at you hard.
But now that you're a baroness, why don't you choose a surname for yourself?"
"Yes, I am already a baroness, what other surname do I need?"
Miriam rolled her eyes, touched the seal ring on her finger, and said:
"They all call me Miriam Moreland now, and I think that's fine."
"But your name is not only used to mark your identity, but also to commemorate your family and clan. Don't you admire your mother the most?"
Murphy poured a glass of wine for his right-hand man, and he persuaded:
"Add her name in, it will sound better."
Miriam was silent for a few seconds, then nodded.
She raised her glass.
She raised her glass to the vampire lord in front of her who had gone from disgust and fear to trust and following, and she said:
"Then from today on, my name will be Miriam Cynthia Moreland."
"Well, what a day to remember!"
Murphy also toasted to celebrate.
The moment the two people's wine glasses collided, the office door opened. Cuisi, who smelled the good wine and ran over, put her hands on her hips and scolded:
"Okay you two! You secretly drink wine behind my back and don't call me, right? You two just wait for me! Watch for a while and I'll curse you with terrible psychic spells."
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"Father, I'm back!"
Although the impression of his father in his heart always remained at the level of the "psychological shadow" of his childhood, when he returned to the family manor after several years of war and saw his father personally coming to the door to greet him, Major Fraser
Still with red eyes, he stepped forward and hugged his father, who had already grown gray hair.
Don’t think that coming to the gate of the manor is just a ceremonial welcome. The Capet family manor is so large that it accommodates a mountain as an observation deck. It takes nearly thirty years to go from the main house to the gate, even on horseback.
minute.
Considering the current age of Count Lyon and his physical condition, this is really an incredible display of family affection.
After the death of the father and son, the manor has been called "Scanderbeg City" in the outside world.
"Scanderbeg" is the name of Major Fraser's grandfather, and he is also the first owner of this manor. He is the best head of the Cape family in history. Fraser's father, the Earl of Lyon, and the Major himself are both
A person who is regarded as an idol and strives to pursue his achievements.
Oh, by the way, the valley in the center of this manor is where the ancient treasure Tris told Skanderbeg was buried.
"The daughter of the Sivir family has been waiting for you at the manor for two days. The girl named 'Peach' is very good in all aspects. Maybe you should have the first dance with her at the celebration banquet tonight."
The Earl of Lyon leaned on his cane and walked to the carriage accompanied by his son. He whispered.
The major made no objection.
He knew there was no point in refuting it.
In this manor, anything my father says without a question mark is an order.
No matter how gentle his tone is.
As for the Sivir family, they are among the top three noble families in the Anjou province. They are famous for producing loyal and powerful shock knights. Of course, this ranking must separate out the giant Capet family.
"I will do as you wish, father, but there is one thing I need to communicate with you."
When boarding the carriage and heading to the main house, the major put his luggage at his feet and told his father, who was looking at him, the agreement he had just made with Lord Murphy.
Earl Lyon did not interrupt. It was not until his son finished speaking that he smiled happily.
explain:
"My son has grown up, knows how to fight for the interests of the family, and has lofty ambitions and vision. Your grandfather's vision is excellent. In his last years, he always said that you would do something more powerful than him.
cause.
I believe it now.
After all, I didn’t have the determination and courage you had when I was thirty.
But my son, you believe that Transia has potential, and now that it is facing a black disaster, instead of making a successful business, it is better to do a favor to the ascendant vampire lord. Since it is a favor, it is better to be more generous.
Some.
Favors are not a good thing if the other party has a grudge. There is no need for tax relief. We don't lack that kind of money, but Transia does.
Well, let your fiancée be responsible for this matter."
"Um?"
The major's eyes widened in surprise and he said:
"But Miss Pinkie is a daughter of a noble family, how could she do that?"
"In addition to being an elegant-spoken daughter, she is also the third runner-up in the Sivir family's martial arts competition. She is also a graduate of the history department of the Chardoux Artisan University like you. She is now in charge of part of the Sivir family's external business.
You are my son, Fraser, although our father-son relationship has been relatively stiff since you were a child, how could I not know your preferences?"
Count Lyon smiled mysteriously and said:
"Rather than swallowing boring sheep, my son hopes to conquer his own lioness. Getting along with Miss Pinkie Pie will not make you bored, son. I just hope that you have prepared your animal taming whip."
