Imperial Crown

In the living room, Raven looked at Montreal sitting opposite, feeling quite confused.

The dignified earl came to Eagle Castle from Hovey City in an ordinary carriage with only one servant. What on earth was he trying to accomplish?

In silence, Old Gordon personally served Angel Tears and poured a glass for Montreal.

Even after being made a knight, Old Gordon still strictly adhered to his duties.

The Count of Montreal twirled the goblet, shook it gently, took a sip first, and then put it to his lips to taste it with great style.

"Tears of Angels truly deserves its reputation!" Montreal exclaimed, "Being able to drink such fine wine makes my half-month journey worth it. Even if it takes another month, it's worth it."

Raven said humbly: "Your Majesty, you are so grateful. Hovi City is the pearl of the Nord province, and the Fox family holds this pearl in their hands. I am afraid that the tears of the little angel will not be able to reach your eyes."

"Hey! Baron Raven's words are too modest." Montreal said with a smile: "I was not present at the press conference the year before last year, but Gul'dan experienced it, and he praised me full of praise after he came back."

"He relayed something Mrs. Denise said, and when I heard it, I thought it was really great!"

"At that time, Mrs. Denise said that the surrounding provinces and countries all have their own famous wines, but our province of Nord can't stand up, and Angel's Tears is the representative of the wine of our province of Nord!"

"What is this? This is the heart energy, this is the courage!"

"It is precisely because of his courage that Baron Raven was able to make the territory so prosperous in just two years!"

Montreal is indeed a long-established aristocrat, and the topic changed really quickly. The more he praised it, the more cautious Raven became: "It's just young people messing around."

"It's good to be young." Montreal sighed: "Actually, this is exactly what I want to say. Not only is this Angel's Tears a fine wine that can represent our province of Nord, but you, Baron Raven, can also represent the nobles of our province of Nord. !”

If you don't say that he is a long-established aristocrat, this sentence is painful to Lei Wen's ears, but he can actually say it without changing his face.

"Baron Raven, the way I look at you really makes me envious."

"It's a great time and a bright future. The Griffith family is destined to rise under your leadership; but on the other hand, our Fox family...sigh..."

Raven secretly sighed in her heart.

You've only drunk half a glass of Angel's Tears and you're already drunk?

He shook his head and said: "Your Majesty the Earl said this, it really makes me feel ashamed."

"Who doesn't know that the Fox family has been inherited for hundreds of years and has a deep foundation; you yourself are a rare fifth-level strong man, let alone Mr. Guldan, the eldest son of your family, with impeccable appearance and generous and thoughtful conduct, which is enough to Pass on the family legacy.”

"I am a little baron. Even if I break the riding whip, I may not be able to catch up with your family!"

Raven's purpose in saying these words is very simple - he doesn't know what Montreal wants, but there is no good thing in the world that comes to his door. If Montreal praises him, he will praise Montreal, and he will stand out and do Tai Chi to make the other party unable to speak.

But even if Raven doesn't follow what he says, Montreal, who is prepared, can still find an entry point: "Baron Raven, you should know that I have a daughter."

"Miss Nancy, 'Fire Rose'." Raven praised highly: "Miss Nancy is not only extremely talented as a magician, she is also well-educated, gentle and gentle. She can be called a model of ladies in Nord province. The Eagle Leader has been a guest for a long time, of course I know.”

"This time I did not come in vain." Montreal clapped his hands: "Actually, Nancy is also full of praise for you. Since you two appreciate each other so much, how about making it better and getting married?"

Raven's hand froze slightly.

No, your daughter can’t get married? I'm just complimenting you to show my face, why do you take it seriously?

But these words couldn't be said, so Raven quickly said: "This... I'm afraid I'm not worthy of Miss Nancy."

"No, you are much better than her." Montreal said: "In terms of talent, you will be promoted to the second level in one year after becoming a magician; in terms of life, you can grab a piece of fat from the Slater family without suffering any consequences. People are disgusted; when it comes to reputation, haha... Even if I, as a father, want to defend my shortcomings, I can't say it out loud."

"After much thought, it is most reliable to entrust her to you."

If it were two years ago, when Raven had not yet obtained the Snow Maple collar, marrying Nancy would give Raven a strong partner, and he would definitely not refuse.

But now the situation is completely different. He already has the strength of a viscount. What he lacks is just a reputation. The Fox family can't give him more.

As if reading Raven's thoughts, Montreal's voice lowered and suddenly said: "Baron Raven, I am sixty-one years old this year."

“I’m getting older and I’m starting to be afraid of death.”

His face became sad, he stared at the wine glass in his hand, and his voice was bitter: "In the past two years, I have often thought about what it will be like after I die."

"I can't let go... I really can't let go!"

"I have three children."

"You have already met the eldest son Gul'dan. In fact, both you and I know that he is not as good as he seems. He is now thirty-four years old, but he has just entered the third level. He is not very good in military strategy and government affairs."

"The second son, Sangqi, is only four years younger than his brother. He is still at the second level. He is addicted to wine, sex and art all day long. He is not the material to support the family."

"What worries me most is Nancy. She is arrogant and has high standards. If she can't find someone who suits her heart, I'm afraid she will live a chaotic life."

These words are so sincere that people can't find any flaws. Raven seems to be touched and sighs: "Lord Earl..."

"Listen to me." Montreal raised his hand to interrupt Raven: "Baron Raven, I came to you today not only to entrust Nancy to you, but also to hand over the entire Fox family to you. You!"

"My two sons are not good at governing the territory. If I really hand over the territory to them, I'm afraid the Fox family will never recover."

"But you are different. I have seen the prosperity of the Eagle Territory. You are capable of governing the territory well."

Speaking of this, Montreal's eyes were a little red: "If you marry Nancy, then we will become a family, your children will also have the qualifications to inherit the title, and my bloodline will not be cut off."

"If I can hold on until then, I will make your son the heir, and then you will be able to take over everything in the Fox family legitimately."

Even Raven was a little moved by this condition.

Seeing Montreal speaking frankly, Raven also said bluntly: "Mr. Earl, do you think the young master of your family will allow all this to happen? And even if there really comes such a day, aren't you afraid that I will take action against the two young masters?"

"No, you are not that kind of person." Montreal said firmly: "You can let your brother Weisdong, who is not related to you by blood, live well, let alone a brother by marriage?"

Raven was silent for a while.

Montreal continued: "I know this sounds unbelievable, but if one day you reach my age, you will know how much a father and a lord can sacrifice in order to let his children live well and to let the family continue."

Raven finally understood Montreal's purpose.

The governor of the Nord Province and the earl of the Empire came to Eagle Castle quietly without releasing any news in advance, which showed that he did not want to use his power to pressure others. This sincerity and face can be said to be given to him in full, just to shut him up.

If he refused on the spot, it would be tantamount to tearing his face with the Fox family.

So he could only smile bitterly: "I understand the Earl's intentions, and I also believe in your sincerity, but... it's a matter of great importance, I really dare not rashly agree."

"This is what I admire about you, child." Montreal smiled: "If you agree immediately today, I won't say these words."

"You can think and weigh them slowly."

"However, no later than the end of this year - Nancy's youth can't wait."

With that, Montreal stood up and was about to leave.

Raven stood up and tried to keep him: "Earl, since you have come to Eagle Castle, stay for a while longer."

"No, everything will leave traces. If you stay too long, rumors will spread and you will be under too much pressure." Montreal shook his head and said: "No need to see you off, I'm waiting for your answer."

Montreal left.

Raven sat back in his seat, looking at the goblet with a little wine left in it, and a sneer appeared on his lips: "This old fox!"

"Does the Baron think he is untrustworthy?" Old Gordon asked.

Raven did not answer, but asked: "Will you find a strong and ambitious husband for Fiona for the so-called future?"

Old Gordon suddenly realized: "...No!"

Yes, he would not do that, not to mention that Montreal has two sons.

"Then why did he do that?"

Raven shook his head and chuckled: "Foxes can also be hunters."

Old Gordon raised his eyebrows: "But he doesn't know that he is going to hunt an eagle!"

At the same time, Montreal in the carriage slowly lowered the curtain of the carriage with a smile of success on his face.

Indeed, he is 61 years old, but he is healthy and far from the time to explain his affairs.

The reason why Montreal did this is actually because he was attracted by Raven's current territory.

The Snow Maple Territory itself is not small in size, and the Eagle Territory is developing in full swing. If it is split, it can be divided into two viscount territories.

And marrying Nancy to Raven is the most core move.

Of course, Raven and Nancy's son is qualified to inherit the Fox family title, but at the same time, the Fox family is also qualified to inherit the Griffith family title!

The difference is that their two children have too low inheritance order, while Montreal has a grandson.

Montreal knows his daughter's character, and knows that she will obey him if she craves his love.

When the two have children, Montreal can use this point to get rid of Nancy and Raven with a small trick common among the nobles.

When the child inherits the title, the first heir will become his closest blood relative in the world-Montreal himself!

And children are always easy to die.

In that case, Raven's title will become Montreal's title, and the Griffith family's territory will become the Fox family's territory.

Montreal knew that Raven was not stupid. He could sense that he had other intentions, but he would definitely not think of this.

Greed is the original sin that can never be restrained.

The smarter and more ambitious Raven is, the more likely he will take the initiative to jump into the trap he set.

Montreal is very confident.

In fact, Montreal guessed right. No matter what, Raven is still a human being, and he can't imagine that Montreal would play this way.

He can only think that Montreal saw that the Griffith family inherited the blood curse from generation to generation and could not live beyond the age of 40. After his death, he would use Nancy to remotely control the Griffith family, making Griffith a complete vassal and puppet of the Fox family.

And Raven was indeed tempted.

After all, no viscount can resist the temptation of becoming an earl.

On the other hand, he doesn't hate Nancy.

Unfortunately, this time Raven does not intend to join the game. He is ready to write a letter before the end of the year to directly reject this proposal.

When he made this decision, the gift Lux gave him was playing in his hands.

After a while, Raven put away the gift and walked back to the bedroom.

Having third-level magic power without the corresponding magic is useless. Raven did not buy third-level magic because he did not want to make the people of the Mage Association suspicious.

But this does not mean that he has no way.

In his mind, Raven took the initiative to communicate: "Margaret, third-level necromancy, how much do you know in the memory you inherited?"

"Five kinds, namely 'false life', 'touch of plague', 'bone virgin', 'death plague' and 'withering curse'."

"Teach me all."

"Yes, master!"

So for a period of time afterwards, in addition to meditating and strengthening himself with magic cores, Raven practiced third-level necromancy.

Of course, handing over more gold coins is inevitable. He ordered 200 second-level magic cores, which is more than 12,000 gold coins.

Although the first-level magic core is the highest in terms of cost performance, at least the second-level magic core is required to pursue efficiency.

If it weren't for the fact that the third-level magic cores cost hundreds of dollars, Raven would only be able to buy hundreds of them after spending all his money, and he would use the third-level.

The long-term and large-scale purchase of magic cores did not attract the attention of the Mage Association. After all, they knew that Raven had been practicing enchantment recently, and enchantment itself consumes a lot of magic cores.

At the same time, as time went by, the news that Raven was canonized as a knight gradually spread, which itself did not attract too many people's attention - it was normal for a baron to be canonized as a knight.

But when the news reached Mon'en City, some people couldn't sit still.

"How could I not be there, how could it be possible!?" Weisdong grabbed the collar of his caravan servant: "Are you sure you didn't remember it wrong!?"

The servant was thin to begin with, and was shaken so hard that he was dizzy: "Really not, Master Weisdong, how dare I lie to you!"

"Damn it!" Weisdong pushed him aside violently, his facial features twisted together.

He really couldn't figure it out, how could he not be a knight? Didn't the letter reach my brother last time? !

He had already boasted, and he even prepared the formal dress secretly, and even selected the squires, waiting for the knight's status to arrive, and then take people out for adventure.

What should I do now?

When he thought of the scene of being questioned by those followers, Weisdong's face was hot. After thinking about it, he stamped his feet hard and jumped on the carriage: "Let's go!"

The coachman asked: "Are you going to find Lord Manson again, but he has warned you several times?"

"Lord, he is just our family slave!" Weisdong was furious: "Stop talking nonsense, go to the Chamber of Commerce headquarters!!"

He himself is not important enough, but mother is always important enough!

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