Come to another world and become a lord

After hearing Henry's words, Karl almost spit out his wine:

"Isn't this a bit too sudden?"

But I heard Henry say to himself:

"You know, I am my only daughter. When I die, she will inherit my title and territory."

He paused here, looked around, looked at Karl again, and spoke again:

"If you marry her, you and your wife will jointly control the two territories of Reikland and Greven Valley in the future. This will be very beneficial to you."

At this moment, the effect of the alcohol completely wore off, and Carl suddenly felt his mind become extremely clear. He let out a long breath and then said:

"So, this is your idea for reconciliation between me and Morton?"

Hearing what Karl said, Henry was stunned for a moment, and then laughed easily:

"Humph~ I really can't hide anything from you~ Yes, that's right. Our Grete family has sworn since we were founded that we will be loyal to the Morgan family for generations."

"Molton Morgan..." Carl silently recited the name.

Henry continued:

"And in the future, your children will inherit the two pieces of land as well as the ancient oath of the Grete family."

"Become a vassal of the Morgan family." Carl added.

"That's right." Henry smiled and took another sip of vodka.

That's right, this is Henry's plan. As long as he marries Selena, according to the principle of inheritance by oath, his children will automatically become vassals of the Morgan family while inheriting the territory. If this is the case, then Morton has no need to target him anymore, because he only needs to wait patiently, and Rickburg will automatically be included in his earldom in one generation. Of course, the earl at that time may not be him, but his children.

"The point is, this is also a good thing for you. It eliminates the threat from the Earl and expands the territory at the same time. It is a win-win situation for both you and Lord Morton."

Indeed, this is the best solution. Henry's move is an open one, without any conspiracy or trickery, but it is the most effective. However, as a modern man, Karl is somewhat uncomfortable with such a political marriage.

"The point is, is Miss Selina willing?"

He really didn't want a young girl to sacrifice herself and marry someone she didn't love just because of political needs.

"Hmph, then you can rest assured~ Didn't you see the way she looked at you when you gave her the perfume? Although I don't want to admit it, I know my daughter too well. She has a crush on you."

Henry seemed a little dissatisfied when he spoke, but Carl unconsciously showed a smug look after hearing this, but this change in his expression naturally did not escape the old knight's eyes.

Then Henry said unhappily:

"Okay, don't push your luck. Consider the feelings of an old father whose precious daughter is about to marry a jerk."

"So I'm a bad boy?" Carl asked jokingly.

This question made Henry laugh again:

"Well, at least you are much better than those other little aristocratic bastards who don't know the details. At least I know you, and I also believe that you can bring her happiness."

As he spoke, he drank the wine in the glass.

Selena's birthday party was coming to an end in a happy atmosphere. Everyone drank to their heart's content and said goodbye with a smile on their face. Except for one person: Henry's nephew, the knight-to-be William. At this moment, the young man was standing in the corridor from the banquet hall back to the room, looking unhappy. He stood there with his fists clenched tightly, waiting for someone to appear.

Soon he saw Henry's daughter Selena appear at the other end of the aisle. The girl gently lifted her skirt with both hands, walked lightly, and showed an irrepressible joy on her face. But this expression made William feel more and more uncomfortable. How could she be so happy? He stopped the girl with some dissatisfaction.

Selena was shocked by this sudden action and took a step back, shouting in confusion:

"Cousin...cousin?"

William said angrily:

"Cousin, have you heard?"

"W…what?" the girl asked timidly.

"My uncle plans to marry you to the Baron of Rickburg, the guy named Carl," said William.

"Ah, that's it..." After hearing this, Selena relaxed instantly. Her cheeks flushed, and she nodded silently and said softly, "Yes, my father has already told me."

"How can this be? How could my uncle make such a decision?" After hearing her answer, William suddenly shouted loudly, scaring the girl again, "Who is that guy named Karl? Everyone knows how he got the title. He is just a lowly serf and has no noble blood at all!"

"But... I think Lord Carl... is actually a good person..." Selena said in a voice as small as a mosquito.

"What? Cousin, wake up. You can't marry him. He is a serf! A serf! He is almost the same as an animal. He is not a human being at all!" William continued to raise his voice, and his expression looked as if he wanted to eat someone.

Selena seemed to be frightened by his unexpected reaction and lowered her head timidly, but she finally mustered up the courage to say:

“Cousin… it seems a bit impolite to say that about Lord Karl?”

"Politeness? Can humans be polite to animals? Would you be polite to a pig in a pigsty?" At this moment, William showed a look of contempt on his face. "He is just a pig in a pigsty, just wearing human clothes. I really don't know what my uncle is thinking."

"Cousin...please don't say that...Lord Carl...he is a real baron..." Selena retorted softly but stubbornly.

"He's just a lowly serf!" William roared.

At this moment, Selena suddenly stopped talking. She just stared at William, with a hint of pity and disappointment in her eyes.

Seeing his cousin looking at him so strangely, William felt a little uneasy:

"Cousin, what's with that look in your eyes? Why are you looking at me like that?"

But Selena just shook her head and said:

"Cousin,... let's not discuss this... I'm a little... tired... I'll go back to my room first..."

Her voice was still as soft and timid as ever, but at the same time there was a hint of disappointment and coldness in her tone.

William's anxiety intensified. He tried to grab Selena, but she pushed him away:

"Hey? Wait, cousin, cousin!"

Selena ignored him and ran back to her room, then quickly closed the door. William was left standing outside the door, stunned. After a long time, he gnashed his teeth and cursed:

"Karl Flandal is nothing but a lowly serf! Nothing but a lowly serf!"