Skeleton King

Ace smiled, he looked as if he had unloaded a heavy burden—of course, no one can refuse the title of Duke of the Finger Empire, even if it is just an empty title, it is the gap between commoners and nobles—Ace is facing Duchess Eugenia Black and Duke Edwin Owen, he held out his hand upward toward their palms.

Ace has a small irregular white scar on the palm of his right hand.

The bloated rich businessman Ella Carter, who was sitting on the sofa before, walked over slowly. He raised Ace's hand with his fat hand covered with biscuit crumbs, and was squeezed by his face to the point where only one strip remained. Small slit eyes carefully stared at the scar on Ace's hand.

It didn't take long for Ella Carter to say easily: "Yes, it's a scar left almost 20 years ago, and it was burned."

Almost at the same time, the old Duchess Black couldn't help crying, and Ambrose Johnson comforted him, "We finally found him. The inheritance of the Black family will not be broken because of this."

The Duke of Edwin Owen and Duchess Eugenia Black did not dispute this either.It seems like they all trust Ella Carter's judgment.

This is of course not wrong.

When Carl Caesar knew that the old Duke Black was going to die and Phil Black's whereabouts were unknown, he asked Ace Skeleton to wait on the other side of the gate of the dead world corresponding to Black Manor to ensure that the ghost of the old Duke Black had just arrived. Realm was taken to Eternal Night City.

Permanent residence in Evernight City, plus the old Duke Black and Princess Eugenia can be reunited with the old Duke Black after their deaths.These two conditions allowed Ace to easily obtain the entire content of his will from the old Duke Black, including the old Duke Black's impression of Phil Black, and the detailed process of their only meeting.

In the Black Manor, the old Duchess Black would naturally not know all this.

It may be that the sadness has been suppressed in the heart of the old Duchess Black for too long. The arrival of Phil Black seems to have opened the water valve in her heart. She couldn't help crying and said: "The biggest regret of Albert when he was dying It's just that he didn't see the heir to the Duke's title. Albert felt that it was his fault that the Black family cut off their blood, if he hadn't cut off ties with his younger brother..."

Albert was the name of the old Duke Black.

There was regret in the old Duchess Black's voice, probably remembering her husband's guilt for possibly cutting off the blood of the Black family before his death, as well as her own anxiety during this period.Maybe she already regretted it.

Ambrose Johnson let the old Duchess Black lay her head on his shoulder, and patted her carefully on the shoulder.

After waiting for more than ten minutes, the old Mrs. Black's emotions stabilized, and Princess Eugenia helped her sit on the sofa.

Duke Edwin Owen said to Ace: "I will send a letter to His Majesty to prove your identity when I go back tonight."

"Thank you, Duke Owen." As soon as Ace finished speaking, Duke Edwin Owen patted Ace on the shoulder and bid farewell to Princess Eugenia.Duchess Eugenia escorts Duke Edwin Owen up to the gate of the estate.

By the time Duchess Eugenia returned, the old Duchess Blake was in full swing, or so it seemed.The old Duchess Black hoped that Ace could stay in the manor for a few days until receiving His Majesty's order.

Ace naturally declined, "I've already booked a room in a hotel near the manor, and paid two months' rent in advance."

But the old Duchess Black insisted on staying, "Ella Carter and Ambrose Johnson lived in Black Manor when they were doing business in the Eiffel province. You are the last blood of the Black family. If Albert is still there, you will agree. Invited by me."

So Ace had to live in Black Manor temporarily.

……

The rural life of the Finger Empire is no different from that of the Pansy Empire, but in comparison, the nobles of the Pansy Empire are more keen on hunting, and many noble wives and ladies are also good at hunting. Buffets, and talking about investing at the dinner table.

Unlike the nobles of the Pansy Empire, who do not directly participate in business activities, they invest more with the gold coins accumulated by their ancestors and the manor, and invest in projects that they think can make a lot of money. Sometimes they also directly invest in the Chamber of Commerce, but They will not be directly involved in the running of the Chamber of Commerce.

The investment of the nobles can not only bring a lot of gold coins to the chamber of commerce, but also when they encounter troubles, the nobles will also write a few insignificant letters for the chamber of commerce for these gold coins.

The nobles of the Finger Empire are different.

The merchants of the Finger Empire have a higher status and can buy and sell more things, and the great nobles often sit at the negotiating table.

The most famous transaction of the Finger Empire belonged to the royal family of the Finger Empire. Before the Finger family became king, they used 200 million gold coins to buy a large piece of land in the north, and now the imperial capital of the Finger Empire is also included.Later, on this barren land, which was neither suitable for farming nor grazing, people from the Finger family discovered gold mines and a ruby ​​mine, which was accompanied by a large amount of mithril.

The Finger family bought most of the later land of the Finger Empire with gold coins, and obtained the friendship of the Magic Island with the largest mithril vein on the mainland.Since then, the Finger family and the Keoser family have become the two most powerful families on the mainland, and the mainland has also formed a situation where two heroes stand side by side.

……

Ace declined the offer of the old Duchess Black to take him to the banquet.

There are several aristocratic manors near the Black Manor. During the half a month that Ace stayed in the Black Manor, they held several banquets. This is not the social season yet.

Ace hinted that he hoped to get His Majesty's will before attending the banquet as Duke Black.

The old Duchess Black smiled and said, "Good boy, it's all up to you."

Ace could feel that the old Duchess Black wanted to match up Ace and Duchess Eugenia, she always arranged for them to sit together at dinner, but both Ace and Duchess Eugenia were interested few.

Instead, Ace had a great conversation with Ira Carter, who sat on the other side of Ace.

At the beginning, Ace talked to Ira Carter. Later, Ira Carter was very interested in Ace's life in the World of Warcraft Forest and the herbs sold by their mercenary group.

Ella Carter asked: "So your mercenary group has never been short of herbs?"

Ace swallowed the food in his mouth, and boasted to Ella Carter, "It can't be said that there is no shortage, but selling them is always more difficult than obtaining them. Compared with other mercenary groups, we have mastered a little more skills.

For example, with magic grass, they always grow in the settlements of monsters.Most mercenary groups like to use violence to kill all the monsters in the settlement, get the companion magic grass and the crystal nucleus of the monsters, or they will be wiped out by the monsters.Smarter mercenaries will stay in the settlements of monsters, and when the powerful monsters go out to hunt, they will find assassins to steal the companion magic grass.

We are different, we trade with Warcraft. "

Ella Carter asked with interest: "Oh, how did you do such an incredible thing?"

Although Ella Carter flattered Ace, Ace was not fooled by him. He believed that Ella Carter was magnanimous, and he was very frank, "Lord Carter, this is our secret. You know the annual casualties of the mercenary group, before mastering this little trick, most of the gold coins we earned every year were used to house orphans and widows.”

Ella Carter said kindly: "Of course I understand. Phil, oh, you're going to be Duke Black soon, you don't need to use honorifics for me, just call me Ella."

Ace said kindly: "Of course, Ella, I'm also very glad that you call me Phil. I hope we can maintain this friendship after I become Duke Black."

Ella Carter said enthusiastically: "Phil, my friend, have you ever thought about adding a sales channel to your mercenary group? Believe me, I have always been friendly to my friends and will only take a small share. "

Ace blinked, "Of course, I would like to." Although this is what Ace wanted, he acted a little uncertain, "But I have to discuss this matter with the team leader. Ella, you know , Before that, I was just an ordinary mercenary with a decent background."

Ella Carter pointed out: "But you will soon be the Duke of Black. The Duke should hold the property in his own hands, instead of making wedding dresses for others."

"Oh, Ella, what are you talking about. Even if I can reach a deal with you, I can at most have the position of deputy head." Ace looked a little flustered, and he was obviously duplicity.

Ella Carter: "Brilliant people should be rewarded more handsomely."

Ella Carter took the initiative to hold out her wine glass, and lightly bumped into Ace's wine glass.

At this moment, the atmosphere at the table was extremely harmonious.

……

After dinner, the old Duchess Black invited Ace for a walk.The maid Zhanli was not far from them, but she couldn't hear them talking.The old Duchess Black took the initiative to ask: "Phil, what do you think of Eugenia?"

Although the old Duchess Black has been very obvious these days, Ace still didn't expect her to mention it so obviously, "Cousin Eugenia is very good, she is the most noble lady I have ever met."

"Then do you intend to marry her as your wife?" the old Duchess Black said, "I know my husband's will is not fair to you. You can get nothing but a title. It is difficult for you to support the duke's ostentation, Phil , don’t contradict me, I know other people’s snobbery better than you.”

The voice of the old Duchess Black was full of nostalgia, and also contained the greatest love for her only daughter, "But, Phil, please understand the heart of a father who loves his daughter. After the death of my husband, Eugenia's lineage She is still honorable, but she has lost her greatest support, and property is the last thing we can give her. We hope that we can ensure that she has no worries for the rest of her life when we are alive.

It will be different if you marry her, Phil, and all my husband's property will become Eugenia's dowry, and it will belong to you again, and to your children.You might as well think about it, this is the best choice for you and for Eugenia. "

The old Duchess Black stared intently at Ace, and Ace could clearly see the sincerity in her eyes.The old Duchess Black said: "Eugenia may not be beautiful enough, but no matter how beautiful her face is, it will fade with time. She is smart and gentle enough, and this is her greatest wealth."

Too bad it's not the real Phil Black standing here.

Ace said: "Sorry, ma'am. I can't deny that your proposal is very tempting. But I am still young, I believe I can earn enough gold coins, maybe not as much as Black Manor, but it is enough for me to spend and pass on to future generations Cousin Eugenia deserves someone better, who truly loves her, loves her, and is willing to be by her side no matter whether she is rich or poor, healthy or disabled, not someone who covets her property."

The old Duchess Black said: "Phil, I can't be wrong. You are a noble young man. If you can be with Eugenia, you will be happy."

Nevertheless, the old Duchess Black did not talk to Este about his and Eugenia's affairs again until they walked back to Black Manor, and the old Duchess Black told Ace, "Duke Edwin Owen has a letter , His Majesty has recognized your identity. When His Majesty's will arrives, you will be the new Duke of Black."

……

Next to the window of the master bedroom at Black Manor.

Princess Eugenia watched her mother come in from outside, and she helped her mother take off the shawl and hang it on the coat hanger.The old Duchess Black sat down on the edge of the bed and sighed, "It's a pity."

Princess Eugenia smiled lightly and said, "What a pity. Cousin Phil agrees to marry me, so you should be worried. Will I become a gentle wife?"

Princess Eugenia already knew about the old Duchess Black's conversation with Ace.

Princess Eugenia thought of the conversation between Ace and Ella Carter during the dinner, and said: "And what kind of person is he? With Ella Carter as an accomplice, the future of the mercenary group he once worked in Is there any need to talk about the ownership of it?"

Thinking of the sense of disobedience brought about by Ace's appearance every time, Princess Eugenia's voice was cold, and she was never afraid to speculate on others with the greatest malice, "Besides his set of words that stay in the World of Warcraft Forest all year round, mother , would you believe it? If he's not really Phil Blake, just happens to know him. Then he's a man who brings misfortune to those around him."

"Enough, Eugenia. Why can't you be more patient, smooth your edges and corners a little, and trust the judgment of someone more experienced and older than you." The eyes of the old Duchess Black were full of disappointment, "I will never forget the misfortune you put me in, the torment of my conscience, and I will never forgive you!"

Princess Eugenia lowered her head, trying not to let the tears flow down her face.However, even if she could do it all over again, she didn't know if she would make the same choice.