Dominate the world in three weeks?

The sudden appearance of Adam Smith really surprised Terrence, and it was later learned that the butler had been leading people around the border cities to inquire about Terrence's whereabouts.

Thinking about it, Adam Smith hasn't been able to take a good rest during the half month that Terrence disappeared. He looks more haggard than Terrence who has been running around, and even has a beard that hasn't been cleaned. For Adam, who has always been strict, this was considered a very rude dress.

But he didn't even know his current embarrassment, but as soon as he saw Terrence, he rushed forward regardless of etiquette, concerned about the safety of his master.

This made Terrence's mood very complicated. It was only at this time that he realized that there were still people who worried about him leaving alone without any worries.This made him pat Adam on the shoulder very embarrassedly: "Don't worry, I'm fine."

Adam stood up with red eyes, Terrence couldn't help laughing out of his appearance.

"Please don't make fun of me, young master." Adam frowned and said in a low voice.

His voice was still hoarse, and Terrence laughed for a while before waving his hands and saying, "Okay, okay, I see."

He suppressed his smile and asked, "How do you know I'm here?"

Despite the commotion, it was impossible for Adam to find him within two hours.

Adam: "I'm worried about Viscount Cusack's identity, so when I passed by here, I met Mr. Cantor, please let me know once he hears about you."

Looks like Cantor helped?

After thinking about it for a while, Terrence understood that if Terrence and Viscount Cusack had a good relationship, it would be considered as a favor for Cantor to specially inform Adam to come. If Viscount Cusack intended to fight against Terrence, Ty Lance is now on Cantor's territory, maybe he will be pulled in, and he will simply stand firm. When Adam brings someone with him, it will definitely be Viscount Cusack who will suffer.

Although Cantor was not aware of the grievances between Terrence and Viscount Cusack, he made this decision without losing money.Just like Terrence thought at the beginning, the other party is really a guy who is very calculating.

This gave Terrence an idea on the spur of the moment.

He looked up at Adam: "Since you are willing to believe him, you must have already checked out his background relationship?"

Adam nodded: "Before I came out, the deacon had sorted out a file of personnel in each city for me. There is still no problem with Mr. Cantel's identity."

After listening to Adam's report on Cantel's life experience, Terrence asked him to call people in.

Cantel——full name is Raymond Cantel. He looks completely different from an academic mage who indulges in research. The mage's robe was worn on him like a palace attire covered with lace.

Logically speaking, this kind of person is the least popular among mages, but Kantel can manage the association properly, which shows that his communication skills are very powerful.

He sat down and faced Terrence, completely forgetting that he was still doubting Terrence's identity just now, and his attitude was natural and friendly, as if he and Terrence had long been friends.

Terrence quietly listened to him tell interesting and fresh stories and places in Cusack city, and felt that this person knew Cusack quite well.He took advantage of what Kantel said was thirsty and bowed his head to drink water, and finally said: "I don't know if Mr. Kantel likes a quiet life in a quiet corner, or he hopes to have the opportunity to display his ambitions?"

Kantel looked up in surprise, because the topic jumped too fast and didn't answer for a while.

Terrence didn't mind either, and continued: "I don't think the Mage Association is a good place for you to display your talents. You should have a deeper understanding, right? I'm afraid a place with strong academics like this won't be able to give you what you want."

Kantel had withdrawn his surprised look, and asked with a smile: "It seems that Your Excellency the Duke is very clear about what I want?"

"Fine wine, socialites, power, status... I think, anyway, it can't be magic progress, formation innovation, etc." Terrence's eyes glanced at the seventh-level mage badge on Kantel's chest. superior.

Kantel noticed Terrence's gaze, and he didn't show any embarrassment: "The association can't just do research and analysis, it also needs people like me to take care of it and be a helper."

"It seems that Mr. Kantel is very helpful. Being a helper can also be the president of the branch. I'm afraid it took a lot of hard work?" Terrence smiled lightly, seeing that Kantel finally changed his face , did not continue joking: "I just think that you may be more interested in becoming the lord of a city than getting your qualifications in the Mage Association."

Kantel raised his eyebrows. He was a little angry at Terrence's sarcasm at first, but after he finished the second half of the sentence, Kantel returned to a carefree expression—even though Terrence is a duke, but A child talked about his ideal of interest, but Kantel still couldn't take it seriously.

Terrence continued: "I heard that Mr. Cantel's family is a branch of the Cantel family that is in charge of the Finance Department? Presumably Mr. Cantel must also have a very rare administrative talent? It's a pity that as the second son, You lost the chance to inherit the family business, don't you feel sorry for yourself?"

"...It seems that what you know is very clear." Kantel finally corrected his expression this time.

Just like what Terrence said, the Cantel family has some relationship with the Cantel family in the imperial capital, and it is also a prominent family in the locality.Kantel has been very ambitious since he was a child, but unfortunately, according to the primogeniture system, he can't get any family property from his father.But Kantel didn't want to spend his days in desperation with a few crystal coins after dividing the family by himself, so he thought of another way out.His magic aptitude is limited, and he is already in the top of the sky now, but he still relies on his ability to have both sides, and he gets a seat as the president of a branch in a remote town.

Terrence said that the Mage Association needs qualifications, but Kantel may not even be able to survive the qualifications, and his mage level is just like this. If he wants to go further, I am afraid that he will not be able to succeed if he works hard.

Lord of a city?

Of course Kantel is interested, but he doesn't know if he has the opportunity and capital to be interested.

"Could it be that Your Excellency the Duke is interested in our Cantel fief?"

"No, the place I'm more interested in is called Cusack."

Kantel's eyes widened all of a sudden, and he quickly realized that he remembered the group of civilians who followed Terrence when he came to the Mages Association. Obviously, the status of the little duke is very high in the hearts of Cusack civilians today. ——Even if there are some coincidences, this enthusiasm will not last too long.But it is precisely because it won't last long that Terrence wants to find someone to sit here.

After understanding Terrence's thoughts, it was already difficult for Kantel to treat the child in front of him as a real child, but he still didn't feel that this was the opportunity before him: "You want to get Kusa Kecheng, there must be many candidates who can serve you, I have no power, no qualifications, and I don't think I have anything worthy of your favor."

Terrence shrugged: "Because you have nothing to do with me, this is your greatest advantage."

After all, Cusack has some relationship with Duke Pacino, and Terrence is still unwilling to fight against him openly, not to mention that there is no need for him to rush to cultivate his own power now, which will arouse Her Majesty's suspicion.

Kantel didn't necessarily know all the reasons why Terrence was thinking, but just thinking about one aspect was enough for him to understand why Terrence chose him.

"You are really a smart person, but not enough to convince me that you can get me what I want." Cusack said so, but since he can say such words recklessly, in fact, he already has a bias in his heart. incline.

Terrence didn't explain further, but said, "If you don't even want to take any risks and only want to get benefits from me, I think you may not be able to achieve what you're after."

Kantel took a deep breath and said with a smile: "...you are right, what else can I say?"

Terrence smiled: "But I think, as long as you are willing to cooperate with me, Cusack's change of owner may not be too far away."

Kantel raised half of his eyebrows: "Your confidence is also mine, Your Excellency the Duke."

"I'm glad we've reached an agreement." Terrence said with a smile, "There's one more thing I need your help with."

He pulled the boy who was silent from the sidelines—this boy had been staring at Terrence in a daze since Adam broke in suddenly, and now Terrence pulled him over, and he squeezed the hem of his clothes awkwardly.

"You can arrange a job for him in the Mage Association. Viscount Cusack probably won't want to see him again."

"Hey?"

It wasn't Kantor who was surprised, but the boy.He heard Terrence halfway through what he said just now, and thought that this delicate-looking noble young master would keep him by his side, he was both excited and uneasy, but Terrence arranged another way out for him in the blink of an eye.

This made the boy unable to react, and suddenly showed a sad look.

Kantel's ability to detect words and feelings is very strong, and it is still very effective in use. He immediately smiled and said: "It seems that this kid likes Your Excellency the Duke very much, and he doesn't want to leave you."

Terrence looked at the boy and smiled noncommittally: "I can't keep useless people by my side."

In fact, Terrence valued a person's loyalty more than ability or not, but the boy was brought by Viscount Cusack, so he had to be on guard.But he was worried that the child was really just an abandoned child, so he had to hand him over to Cantor.

After hearing Terrence's words, the boy's expression instantly became depressed.Kantel saw it, and smiled and hugged the boy's shoulders: "Okay, let me see which mage lacks a handyman, and introduce him."

He said, and patted the boy on the shoulder: "Follow the mage and study hard. Maybe you can go to the Duke when you have the ability?"

"Don't mind your own business." Terrence frowned helplessly.Since Kantel agreed to cooperate with Terrence, his attitude suddenly became more open, but his impolite behavior made people angry.

"It's the fate of a young man!" Cantor sighed, and continued, "However, Your Excellency the Duke is hard to be treated as a young man. You are indeed the master of Aldrette!"

Such a favorable compliment only made Terrence raise his lips slightly: "Wouldn't your future be more assured in this way?"

Cantor shrugged and led the boy back out of the house.

Terrence turned his gaze to Adam who was standing aside: "I think we can go home now."

"Yes, master." Adam bent down.

He had sent the news of Terrence's safe appearance back to the imperial capital, and now everyone was waiting for the little duke's return.