The Original Vampire

  Winter Spring Castle is the central castle of Grantu Barony. It stands on the banks of the Winter Spring River, at the southernmost point of Winter Spring Town. It has a history spanning more than a hundred years.

  This castle is entirely made of limestone. The thick and solid city walls are twenty-five meters high. The walls are smooth, with no gaps visible. The moat outside the city wall is connected to the Dongquan River. The water surface is sparkling, and there are occasionally fish. The shrimp jumped out.

  The huge iron-clad oak suspension bridge spans a ten-meter-wide river. Several strong soldiers guard the edge of the winch. Once the guards on the watchtower sound the alarm, they can pull up the suspension bridge at any time.

  The Grantu family was actually once glorious. It is said that more than five hundred years ago, they were one of the most prominent count families in the Scarlet Flame Territory. At that time, Winter Spring Town was not the desolate town it is today. It is Dongquan City, where more than 300,000 people live together.

  Unfortunately, when the army of the Second Orc Empire invaded the Scarlet Flame Territory, Winterspring City blocked their marching route.

  Then the city lay in ruins.

  The Grantu family also lost its title. It was not until more than a hundred years ago that the descendants of this family finally rose up again and regained their title. Although it was only a baron, it was still a start.

  Both Winterspring Town and Winterspring Castle were rebuilt, but they no longer had the prosperity they once had.

  Therefore, when the St. Hilde family’s luxury motorcade slowly drove into Winter Spring Town, the residents here looked at the team with curiosity and reverence.

  Baron Grantu had already arrived outside the town in person and welcomed Duke St. Hilde and his party into the castle.

  Although it was once glorious, this glory has long been worn away in the long river of time. Today’s Grantu family is no different from ordinary country nobles.

  When Baron Grantu’s younger brother, Bachelor Sonny, took office as the Empire’s Minister of Agriculture, the Baron thought that the opportunity for the family’s revival had finally come. However, unfortunately, his brother was soon suppressed from all sides because of an agricultural reform plan. and opposition, and eventually even lost his position.

  After this blow, Baron Grantu became more pragmatic and low-key. This time, Duke St. Hilde suddenly visited. Although he was full of doubts, he still put on the warmest welcome ceremony.

  He specially ordered people to wash away the moss on the city wall, thoroughly clean the interior of the castle and lay out a newly purchased red carpet. He also summoned personal guards to serve as guards of honor, making sure that Duke St. Hilde felt the sincerity of the Grantu family.

  Unfortunately, the Grantu family is just a baron after all. Although the study in Winterspring Castle is spacious, the low roof gives people a depressing feeling. The narrow windows can only let in a little sunlight, and candles must be used to illuminate them. The room was brightly lit.

  Only the thick mahogany long table exudes the smell of time, which can slightly reflect some of the Grantu family’s heritage.

  Baron Grantu sat on the sofa, looking a little reserved.

  Although Colin and Vera behaved elegantly and had a humble attitude, the noble temperament they exuded still made Baron Grantu feel a little ashamed of himself.

  What’s more, there are Prince Harrison and Princess Judy beside them. Although they don’t speak much, they are the heirs of the empire after all, which also puts a lot of pressure on Baron Grantu.

  ”Your Majesty the Duke, Your Majesty the Viscount, please try the fungus tea, which is a specialty of our Grantu region.” The silver cup on the long table was steaming, and the tea inside smelled like broth, which was not pleasant to drink when it was put into your mouth. Although it is greasy, it has a fresh and delicious taste.

  ”Very unique taste,” Vera praised politely.

  Baron Grantu was shocked and quickly explained as if to show off: “Your Majesty, you can like it! This mushroom tea is made from red mushrooms collected from the dark forest and mixed with spring water from the upper reaches of the Dongquan River. It’s a pity that it’s inconvenient to store, otherwise I would give you some.”

  ”Can’t the red fungi be stored after they are dried?” Colin asked with a smile.

  But Baron Grantu shook his head and said, “Sir Viscount, red fungus alone is not enough. It must be made with spring water from the upper reaches of the Dongquan River to have such a unique and delicious taste.”

  Colin secretly laughed at Grantu . The Baron really has no business acumen and is too honest. No wonder his life is so tight and the family cannot regain its former glory.

  However, he was not interested in giving advice and instead stated the purpose of his trip:

  ”Lord Baron, the main reason we came to Winter Spring Town this time is to visit Bachelor Sonny. You must also know that there is currently a famine in the north. We would like to ask Mr. Sonny to go to the north to implement agricultural reforms in order to alleviate the food crisis.

  Therefore, we hope you can understand and provide support.”

  Hearing Colin bluntly say that he came here to visit his younger brother. In Quan Town, Baron Grantu inevitably felt a sense of disappointment in his heart, but he soon adjusted his mood.

  He was also self-aware and knew that he, a small baron, could not be qualified for the Duke of the North to come to visit him specially.

  Baron Grantu is indeed an honest man. He has never been jealous of his brother. Instead, he is truly happy for him and feels that he finally has a chance to use what he has learned.

  ”Of course! It’s an honor for Sonny to be favored by the Saint Hilde family. As long as he has no objections, I will definitely not stop him.”

  Bachelor Sonny looked at his brother and suddenly said, “Duke Sir, can I venture to make a condition?”

  Vera smiled and nodded. “Please tell me.”

  ”That’s it, I will bring a group of apprentices to the north to serve as assistants, but after all, these people are qualified. For the people of Lantu Territory, their departure will definitely cause a shortage of labor here, so I hope you can give the Grantu family a group of slaves as compensation.” “

  This is what it should be!”Vera nodded immediately, she said, and then looked at Colin.

  Colin also nodded; this request was not too much, and then asked, “How many slaves do you need?”

  Bachelor Sonny considered it for a moment and said, “I will take about a hundred apprentices to the north this time, so you can use the same number of slaves in exchange.”

  Colin shook his head and said, “No, I’ll trade three times the number of slaves with the Grantu family.”

  Since it’s a gift, let’s just deliver it. The Grantu family has left a very good impression on Colin so far, and he is willing to make friends with such a family.

  ”Thank you for your generosity!” Bachelor Sonny saluted solemnly.

  Baron Grantu was also quite excited. Although three hundred slaves were not a big gift to a baron, the friendly gesture shown by Colin was what he really valued.

  If he could connect with the Saint Hilde family through the bridge of Bachelor Sonny… Baron Grantu felt that there was still hope for the revival of his family.

  ”Your Majesty, Baron, can you use your study to write me a letter? I can ask Ice Rock City to send the slaves to Winter Spring Town as soon as possible.” “

  Of course.”

  Baron Grantu led Colin to the writing desk. and diligently helped him roll out a roll of parchment.

  But Colin’s eyes were fixed on a strange pile of papers placed in the corner of the desk, and he remained silent for a long time.

  Baron Grantu also noticed this and explained with a smile: “Sir Viscount, that is a gadget that my servant made when he was free. It is very convenient for writing, but it is not suitable for your dignity or identity.”

  However, Colin did not think it was a “gadget.”

  He knew that the nobles in this world most commonly used parchment to write on. As for the common people, they certainly could not afford the expensive parchment, but they used a kind of papyrus.

  Colin had also seen this kind of papyrus. It was rough in texture and difficult to write on. It was completely incomparable to the paper he had used in his previous life.

  It’s a pity that he doesn’t remember how to make paper; otherwise, he could have made a fortune with this skill.

  However, now in Baron Grantu’s study, Colin actually saw something that looked like paper!

  Although this “paper” is still slightly yellowed and the surface is not smooth enough, it is very close to the paper in Colin’s previous life.

  He immediately put aside the parchment in front of him, picked up a piece of yellowed “paper” with great interest, and started writing on it.

  When Baron Grantu saw this, although he was confused, he didn’t say much.

  After writing the letter, Colin nodded with satisfaction and then said to Baron Grantu, “Can I meet the craftsman who made this paper for you?”