"It's a good wine, and it can't be wasted. Randolph said with a smile.

"I'll get you something to eat, I came here today with some air-dried fish, and it tastes good. Seeing that persuasion was ineffective, Hera was not insisting.

"No need. Randolph shook his head.

"That's a shame. ”

"Next time, I have to go to the Black Thorn Manor today, or the nobles will break my study. Randolph half-jokingly stated his purpose.

"Are you going with your job?" Hera's face was calm, but she was faintly worried.

"I'm on vacation today, I'm not working, how about Roque Blackthorn? I don't know much about him. Randolph replied slightly, then continued.

"Mr. Roque is a nice guy, he likes to make friends and be honest with people, and I think you and he will get along well. Hera commented pertinently.

"Then it seems that I have nothing to worry about, thank you for your hospitality. ”

Randolph left a few coins on the table, put on his hat, and walked straight out the door.

"Good luck. Hera watched the other walk out of the tavern.

It's not a good time to have a small party in the morning, but today is an exception, and not long after breakfast time, the servants of the Gabriel family are busy.

In a small and delicate living room, Gabriel was receiving the first guest to arrive, the middle-aged man in the felt hat who had been in the Black Thorn Manor.

"Mark, my old friend, I didn't expect you to be the first to come to my house. ”

"Man, it's not a good thing to receive your invitation early in the morning, I have just eaten breakfast this morning, and I hurried to you. Mark grumbled.

"Haha, hard work, you really touched me, lunch has been arranged. Gablel said enthusiastically.

"I can see that lunch is over, but you let the servants work early in the morning, and if you start preparing lunch now, please be honest, man, it will be too early. Mark was puzzled by Gabler's behavior.

"Hehe, my old friend, I won't hide it from you, some time ago, my Lake family in Tomophis City bought a piece of electric python meat, just arrived today, you have taken it orally. ”

"No wonder, it seems that today is my lucky day, old friend, sometimes I really envy you to be able to marry such a good wife. Mark's eyes narrowed into a line, and the smile on his face was wide.

"It's almost time for them to arrive. "Gablier was a little unsure.

"Who else did you invite?" asked Mark, as he lit his golden pipe, curiously.

"Denver and Puxi. Gabliel said the name of the inviter.

"Whew. ”

Mark took a puff of his cigarette, the smile on his face gradually disappeared, and then said slowly: "Man, you came to us today for the affairs of Black Thorn Manor." ”

"Yes, Seth is finished, there are no bones left, that bastard of Roque has succeeded, none of us can count on old friends, Randolph has never had a definite attitude, and Enoch's old fox, like his married mother, has never seen him walk out the door. Gabriel said solemnly, with dissatisfaction and anxiety on his face.

"Is the matter at Blackthorn Manor confirmed? I remember Randolph saying that he would give us an explanation. Mark's expression was a little solemn.

"I'm completely sure that there are my eyes in the Black Thorn Manor, but I'm afraid it's gone, this little bastard is quick enough, I have to say that I admire him. ”

"As for Randolph, wake up, old friend, we've been dealing with him for so long, and I'm sure he won't make good on his promise until he's come up with a solution that satisfies both of us. Gabriel affirmed.

Da, da, da.

Mark banged on the table with his golden pipe, he didn't speak, and Gabriel's words made him unable to refute.

"Hey, you guys had a great conversation. ”

At the doorway, a white-faced man with a mohican hairstyle with a sarcastic smile walked in slowly, and he sat to Mark's left.

"Denfland, you're late. Mark reminded softly, his face unusually calm.

"Ah, I'm not as idle as you are, and Gabriel's invitation couldn't have come at a better time. Denver smiled, and he moved his chair back a bit, his legs crossed.

"Hmph, it's better to have something important today, otherwise. At this moment, an old man with a hooked nose walked in and sat directly on Gabriel's right side.

"Haha, now it's finally everyone, how are you doing, Puxi Du. Gabliel greeted politely.

"Tell me, what's going on. ”

Pu Saidu didn't give each other a good face, a little impatient, Mark and Denveran looked at each other a little, and smiled helplessly.

Gabriel is very sensible, and today he has controlled his temper very well, after all, in some special times, old people with strange tempers are privileged.

After explaining the purpose of the day in detail, Gabriel's work was half done, when the beautiful maid brought drinks and refreshments.

"All right, stand down, close the door, and don't let anyone disturb us. ”

"Yes, sir. ”

After the maid left, Pu Xidu had a serious face, and he let out a dull voice: "That guy is now in control of the Black Thorn Manor, and he has such a powerful follower, what do you say to do?"

Hearing this, Gablel couldn't help but look at Mark, and the two seemed to be thinking about how to answer the question.

"Like, we didn't have a violent conflict with him. Denfrand said with a smile.

"Friend, you said it too lightly, you must know that the farms, mills, goods dealers, and caravans of the Black Thorn Manor have all been scraped by us, and don't forget, we all know about your Black Thorn. Mark reminded with a frown.

"The farms, the mills, the merchants, and the caravans were all bought by us for gold, and these Consulates are all registered and completely legal, although we know about the affairs of your Black Thorn, we are not involved, so it is Enoch who should have a headache, it seems that there is nothing important today, damn it, let me run for nothing." Pu Xidu looked angry, and there was a look of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

"Puxidu, you think too simply, although the Black Thorn industry was legally bought by us, but it is limited to what we think is legal, do you think that kid will feel like this, if it were any of us here, I'm afraid it would be a different set of rhetoric. Gabriel explained with a smile.

"You mean, we're going to have to give this stuff back to that kid?" the smile on Denveran's face vanished.

"Hmph!" Pu Xidu took a sip of coffee and said slowly, "I'm not so generous, what about you?"

"Haha, yes, the fat that has already been handed over, unless you are a fool, will give it away. Gabriel agreed with the other side's view.

"Tell me, what the hell do you think. Denfrand asked, slightly curious.

"These properties belong to us, they are completely legal, and they are stamped by Randolph himself, as long as that kid is not crazy, he will not tear his face with us head-on, as for the matter of your, Pu Xidu is right, it is Enoch who should have a headache. ”

"But what I want to say is that the kid is not a madman, but he is a lion, and you all know the laws of nature, intruders are not allowed in the territory of predators, and of course, we are also predators, so you understand. After saying that, Gabriel slowly picked up a piece of pulp and did not speak.

Denfran and Pu Xidu frowned slightly, but they didn't choose to speak, they already understood the meaning of each other's words.

"Gablel tell me about your plans, I'm already thinking about how to enjoy your tempting lunch. Mark had a faint smile on his face.

"To us, that kid is the invader, I mean, we should be on a united front and ideologically agreed. ”

"Go on. Pu Xidu urged.

"At the time of the autumn harvest, the lord will send overseers to the town of Miral, these guys are hungry wolves who eat people and don't spit out bones. ”

"Every year they come, it's not surprising, what exactly are you trying to express. Denfrand couldn't help but interject.

"Yes, they do it every year, but this year, it's the Lake family that's in charge. Gabryl has a bombshell message.

Hearing this, the faces of the others changed, they all knew the relationship between the other party's wife and the Lake family, and they suddenly vaguely guessed something, but no one dared to speak.

"As long as I pay a little price, I can guarantee that this thing will succeed, the hungry wolf against the lion, it seems that there is no chance of winning, but this is a pack of wolves, even the tiger has a headache. ”

Gabler's words caused the others to fall into a brief contemplation, and they had to think seriously about the pros and cons.

"There is still more than a month before the autumn harvest, and there is still plenty of time. Pu Xidu is no longer tense with his old face.

"Haha, I hope it's going to be a smooth sailing year. Denver laughed.

Gabriel and Mark looked at each other, and they smiled at each other.