Chapter 172: Provocation (2)

Rotti Mark. Thorne's sudden attack was not only unexpected by the nobles present, Solo. Baron Bell didn't expect it either. However, he was also fond of attacking Hathaway's prestige, so he pretended to be talking to the other guests, but his attention was on Hathaway's side, trying to see how she could cope.

"You ......"

Lord Luwag was about thirty years old, and he was of an honest appearance, and he knew by his appearance that he was not a man of eloquence. At this time it was Rotimack. Thorne stammered, not knowing what to say. But since he has already expressed his attitude, he also stopped at the right time, lest he make a fool of himself again.

Most of the nobles present knew about Lord Luwag's character, so they all looked at Hathaway with interest, wondering how she coped with it.

"If it weren't for the fact that I had turned sixteen, and it was my mother's last wish, I wouldn't have been willing to leave the Academy of Magic, because by nature, I am a magician."

Hathaway smiled and looked at Rortymark. Thorne: "I think my sudden appearance may be more frightening than surprising. As a word of advice, Knight Thorne, you must remember that you can play such a joke on a nobleman, but if you are dealing with a magician, your behavior is undoubtedly provocative, and the consequences may not be something you can afford. ”

Rotti Mark. Thorne's face changed: "Lord Count, your words sound like a threat...... Uh~"

His face suddenly became a little strange.

Hathaway smiled faintly: "You are wrong, not a threat." It's a punishment. ”

"You ......"

Rotti Mark. Thorne's face became more and more strange, his eyes were about to pop out, and after finally squeezing out a word, he turned around and hurried away.

"Lord Thorne, what's the matter? Hey? What does it taste like? ”

Rotti Mark. Thorne asked a nobleman beside him curiously, sniffing his nose and his face immediately turned ugly...... Not only him, but several others also smelled a strange smell, and their faces suddenly turned red, and they looked like they couldn't laugh or cry - the dignified knight was actually incontinent.

But. Everyone's eyes immediately turned to Hathaway...... There was something in the words of the Earl just now. Could this be her means?

Enchanter!

Everyone's expressions were solemn, a nobleman ...... Even if the knighthood is higher than them, it doesn't necessarily make them scruples, but the magician ...... This is a group of people who have mastered mysterious powers. Even the powerful Druid Church is extremely jealous of these people. The royal families of various countries are actively recruiting them.

Think again about Rorty Mark. Thorne's appearance just now...... This kind of person really can't afford to offend!

Solo. Bell apparently didn't expect Hathaway to settle Rotimack this way. Thorne's provocation. Although this solution is too crude and rude from an aristocratic point of view, it is considered Hathaway's age and her special status. The only thing left of everyone is Jing Yi, at least no one will eat this kind of loss in front of him.

"It's a pity, if you continue to study in the Academy of Magic, you will definitely achieve even more, maybe in the near future, there will be a great magician in the Bell family, what an honor." A white-haired old nobleman complimented.

"Yes, that's what my mentor said, but there are always things to face and I have to take my part." Hathaway said.

"Actually, with your ingenuity, there is no need to spend all your energy on the study of magic. While the vastness of the wizarding world is beyond our comprehension, it seems to me that if you have a wider sky, even if only part of your energy is focused on your reserve, then a whole new situation will emerge in the Cordillera Plateau. Lord Luwag said.

Solo. Bell and Linnan. Camille and the others unanimously turned their gaze to Lord Luwag, and his words were clearly aimed at them. Bell had already begun to think about how to fix the nonsense man afterwards.

"I think my uncle has managed the Cordillera very well, I don't think I need to worry too much about these mundane things, as long as you each do your part, I believe there should be no problem, after so many years, hasn't the Cordillera always been good?" Hathaway said.

There seemed to be a hint of information in her words, but the crowd felt that they couldn't grasp it, and this feeling made them a little uncomfortable, and most of them pondered Hathaway's words.

"This is what I should do, the Bell family should do their best for the Cordillera Plateau, not to mention that as your uncle, I should take care of the affairs of the territory for you." Solo. Bell said proudly.

Solo. Bell's people nodded in agreement, while Linnan. Camille and his men were unhappy, while some of those who were at odds with them were worried.

Hathaway's current watch feels like most magicians...... They were only interested in the study of magic, and they didn't care about the trivial things of governing the territory. Of course, it was just a feeling, and without further understanding, they didn't dare to make a judgment so quickly. They don't have the ability to do so, but it's not too arbitrary.

Looking at everyone's reaction, Hathaway felt a little funny in her heart, many people present didn't want to pay too much attention to political affairs, right?

In fact, the hopes of most of these nobles are very simple, no matter how powerful or smart Hathaway is, they just want not to affect their current balanced interests.

"The Cordillera is a very beautiful place with its vast territory and abundant produce."

Hathaway's gaze swept over everyone's faces, and suddenly his tone changed, "However, when I was in Heidelberg, I found that the people there were extremely contemptuous of the Cordillera Plateau, what was going on?" ”

"You don't know, although the Cordillera is rich, it is sparsely populated, and there are many other races living on the plateau, and thieves are rampant,"

Lord Luwag paused slightly, and continued, "Moreover, the relationship between the Cordillera lords is not so harmonious, and the government decrees are not consistent, and the phenomenon of yang and yin is everywhere. ”

Lord Luwag's title was not very high, and the lord was barely a nobleman, and there was no such thing as hereditary at all. But his family had lived in the Cordillera Plateau for generations, and was loyal to the lords of the Cordillera Plateau...... Their family motto is also loyalty to His Majesty the Emperor and loyalty to the lord. For many years, the Luwag family adhered to the ancestral precepts and did not participate in the competition for power in the territory.

This time Hathaway entered the Cordillera Territory, and Lord Louwag did not greet her at the beginning, but watched her moves. Although the family ancestor is loyal to the lord, as the leader of the family, he also has to ensure the continuation of the family. After several months of observation, Lord Luwag finally made a decision, and he had the table he is today.

Hearing Lord Luwag's outspokenness, the nobles present did not look very good, especially Solo. Bell and Linnan. Camille, this is clearly a slap in the face.

"Viscount Luwag, what you said is a bit strict."

A nobleman spoke: "It is normal for everyone here to have different political opinions, and it has nothing to do with disharmony. As for the decree, it is just a few people who are trying to do it for their own selfish interests, and it is enough to find out and punish them severely, and the main problems of the Cordillera Plateau are those inhuman races and geographical environment, which hinder the economic development here. ”

"What about the thieves? Not long after the Earl arrived, he had a fierce attack on the thieves in his territory, and achieved remarkable results, but what have our city defense forces done all these years? Lord Luwag asked rhetorically, causing the nobleman to stammer.

Solo. Bell was very unhappy that Lord Luwager had jumped out, and if it wasn't for his home stadium today, and Hathaway was the protagonist, he would have been furious. However, as his allies, several other nobles came forward to refute Lord Luwag, but in comparison, the confidence was somewhat lacking.

After listening to these people's mutual bargaining for a while, Hathaway also felt bored, in the final analysis, it was still due to interests. In order to cultivate her own power, she naturally needs a large amount of money, and of course this money has to come out of the territory, after looking at the shrunken figures on the books of the lord's mansion, she already understood what was going on...... It's a little funny to say, judging from the books, the wealth of her lord is not as rich as that of those thieves who rob houses. As for these people in front of her, most of them are opportunists, and there are definitely not many people who are truly loyal to her from the heart.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I've been in the Cordillera for a few months now, and I know a lot about it. Even if it was the past, I think Baron Bell also had a hard time, after all, the situation of the Cordillera is a bit complicated. However, I hope that from now on, everyone should help each other and believe that the difficulties will soon pass. And I want you to understand that from now on, the Cordillera Plateau has its own lords, and I need you to join me. Hathaway's words seemed more like diplomatic rhetoric, but they were hidden in the needle.

However, some people were not satisfied with her ambiguous statement, and they wanted to be able to see what the Earl was thinking. However, without waiting for them to speak, Demia, who had been silently observing from the side. Madame Pierren suddenly said, "Ladies and gentlemen, today is not the time to talk about political affairs, and I believe that you will have more opportunities in the future. The second dance has begun, and the ladies are waiting for your invitation. Connor, go and ask your cousin to dance, the boy should behave like a gentleman. (To be continued......)