"Why?"

Fruya's pretty eyebrows twitched slightly, she knew that this old servant who had served in her father's family for more than sixty years was not only a loyal warrior, but also knew as much about the situation in the empire as anyone else, which was why her father had brought him.

Frua and Hathaway have only been separated for more than a year, but in this short period of time, too many things have happened, and Frua has changed from a girl who is a little ignorant of world affairs to a noble girl with standardized manners and a city, and has her own judgment ability for certain things.

"Although the Marquis Hathaway is a native of Vermont, she is almost a stranger to the city, especially since she has a bad relationship with the Marquis, as we all know. In fact, the Marquis sent her out of Vermont City in the first place, in fact, it was also for her consideration, but this misunderstanding is difficult to dispel. Although Marquis Hathaway sent someone to rescue the Marquis when he was in distress, everyone knew that this was only because she was doing her duty, and it did not prove the easing of relations between the two parties. In the Bell family, I'm afraid that the only person who can talk to Marquis Hathaway is you, Miss. ”

"Marquis Hathaway defeated Archduke Casserf militarily and ostensibly controlled the Cassef region, but the nobles of the Cassef region are still very ambiguous about the attitude of Marquis Hathaway, although Maple Dew City has given Marquis Hathaway a name, but it is not justified, and the help for Marquis Hathaway is very limited. Of course, the aristocracy and the merchants were realistic, especially the merchants. They will quickly change their attitudes, and the nobles may be reserved, but no one can turn the tide in the general situation. ”

"I've heard a lot of people talk about it, saying that the Cordillera army is a kind of motley army, and Grand Duke Cassef is really incompetent, but fortunately I didn't marry his son at the beginning, and I can't even defeat the motley army, it's really a foreign power!" Frua had a look of contempt on her face.

"Miss, it's not as simple as you think. The Marquis of Hathaway was able to defeat Archduke Casseff. It's not entirely because of the weakness of the Carsefs, in fact, the Knights of the Castles and the Knights of the Carsif are still quite strong in combat, and with the support of the Knights of the Court and the Church of Nature, even the Empire. At present, I am afraid that there are few forces that can deal with such a powerful army. At first, everyone was not optimistic about the Cordillera. But the ending is always unexpected. ”

Taylor. Brower's face was expressionless. It seems to be stating something that has nothing to do with him: "It is true that the Cordillera army is composed of different races, but it does not mean that they are inferior in combat. We can be sure that the Cordille is in addition to a powerful flying force and new weapons. There is also a fairly strong mage force supporting them, and only then can it explain why the court mage group and the Church of Nature are all gone. ”

The corners of Frua's mouth curled slightly, Hathaway's strength is now getting stronger and stronger, for the Bell family, it is difficult to say whether it is a blessing or a curse, but it is not necessarily a bad thing for his father and himself, otherwise there will be no mission this time, as for whether the mission can be achieved, it depends on the attitude of the half-sister.

"Grandpa Brower, what do you think, can my sister sit firmly in this Casif area?" There was an indescribably strange look on Fruya's face.

"Miss, there is no doubt that Grand Duke Kasef has been abandoned by everyone, he does not have many real allies, even Grand Duke Bukharin's behavior is weak, can he still count on the Empire or other lords to support him?"

Taylor. Brower shook his head, "The invasion of the Orc Empire and the Underground Alliance has completely broken the balance of power in the empire, and this is why the Southern Will Federation has taken advantage of the rise, which has also caused a panic in the minds of the people of the entire empire.

Now that the minds of the people are determined, everyone longs for a strong government to ensure their survival and livelihood, and the Marquis of Hathaway has now done just that, even the barbarians, half-orcs and green elves whom they regard as the beasts of the flood are prostrate at the feet of the Marquis, it can be said that the resistance and antipathy of the Cassef nobles and merchants towards the Marquis is only temporary, and even the surrounding high lords may also be affected by this aspect. ”

"Grandpa Brower, do you mean that my sister will definitely take the place of Grand Duke Carsif and take the role of Lord Carsef?"

"There is no doubt about it, now that the central power of the empire is declining, and the other major lords are taking care of themselves, the only one who can pose some threat to him is probably the Natural Church, but unfortunately this time the Natural Church has been defeated, which will inevitably shake the position of the Natural Church in the empire and even the entire north. It can be said that the power that can shake the status of the Marquis has not yet appeared, and after the buffer period of the current period, the position of the Marquis in the Casif region is afraid that no one can replace it. ”

Taylor. Brower's analysis is very objective and rational, and although there is a bit of partiality in his words, the general meaning is good.

Frua fell silent, Taylor. The meaning in Brower's words is clear. The power that Hathaway now wields...... In particular, the military force is quite strong, and there is no such force in the empire that can shake her at all, unless the empire is all united, but under the threat of the orcs and the Southern Will Federation, this is obviously unrealistic.

Hathaway only needs to get through this period of time and gain a foothold in the Carshelf region, and no one can challenge her. She can even influence the direction of the situation in the entire empire, whether it is the great lords of the north, or Maple Dew or Piercesburg, and in many things may have to consider the attitude and views of this latecomer.

Seeing that Frua was lost in thought, Taylor. Brower hesitated, as if he wanted to say something, opened his mouth, but then he didn't say anything, and the sensitive Frua immediately realized that the other party must have something bad to say

"Grandpa Brower, do you have anything to say? Is there anything you can't say before me? ”

Fruya said with disgust that the old housekeeper had grown up watching her, and that she had only regarded the other party as the closest person besides her family, but her father had told her before this departure. Taylor. On many occasions, Brower was able to provide himself with a lot of valuable advice.

"Miss, are you fifteen years old?"

"Well, I'm going to be sixteen soon. Grandpa Brower, why are you asking this? "There's something strange about Frua.

"Many girls have begun to think about their lifelong events at this time, but with the identity of the young lady in the family, it is difficult for the marriage to be independent." Taylor. Brower finally said the theme, marriage for the aristocracy generally means political marriage or transaction, and every noble child has already had this awareness.

"What do you mean......" Frua was shocked.

"That's right. Miss, in fact the family has decided to announce your marriage to the heir of the Count of Ivan on your birthday. The Marquis once said that he would let you decide where you would go. But he could not disobey the family's orders either. That's why I secretly pushed your trip this time.

Miss, I think it's a great opportunity. It was already difficult for the Philiferian dynasty to regain its former glory, and neither Dietrich nor Caesar had the ability to revive the empire. It should be said that it is very difficult for anyone to do this now. It's not a matter of personal ability. It is forced by the trend of the times and the situation. Therefore, the rise and strength of the Marquis of Hathaway can no longer be resisted, but she lacks the arms worthy of real trust. Lord Marquis thinks you should have your own path to follow, as long as you are like Marquis Hathaway, it is possible to control your own destiny and not be swayed by the family......"

Taylor. Brower's words shocked Froua, and at the same time filled her with a temptation that made her heart pound, if such straightforward words fell on the ears of the elders of the family, it would undoubtedly be a storm, and I am afraid that even my father would not be able to protect him, and he ...... Fruya definitely didn't want to marry the heir of the Playboy family.

"Grandpa Brower, can you elaborate more?" Frua asked.

"Miss, you should now understand why the Marquis took you to deal with government affairs, and also found you a teacher who is proficient in civil administration and finance? Lord Marquis Hathaway now has a very large spread, the Cordillera region, the mountains of Brinia, the Carcerf region and Lanches City, in addition to the need for experienced officials, what is most needed is an official worthy of her trust, with your ability, after a period of basic practice, you can completely help the Marquis to take on the responsibility of managing the side, this is a great opportunity for you to be able to control your own destiny, will you give up? "Taylor. Brower asked, his eyes sharp.

"Of course...... Won't give up! Frua's face flushed with excitement.

……

"I'm not going to give up!"

The Marquise Bell's palace seemed to tremble at this shrill shout, and the Marquise Bell glared at her husband with angry eyes, if her eyes could have turned into a sword, she would have pierced a few holes in this man's body.

"Whatever you want, there's no way Frua will ever come back." Eden. Bell glanced calmly at his wife, turned and walked out of the room.

"You can't do this to us......" Seeing her husband's resolute eyes and the back of leaving, the Marquise de Bell fell to the ground crying.

The second son, Arthur, had been serving in the Cassef army, and since the defeat of the Cassef army, he fled back with the rout, indulging in the anesthesia of alcohol all day, and watching his most valued second son become a drunkard all day long, the Marquise's heart was like a knife. And the former evil seed has now become the owner of a large piece of land, although he does not have the title of a duke, but he has an identity and status that is not weaker than that of a duke, no matter how he rejects her, the other party is Eden. Bell's eldest daughter...... This is a fact and is not subject to one's own will.

However, when the Marquise was most mad, such a force with great potential was separated from the family for its own reasons, not only could not touch her light, but also had to endure the criticism of the family elders...... Many people believe that if it weren't for the Marquise's series of wrong moves, Hathaway would not have been separated from the family.

Now that the Kasef region has completely fallen into the hands of that evil seed, it is said that those spineless Kasef nobles and merchants have thrown themselves into the camp of the other side, and they are simply shameless!

Originally, the marquise wanted to solve the future of her two sons through marriage, but when she saw that good things were about to happen, she was taken by her husband and ruined the whole plan. What now?

The Marquise's mind was already confused...... She found that she couldn't change all this, for her, that evil seed was almost a thorn in her heart, but she was powerless to pull it out, if all this glory belonged to Arthur or Lebon would be great, but thinking of Arthur, who was drunk every day, the Marquise could only sigh to express her helplessness and sorrow.

……

When six armed warships flying the flag of the Thorn Bird sailed into Vermont, it attracted the attention of almost everyone on the Vermont docks, although the people in Vermont were used to seeing all kinds of warships, but it was the first time they had seen the standard warships of the Cordillera Navy, there were not many masts, but there was a huge chimney, the hull shimmered with metal, terrible ramming horns and hideous giant crossbows, like a steel monster covered with spikes all over its body, I really don't know how they floated on the surface of the sea.

And the sailors with incomparably proud and proud expressions on their faces, carrying swords and hanging swords, jumped back and forth on the ship as if they were on the ground, without any suspicion of pretentiousness, and the fierceness and toughness revealed made the people who were busy on the docks realize that this fleet came from an extraordinary background.

As the columns of sailors stepped off the board, the people on the Vermont docks realized that this fleet actually belonged to the Cordillera Navy, to Lord Hathaway, and the surprise mixed with a little pride and pride soon spread in the coastal city of Vermont, compared to the original Carsif fleet with only a dozen small and medium-sized warships, this fleet in front of them was undoubtedly a giant.

And now...... Before they knew it, they already had a fleet that could dominate the seas, enough to protect merchant ships in all directions, and this sense of security was undoubtedly a surprise to any merchant.

Although the sailors' attire was a bit chaotic and chaotic compared to the armor of the Cordillera soldiers, it was a bumpy sea, and it was obviously unrealistic to force the armor to be exactly the same as the attire. However, these are not the concerns of the people, they only know that they already have a powerful fleet of their own to escort their merchant ships from Vermont Harbor. (To be continued......)