There is a lot of truth in saying that great people are the most moral about themselves. He does not allow the imposition of dissident views on himself, because they greatly obscure his judgment of the self.

– Otto Weininger (Austrian philosopher)

The Earl of Hamilton, who had been in the Governor's Palace for most of the day, was planning to return to his palace to arrange for some members of his trusted family to go to Le Monnier County to receive the five towns given to the Hamilton family by the Marquis of Bedouin.

"Count Abraham, haven't you been idle at home lately to cultivate your self-cultivation, why do you have time to bring your followers to the Doge's Mansion today?" After a few days, Count Hamilton's attitude towards Count Abraham was obviously not as respectful as before.

"I am not like you, Earl Hamilton, you are a loyal man in the eyes of the Governor of Bedouin, and you must serve by the Governor of Bedouin at all times, and I am just an ordinary nobleman who has lost power, how can I compare with you?"

Anyone can hear the irony in Count Abraham's words, and how can Count Hamilton be an exception, but the proud Count Hamilton did not take Count Abraham's ridicule to heart.

This is not because of Count Hamilton's generosity, but because of the usual mentality of the imperial nobles, for Count Hamilton, the prosperity of his family and the growing stability of his power are the most powerful counterattack to Count Abraham, and there is no need to say more.

Earl Hamilton, who seemed to be smiling, said: "Although it is true that in terms of loyalty, I, Hamilton, am indeed the most loyal of all the nobles to His Excellency the Governor, but in terms of ability, it is you, Earl Abraham, who are firmly in the first place!"

"Nonsense!" Looking at the smiling Earl Hamilton, the irascible Woodlow directly retorted: "You Hamilton is just a villain who takes the throne by slapping his beard, why can you compare it with our earl?

"Presumptuous!"

"Woodlaw shut up!"

Two loud shouts rang out at the same time, the first one full of angry rebuke from the angry Earl of Hamilton, and the latter full of maintenance from the old and dignified Earl Abraham.

Woodlaw, who did not take Earl Hamilton in his eyes, did not dare to disobey Count Abraham's orders, and he was indignant, staring at Earl Hamilton with devouring eyes, eager to pull out the long sword at his waist and slaughter the other party on the spot!

Looking at Woodlow, who was still full of unruliness, Earl Hamilton, who was trembling with anger, said in a solemn tone: "Count Abraham, is this your way of commanding?

Accusations such as laxity in control are innocuous reproaches to anyone, but the public attack of high nobles by low-ranking nobles is clearly stipulated in the laws of the empire, and in serious cases, they may even be deprived of their noble titles!

As the temporary leader of his own camp, Count Abraham had to come forward and explain: "Count Hamilton, you must also know that the temper of the down-and-out nobles who have lost power is always not good; ”

Earl Abraham's face softening was definitely a pleasant joy for Earl Hamilton, who had been pressed by him, and Earl Hamilton, whose face flashed with a smile on his face, said happily: "Hmph, how can Earl Ben have a problem with the lowest knight!"

"You ......" Earl Hamilton's words were so striking that they not only completely angered the impulsive Woodlow, but even the other five knight representatives could not suppress their anger, but fortunately, with Earl Abraham present, he grabbed Woodlow, who almost drew his sword.

"Why, you, a lowly knight, still want to use a sword against me, a dignified earl?" said Earl Hamilton, who was disdainful, and Woodlaw, who could not bear it anymore, turned around and left in a fit of rage.

Looking at Woodrow, who was angry and angry, and the knights who were holding back their anger, Count Abraham, who was expressionless, said to Count Hamilton calmly: "Earl Hamilton, I want to see His Excellency the Governor, I wonder if you can ask me to see him on your behalf?"

"Of course!" Earl Hamilton, who laughed at Woodlow's departure, agreed without thinking about it: "With your status and status as Earl Abraham, I don't think Your Excellency the Governor will refuse your request to see you, so I'll go and help you go in and ask." ”

After speaking, Earl Hamilton left Count Abraham and others to stand outside the door of the governor's palace, and he himself re-entered the governor's palace, which was full of patrolling guards, and at this time, a knight beside the earl of Abraham could not help but ask him:

"Your Excellency, why do we have to be so stubborn about that fellow Hamilton? He is an earl, and you are also an earl, why should we allow him to speak disrespectfully in front of you, and deliberately humiliate you so many times?"

"Because I chose to leave the Governor's Palace, and he chose to be the first to swear allegiance to the Governor of Bedouin, we must put up with his deliberate difficulties if we want to return to the Governor's command, otherwise we will not even have a chance to return!"

Standing at the door of the Doge's Palace, Count Abraham would not make his words too clear, and the knights, who knew the true purpose of their return to the Doge's Palace, did not say anything more after understanding what Count Abraham meant.

As for Woodlow's departure, in the eyes of Count Abraham, the benefits still outweigh the disadvantages, and if Woodlow, who is known for his jealousy and hatred and impatience, is not angered by the arrogant Earl Hamilton, it will attract special attention from those who have a heart.

Earl Hamilton, who walked to the courtyard of the Governor's Palace, whispered to Governor Bedouin, who was enjoying the singing and dancing in the courtyard: "Your Excellency, Count Abraham outside the palace and the representatives of the knights who left with him last time want to see you. ”

"Count Abraham?" the Marquis of Bedouin, who was very surprised, frowned slightly, and asked Count Hamilton, "Didn't he want to remain neutral between us and Bai Feng?

The dissatisfaction revealed by the Marquis of Bedouin's words made the Earl of Hamilton, who was still a little apprehensive in his heart, instantly reassured, and as long as the Marquis of Bedouin's dissatisfaction with Count Abraham remained, he was fully sure that he would maintain his current position unshakable.

"Your Excellency, I think it may be that the recent retreat of the Fire Legion has given Count Abraham and his children a glimpse of your strength and courage, and they want to return to you in exchange for the revival of their family. ”

Count Hamilton, who was inferior to Count Abraham in his own ability and resourcefulness, naturally rejected Count Abraham's return, but he was extremely shrewd and did not directly advise the Marquis of Bedouin to refuse, but deliberately belittled Count Abraham.

"Hmph! How can there be such a cheap thing in the world! He thinks that I don't have the strength to fight Bai Feng, so he chose to leave me, and now he sees that my strength is getting stronger and stronger, and he wants to come back and get a piece of the pie, he Abraham is too smart!"

The Earl of Hamilton, who revisited the past, soon aroused the anger of the Marquis of Bedouin, and the Marquis of Bedouin, who held a small grudge, gritted his teeth with hatred for Count Abraham when he thought of Count Abraham's resolute departure that day!