Chapter 9: Lord Viscount
After the hunt, Meron had a feeling that his luck was about to burst, and in retrospect, it was really like that.
When he came to this world, he became a viscount, and he brought a fiancΓ©e who can no longer be described as beautiful!
As soon as I found out that the food was about to run out, and I met a flock of goats, this luck was against the sky.
Of course, in addition to these, Meron also found that the members of the escort team were all elites, and it seemed that Bent also put a lot of thought into choosing the escort team, which surprised Merron.
The warrior here is equal to a soldier, and depending on how a soldier is, it can be seen at a glance through reaction speed, subconscious movements, etc.
As a former king of soldiers, Meron knows these things very well.
After O'Neid and the others finished packing up their prey, Meron decided to return home, first, it was not early, and second, this time there was a lot of gains, and no matter how much it was, it was not easy to take it.
On the way back, the attitude of everyone in the escort team towards Meron changed, at first it was just respect for the precious, and now it is more fiery.
This kind of thing is ethereal, but it is not easy to obtain.
"Oh, dear Viscount! Today's harvest is so rich! β
When they returned to the castle, it was already dark, and O'Barton and the people who stayed at the castle waited at the door early to welcome everyone back.
In fact, there were not many people left in the castle, Obardon, Lola, and a groom, a manservant, and two maids......
"Steward O'Badon, our prey harvest today is quite abundant, there are twenty-four goats, and that's not counting the five alive. Oh yes, and there's a rabbit that's also very fat. β
O'Neid, who has always been taciturn, is excited to share today's abundant harvest with the people in the castle.
"Of course, all this is God's affection, and it is the light of Lord Viscount shining on us, if it were not for Lord Viscount, it is estimated that our harvest would only be a rabbit and a goat."
With that, Oneid respectfully saluted Meron.
"Praise to Lord Viscount!"
The rest of the people also saluted Meron respectfully and shouted in unison.
"I really want to know how the Viscount has performed heroically today, but let's welcome the Viscount and our warriors into the castle first, and then talk about it together by watching the warm fire, although the night is not cold now."
O'Barton and O'Neid hugged each other, then made a welcoming gesture to Meron and spoke.
"Ladies and gentlemen of the castle, welcome back Lord Viscount." O'Neid stretched out his arms and shouted.
"Welcome back, Lord Viscount!"
Everyone chanted in unison.
Smiling, Meron walked towards the castle.
Meron was out for the first time, so naturally it was the first time to enjoy this kind of welcome ceremony.
Although it felt a little twisted, this was the etiquette of the nobles to welcome the castle owner home, and it was quite lively, so it was simply up to O'Barton and the others.
Today, Meron thinks a lot, for everything in this world, to change, but also to adapt.
There were no electric lights or candles or anything like that, just some burning wood for lighting.
Sitting on the main seat, Meron suddenly felt something short, and asked O'Barton, "Old butler, how much wine do we have?" β
Wine, this is one of the things that this world has had the most profound impact on Meron.
In this backward world, it is enough to have wine, which is enough to remember.
"Dear Viscount, we still have a vat and a half of beer, and six vat of fruit wine. Of course, you know, we don't have red wine, the last time we tasted red wine was in the Earl's castle, and many years have passed, but we still remember the sweet taste. β
As he spoke, O'Barton slammed his mouth as if he had tasted a delicious drink.
Shaking his head helplessly, Meron knew that this old man was a complete drunkard, and he had been talking a lot, but he immediately changed his mind when he mentioned wine.
In this world, red wine is a scarce commodity, only the high nobles are eligible to enjoy it, and red wine is a rare commodity in the earl, as for white wine, there is no one.
Beer is a common commodity for the middle nobility, but it only appears at formal banquets, and Meron is also stained with the light of Bante, otherwise it would be good to be able to drink some fruit wine at the level of the viscount.
Now O'Barton's slander at the mention of red wine really can't satisfy him.
Spreading his hands, Meron comforted: "I think there will be these things, in addition to red wine, there will be a lot of delicious wine waiting for you." β
Obadon also spread his hands: "May the Viscount be glorious and affectionate!" It would be nice to have one more wine tasting. β
"Okay, today each person has a glass of beer to celebrate our abundant harvest, and the fruit wine has also come out of three large jars, so everyone can enjoy it." With a wave of his hand, Meron said loudly.
Listening to the wine, everyone's eyes showed a look of fanaticism.
For most people, not to mention the rarity of red wine, even the most high-end fruit wine may not be tasted for a lifetime.
"Thank you, Lord Viscount, for your generosity!"
O'Barton, the old drunkard, almost jumped up in excitement.
Don't look at what he says, this wine and that wine, the amount of wine that can be drunk is very limited.
All the gasps in the castle add up to less than twenty people, and a glass of beer per person is basically one tank, and the remaining half tank is reserved for O'Bardon to satisfy his usual cravings.
The vat of fruit wine is much larger than that of beer, and each person can divide about two large cups into one vat at all.
After tasting a sip of beer, Meron felt that the brewing technology in this world was not bad, the taste was exactly the same as the original, and the fruit wine was also tasted, which was similar to that of the guests, but with a little more wine flavor and a stronger taste of fruit.
Slowly lowering the wine glass, Meron continued: "Let Aunt Lola prepare dinner, don't eat bread or anything tonight, make a few goats, everyone in the castle will eat mutton today." β
O'Barton didn't react for a moment, and almost squirted out the beer in his mouth that he was reluctant to swallow, and said in disbelief: "Lord Viscount is saying that everyone in the castle eats mutton tonight?" β
This is not a joke, although there are not many people in the castle, but there are only four women, and the rest are all prime-aged laborers, and the amount of food is not small, it is estimated that three goats are not enough, and the fat rabbit is brought with them.
If these things are exchanged for resources with other territories, they can definitely be exchanged for a lot, turning into wheat and bran, which is enough for everyone in the castle for a week's rations.
It doesn't seem like much to say, but if you think about it carefully, you can't eat anything for a few days, or when the castle is about to run out of food......
Knowing that this old man was the reaction, Meron smiled slightly and nodded slightly: "Yes, everyone eats mutton today, be full, don't care how much you eat." β
It's all so straightforward, O'Barton can only nod: "Thank you Lord Viscount for your generosity!" β
"Oh! Thank you Lord Viscount for your generosity! β
Everyone in the hall stood up in unison and cheered.
Usually bread is scarce, it is good to eat a few slices of black bread during the festival, as for meat, you can't eat five pieces a year, you have to be full tonight, so everyone can't be excited.
Looking at the simple and sincere smiles on everyone's faces, Meron was also very happy.
Perhaps due to the influence of Meron in this world, Meron has no strangeness here, especially these people around him, let alone outsiders, looking at them happy, Meron is happy in his heart.
"Onid, you arrange a few people to help in the kitchen, there is only one male servant in our castle, and he is too busy, and the maids can't get those goats at all, you know!" O'Barton clapped his hands, motioned for everyone to be quiet, and said to O'Neid.
"Old butler, don't bother Captain O'Neid, I'm willing to help."
Before O'Neid could speak, Jamie got up and said.
"I'm willing to help, I feel like I've already smelled lamb."
"You glutton, this is all the affection and generosity of Lord Viscount, thank you Lord Viscount!"
There is meat to eat, and everyone is highly motivated and willing to help!
Taking a sip of beer, Meron felt that this kind of life was not bad, but he turned around, and just happened to see Yalina, and he was a little surprised.
From the moment she decided to eat mutton, everyone was happy to close her mouths, it seemed that only she had no smile on her face, her eyebrows were slightly tight, and she was a little unhappy!