The Swieser Confederation was founded by the 12 families, and the federal rulers were held by elite politicians trained by the 12 families.

The Bates family is undoubtedly the head of the twelve families, the patriarch Mayer Bates is seventy years old this year, and with his efforts, the Bates family has mastered the minerals and railways of the entire Sviser Federation, and has been involved in various fields, making the Bates family firmly stand at the top of the twelve families.

The eldest son, Solomon Bates, is a calm and shrewd and capable man who is currently a member of the federal parliament and is preparing to run for federal governorship.

The second son, Brian Bates, has a detached personality and quick thinking, taking over 20% of the family's economy from his father Mayer Batesens, and running business all year round.

The third son, Nathan Bates, has a ruthless personality and is sinister and ruthless, and was left at Victoria University by Mayer Batesens, relying on his own ruthless methods and family support to mix up a world, controlling 70% of Victoria's gray trade and about 50% of the territory.

Old Meyer was sitting in the study, looking at the second son in front of him, the three children each inherited some of his advantages, and the second son Brian was the most suitable for him, with a keen economic sense and always able to seize business opportunities and bring a lot of benefits to the family.

But at this moment, Old Meyer was a little angry, this kid actually used the new generation of magic energy ships secretly developed by the family and the Mage Association to deal with personal matters.

Although the ship was bought by Brian out of his own pocket.

"Do you have anything you want to explain?" said old Mayer, looking at Brian, his voice coming from his voice, he was very old, his hair was gray, and it glowed a little yellow in the light.

"Father, I am willing to bear the punishment. Brian knelt on one knee, although he said so, but he knew in his heart how much benefit the little ghost's bloodline could bring to the family, this was his biggest bargaining chip.

"Well, you," sighed old Meyer, straightening his back, "how could that war be a small merchant like us to be involved in? ”

"That child has the last of his ghostly bloodlines, and I trust that the President of the Mage Guild, His Excellency Hon. Okanin, will gladly take him as an apprentice. Brian whispered.

"Maybe that kid can attract that old fellow Okanin" Old Meyer believed Brian's words, he was just an ordinary man, but Brian was sent to study at the Mage Academy by himself since he was a child.

Although Brian has no talent for magic and is still only a bronze mage, he knows a lot about them.

"And what about this order?" said old Meyer, who was old but still quick in his mind, thinking about how to deal with the Aslan's questioning.

"It's a success, Muru likes that batch of arcane cores very much, and the batch of spider crystals exchanged is also very pure. "Brian has already coped, and on the way back to the Federation of Svizer Federation, he has completed the deal with the West African Plus Empire.

"You're doing a good job, that guy Muru is very honest and a good trading partner. Old Meyer stopped banging on the table.

He placed his fingers in front of him and stared at Brian, "Then you go to Okanin." I hope that kid will be as you think, and will be favored by the old guy who eats meat and doesn't spit out bones. ”

Old Mayer paused, staring at Brian with a cold look, "Next time, don't let me know that you did such a ridiculous thing." Otherwise we're all going to be bothered. ”

"The child understood. Brian saluted and turned to go out the door, beads of sweat oozing from his hooked nose, his stiff body freed, and he squirmed towards the door like a slime. "Sure enough, the pressure is still so great when facing my father. ”

An inopportune voice suddenly sounded, startling Brian.

"You see, what have I discovered? a decadent brother! we can try to capture him, a brother can give us energy for days, and we slowly approach him from the side, being careful not to make any noise. Hey, I got it, he looks terrible. ”

A tall young man hooked Brian's shoulder from behind, "Second brother, when did you come back?"

"Nathan, can you stop getting out of nowhere, it's scary. Brian slapped Nathan's hand off. Grunted angrily.

"Anyway, what did you do wrong, my father hasn't slept well in the past two months, and my business is not doing well," Nathan looked at Brian with some anger.

"What kind of business are you, it's just training a private army for the family" Brian was a little disdainful, "I smuggled His Royal Highness back from the Ghost Country, I'm afraid the Aslan people found out..."

“...... I found out that you are suitable for being a gang, second brother, and dare to do anything, but those Aslans are notoriously unreasonable, and as brutal as beasts in the Land of Chaos. Nathan's expression was a little surprised, he didn't expect the second brother to really dare to do this.

"Alas... Don't mention it, by the way, I think there's a lion cub on your side?" Brian remembered something, and slammed his fist into his palm.

"Vina, she's not mine, the little lion is proud," Nathan shrugged helplessly, saying he couldn't do anything about it.

The two brothers got along well, and at last Brian ordered one of his men to go to his yard on St. Bell Street and inform the little ghost that he would not be going back tonight.

As for Brian, this heartless guy hooked up with his brother and went to drink...

Early the next morning, Brian woke up in Nathan's house, looking at the dim room in front of him, with some heart palpitations, he had a nightmare, Bright had a mutiny, and the little ghost was framed.

The strong feeling of palpitations gave him a bad premonition, and he hurriedly sent someone to prepare the car and rushed to St. Bert's No. 2 Courtyard.

When Brian arrived, he was stunned by the sight before him, the police had cordoned off the entire yard, and the St. Bell II had burned down to rubble.

He sent someone to clear the way, and he himself stepped forward to identify himself and ask the police what had happened.

"Mr. Brian, there was an evil devil advent ritual in your yard last night, and everyone in the courtyard has been confirmed dead, and according to the current clues, it is known that they were actively sacrificed. The police recounted the case to Brian.

Brian was a little unable to stand and almost fell to the ground, but was hurriedly supported by two bodyguards, panting for breath and a little panicked.

"Mr. Brian, please cooperate with our investigation, and we will ask you a few questions. The police officer knew Brian's identity and his expression was respectful.

"Yes, yes," Brian finally relented, but his face turned pale.

"Do you often live in this yard?" the policeman asked, pulling out a pen and paper, to Brian.

"It's not... I've been running business all year round... Nor will it be in Victoria for a few days a year. Brian was still a little frightened, and his voice trembled a little

"And who's running this yard?" the policeman nodded and continued.

"My butler Bright, he's the old man of our family, and he doesn't see anything weird, but I haven't been back much in years..."Brian thought for a moment and found that he seemed to have found the problem.

"Could it be...?" Brian looked at the policeman, his expression a little incredulous.

"That's right, we judged that a battle broke out here, it was fierce, and the corpses of several servants were found inside, all of them were sacrificed voluntarily, and that butler of yours only had one arm left, and there were serious signs of demonic erosion, and I am afraid that he was the main object of the arrival. ”

"Can you let me go in and have a look?" asked Brian, his heart dead at the moment, hoping nothing more than the little ghost.

"I don't recommend this, this sacrifice is extremely cruel, I am afraid it will cause you discomfort, and it will not help us in our case. The policeman calmly told Brian, and he patted Brian on the shoulder, "I understand your current mood and hope you can mourn." ”

"Well... All right... If there is any progress in the case, please let me know as soon as possible" Brian said, pulling a check from his pocket and tearing out one of them, "Here are 20,000 gold coins, which can be withdrawn directly from the banks owned by Batesens." ”

"Okay, Mr. Brian, we'll do it as soon as possible. The policeman quietly took the check and hid it in his cuff.

Brian returned to the car and told the servant beside him, "Inform Nathan and let him dig three feet into the ground and find His Royal Highness for me." ”

The rising Suhn lights up the Victorian sky, and the light of the Eternal Lighthouse is obscured.