Chapter Forty-Eight: Patrick's Dilemma

Winelle is from the Patrick family.

The ancestors of the Patrick family were the founding fathers of the Barak Kingdom, and they were not only successful in war, but also trusted by the king.

But later, due to the upright temperament of each patriarch, more and more people were offended, resulting in the Patrick family being ostracized by the aristocratic circle of the entire Barak Kingdom.

Since two hundred years ago, they have had to live in the Duchy of Patrick, selling ore to make ends meet.

The founding king of the Barak Kingdom held the ancestors of the Patrick family very seriously, and the fiefs allocated to the ancestors of Patrick were very rich, and there were many kinds of mineral resources in the fiefs, including the expensive soul stone mines that could be used to make soul guides.

Many years have passed, and the Duchy of Patrick is still rich in mineral resources.

However, as the power of the Patrick family weakened, more and more people coveted the Duke of Patrick.

A few days ago, the old duke suddenly fell seriously ill and passed away.

Winelle's father disappeared unexpectedly on his way back to the Dukedom of Patrick to inherit the Dukedom.

Only Winelle is left in the direct lineage of Patrick who is eligible to inherit the Duke throne.

The Duke of Patrick is vacant.

According to the laws of the Kingdom of Barak,

If the heir appointed by the previous duke is unable to inherit the ducal title, and the former duke has lost the ability to appoint a new heir, the ducal family can elect a new heir through an internal election within one month.

However, the new heir chosen through this route must be recognized by at least three ducal families, demonstrating to the kingdom that he or she is capable of leading the family to establish itself in the kingdom under special circumstances.

If a new heir cannot be elected within a month, it means that the ducal family has declined.

The kingdom will pay a large sum of gold soul coins to help the ducal family survive the difficult situation, but will reclaim the fief and demote the family's ducal title to a marquis.

Through letters, Winelle learns that the family has tried its best to manage its relationship, but it has only the support of one ducal family, and there are still two duke families.

If they don't win the support of the two more dukedoms soon, the Patricks will lose their ducal titles and the dukedoms they have lived in for generations.

Winelle was anxious.

She hopes to relieve some of the pressure on her family by herself.

She knew that the four generals of Nar City were all from the wealthy families of the Heaven Dou Empire, and the families behind them all had a lot of influence on the noble circle of the Barak Kingdom, and if she could get their help, she might be able to persuade the other dukes of the Barak Kingdom to help the Patrick family.

"As far as I know, you don't seem to be among the four generals in Nar City." Winelle said cautiously.

Dam shook his glass, "Yes, I'm only General Solto's lieutenant, but I'm better than General Solto to help the Patricks out of trouble." ”

"General Dam, I hope for your help." Winelle said seriously.

"General Dam, if you can convince Duke Soi to support me as the new Duke of Patrick, the Soi family will not only have the friendship of the Patrick family forever, but will also be able to obtain the license to operate all the iron ore in the Dukedom of Patrick for a hundred years." Winelle said, holding her chest up.

Dam was silent.

Winelle nervously awaited his reply.

Dam suddenly looked up at her and said, "I've seen your father. ”

Winelle was slightly stunned.

"At a noble drinking party, he knocked over my table and soiled my favorite dress with inferior cider." Dam said slowly.

Many years ago, Dam and Winelle's father, both teenagers, had a conflict at a drinking party.

In full view, the upright Patrick kicked Dam's table, slammed the cask of fruit wine to Dam's head, and then kicked him several times before leaving him in disgrace in the aristocratic circles.

This directly caused him to give up his life of fine clothes and food, leave the Barak Kingdom, and embark on the road of military service.

Dahm has always held a grudge against what happened back then, but he has never been able to find a chance to take revenge.

Until today...

Just as Winier was speechless and didn't know how to answer, Dam said quietly, "It's an old thing, and it's quite interesting to think about it today." Winelle, hatred is temporary, but benefits are eternal. It's okay to convince your father to nominate you as the new Duke of Patrick, but I have a small condition. ”

"Commend you for your generosity, and on behalf of the Patrick family, I thank you for ignoring your past suspicions." Winier was very happy in her heart, "What is the small condition?" ”

I've got a duke for my family!

"It's very simple." A wicked smile appeared on Dam's face, "As long as you spend a wonderful night with me." ”

Winelle was stunned.

Damm raised his head and drank the beautiful figure in the glass, he put the glass on the table, and slowly got up.

Hall Patrick, I can't imagine that the humiliation you inflicted on me back then will now be redoubled on your daughter.

"Don't worry, I won't be rough." General Dam ripped off his shirt, revealing his muscles.

"General Dam, you can't do this," said Winelle in horror.

General Dam grinned, "Winelle, I have to know you better to know you if you're fit to be the new Duke of Patrick. ”

Winelle stood up and ran out the door, and General Dam grabbed her by the sleeve.

"This is my mansion, where can you run?" Dam smirked.

Winelle screamed in fear.

Tear pull

Dam ripped off Winelle's entire sleeve.

Soft skin reflections enter Dam's eyes.

Dam's eyes lit up: "You don't have any clothes under your costume?" ”

Winier was ashamed and indignant: "General Dam, please respect yourself!" ”

"If you don't say it, I'll see for myself." Dam grabbed Winelle's wrist and dragged her into his arms.

Winier was powerless to resist, and before she could react, she was firmly encircled by Dam's arms as strong as steel.

"Hall Patrick's daughter of that bastard, the flower of empire, the young man's dream girl... Soon I'll know what you taste. "Dam kept saying obscene words.

"Let go of me!"

"Help!"

Winier slapped Dam's arm desperately,

She couldn't hear what Dam was saying.

She remembered her father, remembered what her family hoped of her, and her face was filled with tears of humiliation and fear.

Is this how she is going to lose her most precious thing?

She felt immense remorse.

Who can save me!

"General, the Grand Priest of the Martial Spirit Hall is here to visit you!"

Suddenly there was a shout outside the door.

Dahm was displeased.

"What is he doing here?" Dam asked, gasping.

"The Grand Priest wants to invite Miss Winier to the Martial Spirit Hall as a guest!"

Dam's expression froze.