After entering Matthew's private room, the two sat down as hosts. Matthew pointed to the Savoy-style dishes, hot tea, and wine on the table, and said, "Please use it." ”

Gao Duos smiled, just picked up the hot tea, rubbed it in his hand, felt the warm heat of the teacup, and asked, "Forgive my presumptuousness, Lord Viscount, I have a question that I always hope to get from you." ”

Matthew poured a glass of wine and smiled, "Where, if there's anything you need my answer, it's a matter of course." ”

"Then forgive me for taking the plunge." Gao Duos bowed his head slightly, and asked: "Viscount Emathew's prestige in the country of Savoy is naturally known to everyone, and everyone knows about it, and I am just an unknown person, and the people who know me are only a few friends, why did I enter your field of vision?" ”

Matthew was slightly stunned, then raised his wine glass, took a sip of wine, and said lightly: "The reason is very simple, you should know the relationship between me and my younger brother, Viscount Caesar." ”

Gaudus was silent for a moment, and then replied cautiously: "Who among the people of Savoy would not know about your relationship with Viscount Caesar?" We all know that both of you are the most proud sons of the old earl, the pillars of the country, and close brothers. ”

"Intimate brothers? Hehe. Matthew smiled and said, "I did have a close relationship with Viscount Caesar, but now it's a competitive relationship..."

When Gaudus heard this, he quickly got up, put his hands on his chest in a cross, and bowed his body, performing the standard Savoy etiquette.

Matthew hurriedly held him up and said, "Mr. Gaudos, as a magician, you don't have to salute us nobles. ”

Gaudus smiled, still insisting on finishing the whole ceremony. Why doesn't a magician have to salute the nobles, and that doesn't depend on the strength and status of both sides? As the first viscount of Savoy, according to the traditional system of elder succession, Matthew is the future Count of Savoy! If you really don't have any scruples because of your identity as a magician, then in the end, you will be remembered in your heart, and you don't know how you died in the end, right?!

The two sides sat down again, and just as Matthew was about to talk about his relationship with Caesar, Gaudus quickly got up again and gave a polite salute.

Both of Gaudus's gifts prevented Viscount Matthew from continuing to speak about his relationship with Viscount Caesar.

Matthew's expression was a little displeased, and he said lightly, "Mr. Gaudos, why are you so polite? ”

Why?

The reason for this is that Gauldos simply can't know what he shouldn't know.

There are some things that should not be heard, once you listen to them, it means that you are involved in the whirlpool of political struggle, and you are really burning yourself, and there is absolutely no possibility of being alone and there is no room for mediation.

Only when you stand in line and choose a good person, can you listen to those things that should not be heard.

But at present, Gao Duos has no idea of taking sides, after all, the current situation of the political struggle is still unclear, and it is not yet known who has more chances of winning between Caesar and Matthew.

After the ceremony, Gao Duos said calmly and resolutely: "It is my honor to be invited by you as Viscount Matthew, but the matter between you and Caesar is a family affair of the Titus family, and I, after all, am only an outsider, so... Please forgive me. ”

Hehe, this guy really doesn't want to get involved with me and Caesar.

But at this point, everyone must stand in line, and who can stand on the sidelines?

Matthew's eyes flashed with a hint of fierceness, but this fierceness immediately disappeared into the depths of his eyes, and his eyes returned to that pleasant warmth and peace.

"Mr. Gaudos, you are serious. In that case, well, I'll answer your question, because of my relationship with Caesar, I need to know the movements of some people, such as the little princess Belea, such as Don Quixote..."

When Gaudus heard the name "Belia", his heart couldn't help but waver.

Could it be that Belia leaked out?

I only heard Matthew continue: "I learned of your existence by learning about Don Quixote's movements. ”

Hearing this, Gaudus nodded, relieved.

It seems that Belya kept her agreement with herself and did not divulge any information about herself.

"Also, I have some connections in the Turin branch of the Mage's Guild Design, and I've done some research about you... You are a necromancer with great potential, and my mage friends have a high opinion of you. ”

In an instant, Gaudus's heart was beating fast!

Unexpectedly, Matthew still has connections in the self-proclaimed "neutral" Mage Guild!

He suddenly remembered something Stephen had said to himself:

……

"At present, there is an undercurrent in the city of Turin, you must be careful."

"In addition, if you want to sell the array, it is best to go through the hands of some people and sell it separately, after all, an array mage, even a junior array mage, is very eye-catching."

"If anything happens, just come here. Although the Mage Guild is a loosely structured organization, anyone who dares to attack the various branches of the guild is tantamount to starting a war against the guild. So here's the safest place to take refuge. ”

……

Sure enough, for the sake of this power struggle, Matthew's tentacles even infiltrated the Mage Guild.

However, it seems that his connections in the Mage Guild should be very limited, and he can probably only learn some information about himself through the Mage Guild, but he can't directly mobilize the power of the Mage Guild. Otherwise, how could he have told me such information?

……

"I need your help, Mr. Gaudos." Matthew said sincerely.

Gaudus had a smile on his face, but he was already feeling a little uncomfortable.

It's not hard to refuse someone else's request, but it's a hassle to refuse Matthew's request.

Let's start with the "Bellia Disappearance" that happened not long ago. Although there is no direct evidence that he is the mastermind behind the murder of Princess Belea, from the perspective of interests, if Belia dies and confirms Caesar's murder charges, then the biggest beneficiary is Matthew himself.

If he is the mastermind behind the scenes, but he does not leave a trace, it proves that this is a very neat and capable person.

Judging from his performance just now, he behaves politely, talks warmly, has a sincere expression, and has no aristocratic pretensions, and his words are full of respect for himself, and at the same time proves that this is a person who knows how to restrain himself and is also very charismatic.

In the end, in order to win the battle for the earl, he disregarded his family affection and dared to attack his own sister, which proved that this was a cold-blooded, ruthless, bold and reckless man who knew how to defeat the enemy.

He has all the basic qualities of a conspirator, and how can he refuse to be wooed by such a man?

Gaudos was silent for a long time, then asked, "Forgive me, but I need a reason. ”

"Why?"

Matthew smiled and said, "My Marquis of Savoy, oh no, Duchy, my Duchy needs a protector mage, a mage who commands the whole country, and in order to match his power, I will canonize him as an earl!" I think it's you! ”

Gawdos nodded, and Matthew offered his price: status, honor, power.

"Well, can I think about it? I'm now... The heart is like a mess. ”

Matthew nodded and said, "Yes, waiting for your reply." ”

After Gauldos got up, he gave one last salute and said, "It's a pleasure to be able to visit us, goodbye." ”

"Goodbye."

Looking at the back of Gao Duos leaving, Matthew's gentle expression became more and more indifferent.

"Hmph, another wall-riding faction at both ends of the first rat."

He drank another glass of wine and sat quietly in his seat.

At this moment, there was another knock on the door.

Matthew opened the door and smiled, "It's you, Adams, did you bring any good news?" ”

The dusty Adams didn't care about patting the dust off his body, handed over a scroll, and said, "This is the agreement you signed with the Medice family, please take a look." ”

Matthew opened the scroll, skimmed through it, and smiled, "Well done, Adams." ”

"It's an honor to be able to serve you."

Matthew nodded, put the agreement away, then took out a portrait, handed it to Adams, and said, "Send someone to follow him." ”

Adams nodded, unfolding the portrait.

This is a portrait with simple strokes, but vivid and expressive, which well reflects the pale hair color characteristics of the other person and the pale skin characteristics.

It was Gaudus who painted it.