The aroma of black tea is overflowing. Under the backdrop of the sunset outside the bright windows, it is even more relaxed and calm.

Although, the hearts of the two people sitting in front of this small coffee table are actually calm on the surface, but secretly there are turbulent waves.

Three minutes had passed since Osborne knocked on the door and the teacups were placed in front of them. But neither Helliga nor Osborne seem to know where to start.

"......" gently picked up the teacup and took a sip of black tea—in the end, it was the veteran Osborne, who opened his mouth first: "How is this black tea of the Liber royal family compared to the treasures of the Viscount's family?" ”

“…… Sorry, I don't know much about tea. "My family doesn't have all the elaborate manners of the traditional aristocracy," he honestly admits...... Black tea or something, it's all brewed and drunk casually. It's not the same as the attention of the big nobles...... So I can't tell the difference between good and bad black tea. ”

"Yes......" Osborne nodded, as if agreeing with the answer, and then shook his head again, "However, not everything you said was true. ”

"Huh?"

"You just said ...... Your family, the Viscount's family, is not a "traditional aristocracy", is it? Osborne said softly, "But it seems to me that the nobility and self-esteem of Khötzwell are the inheritors of the 'aristocratic spirit' that Emperor Drakells said back then...... As for meals, the many etiquettes of receiving people and things are too heavy in the so-called great nobles...... To the point of disgusting hypocrisy. ”

"I can get praise from your mouth...... Father must be proud. ”

"Hehe, there's no need to be humble. It is no secret that His Excellency the Viscount has close contacts with the Imperial Capital Political Academy...... Although he was not an expert in academics, he was often able to offer some very unique insights - His Excellency Regnitz...... Ah, the current chief consul of the imperial capital......" Osborne explained, seeing Heliga's puzzled expression, "and these insights are highly rated, and they often tell me some of their stories...... Hehe, I can say that I have benefited a lot. ”

"That's right...... When his father was young, due to physical reasons, he had to give up the martial arts inheritance of swordsmanship in the aristocratic court. Heliga nodded, "So he focused on the research." ”

"Obviously frustrated by fate, but able to pick himself up again and shine in another field...... This strength and forbearance are the qualities that the imperial nobles should have...... It's a pity that under the glory of the "Four Famous Families", it is now full of corruption. The "aristocratic spirit" that the empire once prided itself on has begun to slowly disappear in this country, and even slowly become a luxury that can only be seen in a few local nobles...... It's the sadness of the country, don't you think? ”

“…… Hehe, you're taking my word for it, right? Heliga smiled, for some reason, the prime minister in front of him had completely lost the momentum in front of Olivebat, and at this moment he was more like a kind elder, "Do you regret the fact that he failed to resist the pressure and finally had to fall to the Duke's house?" ”

“…… You are perceptive, even though you have not been involved in any political events...... Is this heredity? Osborne closed his eyes, "It doesn't seem to be useful to go around these circles in front of you, so I'll just say it." Indeed, when I first learned the news, I also felt regret that your father did not persevere, and it really made me feel sorry. But then something happened that slowly dispelled that idea. ”

"Things?"

"As you know, I've always been committed to fighting the aristocratic faction...... To be honest, I'm actually curious about why those originally determined aristocratic factions were unknowingly pulled away by the "Four Famous Families", even though they seemed so reluctant...... My dear friend, Baron Schwarzer of the North, does not seem to waver in his position...... Later, I learned about what they did through the news from the Intelligence Bureau. Osborne took another sip of tea, "If the local nobility refuses to be recruited by the great nobility, there will be a large number of their minions, on the one hand, to exclude him through social circles, and on the other hand, to restrict the development of their territories economically, and to take advantage of the pressure of the populace whose quality of life has diminished...... These aristocrats, who have a sense of responsibility to the people, can only ...... in the end Surrender willingly. ”

"......" Heiliga did not speak. It is not uncommon for the prime minister to know about these things, what he cares about is the prime minister's further thoughts.

"Of course, there are exceptions and so on...... For example, the "Sword Maker of Light", because of the legend of the Holy Maiden, even now, no one dares to face the edge that has been handed down from the time of the Emperor...... And then there's Baron Schwarzer, whom I just mentioned. When he was young, he was a good friend of His Majesty the Emperor, plus ...... Some things made him gradually fade out of the core social circle of the aristocracy, so he didn't care much about some deliberate exclusion and ridicule, so that he could clear himself. However, such exceptions are not replicable after all...... After a long time, no matter what happens, it is impossible for nobles to continue to maintain the quality of honesty and nobility. ”

"What do you mean?" Before he knew it, Heliga was beginning to feel that the Prime Minister's statement made a lot of sense—and because of this, he knew that it was time to say what he was up to.

"Just now I tried to win His Highness Olibat into the camp of the reformers, but the prince still doesn't seem to have figured it out, and is still trying to find a perfect ending that will satisfy both parties......" Osborne shook his head in disappointment, "but your words...... I think I should see it more thoroughly than Oliebat...... That's right. ”

“…… My father's point was that the way the aristocracy ruled their territories was actually fundamentally behind the centralized control and distribution of resources in the country – that's why you're telling me, aren't you? "But just because my father thinks that way doesn't mean I think the same way." ”

"That's why you chose the same path as Olivebat?"

"No...... I chose to join the Prince's side only because he might be able to help my family out of trouble. As for what happens after that...... I'm afraid no one can stop it. And most importantly, if you join you, join the reformers, it will be a new wave, and the country will enter a realm over which no one can control...... Maybe you've seen a lot and know what to expect, but ...... I'm not ready. Sorry, I wasn't as mature as you thought I was, and I let you down. ”

"Huh...... Where did it come from. Osborne laughed, "As a young man, being able to see your own shortcomings can be said to be great wisdom." Besides, you are young, but you have not been affected by the praise of those heroes, and you can still have the ability to think independently, which is even more rare. Should it be said that he is worthy of the "last noble"? ”

With that, Osborne stood up.

"That's all for the conversation...... I think you see it more thoroughly and wisely than His Royal Highness...... This conversation is not in vain for the Ministry of Intelligence to investigate you. ”

With that, Osborne left the room.