"Boy, it's your turn. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 Info "Knight Ovaltine, who pushed the door out, raised his hand and pressed his thumb against the door of the reception room behind him.

"Mr. Ovaltin, it's going to be hard for you to take it over." Turning to look at the knight, he said with feeling.

Hearing this, the Knight of Ovaltine stared at Barrett's face for a long time: "Is the expression on my face so obvious?" ”

"No, it's not! The Earl has just left you behind, and there is definitely something to tell you! Contacting Lord Earl mentioned that the war letter was about to arrive, and I don't think it would be an easy job. Barrett said, shaking his head.

"Yes! It's not an easy job. Knight Ovaltine nodded unabashedly, "But I can't tell you exactly what the job is. ”

"I'm not trying to find out any secrets." Barrett smiled, "I'd better hurry up and get in!" Don't keep the Earl waiting. ”

"Hopefully you'll be as lucky as I am!" When the Knight of Ovaltine left, he waved his hand to say goodbye.

The Knights of Ovaltine just said that it was not entirely ironic. Although he had just taken over a heavy burden in the reception room. But that is not entirely a burden and a duty, and the power and benefits that come with it are equally satisfying. For a self-motivated person, it can indeed be called lucky.

Stroking the translucent paulownia paint on the wooden door, Barrett pushed the door in with a slight force: "Lord Earl, are you looking for me?" ”

"That's right, come in!" Count Boreham beckoned, "Close the door by the way, the eyes and ears of the Lucia may have lurked around us." ”

"Lucia's eyes and ears?" After slamming the door shut, Barrett raised his voice slightly.

The Earl of Boreham nodded: "That's right! The eyes and ears of the Lucian people. Of course, with the intelligence level of our Bolim Territory, those spies recruited by the Lucians may not even be able to blend in with the middle level. But that doesn't stop them from finding a way to eavesdrop. ”

"Find a way to eavesdrop?" Barrett immediately turned his head to the door that had been closed, "But that's not an easy thing to do!" ”

"But as long as there is a temptation of profit, some of them will always take the risk to give it a try." The Earl of Boreham narrowed his eyes, and the smiling expression made Barrett feel dangerous for no apparent reason.

So after a little deliberation, he said tentatively, "So are you going to open a self-examination and clean them up before the war?" ”

"Those small roles aren't worth the effort." The Earl of Boreham put down the teacup in his hand at this time, "Keep them, and they may come in handy when the time is right in the future." ”

"Let them pass on fake news?" Barrett immediately understood the Earl's intentions.

"The Lucians have always been rough in this regard. We've had several suspicious targets locked in for years. The reason why they haven't taken action until now is to pit them with hatred one day. "In front of Barrett, the Earl of Boreham did not hide it, apparently taking it as his confidant.

Hearing this, Barrett nodded: "With your means, Lord Earl, it should be easy to fool those guys. ”

"That's not sure, there are smart people among those greedy guys. It takes a lot of effort to get them to believe the disinformation. Although the Earl of Boreham said this, the smug expression made Barrett feel a little insincere.

Hearing this, Barrett asked the question that had been muffled in his heart: "Lord Earl, you have said so much, do you need me to participate in that kind of misleading task?" ”

"That's right! One of these options requires you to be involved, so let's be warned. Don't be completely unprepared by then. The Earl of Boreham smiled at this, "But there is a more important reason why I am keeping you now. The 'Broken Peak' in your hand can be used for further ancient rituals. ”

"Is it a 'secondary inheritance' ritual? I'm level enough now, but is the family contribution enough? Barrett asked not quite surely.

The Earl of Boreham tapped his finger on the coffee table: "How much do you think the return of this operation will be?" Rescue operations deep behind enemy lines have always been a high-risk, high-reward model. ”

"And what about the second test of the ancient ritual?" Barrett touched his chin, "The first one is Snow Mountain Survival?" Then this time it won't be a trial of flaming lava! ”

"Looks like you've put in a lot of effort before." Count Boram nodded with satisfaction, "This trial will be arranged for you on a volcanic island in the south. The family had been operating there for many years, and the dangers of beasts and other dangers were under control. ”

"A volcanic island run by the family in the south? Could it be an overseas enclave? Is that also the family's sphere of influence? Barrett blurted out this thought in his head.

The Earl of Boreham laughed silently, but this attitude made Barrett more convinced of his suspicions. Then he seemed to think of something, and asked, "Is that an illegal territory unknown to the kingdom?" ”

"It's not a territory. We don't have a reliable legal authority there. However, it is an uninhabited island in the sea, so there are no competitors at all. At this point, the Earl of Boreham paused, "But the fewer people who know this secret, the better." ”

"If we were discoverers and developers, legal rights would not be a problem! Even if you go through the program, it shouldn't be too difficult. Barrett immediately sensed something was not quite right in those words.

"If you go through the program, that place will be exposed." The Earl of Boreham stared at Barrett and said, "Once those guys in the royal capital know about this situation, I'm afraid they don't know what kind of trouble will come out." ”

After hearing this, Barrett immediately recalled that although it was now time to unite with the outside world, the Mao contradictions in the Norhan Kingdom had not been completely eliminated. The rivalry between the Norhan royal family and the local powerhouses has been going on for so many years, and if the news of Bolim's overseas territory spreads, it may even further spark tensions.

When the time comes, around this issue, all forces may appear on the scene. And Boreham will be at the center of a storm - even if it can be quelled in time. The price to be paid for Bolham's compromise and the buying off of other forces is definitely not small. What's more, this will have a negative impact on the entire kingdom of Norhan.

Therefore, as long as the right time is not encountered, Boreham Territory would rather hide the secret of the territory that can be made public. He also did not want to cause a series of disputes in the kingdom because of this. However, if this was kept secret, the development of the volcanic island was greatly affected. That's why the Bolim Lords made the choice they make now - it is still for the purpose of maintaining the political stability of Nohan.

"So when will I be able to go to the trial?" Barrett, who knew he wasn't fit to go deep on the issue, immediately turned the conversation back on track.

The Earl of Boreham got up and walked over to Barrett, then patted him on the shoulder: "Of course, it can be done at any time." All you need to do is get ready. ”

"So what is this volcanic trial really testing? Is it similar to surviving in the snowy mountains before? Now that it has been confirmed that he is about to participate in the trial, Barrett naturally wants to figure out what the key to the assessment is.

"It's not that big, and while you'll need to spend some time in the crater, it's not enough for you to swim in the lava." The Earl of Boreham said half-jokingly. Swimming in magma is an ability that many legendary warriors can master, so under the influence of rumors and songs, it has even become an interesting story that affects the entire Western Continent.

"If that's the case, then I'll be on my way tomorrow!" Barrett said eagerly, "But my companions, I will ask Lord Earl to take care of me."

"You can rest assured of that. Isn't the territory of those people still settled? What's more, now the manor alone has taken up a lot of their energy," the Earl of Boreham patted Barrett on the shoulder again.

"Puff, puff" The gas gushing out from the depths of the earth made the viscous magma churn constantly. After the bubbles burst, the green smoke continued to rise. The scorching heat distorted the air around them, making everything in it less realistic.

―――――――――― make up tomorrow――――――

"Bang-bang-bang-bang-" came from outside the door with three short knocks, "Master Georgie-Young Master Georgie-it's time for breakfast." "It's a little bit of a silly female voice.

"Got it, Elena, you go down first to get a basin of water and bring it with a towel." The young man named Georgie turned his head to her through the door and instructed, "By the way, ask the chef to prepare two more slices of bacon for breakfast today." ”

After saying this, the young man continued his behavior, rubbing and patting his body. From the point of view of modern medicine, this practice relaxes the muscles while speeding up the excretion of lactic acid from the muscles.

When Georgie had finished his previous rest, he picked up a book two fingers thick from the table in the room, leaned on the bed and flipped through it.

"It's the tenth time I've read this book, and the next time I go to Kadala, I'll have to go to the library to get a few more." Thinking of the rarity and price of books in this world, the teenager couldn't help but complain. At the same time, he recalled his failed papermaking experiment.

Reading was one of the few hobbies that Georgie had before she crossed over. But in this era when paper production was not developed and printing was nowhere to be seen, books were a real luxury. Even with his current status, he can't read books as much as he wants.

"Young Master Qiaoji, can I come in?" The voice of the girl from before came from outside the door.

As soon as the words fell, the heavy iron wakiwood was slowly pushed away.

I saw a young girl holding a dark copper-colored metal basin in both hands, and a towel in her right hand. She pressed her left shoulder against the wooden door, one leg slightly bent, leaning in the direction of the door.

A dark black one-piece tunic with a hem that covers the vamp. The long sleeves with a cuff make it easy to move around and also help prevent chafing. The piping white apron gives a clean and smart feel, but also has a practical look. The most important thing is to match with the original dark color clothing, showing a unique vitality in the contrast.

Under the bangs in the middle, a pair of big blue eyes blinked. In this era, it is rare to have white and neat teeth, which is the main reason why she became Georgie's personal maid. The tan hair was combed well, but it was still a little hairy, and it was tied into a ponytail with a strap. At the same time, a few freckles on the face give it a little playful color.

After the girl put the toiletries she was holding neatly, she squatted down and looked at the young man who was reading a book with a smile: "Can the young master wash and change clothes?" ”

"Let's get started, but I have to say something. Elena, be careful when combing my hair, don't rub your scalp all the time. Georgie tried to remind.

"I know—young master, I'll be careful this time." Elena blinked and hugged Georgie's arm to her chest and shook it.

Feeling the soft touch on his arm, Ji Hao said angrily, "I really can't help you." ”

As he spoke, he reached out and touched Yelena's head.

The master and servant walked through the narrow, and slightly gloomy aisles. The torches stuck in the wall swayed with the flow of air in the corridor, causing the light to flicker and flicker.

Georgie turned back to Yelena, who was walking behind him, and asked, "Is there anything new happening in the neighborhood lately?" ”

"Hmm—let me think about it. Uncle Edward's dog disappeared two days ago, but everyone looked for it for a while. Elena replied with her chin on her hand.

"Huh—Have you lost any pets lately?" Georgie asked.

"Oh-, then, Ley's cat hasn't been gone for the last week, and I don't know if it's any more. After all, these two families are the only ones in my neighborhood who have pets at home. Other news? It seems that the gangsters of the West Side have been clashes quite a lot in recent days. I heard that when I woke up in the morning, I could smell blood on the street. Finding herself a little distance away from Georgie by talking, Elena lifted her skirt and pedaled a few steps back to her original appearance.

"There is still such a thing happening, it seems that the decline in law and order is not without reason." Georgie muttered to himself.

Because of the existence of the true God, the competition between the churches is much longer than it should be. It is the absence of a single church that makes theocratic interference with the world not very obvious. And medicine is relatively advanced, at least you don't have to take a few baths in your life. Doctors are not so good except for bloodletting, but they are still good in terms of herbal medicine. If you really have incurable diseases, there are also magic and magic available. Of course, the latter is not something that ordinary people can afford. (To be continued.) )