As soon as Gao Wen walked into the hall, Amber rushed over with an afterimage, and the first thing he said when he met was: "Mom, you're finally here!" If you don't come again, I won't be able to hold on! ”

"Aren't you looking forward to playing in my name?" Gawain gave her a strange look, "Why is it like this when you have a chance this time?" ”

"Oh, don't mention it, it's not like what I thought it would be!" Amber grimaced, "I didn't have so many people watching when I used to work - this kind of high-profile work environment is so unfriendly......"

Gawain: "...... I still can't understand where your enigmatic sense of professional pride comes from. ”

Then he threw the enigmatic half-elf thief aside, and strode himself to the high platform.

Dozens of eyes in the hall immediately shifted to him.

Gawain glanced at the people below, he saw the advisors, treasurers, and chief knights in the castle, as well as the priest of the Holy Light that he had seen last night, and also saw several squires with morning dew on their bodies and anxious and panicked expressions, which should have just arrived from the town to help the Kant family take care of the property, and seeing their respective expressions, Gawain knew that the situation should be similar to what he expected.

"Gentlemen, ladies," Gawain spoke, his tone low and steady, and with his very physical height, he managed to calm and calm the people below, "I think you should be in a state of confusion, you should suddenly realize what has happened in the past few decades, and these things are completely different from what you remember and perceive, I am here to answer your doubts. ”

"Last night, a great event happened in the castle, and I would like to tell you with regret that the Kant family came to an end that night......"

Gawain told the truth to these people in front of him in as simple and direct a way as possible, and he let these people know the truth because they had to maintain order in Kant's territory for the next period of time, and they had to take on the responsibility of handing over to the surrounding nobles and the investigators sent by the king, but he chose to use milder terms to describe the parts that were too sensational—such as the mountain of bones under the old stables, And the fact that the land was just one step away from being corrupted by a terrifying nightmare creation.

After all, that "Young Master Bellm" had already stepped into the real world with both feet at that time!

I am afraid that it will be sensational for him to say these things, but it is better to let the people present see them with their own eyes, so that they can better understand what is happening.

When Gawain's remarks were over, the hall fell into a brief and dead silence, and it was not until a few seconds later that the uneasy discussion finally rang out, and the priest of the Church of the Holy Light kept drawing sacred symbols on his chest, trying to dispel the fear that was entrenching in his heart, while the chief knight, who was almost completely white-headed and was now an instructor of the Knight of Fort Kantberg, could not help but ask in a loud voice: "Then what should we do?" ”

"Regarding the future of this land, Viscount Kant has left arrangements," Gawain nodded, and took out those letters left by Victor Kant from his bosom, "Although Viscount Kant is trapped by nightmares, he is still a tenacious warrior, you should thank him, he used the last remaining strength of his soul to arrange a way out for everyone. First of all, about the inheritance of the territory......"

After explaining the arrangements left by Viscount Kant, and encouraging the stewards present, Gawain left the time for free discussion to those present, and he himself left the high platform as if he had taken a stand, and went to rest at the tea table on the west side of the hall.

This is a gesture that the Cecil family will not take this opportunity to fall into the trap and swallow the Kant Territory - this kind of annexation is not uncommon in this era, especially after the establishment of the Second Dynasty, the royal family's binding power on the nobles everywhere has been greatly reduced, and it is not uncommon for the small nobles on the borders of the kingdom to encroach on each other, but Gawain deliberately made this gesture to reassure those present.

However, apparently someone had a different idea, and not long after he sat down, a short, stocky middle-aged man in a black coat walked over, and he bowed in front of Gawain, with a respectful and slightly nervous look on his face: "Lord Duke, I am Viscount Kant's advisor, Patrick Bohm, there are some things I want to talk to you about. ”

"The old viscount's advisor?" Gawain glanced at the short and fat gentleman, who looked honest and cute, and had a bit of scholarly elegance, but it was very in line with the identity image of "aristocratic advisor", "What are you looking for me?" ”

"That's the case - we've lost our lord, and what's worse we have lost our butler, Mr. Carter, and without someone to rule the whole situation, I'm worried about whether my prestige is enough," Padraic said as he stood a little nervously, and the first time he faced an orange quality unearthed figure like Gawain was obviously stressful, "so I'm talking to a few gentlemen, and I hope you can ...... Become the vicarious lord of Kant for the time being and help us through this most difficult time. Of course, this request is really excessive, and it doesn't matter if you don't agree. ”

Gao Wen raised his eyebrows, but he didn't have too many surprised looks: "You mean, let me temporarily take over the responsibility of the lord?" ”

"This seems to be the best option," Padraic spread his hands helplessly, "you are the most prestigious and capable nobleman we can come into contact with, and no one can control the situation in this situation except you." And you've saved the land directly – and I don't think anyone would object to your takeover. ”

However, Gawain only smiled and said unhurriedly: "I have no intention of becoming the lord of Kant's Domain, even if it is a substitute. ”

Padraic looked a little uneasy: "But ......"

"I'm not finished yet," Gawain waved his hand, "I became the lord of Kant in this case, you know what is going on, but other nobles outside the territory may not necessarily think of it, Kant is just a small land, I don't want it to become a stain on my reputation, this is private, and Yu Gong, Viscount Kant is a royal nobleman directly canonized by the royal family, and his fief circulation, recycling, and re-division can only be designated by the king, although I am the elder of Francis II, But I'm not going to use that to break the rules I set with Charlie back then. ”

“…… You are indeed fair and upright. ”

"Of course, I am also aware of your difficulties, so I will make a declaration in the name of Duke Cecil to nominally protect this land until the Kant Lordship regains its de jure lordship, and if there is a new lord here, my protection will end at the same time."

Padraic blinked, as if to understand Gawain's foresight, so he bowed his head respectfully: "Your arrangement is indeed thorough. ”

Gawain nodded, and took advantage of this time to order: "I hope you can issue a notice to tell those dismissed castle servants and serfs directly under the lord that if they have a difficult life, the Cecil family is ready to accept them, and they will be treated fairly by the freemen in the new Cecil." ”

"Yes, they will thank you for your kindness."

"Besides, Viscount Kant has given me all his possessions as gifts, but I feel that you need it more, so I have left you all the possessions in the castle, except for the farmsteads near the south, which will be assigned to Cecil in the future, and now that the steward is gone, you and the chief knight are to make good use of this property and let it be spent where it should be spent, understand?"

Padraik's expression was really surprised this time, and after a few seconds of stunned thought, he nodded hurriedly: "Yes...... Yes, your generosity is touching! I swear by my last name that every copper plate left by the old master will be used in the right way! ”

"Very good, I believe that those of you who have worked hard to help the Kant family take care of their family business will still be able to maintain order in this land in the future," Gawain nodded, "In addition, considering that there is still a large wilderness between the two territories, I will send someone to walk between the two territories and help you manage this place, and the connection between the Kant Territory and the Cecil Territory will be even closer than before." ”

Padraic sincerely bowed his head: "That's for the best. ”

"There are also some more practical trivialities, the first of which is the distribution of charcoal after winter. I have heard that in previous years, after the onset of winter, Viscount Kant and Viscountess would distribute charcoal to the poor so that they could keep warm for the winter, and sometimes to distribute food—although this was the result of a dream vision, but the benefits to the lords were real, and I did not want this tradition to be lost by the death of the lord. Go and put up a notice telling the people that charcoal and food will still be distributed this year, and that this winter will still be warm under the protection of the Cecil family. You've been doing specific things every year, so you should be fine, right? ”

Padraic nodded repeatedly: "Yes, of course there is no problem, in fact, we started to prepare for this half a month ago, and the charcoal to be distributed is piled up in the warehouse of the castle......"

After arranging a few more chores, Gawain watched Padraic return to the crowd, and watched as the fat gentleman began to convey his wishes among the stewards, while he himself smiled and nodded, and casually picked up a cup of tea that had cooled down from the side and drank it slowly.

A young maid came over in a panic, as if trying to save her dereliction of duty, but Gawain waved her hand to tell the frightened girl to find a place to rest: "No need, herbal tea is good." By the way, if you can't find a job, remember to come to Cecil to get it, we will eat and live and divide the land. ”

"You really don't forget to win over the population all the time," Amber gave Gawain a slightly whispering glance with half a small snack in her mouth, "but you gave up the greatest benefit to you......"

Gawain just smiled and whispered, "You'll understand, but don't ask anything for now." ”

Amber pursed her lips, "God chatters." ”

Gawain didn't explain too much to Amber, but called Knight Philip, who was resting beside him: "From now on, you will be responsible for the liaison between the Kant Territory and the Cecil Territory, and supervise the situation of this land on my behalf." ”

"Yes, my lord," Knight Philip nodded, but was still a little worried, "but I've never done anything like that......

"Don't think too much, I'll tell you what to do, and other than that, you can just report to me about the situation in Kant. Also, you don't have to live here for long, just walk around once or twice a month. Knight, this place is in trouble, but there are many people in need of help. ”

Philip's motivation immediately came up: "Yes, my lord, I must be worthy of your trust!" ”

Gawain exhaled, looked at the palatial castle main hall in front of him, and suddenly felt a little missed the countryside and construction site of Cecil Territory.

The aftermath has been arranged, the specific affairs are to be done, and it is time for him to leave.