Gawain began to think that this Viscount Andrew was an interesting guy.

He was like a merchant, more than a nobleman.

But he's also a not-so-clever businessman—at least in Gawain's eyes.

A clever businessman would not put trades, chips, debts and the like on the face at this point, and a nobleman would not bother to mention such things at all. Viscount Andrew's best course of action at this moment should be to continue to help the Cecil family quietly, but at the same time infiltrate his influence among the knights and soldiers who are sheltered, and at the same time use his status as a nobleman to legally determine his "claim" to the Cecil family, and it is better to stab this claim in front of the king, and then ...... It no longer matters whether Rebecca is willing to repay the debt.

The laws of the country and the rules of the aristocratic system would have helped him in this transaction.

Of course, Gawain felt that he could also understand Viscount Andrew's feelings, after all, the decline of the Cecil family was already well known, especially today when the core territory of the family was completely destroyed, it was really unknown how much "repayment" Rebecca could have.

"The Cecil family doesn't owe anything to others," Rebecca's words seemed a little unconvincing, "Rest assured, we can afford to pay it back, although we have lost the richest region, some of the mountains and forests on the outer edge of Cecil's territory are still there, and as long as I, the heir, are still around, there will always be a loan belonging to the Cecil family in the Mithril Treasury, big deal......"

Gawain coughed twice, interrupting Rebecca's words.

He felt that he had seen enough of the play, and he had a general understanding of the current situation, and at the same time, the memories in his mind were almost organized, so he stood up: "Rebecca, don't be impatient. Viscount Andrew, take a long-term view. ”

Andrew glanced at Gawain, this man who was "suspected of being an ancient hero" still had a certain deterrent effect on him after all, whether the other party was true or not, this viscount gentleman reined in: "I'm sorry, I do have a little bit of ...... Greedy. ”

He frankly admitted the word "greed", which surprised Gawain slightly, and he raised his eyebrows: "You are very honest, but this is fine--the pursuit of profit is not a shameful thing, but we have to figure out the current situation, a viscounty has been destroyed, a dragon has appeared in the kingdom, and monsters from the Demon Tide period have reappeared-in the face of these things, it is inappropriate to talk about business." ”

Without waiting for Andrew to speak, Gawain continued: "Of course, after the righteous Ling Ran finished speaking, we still have to think about the practical issues. If you are worried that the aid to the Cecil family will accumulate indefinitely and eventually leave you with nothing, then I will tell you clearly that the Cecil family is not only capable of paying off any debts, but if you can seize the opportunity, we can also bring you unlimited benefits. ”

Viscount Andrew looked into Gawain's eyes: "Please continue." ”

"Myself," Gawain pointed to himself, "I am your greatest investment. ”

Andrew's expression froze for a few seconds, and then he pulled the corners of his mouth a little embarrassed: "Duke...... Your Excellency, I first believe that you are really the Lord of the Duke, but I have to remind you that you have been dead for seven hundred years, and Ansu is even the second dynasty, and both your title and property have actually been divided, inherited, consumed, or ...... Recovered by the royal family. Of course, I have reverence for you personally, and every Ansu person respects you, but I am not just a person, I am also a lord, and I should think about my territory and people......"

Gawain shrugged: "Think broadly, Mr. Viscount, is it only real money and real territory that is worth investing?" ”

Andrew: "What do you mean ......"

"I have the right to develop in perpetuity," Gawain raised the sword in his hand, "when Gawain Cecil holds the sword of the pioneer, he has the right to pioneer in any borderland, including but not limited to undeveloped areas within Ansu, wild areas outside the borders of various countries, Gondor wastelands and other areas where there is no legal dispute, as long as it can ensure that a certain degree of control can be maintained after the expansion of the above-mentioned areas, wherever the sword of the pioneer goes, it is the territory of the Cecil family, and the royal family of Ansu will recognize and ensure the rights and interests of Gauvin Cecil as a lord at any time." ”

Gawain said as he looked at Viscount Andrew's widening eyes, and then deliberately slowed down his speech: "The above right to pioneer is signed by Charles I, the founding monarch of Ansu, and is jointly recognized by the Oguray Tribal State in the west, the Typhon Empire in the east, the Kaolin Kingdom in the south, the Elven Silver Empire, and the city-states in the north, and it is valid for an unlimited period of time - as long as the authorized pioneers, that is, I am still alive, it will take effect forever."

"Actually, this decree was not signed to me alone, and everyone in the pioneer leaders at that time had a corresponding authorization, but today...... I'm the only one who can exercise this right. ”

Speaking of this, Gawain grinned happily: "The old guys who signed these documents back then must not have thought that I would one day uncover the coffin. ”

Viscount Andrew, who was in a stunned state, had not yet spoken, and Rebecca next to him couldn't help but exclaim: "Ancestral ...... Ancestors!! Are you ...... It's true?! ”

"Who the hell is in charge of her history class?" Gawain couldn't help but cover his head and squint at Hetty, "Or is this decree repealed?" If it is repealed, then I will be a little embarrassed - in other words, heads of state should not be so bored as to suddenly get together for a congress after hundreds of years and announce the cancellation of a pioneering law that has long been useless, right? ”

"Rebecca's History Lesson...... Actually, I taught it, but the grades have been really bad," Hetty explained with a blushing face, and then quickly answered Gawain's question, "And of course the decree you mentioned was not repealed - no one dared to repeal it while the Pioneer Knights were still alive, and after the death of the last Pioneer, this decree became a part of the glory, representing the belief of humanity to reinvent civilization, and no one would repeal it. ”

Viscount Andrew picked up the second half of the sentence: "Instead of abolishing it, those historians and polymaths will write about it......"

Gawain shrugged: "So my sudden deception of the corpse was absolutely a surprise and a surprise to them - this seven-hundred-year-old law is finally useful again." ”

Viscount Andrew stared at Gawain, especially focusing on the Pioneer Sword in the opponent's hand: "I admit, this is indeed a ...... Ideas I never thought of...... If you use the perpetual exploitation rights, you do have the possibility of revitalizing the Cecil family, but IMHO – it will be a very long-term deal. Do you know how many borderlands there are on the borders of the kingdom right now? ”

"I probably know, my descendants have already told me about it on the way," Gawain glanced at Hetty and Rebecca beside him, "Basically, the places where people can be raised have been divided, and the borderless lands are all poisonous swamps, or even border the wasteland of Gondor. ”

"So what are you going to do?" Viscount Andrew spread his hands, "Where do you want to revive your family?" ”

"That's what I'm going to think about," Gawain smiled, and what came to mind was a picture of the earth looking down from above, a satellite map that humans in this era are absolutely incapable of, with almost frenzied accuracy and breadth, it is deeply stored in Gawain's memory, although it may be an outdated record from years or even a decade ago (after all, Gawain has now lost contact with that top-down perspective), but it is enough to point Gawain the way forward, "You just need to think about it...... A founding prince who participated in the second development and still retains the right to develop in perpetuity can have as much investment value as possible. ”

Andrew lowered his head, thinking seriously about it for the first time.

After a long time, he opened his mouth to break the silence: "If your permanent development rights are really recognized by the royal family, then I, the little viscount, will be happy to help you in any way I can." ”

The standard sleek aristocratic speech - no flaws, no rules, but also a certain respect.

Rebecca's eyes widened: "Could it be that the permanent right of development recognized by the founding fathers and the ancestors of all countries, will His Majesty the King of today not recognize it?!" ”

Gawain smiled and glanced at the immature junior: "Of course he doesn't want to admit it - in fact, there is a high probability that he won't admit my identity, even if Charles I jumps out and proves that I am true, that His Majesty the King and his staff will probably still pray from the bottom of their hearts that I will die on the spot, and then be buried back in the ancient tomb in the south of the kingdom." ”

"Why?!" Rebecca felt that her three views were challenged, "You are the founding duke!" It is a figure enshrined in the temple! The kings and nobles remember you every year, don't they want you to come back and help the kingdom again? ”

As soon as Gawain wanted to explain, he heard Amber on the other side of the table shouting, "Because they have lost three days off!" ”

While yelling, Miss Half-Elf deliberately winked at Gawain, which provoked an annoyed glare from Hetty.

"Don't listen to her nonsense, that's a joke I played on her," Gawain waved his hand, "the real reason...... Hetty and Mr. Andrew must have figured it out, right? ”

Hetty sighed: "The king will remember the hero, because the hero's image and prestige can be used to consolidate his rule, but he will never want the hero to return, and once the hero returns, those images and prestige are no longer something he can control......"

In Andrew's presence, Hetty had something even more perverse to say: especially when the king had originated from an illegitimate child and was himself unjustifiable.

"So the problem we have to consider is actually clear," Gawain looked down at the Pioneer Sword at his waist, "that is...... Let my perpetual right to develop take effect. ”