Chapter 134: Layout (II)
Three days later, in the county town of Dunburing, Fang Xin woke up from meditation, this inn is also considered to be the best in the county, there is even glass on the wooden window, looking out, the weather has just rained, and the sunset is clear, and the leaves that have grown are even more green and shiny.
"Your Excellency, your carriage has arrived."
When I got below, someone happened to come in and bowed.
Fang Xin nodded and smiled, indicating that he understood, this invitation came from the local lord.
The Duchy of Jenkinson descended from the Grand Duke and had no marquis.
Of the three counties of the country, except for the first county, which is owned by the government, the other two counties each have an earl, the hereditary position of the county guard, and the head of the county of Donburin is the Earl of Sadaro.
The Earl of Sadaro's territory was 650 square kilometres, or 8% of the county, and there were many commercial industries.
Count Saddaro was a very entertaining host, and on March 25 he posted inviting some guests to the banquet.
Fang Xin was wearing a magic robe with three gold threads on his sleeves, which represented his rank, and walked towards the door, where a carriage was parked.
After getting into the carriage, there was a lot of space inside, with glass-inlaid doors and windows, and when I sat down, the carriage slowly moved and drove through the streets, heading straight to the aristocratic quarter.
The residence of the Count of Sadaro is still different from the county watchman's mansion, which belongs to the city hall and his own mansion is privately owned.
When I stopped in the carriage, I found that the mansion was very large, and the door was an iron gate, thick and large, and it was now open. And there were already a lot of carriages at the door—there was a large field outside the door, enough to park the carriages.
Aristocrats, scholars, and even some big businessmen were allowed to enter the carriage except for some special personnel.
The count's attendants, dressed in a gown with the family coat of arms, greeted all the guests in the door—this garment was called a trumpet garment, and it was worn in this garment. It is a formal domestic servant, and can even represent part of the glory and face of the master.
The conductor is a steward, holding a roster, registering and corresponding to each guest, both for safety and easy to take care of nearby.
It was the first time Fang Xin had seen such a scene, he walked to the door and reported his name.
"Daniel. Fix, Lord Magician! The butler immediately flipped through it, and found him among the last of the guests. And a line was drawn to indicate that it had arrived: "Please come in." ”
Although he is only a third-level magician, a magician himself means strength, so he will not take it too lightly, besides, Fang Xin's age looks like it. He is only ten years old, very young, and his natural future is unlimited.
Moreover, a magic robe, faintly purple in the gray, and a silver charm on it, there is a sense of mystery.
There was a servant who stepped forward to lead the way, and the noble naturally led directly inside, and the ordinary guests led to the garden, of course. You will go in yourself, and no one will stop you.
Fang Xin looked at it and felt that it was not bad to be outside, many young ladies and young people were outside, they were talking and laughing and chatting at the same time, while many attendants were holding light alcohol and other drinks, wearing them around.
Soon, Fang Xin found his target, the editor-in-chief of the Dunburingshire Daily - Mr. Etteger. He was the third son of the Count of Shadaro.
Unlike in the East, under the strict aristocratic system, only the eldest son could inherit the title, and before the inheritance, there was a formal knighthood. Other sons. None of them have an official title and cannot inherit the family property. Therefore, the other sons of the nobility had to fend for themselves.
When Etteger, who was talking, saw him, he exaggeratedly said, "Ah, my friend, dear Daniel, you are at last." ”
Saying that, they hugged each other, Fang Xin was very satisfied with the effect of a thousand gold lake - as a friend of the magician and Etger, he was introduced to high society.
"My friend, my dear Mr. Editor-in-Chief, I have come to visit you as soon as I have been here." Fang Xin said with a smile.
All the people around them turned their eyes to him, especially noticing Fang Xin's handsome face and magic robe, a young magician, which made the people around him immediately take note of him.
"Etteger, who is this? Why haven't I heard you mention it? A slightly chubby young man said with a smile.
"Yes, Etteger, you haven't introduced it yet!" Another beautiful lady said, she was dressed in a low-cut gown, and the snow-white height made people look at it, and she said with a low smile.
"Hehe, it's rude, it's Daniel. Fix, a magician from the Fixes family, became friends the last time we met while hunting in the Doka Forest. Etteg said with a smile, and then pointed to the fat man and said, "This is my good friend, Bard, the second son of Viscount Inigo, and this is Clarissa, the young lady of Baron Pasque's family!" ”
"Ah, the people of the Fix's family!" Both of them were a little moved, they greeted Fang Xin, no matter what, the Fix family is also a powerful family, controlling a principality, and has clans and land in all countries.
Moreover, no matter what era, the direct master is the strongest, and the magician has the mysterious power in his hands, and naturally has the courtesy equal to the strength - strictly speaking, if it is purely used in battle, the magician is indeed much stronger than the priest.
However, the priest has an influence on a wide range of people, and there is enough retinue, which is beyond the magician, and in any case, a young magician should be courteous.
After all, for a nobleman and a family, it is extremely difficult to promote the title and territory (strength), and it usually takes several generations of hard work, but it may only take ten or twenty years for a mage to climb to the top.
"Are you only eighteen? It's really remarkable, he is already a third-level magician at such a young age. After a little conversation, both of them said in surprise.
"Ah, I'm not as good as the family, and Lunaba, for example, is far from what I can do." Fang Xin said modestly, changed the topic again, and said, "Ah, what did you say just now?" You see, I've bothered you when I came. ”
"Oh, we're saying, there's a big fight going on in the Kebuco area, it's not intense!" Bard replied.
"Yes, my dear friend, we are talking about the kingdom of Rebia, where two sons-in-law with the right of inheritance are fighting in Kebco due to the unexpected death of the Earl of Hamish and the absence of a son."
"Fighting?" Fang Xin showed a confused expression.
The Kingdom of Rebia is a nearby kingdom with an area of about 40,000 square kilometers, which is slightly larger than the principality.
"Yes, you may not know that my family and the Grand Duke's family both have territories in this Linjun, so they have to be involved in this battle." "Both the Grand Duke and Father are preparing to gather private mercenaries, and as you know, we can't go to war in the name of the Duchy. ”
"Oh, I see, my dear friend, thank you for telling me, what do you think?" Fang Xin said.
"What's the idea, if I were a knight, maybe I would join the mercenaries and make a career, although they are called mercenaries to the outside world, but in fact they must have come according to the regular treatment, to fight for a manor in order to obtain a knight or even a hereditary knight's position - unfortunately I am not good at fighting" Oh, my friend, you are wrong, now, how many knights are one-on-one battles? Now it's all about team battles and arrays, and even you can command hundreds of people and achieve feats! Fang Xin immediately said, "My dear friend, if you are willing, I am willing to serve you as a magician!" ”
"Ah, I never thought of this, indeed, we can hire a group of people to fight, I heard that this commander is your father, this is great, I am also willing to give a share, always fight for our future family business." Fat Bard said in response, seemingly very interested.
"Ahem, how much money do you have? To hire a professional mercenary, you need at least 5 silver rakes per month, 100 is 5,000 silver rakes per month, and if you add some additional subsidies and provisions, you must at least 10,000 per month! Clarissa pursed her lips and smiled, but at this point, she suddenly stopped, thought for a moment, and said, "But I also think, Bud, it's good that you earn some merit, your father is old after all." ”
Badlslightly was a little embarrassed, he had a bad relationship with his brother, everyone knew that once his brother inherited the title and family business, he basically had to sweep the floor out, and at that time, there would be no such happy life.
"Yes, if you join, I think we can still seriously consider whether to form a team." Etteg smiled and said, "But that won't be until after today's feast, you see, it's all started now—if you don't hurry back." ”
"Of course, I don't mind getting a new family business for myself, we're all in a similar situation." Fang Xin said with a hint of melancholy, this look was easy to resonate with the people present - oh, don't look at our current scenery, in fact, we are all poor people with nothing, who called us the identity of the second son and second daughter?
Sure enough, the banquet began, and probably the big people inside had finished talking, so many guests, following their entourage, came to the living room, which was carpeted and flanked by bronze sculptures.
"Lord Earl!" Almost all of them bowed deeply in respect of an old man in his fifties.
"Oh, you're all my guests, you're welcome, please take a seat."
"Thank you."
The floor of the living room and the dining table are made of marble, but the bottom is gray with patterns, and the top is white.
Men and women dressed in servants' clothes came and went, serving the guests, and Fang Xin smiled, took his own seat, and sat with Etge and the others.