437 Loneliness
On the same day, Charlie released a message through official channels, praising the chivalry of the Knights of the Holy Radiance, and also praising the super high quality of the Knights Templar, those flowery rhetoric and sincere reverence made many people feel numb, Charlie also explained his helpless situation by the way, he carefully prepared to defend against the sneak attack of some people with bad intentions, but was stepped on by the Knights Templar, he was unintentional, but there is a destiny arrangement in the dark.
The person with bad intentions is a metaphor for whom, everyone understands in their hearts, and secretly laughs at the Count of Galeon lying at home and cannot escape the fate of being implicated.
Many people have watched Charlie's speech, that humble attitude, that humble look, people who don't know the inside may think that Charles is a faithful believer in the church, if you don't pay attention to the fact that this man who keeps admiring the Knights Templar led the Silver Knights to destroy the Knights Templar of more than 800 people at a very small cost, and he did not show mercy at all.
This speech could not deceive the thousand-year-old nobles, but it could deceive the common people and the faithful of the Holy Peaks, who did not understand the true combat power of the Knights Templar and the Priesthood, and the latter, who did not know about the information outside the diocese.
In fact, Charlie did not know that his speech had even changed the fate of a group of people, and when the extreme anger of the Church was brewing a great storm, he paved a step for them, and after a complicated internal game and weighing of interests, he finally chose to give Carvalo a dignified ending, and recognized him as the Knights of Radiance who had made outstanding contributions to the elimination of heresy in the diocese, and those Templars and priests who died in other places were also exempted from the fate of being expelled.
At the same time, the Church denounced Charlie for his disgraceful use of dishonorable and aristocratic methods in the war, and demanded that Charles repent for his actions, compensate the families of the Templars, and demand that the Millennial Empire strip Charlie of his nobility.
When Charlie heard the news, he smiled slightly, gave Sir Alan some precautions, and sent him to the Council of Nobles, where he would handle the follow-up diplomatic matters.
In fact, when the decision to kill Carvalro was made, Charlie was ready to be treated as an outcast, anyway, Haynes is located in the hinterland of the empire, if you don't want to start a war, the church can't send troops to directly attack Haynes City anyway, as for the assassins that the church may send, he will be next.
However, after communicating with the Prince of Wales, Charlie did not expect such a turn for the better, and the stick raised by the church was beaten down, seemingly harshly worded, but it was smashed at his feet.
At this point, it is probably back to the rhythm that is familiar to both sides, and the empire will certainly not pay attention to the demands of the church.
In fact, they didn't have time to pay attention to it, the situation in the imperial capital Raphael was turbulent, and some contradictions had almost intensified to the surface level, not only the princes and ministers were busy forming parties for personal gain, but even several favorite concubines in the harem were secretly gathering strength and preparing for a unique struggle.
Ryan, the first eldest prince, Wei Ning, the fourth fourth prince in the second order, Arthur, the seventh prince in the third order, Aisha, the third princess in the fourth order, Ma Run, the fifth prince in the fifth order, and Anna, the sixth princess in the sixth order, are all candidates who may win the throne.
Of course, Ryan and Weining are the most likely heirs, because Arthur is still young, and if His Scarlet Majesty can stay in power for at least another ten years, Arthur's opportunity will gradually come to the fore, and as for Elsa, there is only a theoretical possibility, after all, there is no precedent for women to be in power in the Millennium Empire.
It is human nature to compete for power and profit.
Charlie also has a deep understanding, from the previous power struggle of the Louis family, Charlie helped Donald to take the throne, to the recent power struggle of the Pavel family, Charlie turned the tide, and infighting is the constant theme.
Noble, like the royal family, is even more unavoidable, because it can bring incomparable benefits, for men, the king of the world, is a very fatal attraction, therefore, the struggle of the imperial family is often much more cruel than the civil struggle, and because the royal family energy is greater, more resources can be used, and the network of relationships involved is wider, the impact of this struggle is also much greater.
Charlie guessed that the Prince of Wales invited him to Raphael City, and he may not have the intention of pulling him into the water, after all, one more person and one more strength can single-handedly destroy the Knights Templar of nearly 1,000 people and kill a Knight, Charlie also has a little capital to use.
And Charlie does not refuse this kind of use, those who have the value of use will be used, and the use will bring a lot of risks to themselves, but it also means opportunities, once the prince you support succeeds, the benefits obtained will be unimaginable.
In addition, Charlie cannot stay out of the matter, and has a grudge with the Wellington family, the Morgan family, and the life and death feud with Prince Weining, and he must ensure that these forces lose the future battle for the throne in order to sweep away the haze that hangs over the road ahead.
"Young Master, I've been receiving a lot of congratulatory notes lately!" Brian brought a bunch of various envelopes.
Charlie casually asked, "Whose are they?"
Brian muttered: "I have done some screening, and selected some more influential people, for example: Earl Edward, the illegitimate son of Prince Tumen, although he cannot hold real power because of his background in the family, he is also a very charismatic and influential lord in the aristocratic circle, he owns a mansion in Haynes, he lives here for a period of time every year, and he sincerely invites you to dinner with him.
Another example, Mr. Portono, he is the most famous music master in the Empire, he is good at many magical instruments, and has some very moving melodic works that have been passed down to the world, and he is also a nobleman who has obtained honorary titles through musical achievements, and he is considered an honorary marquis, and has a very wide influence in the imperial capital Raphael. ”
Charlie listened to the two, waved his hand and said, "Help me reject them all! ”
This time, Brian didn't respond.
Charlie raised his head, looked at the strange old butler today, and asked curiously, "What?
"Young master, I think it's no harm to take some time to have a meal with them! It's just a waste of time, according to the young master's current arrangement, you can also spare some time, the young master doesn't often stay in the study in a daze, and he stays for more than half an hour!"
"Uncle Brian, I don't like these socials, I'd rather be in a daze, do you want me to go so badly?"
Brian sighed and said, "Young Master, I'm just expressing my suggestion, I think it's beneficial to you, just say a few more words, don't think I'm verbose! How to decide is your business, of course I can't interfere." ”
After a pause, he said again: "Actually, I want to introduce my friends to the young master! Miss Lilith, the daughter of Earl Edward, is also a student who graduated from a well-known magic academy in the Empire.
As for Mr. Portono, he may have brought one or two friends with him! These people revealed some information separately when they sent congratulatory notes. ”
"Uncle Brian, do you think I should get a girlfriend?"
Brian smiled in return and said: "The young master has turned 18 years old, is an adult, and is fully qualified to have some partners, whether it is spiritual or otherwise, I think that with girls to accompany you, maybe you will not be so lonely!"
"I'm lonely?" Charlie felt a little incredulous, it seemed that he was really holding back a lot of things in his house.
Brian smiled: "The young master and the master are the same kind of people? When you want to fit into a certain circle, you will become very friendly, very talkative, charismatic, like many extroverted personalities, communication is not an obstacle at all, you can grab everyone's attention at any time, become the focus, this seems to be the natural ability of Williamsons."
However, in essence, you are different from what everyone sees, and you will often close yourself off and taste loneliness alone, unless you come up with it yourself, no one can enter your lonely world.
The same was true when the master was young, and later the master succeeded in attracting the master's attention and became the first person to enter her heart, so, during that time, the master had the happiest time.
I think the young master may need such a soul mate!"
Hearing this word, Charlie's heart shook slightly, he couldn't help but think of the vanished figure, and thought of the goodbye words, goodbye, Charlie!
Charlie simply lowered his head, and it took a lot of effort to clean up his emotions before he raised his head, looked at the old housekeeper with a little surprise, and sighed: "Uncle Brian, you still know me!"
"So, the young master agreed?"
"How do you know they're going to fit me?"
Brian made a funny expression and said, "Give it a try! How do you know if you don't try? The master was not interested in Master Thomas of the Pavel family in the first place!"
"Okay, you can arrange it for me. Charlie nodded, pointed to his chest again, and said, "However, you may be disappointed, because there is already a person in it, and it is full." ”
Brian was slightly stunned, then laughed silently, and said: "In life, the most feared thing is to not find the other half of your soul, Master Charlie, you already have a goal, I am happy for you!"
Charlie smiled bitterly: "However, my goal is far away!"
"How far away can it be? Is it more difficult than marrying a princess? In my opinion, the young master is worthy of a princess! All you lack is an opportunity. As he spoke, Brian paused again and said tentatively, "Could it be that the young master has taken a fancy to Princess Elsa?"
In Brian's opinion, marrying the princess of the thousand-year-old empire is probably the most difficult choice for him!
Seeing that Charlie did not respond, Brian continued: "In my opinion, this doesn't seem to be a very difficult thing! Now, the young master has gradually stepped onto the stage and entered the field of vision of many big people.
You see, aren't there many Earls who want to get closer to you now? I've also heard that the prince's daughters are more interested in the young master! In this way, your goal is not so far away, young master!"
Charlie showed a bitter expression and said, "It's not Elsa! she's not going to make me feel difficult, alas~ Forget it, don't talk about it." ”
Brian said: "Young Master, if it's difficult, don't think about it for the time being, as long as you are always ready, there will always be opportunities."
In addition, I have arranged some things, from today onwards, Bella and Bell will become your life advisers for the young master, responsible for your daily diet and living conditions, and share part of my work, anyway, there is nothing important for the two sisters, I have made a simple communication with them, and they do not resist this arrangement.
In addition, for Miss Anna, the young master needs to put some thought into it, she is holding the young master's money bag! My suggestion is to find an opportunity to communicate with her beyond friendship, preferably to have an heir, so that the relationship will be stronger. ”
Charlie smiled bitterly, "Uncle Brian, you've done a lot of things behind your back!"
Brian said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Serving the young master, everything is worth it." ”