Roy looked at Rook quietly. ￡◆

Rook was already lying on the bed silently as he had been two days ago, although the life fluctuations in his body were very strong, but Roy understood that this power of light was burning his life force.

Now Rook is like a pile of burning firewood, which will be extinguished one day. And Roy couldn't think of any other way than to use the Abyss Dragon Root to absorb the power of light. He had already consulted Austin about this, and the answer he got was not much different.

This made Roy's heart full of anxiety.

Adolf and Karn walked up to Roy's side, quietly accompanying him. After a long time, Adolf patted Roy on the shoulder and said, "Follow me." ”

Roy got up and followed Adolf to the balcony.

Looking at the cold and silent night, Adolf was silent for a moment and said, "Tomorrow, the people of the three major families will come to negotiate and pay the ransom. They accepted the ransom amount, but unfortunately, they didn't have the Abyss Dragonroot. ”

Roy's heart sank sharply.

"But," said Adolf, "there is a windfall from the news we have delivered in the mission hall. Someone was at the entrance of the abyss in the deep mountains of Qingshui County, and there were signs of the abyss dragon root, and one of the mercenary squads also showed an ancient ruin. ”

"Really?" Roy's eyes lit up.

He wasn't interested in any ancient ruins, but the Abyss Dragon Root was what he cared about the most at the moment.

"Yes. Adolf said, "However, because the abyss is very dangerous, only a team of high-level mercenaries can have the ability to enter and explore. Ordinary mercenaries are sent to death if they go in. Now, the news has spread, and many strong people are coming. It is estimated that it will not be long before an exploration team can be formed. ”

Roy's heart beat up.

He paced back and forth two steps, and in an instant he had already made a decision.

I had to go there myself. This is Rook's only chance of survival. There can be no delay or delay. In case those exploration teams don't get the Abyss Dragon Root, or after they get the Abyss Dragon Root, they don't want to sell it, that's for Luke. It's a dead end.

Only by holding the Abyss Dragon Root in the palm of your hand can you rest assured!

............

............

The next morning, when it was just dawn, the carriage with the coats of arms of the three families had already driven into Adolf's castle.

Prince Anthony was represented by a middle-aged gentleman named McCallan.

He is also a confidant butler brought by Scarlett's mother, Elizabeth, from the Langrith family. It's just that unlike Fred, McCallan only has the strength of a just knight, and the reason why his status can be tied with Fred is because of his intelligence.

In the Anthony family. Neither the servant nor the knight of the family would rather offend Fred than offend McCallan. This well-dressed, handsome gentleman will not kill you. But he will make you lose all your qi qi before you know it, and life is better than death.

The Marquis of Oscar was represented by his son and an envoy sent by Duke Costa of Sinasirian Ricks.

Oscar's son, Oscar Jr. I'm only sixteen years old this year. After his father was captured, all affairs were handled by the Grand Duke of Costa. And this time the ransom was paid, and Ricks, a key minister under Costa, appeared as Oscar Jr.'s temporary protector.

On behalf of the Feynman family in Saxony was Richard's uncle, the Marquis of Allen, the younger brother of the Grand Duke of Feynman.

This middle-aged man in the Feynman family is also known as a genius. He has always been one of Richard's favorite elders, and at the same time, he commanded more than a third of the army of Saxony, and he was also Richard's strongest supporter of the future succession to the Grand Duke's throne.

The whole negotiation process did not have any waves. After all, it was in Roy's hands. The conditions have already been laid out, and what the three major families need to consider has been considered long before today, so these people are just signing and paying on behalf of the family.

In the halls of the Grand Duke's Palace, the ransoms of the three families were delivered, contracts were signed, and Adolf was the guarantor to witness it.

In the process, McCallan, Ricks, and Marquis Allen all kept scrutinizing the young man named Leo Ferdinand sitting at the other end of the long table.

Although they already knew the age and identity of the other party, when they saw this young man at this moment, they couldn't help but be surprised by the other party's youth. They couldn't believe it anyway that it was this unattractive boy who allowed his family to plant such a big heel in Lulian.

The atmosphere has always seemed solemn and cold.

The good weather in Muni City and the bright sunshine through the window failed to melt the oppressive atmosphere by half a minute.

Scarlett sat quietly in her chair, her eyes looking at Roy from time to time.

Roy is making his final signing. He lowered his head and looked sideways, his face contoured like a knife and an axe, with distinct lines.

Looking at this person carefully, Scarlett's mind was full of the figure of him fighting with the knights of the Bano family that night. Although she wanted to break him to pieces, Scarlett also had to admit that whether it was natural strength or intelligence, this guy was far superior to any of her peers she knew.

Those aristocratic children who usually surround him are simply a bunch of fools compared to him. Perhaps what they are best at is showing off their handsomeness like a rooster at the ball, but this does not make Scarlett feel any charm in the slightest.

The charm of a man lies in his wisdom and strength.

Even if this damn mercenary is his enemy, even if he gives him the most impression of ruthlessness and killing...... With a heartbeat, Scarlett quickly withdrew her gaze from Roy's face.

Roy signed the peace treaty with the name of Leo Ferdinand and stamped it to declare the end of the war.

Without any lingering, the men of the three families immediately took their farewell to Adolf, and then went downstairs without looking back, each in his own carriage, and drove out of the castle.

Richard got into the carriage and fell silent.

Marquis Allen looked at his nephew and sighed. He knew that this capture would be too great a blow to Richard. Once the pride is crushed, it will probably take him a long time. to be able to come out of the shadows.

"Now you know there's a sky out there, right?" said Allen.

Richard tilted his head out the window, he really wasn't interested in being taught another lesson.

"Actually, you don't have to be too upset," Alan comforted with a smile on his lips when he knew his nephew's temper. "Your father doesn't blame you. We all know it's just your bad luck this time. Even Fred is dead, and it's good that you can live. ”

Richard clenched his fists silently.

"Besides," Allen's gaze followed Richard's gaze to the receding streets of Muni City outside the car window, "you don't have to be angry with a dead man. Sometimes, it doesn't matter if you win or lose. What if you lose to him? It won't be long before you show up. You're alive and there's a chance to grow. And he ......"

Richard turned his head in surprise and looked at Allen: "Uncle Allen, you mean ......"

"Do you think that if he killed Little Bano, the Bano family would let him go so lightly?" Allen said lightly, "As far as I know, this time." Old Barneau has invested a lot of money. ”

"Really?" Richard's eyes lit up.

"Of course," Alan nodded. "It doesn't have anything to do with you, though. Your father's order is for me to bring you back. After a while, we're going to send troops. In the South, we need to have a good relationship with Adolf in many ways, and your father doesn't want you to mess up. ”

"But ......," Richard said unwillingly. "Are we just going to let him go?"

"Didn't you listen to me?" Alan's face sank, "He's dead." Moreover, this kind of thing is not something you can meddle in. All you have to do now is to go back with me honestly. Then stand aside and watch the play. Do you know who is going to deal with him this time?"

Richard was stunned and shook his head.

Alan leaned over slightly and whispered a name.

The expression on Richard's face froze at once. In addition to the shock, there was even a hint of fear.

"Now you understand, this kind of thing is not something you can participate in, right?" said Allen, a sneer on his face, "You don't need to fight a dead man. ”

............

The carriage with the coat of arms of the Oscar family was wide and comfortable. However, the atmosphere was a little dreary.

Ever since he got into the carriage, Oscar had been silent, staring out the window and not saying a word.

Little Oscar had never seen his father like this, and for a moment he was a little worried, restless, and set his eyes on Ricks.

Twenty years have passed since Rix and Oscar were under the command of Grand Duke Costa. They have a very deep friendship with each other. This is also the reason why Archduke Costa specially selected him to accompany little Oscar to deal with this matter among many ministers.

Facing little Oscar's gaze, Ricks shook his head slightly.

Compared with little Oscar, he knows his old friend better. If Oscar doesn't want to speak, it's useless to say anything now.

In this case, there is usually something wrong with him. He won't open his mouth until he has thought through the problem and has a definite idea in his mind.

At Grand Duke Costa's political council, Riggs has seen Oscar's expression at this moment countless times.

The carriage swayed, and after ten minutes, Oscar finally finished his musings. He turned his head, gave his son a kind smile, and set his eyes on Ricks.

"How do you feel about that kid?" Oscar asked.

Ricks frowned slightly, thought for a while, and said, "On the outside, he looks like a very ordinary young man. The figure is a little thin. Calm demeanor and steady mentality. When we stared at him, his face didn't even change in the slightest. ”

Oscar nodded and said, "Go on." ”

"Continue?" Ricks said with a wry smile, "Dude, I only came into contact with him today, and it doesn't take more than a prayer hour to add up, so what do you think I can do with him?"

Seeing Oscar looking at him silently, Ricks sighed and said, "Okay......"

His face turned stern and he said, "I heard that he is the heir of the Ferdinand family. Although this family disappeared for a long time, during the Romance Dynasty, this family could be a wealthy family and have a long heritage. As an heir, he will inevitably be cultivated extremely strictly. But ......"

There was a hint of confusion on Ricks' face, "I'm from this kid's body. And I didn't see it. His speech and demeanor, although elegant and decent, lacks a noble temperament, and there is no pretentiousness, but gives people a sense of wildness. ”

As he spoke, his eyes narrowed slightly. "You know, when I look at him, I feel more like I saw a monster passing by the river. Its purpose is simply to drink water. Not very interested in the prey next to him. However, if you show the slightest hostility, it will not hesitate to show its fangs. ”

Hearing this, Oscar closed his eyes and nodded with emotion: "You're right. This kid. It's a monster. And, definitely, the scariest kind in the jungle. ”

He opened his eyes, looked at his son who looked a little dazed, and said, "Although I don't want to admit it, I have to say that compared to him, our children are too immature. ”

Little Oscar had a look of disbelief on his face.

But. Strict family education and reverence for his father made him still keep his mouth shut.

Oscar gently patted little Oscar on the shoulder. said: "When I say this, I am not belittling my own son. Nor is it an excuse for my failure. It's a truth. ”

He sighed and said, "I don't know where the Ferdinand family has been hiding all these years, and I don't know what their situation is, but I must admit it. They have raised a terrible heir. I can even be sure that if we give him a few more years, we will only be able to look up at his back. ”

Ricks and little Oscar looked at each other.

Even Ricks didn't expect Oscar to speak so highly of Leo.

"I made a mistake," Oscar said. "When I met this kid, I didn't know and investigate him, so I made a judgment based on my arrogance and instinct. If I had been a little more cautious, and had done a little simple investigation before making a decision, perhaps I would not have caused this trouble for the Grand Duke. ”

"In comparison, the Renaults did make a wise decision," Oscar continued, "and Charles got out of the quagmire at the most crucial moment, not only did he not get bogged down in the mire, but he also won Adolph's friendship. In the future, they will be in a much better position than we are in Loulian. ”

In the carriage, there was silence.

After a long time, Ricks asked, "Well, Archduke Costa asked me to ask you a question - what are you going to do now? If you want revenge...... You know, the Grand Guild goes out of its way to support you. Even if we sign an agreement, we have other ways to deal with this kid. ”

Oscar shook his head.

He looked into Ricks' eyes and said cautiously, "The Grand Duke is about to go north." Both are in the southern system, and I, Sinasiri and Lulian, cannot fight among themselves. This is one of them. Second, this battle is enough to show Leo's talent and wisdom. Rather than being an enemy of this kid, I'd rather take a more gentle approach. ”

He squinted his eyes slightly, and said word by word: "Perhaps, we should find a way to win the friendship of a strong man in the future." ”

In the carriage, quietly.

Little Oscar looked at his father in disbelief. He couldn't understand how his father was humiliated because of there, but at this moment, not only did he not think about revenge, but he made a 180-degree turn. Listening to what he meant, it seems that he has to take the initiative to be friends with Ao there.

The corners of Ricks' mouth hooked up a smile.

Only he understood what a wise decision his old friend had made. And this maturity, this vision and reason, is also the reason why he can be trusted by the Grand Duke of Costa.

............

The carriage had circled up the spiraling Tatama driveway.

However, all the way over, Scarlett looked out the window quietly and did not make a sound. Even when McCallan brought it up a few times, she just nodded or shook her head in response.

McCallan was a little helpless.

Even if he is outwitted, he can't do anything about this wayward county lord.

Scarlett is something he grew up looking up looking up to. Her appearance inherited the virtues of her mother Elizabeth, and she was even more beautiful, and her character was just as proud, the same willfulness and stubbornness. However, McCallan knows that Scarlett has a completely different personality from Elizabeth in her bones.

Even if she was born in a wealthy family like the Lanris family, which is full of powerhouses in the Holy Land, Elizabeth is essentially a more traditional woman. Her father and her brothers never allowed her to participate in politics or express opinions on family affairs.

Therefore, most of the time, she is no different from other aristocratic ladies, and the display of ambition is just to talk about right and wrong and encourage her husband.

But Scarlett is different. Her personality and personality are more like a boy. Compared with her mother, she is more willing to use actions to realize her ambitions.

McCallan sighed silently.

He knew that this defeat must be a very big blow to Scarlett. Especially after that gambling fight a few months ago, she was in the same place again and fell.

This seems to prove that no matter how smart and talented she is, she is just a woman after all.

And this is the most difficult point for Scarlett to accept.

"He didn't live more than a week. ”

In the silence, Scarlett was shocked when she heard McCallan's words. She turned her head and looked at McCallan.

"Old Barno paid a lot of money, Watts himself was in charge, and the dark executioners poured out," McCallan said word by word to meet Scarlett's gaze, "So, he won't live for a week." ”

Scarlett tilted her head, a hint of confusion in her eyes, as if digesting the news.

After a few moments, she spoke.

"Stop!"

The carriage stopped.

"Miss, you ......" McCallan looked at Scarlett in surprise.

"Let's go back. Scarlett bit her lip and said quickly.

"Why ......" McCallan frowned, and before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Scarlett's involuntary remarks.

"Go back. Scarlett said, "Otherwise, I'll go back myself." ”

(To be continued!)

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