Chapter 167: On the Road
On November 25, Kane destroyed the wizard's safe house in the old building.
On November 26, Kane went to bed early, but refused to make out with Lydia and slept for 10 hours.
Lydia has been a bit overwhelmed in the last two days, and Kane knows what she thinks, and she wants a child. But it was doomed to be a failure. Even if he ignores the influence, after this body explodes its potential, he will lose the ability to reproduce.
He is now an ordinary person for a quarter, from the time he crossed to the present, his hair has become a lot whiter, and now he is more white and less black, although he is more handsome, but it also marks that he is about to dry out.
On the 27th of November, after breakfast, Kane was listening to Hanny and Lydia gossip about some aristocratic anecdotes, when the butler Feige came in to give an insight, and Sir John Flint had visited.
This is naturally Carol, he usually has private meetings, and he doesn't shy away from anyone's visits like this, even if something comes to the door, and he doesn't send a letter of request in advance, which means that it is urgent.
Kane understood that the event he wanted was triggered.
Sure enough, Fran received the bad news of his brother Ryan's violent death this morning, and Fran and Ryan do not have the kind of hostility that is common in aristocratic families due to power and money inheritance or other reasons, and the relationship between the two is very good, but in recent years, it has become a little estranged.
Many Britons in this era have almost reached the point of believing in science, believing that the power of industry can bring a better life at best, and can change the world at best.
Fran Carrett is a wizard, but his talent for spellcasting is not great. And in the field of mortal machinery and industrial production, it has found its own value.
He made achievements and began to indulge. It can be said that he is already a more secular wizard.
Ryan is more traditional, and his focus has always been on the otherworld, so in the eyes of the world, he is just a noble man who gnaws at his old roots, an old-fashioned landlord who has no interest and is unwilling to accept new things.
In addition, in order to avoid suspicion (Ryan is not married and has no heirs), they gradually drifted apart and lived their own lives.
Hearing the bad news, Fran had no master, and the first thing that came to mind was to bring his cousin and assistant to discuss.
John Flint's role in the day-to-day life is that of a doer who speaks little, but who has insight every time he speaks.
Carol said: "In just a few years, the old marquis and the marquis died one after another, Ryan's suspense is full of doubts, this time I go back to the funeral, and inherit the family business, I am afraid that something will happen, you should be cautious, one is a guard, the other is a witness." The latter, I think Baron Wellingborough is a good fit. He is an upstart, has an excellent relationship with the Mayor of London, and is also influential on the royal family. The succession to the title of marquis is temporal, and it is very suitable to be witnessed by him, and it is also convenient to deal with some related affairs. ”
Fran thinks what Carol said makes sense, but he is a little worried: "Ted is just an ordinary person, and I'm afraid it's ...... to be involved in wizards' affairs."
Carroll smiled slightly: "Can an ordinary person carry a lot of fortune and stage the return of the king after 16 years of wandering? Do you think the adventure story named Indiana Jones he told in small talk was really just heard in a bar?"
"What do you mean?"
"Fran, the transcendent world on the other side of the New World has not been fully combed, and mortals often see and even need to deal with some strange things. Protestantism has developed very well over there, and it has a lot to do with that. How could a man who had carved out his own hidden kingdom over there lack the means?"
Fran was convinced, so he sent his cousin to find out.
This is a method often played in this era, and it is very embarrassing to reject or be rejected in person, and it is not conducive to normal interaction in the future, so send cronies to confirm the intention. If it is asked for and succeeded, the parties will officially come to ask for it.
"Before I came, Charlotte Byron came in. Carroll said.
Kane scoffed: "That reserved lady who really doesn't know what it is, and Fran, who is fascinated by her, doesn't pay attention to this kind of detail." What did she say, "I'm going to take the opportunity to show my face to Fran's relatives?"
Not only that, but she also recommended several guards to Fran. ”
"It turned out that I was also eyeing this opportunity to plant fighters, but this was too blunt. She's an ordinary person, how can she know this kind of person? The other party must at least be an extraordinary creature, right?"
"It is said that he is a well-traveled relative. ”
"Huh? If I had known that this was the case, I should have let Lady Percival take a bottle of love potion to get Fran in her hand. ”
Carol grinned, of course he knew Kane was joking, and the thought of Dumbledore's affectionate performance made him want to laugh.
Of course, although he noticed that Dumbledore was dressed as a woman, he was not aware of Dumbledore's sexual orientation and the fact that he was subjected.
As the girl said to Kane: those who like to be beaten in the game are often power holders or bullies in reality......
Later in the evening, Dumbledore and the others were informed.
Obviously, there are many smart people, and simple ways are always easy to think of.
Without Kane's layout, Dumbledore's plan for a decisive battle, before they entered the battlefield, would have lost to the competitive trick of 'having a woman and no brothers'.
"We decided to get involved in the end. Richard and Laura said at the same time.
Kane nodded and said to Richard, "Then you are the lawyer hired by Baron Wellingborough." ”
He also handed Laura a small pendant and a box of potions: "You and the principal play the witch sisters, the pendant is used to pretend to be a magic overflow, and the potion is used to strengthen the body's comprehensive index, accelerate metabolism and healing ability. ”
Laura realized that the appearance of her shell had a high resemblance to Yuna Percival, and Kane had long thought of the possibility of this moment.
Dumbledore didn't have much to say, Kane had already made him a wand. Elderberry's staff, Thestrals' tail feathers, but with elemental rings on the handle, are more powerful and irritable than the Elder Wand, in Dumbledore's words.
On the 28th, when it was still dark, the people freshened up, had breakfast, packed their bags and prepared for the road.
Kane hugged Hanny and Lydia goodbye, and when he was about to leave the door, Kane patted Feige on the shoulder and smiled, "Old dog, take care of yourself and Hanny." ”
Feige bowed slightly to Kane and said in his usual greetings, "Master, take care." ”
Lincoln and Kennedy were already waiting at the door with blank faces, holding horse lanterns in their hands, poking there like street lamp poles, close to two meters and weighing more than 350 pounds, the sturdy body was daunting.
This time it was a horse-drawn carriage designed for long distances, with a guardrail on the roof to tie the luggage, and a felt curtain and a small portable stove on the driver's seat to keep warm.
Of the two cars, Kane was smaller and more comfortable, with a maximum of two people, and Dumbledore and the others were in the more common ironclad carriage, which was very spacious and felt ordinary.
Hanging the lantern on the front hook on the side of the door, Lincoln shook the reins, and the snorting horses pulled the cart into the mist of night and mist, followed by another car driven by Kennedy.
The vehicle arrived at the agreed point first, and after waiting for about a quarter of an hour, Fran and his party came to the chaotic sound of horses' hooves.
One car, with four other people, rode tall horses.
The horse is very energetic, with smooth fur, knotted muscles, calm and high-spirited, and it is a war horse.
He was also cool, wearing a leather hunting coat with a fur shawl, a three-cornered hat, a saber on his shoulder, and a rifle in a leather satchel behind the saddle.
Kane pursed his lips and said in his heart, "This role-playing is really amateurish. ”
The cavalry is very particular and very hard. As soon as the four of them looked at the details of their clothing and riding posture, they knew that they were not even amateur riders, otherwise they would not have known that the war horse was not suitable for such a long run.
And these four people also underestimate the cold bones of this era and this season, the British Isle is already at a high latitude, and now it is mainly going north.
Look at this outfit is cool and handsome, you will have to freeze into a stupid bird halfway through, let alone fight, it would be nice to be able to get down from the horse when you rest at night.
I met Fran, exchanged a few words, and got into the car. The convoy set off, just as it was just getting dark.
The destination is in North Yorkshire, bordering the North Sea to the east and Cleveland to the north, which is a bit inappropriate to say that it is remote, but it is indeed not a big place, and it is true that it is ancient.
The road conditions in this era are generally nothing to look forward to, and the smooth gravel roads are very good.
Due to a few snowfalls, frozen, frozen, frozen, frozen, stubble-resistant, stubble-resistant stubble.
The weather was not bad today, the sun showed up very early, and although there was no heat, at least it dispelled the winter fog, improved visibility, and the wind was not too strong.
But even so, the four knights could not hold on before noon.
Finally, he stayed up until noon nap time, and rolled off the horse in embarrassment, one of which let out a cry of pain when he turned over and dismounted, and the other foot hit the ground, and then staggered to his knees.
Fran couldn't help but frown when she saw this scene from the carriage.
What makes him unable to see is the self-inadequacy of these people, if they are not good at riding, they are not good at riding, and it is not uncommon for wizards who are insensitive to horses, who let there be more convenient magic brooms. I had to ride a horse, and I said that I was protected around the frame, and I didn't see magic for myself and my horses along the way.
"Did the Hogwarts graduated wizards be too good, or did they meet stupid and eccentric European wizards?"
He also deliberately got out of the car and cared a few words, and the four of them couldn't stand up straight because of the leg pain in the thigh, and he also beat his spirit to say that he was fine.
Fran took the opportunity to greet Kane's side again.
I have to say that Baron Wellingborough has a lot more reliable manpower.
Just two coachmen are enough to deal with a group of ordinary enemies, any mob, wolf pack, I am afraid that they dare to approach at all.
And Yuna Parcival he knew, he didn't expect the baron to invite this well-known witch to accompany him, and her cousin, with bright and smart eyes, full of magic, and faintly with the power of a female leopard, should also be a good hand......
After a campfire was built in a sheltered area and lunch was simply served with bread dipped in soup, Fran gave Kane a brief introduction to the family.
It's basically the same as Kane's original understanding.
Squib's sister and his colonel's brother-in-law have always had ambitions for magical wizard potions.
Fred, the eldest son of the lazy concubine, when the old marquis was still alive, often stayed in the mansion, asking for money, and was not interested in starting a business or researching something.
Ryan's wife's family, eldest brother and brother-in-law.
Fran is very disgusted with these two people, and thinks that they are the ones who are most likely to cause trouble.
Then there are aunts and uncles, and Kane noticed that Fran looked a little unnatural when he mentioned his aunt, and guessed that something was going on here.
"Ryan hasn't married since he lost his wife?"
"Hmm. ”
"Who takes care of the young daughter. ”
"The chief lady, Pamira. ”
"Who's the butler?"
"Panmela. ”
In addition to the housekeeper Panmilla, Fran also mentions one person, Veronica.
Kane was sensitive to the name and asked Fran, "Norsemen?"
"Probably, it was she who found my badly wounded father, who would have died before he could have returned to England had it not been for her strange strength. ”
"What kind of power is it?"
"It is like water that washes away the flesh that is constantly corrupting and necrotic, and makes the healthy flesh grow again, but unfortunately it is a curse from the soul that constantly causes physical diseases. ”
There was no need to ask any more questions, Kane felt that the old marquis was probably cursed by the gods.
The so-called Divine Soul Curse can also be understood as a special energy infection.
When God falls, His negative emotions will explode in a concentrated manner, and this negative spiritual energy generated by the divine soul may exist in any state of solid, liquid, gas, and plasma, and people cannot withstand the erosion of this energy, and whoever encounters it will be unlucky.