Chapter 205: Baron Humphrey (240 Monthly Pass Plus Update)
The next morning, the Friendship docked again at the docks of the harbor town, and Baron Humphrey, head of the Bonaparte Chamber of Commerce, appeared on Violet Island with the ship.
He had come at the invitation of Sivi to sell the book "How Magic is Made" in the Kingdom of France.
Although the Bonaparte family is located on the remote island of Corsica, this does not mean that the Bonaparte family will have no sales channels.
On the contrary, in the last decade or so, the Chamber of Commerce of the Bonaparte family has flourished, setting up warehouses and inns in every important city throughout the Kingdom of France.
It's all because of Natalia's mother, Lady Olivia!
She is the favorite sister of His Majesty Charles VIII Ollon, King of France!
And Madame Olivia is the current person behind the Bonaparte Chamber of Commerce, a former court official who accompanied Princess Olivia from Versailles to Corsica with the married princess!
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Baron Humphrey!" Syvi appeared on the docks in a well-fitting and smart black uniform.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Knight Frost!" Baron Humphrey wore a purple uniform with a subtle and luxurious touch, and a gold King's Medal pinned to his chest, a reward for his loyalty to His Majesty Charles VII.
Baron Humphrey was second only to the Bonapartes family and the old butler Oakes in power in the entire Bonaparte family, and he had seen many high-ranking officials and dignitaries from the Palace of Versailles.
But in front of the handsome young man who was just sixteen years old, he did not show even a trace of arrogance.
Because the eldest lady Natalia returned to the Blue Castle and told everything she had seen, whether it was the bloody battle with the "Sea Hungry Wolves" in front of the Tower or the legendary adventures in the deep sea plane. All prove that the young terrifying pioneer knight in front of him is a promising mage, and even has the friendship of a Naga queen and a legendary powerhouse!
What's more. This young and handsome knight may well become the future husband of the eldest lady Natalia!
Therefore, the process of meeting the two was very harmonious. They complimented each other along the way, and before they arrived at Violet Castle, they were already talking happily, as if they had known each other for many years.
"Oh my God, this is your castle! This is the most beautiful and beautiful castle I have ever seen, even more beautiful than the Palace of Versailles, where His Majesty belongs! This is nothing short of a miracle, and I can't imagine how such a dream castle could have been built on this lonely island!" said Baron Humphrey, visibly struck by the beauty of Violet Castle, and he spread out his arms in praise from the bottom of his heart.
"That's the power of magic to turn miracles into reality!" Sivi replied with a smile.
Baron Humphrey was ushered into the interior of Violet Castle and seated on a large and comfortable sofa in the reception room. Cynthia, the werewolf maid, stepped forward at the right time to pour delicious black tea for the master and guests.
Baron Humphrey's gaze swirled with Cynthia until she walked out of the reception room, "This is?"
"As you can see, a werewolf! from the far east, currently my servant!" Sivi replied politely.
"It's a werewolf maid!Knight Frost, you've really opened my eyes, the desolate and remote island I imagined is so beautiful and civilized, and your territory is really well built!" Baron Humphrey picked up the teacup carved with delicate patterns that could be called works of art, and took a sip: "It is pleasantly fragrant, it is really delicious!"
A white light flashed in Sivi's hand. A copy of "How a Wizard Is Made" was pushed flat in front of Baron Humphrey by a pair of invisible hands.
Baron Humphrey picked up the tortoiseshell glasses in his breast pocket and put them on his eyes, and then began to look at them seriously.
After about half a spell, Baron Humphrey, who had already flipped through half of the page, finally raised his head: "Knight Frost, this book can be sold!"
"First of all. The material of the book is very good, far exceeding the usual book paper on the market today, and secondly, the exquisite drawing skills on the colorful cover show the main characters with their own characteristics. It doesn't fade yet, which is obviously an innovation as well. A lot of people will read it even if they just see the cover! In the end, the story is fascinating. There are very few novels in which the magician is the main character, and readers will love this book!"
Baron Humphrey concluded.
A triumphant smile appeared on Sivi's face.
"Oh, I don't see it that way!" Just then, a high-pitched voice suddenly sounded in the reception room, and then Christine, a silver-haired beauty, appeared.
Even though Baron Humphrey was accustomed to seeing all kinds of stunning beauties in the Palace of Versailles, and he was already in the middle-aged city, he suddenly saw Christine's charm of upside-down beings up close, and he still couldn't control it, and he lost his temper for the first time, turning into a pig brother.
After a while, he reacted, and hurriedly sat upright, coughing lightly: "Who is this?"
Sivi smiled and introduced, "This is the daughter of Archduke Philip of the Holy Norman Empire, Miss Christine. She's also a high-level magician, and she's visiting my castle!"
Daughter of Archduke Philip, the de facto ruler of Spanya!
This Christine's identity is a little more noble than her own eldest lady!
Baron Humphrey quickly stood up and bowed, his title was much lower than Christine's.
"Well, Christine, even people in the industry like President Humphrey are optimistic about the sales of my book!" Syvi said with a smug tone.
Before Baron Humphrey's arrival, Sivi was talking to Christine, who he wanted to help open up sales for the Holy Norman Empire.
As Christine, it's easy to do something like this.
However, Christine is obviously not optimistic about Sivi's book, and she thinks that such a book full of errors will not play a role in popularizing magic at all, but will cause all kinds of false inducements to readers.
And there's nothing interesting about the story, at least she can't read it at all, except for the writing.
Christine was still persuading Sivi not to waste such a good writing just now, and to complete a more rigorous Mopu book under her guidance.
Baron Humphrey's answer apparently upset Christine so much that her voice was less soft and seductive than ever.
"I always insist that your book will not sell well, but will make real magicians laugh!" Christine said with one hand on her waist.
"Baron Humphrey, I would like to ask, what is the standard of a bestseller?" Instead of responding positively to Christine's provocation, Syvi asked Baron Humphrey instead.
"In 1975 there were 12 bestsellers on the French literary market, the least of which sold 52,000 copies, while the annual best-selling champion sold 190,000 copies!" )