In the kingdom of mankind in this era, ordinary people were not allowed to gallop through the streets. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 infoEspecially in the capital, horseback riding is a privilege reserved for nobles and soldiers.

Early this morning, many pedestrians in Nesmai saw mighty knights galloping through the streets on tall dragon horses. The silver-armored knight wearing an icy blue silver-trimmed cloak galloped through the center of the road like a blue tide, and if it wasn't imposing, the sturdy figure was very pleasing to the eye. Someone with sharp eyes recognized that this was the new arrival of Lana and Anvenska's guardian knight yesterday, so they deliberately flirted with each other, and more Nesmai people knew about Lana's existence.

The Guardian Knights are acting as couriers this time, so they will not be wearing weapons. Perhaps because the news of a heroic messenger saved the life of Fred I, there is an unwritten rule in Nethrel that no one can neglect a messenger, even if it is from a rival camp. Wherefore the heads of several of Nesman's major estates belonging to Anvenska received an edict ordering them to finish all their business and go to the Earl of Anvenska's mansion by noon. The signatories are Lana and Anvenska, the acting heads of the family.

Sutton also received it, when he had just received a message from the Shadow Clan, the operation failed! The contact did not explain the specific situation, but from his heavy and hurried expression Sutton could see that the operation failed completely. After the Guardian Knight handed him the letterhead with both hands, Sutton threw it into the fireplace without even looking at it, and he didn't need to look at it to know what was written. Also, he wanted to see how the guardian knight reacted. The result was very disappointed, and the knight did not even blink his eyes, but put his right hand into his chest, and the center of the fist was against his heart, and after performing such a strange knightly salute, he withdrew, and galloped away.

"Father, what should we do, how can we get those guys out of Nesman?" the knight's figure had not yet disappeared from sight, and Sutton's son, Octotor, asked eagerly.

"Calm down, Octot, they are just powerful thugs, the real battle has only begun now, I want to keep all the famous nobles of Nesmai closed their doors, not being able to enter the upper social circle will only be the first step in their defeat, the Department of Justice has already negotiated, and the meeting time with the Bishop and Prince Oride has been agreed today, and when the time comes, the three forces of the Justice Administration, the Holy See, and the House of Justice, the Holy See, and the House will put pressure on the woman to participate in the hearing. Then, everyone in the family will insist that she is not Lana or Anvenska, and Patarek has long since turned to ashes, and cannot be authenticated by blood, and when the time comes, see how she dies!" Sutton said word by word.

"It's already in my father's hands, so what should I do?Father?" Sutton's words had already made Octotor feel confident that he would behave positively, and that Sutton would be looked down upon if he was too stupid, after all, he had a smart and clever brother.

"Go and appease the heads of the family business, they should have received the same order. What to say and what not to say, I think you should be clear!"

"Yes father, I only need to reveal to them a little that the Legal Administration, the Holy See and the Senate will put pressure on all sides to solve the problem. Octotor replied respectfully.

"Hmm!" Sutton nodded, "with some sincerity and enthusiasm, they will work hard, and our income will be guaranteed." ”

"I understand, it is a matter of course that Sutton and Anvinska, who care and love their subordinates, will have a good son who is equally approachable!" said Octo, smiling as if he was loyal.

In the afternoon, Lana and Anvenska's eye-catching four-wheeled carriage appeared in front of the mansion of Ivan and Count Groman. The Earl's daughter was Lana's only classmate at home who had some friendship with her, and the rest were either left on the shortlist because they were still in a distant academy or because they had a mediocre relationship or gender relationship.

The Earl of Groman, like many nobles, was ambitious and talented. His fiefdom had been losing money year after year due to lack of management, and the earl's annual taxes and huge consumption in aristocratic circles had forced Groman to maintain himself by consuming his family's money. This year, a rare drought brought his fiefdom to near extinction. The high cost of his daughter's study at the Academy of Light became a huge burden to the earl, who had to recall his daughter on the grounds of ill health, and asked the school to suspend her studies. And for the same reason, Groman turned down many expensive banquets. Groman was by no means the first aristocracy to fade out of the top in this way, in fact, for thousands of years, those who had fallen or simply gone bankrupt had gone through this step. Especially in the era when there is no major war, only destruction will not be built, or lack of long-term vision, or loss of power, or too poor and extravagant, will make some nobles disappear into history.

It is worth mentioning that Groman had an excellent wife - Salma and Gnene Field. Unlike women who were widely recognized by the aristocracy for dyeing their husbands' hats, Salma's charm lies in the nobility and outstanding demeanor that characterize her from a prestigious family. Salma was the personal advisor and liturgist of many dukes and marquises. The aristocratic lady trained by her was full of praise for her etiquette and manners, even the nobles in the south who had a long history and splendid culture. It has even been said that Salma was responsible for the Neismai aristocracy being able to get rid of the image of the descendants of loggers. It is understandable that such a figure who is at the helm of the fashion vane of the noble ladies of Nesman has become a 'life-saving grass' that the Earl of Grohman has not been completely forgotten by the upper nobility.

Groman's daughter Kathreni was a little ignorant of the servant's report and the letter she had received, she did have such classmates as Lana and Anvinska, but her relationship with this 'female swordsman' was only slightly stronger than that of ordinary friends, and it was because they were both Nesser's when they were far away from home that their relationship seemed much closer. Now Lana's visit has made the sensitive Catherine realize that Groman is likely to be involved in a political storm because of this person, and the weak Earl may not be able to withstand any blows.

Also noticing Lana and his party were Count Gromain and his wife, who had just returned home from a banquet, and Lana's unique ride in the car and the majesty of the four guardian knights were too much for anyone to ignore.

"I think we should inform our daughter that even if it is the daughter of Count Anvinska who is visiting, she should turn her away on tactful grounds at this time!" The embarrassment of these years has made Count Groman much kinder, and besides, he has always respected his wife, so that when there is Salma at home, his words will always unconsciously bring the meaning of inquiry.

"Aven, my dear husband, do you know why we are so embarrassed as we are now?" Salma's bright eyes rested on the carriage that had just stopped, and she asked Count Grohman. This was rude at the time, and a woman had to look directly at her husband as a sign of respect. But the real ruler of the Count of Groman is Salma, although the Count of Groman has no ability, but he can understand the difficulty of picking up the burden of the family, Salma has already made this man grateful if he did not leave him, not to mention that he is not the only nobleman who is afraid of the inside, but there are few women like Salma Mannesmai. "Because we don't have a real manager who can manage the property for us. ”

Shaking his head, Salma sighed lightly: "That's just the surface of the matter, the real reason is that our King is eloquent, he thinks that the aristocratic system of Nesshrel is too bloated, he doesn't want to raise too many useless people, but he can't throw off the burden clearly, so it took him ten years or more to realize a plan, hinting at the nobles with his preferences, who are not popular with him." Do you know why we can't find a man who is good at running an industry, and why I can't get a nobleman to really help us, because you are the one that Fret V does not like. On one side is a strong king, on the other side is an earl with no background and family background, who will the nobles choose?Aven, look at your left and right, we are not the only ones who have suffered bad luck, there are more than a dozen families, they will go bankrupt in this generation. Prosperity and decline are normal things, but, from the perspective of the whole era, it seems a little too much. ”

"You, how dare you say that, Your Majesty!" Groman, looking around in horror with his throat suppressed, fortunately, there were no servants.

"That's it! My dear, you are not a man of great ability, and you are timid and docile! It is this that is not liked by Your Majesty, an earl who earns his family business by martial arts, his descendants are like this, what kind of envoy do you want Your Majesty to give you? Since you are useless, it is enough to have an empty title, and the fief will naturally be gradually mortgaged and confiscated on the day when you are unable to pay taxes. This was the king's intention. As she said this, Salma's eyes noticed the silver-haired young man who had sent the letter, his gait, demeanor, and clothing...... Including the small movements, Salma did not let go.

"My dear, do you say this all of a sudden because it has something to do with the owner of the carriage?" Groman realized that the point of Salma's words was not to tell him how bad his family was right now.

"Yes, dear, I said earlier, you're not stupid, you're just not used to thinking. The silent Count Anvinska is a good man to keep his job, but the fault is that he has a brother who is both ambitious and capable. Although Sutton's typical unscrupulous means were not to His Majesty's liking, his Majesty's ability to use all kinds of 'weapons' has always been His Majesty's specialty, and in some ways His Majesty's greatest beneficiary of Anvenska's civil strife was His Majesty. The amount of mines and industries, the garrison of Neverwinter, taxes, etc., can all be readjusted by taking advantage of the abnormal succession of the Anvinska family. The Anvenska family's wealth has been a sight to behold for the King for a long time, and the importance and de facto control of Neverwinter make it difficult for His Majesty to rest on his Majesty's laurels. Otherwise, if one of the three wealthy nobles died suddenly, how could the shrewd Majesty take advantage of the busy state affairs to let the following handle it at his discretion?"

The old butler, who was no longer young, walked in, "Madam, what do you command?" ”

"Go talk to Catherini, let her catch up with her schoolmate, and invite this young lady to dinner at our house!"

When the old butler went out, Salma pointed out a line outside to Groman: "I have heard in the morning that Lana and Anvinska have a noble and elegant appearance that is ahead of time. I didn't believe it at the time, but Evan you see, this carriage, in all these years in Nesman, have you ever seen a carriage with more graceful lines? There is no embellishment of gold and silver jewels, and there is no need for any elaborate carvings, but who can doubt that the owner of this carriage has no taste? Look at the knights, look at the horses, how many noble guards are more majestic and more majestic than them, and the dress and movements of the silver-haired young man, I have not seen it, but it looks more comfortable and noble than any etiquette that is in vogue now!"

At this time, Lana, dressed in full costume, slowly walked out of the carriage, and after Li Yun gently helped her, Lana smiled and greeted Kathreni who came out to greet her. "Dear Catherine, in great Nesmani, I can't think of anyone else who would want to listen to a girl like me whining!" said Lana.

"Honestly, you remember that having such a schoolmate as me has made me very happy!, as you can see, the situation at home really makes me have little confidence in the exchange of courtesies between the nobles!" said Catherini very frankly.

"Don't say that, the loss of a noble young lady like you is a loss for everyone, and I must not watch this kind of loss happen and do nothing!"

"If it weren't for the fact that you still like to joke about yourself, I wouldn't have been able to associate the person in front of me with the girl who loved armor and swords! Well, what a faux pas, please come into the house, and let you stand here for so long, my parents must be very happy with your arrival!"

At this time, Salma was already a little uncontrollable, and she said to Count Groman: "My dear, I cannot describe the feeling in my heart at this time, you just have to remember that this young lady has shown us a power that does not require the help of a sword and does not produce gunsmoke, but it is enough to fight against Your Majesty, in another kind of battlefield. What we have to do is to seize this opportunity and end our predicament. ”