Chapter 164: Edward's Arrival
"Duke, the old whore?"
"Brian?"
"Father?"
Lance, Grandpa Andrea, Veronica. When the three of them saw www.biquge.info situation in front of them, they let out three different kinds of surprises.
Lance was not mistaken, the middle-aged nobleman in the brocade robe in front of him was the old prostitute Duke.
Lance didn't understand, wasn't he forbidden to enter the city of Idiris by the Duke of Aceh? But in any case, his coincidence must be aimed at himself.
And why did Veronica look at that person and call her father, could it be that unkempt person is Veronica's father. The legendary son Brian, who was deprived of inheritance rights and forced to divorce by Andre's grandfather?
As soon as she saw Veronica, Brian smiled like a flower: "Winnie, my good daughter, I haven't seen you for several years, and you have become beautiful again." ”
Veronica just wanted to say hello, but was stopped by Grandpa Andrea. Lance saw Grandpa Andre angry for a year, and the green tendons on his temples burst out, like rolling magma.
"You bastard, you dare to appear in front of me, won't you get out of here?" Andre scolded Brian in the face.
"Dad, don't scold me when you see me. I've brought great news to our family today. ”
"What good news can you have. Believe it or not, I'll kill you scum!" said the grumpy grandfather Andre who was about to rush up and beat his son Brian.
At this time, several old comrades-in-arms around him hurriedly stopped Andre and persuaded him to endure it. Andrei's anger calmed down.
At this time, the young nobleman suddenly spoke: "Have you people made enough trouble? When Young Master Ben doesn't exist?"
Brian hurriedly grovelled to the young nobleman's side, and said with a flattering expression, "Master Edward, how can you not exist? Look at that long brown hair, blue eyes is my daughter Veronica. ”
Edward glanced at Veronica, pouted slightly, and then said to the old whore Duke with a satisfied smile on the corner of his mouth, "Yes, yes, it's really a beautiful embryo." Uncle, you really have a good eye. ”
Duke smirked and said, "You are my nephew, how can I give it to you?"
So Edward stepped forward and said, "Miss Veronica, right?" I'm Edward Fitik. ”
When they heard the name, the people of the tavern began to whisper as if they had heard something terrible.
"Edward Fitico, is it the son of Gavin Fittico, Earl of Clay?"
"That's right, the son of the Earl Gavin, the greatest prince of Idiris. ”
"How did he get here? Nothing good will happen now. ”
Veronica just nodded politely back, and then was protected by her grandfather Andre.
Afterwards, Edward said, "I have come today for nothing else. I have obtained your father's consent to marry you. So I'm here to take you back to Clay City. Prepare yourself and come with me. ”
Hearing this, not only Andrey, but also his old comrades-in-arms were furious. Andrei scolded directly: "What are you? Who my granddaughter marries, that's up to me." It's not the scum's turn yet. He's not my son anymore, and he's not Veronica's father. ”
Edward looked at Andre calmly, his eyes full of arrogance of a nobleman: "Is that so? But this man named Brian borrowed a lot of money from me with his daughter Veronica as collateral. Now they can't afford to pay it back. How do you think I'm going to get my money back?"
Edward then took out a contract and showed it to Andre, and sure enough, Brian borrowed 100 gold kronor from Edward with his daughter Veronica as collateral. If she can't pay it back, Veronica will have to marry Edward. The deed was also covered with the fire paint of the Inquisition, which means that it has legal effect.
In the Vinian continent, it has been legal to pledge money to people since ancient times. Although it was repeatedly proposed to be abolished, it was due to the collapse of the Normanland Empire. Lost the iron fist of centralized power. As a result, in the face of the huge profits of human trade, various countries have failed to implement measures to abolish human trafficking.
Now either pay back the 100 gold crowns, or Edward take Veronica. But this 100 gold kronor is not a small amount, and Andrei can't afford to pay it back even if he sells all his fiefdoms.
Andre glared directly at Brian, and there was only one thought in his eyes, why he didn't kill this son in the first place.
And Veronica looked at her father even more, and was even more surprised, unexpected and desperate. She didn't expect her father to sell herself for money.
Andre said at this time: "Hmph, Brian has already disowned us. Therefore, this contract has no legal effect. You'd better get out of front of me. Otherwise, I'll report to the Duke of Aceh. ”
"Duke of Aceh?" At this time, Edward laughed: "Old immortal, you don't go outside to inquire, who is the biggest in Idiris? The reason why he was able to carry the duke's crown was because my father supported him. Otherwise, he would have been killed by the Duke of Eagle Gang a long time ago!"
Hearing this, Sir Matthew's son Jo couldn't help it, and scolded: "Edward, don't be rampant! This is in the city of Idris, not in your Clay City! You dare to scold your feudal lord, you are a rebellion!"
"I'll just scold, Besides, Menice is our Clay territory. In other words, this old immortal is a vassal in charge of my father. We deal with the internal affairs of the county of Clay. It's about your Idiris. ”
With that, Edward threw another piece of paper in front of Andre and the others and said, "This is the verdict of the Clay Inquisition, and Brian is still Veronica's father. Therefore, my mortgage documents are also legally valid. Veronica will be my person from today onwards!"
At this time, Brian also hurriedly said to Andre: "Dad, you see that Young Master Edward is the son of the dignified Earl Clay, and he will inherit the title of Earl Clay in the future." This marriage is not bad for us. Winnie will be a dignified countess in the future. And Vinnie's son will also be Count Clay in the future. This not only allows the status of our Yinglinger family to soar, but also ensures that our family will enjoy endless glory and wealth, so why not?"
"Fart!" Andre scolded, "I, the Inglin family, have always won glory by military exploits, not by selling their daughters! Edward, I tell you, Veronica can't marry you! This document of yours is not legal! You die of this heart." ”
"Illegally, I tell you, even before the Duke of Aceh, he will only sentence Veronica to me. Don't believe us?"
Although Grandpa Andre was furious, his thinking was very clear.
He understood that what Edward said was true. He was a subject of the Earl of Clay, so he had to obey the rulings of the Clay Inquisition. And the Duke of Aceh though is a monarch. But he had no right to interfere in the internal affairs of the vassal state.
At the same time, Edward also looked at Brian and said:
"Brian, you can't pay me back. and will not let me mortgage your daughter. Then I'll have to kill you. But killing you with a knife won't pay my debts. We're going to cut your flesh off with a knife, and I'll cut you into as many pieces as you owe me?
Hearing this, Brian fell to his knees in fright and hurriedly pleaded. But there was no time to react. The two soldiers who rushed over, in front of everyone, grabbed Brian's left hand, drew a short knife, and cut off four fingers of Brian's left hand with one sword.
Suddenly Brian let out a scream, and blood splattered out in all directions. The people around the tavern screamed and tried to flee the tavern, but were stopped by Edward's soldiers.
"Dad! Don't!" Veronica was overwhelmed by the scene in front of her. Although Brian is no more, but for Veronica. It's all his biological father, how can he stand by and watch.
Although Brian fell to the ground and wailed in pain, Veronica just wanted to rush over and stop the bleeding for her father. But Andre clung to Veronica and didn't let Veronica pass.
Edward picked up Brian's fingers one by one, and then smiled at Veronica and said, "How about it, Miss Veronica, are you weird for marrying me?"
Veronica cried and said, "I beg you not to ...... Spare my father......"
When Grandpa Andrei heard this, he immediately covered Veronica's mouth with his hand. Tell her not to speak.
"Seeing that you don't practice so much, how can I let go of your lovely father. Saying that, Edward's face sank, and he gave a cold order: "Cut off the fingers of his right hand!"
As he spoke, the soldier raised his dagger again and cleanly. The glittering short knife was aimed directly at Brian's right hand, and Brian screamed even louder.
At the moment when the knife fell, Grandpa Andre could no longer control Veronica.
Veronica broke free of Andrei's hand and shouted, "Don't! I'll marry you!"
Hearing this, Edward finally showed a satisfied but wicked smile: "Haha, there are always people who question the authority of our Fitik family. It's ridiculous. What I want, do you think you can refuse? Take it away. ”
But Grandpa Andre stood up, stopped in front of Veronica, and glared angrily: "Who dare I see?"
At this time, the old whore Duke stood up and said in a crow-like tone: "Andre, don't be ignorant. You know that we have the right to kill you without being responsible, even if you are a knight. ”
"So what, what do I think you bastards do?" Andre stood in the center, not moving. At this time, Andre's old comrades-in-arms also stood up one after another, blocking Veronica's front.
"Even if our old bones are dead, we won't let this bullshit earl's son do whatever he wants!"
Edward said impatiently, "You brought it on yourself." Hugh blames me for being ruthless. Archer!"
With Edward's order, more than a dozen archers rushed in and aimed at Andre and them.
"Shoot me accurately, except for Veronica, the rest of these old immortals, shoot them all!"
"Yes!" said the archers in response.
Veroni pulled a smile at her grandfather and said, "Grandpa, there's no way, just let me go." I don't want to hurt you because of me!"
"Winnie!
"Tell you, it's only right to pay off debts!Don't be crooked!" Edward ordered directly: "Take Veronica away for me!"
At this time, the soldiers rushed straight up.
At this moment, a voice came out from behind the crowd: "I think who dares to take Veronica?"