Inside the carriage, Harvey played with the silver coins in his hand and asked, "So, your bet with Arthur is over?" ”

Roy thought for a moment, "Sort of. ”

He was thinking about something much further back.

Arthur undoubtedly lost.

At school, he has become the laughing stock of others, and even Qin Xiang is not on his side.

If you want to use the power of the family to exert pressure, it is even more of a fool's dream.

Arthur's final panicked attitude has borne this out.

The haze of the seizure of the Christian family has not yet dissipated, and the investigation into the slave trade case by the Sidenia Temple has not yet ended, and now is the time for everyone to put themselves in danger.

Not to mention the Adams family, which is close to the Christian family, it is estimated that it has long been listed as a key target of review.

From this point of view, Arthur's gamble provoked by his own selfish desires not only failed to realize his dream, but even almost affected his family.

As for whether the Addams family will show their feet in the end, Roy doesn't care, and he can't get involved for the time being.

The only thing that is certain is that Arthur won't trouble Arya anymore.

That's enough.

"Then you should be happy, why do you still have a straight face!"

Harvey threw a heavy money bag onto Roy's lap and said excitedly, "Don't you count the bounty in the bag?" ”

Just now, the Qin family counted everyone's hunting harvest, and discounted it into double cash and distributed it to everyone.

For every steppe wolf killed, you get 500 soles.

And if you kill the wolf king, you can get 10,000 soles.

The most commonly used currencies in Sidenia are copper sol and silver sol, with an exchange ratio of 100:1, and the currency issued by the Qin family to everyone is unified as silver sol.

Calculated that there were a total of 220 silver soles in Roy's money bag, a total of 22,000 soles.

Of course, this amount is nothing to the nobles, but this money is not what they ask for from their families, but they earn it by their own strength.

This is the first pot of gold for them to support themselves.

The meaning is different.

Harvey also killed two steppe wolves during this hunt, and got a total of 10 silver soles.

Normally, it was just a small amount of money for a meal, but when he got the 10 silver soles, he played with them back and forth like a valuable golden ticket, and he couldn't get tired of playing with them.

"I said Roy, with all this money, what are you going to buy it for?"

Roy was stunned for a moment, and he patted the money bag, which was heavy and made a crisp sound of metal colliding.

Until now, he didn't have the real sense of making money on his own.

In his eyes, he was just going to make a gamble and accomplish what he was supposed to do.

"Why don't you take it?"

He suddenly remembered that Harvey had paid the bill for weapons for two or three hundred thousand soles for him, and suddenly felt that the twenty thousand soles in his hand were nothing more than that.

Harvey suddenly lowered his face: "Why do you still care about this, you said that I had a treat, you don't give me face!" ”

"Didn't I say, this is our first pot of gold, we take this money, no matter what we buy, it is of great significance, don't you have anything you want to buy to give to others?"

I really hadn't thought about this, so Roy asked rhetorically, "Then what are you going to buy?" ”

"Don't underestimate the ten silver lions in my hand." Harvey's eyes narrowed triumphantly.

The back of the silver sol is printed with a lion's head, so it is also known as the silver lion.

"My dad likes to drink and my mom likes to watch fireworks, so I'm going to spend 9 silver lions on a set of fireworks salutes and 1 silver lion on a beautifully packaged bottle of white orchid.

"In the evening, I asked my parents out for a fireworks ceremony on the grasslands of Airland. I would open that bottle of white ground orchid when the fireworks were at their highest, and then father and son drank each other, can you imagine such a heartwarming scene? ”

"What about you...... It's quite filial. Roy scratched his head.

"It's just that although I don't know how to do it, I also know that White Ground is a famous wine of Sidney, and you are sure that you can win this famous wine for a hundred soles?"

A strange smile appeared on Harvey's face: "Actually, my dad can't taste alcohol at all, I just need to buy an empty bottle of white orchid and pour some soju into the bottle."

"When they saw me do this, they must have been very moved! When I coax my parents, are you still worried about not getting pocket money! ”

He couldn't help but fall into self-absorption, "What a business acumen, I'm a genius!" ”

"Then you......" Roy was silent for a moment, "it's quite filial." ”

But what about the gift......

In this life, his mother died in childbirth when he gave birth to him, and Renault raised him since he was a child.

At first, he was not interested in this cheap father with memories of his previous life, and was influenced by traditional beliefs, and he was paranoid that only his parents in his previous life were his only parents.

But Renaud did treat him like his own son, and as time passed, unconsciously, his "father" was also willing.

After all, people's hearts are made of meat, and now he has long regarded himself as a member of the Arnold family.

Thinking about it this way, since it was the first time he had made money, won the gambling contract, killed the wolf king, and avenged the captain of the guard, Hans, today is indeed a day worth celebrating.

It's also a good idea to buy some souvenirs.

So he said goodbye to Harvey and walked around the shopping streets of Uptown.

Twenty thousand soles are not much, weapons and armor and other large items are not considered, Renault's own equipment is very sophisticated, if you want to buy a better one, you can't take it without a hundred thousand.

But if you only buy gadgets, it won't cost much.

So he went around and around like a headless fly several times, until sunset, when he returned to the mansion with his large bag and small bag.

At the door, Arya, who had been waiting for her eyes, saw Roy get out of the carriage, and her eyes immediately lit up.

She had been in front of the door since the afternoon, standing for hours at a time.

Seeing Roy coming over, she immediately cheered up, tucked her shoulders and chest, her hands naturally hung down and crossed, Qianqian's jade legs were folded and she stood upright, and bowed slightly to Roy.

As if practiced a thousand times, there is no flaw in the posture of the salute.

"Welcome home, young master."

A relieved smile spread across her face.

"Hmm...... I am back. ”

Roy's footsteps paused slightly, and he nodded at her, "Help me carry something." ”

He wasn't used to having a maid greet him at the door.

It used to be Sebas's butler's job, but he was two generations behind Roy.

Every time Sebas greets him, it feels more like a grandfather picking up his grandson from kindergarten.

Now that Sebas is approaching retirement age, his body and bones can't withstand the toss, and more of the family's work will have to be handed over to Arya in the future.

Perhaps this current situation will gradually become a daily routine in the future.

Arya walked over and was bending down to help him carry the bag, and Roy leaned into her ear:

"Your Royal Highness Princess, I have won the bet, and I am fortunate to live up to my mission."

The breath in her ears tickled her, and Arya didn't look up, but continued to maintain a bent posture, and said softly, "I can continue to stay here, right, young master?" ”

"Of course, even if you regret it now, it's useless, you have signed a lifelong contract with me."

Arya straightened up with her things, and she glared at Roy softly, but a smile appeared in the corner of her eye.

"I don't regret it!"

The two walked into the mansion with large bags and small bags, and Renault followed the voice, wondering: "What did you bring back?" ”

Roy smiled: "Today, I hunted a few steppe wolves in the Elland Plain with my classmates, and I had a good harvest, and I bought some gifts for everyone when I came back." ”

He called everyone in the house.

"Father, this is a set of gilded collector's editions of the History of Sidney for you, the one at home is too old, and it is often turned over, and it is already missing pages."

"This is a pocket watch for Sebas's butler, you once mentioned that your pocket watch always stops inexplicably, and this time it happens to be replaced with a new one."

"And skincare products for Aunt Mary, you have been cooking in Arnold House for decades, immersed in the fumes of the kitchen every day, don't forget to take care of yourself."

"There are also four guards, Eddie, Ivan, Hutt, and Dunbar, today I went to the Elland Plains, and I learned that you work weekdays, and these tonics are specially given to you by me."

"And finally ......"

Roy pulled out a glass bottle and looked at Renault, "Father, can you help me pass this on to Hans?" ”

After losing his right leg, Hans has been picked up by his family.

"It's ......"

Renault looked shocked and looked at him in disbelief, "You met the Wolf King!?" ”

The glass bottle contained a 10-centimeter-long fang, and the surface of the tooth was filled with a gray smell of decay, which would also corrode and infect ordinary people if they touched it directly with their hands.

There is no doubt that this is the tooth of the wolf king.

"I killed it." Roy nodded, "That's my gift to Hans. ”

"Good, good, you're doing a great job!"

Renault took the glass bottle, patted him on the shoulder, and said with relief: "Before you know it, you have grown to this point......

He wanted to tell him something more, but it didn't feel necessary, as ordinary people, they had to retreat when they encountered the wolf king, but Roy was now able to kill him.

Maybe he couldn't teach Roy anything anymore.

"By the way, bring me another word for Hans."

Roy paused and said seriously, "The Wolf King is a powerful enemy, and the person who dares to fight against such a strong enemy is also a respectable warrior. ”

Renault nodded solemnly: "I'll tell him." ”

After sharing the gifts, dinner time was spent in a warm and happy atmosphere.

During this time, Renault asks about the interesting things that happened during the hunt, and Roy knows everything, but only skips his bet with Arthur.

Now that this matter is over, there is no need to worry about him anymore.

After dinner, Roy called Arya into the room and mysteriously patted the dark suitcase beside him.

"This is a gift for you, guess what's inside?"

The gifts he gave to everyone in the mansion included a piece of his heart, but the gifts from the others were not particularly expensive, and the one for Arya almost spent all of his remaining money.

"Eh......"

Arya fluttered her eyes and said hesitantly, "Is it a flower...... Wrong wrong. ”

How could the flowers be packed in such a large and airtight suitcase.

"Or ...... Clothes? That's not right. ”

The maid also needs to wear a uniform all the time, and even if Roy gives her a beautiful regular dress, she has almost no chance to wear it.

She kept making conjectures and self-denial, but Roy nodded thoughtfully.

Flowers and clothes? I'll give it to her later.

Seeing that she probably couldn't guess, Roy coughed lightly and gave a hint.

"It's actually a piano box."

"Piano case!"

Arya looked at the suitcase in surprise and immediately guessed what it contained.

"You said you like to play the violin."

Roy smiled and slowly opened the case.

What catches your eye is a delicately crafted dark brown violin.

"Let's see if it fits." Roy handed her the violin.

Arya subconsciously took the violin and took a playing pose.

As soon as the so-called connoisseur made a move, she knew if there was one, and when she picked up the violin, her temperament changed instantly, as if the swordsman had finally pulled out his sword.

"Do you like it?" Roy looked at her.

"I like it!" Arya caressed the body of the piano with love, and her eyes curved into crescents.

Then he apologized: "This must be very expensive......"

In Sidnia, musical instruments were considered a luxury, and only the children of the aristocracy had the money and energy to cultivate a hobby of music.

Roy hooked the corners of his mouth: "It's hard to find a soulmate, let's play a song, I want to hear your violin." ”

He really didn't lack money now, because of the gambling contract, Arthur still owes him a million sols, and after a few days to recover the debt, he can be considered half a rich man.

Arya didn't shirk further: "Then ...... It's ugly! ”

She skillfully tuned the piano, holding the piano in her left hand and the bow in her right, standing in front of Roy with grace, obviously quite confident in her piano skills.

By the time the first note was played, she was fully in shape.

Melodious melodies flowed through the room, and she was as bright and moving as a dancer in the spotlight.

Roy was still the first time he saw Arya playing the violin.

This kind of confidence and elegance is not something that can be cultivated overnight, and when she plays the violin, even a maid outfit cannot hide her dazzling light at the moment.

Yes, half a month ago, she was still a noble lady.

Only at this time can this girl temporarily escape from the cage of reality, plug in the wings of music, and fly freely in the fantasy world.

Before I knew it, the song was finished.

She gracefully saluted Roy, who responded with a sincere applause.

His knowledge of music was superficial, but he had dabbled in it when he was studying aristocratic etiquette.

So I can't tell you what the song is good about, except that I know the name of the song, but I just think it's good.

But for the listeners, that's enough.

"Young Master, thank you." Arya looked at Roy, her eyes flushed slightly.

"I started playing the violin when I was seven years old and didn't stop for seven years until I left home."

"I thought I'd never get a chance to touch it again."

"You gave me this opportunity, but I have nothing to repay you......"

"It's enough to hear such beautiful music." Roy smiled, "Then play another song for me, there's a guest coming." ”

"Guest?"

"yes, a very important guest."

He got up, pushed the door open and walked out of the room.

It was already completely dark, and through the faint moonlight, he saw a hazy figure standing in the courtyard.

He tilted his head and gave Arya a smile.

"You stay in the room, and I'll go back as soon as I go."