In the middle of the night, the moon was shrouded in mist, and the land was dark.

The castle's small dining room is bright.

Dozens of candles illuminate the restaurant as if it were daytime.

Otto sat at the table, staring at the sumptuous dinner, but did not move.

"What's the matter, Otto, my child, eat, why don't you eat? I heard that you are not feeling well, but you are getting better. Lady Kaelin's voice rang out, with a hint of concern in her tone.

Otto turned his head and stared at the countess, the bright candle flame shining on the other party's fair face, adding a bit of charm to this already beautiful cheek.

He couldn't help but sigh in his heart, no wonder the daughter of a mere merchant could become a countess, this appearance is indeed unusual, but who would have thought that under the angelic appearance, there is a femme fatale heart hidden in it, and it is actually ready to murder her.

However, I have to say that Mrs. Kailin's expression is extremely well managed, and this concerned look, I don't know that I think the other party is a stepmother in charge.

It's a pity that Otto doesn't eat this set.

"I don't dare to eat it, although this dinner is rich, but I'm afraid that after eating it, I won't see the sun tomorrow."

Otto's unexpected answer drew the attention of everyone, and Lady Kaylin had an embarrassed look on her face.

In addition to the Earl's family, Priest Matthew, a part-time governess, Knight Hartmann, the captain of the castle guard, and Baron Charlie were all present.

The crowd was also very amused, and Priest Matthew, as if he had not heard anything, continued to enjoy his own dinner on his plate, just like Otto's brother El. Knight Hartmann and Baron Charlie both stopped their movements, and their eyes kept sweeping over Otto and Lady Karin.

Neither of them spoke, as if digesting the astonishing news.

"Oh, my dear Otto, how can you have such strange thoughts, is it because of a cold and a little confused in your mind, or is it because your new castle has collapsed and you are too sad? It's all right, my child, it's not a big deal that the castle has collapsed, and I'll give you one more sum of money, but don't talk nonsense. ”

Mrs. Kaylin's words were extremely sincere, and the concern and reproach in her tone really resembled a mother's attitude towards an ignorant child. Knight Hartmann and Baron Charlie nodded secretly, retracted their gaze, and looked back at their plates.

Otto's expression also became a little difficult to look at, and Mrs. Kaylin's words, even after beating him, portrayed him as an ignorant and vexatious child. An ignorant child, who will support it, and who will believe what he says.

Moreover, in the words of Mrs. Kaylin just now, it has been clearly revealed that he knows that Otto has a cold. But Otto only told a few people about his cold, which means that the people around him are not so reliable. This was undoubtedly the worst news for Otto.

"Thank you Lady Kaylin for your concern, I am not feeling well. Since Madame is willing to pay for me to rebuild the castle, I am really grateful, and I thank Madame first. Otto replied with a smile on his face.

The smile on Lady Kaelin's face froze a little, and she didn't react for a moment. From the very beginning, Otto hinted that someone had murdered him in front of everyone, and now he suddenly retreats into advance, seemingly giving in but actually forcing her to give money, Otto's actions really surprised her.

When did this child, who looked so mediocre from childhood to adulthood, open his mind? Could it be that who was pointing him behind his back? For a moment, the faces of several people flashed through Lady Kaelin's mind.

In a blink of mind, Lady Kaylin maintained her charming smile again.

"Oh, my dear Otto, the gods are above, and if your father has supported you in building the castle, how can I not support you.

By the way, I heard that you went to the scene with your guards today and found the reason for the collapse of the castle? How many more people have been arrested? ”

Otto's words made Otto frown. These words not only showed a mother's love for a child, but also reflected the concern for the interests of the family as a countess, and at once washed away most of the possibility that Otto secretly accused her of murdering herself.

His stepmother was much more difficult to deal with than he imagined.

The few wandering knights captured by Otto were imprisoned in the dungeons of the castle, and it was naturally impossible for Lady Karin, who wanted to hide from her hostess, and since this was the case, he did not intend to hide it.

"Yes, a few outsiders with weapons, saying that they were wandering knights, and I thought they were bandits, so they were caught and locked up. If Lady Kaylin is interested, you can interrogate them yourself, and you may know them. ”

"Otto, you're kidding again, how can I possibly know the bandits." A hint of panic flashed in Lady Kalin's eyes, and she feigned a worried look. "In recent years, bandits have become more and more rampant, and the lord doesn't know what the situation is when he goes to suppress the bandits this time, and now the bandits dare to come to our territory, it seems that the bandits are indeed very serious."

As soon as Lady Kaylin finished speaking, the loud voice of the Hardeman knight rang out.

"Madam and the two young masters, don't worry, with me and the castle guards, the safety of the castle can definitely be guaranteed."

"With the phrase Knight Hardeman, I'm relieved." Lady Kaylin turned her head and nodded slightly at the position of the Hardeman Knight. "I heard that some bandit gangs have a lot of people now, and it is better to strengthen the guards near the castle, and it is better to send more people to patrol."

"Madame, don't worry." The Hardeman Knight nodded in agreement. "It's my job."

"Otto." Lady Kaylin turned her head to Otto. "Bandits have been rampant recently, and such a large castle needs a lot of manpower, for the safety of me and your brother, you should not transfer the castle guards at will in the future.

Your own guards are all elite selected by the lord for you, enough to protect your safety, if you can't do it, you can ask Sir Charlie and ask him to send some soldiers to follow.

It would not be good if the blind-eyed bandits had the audacity to attack the castle and the castle was not well guarded.

Sir Charley, you say yes. ”

"Madame, protecting the safety of the territory is also the task assigned to me by the earl, don't worry, Madame, I will send fifty elite soldiers to protect the young master, as long as the young master goes out, they will follow." Sir Charlie smiled and agreed.

Now, it was Otto's turn to look bad.

This short confrontation seems to have lost a lot. It was just a matter of trying Mrs. Kailin unsuccessfully, after all, the other party personally promised to give a sum of money to rebuild Eagle Castle, which was considered to be earned. But Lady Kaelin turned the tide with a picture of concern for him and the safety of the realm.

Originally, Otto could use his status as the heir to mobilize the castle guards at will, but now with Lady Karin's words, it must not be possible in the future. After all, if a "bandit" attacks the castle, and someone is frightened, it will all become Otto's pot.

At the same time, the Baron Charlie, whose position is unknown, has to send troops to protect him, saying that he is protecting, but in fact, only he knows what he is doing.

It seems that he has received a sum of money, but in fact the crisis has not been resolved, but he has lost part of his military power. Now, it is even more likely to be watched by others in an open manner.

But Mrs. Kaylin occupies everything in the righteous, and he is not easy to refute, the situation is too passive for him.

Otto seems to have seen the picture of more than ten suicides in the back, not far from him.