The scent of lavender oil mixed with the smell of old parchment seems to be hidden in the quiet study, quietly passing through the tip of the nose, in such a room if you can have another cup of coffee, plus a few famous classics, even a day and a night will not make people feel tired.

Isaac Honan, who was standing in front of the bookcase, was in a happy reverie, and pulled out a copy of the "Glorious Proverbs" from the bookcase - many rich people in Turin would keep a copy in their homes, which was not only a symbol of wealth, but also a sign of how "religious" they were, and the Minest family was no exception.

The young wizard Isaac Honan was still wearing the clothes of a squire, and even a rather shabby-looking cloak, and the entire study was empty except for him—the atmosphere in Turin City was now tense to the point that everyone was at risk, and for either him or the Marquis of Hollard, any careless move would cause a terrible disaster.

Especially when the Kingdom of Turin is still negotiating with Dominica, an important envoy appears in the mansion of the Minest family, so even if the Marquis of Holard is clever and eloquent, he can't explain it, so naturally this kind of caution must be done, even if it seems unnecessary.

"If you really intend to take refuge in the glory of the Radiant Cross, I can give you a copy. Holard, who quietly pushed the door open, walked in alone, not even a single attendant: "Although I doubt very much that a wizard can really access such a world truth. ”

"I don't want to comment too much, but this is just 'truth' in the eyes of you Turines, and nothing more than nonsense in our eyes. Isaac smiled and closed the book in his hand, "Many Dominicians believe that only wizards are the closest to the truth - I'm afraid you too, take these as our arrogant nonsense." ”

"Then let's not talk about that, let's talk about it. Marquis Holard whispered, "Venerable Isaac Wizard, heir to the Honan family—what is your purpose?"

"You invited me to be a guest—how could I possibly know what was going on, though I had to sneak in?" Isaac asked rhetorically, somewhat surprised, "or maybe you should have spoken first, so we could have a meaningful evening." ”

"Isaac Honan, do you know......" The old man suddenly laughed, "Thirty years ago, when your grandfather asked me to make peace in private, I answered him the same way...... Life is full of irony, especially when a person gets older. ”

"Hehehe......" The young wizard smiled and turned around with a polite smile: "You know I grew up listening to your stories, my father told me when I was six years old, how Holard Minest killed one wizard after another of the Honan family, and how cruel those methods were: gouging out eyes, beheadings, burning at the stake......"

"Did your father tell you how the wizards of Dominica burned hundreds of seahorse harbor sailors alive with their flames, and how meteorites that fell from the sky crushed the flagship of the kingdom's fleet?"

"I've come for the simple reason that the Henans don't think you've fulfilled our earliest promise - you promised Turin that war would be declared on Dominica, and it's already winter!" Isaac said in a deep voice, "We have provided the best help for this agreement, and the two best wizards of the Hanan family have all ......"

"I don't see the 'best wizard' you speak, I only see a madman murderer, plus he has completely turned into a plaything's daughter, this is all the 'help' provided by the generous Hanan family!"

"But they are still members of the Honan family, and they have already died!" Isaac emphasized, "You must know that we have also taken a risk, and the Otovik family is still suppressing the Honan family in every possible way - the best way for the new ruler to show his skills is to let the previous one fall into the streets!"

"Then I can only express my regret to the great Hanan family, but the reason why you are willing to join forces with me is because you want to take this opportunity to rise again, and by the way, the Otovik family who betrayed you will have no place to die. Holard's eyes fixed on him, "And I'm doing it—even if you're so stingy that you don't even dare to offer help, because the Minesters have always been generous and don't hold grudges." ”

"You stupid defeated generals, you only saw my defeat for a while, and you can't understand my strategic approach at all—the Honan family lost to me like this thirty years ago, and it doesn't seem to make a difference thirty years later!" Holard suddenly stepped in front of Isaac, and the startled young wizard almost fell to the ground.

Isaac Hanan's face was covered with cold sweat, and he gasped for breath - why did he feel so frightened and helpless when the other party was just a helpless old man?!

.................. There was not a single color to be seen in the garden at midnight, let alone that it was still winter, and the air was full of cold winds, and only a little green was left on the withered branches.

"I don't understand what you mean, maybe I misheard. Edward's face sank into the water and Lusen in front of him stared at each other, and his voice was as heavy as a reef in the depths of the sea: "Or else...... You say it again?"

"I think I've made it very clear, but since you want to hear it again...... a smile gradually appeared on Luthen's face, "I'm seriously asking you if you really like Alan Kwyn, my cousin." ”

"I know it's a very straightforward inquiry, but this answer is important to me, and it's important to Alan - I know what your idea was in the first place to make the Minester family lose control of Ellen's marriage completely, but now we still have the option to make amends and get everything back on track. ”

"I'd love to hear what it means to be 'back on track'?" Edward smiled, but his gaze was cold, and he couldn't help but take two steps back.

"As you know, the Kwyn family, from which Allen was born, is not one of the oldest families in Turin, but it has also flourished a hundred years ago, and is a royal knight like the Turnn family from Grimm, and was crowned lord of Fort Hague after his exploits in the Dominic War thirty years ago. ”

"This is a chivalrous family, a member of the old aristocracy of Turin - much older than your 'Witwood' surname, though younger. Lusen tried to keep his tone as kind as possible: "With it, you can become a member of the nobility of Turin, I mean 'real', not just a knighthood that cannot be passed on to future generations!"

"Not to mention, Cousin Allen still has half of the Minest family blood in her body, my father has passed away, and I have no biological brothers and sisters, Aunt Angelica is my closest elder, and Alan is also my closest relative, in other words, if you marry her, you can get the unconditional support of the Minest family!"

“...... Do you think that anyone will agree to such a tempting condition?" Edward was silent, his voice flat as if it were stagnant water: "Especially for someone like me, who is cumin and empty-handed. ”

"I just want Cousin Alan to be happy, and now your presence is very important to her, and I also want you to understand that this marriage will give you unprecedented advantages and a closer alliance with the Minest family - of course I know your concerns, but wouldn't it be a very strong 'victory' for the Knights of the Sacred Tree to become lord of The Hague Castle and free it from the influence of the Minest family?"

"But in reality, you use this as bait and then make me a loyal servant of the Minest family. Edward sneered: "When I was in Maple Leaf Harbor, I once refused Lady Angelica's reward, why do you think I will accept you?"

"I know that the price offered by Lady Angelica's aunt is too low, and it is completely incompatible with someone of your power!" Lusen explained, "but the Lord of The Hague, the title of the Kwyn family, an ancient surname that has been passed down for a hundred years, and the Minnest family as a backing, I am sure that no one would refuse such a generous offer!"

"You are right, but unfortunately I am not one of those people, and you do not understand why I should refuse Lady Angelica's bounty. Edward said word by word: "I don't accept it, because I will never sign the deed of sale!"

Edward glared at him coldly, and turned to walk out of the garden. Lu Sien, who had a somewhat annoyed expression, didn't even bother to catch up, and sat on the stone chair next to him with some anger - who does this bastard think he is, it is simply arrogant to want to occupy a place in Turin City without relying on the support of the ancient family!

Disappointed, Lusen didn't have time to catch his breath when he saw a figure suddenly burst out of the grass and ran towards the path that Edward had just left.

"Alan?!"