The Viscount of Manchester's estate is located on the west side of Beckland, next to lush woods.

On the periphery of the castle, alternating with white and beige bricks, there is a large lawn with no end in sight, with only a stone path in the middle that leads to the main entrance of the castle.

Bring out the style of the viscount aristocracy to the extreme.

The interior of the castle is even more luxurious, and its superiority is even better than that of the office.

"On the left is a portrait of the Viscount Honourable Lordess invited to be painted by Monsieur Helbine. Mr. Helbein was well known in the kingdom, and his family had painted portraits of several queens. ”

The butler, whose white hair is properly combed on the back of his head, leads the way in front and introduces the decoration along the way.

Behind him, Attorney Aemond and Yager followed.

Not satisfied with just introducing the source of his portrait, the butler explained the nobility to the most detail, as if he was afraid that the two would not understand.

"The vase on the right is from the famous sculptor of the Russell period, and was sold at the last Baecland auction by both the Archon of Intis and the ......."

This is at odds with Rune's usual restrained style.

Listening to the butler's gushing words, Aemond couldn't help the desire to complain, and whispered to Yager behind him in a breathy voice: "The viscount was newly promoted three generations ago. ”

The implication is that he is one of the nouveau riche who is not very popular with the old aristocracy at present.

Yager gave him a 'understood' look in return.

Like other countries with royal families, the nobles of the Kingdom of Rune are also committed to dividing themselves into three, six, nine and so on again in this steam age.

For example, the old aristocrats with a long family tradition, and the emerging capitalists who made their fortunes from business.

There was a fierce dispute between the two factions.

At present, the most despised point of the new aristocracy is its 'vice' brought by the first generation of wealthy people to show off in the open.

Apparently, this Manchester viscount is of this kind.

The two exchanged glances knowingly and continued to walk forward.

After listening to the butler's dedicated lecture on 'Rare Items' for ten minutes, they finally arrived at their destination, the banquet hall at the back of the Viscount Manchester's mansion.

"The guests of the Minsk office have arrived!"

The butler pushed the door open.

In the banquet hall, most of the nobles gathered in twos and threes, standing near several long tables full of refreshments and chatting.

Only in the most central open space, there was a group of people surrounding a middle-aged man.

It was the sleek Viscount of Manchester.

After hearing the butler's announcement, the viscount looked at the crowd and quickly said "no company" to the people around him.

He walked briskly towards the old lawyer.

"Welcome, our protagonist and hope for today, Attorney Emond!" From afar, the viscount greeted him in a deep male voice.

"Where, where, you praise it falsely." Attorney Aemond quickly took off his hat and saluted.

After greeting each other, Manchester warmly led the lawyer to a corner of the banquet hall.

Yager pretended to be transparent the whole time.

He silently left behind the two of them, found a corner that was neither near nor far, and stood alone.

This is also what he was specially explained before he came. It is said that the viscount, who was clearly in conflict with the camp of Duke Negan, invited them to the Minsk office in order to take the opportunity to learn about the Duke's attitude.

Although the firm is only a trivial part of the attitude that is put on the surface.

The black-haired young man picked up the champagne on the table and took a sip, focusing on the conversation with his hearing beyond the ordinary.

After a short exchange of pleasantries, the two quickly got to the point.

"I heard that the office has been paying attention to the uprising case in the East End recently?" The Viscount asked in a casual whisper, "A group of weaver workers..... Something like that. ”

His face was full of smiles, and he seemed to be very easy to get along with, but in fact, during the conversation, there was ruthlessness in his eyes from time to time.

"You're right." Edmond disguised his lips with a wine glass, "There are a couple of lawyers negotiating compensation for the female workers. ”

"But most of them are still making arrests for the factory. His Excellency the Duke did not stop. ”

"Oh, those are young people from the East End, I guess." The viscount bowed slightly.

Although the titles are all viscounts, the aura and attitude shown by this Manchester viscount is completely different from the previous Clint, and the reason for this, in addition to the family's savings, is the seat of the House of Lords.

The Viscount was one of the leading councillors who represented the emerging class.

"Yes, yes." Aemond nodded repeatedly.

"In that case, the Grain Act has some reputation over there, right? I have heard that many of the female workers who were evicted this time could not afford to eat. ”

"I really don't know what to do after that. They shouldn't get a penny in compensation, right? ”

The Viscount's words were full of sadness, but his tone did not fluctuate.

"According to the provisions of the bill, there are still some." The old lawyer slowly counted out a few laws, "After Russell the Great came to power that year, the concept of labor compensation was also introduced in the Kingdom of Rune. Article 31 stipulates that factories are required to compensate workers who have been dismissed with one natural month's salary. ”

"Oh, so much? I remember that no one in the estate of His Excellency Duke Negan seemed to have paid for it. ”

"There are still some, for example, that's how our firm pays." Aemond's expression stiffened slightly, "But, indeed. According to our lawyers' feedback, there are no factories in the Eastern Side that are willing to give these compensations. ”

"The young lawyers are still organizing protests against it. His Excellency the Duke also did not react for the time being. ”

"I see." The Viscount's lips curled slightly, as if pleased with the news.

"Thank you very much for your message, Attorney Emond. I assure you that the trouble with the firm will soon be resolved. ”

"Maybe in a few days, you'll come back to work for me."

He said ominously.

And next to him, the old lawyer who didn't know why showed a classic smile with doubt.

“……”

Yager keenly sniffed out something was wrong.

As a new aristocratic party with a history of plotting the framing of Viscount Clint, he has reason to believe that they also have the guts to plot the assassination of other nobles.

Are the other nobles under the power of Duke Negan?

Still is..... Duke Negan?

The black-haired young man thought to himself.

"Hello." A crisp female voice suddenly came from her side.

"I'm Sharman Glerint, and I don't think I've seen you around here."

The freckled girl, who looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old, stood beside Yager, slightly holding the hem of her skirt, looking him up and down curiously.

In her words, she implicitly hinted at the meaning of making friends.

"Jager Dryster, paralegal at the Minsk office." Yager said.

I don't know why.

As a part-time worker wearing a trench coat of no more than ten pounds, he was very confident that today was his eavesdropping session.

The aristocrats who admired affluence should ignore him.

In the skeptical expression of the black-haired youth, he watched Miss Sharman Gleilint show a happy expression after greeting him, and led him directly to the noble pile on the other side.