1047 Thinking

Raymond, who did not make a promise to Miches on the spot, was led to the third floor by Miches's old housekeeper after saying goodbye. After turning the corner of the corridor, he entered the room prepared for him.

This is a large room facing north and south. The decoration is simple but the appliances are all high-quality. It still has that kind of subtle and low-key luxury despite the plainness, showing its status as a hereditary nobleman everywhere.

On the twelve-foot round bed, the purple mosquito net tassels hung down on the carpet, and the fragrant bedding was obviously put up not long ago.

Standing by the bed and releasing his senses, Raymond carefully checked everything in the room. After confirming that there was no hidden possibility of peeking, he went straight to the terrace.

There is a rocking chair on the spacious terrace with a wide view, and there is a silver ice bucket on the small table next to it. The chilled wine in it is obviously just in time to taste.

Taking a deep breath, the fresh and lightly scented air was inhaled into his lungs, which lifted his spirits.

Ignoring the exquisite wine glass placed next to the wine barrel, Raymond, who picked up the wine bottle from the ice bucket, leaned on the railing, uncorked the bottle and put his mouth to it.

The mellow and cold wine stayed in the mouth for a moment, then turned into a line of ice and entered the body, but the faint aftertaste in the mouth did not dissipate for a long time. It is obvious that this bottle of wine is not only very old, but also brewed at the same time. The selection of raw materials is also quite good.

The ancient mansion is located in the center of Red Rock Castle. The darkness before dawn has been dispelled. Standing on the terrace, Raymond can see the wizard towers distributed in an arc, as well as the city lord's palace not too far away.

Raymond was a little unhappy about Sir Michael's somewhat rash request.

Michelle, who was overly enthusiastic when they first met, seemed to be grasping at a life-saving straw. But regardless of whether he has the ability to repair the talisman array, or the generous reward he proposed, it is too abrupt just to talk about the matter. This should not be something that a hereditary noble can do.

"Even if I understand the talisman array, there is no reason to ask for repairs to the talisman array set up by his family? Can he show the family talisman array to me so confidently after we just met? This is almost a joke..."

With this thought in his mind, Raymond, who had not tasted such a fine wine for a long time, unknowingly drank a whole bottle of wine. Although only barbarians could drink like this, Lei Meng never considered himself a noble. Meng, but he doesn't care.

Throwing the empty wine bottle back into the ice bucket, Raymond looked across the front yard of the mansion and focused on the most solemn and magnificent buildings in the entire inner city of Red Rock Castle.

Only a few hundred meters away. It is the city lord's palace of Hongyan Castle, which is also the residence of the city lord Nakanbas who took office less than ten years ago.

Three castles distributed in a 'pin' shape are hidden within the city wall that is more than ten meters high. Looking at the four corner towers, there are guards patrolling, but there are no tall trees in the entire city lord's palace. It is said that there are After the current city lord arrived, all the original ancient trees were cut down...

"This should be a defensive measure. Without trees to cover and hide the traces, it will be more difficult. It seems that the city lord transferred from the Mihir defense line still attaches great importance to his own safety..."

made such a guess. Raymond then reorganized the information about the city lord Kangbas that Miches had told before.

According to Michael. This guy who was transferred from the Mihir defense line that defends against the abyss monsters is an out-and-out Dawn level wizard. His family background is relatively simple, but his ruthless attacks are very much like the style of some war zone wizards.

"In the first five years after taking office, he killed or expelled the former city lord's cronies. Then it only took two years to integrate all the forces in Hongyan Castle. Three years ago, he started to extend his tentacles to Hongyan Castle. Today, one-third of the more than 30 hereditary nobles have been stripped of their titles. It must be that such a big war must not only be a matter of interests, but also the war zone council behind it must have instigated or tacitly approved it. …”

Thinking of this, Raymond suddenly felt that he had grasped some key point, but after a moment he burst out laughing. "How is it possible... The underground world has always been in a passive defense situation. It will never invade the abyss. If the evil creatures there gather together, the combat power of the underground world will not be enough..."

After ruling out the possibility of a war, Raymond then thought of the reward that Miches had promised before.

A intact warrior puppet made by the alchemist Gumodo, and two kilograms of alloy used to refine the warrior warrior!

"The value of a puppet that reaches the level of a great knight and has spell resistance that exceeds that of a second-level wizard is very high, but those two kilograms of alloy are quite precious. Such a reward is really tempting... …”

He pursed his lips and considered the pros and cons. The information currently available showed that the Lord of Red Rock Castle, Combas, was planning to deprive Miches of his hereditary title on the grounds that he was unable to repair his family's talisman array. To this end, he also blocked This opens up the possibility for Misakis to seek help from the Talisman Master.

As for the Michels family who have lived in Red Rock Castle for more than a thousand years, whether it is out of their own nostalgia for the title of "hereditary nobles", or considering the efforts made by their family for the city, or because Michels is reluctant to give up the family honor, anyway, the measures he is preparing to take now are confrontation rather than compromise. Even the suggestion made by the city lord Combas that he should give up the title and take the family's property away from Red Rock Castle was rejected by him twice...

After comparing the pros and cons in his mind, Raymond, whose mouth suddenly curled up and overflowed with a smile, laughed in vain. "So what if I annoyed the city lord Combas!"

The heroic spirit in his chest made Raymond's eyes firm. After taking a last look at the city lord's mansion, he turned and left the terrace and walked out of the room.

Following the corridors and stairs he had passed before, Raymond appeared in the previous hall a moment later.

Michels, who was still sitting on the sofa, had a sad face. The glass of wine in his hand was being shaken unconsciously. His movements must have been a bit too big before, because there was a bright red wine stain on the outer wall of the transparent crystal glass.

But Scar and the dark elf Freya, who were sitting on the side, stood up the moment Raymond appeared, and bowed slightly to Raymond who was going downstairs.

He nodded slightly and sped up a little, but Michels only realized it in vain after he approached and stood up quickly. "Ah! Lord Raymond..."

Facing Michels who was full of expectation, Raymond, who had already made a decision, joked. "Lord Michels, you are a hereditary noble of Red Rock Castle..."

With a wry smile, he put the crystal glass in his hand, which had been half spilled, on the table. Michels, who took out a snow-white silk scarf to wipe the wine on the back of his hand, sighed and apologized. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I really can't bear this kind of pressure on the family. I think you have made a decision?"

"Not yet, but because it's my first time in Red Rock Castle, I have the idea of ​​going around. I wonder if it's appropriate?"

Raymond's answer made Michelle's expression fall. Disappointment and frustration flashed in his eyes. He opened his mouth to speak but finally closed his mouth, but soon a smile appeared on his face again. "Red Rock Castle has been built for more than a thousand years. There are many places to visit in the inner and outer cities. I will go with you after I have sorted it out..."

Surprised by Michelle's attitude, Raymond quickly interrupted him. "No need to bother! My friend has been to Red Rock Castle before, so let him lead the way..."

While speaking, Raymond winked at Scar and nodded to say goodbye. Michelle, who followed him out of the hall and entered the front yard of the mansion, ordered the servants to arrange the carriage immediately.

However, Raymond, who had some guesses in his mind that needed to be confirmed, once again declined Michels's offer to accompany him. He left Sir Michels's mansion with Scar and the dark elf Freya... (To be continued...)