Chapter 325 175 Departure

Chapter 325 -175- Leaving

Baron Bertel ultimately failed to refuse Charlotte's request, or rather... the lord's request.

Of course, he was indeed moved by what he said.

Even though he knew that Castel might want to strengthen centralization through such a method of boiling a frog in warm water, he was moved by the various ideas and future in the plan.

Strengthening centralization is something that may happen in the future, but if it develops according to the plan, earth-shaking changes in the Barony of Bettel are inevitable.

This kind of overall overall development is inseparable from the layout, guidance and support of higher-level lords. Even if the nobles know how to develop, they cannot do it alone without the lords.

If you want to get something, you have to pay something, or bear something.

After the audience, Baron Bertel accepted Charlotte's invitation, had a dinner at the Earl's Palace, had dinner with the young Earl, and rested one night in the guest room of the Earl's Palace.

This was the best night he had slept in for more than a month, but it was also the night he tossed and turned and couldn't sleep.

Otherwise, the guest bed in the Earl's Palace was so soft that he, a poor baron who was accustomed to sleeping on hardwood beds in his own castle, was not used to it at all.

The Castells family was indeed as wealthy as rumored.

Bertel has never been to the royal capital, nor has he seen the royal palace, nor has he been to the Luna Coast city-state, which is famous for its prosperity and wealth.

But compared with the Violet Duke's Palace in his memory of the Willett family era, he even felt that... the Earl of Castel's Palace was even richer than the Violet Duke's Palace.

This was not entirely a bad thing, because as far as he understood, Castel did not make money by exploiting the people of his territory, but had a mine at home and a trade center in the Xingyue Strait, which made it easier to collect "tolls."

And only with enough money can we support the development plan envisaged by the young Earl of Castells.

When Baron Bertel left the Earl's Mansion, it was already the next morning.

The young lord did not see him off in person, but sent a steward.

"Your Excellency Bertel, the Earl is handling official business and asked me to see her off instead."

"Your Majesty, the Earl, has arranged for officials to implement the Beltland development plan and will go with you to cooperate with your next work."

Vincent de Romain-Foore, wearing a black butler's uniform, smiled.

After hearing the butler's words, Baron Bertel was not surprised.

As a transferred vassal and a vassal who had been involved in a war, it was normal for the lord to send some officials to keep an eye on him in order to enhance his control.

Coordinating work is a way of saying it, but it is also a way of monitoring.

Looking at the Roman family's iconic red lilac coat of arms on the opponent's chest, Baron Bertel suddenly realized that the butler of the Earl's Palace in front of him was probably the Castel branch of the red lilac branch that failed in the Lilac War. Roman - A member of the Foer family.

And this kind of coat of arms can only be worn on the chest by direct relatives.

"Are you a member of the Romain-Fol family? What is the relationship between Viscount Romain-Four and you?"

Baron Bertel couldn't help but ask.

"I am Vincent de Romain-Four, the new second-level steward of the Earl's Palace. Viscount Romain-Four is my father."

Vincent replied with a smile.

The son of a viscount...

Baron Bertel nodded.

It is normal for a lord to accept the children of vassals as servants in the mansion. This represents the closeness between the lord and the vassal family. Only the children of the most trusted vassal families have the opportunity to enter the lord's mansion and serve as stewards. , butler, sommelier, waiter and other positions.

It is obvious that the young count has already received the support of the Romain-Fol family, which can also be seen from the Bold-Castell War.

He had heard about the unruliness of the Romain-Fol family even in Bertel. Even the previous Earl of Northland could not completely win the other party's surrender. He could subdue this rumored "pirate" family. The young Earl The reputation in the Northland is evident.

Thinking of this, Baron Bertel admired the young female count even more.

He gave a slight greeting to Vincent, then turned around and boarded the carriage prepared for him by the Earl's Mansion. However, when he boarded the carriage, he was stunned.

"Hey, brother Guillaume, you are finally here, I have been waiting here for a long time!"

In the carriage, Agnes, who had changed into an aristocratic dress, greeted her, her delicate little face full of excitement.

"Miss Agnès? Why are you here?"

Baron Bertel looked surprised.

As if thinking of something, he quickly looked at the coachman again, and the coachman also raised his head and smiled at him:

"Guillaume, judging from your expression, the conversation should go smoothly."

"Lord Rahel..."

Bertel's expression became even more exciting, and after the excitement, there was doubt:

"What are you..."

"Of course I went back with you."

Agnes smiled.

Baron Bertel was stunned for a moment, and then he was even more surprised:

"You...are the official that Count Castel mentioned?"

"Correct answer! Also, you are already a vassal of the Northland. Remember, even if you are not in front of the lord, you must be addressed as the Earl."

Agnes made a gesture and said.

Feeling the vague respect for Count Castells in the other party's words, Baron Bertel's expression became even weirder:

"You...really swore allegiance to Castel?"

"Wrong, not Castel, but Charlotte de Castre."

Agnes said.

Does it make any difference? !

Baron Bertel wanted to complain.

"You don't plan to revive the family? The Castel family is just a count. Even if we shake hands and make peace and forget the hatred, if you want to take back the principality..."

"She is an earl now, but that doesn't mean she will always be an earl, and... you will one day realize how lucky you are to be able to follow her..."

Agnes said meaningfully.

Seeing the girl's expression of respect mixed with awe and luck when talking about Charlotte, Baron Bertel became even more weird.

It was obvious that the most orthodox successor of the Willett family had become like Castells.

Of course, he had no objection to following such a lord, or he even had some expectations.

…

In the study room of the Earl's Mansion.

"They've left?"

Charlotte asked.

"Yes, already gone."

Shirley, the maid, answered.

"Hasn't Baron Bertel been curious about Agnès's appearance that hasn't changed in more than ten years?"

Charlotte asked again.

"Miss Agnès said she would explain it by saying she had been blessed by an elf."

"The blessing of the elves? This is a good idea."

Charlotte was stunned for a moment, then smiled and nodded slightly.

After saying that, she waved her hand:

"Close the door for me and don't let anyone disturb me."

Shirley respectfully excused herself, and after making sure no one disturbed her, Charlotte sank into consciousness and communicated with the Blood Scripture.

Without him, just in the morning, Sebastian, who was ordered to put down the rebellion, sent the news through prayer.

The rebellion of the Leglis family is about to be put down.