Chapter 159: The inside story of the family's downfall (please subscribe, please vote)

Provence Manor, second floor, in the study.

Before Loy arrived, Grand Duchess Aphra Norman had been staying here. In front of her, a crystal ball emitted light, showing various scenes in the void.

Looking closely, it was clearly a scene of Loy and the Oath Knight fighting.

His body was as swift as a snake or a python, and his thin sword flew up and down, bringing up flashes of golden light, wrapped in golden and red fighting spirit and layers of Mach rings.

There was also a magical firearm that fired frequently, each time firing three shots in a very short period of time.

Close combat at such a close distance, even the Oath Knight had to dodge.

Later, Loy and Oliveira joined forces to fight against the fourth-level strongman.

But Duke Aphra didn't like to watch it. He raised his hand, and the light changed, and it became a scene of a duel between Loy and the Oath Knight.

This happened over and over again, but the noble lady seemed unable to see enough. The more she looked, the happier she looked.

Finally, when Grand Duchess Aphra stopped moving and the scene froze, the pretty girl stepped forward and said:

"Master, based on the footage recorded by the Magic Eye Mage, we have confirmed that Young Master Luo Yi must have mastered a secret sacred skill.

Furthermore, his physical fitness far exceeds the limits of a second-level combat professional, his swordsmanship is also extraordinary, and he also has excellent spearmanship, thus forming a unique fighting style.

After a pause, she continued, "In addition, the young master has extremely sharp combat intuition. He seems to be able to predict the attack trajectory of a fourth-level oath knight and then effectively dodge it."

"If I remember correctly, when he first set out from Ferro Town more than a year ago, he didn't even have the strength of a militia, right?"

The pretty girl said, “To be precise, the young master has changed drastically since he encountered the Bloody Mary Pirates.

Not only does he display a strong talent in cultivation, he also has his own unique insights into magical machinery and commerce."

The lady could hardly suppress the smile on her face. She asked, "What's your assessment?"

"A third-order transcendent is inevitable, and a fourth-order is also very likely. Even a fifth-order legend, as long as it develops well, there is a chance to glimpse it.

After all, the young master is young enough and has plenty of time."

Aphra nodded slightly, looking a little stunned: "Legend? Legend!"

Having said that, she suddenly said, “I’m a little reluctant to let him inherit the title of the Raymond family.

Such an outstanding child, even if he is allowed to inherit the position of Duke of Normandy, it is enough! "

The pretty girl's expression changed, and she couldn't help but say, "Master..."

"I know, I know, I'll just say it here. If you don't tell anyone, no one will know!"

The pretty girl turned pale and quickly knelt down, saying, "Master, you will always be my master!"

"Okay, get up."

Grand Duchess Aphra waved her hand and did not pursue the matter. She asked the pretty girl to stand up, then looked up at Loy in the frozen picture. Her expression became more serious and her eyes kept changing.

At this moment, she suddenly understood Luo Yi's thoughts.

He has talent and ability. As long as he grows steadily, he may even become a legend!

That's legendary!

If it really comes to that, noble titles and inheritance will mean nothing.

As long as they want, they can create a powerful family at any time.

In this process, the only things necessary are various resources, knowledge, potions and training.

But all of this can be summed up in one word: Gintir!

If you have money, these are not a problem, and Luo Yi's investment and development in magic machinery makes him not short of money.

Why would such a rich, powerful and promising person get involved in the Raymond family's mess?

Develop peacefully and steadily, and when you are strong enough, all these things will be within your reach. Why take risks?

This is probably Luo Yi's truest thought.

If it was before, Aphra would just think that her son was timid, but now?

She even agreed a little!

If there is really the potential to become a legend, this doesn't seem impossible?

When this thought popped up in his mind, Duke Aphra suddenly found that he was wavering.

But the next second, she couldn't help but shook her head.

Things have come to this point where she can no longer make a choice.

At this time, the pretty girl said, "Master, Master Luo Yi is here!"

"You're coming already?"

"We've already entered the manor."

"Then put the things away and let him in."

…

Right now.

Second floor, study.

When Afra heard Luo Yi speak, her expression froze, and she couldn't help asking, "Why did you agree again?"

Luo Yi was a little puzzled: "I agreed, isn't it good?"

"No, that's not the case. I just feel that your change is too fast. I want to know the reason."

Luo Yi tilted his head slightly, as if he was organizing his words, or as if he was in deep thought.

After a long pause, he finally said, "There are many reasons. On the one hand, I am somewhat tempted. An earldom, a vast land that belongs to me, who wouldn't be tempted?"

"Of course, more likely, I've realized that now that I'm involved, it's impossible to get out of it.

Rather than passively waiting for someone to come to my door and possibly get assassinated at any moment, it would be better for me to take the initiative."

Having said this, he looked at the lady again and asked a question that he had consciously avoided for such a long time:

"Now that I'm ready to go back, mother, shouldn't you tell me who did this to the Raymond family?"

"A great noble family that has been passed down for thousands of years, with no idea how deep its heritage was, is gone just like that. It sounds like a joke!"

"So, who is that mysterious force that took action?"

The noble lady frowned slightly and said softly, "As long as you make a move, you will naturally reveal your true colors.

For example, the Witch of Mercy was responsible for the subsequent pursuit, the Shadow Cult was responsible for cleaning up the periphery, the Red Robe Wizard Association was responsible for attracting meteorites from outer space and breaking into the castle, and even some nobles of the Norman Duchy were involved.

But, there is no accurate information about who organized all this!"

Luo Yi's face was full of disbelief: "My Lord Duke, I'm not a child. Why do I feel like you're just trying to fool me?"

"Why do you say that?"

"First of all, the Millennium Earl family has a strong foundation. To resolve this issue so cleanly and efficiently, how powerful must their strength be?

Secondly, among the organizations you mentioned, how many can be made to be obedient and follow orders?

Therefore, anyone who can achieve this must be the top force in the Old Continent, and even have extremely high levels of organization and confidentiality.

There are only a few such mysterious forces in the entire Old World. How is it possible that there is not even a single suspect?"

The lady nodded slowly, seeming to agree, and said, "Your analysis is correct, and even quite reasonable.

but……"

"But what?"

"It's because it's so true. There aren't many top powers in the entire Old Continent that can achieve this. So, we can't just blindly doubt it."

"They are all powerful enough and terrifying enough. Even with solid evidence, there is no doubt about it."

Luo Yi understood the noble lady's subtext. He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then raised his head again and asked, "Then let me ask this question in a different way. Why does this mysterious force want to destroy the Raymond family?

There must be a reason why they did such a big thing, right? "

"Well, I have a guess!"

"What?"

"Maybe it's because of the magical machinery."

"Magic machinery?"

Luo Yi was stunned, puzzled: "How does this have anything to do with magic machinery?"

“Do you remember the Auckland City Multinational Convention?

It was Carl who came and signed the treaty. He also wrote to me and told me that you have great insights into magical machinery."

"After that incident, Karl became a different person after he returned. He tried to carry out reforms within his earldom and wanted to introduce magical machinery into the territory.

He told me about the tremendous changes that magical machinery has brought about, but I also wrote to him and told him that blind reform will bring about great turmoil and is not necessarily a good thing.

"Growing up in Ferro and living in Oakland for a long time, you should be able to feel the huge gap between the two sides.

The Norman Duchy is not the Habsburg Empire. His actions may have made some people bear a grudge against him.

And then, there was this catastrophe.”

"I can't say for sure, but the thing that caused such a big stir is most likely this!"

Luo Yi seemed to have thought of something. He asked softly, "Twilight Hermitage?"

"They are actually involved, but they are definitely not the masterminds."

Having said this, the noble lady continued, “Of course, the act of wiping out an entire family is still too feared, and it can even cause a huge uproar in the aristocratic circle.

After this incident, even if the mysterious force committed a crime against the wind, they would not dare to do it again in the short term."

"That's why I'm willing to let you return to the Norman Duchy to fight for the title of Earl."

Luo Yi nodded and said, "In other words, at this stage, my biggest enemy is not that mysterious force, but a group of heirs who are eyeing the Raymond family's assets and lands?"

“That’s right!”

The noble lady continued, "The aristocratic world has its own rules. Your identity as an illegitimate child cannot be avoided no matter what.

So, if you want to inherit, you still have to play a game."

"That's a story for later."

Now that he had made up his mind, Luo Yi did not hesitate. He looked at the lady and said, "Give me some time. I need to arrange things in Auckland before I can go with you."

"About how long will it take?"

"It'll take at least half a month. I have a lot of business here!"

"Okay, I understand."

The lady nodded slowly and continued, "I will leave some people for you. You can go after you have made all the arrangements. I need to go ahead."

"I need to go back first and work for you!"

"good!"

After the discussion, there was nothing more to talk about, so Loy and Duke Aphra said goodbye, left the Provence Manor, and hurried back in a dusty state.

Here comes the first update!

(End of this chapter)