[Chapter 99: A Gathering of the Royal Capital Nobles]

Earl Sutton-Stewart gently shook his glass and looked at David with a smile.

He had heard such answers many times in countless similar conversations. In the earl’s opinion, no matter how things developed next, they would not be beyond his expectations.

Including Sharon’s rude refusal of his invitation!

Earl Stewart did not dwell on this issue. He invited the two to enjoy various delicacies, and told them some interesting stories about the capital, and then asked if there were any interesting things about Iron Tree Castle or Winter Village.

David had been waiting for the earl to turn hostile, but Earl Stewart behaved very well and did not seem to care about the two people’s refusal at all.

After chatting for a while, Earl Stewart, who seemed to see the doubts in David and Sharon’s hearts, explained: “Don’t be nervous, there are only ordinary servants around, and I didn’t arrange soldiers to ambush in the dark.”

After taking a sip of fruit wine, Earl Stewart put down his glass: “I want to discuss a deal with you two, provided that both parties have the idea of trading. I have no interest in forcing others.”

“…”

David listened to the self-boasting words of the earl in front of him, and felt that he wanted to complain a lot, but he just held back and didn’t speak.

Sharon also felt that the earl was full of complaints. Although he didn’t say anything, his speechless expression was not concealed at all.

Earl Stewart, who noticed Sharon’s expression, was not angry at all, and continued to say: “You two are willing to take what you need, which is a perfect deal… You two can enjoy this dinner in a relaxed manner. If it’s too late, you can also rest at my place for a night.”

“I think I’d better not disturb the earl any more.” David opened his mouth to express his refusal. He was not going to spend the night at the earl’s house.

Similarly, Sharon would not stay, even if the Earl repeatedly emphasized: “I can’t do anything!” She had no intention of staying.

After finishing a strange dinner, David, Sharon and the Earl walked around his garden twice, talked nonsense for a while, and then got on the carriage arranged by the Earl and returned to the inn.

When the carriage disappeared in the night, David and Sharon stood at the door of the inn and looked at each other.

“Just send us back like this?” Sharon still found it a little hard to believe. She wondered if the Earl had any follow-up actions?

Sharon couldn’t figure it out, but David vaguely guessed the Earl’s tricks: “Fishing techniques… Your previous feeling about the Earl was not wrong. He is indeed a guy who likes to play with people’s hearts.”

“What do you mean?”

David waved his hand, and returned to the suite with Sharon. After closing the door, he continued his previous words: “The Earl’s target is not just the two of us.” David tilted his head and pointed in the direction of the window: “It also includes ordinary people in the royal capital.”

“…”

Sharon thought for a few seconds before she realized what David meant. At the same time, she also thought of what tricks Earl Stewart was playing: “You mean, if we accepted the invitation of the Earl, even if it was just for a meal, all kinds of rumors would spread…”

“That’s right.”

“Fortunately we didn’t agree to stay overnight.”

“I’m afraid it won’t make any difference whether you agree to stay overnight or not.” David didn’t go to the window, trying to hear some people’s discussions. Even if he didn’t listen, he could guess what they would say.

“But won’t this affect his reputation?” Sharon had already thought about what kind of discussion the Earl’s behavior would cause. Thinking about the Earl’s reputation in the capital, and comparing it with the Earl’s performance tonight, she began to wonder how many of those rumors were true. Could it be that all of them were deliberately caused by the Earl?

Sharon was, after all, a young girl who had never seen the true evil of human hearts. In addition to the environment she grew up in, she generally didn’t think of people in a bad way, but in a good way.

So when she found a possibility, she would assume that this person was “good” and habitually regard all the remarks as deliberately made rumors.

David would not do this. At the same time, he also saw that Sharon was thinking wrongly, and immediately reminded her: “Those rumors should be true and false. Don’t think that our rejection of the transaction conditions proposed by the Earl means that everyone will choose to reject them.”

“Ah?” Sharon looked like “How is it possible?” ‘ expression, once again exposing the fact that she was an inexperienced rookie. She had never thought of such a possibility: “Really… will anyone agree?”

“From the conversation at dinner, we can know that the transaction conditions proposed by this earl are what the other party wants most urgently at the moment.” If David did not have a little bit of “the arrogance of a time traveler (symptom)”, plus the backing of the golden finger, he would not dare to say that he would refuse it straightforwardly.

Even if he refused in anger because he felt insulted, he would keep entangled in the fact that he might have missed an opportunity.

Sometimes people are afraid of blindly thinking!

What’s more, this earl has a follow-up trick: rumors! No

matter what the facts are, even if it is really just watching the stars for a night, rumors will cause a long-term follow-up blow to people, and will cause great psychological pressure to the parties involved: I didn’t do anything, why should I be said like this?

If it is a couple, there will be a more fatal impact. These rumors may arouse the suspicion of close people around them and trigger the conflict between the two.

In the state of anger and unconsciousness, the mind is likely to turn to another extreme: If I had known it would turn out like this, I might as well have agreed at the time!

Then, he was led away by the Earl of Sutton Stewart without knowing what was going on…

“…”

Listening to David’s analysis, Sharon suddenly felt cold all over. Even though she was still wearing thick leather armor and a thick fur cape, she couldn’t feel any warmth.

“What a scary person.”

“Yeah! A standard template for a super villain.” David nodded in agreement, and found that Sharon was staring at him: “What’s wrong?”

“You are scary too.”

“…”

David spread his hands, with a puzzled expression, “What does this have to do with me?

” “Ordinary people can’t think of these things in such a short time.” Sharon looked at David. She had never thought that David was so good at playing with people’s hearts.

“Read more books. Reading books can really broaden your horizons.” David stood up and walked to Sharon, patting her on the shoulder. “If you really can’t get into it, watch more movies. You’ll find that this trick has been used too much.”

“…”

This time it was Sharon’s turn to be speechless. She never thought that one day she would be taught by a small village chief living in ancient feudal society, asking her to read more books and watch more movies to broaden her horizons.

When she wanted to say something else, David had already returned to his room and closed the door.

Looking at the closed door, Sharon sat there thinking for a long time before going back to her room to rest.

There was no conversation that night. When Sharon came out the next day, David had already gotten up and left the hotel to do something.

When Sharon finished washing up and watched the hotel waiter secretly looking at her while placing breakfast, David came back leisurely.

“Why did you go out so early?”

“I got up too early, so I just went out for a walk and breathed some fresh air.” David sat down at the dining table and answered Sharon’s question. He turned his head and looked at the old alchemist Newton who obviously hadn’t slept all night. “You didn’t rest yesterday?”

“I will have a good rest today.” The old alchemist often conducts similar research and knows where his body’s limits are: “Do you want to use the Hammer of Judgment?”

“I don’t think I will.” David hasn’t figured out what to do next, and it seems that he can only wait for news. He

originally hoped that someone would tease Sharon and make some news. Now the news is indeed out, but it is completely different from what he expected.

He looked at the waiters who put down the breakfast and were about to leave. He was very familiar with the curious, sympathetic and envious eyes of these waiters. He had felt it countless times since he went out just now.

After the waiter left, Sharon looked at David with a puzzled look on her face. She felt that she could get the answer to her confusion from David: “Did I see it wrong? I can understand curiosity and sympathy, but why do I feel that these people’s eyes reveal envy and even jealousy?”

“Because they think we have received generous rewards from the Earl.”

Just when Sharon didn’t know how to evaluate this situation, Earl Stewart came to the door again.

“It seems that I have disturbed your meal again. I am very sorry.” Sutton-Stewart was still very polite. He apologized when he entered the door, and then stated his purpose: “I am here to invite you two to attend the party together.” David

was about to speak, but Earl Stewart took the lead and said: “Don’t rush to refuse. There are many nobles in the capital attending this party, and even His Majesty the King may attend.”

Sharon, who was about to refuse, swallowed what she wanted to say when she heard that His Majesty the King might appear at this party, and turned to look at David.

David was also looking at her. Although the two did not speak, Sharon immediately understood what David meant and nodded to him.

Although Sharon has said that she doesn’t mind, David still wants to know: “I’m curious, why did the Earl invite us to this party?”

“This is a reward for the gifts yesterday!” Earl Sutton-Stewart’s eyes were shining, and he was particularly enthusiastic about David: “After seeing the gifts, I realized that a true confidant has finally appeared!”

(End of this chapter)