Chapter 94: Surrender (ask for monthly ticket!)
Before leaving Nasir Town, Byrne went to the basement to talk to Irene and Chris about what was happening next.
"During my absence, the Fisher family must be careful. The Case family is likely to retaliate because our actions have clearly humiliated them."
He knew that the Case family was very overbearing, and with the support of the Garcia family behind them, they must feel that they can easily defeat the Fisher family.
Therefore, the Fisher family severely slapped the Case family in the face, and therefore had to bear the possibility of retaliation.
Irene folded her arms and nodded, and said seriously: "Well, we will keep a low profile as much as possible and not leave Nasir Town. Even if we do leave, we will be cautious and keep our actions secret."
Chris also nodded silently.
He considered whether to assassinate important figures in the Case family's territory, but since Byrne and Irene had decided to be cautious and low-key, he would just have to give up for the time being.
When Byrne left Nasir Town, he only took the guard captain Theo with him and did not take anyone else with him.
After he left the town of Nasir by carriage, he did not go directly to the city of Fein, but first came to the village of Urd not far to the west.
Although it was originally an enclave of the royal family, it was too far away from the capital of Syat and the royal family had no way of managing it, resulting in the Urd village area being actually controlled by the Kes family.
The Syat royal family was still able to collect taxes, and they knew they could not control the affairs of so many remote areas, so they could only let this situation take its course.
This village looks ordinary, with a total population of just over a thousand people. People live in poverty but are able to survive.
Its real value lies in the vast and dense jungle outside the village.
This area is adjacent to the boundless jungle to the north of Nasir Town and is dozens of times larger than the village itself. The mysterious creatures in the jungle can stably produce important extraordinary materials of level two, and occasionally even level three.
Even for the various baronial families, the third-level extraordinary materials are undoubtedly extremely important things.
Whether it is breaking through from the upper level of the origin to the metamorphosis, or breaking through from the lower level of metamorphosis to the middle level of metamorphosis, it requires the assistance of magic potions made of third-level extraordinary materials.
There is no doubt that the Fisher family immediately got the fattest piece of meat in the Case family's mouth.
Byrne could understand the other party's hostility. Anyone in the family would grit their teeth in hatred and be unable to sleep all night after hearing such news.
"Theo, let's go."
The two of them took a carriage and set off for the city of Finn.
On the way, Byrne was reading a book about tea in the carriage, wondering whether he should give the Sequence Power to Theo.
"Theo."
"Um?"
Theo, who was driving, had gray hair on his temples and was nearly fifty years old. He was a little confused and immediately replied:
"Master, what's the matter?"
Byrne smiled in the carriage, closed the book about tea in his hand, and asked calmly:
"I don't think I've ever asked you before, do you believe in any god?"
Theo hesitated for a while, but still answered honestly: "Actually, I have talked about this matter with Mr. Lucius before, and Ms. Irene has also asked about it."
"To be honest, I'm not very interested in gods and religion. For me, more practical things, things that can be seen are the most important."
He pondered and finally said, "For example, money, family, friends, weapons... I am too stupid, Master, I really can't understand things that I can't see with my eyes."
I see. Byrne smiled and nodded. It was indeed a very practical concept, which was completely in line with Theo's usual serious and solemn personality.
Good thing.
Compared to those invisible and intangible gods, the existence of the great Lord of the Lost and the power He bestows are undoubtedly extremely real and unquestionable.
Theo has been following the Fischer family since the time of her father. At that time, he was even her swordsmanship teacher, and now he is the captain of the guard.
Theo's loyalty is unquestionable, otherwise they would not have given her such an important position.
At this point, maybe we should give him a chance.
Byrne guessed that the path that suited Theo best was probably the path of conquest, because he was undoubtedly a true warrior.
Well, let’s vote together on Theo’s situation during the next discussion on whether to grant John the power of the sequence.
Finally they arrived at the distant city of Finn. In fact, Byrne had been traveling to Finn frequently over the past few years, and he had seen all the changes in this city.
In just a few years, the population of Fein, the only city in the East Coast Province, has increased dramatically.
However, after the population surge, the city of Fein suffered from unstable public security, chaotic construction, and infectious diseases, and the officials in the city hall were busy all day long.
The Rhine family of Viscount Best owns several manors, the most frequently used of which is Akiba Manor, located at the foot of a mountain in the suburbs some distance away from the city of Fein.
It was a very vast area with three huge and luxurious mansions connected together. The surrounding area was surrounded by lush green trees and a light green pond, which looked poetic from a distance.
As soon as he arrived at Qiuye Manor, Byrne found that there were many people waiting in line.
They came from all over the East Coast Province, and without exception they all had important matters to discuss with the Lion Rhine Family. Many of them looked extremely nervous and anxious.
It wasn't just Byrne who thought his matter was important; everyone in the queue thought so.
In fact, there are more than one million people in the East Coast Province, so there are too many people who want to meet Viscount Best every day, and many people who are not qualified to meet are not allowed to enter the manor.
There’s no other way, so just wait a while.
Byrne knew very well that his status and position meant nothing in the Lion Family, so he just waited obediently in the lounge.
Suddenly, a female servant in a tuxedo came into view. She was a young woman with flames burning on the edges of her hair. Her eyes were piercing and extremely bright, and she looked very elegant.
The Flame Clan, like the Silver Clan, is one of the four main types of subhumans.
The Flame Clan maid said politely, "Mr. Byrne, please come with me. Viscount Best wants to see you first."
"Okay, I got it!" Byrne stood up immediately.
Everyone's eyes turned to Byrne. Could he actually be the son of some important figure? Otherwise, why would the Viscount meet him first?
Byrne followed behind the female Flame Clan servant and could always feel the heat coming from her.
It was the first time he had seen Flame Clan members in the East Coast Province. Most of the people living in this province were Silver Clan members and Stone Clan members. It was rare to see Flame Clan members who were born with the ability to produce fire.
Byrne walked around the mansion for a long time, and even had the illusion that he was in a palace.
He felt that if there was no one to lead the way, he might get lost in the mansion the first time he came in.
Along the way he saw many servants, each of whom behaved very obediently, smiling and very polite.
Then, he did not see even one guard from the family, and he soon realized that anyone who dared to attack the manor could not be resisted by ordinary guards.
Therefore, there should be no ordinary people among the guards of the Best family, and the few extraordinary guards all live in rooms that he cannot see.
Finally the maid stopped and said with a smile, "Lord Byrne, the Viscount is in this reception room, please come in."
It turns out that there is more than one reception room in Qiuye Manor. Byrne silently wrote down all the information about Qiuye Manor, and then met Viscount Best who was drinking tea silently in the reception room.
Viscount Best was evidently a very particular and respectable man at home.
He was surrounded by several young and handsome male and female servants, some of whom were responsible for making tea, some for bringing clothes, and some for bringing snacks.
Every servant in the Rhine family is only responsible for one thing.
In aristocratic families with deep roots, servants all follow the principle of "one person, one task".
"You're finally here, Byrne. I've been wondering when you'll come lately."
"Sit down and have some tea."
Viscount Best sat calmly on the sofa, drinking the fragrant black tea.
Byrne knew that it was normal for the other party to guess that he would come.
Because the Fisher family's foundation in the East Coast Province is too unstable, sooner or later they will have to find a backer to rely on, and Viscount Best is the most familiar and easy choice.
Byrne tried his best not to be nervous and sat down calmly opposite Viscount Best.
Drink tea.
The two of them didn't say anything for a long time, they just drank tea, and the servants standing beside them stood still, their eyes always looking straight ahead.
Viscount Best suddenly asked, "What do you think of the tea you just drank?"
Having guessed the right question, Byrne instantly recalled all the knowledge he had seen in the carriage and replied with a smile:
"The quality is very good. I read a book about tea. Only very good tea can have this kind of aroma. The taste is very rich and mellow, with a certain bitterness and sweetness."
Viscount Best smiled and nodded:
"Well, you are a person who likes reading. I can see that."
He suddenly sighed and said, "Okay, let's get down to business."
The servants quickly and skillfully took away the tea. The whole process went smoothly. Viscount Best leaned back on the sofa and stared at Byrne calmly.
Byrne nodded, then took out a contract from his pocket and handed it over.
Viscount Best reached out and took the contract, taking a look at it calmly. It was a transfer statement for a large number of shares in two factories. After reading it, he put the contract aside without saying a word.
Byrne took a deep breath and asked, "Mr. Viscount, I would like to have your protection. Is there anything else I can do for you?"
He had been fully prepared mentally, knowing that he would most likely have to voluntarily hand over evidence or do something as a "proof of loyalty" to show his loyalty to Viscount Best.
I just don't know what Viscount Best's inner desire is.
However, Viscount Best shook his head, his voice low as if he was recalling something.
"I don't need you to do anything to show your loyalty, because like I said, I'm born with the ability to see a person's character, and you are the kind of person who values loyalty and loyalty."
"Byrne, I know you will never betray me."
He slowly stood up, turned and looked out the window. Red leaves were falling outside continuously.
Winter is coming.
"You came here at the perfect time. I was right. Otherwise, it wouldn't be such a coincidence."
Viscount Best turned his back to Byrne and continued, "Come with me to a place, Byrne. You will be exposed to a completely different world."
(End of this chapter)
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