Originally, these nobles wanted to get closer, make themselves familiar, and increase their presence, hoping to gain the Grand Duke's appreciation and favor.
However, when the Grand Duke actually appeared before them, all the little calculations in their hearts instantly disappeared, and were replaced by deep awe.
This is the majesty of a country's ruler and dragon knight.
Seeing the nobles waiting for her, Veronica waved her hand with a smile, asking them to be patient.
"I believe you have all learned about what is happening outside through various channels, but the specific situation may still be vague and uncertain.
Therefore, I will send my trusted herald, Krober Golden Rose, to recount the whole story for you all."
Veronica's voice was clear and firm, revealing a sense of confidence and authority.
After saying these words, Veronica turned and left where everyone was.
Veronica used the excuse that she was a little tired and decided not to continue attending the party.
But in fact, she just wanted to find an excuse to go back to her room and have some peace and quiet.
Having received the order from the Grand Duke, Krober naturally began to tell the whole story from the beginning.
To be honest, it was just the killing of two people, but there was no noble present who had not claimed a hundred or eighty lives.
But Klar is such an unlucky guy. He could have killed someone at any other time, but had to kill him in front of the Grand Duke.
The laws of the Golden Duchy clearly stipulate that nobles are not allowed to kill free people of other nobles without reason, otherwise it will be regarded as a provocation.
It can be said that Klar's two swords not only killed two free people, but one of the swords cut Golden Rose's face, because Hilde Fortress was their territory and these two free people were also their property.
The second sword struck the Grand Duke's face, because Klar had dared to defy the law in front of the Grand Duke, openly resisted, refused to surrender, and even attacked the Grand Duke's herald.
Isn't this just seeking death?
For a moment, the nobles present turned their eyes to Earl Daniel and Earl Stephen, wanting to see what attitudes the two would express.
As expected, the first to attack was Earl Daniel.
"What do you mean, Stephen? You're allowing your vassals to kill my property in my territory! Are you going to start a war with our family?"
Count Daniel stood up angrily and started cursing at Count Stephen. Not satisfied with his scolding, he even showed the aura of a Sky Knight and prepared to take action.
If Marquis Qingyucao hadn't stopped him, Earl Daniel might have really planned to beat Earl Stephen up.
Stephen Moonlight Mushroom is so frustrated!
How could the Grand Duke be involved in this matter!
Now he has to admit it whether he wants to or not. The Grand Duke has already made a judgment on the matter. What else can he say?
Grand Duke, you are wrong. That is not the case.
Isn't that just seeking death?
"well……"
Earl Stephen felt that he seemed to have sighed more frequently recently.
"I'm sorry, Earl Daniel. I will give you a proper answer and will not let you suffer any loss. I will compensate you for your loss of 200 gold coins. Is that okay with you?"
Earl Stephen certainly knew that these two ordinary people were not worth even twenty gold coins. These gold coins were mainly used to fill the mouths of the Golden Rose Family so that they would stop holding on to this matter.
Count Daniel smiled coldly:
"What? My Golden Rose Family's reputation is only worth two hundred gold coins?"
Hearing this, Earl Stephen frowned.
"Five hundred... If you don't agree, then we'll go to the Grand Duke for judgment."
This price was Earl Stephen's bottom line. Five hundred gold coins were enough for him to arm two or three light cavalrymen. Any more would be painful for him.
"Five hundred..."
Count Daniel knocked on the table, having already made up his mind.
"Can."
Seeing that Daniel, the old fox, was finally fed by him, Earl Stephen sighed with relief.
"Then it's up to the Grand Duke to decide, Sir Krober. I wonder what the Grand Duke thinks of this."
Since Grand Duchess Veronica had returned to her room, and Krober was the only knight present who was closely guarding the Grand Duchess, Count Stephen could only ask Krober for the Grand Duchess's opinion.
Krober also repeated the Grand Duke's original words.
"The Grand Duchess said you would be able to make a judgment that would satisfy her, Count Stephen. She trusts you."
“…”
The corners of Earl Stephen's mouth twitched unconsciously.
Let me handle it myself?
That’s too difficult to deal with!
If it is too light, the Grand Duke will be dissatisfied. If it is too heavy, the vassals will also be dissatisfied. Isn't this like putting him on the fire?
"...I understand. Please tell the Grand Duke that I will definitely make a judgment that will satisfy him."
As soon as he finished speaking, Earl Stephen took his leave and left the castle hall, heading straight for Purlington Avenue with his nobles.
After Earl Stephen left, the nobles present began to talk.
Some laughed at Earl Stephen and called him an unlucky man, while others smelled something unusual in this incident.
What's more, after seeing that the Golden Rose Family now seemed to have the potential to overwhelm the West, some people stepped forward to build closer relations in order to gain some benefits.
All living things are just like this.
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