"How's grandpa doing?" McKinney asked with concern.

Roning looked around and saw many nobles here, such as Kabir, Marvin, Toru, the eldest son of the Levi family, and so on.

They were all concerned about Lu Lans' safety, but they were not summoned, so they could only wait for news from Luo Ning.

"Don't worry, everyone. The Marquis is fine."

Luo Ning looked relaxed, and did not tell Lu Lansi's specific situation. "It's just that after the battle, he needs to rest for a few days to recover. If you don't have any urgent matters, don't bother him."

After hearing what Luo Ning said, everyone felt a little more relieved.

"Sir Toru, I have something else to trouble you with."

Toru's expression straightened, and he subconsciously thought that this was Lu Lans's instruction: "Please go ahead."

"While the Marquis is recuperating, the safety of the castle is extremely important."

Lulans did not explain this matter. Perhaps the other party felt that with the contracted monsters in the backyard of the castle, safety here was not a problem, but Roning still felt that it was better to be cautious.

"The gold-level assassin has not been caught yet, and his specific situation is unknown, so please pay more attention to the safety of Wushan Castle in the near future, especially the safety near the Marquis' residence."

"I see."

Toru nodded solemnly, "I will be personally guarding this place in the near future."

As the leader of the First Knights stationed at Wushan Castle, Toru is definitely someone that Lulans can trust.

Kabir said, "McKinney and I will stay in Wushan Castle for a while, and I will be responsible for the safety of the Marquis."

Kabir is Wiggins' son-in-law, so it's normal for him to stay here for a while.

Roning spoke a few more words to the other nobles, then walked outside, calling out to Viscount Marvin as he walked.

"What does the Marquis want me to do?" Marvin couldn't help but be curious.

Luo Ning smiled and said, "No, I need your help with something."

"Oh? Go ahead."

Luo Ning took out the appointment letter and said, "The Marquis has appointed me as the Viscount of Wubei Territory, and I will also take over Sein Territory. In order to prevent the knights of Sein Territory from getting the news and transferring their assets in advance, I would like to ask you to send a team of knights to guard the entrance and exit of Swamp Town."

Lei Sen must have knights and family members in Sen County, and he may also have spies and carrier birds in Wushan Castle. Once the news gets back to Swamp Town, there is no guarantee that these people will escape with their assets.

The carrier bird passage between Shanlin Town and Wushan Castle had not been built yet, so Roning was unable to contact Ridal and could only ask Viscount Marvin for help.

"That's easy to say."

Marvin guaranteed, "I will let Rogner use the carrier bird to inform the knights of the Horse Herding City about this matter."

Luo Ning said gratefully: "Thank you, Uncle Marvin. Please let me know the cost of this support and I will pay it."

When a noble asks another noble to send troops for assistance, there must be a price to pay.

Marvin is a vassal of Lulans, not Roning. Theoretically speaking, he has no need to obey Roning's orders and no obligation to help Roning.

"What's the price for such a small thing?"

Marvin waved his hand quickly, "My knights usually have nothing to do, so sending them to Swamp Town to get some fresh air and practice. Besides, I haven't given you a gift to congratulate you for becoming a viscount yet, so just treat this as a gift."

Well, the Tieti family is always so enthusiastic, and they always have all kinds of reasons for giving gifts that others can't refuse.

The others also smiled and congratulated Roning on his successful promotion to the rank, and they also discussed giving him gifts.

Luo Ning responded one by one with a smile on his face and politely declined their offer of gifts.

However, he also said that Shanlin Town and Sen County were in a state of disrepair and lacked labor and various talents. If some of these resources could be sent over, Roning would welcome it very much.

After communicating with the nobles, Ronin came to the outside of Miroslav's courtyard.

"Your Excellency, Viscount, please come in." The assistant who reported the matter invited Roning into the courtyard.

There are many such courtyards in Wushanbao for receiving foreign guests, and the layout of each one is very similar.

Led by his assistant, Roning came to Miroslav's study, where he seemed to be reading some book.

"Meet Mr. Great Mage."

Luo Ning bowed respectfully. It was a rare opportunity to be able to meet such an important figure alone.

"Sit down, Ronin."

Miroslav pointed to the chair next to him, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

The other party spoke very directly, without any intention of being polite.

Luo Ning did not hesitate, "Sir, I came here to ask if you can treat my grandfather's injuries."

Soul-Devouring Surge is magic, and Roning’s understanding of magic is definitely not as clear as that of the great magician in front of him.

Miroslav shook his head, put down the book in his hand, and said slowly: "Rulans asked me to do this a long time ago. I have consulted various magic books and consulted Bellora, but there is no effective solution."

Bellola Silva is the founder of the Silva Magic Chamber of Commerce. It is rumored that he is an eighth-level mage, higher in rank than Miroslav.

Such people must have mastered the top magical knowledge on the continent, and they can't do anything about it, so it seems really difficult.

Luo Ning continued to ask: "I heard from grandpa that he was injured by the dark attribute magic 'Soul Devouring Surge'. Is there any light attribute magic that can specifically dispel the effect of this magic?"

"The name Soul Devouring Surge was chosen by Bellora and I together. No one knows the real name of this magic."

Miroslav sighed, "The one who hurt Lulans was not a dark magician, but a wizard from the Kingdom of Tricia, who used a spell scroll that he got from somewhere."

"That wizard..."

"Killed by your grandfather."

Miroslav continued, "I know you have a light magician under your command. Indeed, there are many magics of the light and dark attributes that have restraining effects, but this 'Soul Devouring Surge' I and Bellora estimate is an eighth-level magic. Can your subordinates become eighth-level magicians?"

It is almost impossible for low-level magic to dispel the effects of high-level magic, so Miroslav said that in order to dispel the Soul Devouring Surge, at least an eighth-level light magician is needed.

He sighed, "Even if he has that potential, it will be decades later. Son, your grandfather won't be able to wait until then."

Lu Lansi can only live for seven or eight years without any disease or disaster, how can he wait that long? But after hearing this, Luo Ning's eyes lit up with hope, "If there is an eighth-level light attribute magician, can grandpa be saved?"

"Perhaps."

Miroslav nodded, but then shook his head, “That would also require the magician to master the magic to dispel the Soul Devouring Surge, but I’m not sure there is such light magic.

Besides, I don't mean to discourage you. As far as I know, there doesn't seem to be an eighth-level light magician in either the Kingdom of Alduin or the Kingdom of Tricia."

Roning didn't care about this. If there was no such magician, he could train one.

He stood up and bowed deeply to Miroslav. "I also ask Mr. Great Mage to help me keep an eye out for magic that can dispel the Soul Devouring Surge. No matter how much it costs, Ronin will definitely buy it in the future!"

Miroslav stared at Roning seriously, then smiled faintly, "I didn't expect that when Lu Lans was about to die, he would suddenly have a grandson like you who is so proud of him. He can rest in peace even if he dies."

"I don't want him to die, sir."

Miroslav nodded. "Okay, I'll help you keep an eye out for this magic. You also need to prepare some money. Maybe one day I'll find it. I hope we can exchange money for goods."

He was not like Marvin Tieti, so he did not need to show goodwill to Roning. Even with Rulans, they had to settle accounts clearly among brothers, and this was naturally even more true with Roning.

"Thank you, sir!"

To Luo Ning, there was nothing wrong with this. Others did not owe him anything. On the contrary, he was asking for help. (End of this chapter)