Chapter 160: Chapter 158: Overall Plan (Please subscribe and vote)
Luo Yi is a person who will not hesitate or waver once he makes a decision.
So, as he boarded the carriage and headed back to the city, he was no longer thinking about gains and losses, but rather the situation he would face in the future, the actual situation in Flower Territory, and the various arrangements within Auckland.
However, after his thoughts had wandered for a while, he felt a surge of tiredness and was completely exhausted.
Although the magic of 'Angel's Kiss' healed his injuries, it did not mean that his mind had not been damaged during these days.
Only when he really returned to Auckland City did he feel the long-lost sense of security. Even in the carriage, he could hardly bear it.
He was in a trance, and when he woke up, he was already at 19 Lombard Street.
Many of his partners and friends also gathered here.
Originally, they wanted to have a detailed chat with Luo Yi, but seeing Luo Yi's tired look, they had no choice but to say goodbye.
Luo Yi exchanged a few words with them and sent them away. Then, with Lilia's help, he took a bath, had a quick meal, and prepared to go to bed.
It is worth mentioning that he went to see Oliveira before going to bed.
This iron-blooded man was also sleeping, but his cold and hard face was unusually peaceful.
However, Luo Yi actually saw some white hair on his head, and the wrinkles on his face were much deeper.
He had only seen this kind of situation in books. It was the result of excessive stimulation of fighting spirit, and even overdrawing of life.
In this battle, the price he paid to escape from the hands of a fourth-level oath-sworn knight was absolutely beyond imagination.
Roy didn't really feel anything about the destruction of the Raymond family, but when he saw Oliveira, his teacher and friend, lying on the bed, he couldn't help but pursed his lips, and his eyes became sharp.
However, he did not stay in Oliveira's room for long. He just took a look and turned away.
In his own bedroom, Lilia had already changed into silk pajamas and was waiting for him.
That night, neither of them was in the mood to make love. Luo Yi just held Lilia in his arms, feeling the unique peace of mind, and fell asleep completely.
Lilia, on the other hand, held Luo Yi's head and supported her short hair which was as thin as steel needles, her eyes full of heartache and determination.
Others may only see Roy's achievements, such as his extraordinary strength, his way of making money, and the huge income that Jin Tieer has made.
But she is the only one who can see Luo Yi's hard work and fatigue.
Luo Yi slept soundly and deeply, and when he woke up, a day and a night had passed.
When he opened his eyes, he found himself surrounded by darkness. Moonlight streamed through the window, and the air was as quiet as flowing water.
After this awakening, Luo Yi felt that his energy and spirit had returned to their peak, and his whole body felt refreshed.
I'm just so hungry!
Lilia was sleeping soundly, and Luo Yi did not disturb her. Instead, he tiptoed out of the house and prepared to go downstairs to find something to eat.
His footsteps were naturally light and almost silent, but the old man's sleep was too light.
Mrs. Cassidy was woken up, and seeing Roy looking for food, she brought him food without saying a word.
There was at least enough bread for three people, golden brown grilled meat, fragrant mushroom soup, vegetables, fruits, milk, coffee and desserts.
Even a full meal would only be of this scale. Roy was surprised and asked before he heard Mrs. Cassidy's explanation.
This was specially prepared by Lilia so that he and Oliveira could eat delicious food as soon as they woke up.
Luo Yi couldn't help but look up. Even though he couldn't see anything, with a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?!
After having a good meal and filling his stomach, Luo Yi even felt a sense of satisfaction.
Going up to the second floor again, Luo Yi was as careful as possible, but Lilia still woke up.
Seeing Luo Yi coming in, she threw herself into Luo Yi's arms like a young swallow returning to its nest. Luo Yi held her and walked to the window.
Sitting down in the chair by the window, Luo Yi moved his body to make Lilia more comfortable.
Neither of them spoke, but just looked up at the moon in the sky, as if they were both worried.
It was not until a long time later that Lilia spoke first: "I have decided, I want to go to the Norman Duchy with you!"
Luo Yi frowned slightly: "Lilia, didn't I tell you about this?"
Lilia asked angrily, "Then tell me, is it because I inherited the earldom that you no longer want me?"
"You can choose any of those noble women, and you just want to leave me here?"
"What makes you think that?"
Luo Yi explained with a bit of a laugh: "You should know that this trip is dangerous. I can't even guarantee my own safety, so I naturally can't say I can protect you.
Besides, when I leave, the city of Auckland will need someone to help me look after all these businesses, and there is no one better suited than you.”
"Most importantly, in Oakland City, you can still research magical machinery. But in Flower Territory, I'm afraid that won't be possible anymore."
Lilia stood up slightly, staring into Luo Yi's eyes with her sapphire eyes. She said, "Actually, you know that if you want someone to manage the industry, Mira is more suitable than me."
"I just want to follow you and watch you. Although I can't do anything, I will always stand behind you.
When you are tired, you can always come to me to rest."
At this moment, Luo Yi really didn't know what to say. The only thing he could do was to hug Lilia tightly in his arms.
Feeling that softness, his heart became more determined.
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The next day,
Roy prepared a party at his home at 19 Lombard Street.
All the dishes were carefully prepared, some were Mrs. Cassidy's, some were Mira Greenman's, and some were specialties that Hoover brought from Provence Manor.
Of course, most of them are actually the signature dishes that Ang bought from major hotels in Auckland.
Although the decoration is not very luxurious, the food and drinks are definitely not bad.
The guests that Roy invited to the banquet were his friends and important partners who cared about him the most.
Lady Linda, Gary Mills, Douglas Hill, Baron Miller.
Butler Hoover, Maruna, Ange, Mira Greenman and Lilia were all called over.
At this banquet, Roy announced that he would return to the Duchy of Normandy to inherit...
No, it is a bit too much to use the word "inherit" now, but rather "strive for" the title of earl.
This news was like a thunderclap, hitting everyone's heart and causing an uproar.
But when the surprise faded, they took it for granted.
After all, it was a county.
The nobles are the undisputed ruling class of the Old World. They are the best of the best. Who can refuse the opportunity?
However, even though they were prepared, they felt that the mess left behind by Luo Yi would be difficult to handle.
His current industry is really too huge, involving magical machinery manufacturing, railways, secret medicine, textiles and other industries.
It is no exaggeration to say that nearly one-tenth of the workers in Auckland work for him.
The wealth and profits he created accounted for at least a quarter of Auckland's annual GDP, all of which were fully taxed.
Such a large scale affects the lives and work of countless people. He really can't just give up if he wants to.
That’s not even counting all the miscellaneous matters that need to be dealt with. The handover will not be completed in a short period of time.
The reason why Luo Yi needed half a month was that, on the one hand, he had to ensure that his fighting spirit could recover to its peak state and have sufficient strength before setting off.
On the other hand, all these things have to be arranged one by one, which is very troublesome.
However, after everyone was surprised, most of them congratulated him.
The title of earl is enough to make countless people risk their lives.
There was no further discussion at this banquet as everyone needed to digest the information and Luo Yi had not figured out how to arrange it.
Instead, they toasted each other and started chatting. Luo Yi talked about the battle to provide support, and everyone was fascinated by it.
A fourth-level warrior is definitely a superior existence, a level that is simply unattainable under normal circumstances.
Loy was able to retreat from the battle, almost unscathed, and brought Oliveira back.
This matter is incredible in itself.
After the banquet, the news that Roy was about to leave had spread throughout the city of Auckland.
He is now involved in too many interests and I don’t know how many people are visiting him.
Luo Yi did not see anyone and stayed at home for three days.
Of course, he was not idle during these three days. Instead, he was thinking about who he should take with him, who he should leave behind, how to arrange the follow-up, and how to develop the situation.
He needs to come up with a comprehensive plan for all of this.
It is worth mentioning that during this period, Roy called Pal Paul over and the two met.
The matter is simple. He still has to give the compensation he promised.
One thousand gold tiers for the living and one thousand five hundred gold tiers for the dead, including the trackers and the two mages.
Luo Yi’s idea was very simple. The other party could refuse it, but he couldn’t refuse to give it. This was a matter of principle for him to send people to do things.
Pal Paul originally wanted to refuse, as he said, the reason they were fighting so hard was because of the order of Grand Duchess Aphra.
However, when he heard the specific amount, his expression froze.
Because, it was not ten gold tyres, nor a hundred, but a full thousand.
The Norman Duchy is not the Habsburg Empire with its developed commerce. It still has a standard small peasant economy with limited harvest and output, and even less as for Gentile.
The one thousand gold tyres that Loy gave was something that not only he but even the three extraordinary knights had never seen.
This has nothing to do with strength, it is purely due to the imbalance of economic development among regions.
Then, Pal Paul could no longer speak and say no.
Three days later, Duke Aphra led the troops back to the Normandy first, and she left her maid behind.
Only then did Roy know that the pretty girl was named Eva Freke, and she would help Roy familiarize himself with all the affairs of the Norman Duchy.
On the same day, in the evening, when Roy saw off Duke Aphra's convoy and returned to No. 19 Lombardy Street, he received a piece of news.
After sleeping for five full days, Oliveira finally woke up!
I don't feel well today, a little stuck...
(End of this chapter)
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