Chapter 183 181: Night Banquet, Finalizing the Plan (Monthly Ticket 500 plus more)
As the masters of the city of Auxerre, the Norman family's castle naturally had to be built at the highest point, on the top of the mountain.
Although the overall industrial level of the Old World was not very developed, there were not many engineering machinery and the efficiency was not high.
However, the supernatural and magic still provide too many possibilities.
Just like this White Castle, it is a magnificent fortress built by flattening a large piece of land on the top of the mountain.
If the city of Auxerre is "easy to defend and difficult to attack", then this ancient castle is "one man guarding the pass, ten thousand men cannot break through", which is almost impossible to be breached.
Roy and Eva sat in a carriage and walked on the white road. They were guarded by soldiers all around. They lowered their heads and remained respectful.
Wherever they passed, there were busy servants running around, lighting lanterns and candles. Although the brightness was a little poor, it was also a sign.
Eva also specifically explained that this was a custom in the city of Auxerre. As long as the lights were on, the people below could see it and feel at ease.
This means that they are under the protection of the Norman family and no danger can harm them.
This custom has almost become an agreement. Luo Yi doesn't understand it, but he respects it.
However, Duchess Afra did not host a banquet for him in the main hall of the castle, but instead set up a sumptuous banquet in a luxurious living room.
Although it is just a living room, there is still a grand long table covered with a tablecloth with gold edges.
Although there was a magical crystal lamp to illuminate the place, there was still a candlestick on the long table. Candles as thick as arms were lit, and the flames were burning brightly.
The food on the long table was both exquisite and plentiful, with meat, vegetables, desserts, and soups all available.
Luo Yi took a quick glance and knew that there was a lot of monster meat in it, which was carefully cooked by the chef and exuded an enticing aroma.
When Loy arrived, Grand Duchess Aphra had already sat down. Wine was poured in front of her and she was drinking it by herself.
In the entire living room, there was no other member of the Norman family except them, and even the maid was the only one left, Eva.
Grand Duchess Aphra didn't waste time talking to Loy. She waved her hand casually and said, "Sit down and eat first!"
"good!"
Luo Yi didn't say much, just sat aside and started eating with big mouthfuls.
After eating all the basilisk meat, although Luo Yi spent money to buy a lot of monster meat, the level was much lower.
Today, I ate a lot of high-quality monster meat here, so I didn't hesitate to do so.
From time to time, it is paired with thick soup and red wine, and it is a great enjoyment.
However, even though she was using both knife and fork and eating very quickly, Chloe still maintained the elegance and composure that a noble should have.
This is a habit he developed since childhood, and his tutor, Old Barry, taught him etiquette very well.
Grand Duchess Aphra didn't have much of an appetite, so she just ate a few bites casually, then held the wine glass and watched Loy eat and drink with big mouthfuls.
Half an hour later, when Loyi had finished most of the food, the Grand Duchess asked, "Is that enough? Do you want some more?"
Luo Yi wiped the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief and said, "That's enough!"
Grand Duchess Aphra paused, then continued, "Have you seen the specific situation?"
“I saw it!”
"I've been away for too long, and most of the nobles have already been won over. Now, all I can do is exchange benefits and offer more benefits to win more support at the nobles' meeting.
only……"
At this point, Grand Duchess Aphra's voice was filled with obvious hesitation.
Luo Yi didn't wait for her to continue, but took over the conversation: "It's just that the Raymond family will definitely give up a lot of interests.
Even so, I still cannot take over the entire earldom. From now on, I will be controlled by others in every way."
Roy finally looked up, looked directly into the Grand Duchess's eyes, and said, "The question is, can the Raymond family, as it is now, still be the help you need?"
The lady smiled bitterly, organized her words, and then said, "Luo Yi, I know you don't have much sense of belonging, and you're not close to me. You might even blame me for 'tricking' you back.
However, the nobility has its own way of fighting, and even though I am a Grand Duke, I cannot do whatever I want."
"I know, and I don't blame you!"
Luo Yi nodded slowly, but his eyes were determined: "But now that I'm here, and since I'm ready to inherit the glory of the Raymond family, I can't possibly want a ruined territory."
The lady's eyes lit up. She looked at Luo Yi and asked, "What do you want to do?"
“I don’t quite understand the rules of the nobility, but as far as I know, the inheritance of nobility is actually an internal matter of the family.
Once the previous head of the family has determined an heir, he can inherit the title.
Only when all the heirs of the family die out will the inheritance be passed on to those from the side branches or those who are related by blood."
Duchess Aphra did not respond, but glanced at the pretty girl Eva standing beside her.
Eva knew what he meant and immediately responded, "That's right!
However, Master Luo Yi, although you are the closest in bloodline, you can only be considered an illegitimate child, and your inheritance rights are reduced by one level, which is almost the same as others.
Without a direct heir, the title will be decided by the Council of Nobles."
"Specifically, it will be decided by a vote within the noble council, and a portion of the estate will be given to a certain person, or to those with inheritance rights."
"This is the current situation, so we must lobby the members of the noble council and gain their support.
But those old guys are more shrewd than the other. If you want to gain their support, you must pay a high price."
Luo Yi nodded and asked, "But if I have already been recognized, why should I care about the opinions of the noble council?
Do they still dare not acknowledge my title?"
"That won't happen! They wouldn't dare deny it, and no noble would give them such a right!
But now is not the time…"
Eva was interrupted by the noble lady before she could finish her words. Grand Duchess Aphra looked at Roy with unusually bright eyes.
"You mean, you have become the most undisputed heir to the Raymond family?"
"Yes!"
"How do you prove it?"
Luo Yi stretched out his right hand, spread out his five fingers, and with a thought, a dazzling ring appeared out of nothing on his ring finger.
"Is that enough?"
As he said this, he clenched his fist again and turned the lion's ring towards the Grand Duchess.
"The Proverbs Ring, the sacred artifact of the Raymond family, how come it is in your hands?"
"Teacher Oliveira gave it to me. It was also Earl Raymond. My father asked him to give it to me."
The lady looked at the motto ring and suddenly burst into laughter. She laughed so hard that she lost all her composure and even tears came out.
"I see, that's how it is!"
"I was saying that Karl is such a smart guy, how could he not have any plans?
So it’s here!
It turns out that he knew he shouldn't take this road, but he still took it!"
Suddenly, Grand Duchess Aphra's expression changed, her smile disappeared, and the traces of tears on her face disappeared.
It was as if everything Luo Yi had just seen was an illusion!
The noble lady suddenly asked, "Loy, I really want to know, if you inherit the earldom, will you continue the development of magical machinery?"
Luo Yi nodded without hesitation: "Yes!"
After a pause, he said, "This is the trend of the times and the most advanced productivity. If we give up, we will only become weaker and weaker.
Therefore, I will definitely continue to promote the development of magical machinery."
“However, I will never be as radical as Count Raymond. Even if I want to reform, I have to find opportunities and adapt to the trend of the times.
Take smaller steps and find the right method to make your journey smoother."
"I knew it, I knew this would be the result!"
The lady said this, but shook her head and did not say anything to dissuade him. Instead, she said: "Since you have the Proverbs Ring, it means that you are the next generation head of the Raymond family recognized by Karl.
This way, everything will be easy!"
Luo Yi asked: "How do we do it specifically?"
"Since we are going to do this, we must maximize the benefits. Those guys have been jumping around so much lately, we have to teach them a lesson.
Well, you just..."
The lady's voice became softer and softer, while the smile on Luo Yi's face became more and more intense.
After a while, a complete plan was put forward, the night banquet ended, and Luo Yi said goodbye and left.
The pretty girl Eva was still there to see them off, carrying a lantern as they walked through the White Castle.
At this moment, it was completely dark. Although there were lights on the road, guards could be seen from time to time.
However, the emptiness of the White Castle was apparent at this time, and there was even a slight echo with the footsteps.
Although ancient castles are built by all the big families and have strong defense, the actual experience of staying there is really unknown to those who live there!
The living environment there is really not that good.
It is not as good as those beautifully built manors, which are more comfortable and convenient.
However, just as Luo Yi was about to walk out of the white castle, a figure suddenly flashed out from the door.
Luo Yi had sharp hearing and looked over when he moved, and it turned out to be nothing.
The cute kid was shocked!
After seeing who it was, she couldn't help but ask, "Master Dean, what are you doing? And why are you here?"
When the man came under the light, he showed his tall figure, broad shoulders, and handsome yet slightly childish face.
He smiled and said, "I came here, of course, to meet my brother, the future Earl Raymond."
As he said this, he tilted his head slightly, looked at Luo Yi, and stretched out his hand.
"Meet Dean Norman, the eldest son of Grand Duke Aphra Norman, the first heir to the Norman Duchy, and the future Grand Duke."
Luo Yi could only say: "Luo Yi Roy Fitz, the current illegitimate child, may be the future Earl Raymond."
"Hello, my half-brother."
"Um, hello, Master Dean."
"Okay, I've seen you, let's go!"
Having said this, he walked away with a graceful back, without any trace of nostalgia.
Luo Yi looked at the person walking away and couldn't help asking, "What is he doing?"
"Based on my understanding of the young master, he should be here to see you, just as he said."
PS: I have already paid back 500 monthly tickets, and now it is 700 monthly tickets, which means there are still two more chapters to come.
It’s almost paid off, it’s finally paid off. Happy! Happy! So happy!
More updates are coming!
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