Chapter 258: 256: Strong! (Added for Ren Yanghong's reward)
The party that night was certainly lively enough, but Luo Yi did not stay long.
When he is around, everyone can't let go.
Now that he is gone, everyone can act unrestrained and without any worries.
However, Roy was not idle either. Butler Hoover was too busy, so Roy asked Angel to call Alan Wells and Vincent Ackerman to the study on the second floor of the manor.
The winter in Xianhualing is actually not too cold, but the fireplace is still lit in the study.
The crackling sound of the burning flames ensured the warmth in the study.
The exquisite carpet was spread on the ground without any dead corners. Walking on it felt like walking on clouds.
Of course, Vincent Ackerman and Alan Wells, who were summoned, did not think so.
They were a little nervous!
The main reason was that they were nervous when they were summoned by the Earl on a night like this.
Especially when the door is closed, blocking out the noise from the outside world, it makes people even more worried.
However, Luo Yi had no intention of showing off. He waved his hand and let them come closer.
He asked the two to sit down on the sofa and personally brought them a cup of black tea, saying, "You must have drunk a lot just now. Have some tea first to clear your head."
The two did not dare to say anything more. They quickly picked up the teacup and took a sip of hot water, and almost got scalded again.
Roy's mind was not on them, and he was a little absent-minded. After a moment, his gaze turned to Vincent Ackerman and then to Alan Wells.
He said, "Vincent Ackerman has proven his loyalty to me before. He held the Frost Moon Canyon for dozens of days, trapped beneath the fortress, and never retreated.
Now, I really want to ask, Knight Alan, can I trust you?"
Alan Wells was visibly stunned.
But the next second, he stood up in an instant and pounded his chest with his fist: "I, Alan Wells, will always be the pawn of the Lion King. I am willing to die for you!"
"It's not that serious, and I don't want anyone to die for me."
Luo Yi said this, waved his hand and asked him to sit down, and said: "You should know the matter. Grand Duchess Aphra is ready to resolve the problem at the negotiation table, so she invited me to Auxerre.
However, Flower Territory has just experienced a war, and there are many things to do, including the promotion of magic machinery, so I can't get away.
Therefore, I need someone to take me to Auxerre City to fight for the interests of my Raymond family!"
As soon as these words came out, Alan Wells' eyes widened and he said, "The person that the Earl has in mind is not me, is it?"
“That’s right!”
“No, no!”
Alan Wells waved his hand hastily: "My Lord, I am a knight. I ride horses to fight and gallop to kill the enemy. I will not hesitate.
But if I were to be an envoy, I would have to deal with those old foxes. I'm really afraid of ruining the Earl's business."
"I think, I think this matter is actually..."
Alan Wells' eyes rolled around, and he wanted to find someone to recommend. He almost blurted out "Lord Regan", but he finally stopped himself when the words were on the tip of his tongue.
And then, he didn't know who to nominate.
When Lion Castle was destroyed, the Raymond family suffered the greatest loss, not just 40% of their combat power, but their chief civilian officers, with only one mechanical supervisor left.
To the point that now, when he wanted to shirk responsibility, he couldn't find anyone!
He even looked at Vincent Ackerman next to him, but Vincent Ackerman glared back at him.
The look in his eyes seemed to be saying: If you dare to say anything about me, I will beat you to death right now!
Luo Yi didn't wait for him to get confused, but said, "Don't think about it, first listen to why I asked you to be this representative."
"Your Excellency, you say..."
"First of all, you have some Raymond family bloodline and have competed for the earldom. This shows that you have a certain status and connections, and you are also a familiar face in the noble elders' council!"
"My Lord Earl, are you sure you are praising me or pointing me out?"
"Hear me out!"
"yes!"
"The relationships in the Noble Elders' Council are complicated and intertwined.
Even if I go there, I may not be able to handle it. You must have connections and networks to gather a group of people to stand on your side.
You haven’t done this, but you can try.”
"Secondly, you are the purest of the old aristocrats, and your thoughts are the same. If you go and have some conversations with those old aristocrats, you can also take the opportunity to open up the situation."
Alan Wells couldn't help it again: "My Lord Earl, I am sure you are not praising me, but criticizing me!"
“Thoughts can be changed! When you see more, think more, and stand at different perspectives, you will have new ideas.
Of course, that's for the future.
Now, keep your old thoughts and go for it."
"Are there any more?"
"Yes! The third reason is that you are honest enough!"
"upright?"
"Yes, Gengzhi, I remember the first time we had a meeting in the conference hall, I asked you about your opinions on magic machinery.
You are the one who honestly said that it was wrong and that the previous system should be restored!"
“Puff…”
At this time, Vincent Ackerman couldn't help laughing out loud. Seeing the two people looking at him, he quickly lowered his head.
He pretended to look at the blanket on the ground, as if counting how many hairs there were on it.
Alan Wells blushed, and he stammered, "Are you sure you mean honesty, not stupidity?"
Luo Yi smiled and said, "Actually, there's no harm in being more straightforward. It might even be effective during negotiations!"
"Is there such a thing?"
"This is related to the negotiation skills I'm going to teach you later. We'll talk about it then. What I'm most worried about right now is just one thing..."
Roy looked at him, his expression becoming serious. "I'll ask you again, Knight Alan Wells, can I trust your loyalty?"
Alan Wells stiffened his neck and shouted, "If I betray the Lion King, I wish to fall into the abyss forever after death!"
"Just your words are enough!"
"Then, Lord Earl, what are the negotiation skills you just mentioned?"
Luo Yi held up three fingers and said, "On your trip to Auxerre, just follow these three principles."
"The first point is strong! The second point is still strong! The third point is even more powerful!"
"You need to tell everyone that I don't care about anyone except the Archduchess and Marquis Floyd!"
"The Raymond family is your backing, and the Lion Knights are ready to go at any time. If he refuses to submit, then we'll just keep fighting! Fight him! Fight until he submits!"
"Of course, there's no guarantee whether his family will still be around by then!"
"As for the Raymond family's demands, they are very simple. They don't need the territory, and they don't want it. However, the compensation must be doubled at least based on the current calculation.
If possible, triple, quadruple, or even five times it would be even better! "
"We've captured so many prisoners, including dozens of noble families. You can do whatever you want with them. If they're easy to talk to, you can take them lightly. If they're hard to talk to, you'll kill them!"
Luo Yi continued, “Of course, besides Jintir, we also want other things.
Various precious magic materials, magic weapons, props, magic potions, rare treasures, various gems, magic crystals, magic cores, corals...
Even books, combat skills, and secret sacred skills can be discounted!"
At this moment, Alan Wells was dumbfounded. He said with his tongue stuck out, "Is this really possible?"
"If I say yes, then it's okay! If anyone has any objections, let them come to me and I will help you get revenge!"
"Revenge? What does revenge mean?"
"You heard wrong, I helped you kill him!"
Roy looked at Vincent Ackerman again and said, "You will also follow us on this trip, but Knight Alan Wells will be the leader, and you will only be responsible for his safety."
As he said this, Roy met Vincent Ackerman's eyes and said firmly, "I will try my best!"
Suddenly, a voice sounded softly in his ear again: "Well, just make sure he doesn't get beaten to death."
Vincent Ackerman breathed a sigh of relief and nodded heavily!
Alan Wells said, "My Lord Earl, do you think this is really possible?"
"Of course I can! Just tell me, will you accept this mission?"
"I, I picked up!"
“This matter is urgent, let’s do it tomorrow, prepare it tomorrow, and then you can leave.
By the way, come to my place before you leave. I will write a letter for you to take to the Grand Duchess. She will cooperate with you."
"Okay, then if Your Excellency has nothing else to do, I'll leave now?"
"Go ahead, you can go play again and have a good time!"
…
The two of them left the room together. Even though they walked a little further away, the sound could still be heard.
Alan Wells: "Tell me, is the Earl trying to trick me? Why do I feel so cold?"
Vincent Ackerman: "How could that be? This is a test! A test, you know?"
"Your Excellency is a broad-minded person, but we have done some bad things after all, and we must strive for your forgiveness!"
"Look at me, in Frost Moon Canyon, I faced three extraordinary people alone, and narrowly escaped death many times before I finally gained the recognition of the Earl.
You, of course, have to work hard too!"
"What you said seems to make sense. Then shall we follow the Earl's orders?"
"Yes, it's about being strong! Do you know what being strong means? Just be arrogant!
Tomorrow, I will bring some more lion knights, and then we will kick them like dogs on the roadside.
I'm sure those people will shrink back and not dare to approach you when they see you!"
"When the time comes, won't it be easy to ask for double or triple the compensation?"
"Alan, think about it. This battle was undertaken single-handedly by the Earl. It lasted for a long time, and the wealth consumed was an astronomical figure!"
"The Earl has already taken things out of the treasury, so this time, shouldn't we earn them all back?"
"Have you ever heard of a company that won a battle but still had to pay compensation?"
"Isn't this a joke?"
Alan Wells suddenly woke up from his dream: "Yes, yes, you are right, let's do it!"
"Grand Knight Commander Vincent, I find you are truly intelligent. Please teach your brothers more in the future."
"That's easy, easy! But, have you forgotten? If you're strong, then you'll become arrogant..."
"Let's practice it first, practice it!"
"Hey, don't do it here. Aren't you afraid of being beaten to death?"
Here comes the third update. Thank you to Mr. Ren Yanghong, the reader, for his continued support since the publication of this book!
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