Lin Xiaoman was originally very happy to have developed a super skill, but...
Because this was something belonging to the Kappa family, Colin generously wrote a letter back to Zolman, which recorded the relevant information about the magic circle. Lin Xiaoman wanted to stop him, but he couldn't.
Sharing the news is fine, but what’s infuriating is that you have such a stupid brother!
Ange is just a poor student!
The more advanced the magic, the more complex and difficult the magic circle is to draw. Transformation is obviously a high-level magic, so even after being forced to memorize it by rote for over a month by Colin, Ange still couldn't learn it. Even holding the diagram in one hand, he couldn't cast it.
On the other hand, only half a month later, Zolman replied with two letters. One was a flowery love letter to her, expressing his admiration and inviting her to visit the Kappa family's estate.
Lin Xiaoman replied decisively, "Busy, no time."
Zolman's other letter was to Colin. He first expressed his gratitude, then stated that he had learned this advanced magic circle, and finally discussed his magic-related experiences.
Ange estimated that it would take a year or two of hard work to learn it, but Zolman had already mastered it. Comparing yourself to others is really frustrating.
Lin Xiaoman was so disappointed with Ang that she just wanted to replace him. Hey, why couldn't she be a magician?
During some anxious days, Lin Xiaoman keenly observed that Qiong seemed to have something on her mind. When she asked, "Qiong, what's wrong with you? Did you encounter something unhappy?"
"Oh, nothing." Joan always smiled and shook her head.
Lin Xiaoman: Something must have happened.
Selling crossbows, mining ore, and making muskets, Adry was very busy that year. Time passed quickly and winter soon came.
Sedesa, which is close to Adri, has also been extremely busy this year. Duke Tari, who bought the bed crossbow, is also working hard to build it.
Duke Tari ordered that all nobles in the Sedsa region should send their craftsmen and laborers to participate in the manufacture of crossbows.
As the eldest son of the Fili family, Rex naturally knew about the existence of the bed crossbow.
After seeing the cost of the bed crossbow, Rex was amazed. If the royal capital had had this weapon during the blood moon last year, ordinary civilians could have joined the war, their combat effectiveness would have doubled, and he wouldn't have been seriously injured, giving that pair of dogs an opportunity to take advantage of him!
After some inquiries, Rex learned the inventor of the bed crossbow, the great master of mechanics - Amy Laurent, the daughter of the Duke of Adrian Laurent next door.
A noble lady with a powerful family and great wisdom!
After this winter, he must go and meet Amy Laurent. If he can recruit her for his own use, it will definitely be a great help.
In the fiefdom, the city ruled by the Duke is definitely the most populous place. Because of the bed crossbow, the combat effectiveness of the Tari family, which rules the city of Sedsa, has definitely doubled. In this situation, Rex chose to keep a low profile.
After secretly getting rid of his brothers and sisters who tried to compete with him for the earldom, Rex kept his cheap father, old Earl Philip, who was just waiting to die, while he continued to bear the identity of the earldom's heir.
Although old Earl Philip has no real power, he is good at flattery and fawning. Duke Tari still likes such a flatterer very much.
Therefore, the plot involving Duke Tari dealing with Rex did not happen.
Winter is coming, heavy snow is falling, and the roads are once again covered with snow. The craftsmen are still working hard, while the nobles are mostly idle. They light the fireplace, enjoy delicious food and wine with their families, and hold banquets from time to time...a wonderful winter life.
With more free time, the family spent more time together. The Duke and Duchess completely treated Joan as their own child, and Ang was obviously very fond of his future wife. Lin Xiaoman was dedicated to his job and played the role of a sincere and naive person, getting close to Joan in various ways. Under the sincere treatment of their family, Joan finally chose to tell the secret in her heart.
"Duke, Madam, Ange, and Amy, I'm very sorry for what I've concealed. I don't expect you to forgive me, I just hope you can be safe. What I've concealed may put you in danger, but I have to do this because it concerns the truth about my brother Alan's death."
"Joan?" The Duke and Duchess looked at each other with surprised expressions, obviously realizing that they were about to learn a big secret.
"Huh? Didn't His Majesty Daniel III die of his injuries?" Angel touched his head in confusion, not quite understanding what she said.
Lin Xiaoman looked sociable and surprised, and he was sure in his heart that Qiong must have obtained some evidence, and exposed herself in the process of investigating the truth, and then was silenced!
So, in the original owner's memory, Joan died of illness this winter.
It's going to get cold!
In the current situation, the current King Miller Daniel may know that Joan suspects him and wants to kill him to silence him. Their Laurent family will also suffer!
"It's like this. I suspect my eldest brother Allen didn't die from his injuries, but was killed by my third brother Miller! Moreover, my confidants in the palace told me that Miller and the former Queen Amelia had an improper relationship, and it is very likely that Brother Allen was murdered by them. Although I left the capital, my confidants have been investigating the truth behind Brother Allen's death. We have obtained some information, but they have lost contact with each other in recent times. I suspect that Miller has discovered me. If he really killed my eldest brother, he will definitely kill me as well."
"What? His Majesty Daniel III was... killed!" Upon hearing this fact, the four of them were shocked.
Lin Xiaoman, keeping the same expression, sighed inwardly: "As expected. It's over. I'm caught up in the vortex of power struggle."
"How abominable! His Majesty Allen is such a powerful man, and Miller is such a bastard!" Without a doubt about what Joan said, Angel clenched his fists and looked indignant.
His Majesty Daniel III, the well-known great magician, the most powerful man in the empire, and yet, unexpectedly...
"Joan, what are you going to do then?" After all, he is a duke and he knows a little about power struggles. Duke Laurent's shock has turned into worry. He is worried about the future of their Laurent family. If the current Majesty Miller thinks that they are in the same group, he will definitely get rid of them!
They stood against the king!
"Dad, of course it's revenge for His Majesty Allen!" Angel said indignantly.
"Brother, don't be impulsive." Lin Xiaoman was just worried. "Let me hear what Sister Qiong has to say first."
There's a huge difference in power between the Duke and the King. The capital has a population of 200,000! That's a lot of fighting power!
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