Before he knew it, another year had passed and Ed was now fifteen years old. His body gradually transformed from that of a young child into a handsome young man.
During this year, he not only completed the organization and classification of the library's collection, but also absorbed endless wisdom in this palace of knowledge and read almost 80% of the books in the library.
Old manager Langman was very satisfied with this, and he was very pleased with Ed's diligence and hard work.
However, although this knowledge is a valuable asset to Ed, in his heart, there is another more important asset, that is friends.
At this moment, Ed was holding a thick history book and pushing it in front of Conan, waiting for his response.
Kenan looked at the book in front of him, frowning slightly, feeling confused. "Ed, why do you like these boring things? It's not as interesting as practicing sword." Konan's voice revealed a hint of helplessness.
"You'll like it if you keep reading. As a noble, you'll be laughed at if you don't understand the history of the empire you live in." Ed put his hands on his hips and spoke in a lecturing tone like a teacher.
"Okay, okay, I think it's okay! This is also for your sake!" Ke Nan picked up the book with some dissatisfaction. The boring book with only words made him drowsy, but he still insisted on reading on.
As they spent a year together, Ed gradually discovered that Kenan was actually a simple-minded person who spoke his mind without any ulterior motives. He is very loyal and willing to go through thick and thin for his friends. Ed feels extremely lucky to be friends with such a person.
There are only three months left in the two-year "selling myself" period. Time flies so fast, which makes people feel emotional.
During this year, the Baron has been staying in the mansion, seemingly preparing to break through to become a high-level magic swordsman. Ed was also quietly following the news about the eldest master Feiqi, but ever since Feiqi went to the Arcane Academy, there had been no news about him, and no more letters had been received.
Just as Ed was telling Conan the history of the Dawn Empire, the door of the library was suddenly pushed open violently, and a dozen guards and Baron Famion entered one after another.
Ed's heart tightened and he realized that something was wrong. Baron Famien glanced at the library with sharp eyes. Seeing his son Conan hanging out with a servant, his face instantly darkened and became extremely ugly.
Kenan didn't expect that his father would suddenly come to the library. He stood up suddenly and wanted to introduce Ed to his father. But at this moment, Baron Famion shouted angrily: "Kneel down!"
The pressure from the high-level magic swordsman was like a huge rock pressing down on him. Konan felt powerless all over and unable to move. His heart was filled with confusion and anxiety.
Then, the guards went around Conan who was kneeling on the ground, grabbed Ed, and forcibly subdued him.
"Bang—" Ed was pressed heavily to the ground by the guards, his mind in a mess. He had no idea what was going on, and the situation before him made him feel extremely terrified.
At this moment, Baron Famian and his daughter Yufei walked up to Ed. Baron Famian looked at him coldly, his eyes full of disgust, as if he had seen something dirty.
Baron Famien kicked Conan and sent him flying several meters away. Conan spat out a mouthful of acid in pain, his face pale.
Seeing this, Ed panicked and shouted, "Kenan!"
"My son is of no need for you, a servant, to worry! You should worry about yourself!" Baron Famion walked up to Ed and said coldly, with ruthless majesty in his tone.
Ed was shocked and puzzled, wondering what he had done wrong.
"You will be sentenced to death without delay, immediately!" Baron Farmien coldly drew the sword from his waist. The blade flashed coldly in the sunlight, as if foreshadowing the impending doom.
"Wait a minute! I don't know what I did wrong!" Ed explained hurriedly, his voice full of despair and fear. His heart was filled with resentment and doubt. Could it be that his efforts and friendships over the past two years would be wiped out at this moment?
"You have no right to question my decision!" Baron Famion's voice was like thunder, shaking Ed's heart. Countless moments flashed through his mind, the happy times he spent with Konan, the days of studying in the library, Fizzi's teachings and expectations, everything became so fragile at this moment.
"I didn't do anything wrong!" Ed's voice gradually became firm. Although his heart was full of fear, he could not give in like this. He was unwilling to give up his life and his friendship with Konan.
"You didn't do anything wrong? Ha! You contacted my son and bewitched my son..." Baron Famian's voice was ruthless, and he completely ignored Ed's explanation.
At this critical moment, Kenan finally came to his senses, struggled to get up from the ground, and shouted angrily: "Father! You can't treat Ed like this! He is my friend!"
"Friend?" Baron Famion sneered, "He is just a servant. What does it have to do with you? You disappoint me so much, Conan. You are actually friends with a servant. If this matter gets out, do you know what other nobles will think of our family?"
After all, there is an insurmountable gap between commoners and nobles. In this environment full of prejudice and contempt, Baron Farmien's face became increasingly gloomy.
He knew that if other nobles knew about Conan and Ed's friendship, the reputation of the entire family would be severely damaged. Those nobles would not listen to the explanation of a baron's family because they had no status. By then, because of the friendship between his youngest son and the servants, other families might be unwilling to associate with their family, for fear of being tainted with that lowly smell.
Baron Famien felt angry and helpless, but as a noble, he had to make a decision.
At this tense moment, Ed was dragged to the execution ground with a determined look on his face. He knew he was about to die, but there was one question that kept lingering in his mind. He turned his head and faced Baron Famenn, his voice clear and firm: "I want to ask a question, if Conan and I are friends, will he be implicated because of me?"
Everyone present was stunned and looked at Ed in disbelief. At this moment, shouldn't he try to beg for mercy and help? Instead, asking such a question was clearly a challenge to Baron Farmien's authority.
Baron Famion's expression became even uglier, and he angrily questioned Ed: "Who gave you the courage to ask such a question? Your stupidity is too much in line with your lowly status! Do you think that you can have any influence on him by mixing with the heir of the nobility?"
After hearing this, Ed felt relieved. During this year, he could finally no longer hide this friendship, and he had no fear in the face of impending death.
Ed raised his head, looked directly at Baron Famion, and said firmly: "Conan and I are friends."
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