As soon as Gwen walked into the hall, Amber came up to him. The first thing she said was, "Oh my God, you're finally here! If you didn't come, I wouldn't have been able to hold on! "
"Weren't you looking forward to showing off in my name?" Gwen looked at her strangely. "Why are you acting like this now that you have the chance?"
"Hey, don't mention it. It's not what I thought at all!" Amber said bitterly. "When I was working, there weren't so many people watching me. This kind of working environment is too unfriendly..."
Gawain said, "… As expected, I still can't understand where your mysterious sense of professional pride comes from."
He then tossed this enigmatic half-elf Thief to the side and strode up to the high platform.
Dozens of eyes in the hall immediately turned to him.
Gawain glanced at the people below. He saw the consultant, the treasurer, and the chief knight in the castle. He also saw the Holy Light Priest that he saw last night. He also saw a few anxious squires with morning dew on their bodies. They should be the stewards of the territory who had just rushed over from the town to help the Kant Family manage the property. Looking at their expressions, Gawain knew that the situation was similar to what he expected.
"Ladies and gentlemen," Gwen opened his mouth. His voice was low and steady. With his height and presence, he succeeded in calming down the people below. "I think you should be in a daze. You should have suddenly realized what happened in the past few decades, and these things are completely different from your memory and perception. I'm here to answer your doubts."
"Last night, something big happened in the castle. I want to tell you with regret that the Kant Family came to an end that night..."
Gawain tried his best to tell the truth to the people in front of him in a simple and direct way. He let these people know the truth because they had to maintain order in Kant for the next period of time, and they had to bear the responsibility of handing over to the surrounding noble families and the investigators sent by the king. However, he tried his best to choose a more gentle sentence to describe the parts that were too sensational, such as the mountains of bones under the old stable area, and the fact that this land was only one step away from being corrupted by a terrifying nightmare creature.
After all, "Master Belm" had both feet in the real world at that time!
He was afraid that these things would sound sensational if he told them about it. It was better to let the people present see it with their own eyes so that they could better understand what had happened.
When Gawain's narration came to an end, the hall fell into a brief and deadly silence. It was not until a few seconds later that the people began to discuss anxiously. The priest of the Church of Holy Light kept drawing sacred symbols in front of his chest, trying to dispel the fear in his heart. Meanwhile, the chief knight, whose hair was almost completely white and who was now the instructor of the knights in Fort Conder, could not help but ask loudly, "Then what should we do?"
"Viscount Kant has left arrangements for the future of this land." Gwen nodded and took out the letters left by Viktor Kant. "Although Viscount Kant is trapped by the nightmare, he is still a tenacious warrior. You should thank him. He used the last remaining power of his soul to arrange a way out for everyone. First of all, about the inheritance of the territory... "
After explaining the arrangements left behind by Viscount Kant one by one and encouraging the stewards present, Gawain left the time for free discussion to the people present. As for himself, he left the high platform as if he had made his stand clear. He went to the tea table on the west side of the hall to rest.
This was a gesture to show that the Cecil family would not take this opportunity to take advantage of the situation and swallow up Kant's territory. This kind of annexation was not uncommon in this era, especially after the establishment of the Second Dynasty. The royal family's restraint on the nobles in various places had been greatly reduced. It was not uncommon for the small nobles at the borders of the kingdom to encroach on each other. And Gwen deliberately made such a gesture to reassure the people present.
But obviously, someone had a different idea. Not long after Gwen sat down, a short and fat middle-aged man in a black coat came over. He bowed in front of Gwen with a respectful and slightly nervous look on his face. "Your Grace, I am Viscount Kant's advisor, Padrick Bohm. There is something I would like to talk to you about."
"The old viscount's advisor?" Gawain glanced at the short and stout gentleman. The latter looked simple and honest and had a scholarly air about him. He was very much in line with the image of an 'aristocratic consultant'. "Why are you looking for me?"
"It's like this. We have lost our Lord, and worse, we have also lost the butler, Mr. Carter. Without a person to command the overall situation, I, a small advisor, have to bear the heavy responsibility of maintaining the order of the entire territory. I am very worried about whether my prestige is enough." Padrick stood and said nervously. It was the first time he was directly facing Gwen, an orange quality unearthed character, which obviously put him under a lot of pressure. "So I have discussed with a few gentlemen. I hope that you can... temporarily become the acting Lord of Kant's territory and help us through this most difficult time. Of course, this request is really overboard. It's okay if you don't agree. "
Gwen raised his eyebrows, but he did not look too surprised. "You mean, let me temporarily assume the responsibility of the Lord?"
"This seems to be the best choice." Padrick spread out his hands helplessly. "You are the most prestigious and most capable noble we can come into contact with. Except for you, no one can control the situation in this situation. Besides, you've directly saved this land. Logically speaking, I don't think anyone would object to your takeover. "
However, Gwen just smiled and said slowly, "I have no intention of becoming the Lord of Kant's territory, even if it's just a substitute."
Padrick looked a little uneasy. "But …"
"I haven't finished yet." Gwen waved his hand. "I have become the Lord of Kant's territory in this situation. You know what's going on, but the other nobles outside the territory may not necessarily think so. Kant's territory is just a small piece of land. I don't want it to become a stain on my reputation. This is for personal reasons, but for public reasons, Viscount Kant is a royal noble directly conferred by the royal family. The circulation, recovery, and re-enfeoffment of his fief can only be designated by the king. Although I am the elder of Francis II, I do not intend to take the initiative to break the rules that Charlie and I set together back then."
"… You are indeed fair and upright."
"Of course, I also know your difficulties, so I will make a statement in the name of Duke Cecil. Before Kant's territory regains the legal Lord, I will protect this land in name. And if there is a new Lord here, my protection will also end at the same time."
Padrick blinked, seeming to understand Gwen's long-term thinking, so he bowed his head respectfully. "Your arrangement is indeed thorough."
Gwen nodded and took advantage of this time to say, "I hope you can issue a notice to tell the castle servants and serfs who have been dismissed that if they have difficulties in life, the Cecil family is willing to accept them at any time. They will be treated fairly as free people in the new Cecil's territory."
"Yes, they will definitely thank you for your kindness."
"In addition, Viscount Kant gave his property to me as a gift, but I think you need it more. So, except for the few farms near the south that will be included in Cecil's territory in the future, I will leave all the property in the castle to you. Now that the butler is gone, you and the Chief Knight have to use this property properly and spend it where it should be spent, understand?"
Padrick's expression was really surprised this time. After being stunned for a few seconds, he hurriedly nodded. "Yes … Yes, your generosity is moving! I swear on my family name, every copper coin left by the old master will be used in the right way! "
"Very well, I believe that you, who are conscientious in helping the Kant family to take care of the family business, can still maintain the order of this land in the future." Gwen nodded. "In addition, considering that there is a large area of wilderness between the two territories, I will send someone to walk between the two territories and help you manage this place. The relationship between Kant's territory and Cecil's territory will be closer than before."
Padrick sincerely bowed his head. "That's the best."
"There are also some more practical trifles. First, the problem of the distribution of charcoal after winter. I heard that in previous years, after winter, Viscount Kant and his wife would distribute charcoal to the poor so that they could stay warm through the winter. Sometimes, they would also distribute food. Although that was the result of a dream, the benefits that the people received were real, and I don't want this tradition to disappear because of the death of the lord. Post a notice and tell the people that charcoal and food will still be distributed this year, and that under the protection of the Cecil family, this winter will still be warm. You have been doing the specific tasks every year, so there shouldn't be any problems, right? "
Padrick nodded repeatedly. "Yes, of course there's no problem. In fact, we started preparing for this half a month ago. The charcoal to be distributed is piled up in the castle's warehouse …"
After arranging a few more trivial matters, Gawain watched as Padrick returned to the crowd. He watched as the plump gentleman began to convey his wishes to the stewards. Gawain nodded with a smile and casually picked up a cup of cold tea from the side and slowly sipped it.
A young maid walked over in a panic, as if trying to salvage her negligence. However, Gawen waved his hand, gesturing for the frightened girl to find a place to rest. "There's no need for that. The herbal tea is good. By the way, if you can't find a job, remember to come to Cecil to get one. We provide food, accommodation, and a place to live. "
"You really don't forget to win people over." Amber had half a snack in her mouth. She looked at Gwen with a slight criticism. "But you gave the biggest benefit to him …"
Gwen just smiled and said in a low voice, "You will understand, but don't ask anything now."
Amber pursed her lips. "So mysterious."
Gwen did not explain too much to Amber. Instead, he called Knight Philip who was resting next to him. "From now on, you will be in charge of the communication between Kant Hill and Cecil Hill, and supervise the situation of this land for me."
"Yes, my Lord." Knight Philip nodded, but he was still a little worried. "But I have never done this before …"
"Don't think too much. I will tell you what to do. Other than that, you are responsible for reporting the situation of Kant Hill to me in a timely manner. In addition, you don't have to live here for a long time. You just have to come here once or twice a month. Knight, this place is in great trouble, and there are many people who need help. "
Philip was suddenly motivated. "Yes, my Lord, I will definitely live up to your trust!"
Gwen exhaled. Looking at the magnificent main hall of the castle in front of him, he suddenly missed the fields and construction sites in Cecil Hill.
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