Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio Servants quickly entered the spacious tent and set up more than ten long tables. These tables were different from the wooden ones the knights enjoyed outside. These tables were very exquisite, and the servants even covered them with fine white linen tablecloths. Fresh flowers and various fruits were placed on top of them.
There were a total of twelve long tables, divided into two rows. Each table had twelve chairs on each side. Laurist looked around. Perhaps Viscount Gomez thought that this was a joint event between the two families, so he didn't arrange for a main seat. Or perhaps he didn't want the Norton Family to take this opportunity to show off. But this was good too. Everyone was equal.
The few long tables in the middle were the seats of the lords. Other than Lollister and Viscount Gammus, who were arranged to sit at the head of the first long table because they were the hosts of this meeting, the other seats were arranged according to the nobility's rank, and there were even some noble ladies and young ladies in between. The few long tables at the side were arranged for invited guests or Golden Knights who were attending the banquet with their lords. Laurist discovered that other than Josk, there were only two lords with two Golden Knights. Kemp, for example, was also given a seat because he was in charge of organizing the event on behalf of the Norton Family.
This was Laurist's first time attending a formal banquet of nobles, so he was a little reserved. Viscount Gomez, who was sitting opposite him, was full of wit and laughter. One couldn't help but admire his knowledge, especially when it came to some of the sensational events that had happened in the Galinthea Continent. He had his own unique insights, and the surrounding lords listened in fascination.
Laurist used a silver knife and fork to cut a delicious and juicy steak into his mouth while listening to Viscount Gomez talk about the customs of various countries. At this moment, the viscount was talking about Moronte City. He changed the topic and asked Laurist, "I heard that Baron Norton left home to study in Moronte City for almost ten years. Do you know what happened in Moronte City last year?"
Last year? Nothing seemed to have happened. He hadn't heard of anything major ever since he left Moronte City. Laurist shook his head, "I came back after receiving a message from my family last year. I don't know what happened in Moronte City."
"Sigh, then you came back too early. A Black Iron instructor from Morant City's Dawn Academy called Locke challenged all the Silver instructors from the other academies single-handedly. The Silver instructors from more than 20 academies were defeated by his sword. Then, this Black Iron Locke set up a ring in the Dawn Academy. After half a year, he defeated all three thousand silver experts in Moronte City. He was known as Black Iron Locke, the Invincible Silver Expert. Unfortunately, I was busy at the time and couldn't make it to Morent City to see the glory of this legendary teacher. What a pity. "Viscount Gomez sighed.
Don't worry. I'll sit in front of you. Let me see it.
"Yes, I know him. Instructor Locke's swordsmanship is indeed extraordinary. He deserves that title." Laurist said without the slightest embarrassment.
The viscount smiled and raised his silver cup. Changing the topic, he said, "This competition has been going on for twenty-seven days, but Baron Norton only showed up today. Could it be that you're used to living in a big city like Moronte City, so you don't want to see a knight tournament in the north because you're used to it? Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Shouldn't Lord Baron Norton do something? "
Laurist raised his silver cup as well, "Haha, I can't help it. I've been busy with many things in my territory. Everyone knows that I've just inherited the title and territory, so it's understandable that I can't get away. But Lord Viscount, by the way, I should address you as Lord Count now. I heard that Count Lopez has passed on his title and territory to you. Congratulations. Take this glass of wine as a congratulatory gift from me to you. "
Lollister's voice wasn't loud, but it was clearly heard by everyone in the tent. The noisy tent immediately fell silent, and everyone's gazes focused on Viscount Gammus. A few of the eastern region's lords couldn't sit still anymore. They seemed to want to leave and return to their territories. Baron Phillip of the Pegasus Family was deep in thought.
Viscount Camus's smile froze on his face, but he reacted quickly and frowned, "Sigh, everyone knows that I've been attending this meeting. I didn't expect this to happen. Everyone knows that Count Lopez has always been on good terms with my father. I didn't expect him to be heavily injured in the battle against the Mountain Barbarians. Didn't he write me a letter asking for help? I sent my family's armed forces over for him to command. I didn't expect to receive news yesterday that Count Lopez would entrust his title and territory to me on his deathbed, asking me to take care of my two sisters and fight against the Mountain Barbarians. It's my duty to take care of my two sisters, but how can I handle fighting against the Mountain Barbarians? I'm so worried. "
Laurist smiled and comforted him, "The Camus Family is a business family. They will definitely find a way to coexist peacefully with the Mountain Barbarians. As long as the Mountain Barbarians don't invade, your inheritance of Count Lopez's territory will be greatly developed … "
"Thank you for your kind words, Lord Viscount. However, I heard that the Norton Family rejected Duke Lujens' request, and even injured the Gold Knight Tabick who was escorting the envoy. This angered the Duke, and he announced that he would send the Northland Army to take revenge. I wonder if Lord Viscount needs us to help mediate in front of the Duke and say some good words. Maybe the Duke will let the Norton Family go … "Viscount Camus retorted immediately.
"There's no need for that." Laurist took a sip of the wine in his silver cup and said slowly, "That son of a b * tch Duke Lujens has already sent two companies of the Northland Army, more than four thousand people, to invade my family's territory. They are led by two Gold Knights, Chevany and Henned. After they came in, they killed all the residents of Beiye Town who led them the way … "
Laurist could clearly see the surprise and shock that flashed through Viscount Camus's eyes.
"Massacre the city?" Viscount Camus asked.
The surprise should be that Duke Lujens's army had already entered the Norton Family's territory, and he didn't know how the Duke would find another way to enter the Norton Family's territory. The shock should be the atrocities of massacring the city. The Northland was vast and sparsely populated, and there had always been a lack of manpower to develop it. Even if two lords were to fight, they would usually not lay their hands on the citizens. At most, they would plunder them. Duke Lujens had actually massacred a city in the Northland. Once this news got out, it would definitely cause all the lords in the Northland to criticize and become hostile. No one liked to deal with a cruel and greedy lord.
Whispers could be heard in the tent. All the lords and guests were discussing the news that Laurist had just revealed. The noble ladies and young ladies who knew that Josk was a knight of the Norton Family all expressed their sympathy and condolences to him. They asked for more details about the situation, causing Josk to sweat profusely.
Many lords looked at Laurist sympathetically. The two companies of the Northland Army had more than four thousand people. Coupled with Duke Lujens' chief Gold Knight, Chevany, and Gold Knight, Henned, it should be more than enough for the Norton Family. Even though the new head of the Norton Family was sitting here to attend the banquet, he might have already surrendered to the Duke and been robbed clean. He was probably sitting here to maintain his dignity. After all, everyone present knew very well what kind of person the Duke was.
However, Baron Phillip of the Pegasus Family looked at Laurist suspiciously. It seemed that Laurist did not take this matter to heart at all, and he even called the Duke a son of a b * tch. This was not something that someone who had surrendered to the Duke's army could say.
"Yes, the men, the old, and the young were all killed, leaving only more than a thousand women and girls to be sold to the slave traders. Is this son of a b * tch still human? How could he do such a thing? I was mainly dealing with these matters, and I only finished them a few days ago. That's why I came to attend the banquet. " As Laurist spoke, he forked a piece of sliced beef and stuffed it into his mouth. He chewed until his mouth was full of oil. "Hmm, your chef's skills are not bad. This tastes really good."
"Ugh … Sold to the slave traders, that's too scary …"
Laurist looked back, and saw a young lady beside Josk fall on top of him and pass out. It was a perfect representation of a noble lady's compassion and kindness when she heard about the evil of the world. Poor Josk was helpless. He did not know whether to help her or not, and could only look at Laurist for help.
"Serves you right. Who told you to be so handsome and dress like a white peacock …" Laurist turned his head and pretended not to see anything.
"If Lord Baron likes it, I'll order you another small steak." Viscount Gammus kept spinning the silver cup in his hand. After Laurist swallowed the beef and drank a mouthful of wine, he asked impatiently, "What happened next?"
"What do you mean 'after'?" Laurist was wondering if he should really order another small steak.
"Ah, didn't you say that Duke Lujins sent four thousand soldiers into your family's territory and slaughtered Northfield Town? What happened next? " Viscount Gammus wanted to smash the silver cup in his hand on Laurist's head. Can't you tell me first before eating? How long has it been since you last had a small steak? Is there a need to be so greedy? Did the duke's army wipe out your family, and you can't even eat a piece of beef?
"Oh, you mean that four thousand duke's army? Hehe, they were all wiped out. It's easy to come in, but it's impossible to escape," Laurist said casually.
Clang! The silver cup in Viscount Gammus's hand fell to the ground. Not only him, but many other cups fell to the ground as well. All the nobles stared at Laurist, dumbfounded.
"What, what did you say? What wiped out? "Viscount Gammus couldn't care less about the silver cup on the ground. He jumped up and pointed at Laurist while trembling.
"Didn't they just wipe out the duke's army of four thousand soldiers? What's there to be surprised about? You're so old, and you can't even hold a cup. How crude. I wanted to ask you to do something, but it looks like I'll have to reconsider, "Laurist said slowly.
"How is that possible …" Viscount Gammus shouted loudly.
In the beginning, among the new batch of nobles who were conferred the title of nobles in the northern territories, the strongest was a Golden Guard of the second prince. It seemed that because the second prince's wife, Her Majesty the Queen of the Iberian Kingdom, had a dispute with this Golden Guard, she was kicked to the north by the second prince and became a baron. Perhaps it was because of the queen's sponsorship, but this golden guard brought nearly a thousand armed men to the north and refused to bow down to the duke. In the end, the duke sent more than two thousand soldiers from the northern army, led by Chevalier, and took down the new baron's castle in just three days. The head of the former second prince's golden guard was still hanging on the walls of the duke's capital, Gildusk City. Every time Viscount Gammus entered the city, he would see the dried head.
This was the reason why all the nobles in the Northern Territory were so obedient to Duke Lujins. It was a lesson learned. No one dared to face the northern army head-on, and the duke became even more arrogant because of this. He wantonly sent and plundered the northern lords. Now that Laurist jumped out and said that he had killed more than four thousand people from the northern army, the nobles were shocked and very suspicious.
"Right, what about Chevani and Henned, the two knights?" Viscount Gammus asked anxiously. Laurist said that he had killed more than four thousand people from the northern army. If he said that the two golden knights who led this army escaped, then Laurist would definitely be lying. Chevalier Henned might escape. Chevalier Gammus was an old acquaintance of Chevalier Gammus, and he knew his character very well. An old-fashioned man like him would never abandon his army and escape.
"Yes, the thing I want to ask you to do is related to them." Laurist asked Viscount Gammus calmly, "I heard you have a good relationship with that bastard duke?"
"It's … it's okay. What did you say was related to them?" Viscount Gammus wanted to tear Laurist's mouth open. Could he not keep him in suspense?
"It's like this. Chevalier Chevalier died heroically in battle. I collected his body and wanted to ask Viscount Gammus to pass it to his family. Also, we captured Gold Knight Henned and a dozen Silver Knights. They want to redeem their freedom. So I'll give you the list. Tell their families or their friends in the northern army to come here and redeem their freedom, "Laurist said.
"No, shouldn't the list be given to the duke?" Viscount Gammus asked curiously.
"About that, I asked as well," Laurist replied. "The captured Silver Knights don't believe that the duke will redeem their freedom, so they would rather ask their families and friends for help."
Viscount Gammus was startled when he heard this, but he immediately understood. Good plan, good plan. If this spread to the northern army, who would still work for the duke? But he was really willing to do this. Giving the duke some trouble would give his family an opportunity to develop and grow stronger.
"Alright then, I'll be happy to help." Viscount Gammus looked at Laurist and asked with concern, "You destroyed the duke's army, so you must have suffered a lot of casualties. If there's anything you need help with, please don't hesitate."
Haha, Laurist chuckled as he looked at Viscount Gammus. 'You still haven't forgotten about that one hundred thousand gold coins? Are you trying to fish for information and see if you can take advantage of our misfortune?'
"Sigh, yes, we suffered heavy casualties …" Laurist sighed deeply. "We actually lost twenty to thirty people, and nearly a hundred are injured. The losses are too heavy …"
Viscount Gammus turned and left, too lazy to listen to Laurist's nonsense.
Laurist shouted from behind, "Hey, don't go. Didn't you say you wanted to help?"
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