The Oman family's castle was located in the northwest of Fallen Eagle City, occupying a large area of land.
Unlike the other nobles' castles, this castle did not have an exquisite garden or unique architecture. Instead, the empty space around the castle was filled with crops and fruit trees.
The castle was built with sturdy but slightly rustic limestone. It had a simple design and did not have any extra decorations, making full use of the space.
Amongst the nobles who pursued elegance and luxury, the Oman family who advocated frugality and practicality were an exception.
It was said that this style was brought into the Oman family by the commoner grade 6 warrior who married the Countess, but it had been passed down to this day.
This generation's Count Oman agreed with this tradition and was not ashamed of it. Instead, he proudly proclaimed —
"When you have a higher spiritual pursuit, material pleasures are not worth mentioning."
However, this Count Aulmann did not seem to have much attainment in the arts, so he did not know what the spiritual pursuit he was talking about was.
In the evening, a group slowly entered the castle.
The Oman family's guards did not stop them, but they did not welcome them either.
They knew that this was the Count's illegitimate son, Knight Valla, who had returned.
Knight Valla seemed to be used to the guards' cold attitude. After entering the castle, she helped Caitlin off the carriage.
After sending Caitlin back to her room, Valla walked towards the dining hall.
She knew that her father was most likely having his meal at this time.
It was a tradition of the Oman family to finish their dinner before the sun set. That way, they could save a candle …
As expected, Valla saw Count Oman in the dining hall, as well as his lover, Lady Penny.
The two were sitting at a long table and enjoying their dinner. In the past, whenever Valla saw such a scene, she would feel a faint warmth in her heart, thinking that her father really doted on her mother to allow a commoner girl to sit at the same table as him.
But now, Valla could only feel a bone-deep anger.
The story of the cuckoo taking over the sparrow's nest that Colin told her surfaced in Valla's mind again, almost causing her to lose her composure.
"Father, mother!" Valla forcefully suppressed the anger in her heart and greeted them with a normal expression.
Count Oman had already finished his meal, and the servants on the side immediately came forward to clear the table.
"Did the trip to Icestone City go smoothly?" Count Oman wiped his mouth with a napkin and asked.
"Everything is going well! Viscount Angley welcomed us warmly. "
"Mn, what's the current situation in Icestone City?"
"We have enough food and soldiers!"
Count Aulman pondered over Valla's brief comment and frowned slightly.
"Then, have you figured out Viscount Angley's inclination?"
"Yes." "I'm sure that if a rebellion breaks out at the Northern Frontier, Viscount Angley will definitely stand by our side."
"Oh? Why are you so sure? "Count Oman raised an eyebrow.
"Viscount Angley was already holding a grudge against the Duke Of St. Hilde for marrying Miss Vera to Prince Tupé. In Silvermoon City, he discovered that the Duke had actually sent someone to assassinate Vera, using Vera's death as an excuse for the Northern Frontier to intervene in the Half-Elf Kingdom.
This also caused Viscount Angley, who loved Miss Vera, to be completely disappointed in the Duke Of St. Hilde, and even resented him. "
When he heard Valla say that Colin thought that the Duke had tried to assassinate Vera, Count Oman's eyes flashed slightly, but his expression quickly returned to normal.
"So, Vera chose to stay in Silvermoon City instead of returning to the Northern Frontier because she resented the Duke Of St. Hilde?"
"Yes."
"Hmm." Count Oman nodded, as if he agreed with Valla's judgment.
Then, he suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, you haven't eaten yet, right?"
"No, I haven't. Caitlin is still waiting for me in the room. I will eat with her later. "
"Alright, then go quickly. Remember to finish your meal before the sky turns dark."
"Yes."
Vhalla bowed again to Count Oman and Penny before taking her leave.
Until Valla's figure disappeared from the hall, his' biological mother 'Penny did not take the initiative to speak to him.
"Do you think Viscount Angley has a chance of winning him over?" Penny put down the knife and fork in her hand and finally spoke.
Count Oman shook his head slowly. "Ever since the failed assassination attempt a year ago, the Angele family has not been on the same side as us."
"Do you think he knows that we were the ones who sent the assassins?"
"He should have guessed it." Count Oman's eyes were deep. "From the series of events in Silvermoon City, this Colin Angele is a very smart person. It is impossible for him not to guess that we were the ones who did it."
Penny snorted softly and complained.
"You should not have caused trouble and coveted the Angele family's title! You have already treated Valla very well. First, you let him be baptized as a knight, then you helped him marry a noble lady. There is no need to think of ways to compensate him. "
Guilt flashed in Count Oman's eyes, but he did not explain anything. Instead, he asked, "Since the Angele family is difficult to win over, how does your brother plan to deal with them?"
Penny hesitated, but shook her head. "I don't know. My brother did not tell me."
Count Oman's expression was calm, but an indescribable anger surged in his heart.
He knew that he was no longer trusted.
During the chaos at the Northern Frontier a year ago, his indecisiveness had caused the St. Theon family to be on guard. This time, they were clearly on guard against him.
Seeing her silent husband, Pan Ni smiled and said gently, "You don't have to be impatient. Spring is coming. My brother's plan at the Northern Frontier is complete. This time, the House of Saint Hilde will not be able to escape destruction! "
"Where is your brother now?"
"He is in Imperial Dragon City."
Count Oman frowned, but did not ask what Penny's brother was doing in the capital of the Radiant Empire.
Because he knew that even if he asked, Penny would not tell him the truth.
There was no need for him to ask for a rebuff.
Actually, regarding this rebellion, Earl Oman had no confidence at all.
Many of the St. Theon family's plans were hidden from him. This feeling of not being able to see the big picture made Count Oman very anxious.
Moreover, he knew his lord, the Duke Of St. Hilde, who had controlled the Northern Frontier for more than thirty years. He knew that the other party was not someone who could be easily dealt with.
Moreover, this Duke had hidden his strength.
A Paladin was enough to suppress a region!
Although the St. Theon family had invited the Paladins of the Giant Demon Empire to heavily injure the Duke Of St. Hilde, no one knew how serious the injuries of the Dukes Of The North were.
Penny seemed to see the man's worry. She smiled and said, "The repairs to the city walls of Fallingeagle City have been completed. I was thinking that since we still have some construction materials left, should we repair and strengthen some of the old buildings in the city?"
"Mm, you can arrange that yourself," Count Oman replied casually, then stood up. "I'm going to the study."
"Okay." Penny smiled and stood up. At the same time, she raised her head, as if waiting for the man's kiss.
But Count Oman did not seem to notice his lover's hint and walked out.
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