Li Ang settled Charles and let him rest for a while. Just as he was about to go out, Baron Heriwold found Li Ang.
He heard about the death of Oden and came to know the details.
Herriwold is sixty years old, almost the same age as Count Oden, but looks a little younger, probably because the beard covers his wrinkles.
He has a deep relationship with Count Oden, deeper than Ralph. The person who first supported Count Oden to become Horn Summon Ranger Corps Grand Commander was Herriwold.
Fletcher Village also helped Oden build it.
Twenty years ago, after Brave Shield Fortress became successful, Oden helped Herriwold make great contributions in fighting in the west. Herriwold therefore obtained the territory of Misty Marsh Fortress.
These are two close friends.
Probably because of this, their fiefdoms were deliberately divided at both ends of the kingdom.
After entering Li Ang's room, Herriwold closed the door directly.
"Lord Li Ang, Charles told me about Oden's death... I also saw you and Charles chatting alone for a long time. I think Oden should have mentioned the matter of Charles to you?"
Older people are indeed more composed. Herriwold did not show any sadness, but kept his voice very low, perhaps because he did not want anyone to hear.
Li Ang was a little confused about Herriwold's intention, and pretended to be confused. "Lord Herriwold, please sit down... What are you referring to about Charles?"
"Oden told me that he has an illegitimate child, Lord Li Ang."
Herriwold shook his head and walked to Li Ang instead of sitting down.
"In fact, he originally wanted me to help get Knight's Territory for Charles, but my territory is too far away from Brave Shield Fortress, so I asked him to find a lord closer so that he can meet Charles often..."
Li Ang breathed a sigh of relief. It turned out that it was Herriwold who gave Oden the idea. Based on this, we can judge that Herriwold must be Count Oden's most trusted comrade.
"A few days ago at Sava Fortress, he told me that you should be able to help, and asked me to help you and Charles... So as soon as I heard that there was a war on your side, I rushed over, but I didn't expect to encounter such bad news as soon as I arrived..."
Herriwold Although his expression was well controlled, his throat still got choked up when he said this.
Li Ang poured a glass of wine for Herriwold: "Count Oden really asked me to find a knighthood for Charles."
Herriwold drank all the wine in the cup, finally took a breath, and continued, "I saw Charles wearing your heraldic robe this afternoon. I know you are a man of your word, so I came to you. Since you gave Charles the knighthood, you must have asked him to go to Brave Shield Fortress to get the surname Fletcher back, right?"
Li Ang nodded, this old man was smarter than he imagined.
"Baron Heriwold, I will ask Charles to renounce all inheritance rights in exchange for the surname. Is there anything wrong with doing this?"
Li Ang began to ask for advice sincerely. This old baron seemed to have considered the matter very carefully.
"Of course this is the best thing! Countess will definitely agree. But you have to be fast and finish it before Ryman and his family know about it..."
Herriwold looked at Li Ang very seriously. "Ryman is with White Deer Fortress, right? You'd better block the news and don't let Ryman know about Oden's death first."
Li Ang was stunned.
Then, he also poured a glass of wine and drank it in one gulp.
"Baron Heriwold, you mean, Sir Rayman is unreliable?"
Herriwold shook his head and walked over to pour himself a glass of wine. "This is not a question of reliability..."
"Joanna lives in Ibian, the territory of Ryman family, very close to my Misty Marsh Fortress. I know her and Ryman's family..."
"Joanna is the first heir of Oden. She is just an ordinary and gentle girl, and she and Ryman have no children yet...Lord Li Ang, you cannot bet on Ryman's character with this kind of thing."
Hiss...
The Lord Lord took a breath of cold air.
He understood what Herriwold meant - Ryman's family would not be willing to see Oden have a son, even if it was an illegitimate son.
If Oden is dead, both Joanna and Countess will be in danger.
And Joanna herself is an "ordinary and gentle" lady, living in the territory of the Ryman family, which means that she has no ability to protect herself.
If Joanna dies, then Ryman himself will inherit everything from Count Oden.
Maybe Ryman won't do this... but as Herriwold said, you can't bet on your character with this kind of thing.
Facing an entire county's fiefdom and the strongest military power in the entire eastern region, who can guarantee that Ryman will not be tempted?
Even if Ryman is not moved, what if Ryman's family kills Joanna behind Ryman's back?
But if Charles gets the surname Oden, if sister Joanna dies, and Joanna has no children, then as a blood relative, Charles will become the first heir of Joanna.
In this way, Ryman's family will no longer have any evil intentions.
This is Pande. Blood inheritance is greater than marriage. The order of inheritance here is as follows:
Children - parents - brothers and sisters - husband or wife - other officially adopted cousins - nationalized...
To put it simply, blood relatives come first, and relatives by marriage come last.
Therefore, the existence of Charles's biological brother can be said to be a short-term security guarantee for Joanna, at least until the birth of her child.
When Charles gives up the right to inherit, this is just giving up the inheritance of his father Oden. But when the inheritance passes into the hands of his sister Joanna, it is another matter.
"I understand... I will take him when Charles takes a short rest. Will you go to Brave Shield Fortress with us?"
Li Ang looked at Herriwold and sighed at the old man's careful thinking.
"I have to go to Lion City, my nephew Andrew is accused of being a murderer..."
Herriwold shook his head and curled his lips. "Eldred is a madman! Andrew is also the nephew of King Ulrich. He dares to talk so casually, just to avoid suspicion by the king. He wants to use this to reduce the king's direct troops!"
It seems that there are still people with clear minds, but it is a pity that there may not be many nobles like Herriwold in the Lionheart Kingdom...
Li Ang quickly pulled Herriwold and told the sober old man his judgment.
"Your nephew's affairs are easy to handle. You can do this...Lord Herriwold. Now Governor Justus of the Bacchus Empire is in my hands. I think it can be useful!"
Li Ang plans to use everything he can use.
"Use false accusations to counter false accusations... What a good strategy! No wonder Oden said you are a cunning guy... Leave this matter to me."
Herriwold frowned, twirling his beard and nodding.
"Count Oden probably calls me a 'shameless guy', right?"
The lord shook his head and sighed deeply, "Shamelessness and cunning are virtues for the lord, Lord Herriwold."