"Wha... what?"
Anqiluo opened his eyes in disbelief.
Just now, Earl Kent returned to the banquet and announced that he would suspend his crusade against the Greiman Family and let his vassals return to their respective territories.
In order to arouse the dislike of Greiman among everyone present, he had tried so hard just now, but now that the count was here, he suddenly felt like he had become a clown.
"Why? My Lord Earl, didn't you promise me? You can't keep your word!"
He "questioned" Earl Kent angrily.
"Insolent! Guard, kick him out!" Earl Kent glared at Anqiluo, and immediately a guard came over and dragged Anqiluo out.
"Let me go! Let me go! Lord Earl, we have reached an agreement..."
Anqiluo still kept yelling loudly when he was dragged out, but everyone in the hall gradually couldn't hear his voice.
Earl Kent said to the vassals and knights in the hall, "I know everyone is confused, but I was persuaded by an old friend just now. He said that going to war is never a good thing. The most important thing is to convince people with reason, so I decided to give Earl Greiman another chance."
Everyone in the hall looked at each other without saying a word.
Of course Earl Kent knew what they were thinking, and immediately said, "However, we can't let everyone's hard work come here in vain, so I announce that Viscount and the baron will each be rewarded with 2,000 silver coins, and each of the knights will be rewarded with 1,000 silver coins."
"Ouch!" Everyone in the hall exclaimed in surprise.
"The Earl is really a kind man!" "I believe that the Greiman family will be grateful to the Earl."
Compliments like this kept coming.
Earl Kent laughed loudly. Although he likes to amass wealth, he also knows how to win people's hearts. He will not be stingy when it comes to spending money, otherwise he cannot become Northwest Bay's second-largest figure after Duke Ferdinand.
What's more, these vassals will be used soon. When he and his teacher get into trouble, it won't be possible without their effectiveness.
At this time, Earl Kent was very high-spirited in front of his vassals, which was completely different from Barnett's low-brow look just now.
In his opinion, the position of duke and the power of wizard are already within his reach.
Only two people were still in an inexplicable state. They were Jia Ais, the son of Earl Kent, and his distant nephew Amerson. However, under the hint of Earl Kent, they did not ask questions immediately.
The banquet continued, and all the vassals clinked glasses one after another. After drinking to their heart's content, they supported each other and dispersed.
When there were no outsiders in the hall, Jia Ais and Amerson approached Earl Kent.
Jia Ais couldn't wait to ask, "Father, what happened?"
The earl seemed to be in a very happy mood. He had drunk a lot of wine at the banquet just now. He was already a little drunk at this time, and his pale face was actually a little red.
He glanced at the two young men, seeming to be thinking.
After a while, he spoke, "That's all, there are some things I should let you know."
Earl Kent led the two of them to his study room.
He whispered, "I plan to seek the title of Northwest Duke."
The two were shocked, Earl Kent What happened? Are you crazy? The earl smiled slightly, "Don't worry, I'm not crazy. Ferdinand-sama will willingly pass on the title to me."
Jia Ais and Amerson looked at each other and saw each other's doubts. "Is this possible?"
Earl Kent said confidently, "As for why, I can't tell you now, but you will know when the time comes."
He stared at Amerson and asked, "Little Amerson, as Royal Commissioner, are you willing to support our Kent Family?"
Amerson immediately replied, "If Ferdinand-sama is really willing, I will naturally support it with both hands."
The count patted him on the shoulder with satisfaction and said with a smile, "That's good. I won't forget you Wilde Family when the time comes."
Then he seemed to remember something and said, "I got the exact news from the old friend I just mentioned. Royal Family is in danger this time. You should send a message to your father immediately and advise him to make plans early."
Amerson was a little surprised, but still said, "Thank you, Uncle Kent, for reminding me. I will remind father immediately."
But he immediately turned around and asked, "But why did you let Greiman go? This seems to have nothing to do with your obtaining the title of Duke, right? He has humiliated you so nakedly."
Thinking of the humiliation he suffered that day at Lakeheart Town, Amerson was filled with hatred. People in the whole room shouted at him to get out. No one had ever treated him like this in his life.
Earl Kent put on a "serious" expression and said to him, "Little Amerson, if you can't tolerate small things, it will affect the realization of long-term goals. I won't do it until I get the title of Duke. If I want to cause more trouble, even though I have 100% confidence in my own strength, I must eliminate any possibility of accidents. But after I obtain the title, if Greiman still doesn't have the foresight, then he won't be as lucky as this time."
He sneered, "Humph! The days are still long."
Amerson lost no time in flattering him. "Uncle Kent is really far-sighted."
Jia Ais and Amerson chatted with Earl Kent in the study for a while, and then left.
After the door closed, a figure flashed out from behind the bookshelf, it was Barnett.
Earl Kent immediately asked, "Teacher, what do you think of that Amerson?"
Barnett nodded. "No problem. According to the results of my detection, apart from being a little doubtful about your words, he has no other thoughts, and he also has great expectations for you to obtain the title of Duke."
Earl Kent relax, if Master Barnett finds out that Amerson has any bad thoughts towards him, he can only let this young man have an "accident".
He said, "The expectation is certain. Wilde Family and Kent Family have been friends for generations. I can obtain the title of Duke, which will also be of great benefit to their family. Wilde Family is very powerful in Royal Capital. If we can make good use of them, it will be very helpful to our plan."
Barnett reminded him, "It's better to be cautious. After all, people's hearts are the most unpredictable in this world."
The earl nodded. "Yes, teacher, I will be careful."
Barnett added, "I have to leave for a while for some matters, but I will still be active in the Northwest Generation. Before I come back, you should think carefully about how to get rid of Duke Ferdinand's guards and let me get close to him."
Earl Kent put his hand on his chest. "Teacher, please don't worry, I will definitely find a way."