Little Mage Andy After resting for a day in Earl Kent's castle, he followed the count to the capital of Northwest Duke Ferdinand's direct territory - Center.
After arriving in Center, they first stayed at the Kent Family's mansion in Cent City. It was already getting late, and the count decided to visit the Duke's castle the next day.
However, before breakfast started, an unexpected person came - Henry Ferdinand Viscount, the eldest brother of Duke Ferdinand.
Earl Kent placed Little Mage and received Viscount Henry alone in the hall.
After the two exchanged polite words for a while, the count asked, "What is Mr. Viscount doing in Cent City?"
Henry has his own fiefdom in another place. He probably doesn't live in Center on weekdays. He doesn't know how to do this. If he comes to Center, he will happen to meet him.
"Oh, Earl Kent, you know. My brother has been in poor health recently, so I moved to Center so that I can visit and take care of him often."
"You really have a deep brotherly love. Whenever something like this happens, I regret that I don't have a brother to look after each other."
Earl Kent pretended to be moved. He knew very well in his heart why Duke Ferdinand was not in good health. It was all caused by the previous 'visit' between himself and Barnett. While they used Brain Worm to control the Duke's mind, they also greatly eroded his physical health.
At this rate, Duke probably only has one year left to live.
Viscount had a natural expression on his face, "Of course, my brother treats me just like my father. Ah... Count, when you entered the city, my servant happened to see you on the street, so I rushed over to talk to you immediately."
Malz was secretly vigilant, had Viscount Henry already begun to arrange spies in Cent?
"Why did the Earl come to Center?"
Hearing the other party's question, Malz showed a slightly embarrassed smile, "Uh... well. Of course I am also doing it for Duke's physical matters."
Seeing the embarrassment on Malz's face, Henry realized that the 'physical matters' the other party mentioned naturally meant men's matters.
He shook his head and made a tut-tsk sound.
"My eldest brother just doesn't want to obey God's arrangements. Let me tell you, this is his fate. He is already so old, and he still wants to change something."
The "fate" Viscount Henry refers to is the fact that Duke Ferdinand has no son.
The eldest brother has no son, so the title will naturally have to be passed on to one of the lucky ones among their brothers.
As the Duke's eldest brother, he is the most promising.
So when the eldest brother's health deteriorated day by day, he came to Center to make arrangements.
Earl Kent didn't answer, but looked at Viscount with a smile.
Although Malz is famous as the Duke's eagle dog, he is used to deal with outsiders. As the Duke's younger brother, Viscount Henry is not afraid and has no scruples when speaking.
Of course, if you want to win the position of Duke, you must win over the powerful force Kent Family. After all, this is the most powerful family second only to Ferdinand in the northwest.
"Earl Kent! I want to give you a gift this time, and I hope you won't refuse. Bring it up!"
Following him, the servant waiting outside immediately came in holding an exquisite wooden box.
Viscount took the wooden box, placed it on the table and opened it carefully.
For a moment the count seemed to feel that the whole room was filled with brilliance.
I saw a golden elk statue inside.
Henry lowered his voice and said, "This is a treasure handed down from ancient Bella Empire, made of pure gold."
The earl's heart beat rapidly.
Malz. Kent still prefers this kind of thing. Apart from the fact that it is made of gold, this thing itself is a precious cultural relic. Displaying it at home can greatly enhance one's taste in the eyes of others.
However, being polite is still necessary.
"This... is too precious, I can't accept it, but I accept it as you wish."
"How could the earl refuse to accept it? As our Ferdinand Family vassal, you have served our family conscientiously for so many years. It is not an exaggeration for me to give you a small gift on behalf of the family."
Henry emphasized the tone of the word "vassal".
I am the vassal of your sickly brother, not your kid. The anger in Malz's heart flashed.
But he still had a sincere smile on his face, "That's what I should do. It's my obligation. How could I..."
"No, no, no, you must have subordinates."
The two argued back and forth for a long time, and finally Earl Kent reluctantly accepted it.
Malz invited Henry to stay and enjoy a sumptuous dinner. During this period, Henry himself was in high spirits and raised his glass frequently, as if the position of Duke was already within reach.
After not knowing how many cups, Henry was drunk and his face was red.
"Malz! I didn't expect your drinking capacity to become so big... burp! You weren't so good at drinking before!"
He directly called Malz by his name, but it was just that the other party's title was higher than his own.
"Hey! You're honored."
Malz was indeed not drunk at all on his face, and he was extremely sober in spirit, even though he drank as much wine as Viscount Henry.
Since he studied the health regimen taught to him by Barnett every day, the impact of alcohol on his body has become less and less.
Even he doesn't know what's going on. Now he can be said to be able to drink a thousand cups without getting drunk or pouring ten thousand cups.
"When I become a Duke..."
Drinking makes people bolder, Henry began to say some rebellious words, although his mouth was no longer very fluent.
"I will definitely give you more wealth, hiccup!... Give you more fiefdom!"
Henry patted his chest hard.
"What my elder brother gave you, I will never give it to you again."
Kent sneered in his heart and said, "Viscount, you are drunk."
"Huh? Drunk? Hiccup! I seem to be really a little drunk. Okay... I won't disturb you for now. Hiccup! First... let's take my leave."
Henry shook his head and stood up to say goodbye to Earl Kent.
The count immediately went up to help him and slowly walked to the door.
"Malz, remember what I said today. I know that my stupid brothers will definitely come looking for you... or they have already looked for you. But... hiccup... tell me what conditions they give you, sue... I will give you... guaranteed to be more than those idiots."
"Haha, I took note of it, I took note of it."
Earl Kent helped him outside the mansion and helped him get into the carriage.
"Let's move around more from now on!"
After leaving such words, Viscount Henry left in the carriage.
Maltz Kent stood at the door and watched the carriage go away, with a sarcastic smile on his face.
"Hmph!"
After a sneer, he turned and returned to the mansion.