"Okay, Master."
Old Charles said quickly.
Only then did he remember that the three of them left in a hurry and had no chance to talk to the young master about the family situation in detail along the way.
While secretly reflecting on himself, the old butler worded his words and then spoke:
"Fahan Family has a history of more than four hundred years, which can be traced back to the early fifteenth century. At that time, the family ancestor was just a lord in Middle-earth. However, later family members married into the royal family, which made the family gradually prosperous."
"However, there is no way to check the history before the establishment of the empire. Those genealogies and information were destroyed in several wars. The rest of the relevant information has also been blocked by the empire's senior officials."
"And the father of old Earl Maxwell, your great-grandfather, Mr. Luobosi Mr. Farhan, once participated in the 'Imperial Unification War' and made great achievements in the war. He was granted territory and titles by the first head of state at that time, restoring the glory of the family."
"Afterwards, your grandfather, old Earl Maxwell, relied on his own efforts to successfully enter the center of imperial power and served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for five years. However, he has now resigned and retired to live in retirement."
Old Charles said, paying attention to the young master's expression.
"Currently, your father, Lord Ramon Farhan, is in charge of the family. In the family, you also have two uncles, three aunts, and one aunt, namely..."
"No need to elaborate."
Gilan suddenly raised his hand to signal.
He pinched his somewhat swollen temples and said:
"Tell me about your father's wife and their children."
"Are you talking about Xenia and your brothers and sisters..."
Old Charles was startled, then nodded.
"Xenia comes from the Jacob Viscount Family clan in the capital. She is the eldest daughter of Mr. Fabien Jacob, the contemporary leader. As for your brothers and sisters, there are four in total."
"The eldest son Prince, the second daughter Nancy, the third son Joann, and the fourth daughter Milinda."
"You are one year older than Master Prince, so they are both your younger brothers and sisters."
"Currently, Master Prince and Master Joann are studying in the capital city 'Rudao Court Academy', while Miss Nancy and Miss Milinda are studying in 'Snowflake Noble Girls Academy'..."
"They received traditional education from the empire. In addition to basic knowledge, it was actually based on aristocratic etiquette and social skills, so they were very fond of and good at wand skills, fighting, archery and horseback riding."
Old Charles laughed.
He knew that the young master's skills were extraordinary.
"When you move into the Earl's Manor, you will have something in common with them."
Gilan nodded slightly and did not comment.
Just at this moment, a waiter wearing a fireman's shirt came over nonchalantly with two dinner plates and casually placed the breakfast set in front of the two of them.
"Please use it slowly." He said with a yawn and left without looking back.
Old Charles glanced at this guy's image with an unhappy expression.
"I came to work without even combing my hair, with oily hair, dirty face, and disheveled clothes. The service in this store is really bad!"
As he said this, he looked apologetic and turned to look at Gilan.
"Master, in addition to me as the general butler, there are two other internal and external housekeepers in the Earl's Manor, one male and one female. They are all elite housekeepers with more than 20 years of experience."
"In addition, there are twenty-four servants in the manor, including cooks, nurses, valets, housemaids, laundry maids, warehouse maids, kitchen maids, dishwashing maids, nursery maids; valets, waiters, coachmen, grooms, assistant grooms, porters, gardeners and laborers..."
Old Charles was talking eloquently, but Gilan once again raised his hand to signal.
He interrupted:
"When I arrive in the capital, I will ask old Charles to help me find a spacious and clean rental apartment."
"Master?" Old Charles was stunned. "You don't plan to live in the Earl's Manor?"
"Hmm."
Gilan took a bite of the sandwich. It didn't taste good, but it was enough to swallow.
There are too many secrets about him. If he lives in the manor, there will be many inconveniences among people.
Simply live outside and be happy in peace and freedom.
"That... okay then."
Seeing this, old Charles could only nod in agreement.
While the two were having a meal, more tourists came down from upstairs one after another and sat in the restaurant on the first floor to eat breakfast and chat.
The topics these people talk about are almost all about the recent war.
"Oh, I heard that the entire Great Forest Region was attacked by the Federation, and all nine cities fell... Looking at the reports, it's really tragic!"
"It's far more than that! Some surrounding towns have also been affected!"
"It's so tragic, my God! I hope Omer can bless them."
"Who would have thought that those damn 'Romei people' would actually cross the 'Steel Wall Fortress' and bomb the border."
"How on earth is it done?!"
"Is it possible that 'Steel Wall Fortress' has a loophole that was exploited by Federation?"
"Fart!"
"This is completely a retaliatory attack! Carry out indiscriminate massacre of our imperial people regardless of the life and death of civilians... Damn it, I hope the head of state can organize forces as soon as possible to make them pay the price!"
"It's time to teach those hypocritical guys Federation a lesson!"
The passengers were talking to each other, but the atmosphere was quite solemn.
It can be seen that this war initiated by Federation without authorization has caused heavy damage to the empire's borders, and countless people in the empire are worried about it.
Old Charles and Gilan ate their breakfast quietly, with a tacit understanding not to discuss this topic.
After the two of them finished eating, Gilan packed another set meal, took it upstairs in person, and delivered it to Miss Sparrow's bedside.
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Time passed and two days passed.
Old Charles drove into the outer suburbs of Muse City in a dusty car.
This new type of vehicle developed by Machinery Union has even better endurance than the car Gilan recognized.
Along the way, I only refueled with gasoline once, but I drove for more than five days, across two states, and covered more than 5,000 kilometers.
Gilan speculates that this should be due to the new energy "Whale Oil Battery".
As a vehicle energy source, the Whale Oil Battery used is different from the "A1 model" we have seen before, but the "C2 model", which is larger in size, almost the size of a bucket, and of course, more expensive.
According to old Charles, a piece of C2 Whale Oil Battery requires 6 Caesar.
This is not a luxury item that ordinary people can afford or use.
Gilan looked at the passing scenery outside the window, her messy blond hair being blown up by the wind.
In the distance, a group of high-rise buildings can be vaguely seen.
The closer you get to the center, the taller the buildings become, and the overall shape is triangular. There is even a building that looks like a hundred stories, located on the center line, like a straight spear, standing tall in the bright sunshine.
He also saw that on the outskirts of the city, two rivers, the east and the west, intersected to form an "X". The city cluster was built at the central intersection. There were seven or eight spectacular bridges on the spacious river.
Horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians were mixed with a few cars, making it very lively.
"Master, the intersection of 'White Tail River' from northwest to southeast and 'Xixikeli River' from northeast to southwest divides the capital into four areas. We will pass through 'Glory Gate' from the Fifth Bridge and enter 'North Muse'."
Old Charles saw the capital nearby and explained with a smile.
"Fahan Count's Estate is at North Muse."
As he spoke, he slowed down the car and drove onto the main road leading to the bridge. Carriages of various styles gradually appeared around him.
Immediately afterwards, old Charles gave Gilan a general introduction to the situation in the capital while driving.
It turns out that North Muse is the aristocratic district of the capital. Most dignitaries and nobles live in that area. Even the most famous colleges in the empire are mostly concentrated in North District.
East West Muse is the business district, with various companies, shopping malls and market buildings everywhere. The headquarters of Machinery Union is located in East Muse.
South Muse is a slum area, crowded and chaotic, with a mixture of fish and dragons. High walls and fences are built on the east and west sides of the river to the north, and local police officers patrol on time to prevent residents from the southern district from sneaking across.
The central area is particularly special. It is located in the center of the four districts, just like the point in the middle of the "X". It is also called "Triumph District". Although it is small in area, it is the administrative core of the entire empire. The hundred-story Triumph Building is a landmark building and a wonder.
After listening to the introduction of the old Charles, Gilan had a general idea.
He turned his head and looked at Miss Sparrow, who was wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a mask, long sleeves and long trousers, and wrapped himself tightly.
Miss Sparrow was looking at the city in the distance in a daze, his eyes a little blank.
"Don't worry." Gilan said. "I will arrange a place for you and everything will be fine."
Miss Sparrow looked away and looked at him.
Immediately, a pair of eyes without eyebrows and eyelashes narrowed into crescent moons.
"Hmm."