Chapter 174: Magis' Astonishment
Chapter 174: Magis' Astonishment
Amidst the shock, the dinner at the Rain family continued, but the atmosphere became somewhat peculiar.
It was like winning five million in the lottery in his previous life; the whole family would be overjoyed.
But if they won a billion, the family would not only be happy but also have many thoughts, especially the adults.
At this moment, Old Rain and Emma's minds were in disarray, filled with various thoughts.
For instance, if his mother became a baroness, what kind of clothes should she wear? Additionally, what should she pay attention to in her words and actions to avoid embarrassing Rain?
Would other nobles ridicule them for being country bumpkins? Only his sister Mint continued to eat with her usual cheerfulness.
Suddenly, Mint's big eyes blinked a few times, as if she had thought of something. She said, "Oh, right, brother, that Jenny who dressed so well today came looking for you."
"I told her you weren't here, and Jenny didn't say anything and left."
This made Dennis' heart race.
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Maester County Town.
Soon, the middle-aged man named Magis, dressed as the prison guard captain, appeared.
"Wonderful! If Father can regain his peak condition, Rain will surely lose!" Dennis exclaimed, his face turning red with excitement.
After all, faith is something that can brainwash, no, can be converted!
What did Rain do? Why do Baron Alonso and Baron Norman in front of him want to get rid of him?
Didn't Father say that he had already entrusted this matter to a nearly infallible old friend?
The study fell into an eerie silence.
Now that Rain has become a baron, and his title is equal to his father's, the duel suddenly becomes feasible.
Baron Norman's expression darkened, and he sighed, nodding his head.
Moreover, the most important point was that commoners could refuse such an unfair duel request.
However, after a pause, Baron Norman continued, "If that's not enough, I'll propose a 'Bloody Duel' to Rain directly!"
"What! Baron??"
Dennis didn't dare to say anything. He looked at his father's expressionless face, like a sculpture, but as a son, Dennis could sense that his father's mood wasn't good.
Dennis was a little confused.
Upon hearing this news from his father, Dennis' eyes suddenly widened like walnuts, and his gaping mouth could almost fit an entire roast chicken.
".Imperial fugitive Adams was successfully killed ten days ago by Sheriff Hamilton of Shangjin Town, Deputy Sheriff Rain, and dozens of elite Night Watch members."
Baron Norman got off the carriage and, after the guards' report, arrived at a location.
Meanwhile.
Baron Norman didn't directly answer Dennis.
After a while, Baron Norman seemed to have gathered his thoughts. His deep voice echoed, "A couple of couple days ago, I hadn't received any news from Adams, so I went to his shop to check."
He knew that even if his father and Baron Alonso made mistakes, Count Habsburg and the Empire wouldn't. The thought of having to bow to Rain and address him as 'Baron' in the future made Dennis feel sicker than eating warm poop! After a moment of daze, Dennis regained his senses and asked reluctantly, "Father, what should we do now?"
"Even if your friend's strength has declined, killing a formal knight should be as easy as killing a chicken!"
Additionally, he hadn't expected that one matter could do two favors, so he confidently raised his index finger and said:
After thinking for a moment, just as he was about to ask, suddenly, his peripheral vision caught the familiar name on the desk's documents - Rain! Hmm? So many materials, all about Rain? Dennis' pupils dilated! He realized that his usually dominant father was troubled by this farmer's son!
Recently, while cultivating with divine blood, he couldn't help but think about Baroness Crowley.
Moreover, it was the title of Baron! This former commoner's status had already surpassed his own as the son of a baron!
In his envisioned scenario, when his father expressed high approval, he would take the opportunity to propose a marriage alliance with the Crowley family.
"I recently purchased a secret potion with a hefty sum, and I've received news that a master alchemist in the imperial capital is willing to help me. After taking the potion, I'll be able to heal my internal injuries and restore my peak fighting power."
No wonder he failed; he was surrounded! Dennis seemed to have found a reasonable explanation.
Dennis hesitated for a moment, but eventually, he asked, pointing at the materials on the table, "Father, has something gone wrong?"
But the scene before him was vastly different from what he had imagined.
"Father, are you sure?" Dennis asked, despite his absolute confidence in his father's rich experience and impressive combat record.
On these papers, one person's name appeared unanimously - Rain.
Dennis entered with a delighted expression, saying, "Father, I feel like I've reached some sort of bottleneck, and I should be able to try the advanced magic potion now.
Norman Viscount's expression changed as he spoke, "I obtained this information through some friends who work in the functional departments."
He pointed to the documents on his desk, "As I expected, there's a problem."
Dennis immediately picked up a document and began to read. It appeared to be a copy of an official letter, which stated:
Just then, a knocking sound came from outside the door.
Damn it, is this really happening?
Magis calculated the time and thought that within a week, there would definitely be a result.
He was still rejoicing about being able to take the advanced magic potion, but this lowly commoner had suddenly become a noble!
In the second-floor study of the Norman Viscount's mansion, which was decorated with luxury, Dennis was present.
Upon hearing this, Dennis suppressed his urge to question his father and instead asked, "Father, how is this possible?"
This news made Dennis's eyes light up, as he had long wanted his father to take action and directly deal with this farmer's son.
After some small talk, Norman Viscount stated his intention, "So, if your organization can kill this newly appointed Baron Rain, then the Norman family can agree to your organization's previous request."
Again, it's about Rain?
As if he had been splashed with a bucket of ice water, Dennis's body trembled before he calmed down.
As for why his father couldn't openly challenge Rain to a duel earlier, Dennis was well aware of the reason.
It's really happening again! How annoying!
"The Imperial Official Letter arrived in the county city two days ago, and the person handling it is Alonso. The relevant documents have been handed over to Count Habsburg," Norman Viscount said calmly, without refuting anything.
Norman Viscount arrived at the heavily guarded, low-rise building - the Master County Prison.
At this moment, Dennis felt that his long-held sense of superiority was crumbling!
"It's impossible, this can't be! It must be a mistake!" After a few seconds, Dennis's face turned red, and he rebutted excitedly.
Meanwhile, Magis was surprised and almost exclaimed, but his years of experience as a spy allowed him to suppress his emotions.
If it's true as they described, can this Rain be absorbed into the organization? Magis suddenly had an idea.
Upon hearing the news, Norman Viscount forced a smile and said, "Not bad."
Why are several nobles in Master County suddenly interested in contacting the Zaraal Resistance Army?
"You're not saying that your old friend has a record of killing a Great Knight?"
Norman Viscount's eyes showed a hint of surprise when he saw Magis.
After all, the Empire's quasi-military force, the Night Watch, was not a group of uncoordinated thieves, but a well-coordinated combat team.
Of course, the main reason was that his father's old friend had declined too much in power. Just as Dennis was deep in thought, Norman Viscount added a surprising statement, "Also, I received the latest news from Alonso that Rain has passed the Noble Enfeoffment Examination in the Minster Province and has been granted the title of Baron!"
"I'm going out for a bit."
However, a bloody duel requires the consent of the local governor and must be held in a designated location with multiple supervisors present.
Upon hearing his son's question, Norman Viscount did not immediately respond, as he was also pondering the issue.
Because if a noble proposes a duel to a commoner, they will be condemned by other nobles and even the Imperial Council.
Norman Viscount, wearing noble hunting attire, was frowning at a stack of documents on his desk.
Additionally, duels between nobles are divided into "bloody duels" and "ordinary duels". An ordinary duel ends when one party admits defeat, while a bloody duel only ends when one party dies!
"Joint encirclement?" Dennis saw these words and couldn't help but mutter.
However, Dennis was greatly disappointed, as he had expected his father to highly praise him, rather than simply saying "not bad" with a calm expression.
Norman Viscount looked at Magis with an appraising gaze, feeling that the other party's gaze had become strange for a moment.
Also, the other party's response was too affirmative, making him somewhat unbelievable.
Forget it, after all, he came with an attitude of trying. His years of experience in sea battles told him that the most reliable thing was his own strength.
After returning, he would urge the production of the secret medicine!
(End of Chapter)
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