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Chapter 174: Magus's Astonishment
Chapter 174: Magus's 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 ten billion, the family would be happy, but they would also think a lot, especially the adults.
At this moment, Old Rain and Emma's minds were in disarray, filled with various thoughts.
For example, what should a baron's mother wear?
Moreover, what should she pay attention to in her words and actions to avoid embarrassing Rain?
Would other nobles ridicule them as country bumpkins? Only Mint, his sister, continued to eat happily as usual.
Suddenly, Mint's big eyes blinked, as if she had thought of something, and said, "Oh, brother, Jenny, who was dressed very nicely today, came looking for you."
"I told her you weren't here, and she didn't say anything and left."
"Hmm?" Rain nodded, indicating that he understood.
At the same time.
Myester County Town.
On the second floor of the Norman Baron's family mansion, Baron Norman was frowning at a stack of documents on the table.
On these papers, one person's name appeared unanimously—Rain.
At this moment, the sound of knocking came from outside the door.
"Come in!" Baron Norman raised his eyebrows and his son, Dennis, entered with a delighted expression, saying, "Father, I feel like I've hit a bottleneck. I should try taking the advanced magic potion."
Upon hearing this news, Baron Norman managed to squeeze out a faint smile, but Dennis was greatly disappointed. He had expected his father to highly praise him, not just calmly utter the two words, 'not bad.'
In his imagined scenario, when his father expressed high approval, he would take the opportunity to bring up the matter of marrying into the Crowley family.
Because recently, while cultivating with divine blood, he couldn't help but think of Lady Crowley, the beauty.
But now, the reality was vastly different from what he had envisioned.
Dennis didn't dare to say anything. He glanced at his father's expression, which remained as emotionless as a sculpture. Thinking about it, just as he was about to ask, suddenly, his peripheral vision caught the familiar name, 'Rain,' on the documents on the desk.
Hmm?
So many documents were about Rain? Dennis's pupils contracted sharply. He realized that his usually dominant father was actually troubled by this farmer's son.
Dennis couldn't quite understand.
Why was this happening again?
Hadn't his father said that he had entrusted the matter to a nearly infallible friend?
"Father, how is this possible?"
"Didn't you say that your friend had a record of killing Great Knights?"
"Even if your friend's strength has declined, killing a formal knight should be as easy as killing a chicken!"
Hearing his son's doubt, Baron Norman didn't answer immediately, as he was also pondering the same question.
After a while, Baron Norman seemed to have gathered his thoughts. His deep voice echoed, "A few days ago, I had doubts because I hadn't heard from Adams, so I went to his shop to check."
"As I suspected, there was a problem."
"Then, through some friends in the functional departments, I obtained this information."
Here, Baron Norman pointed to the documents on the desk.
Dennis picked up the documents and began to read. He saw a passage that seemed to be transcribed from an official document:
".The imperial fugitive, Adams, was successfully eliminated ten days ago by the joint efforts of Sheriff Rain, Deputy Sheriff Rain, and the elite Night Watch."
"Joint efforts?" Dennis muttered upon seeing these words.
No wonder they failed; they were besieged!
Dennis seemed to have found a reasonable explanation.
After all, the main reason for the failure was the decline in the strength of his father's friend.
As Dennis was deep in thought, Baron Norman added a sentence that was almost earth-shattering, "Furthermore, I received the latest news from Alonso. This Rain has just passed the ennoblement examination in Minster Province and has been granted the title of Baron!"
"What!"
"Baron???"
Upon hearing this news from his father, Dennis's eyes widened like walnuts, and his gaping mouth could almost fit a whole roasted chicken.
What the hell, how could something so outrageous happen!
He had been feeling proud about his ability to consume advanced potions, but now, this commoner had suddenly transformed into a noble, and not just any noble, but a Baron!
This former commoner now held a higher status than himself, the son of a Baron!
At this moment, Dennis felt the towering sense of superiority he had always held in his heart crumble.
"Impossible, this can't be! There must be a mistake!" After a few seconds, Dennis's face turned red, his chest heaving, and he exclaimed in an agitated tone.
"The Imperial letter arrived in the county two days ago, and Alonso handled it. The relevant information has already been handed over to Count Habsburg." Baron Norman didn't argue but calmly stated a fact.
As if doused with a bucket of ice water, Dennis's body trembled for a moment before he calmed down.
He knew that even his father and Alonso might make mistakes, but Count Habsburg wouldn't, and neither would the Empire.
The thought of having to bow and address Reyn as 'Baron' in the future made Dennis feel more nauseous than eating warm dog poop.
After standing there in a daze for a while, Dennis finally came back to his senses and asked with a reluctant expression, "Father, what should we do now?"
"Later, I'll find a friend."
Hearing this, Dennis suppressed the urge to question his father.
But
After a pause, Baron Norman continued, "If that doesn't work, I'll directly challenge Reyn to a 'Bloody Duel'!"
Why was Reyn now a suitable target for a duel?
Dennis understood the reason.
Nobles couldn't initiate duels with commoners, as it would be considered unfair and could lead to backlash from other nobles or even the Imperial Senate.
Additionally, commoners had the right to refuse such unequal duels.
However, with Reyn now a Baron, holding the same title as his father, a duel became a viable option.
Nobles had two types of duels: 'Bloody Duel' and 'Fair Duel'. In a Fair Duel, the duel ended when one party conceded, while in a Bloody Duel, it ended only with the death of one party!
But a Bloody Duel required the approval of the local governor and had to be conducted in a designated area under the supervision of multiple witnesses.
"Father, are you confident?" Although Dennis had absolute faith in his father's capabilities, he couldn't help but ask.
Instead of answering directly, Baron Norman shared his plan, "I recently purchased a secret potion, and I've received news that an alchemist in the capital is willing to help me create it. Once I consume the potion, I'll be able to heal my internal injuries and restore my peak combat power."
"That's great! If you can regain your peak state, Reyn will surely lose!" Dennis was so excited that his face turned red.
"Alright, I need to make a trip."
Baron Norman then boarded a carriage and arrived at a heavily guarded, low-rise building—the Myester County Prison.
After alighting from the carriage, he was announced by the guards and entered an office.
Soon after, a prison guard, dressed in the prison uniform, entered the office. Upon seeing Baron Norman, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.
Why were the nobles of Myester County suddenly showing interest in contacting the Zalar Rebellion Army?
After some small talk, Baron Norman revealed his intention, "So, as long as your organization can eliminate this newly appointed Baron Reyn, the demands you previously made will be met." Baron Norman spoke in a solemn tone.
Magus was almost shocked into exclaiming out loud! However, his years of experience as a spy allowed him to suppress this impulse.
Reyn again?
What had Reyn done to make both Alonso and Baron Norman want him eliminated?
Magus wondered if Reyn could be persuaded to join their organization. After all, faith could be converted, right?
Magus calculated the time; it had been five days already. Within a week, there should be a result.
Additionally, he hadn't expected to be able to fulfill two favors with one action. With confidence, he raised a finger and assuredly said, "Of course, no problem. Within a week, I'll give you a definite answer!"
Baron Norman, on the other hand, studied Magus with a scrutinizing gaze. The rebel's response was too certain, and it made him slightly suspicious.
However, he had come with a 'try-and-see' attitude. His years of combat experience at sea had taught him to rely on his own strength.
Once he returned, he would hasten the creation of the secret potion.
(End of Chapter)
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