Dear Broom Knight

#310 - Cebephia's Abilities

Fabrice smiled calmly.

In fact, normal nobles wouldn't care about seniority at all. Marriages would inevitably be chosen from the most pleasing candidate within a certain fixed social class, regardless of gender.

The old guys can live for hundreds of years. Does that mean their later children wouldn't marry?

The reason why Sebeffia has always emphasized this to the outside world is to make their dislike of bloodline dilution less obvious.

Casting a cold glance at Jon, Fabrice's expression instantly turned gloomy: "Mr. Jon, I think it's time for you to say goodbye."

Jon Sebeffia frowned slightly, stood up with a flattering smile, and quickly and thoughtfully said goodbye: "Please continue with your work, Earl.

However, please listen to my humble hope… Will I have the opportunity to be summoned again?"

Fabrice didn't say anything, just waved his hand slightly.

—

Jon Sebeffia left Montes Castle with a humble smile on his face, only glancing back at the castle at the door, his expression carrying a hint of loneliness amidst his humility.

He looked very similar to those speculators who had not been accepted by the Earl of Montes.

"Vernon."

Standing by the window, Fabrice quietly watched the emotional performance of that Sebeffia, and called out softly.

But sometimes, not everyone can stand in the study and listen to the Earl's 'normal' conversations with outsiders.

So, the butler, who had worked so hard to quickly advance to level 8, could only guard the study himself.

Logically speaking, there should also be a castle guard here.

Unfortunately, the original one, who had too many ulterior motives, was executed for colluding with the collateral line to harm Earl Fabrice… Lady Yagris personally caught him and let Fabrice, who had just been promoted to knight, do it himself.

That lady was never one to do things halfway. Since she left so frankly, she wouldn't leave any future troubles for Fabrice.

The castle was indeed cleaned up thoroughly enough, but there weren't enough usable people.

Of course, this was all Fabrice's own request.

After all, according to Lady Yagris's original intention, she wanted her Knights and the original unstable guard to restrain each other, so as to prevent either side from becoming too powerful.

However, Fabrice was very clear that compared to the Yagris Knights, who clearly regarded Lady Yagris as the real master and were willing to obey her orders and temporarily work for him, the guard members who had seen Fabrice's hard training but were never successful, and who had a sense of contempt in their hearts, were the people who shouldn't be left behind the most.

If they already had contempt for their master, what wouldn't they dare to do?

If Fabrice had no other choice, then he could indeed use various methods to turn the tide, endure humiliation, and bring everything back on track.

But he did!

Lady Yagris's Knights were actually very suitable for him.

Fabrice didn't need these people to submit to him now, as long as they were willing to work hard for him.

He didn't even care if the Knights sent their relatives to Uncle Lowry's territory, and was even a little happy.

Compared to the chaotic environment in his territory now, Baron Gezar's territory could make people feel more at ease.

Compared to subordinates who could betray him at any time, the Knights, who had sufficient credibility and were guaranteed by Lady Yagris, were of course a better choice.

Fabrice suddenly realized, was it because of this reason that those people felt that Lady Yagris was secretly controlling him… Therefore, even if the other party acted lightheartedly, Fabrice, who had caught the opportunity, would inevitably be indiscriminate in his choice.

The performance of his own father, mother, uncle, and brothers all proved this point… The people in their family didn't really care about colluding with foreign forces to harm their own 'caring people'.

Tsk~ To be underestimated like this!

Then Jon Sebeffia's meaning was also very clear: if Fabrice was willing, then he could bring back the lady who had already arrived in the Icewind Country and was of the same generation as his grandfather.

Anyway, in terms of age, the other party should be about the same as him… That's pure bullsh*t!

It's not like Fabrice hadn't seen the purple-eyed lady who fought with Lady Yagris. Although she was well-maintained, she was definitely more than 10 years older than him!

How could he not tell?

Didn't they see who his mother was!

Fabrice, whose intelligence and mind were underestimated, was really, very, very unhappy.

"Earl…"

The butler, standing behind him, couldn't hold back his anxious emotions during Fabrice's silence.

"Vernon…"

Fabrice sighed, "I think, you, who have always been more aware of the things in the castle than I am, should have heard something from his words.

Recently, the only one who has always expressed dissatisfaction with the head maid who used to follow Lady Yagris, and who comes to me from time to time to say some nonsensical things, is your daughter.

I don't know what you were thinking when you insisted on sending your daughter into the castle to serve people, but now, she is no longer suitable.

If she doesn't come to talk to me today, then you can take her home.

Even if she wants to marry that Jon, I won't care.

But if she comes… For your sake, I won't take her life, but…"

"Earl."

Butler Vernon replied in a deep voice, "Our family has followed the Earls of Montes for generations, and has never produced a rebel.

Vernon is grateful for your generosity, but if she is really so foolish, then there is no need to stay!

A person who can forget even her great-grandfather's and grandfather's blood…"

"Vernon, I know and believe in your loyalty."

Fabrice waved his hand to interrupt him, "But there is no need to add any unstable factors between us.

I still want to continue using your son!

Don't make trouble for yourself.

He's only 12 years old, so it's okay if he's a little stupid.

Just lock him up."

Fabrice turned to smile at his butler: "In our Montes Castle, there may have been too many stupid factors floating around in those years, and idiots emerged one after another. It's no wonder she's like that."

Butler Vernon was a little choked up for a moment.

But he really didn't know how to answer this.

Clearly, Earl Fabrice was shrewd, capable, and broad-minded… But as long as the Earls of Montes were mentioned, it seemed like a veil would be cast over the outside world's perception, and they would only remember the stupid things from back then.

Now, Vernon wasn't worried at all that the magician Lowry would come back to seize the position of Earl.

People are living a good life. Although the title is a bit worse, they have everything they should have… Why would they want to snatch the title of an idiot?

Then he sighed slightly: "It was I who did something stupid first.

I shouldn't have thought that having someone on the maid's side who could exert pressure would be a good thing, and sent a child who didn't have that ability at all in.

But, I really didn't expect that she was only 12 years old!

Who in their right mind would have their heart stirred at the age of 12!

And it's not like she's an ordinary person without talent."

Vernon suddenly froze for a moment, and then slapped himself 'slap': "Earl, I think, it's best if we don't keep mentioning the word stupid ourselves.

I…"

Wasn't he also being stupid?

He dared to send her to such an important position without even understanding his daughter's nature.

Vernon's face suddenly twisted: But he really always thought that his daughter was very ambitious and hardworking!

Besides, the girls in their castle have never had anything to do with love brains!

Including those girls with bad intentions, they are all focused on benefits.

Although the men of the Montes family have many shortcomings, they really don't have many romantic feelings, so no matter how fancy the men and women are, it's only for power.

Including those dog men and women who colluded with each other in the past.

In fact, they were only having some physical exchanges to make the connection between the two parties closer when their interests were the same.

But this really has nothing to do with love between men and women.

Vernon closed his eyes and sighed heavily.

"It seems that you also think she will come."

Fabrice smiled, "We are really too careless in this regard. We have to pay attention in the future.

Hmm?"

Vernon, who had been lowering his head, immediately raised his head vigilantly and looked out the window with sharp eyes.

"Don't worry, Vernon."

Fabrice released his left hand, which had been pressing on the diamond ribbon bracelet, "In fact, there is another possibility, that is, your daughter is not willing."

"How is that possible?"

Vernon exclaimed, "The purification magic circle in the castle has been in operation! I inspect it every day!"

"That's not a magic method."

Fabrice murmured softly, "What does charm mean?"

"Earl?"

Fabrice's voice was too soft, and he was saying something that was not within Vernon's range of understanding. This time, the butler really didn't understand.

"Don't worry about it."

Fabrice shook his head slightly, "That's not something on the magic level.

It's just, being able to make what you say more convincing, making people feel that he is particularly attractive and willing to… um… die for him?"

Fabrice was a little hesitant when he said it himself.

"Isn't that a swindler, ah no, a priest?"

Vernon almost misspoke.

"Priests mainly rely on mental power to hook up with divine power attributes to infect the people who listen to him."

Fabrice shook his head, "It's not like a bard either.

It is said that it is a natural attribute, not everyone can have it.

Even the Sebeffia family probably can't produce many people who can naturally make people listen to him."

"Ah… then, that woman?"

Butler Vernon suddenly stuttered.