From Baron to Lord

After all, with the system in place, Allen felt he could give it a try.

However, this Saint Cecilmina was unwilling no matter what, constantly preventing Allen from approaching.

She said it would be good enough if Allen could come and talk to her every day.

“Allen, thank you so much for your kindness. Being able to meet you is the luckiest thing in my life. Your kindness and sincerity make me very grateful, but I can't go out. You don't yet understand the meaning of pollution. It's very scary…”

Saint Cecilmina stopped there, not continuing.

Allen was silent for a moment, then sighed and said, “To be honest, I really envy you. You were actually able to meet a good person like me. You really have good luck.”

Allen's words made Saint Cecilmina, deep within the temple, unable to help but smile: “Then you can continue to be envious!”

After happily chatting with this top-tier Saint Domain, Allen quickly left.

1. 7 To be honest, he doesn't particularly need a top-tier Saint Domain to help him right now.

Moreover, this Saint Domain is someone with health problems. According to Allen's personality, after obtaining power, he could ignore Saint Cecilmina.

However, Saint Cecilmina's guidance during this period and the rapidly developing friendship between the two of them changed his mind.

No matter what, he wanted to try to save her.

“Mind Dragon…”

Allen was slightly silent. Forbidden Dragons were beings that even gods were shocked and wary of.

The system allowed Allen to confirm that the existence of Forbidden Dragons was real, but how could he obtain a Mind Dragon?

This question emerged in Allen's mind.

ps: Chapter two, asking for monthly tickets, asking for flowers, asking for evaluation tickets, asking for self-ordering! .

Chapter 198: Haggard Earl Albert, and the Alliance of the Thistle Flower Territory (3 Seeking Subscriptions, Seeking Self-Orders, Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

“My lord, you're finally back!”

Butler Edward had been waiting for a long time at the castle gate, with a layer of snow still on his body.

“Grandpa Edward? Why did you come out?”

Allen quickly approached, asking with some curiosity.

“My lord, Lord Albert has arrived.”

Butler Edward said softly, “That lord seems to be very anxious.”

Allen nodded upon hearing this: “Grandpa Edward, I understand. Let's go back and take a look.”

The two returned to Skywolf Castle one after the other. As soon as they entered, they saw Earl Albert sitting on the sofa in the hall.

At this moment, this Earl no longer had his usual composure and calmness.

The Earl's eyes were red, bloodshot, his face was covered in stubble, and he looked haggard. It seemed that he had not taken care of his appearance for quite some time.

This made Allen a little surprised. He knew that this Earl had instilled noble etiquette in him since he was a child.

As a noble, how could one allow oneself to show a sloppy side?

In his sixteen years, Allen had never seen Albert in this state.

This made him a little surprised, but he could understand the other party's mood at the moment.

With only two weeks left until the turmoil, the situation in the north should no longer be able to be concealed. Apart from those who were prepared, everyone else in the Principality of Lyon would naturally become nervous as soon as they learned that the situation in the north was critical and imminent.

The smell of gunpowder between the affiliated principalities of the Norton Kingdom became increasingly strong, and war was about to break out.

This was no ordinary national war, but a complete national melee. Under this situation, any noble would be worried like Albert.

This was not without reason. The continent was vast and boundless, with numerous principalities and kingdoms.

Among them, there were many cases of affiliated principalities being destroyed during the turmoil of a kingdom.

This was even more terrifying than the news Allen had previously told him that the Duchy of Shark was about to start a national war with the Principality of Lyon.

After spending a few days confirming that the information he received was correct, the Earl was completely stunned.

After thinking about it, Albert only thought of Allen.

Under this circumstance, no one else was worthy of Albert's trust. Only Allen could earn his absolute trust.

“Allen, have you heard about the situation in the north!”

Albert immediately stood up and asked when he saw Allen.

Allen smiled slightly: “Father, you are not presentable today. A noble is someone who maintains a noble and elegant demeanor even when facing pressure. These are your words. Have you forgotten?”

Allen's words made Albert stunned for a moment, and then the Earl showed a wry smile and a helpless expression.

“Allen, stop saying these useless things. I only trust you now.”

Albert said with a solemn expression.

Allen was slightly surprised upon hearing this. He knew that Allen's previous idea was that he didn't particularly trust even Albert.

“I am honored to have your trust.”

Allen smiled and said to Albert: “Father, you probably haven't had dinner yet, have you? Grandpa Edward, prepare dinner. Father, is there anything you want to eat?”

Albert didn't have anything special he wanted to eat. He didn't even have an appetite right now. The only thing he wanted to do now was to discuss countermeasures with Allen.

Now, within the entire principality, all the nobles were in danger. Grand Duke Lyon no longer had the energy to manage the earls.

However, because the news was blocked, even if these earls wanted to cause trouble now, they didn't have enough time to accumulate strength.

Therefore, Grand Duke Lyon could also handle other problems with peace of mind.

“Earl Albert?”

Lacey came down from upstairs, looking at Albert with some surprise.

“Princess Lacey!”

Albert was also slightly stunned, and then stood up to salute.

“Allen, you didn't even call me for dinner!”

Lacey nodded to Allen, and then glared at Allen.

She had deliberately waited for this guy to come back for dinner!

Allen raised his eyebrows: “Your Highness, I said before, you can eat first by yourself.”

Lacey pursed her lips and said nothing upon hearing this.

Albert returned to his seat, looked at Lacey and then at Allen. Some brilliance actually returned to his bloodshot eyes.

Then, Allen watched Albert start winking at him.

To be honest, after Allen became an Earl, Albert became more and more shapeless in front of him.

Because Lacey was present, Albert didn't say anything about the current situation of the principality. After dinner, Albert and Allen went to the study together.

“Allen, why is Princess Lacey here with you?”

Albert immediately raised the question.

“Prince Lynarsen sent her here. He probably wants me to protect her safety.”

Allen said casually as he poured a cup of black tea for Albert.

“So you knew about the situation in the principality a long time ago?”

Albert's eyes widened.

“Yes, I knew it a long time ago, about four months ago.”

Allen nodded and admitted without concealment.

“Then why didn't you tell me!”

Albert was a little resentful.

“That's not right, Father. I reminded you twice. The first time was when you were full of bikinis.”

Allen said leisurely, his tone very calm: “At that time, outside Skywolf Castle, I reminded you, but you didn't pay much attention to it. Later, I wrote to you about the Duchy of Shark, telling you to prepare early. What, didn't you prepare?”

Albert was stunned upon hearing this. He really remembered the first reminder. There was indeed such a thing, but he quickly threw it to the back of his mind.

As for the second time…

“Can the Duchy of Shark be compared to the situation in the southern countries now?”

Albert rolled his eyes and said.

“Father, our Principality of Lyon is located at the southernmost end, and we are at the southernmost end of the Principality of Lyon. Apart from the few earls on the sea, no one is further away from the center of the chaos than us. Instead of worrying about the chaos in the kingdom, I suggest you consider the Duchy of Shark. After all, the Duchy of Shark is next to us.”

Allen said calmly while drinking tea.

“The Duchy of Shark? Could it be that they still want to start a national war with us at this time?”

Albert said with a slight frown.

“It is precisely because of this time that Grand Duke Shark wants to start a national war with us, because in peacetime, we are allies.”

Allen said meaningfully.

Albert's pupils shrank upon hearing this. Indeed, only in times of chaos would the Duchy of Shark have a chance to attack the Principality of Lyon.

Damn it, these pigs!

“I have recruited many warriors again before, but under this situation, I can only feel powerless. The nobles are forming groups, without the idea of uniting. The chaos in the north, the Duchy of Shark in the east is also eyeing us covetously.” Speaking of this, Albert was a little desperate: “Is the Principality of Lyon going to be finished?”

Allen curled his lips: “Father, even if the Principality of Lyon is finished, we won't be finished. So how about it? Do you want to form an alliance? After all, you are also a Golden Knight, at least you have some troops and combat power.”

Allen said calmly.

“Alliance? Allen, do you think our alliance can withstand the army of the Duchy of Shark?”

Albert frowned slightly.

“How do we know if we don't try?” Allen smiled.

Albert didn't waste too much time. He came this time to seek help. An alliance was indeed the best way now. He and Allen could absolutely trust each other, which was much better than the other nobles.

Although the nobles who formed groups were ostensibly forming groups, no one knew what their true attitude was in secret. “Why don't we win over a few more nobles? Wouldn't our power be too weak with just the two of us?” Albert said with a slight frown.