Great Nobleman

In the afternoon, lightly snow covered the road south of Claude.

Brand, Andy and Finn came for a leisurely stroll on their horses, then chatted and waited on the roadside.

Not long after, a long transport team appeared at the southern end of the road.

The coats of arms of the Holland, Romine, Robert, and Mesa families were mixed in the flags of the northward procession.

The leader was Yersen, who was riding a war horse and wearing casual clothes.

After seeing the three Brands waiting in front, Yersin's eyes lit up, and he immediately swung the reins and accelerated forward.

And after getting close to Brand and the other three.

His expression suddenly changed again, and he began to complain dissatisfiedly to Andy and Finn:

"Looking at your current state, you haven't been promoted recently, right?

Are you two hiding it too well?

Don't even tell me? "

Hearing these familiar words, Andy and Finn reluctantly began to explain to Yersin under Brand's gloating gaze.

It wasn't until they promised to go back for a treat that Yersin reluctantly revealed the matter and turned to ask another question that made Brand a little curious:

“By the way, who among you two was promoted first?

Didn't you say that you would take advantage of being promoted first to initiate a duel? What happened? "

Speaking of this, Finn's face suddenly became extremely gloomy.

But Andy explained with a smile:

"The duel is cancelled.

When I was the first to be promoted, and then arrived at the Cecil family castle with several boxes of white gloves, ready to throw them in Finn's face.

Finn is in the process of being promoted behind closed doors.

After waiting for two days, Finn was promoted directly and smoothly.

After comprehensive consideration, I decided to save him some face! "

As soon as these words came out, Finn's face became even more ugly.

However, he did not make any rebuttal.

——He really lost out on the matter of promotion time.

While chatting, the long transport team heading north also continued to move forward.

After chatting on the roadside, the four Brands also began to slowly follow the team.

These goods will next stop briefly in Claude and Cecil Territory.

Later, the transportation teams of the Claude and Cecil families will also join.

They will go north to the Morning Flower Territory together, send it to the trading ship heading to the Elf Forest, and finally sell it in the Elf Forest.

By then, several of their families will earn a lot of wealth.

At this time, looking at the large carriages filled with goods next to him, Brand suddenly sighed:

“I don’t know how long our business with Elf Forest can continue smoothly.

The demons, undead, swamp and crypt races that have smuggled over have become more and more active recently.

Judging from the intelligence on my side, the situation is not very good.

Some time ago, I looked through the records of mainland wars in the previous era.

Back then, when all the tribes on the mainland launched a joint attack on the Undead Empire, the Undead caused war and panic throughout the continent.

There are basically not many places to survive in the entire continent. It is just that the enemies faced are strong and weak. "

Hearing this, Yersin shook his head and said:

“That was the most intense period of the war you’re talking about.

At present, the major legions of the empire and the Judgment Department have not relaxed their domestic inspections, so the territory of our empire is actually fine.

In the future, as long as our empire and the northern part of the Elf Forest do not become the main battlefield.

Over a long period of time, the most we should do is increase the cost of trade a lot. "

Having said this, Yersin asked again:

"By the way, I heard that Chenhua Ling has begun to comprehensively strengthen its military?"

Brand nodded and said:

"The Morning Flower Territory is always on the empire's border on the northern coast, and is responsible for border patrols.

[Yaohuo Palace] also used a fleet to conduct a cross-sea expedition. Of course I have to pay attention to it.

In fact, I think you also need to speed up your preparations for war.

Over the past few years, everyone has made a lot of wealth, and now is the time to use them. "

Yersin nodded and said:

“Although I’m a little slower than you, I’m already making arrangements.

Next, the Holland Territory will also begin to recruit troops, and then strengthen defenses in each town.

In the future, I am also planning to purchase some means of dealing with the undead from the Light Cult Secret Society.

They are experts in dealing with the undead.

I think after some time, their various products will definitely start to increase in price. "

Brand smiled and said:

"Wise move! We at Free Iris are now also purchasing military supplies from various places, and the Secret Society of Light is also among our choices."

At the end of the sentence, Brand and Yersin turned their eyes to Andy and Finn.

Finn shook his head first and said:

“Unlike you two, I don’t have that much power in the Chesil Territory.

My eldest brother is not ready to start comprehensively strengthening the military right now.

In his view, there is always a process to the outbreak of war.

For the time being, our family is only increasing military expenditures.

But in the future, I will find ways to make some more positive responses. "

Immediately afterwards, Andy also spoke:

“Finn and I are in a similar situation.

Next, my eldest father will gradually transfer the power of the family to me.

When the time comes, I will follow your pace step by step. "

While we were chatting, we passed by the window of a carriage carriage.

Mr. Romien turned his head and looked over, then sighed to them:

"Unknowingly, all of you have become some of the strongest men in the empire.

The heirs of our family seem to be better than you. "

Hearing this, Brand smiled and said:

"The Knicks are sixteen now, right?

I heard Chris say that he has now entered the Imperial Business School? And he seems to be an honors student in the first grade? "

Mr. Romien waved his hand and said:

“The cultivation talents of our Romine family members have never been very good, and Nicks is only slightly talented in business.

Allowing him to go to business school for further studies can be regarded as making the best use of his talents. "

After saying this, Mr. Romien turned to Andy and Finn, smiled and congratulated:

"Congratulations on your successful promotion. Our empire has two more high-level combatants!"

…

After chatting all the way to Cloud City, they made arrangements for the caravan.

In the evening, the Claude family held a banquet in the castle to celebrate Andy's successful promotion.

Brand attended with Sonia and Janice.

Then, the next evening.

A banquet was also held at the Chesil family castle to celebrate Finn's promotion.

That night, when the banquet was over.

The study in the Chesil family castle.

Janice told Finn and Mr. Cecil what she thought:

"I am going to officially join Morning Flower Collar and become a member of the North Holland family."

After hearing this, he was stunned for a moment, and Mr. Chesil said curiously:

"Why do you suddenly want to officially join the Morning Flower Collar?

According to the contents of the contracts you signed in the past, you must serve Brand before the Grand Magister.

Is this any different from joining Morning Flower Collar? "

Hearing this, Janice spread her hands and asked:

"The difference is obvious, isn't it?

When I become the Grand Magister in the future, the North Holland family's investment in me will be in vain. "

Hearing what Janice said, Mr. Cecil couldn't help but smile and said:

"You are very ambitious! Great Mage, I don't even dare to think about it now."

After a brief pause, Mr. Cecil continued thoughtfully:

"If you want to join the North Holland family, it doesn't matter to me. You are already losing money anyway.

Now I don't expect you to do anything else.

Of course it would be best if she could become Brand's wife, but it didn't matter if she couldn't.

Just live a good life in Chenhualing and help your family stay in touch with Chenhualing and maintain a good relationship. "

Hearing this, Janice frowned and said dissatisfied:

"Father! How could you say that about your daughter?"

Mr. Cecil spread his hands happily and said:

"Did I say anything wrong? You made me so angry when you were planning to elope with that wild boy!

But now it's just a matter of changing the target to Brand.

Of course, I have no problem with you following Brand.

Under Brand's care, you now live a prosperous life.

In addition, he has enjoyed resources and inheritance that ordinary people cannot enjoy, and his future in the field of magic has become extremely broad.

From this point of view, it is actually good for you to join the North Holland family early if you have no intention of becoming a lord.

Sooner or later, this guy Brand will become the top figure in the magic world of our Human Alliance, and when the time comes, you can also benefit from it,"

At this time, Finn suddenly said curiously:

"So this time it should be the same as in the past, Brand has got something good again and is ready to be open to library members?

Because the value is even greater, is it required to completely join the North Holland family to enjoy it this time? "

As soon as these words came out, when Mr. Cecil looked surprised, Janice nodded with a smile and said:

"Finn is still smart. If Mr. Brand intends to relax restrictions in the future, I will fight for you first.

Also, be careful, Finn, maybe one day you won’t be my opponent. "

Hearing this, Finn said calmly:

"I'm always ready for your challenge.

But for now, you'd better be promoted to a magister first. "

Janice smiled and said:

"This won't take long."