Imperial Crown

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As long as you give up your bottom line, you can live comfortably.

This sentence does make sense, at least Marquis Faraday has a deep understanding of it now.

In the first few days of being captured, he was also in a state of panic. Although he was under house arrest in name, the magic-sealing steel shackles on his hands had never been opened.

These shackles have been used to lock up countless people. They have a greasy smell, which is a bit pungent when you smell them up close.

God has mercy on him. Although Faraday is also a Level 2 Transcendent, he has basically not missed a single combat skill. His only combat experience is the club fight before inheriting the title.

With his hands chained, no food, no beauties, lying in the house all day, it is as boring as it can be.

He is really fed up with this situation.

But Raven, who was expected to come and treat him as a VIP, never showed up.

"Nord nobles are so rude!"

Raven is only a baron, and he is a marquis! Even if he was defeated, he should be treated with enough courtesy!

However, the situation is stronger than the person.

In the past few days, he gradually figured it out. Since he surrendered, Eivor was destined not to go back.

His Highness the Grand Duke didn't like him in the first place. Once the news of his surrender came, it would be hard to say whether he would still have the status of marquis.

Why did he surrender in the first place?

Wouldn't it be much better to go up and fight Raven, fight a few moves, and then be defeated and captured?

But at that time, the thousand cavalry broke through the formation under the blessing of the hymn of courage, and Raven's unparalleled power made Faraday have no time to think, and he could only make decisions based on instinct.

Time cannot be reversed, and the big mistake has been made.

It would be better to sell it for a good price while he is still a marquis!

"Raven should receive my gift now, right?"

Faraday changed his posture and imagined his beautiful future.

Anyway, the title will not be his any longer, so he can sell everything he can, including the territory, castle, population...

I heard that Raven also has the title of Little Bee, so it is not impossible to give his 11-year-old daughter to him.

Although he may never be a noble again, compared to Palmer who was shattered into pieces, his future is quite promising!

Fine wine, beautiful women, it seems nice to spend the rest of your life like this, right?

Faraday couldn't help but hum.

Bang, the door opened, and the hyena walked in.

"Did Baron Raven ask you to invite me?" Faraday immediately jumped up from the bed. Although he was a head lower than the hyena, he still raised his chin and said arrogantly:

"Do you regret it now? You have beaten and scolded me before!"

"But as a noble, I will not argue with a lowly guy like you. Now, kneel on the ground and give me..."

"Ah~~!!!"

Before he finished speaking, the hyena raised his palm and slapped Faraday in the face.

A palm print appeared on the fat face and swelled up quickly, just like a monkey's butt.

Faraday covered his face, bleeding from the corner of his mouth, and was already stunned:

"What are you doing? I am a marquis!!!"

The hyena's fist answered him:

"Marquis! Marquis! Damn marquis!"

The hyena was so angry.

I thought I could take this opportunity to please the baron, but I didn't expect to make the baron so angry.

Hyena had thought that Faraday was honest before!

A left hook, a right hook, and finally a swinging punch.

Faraday was like a sandbag. He was hit by the last punch and flew up on the spot. He fell on his back with a plop and spit out a mouthful of broken teeth.

Fortunately, he was supported by the foundation of the second-level extraordinary. Otherwise, he would have been half dead after these three punches.

But now it is not good. His face is swollen like a pig's head, and there are two sausages hanging on his mouth. He can't even spit out his tongue.

"Why, why..."

Faraday wanted to ask why, but he couldn't speak at all.

After a disgusted look, the hyena kicked him in the stomach: "Take him away!"

Looking at Faraday being carried away by the soldiers, the hyena was also a little confused-

What did Faraday give to make the baron so angry?

At the same time, Raven was still angry.

He couldn't figure out how Faraday had the guts to tease him like this!

At the same time, he couldn't help but feel that one should not judge a person by his appearance.

Although Faraday was morally corrupt and looked like a pig, he still had his bottom line and righteousness!

"Knock, knock, knock," Raven said casually:

"Come in!"

Lancha walked in with his iconic high eyebrows and saluted:

"Baron, thank you for treating my soldiers equally."

Although he still disagreed with Raven's way of governing the army, Lancha had always been a person who distinguished between gratitude and resentment and dealt with things on a case-by-case basis.

After this victory, when distributing the spoils, Lancha's 1st Independent Corps not only received rewards, but also was fully equipped with plate armor, greatly improving its combat effectiveness.

In addition, the care given to the wounded was basically the same as that of the Eagle Army, and many soldiers who would have died survived.

"They are not only your soldiers, but also my soldiers. Isn't that the way it should be?" Raven said with a smile.

"I called you here this time to tell you that since the independent army has almost recovered, we should set off first, move north, and take a foothold for me in Bolan County."

Lancha saluted and said, "Yes, Baron."

Just as he was about to leave, he glanced at the wooden box on the table - it was not high-grade, and it looked like an ordinary cheap dressing box. How could it appear on Raven's table?

Lancha was not a person who liked to meddle in other people's business, so he retracted his gaze and turned around.

But Raven was still angry: "Lancha, is Faraday so upright?"

"What?" Lancha stopped, his face full of confusion.

Lancha had met Marquis Faraday several times, and had heard a lot of rumors about him.

He was mean, shameless, vulgar, and dirty. He did a lot of things to bully men and women. He was simply a shame for the nobility.

The only thing that had nothing to do with the word "upright" was that he had nothing to do with it.

Influenced by the doctrine, Lancha could not say bad things behind people's backs, and considered the wording:

"As far as I know, the character of Marquis Faraday is, uh... as reliable as his appearance."

"Haha, you are wrong this time." Raven pushed the box in front of Lancha:

"Although not as good as your father, he is also a person of character."

"Otherwise, he would not send this to me."

At this time, Lancha always felt a little strange when his father was mentioned, but who made him a surrendered person, so he could only bear any dissatisfaction.

At the same time, he was a little curious, did he really misunderstand Marquis Faraday?

After opening the box, Lancha's expression became a little strange: "...Lord Raven, I think this does not conflict with my conclusion."

"What?" Raven felt that his mind was a little confused: "You mean, he humiliated me so much, but it still can't prove his bottom line?"

Is Lancha deliberately flattering himself and saying that he is completely his own? Doesn't he really consider himself an Eivor at all?

But Lancha shouldn't have this kind of personality.

"Ah, humiliation?" Lancha was stunned for a moment, then his face showed a sudden realization: "Oh, so that's it."

"Lord Raven, you completely misunderstood."

"This is Marquis Faraday, expressing his absolute loyalty to you!"

Raven: "...????"

He picked up a wooden ruler from the corner of the table, reached into the box, and picked up the things inside.

A pair of underwear.

Silk texture, fat like a tablecloth, and there was a striking yellow stain in the middle, which looked like a rising sun flag at first glance.

Raven's mouth twitched:

"You Eivor people, just use this thing to pledge your loyalty?!"

Lancha looked a little embarrassed:

"This is a long story, there are more than a dozen legends related to it."

"However, offering your underwear is like a beast showing its soft belly to a person. In Eivor, it is an expression of absolute submission."

This time it was Raven's turn to be stunned.

He put down the ruler, scratched his head, looked at the underwear in the box, and scratched his head again.

He had lived two lives and had seen a lot of things, but this was the first time he had heard of such a custom!

No, if you want to express your loyalty, can't you just write a letter?

Do you have to send underwear?

Even if you want to send it, can't you wash it?

With a sigh, Raven's expression tightened.

It's broken!

"Lancha, go find Hyena and ask him to bring Faraday to me, quickly!"

Bang——

The door opened.

Hyena rushed in and said, "Sir, the matter is done!"

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Raven asked with a glimmer of luck: "...Where is Faraday?"

Hyena took out a wooden box from behind like a treasure: "It's here!"

"I..." Raven's eyes widened.

How did you move so fast? Are you addicted to being a cavalryman?

But after all, this was an order Raven had given himself, and it was too late to regret it now. He could only sigh and wave his hand:

"Got it, leave the things, and you all can go out."

Hyena was a little confused, but since the baron had calmed down, that was a good thing.

Put the box on Raven's desk and turned to leave.

After the door closed, Raven opened the wooden box, and Faraday's pig head appeared in front of him.

"Alas..." Raven smiled bitterly, and he was almost crying.

If Faraday was really willing to be loyal, he could directly send an army to force Faraday back to his territory, and maybe he could directly get all the property of his family.

Marquis family!

Even the marquis in the principality, the family background is not comparable to that of ordinary nobles, I'm afraid he can at least get hundreds of thousands of gold coins, right?

And if Faraday is willing to cooperate, Raven can completely use his Eivor bloodline to make a fuss, and he can also be a "king supporter" for once, supporting him as a puppet to gain certain political advantages.

Now, there is only a head left.

Although a corpse can be exchanged for some money, it is nothing compared to a living person!

"You are really hurting others and yourself!" Raven pointed at Faraday's head and cursed, then closed the box with a bang.

But the head also has its uses.

It's time to recycle the waste.

Raven thought for a while, took out a blank piece of letter paper, and started writing.

After finishing the letter, Raven called Hu Xia and Ho Yaz.

Raven stared at Hu Xia, put his hands on the table, and asked seriously:

"Hu Xia, can I trust your ability?"

A premonition appeared in Hu Xia's heart - the Baron must have seen my hidden wisdom and is going to entrust me with an important task!

What will it be, will he let me lead the army to fight, or will he promote me to be his military advisor?

Hoyaz is here, maybe the Baron wants him to formulate the tactics of the next Wind King's troops.

If this is done, maybe he can become a knight!

Hu Xia straightened his back, and the four gold rings on his hands sparkled:

"Yes, my Lord, you can trust me completely!"

"Even if the next test may endanger your life?" Raven asked again.

Hu Xia nodded vigorously.

"Very good!" Raven nodded approvingly, and pushed the wooden box containing Faraday's head and the letter he had just written in front of Hu Xia.

"Next, I will appoint you as my diplomatic ambassador, and you will represent me in contacting the Principality of Eivor."

"The first task is to deliver this wooden box containing Faraday's head and this letter to Grand Duke Eivor VIII."

Hu Xia's head buzzed.

Now is the battle stage!

He has already killed three earls of the other side, as well as the Marquis Faraday. Going there now is just like committing suicide.

He finally knew why Hoyaz was coming too - it was too far from the Blue Castle, and Hoyaz was responsible for escorting him!

"Of course, you can refuse." Raven spread his hands and said, "I can choose someone else to represent me."

Raven's tolerant attitude made Hu Xia feel a little relieved.

Do you really want to refuse?

This trip is destined to be very dangerous, but because of this, it is time to reflect his personal value!

How much credit can you get as a clerk?

Not everyone is Old Gordon.

On the contrary, if I can complete the mission this time and come back, I will definitely be able to gain the trust of the Baron and join his core circle.

Moreover, the Baron has always been clear about rewards and punishments. If I can complete this mission, then maybe I can be awarded the title of knight - that is a leap for the entire family class!

Even if I die unfortunately, the Baron will not treat his family unfairly.

If you have to fight, you have to fight!

Thinking of this, Hu Xia said seriously and solemnly:

"My Lord, I am willing to take this job!"

Raven nodded with satisfaction: "I didn't misjudge you."

As he said, his eyes swept across the faces of Hu Xia and Ho Yaz: "What I am going to say next, you two must remember it clearly."

This conversation lasted nearly 2 hours.

"That's all." Raven cleared his throat: "Remember, you represent me and the entire Eagle Army."

"Once you make this clear, you will know what to say, what not to say, and what attitude to use to say it."

"Any other questions?"

Hu Xia and Ho Yaz looked at each other, and replied in a serious manner: "No more!"

"Then go ahead, and leave immediately after you are ready!"

The two said goodbye and left.

Raven leaned back in the chair, playing with the feather pen that Lux gave her.

Sending an envoy is itself part of Raven's next strategy.

The reason why he didn't send an envoy before was because Raven's reputation was not enough and he was not qualified to communicate with the other party.

Now that he has won three consecutive games, this concern no longer exists.

Faraday's head also accelerated this process.

If you just keep fighting, it will only arouse the other party's resistance.

Having a communication channel gives the other party an additional option to solve the problem through negotiation rather than war.

Having a way out often makes people lose the courage to risk everything.

This is true for a person and a country.

However, what you can't get on the battlefield, you can't get at the negotiation table.

The war will not stop.

The next day, Lancha led the 1st Independent Corps to set off first.

On the same day, Raven issued an order for the whole army to prepare and set off in 7 days.

And just 2 days before Raven was about to leave the Sighing Wall.

Archbishop Thomas and Earl Tyrone came together.

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