Lord of War

"boom!"

Sean unceremoniously slapped a piece of parchment on the coffee table, because the force was a little too strong, causing the white porcelain tea set on the coffee table to vibrate a few times.

Earl Anton's eyebrows twitched.

But on his face, he didn't dare to show the slightest dissatisfaction.

Not to mention that Sean is very likely to be a member of the Church of God of War, the psychological suppression of the negotiations between the two parties completely made him feel extremely heavy pressure on the Earl.

This was the first time Earl Anton had the desire to stop talking.

Because, he has never been in such a mess—no matter what kind of negotiation, he has always firmly held the upper hand. And most of the time, he can at least use force to solve problems that cannot be solved with words and words. But only this time, Earl Anton really felt very helpless, he couldn't fight with the people from the Church of God of War, could he?

Even in the eyes of Earl Anton, this might be Sean's biggest conspiracy: trying to stir up his anger and make him lose his mind and shoot at him.

Although the Church of the God of War will not interfere with the affairs of the nobles of the Northern Principality Federation, there is a premise: if any noble dares to attack the employees of the Church of the God of War, no matter what the reason is, they will be severely punished. And Xiao En's strength is very low - in the eyes of the high-ranking gold powerhouse, there is no difference between the bronze level and the apprentice, they are all existences that can be crushed to death with one finger.

Earl Anton's ambition is not small, and his strength is also not weak. He even feels that he is expected to become a legend.

If he ruined his life here because of shooting a Bronze-level person like Xiao En, he wouldn't think it was worth it.

Ambitious people often know how to forbear.

Sean is well aware of this. That's why before Anton's bottom line was touched, no matter what Sean did. An Dun would only choose to endure.

"Let's take a look." Sean pushed the parchment in front of An Dun, and said lightly. "Where's the roast leg of lamb? Why haven't you come yet?"

Earl Anton resisted the veins protruding from his forehead, picked up the roll of parchment, and said, "I just ordered the kitchen to prepare it. To bake a perfect leg of lamb, both time and heat are essential, and at least three months will be needed." , Four hours... But during this period, I have already had some appetizers delivered before the main meal."

"Okay." Sean shrugged, "I feel like I could eat a whole sheep."

Earl Anton said with a half-smile, "I'll ask someone to get you a roasted whole lamb."

Sean saw Earl Anton's hand holding the parchment with some force, so that the parchment was slightly deformed. So he stopped talking. It's good that this kind of small disturbance is enough, if it continues blindly, it will only make An Dun completely upset. Sean had studied diplomacy from Neil, William, and Hella for so long, so it was impossible for him not to know these things.

At this time, Sean, Shawshank, and Emily, led by Earl Anton, came to a study in the Black Iron Castle.

This is a small study, the private study of Earl Anton.

The noble's private study has always been used only when entertaining important guests or relatives.

According to normal circumstances, the occasion for Earl Anton to meet Emily, the saint, must be in a formal reception room. Just because of the secrecy and security Sean demanded.

That's why it was changed to a private study - any nobleman, as long as he has a little money, will install a silent magic in the private study to prevent outsiders from eavesdropping. Earl Anton is such an ambitious man. Nature is no exception.

While Earl Anton was looking at the parchment, Sean also began to look around the private study.

The size of this study is not large, and the collection of books is not too large. On the contrary, there are many art collections of various kinds. It's just that most of the art collections are just high-quality fakes, not genuine ones-this is not how high Sean's art appreciation level is. It is his true eye that provides him with this ability to appreciate and distinguish. This ability once allowed Sean to resell the art business for a while, just because he couldn't get involved in too high-level transactions. So you can't make much money.

Because the study is not big, Sean finished his observation quickly.

He found that there were two secret escape passages in this study room, and the entrance and exit of one of them showed signs of looseness, which had obviously been activated recently. The other one doesn't have any signs of activation, but there is a special textured hidden compartment near the entrance and exit. Sean guesses that it is probably the key to open the secret passage.

Sean's eyes fell back on Earl Anton.

At this time, Earl Anton was still carefully reading the parchment, which made Sean somewhat unexpected. Originally, Sean expected that when Earl Anton saw the contents of the parchment, he would immediately be furious. In the worst case, he would throw the parchment on himself and refuse directly. Sean even thought of several words to persuade Earl Anton.

However, Earl Anton read the contents of the parchment so seriously and quietly, which immediately made Sean feel the powerlessness of Earl Anton punching cotton when he was at the gate of the castle before.

As expected of an old fox, he is so calm!

Sean couldn't help cursing inwardly, but on the surface he remained calm.

This kind of silence is also one of diplomatic means and tactics. Whoever loses his composure first will lose his dominant position at the next negotiating table. When Sean was at the gate of the castle before, it took him a lot of time to successfully build up the psychological advantage and upper hand that could defy Earl Anton, and of course it would not be recaptured here. So An Dun didn't speak, and Sean didn't speak either. He just got up and walked to the bookcase, and took out a book at random.

Sean did not expect that the books on the Earl Anton's bookcase were all adventure biographies and knight novels.

Before coming to this world, Sean also liked to read some novels in the Earth Federation. It's just that after coming to this world, he has too many things to be busy with, so he doesn't have much time to read such novels. It was rare to see it at this time, so Sean ignored the dry description techniques of these novels. Afraid that Emily would be bored, he even picked up a knight novel that Emily had mentioned by chance before.

So, these two guys simply took Earl Anton's private study as their own study. Feel free to read the novel.

Seeing this scene, Shawshank couldn't bear to look directly at him. He suddenly regretted that he followed into this study, so he might as well stand guard outside.

At first, Earl Anton thought that Sean and Emily were just showing off for himself, but he still ignored it and began to review the parchment for the thirty-sixth time.

The content written on the parchment is actually very simple, and it can even be said to be straightforward.

This is a magical contract.

A magical contract that can directly affect the soul.

As long as both parties to the contract sign their names, it will take effect immediately. The content of the contract is that the contracting party will become a follower of the contract initiator. This is a contract with no time limit, and it also specifically states that once the contract is signed, the blood of the descendants of the contracting party will also have to obey the order of the contracting party's initiator.

At this time, the name of the contract initiator had already been filled in, but it was not Sean's name, but Emily's name, and only the contract party's column was left blank.

An Dun knew that this column was reserved for his signature. And as long as you sign your name. Then from the moment the contract took effect, he became Emily's follower, and he could not betray Emily for the rest of his life, and he must also obey Emily's command. Even his son and grandson. All the descendants of the family must also obey Emily's orders - this is a contract equivalent to a contract of sale.

It's just that what needs to be obeyed for the settlement and immediate descendants is only Emily's orders. As for the others, even if they belong to the same family as Emily. Nor has the right to order him. But Earl Anton always felt that there was some trap in it that he hadn't discovered. That's why he had to examine it over and over again, trying to find the text trap hidden in the contract.

A full half an hour passed, and An Dun still didn't find anything amiss.

Sean and Emily, on the other hand, seem to have completely forgotten about hunger, and are still immersed in the world of novels. Earl Anton glanced at the magic clock. It was already two or three o'clock in the morning, so he finally lost his composure.

"Cough cough." It was still a non-nutritive cough opening line.

"Wait a minute." Sean suddenly stretched out a finger, and then said, "When I finished this chapter, I was seeing this mercenary leader bring his own men to a church to make trouble, right It’s the most exciting time, let me read it first and then talk about it.”

Earl Anton's veins popped out again.

But this time, he really didn't wait too long. Sean quickly let out a sigh of satisfaction, and then put down the novel.

"If Master Sean likes it, then I will give this to you." Earl Anton said while suppressing his anger.

"Then I won't be polite." Sean was really not polite at all, he just flipped through the novel and put it into the storage ring.

Seeing Sean's actions, Earl Anton's expression changed slightly. He didn't expect that Sean already had this kind of space storage props just because of the bronze mirror. Earl Anton suddenly felt that he seemed to underestimate the young man's identity and status a little too much. In the Church of God of War, being able to own space storage utensils is a truly high-ranking existence, and this kind of people can no longer simply be measured by strength.

Although Sean didn't know why Anton suddenly became cautious and serious, it wasn't a bad thing for him after all, so he said, "Then, Lord Earl, after you read this magic contract, How do you feel?"

"I just want to know one reason." An Dun put the parchment on the table, and asked in a deep voice, "Why?"

"Why?" Sean asked back.

"You know what I'm asking." Earl Anton said in a deep voice. After he thought that Sean was a very important person in the Church of God of War, his mentality was instantly placed in a very normal position. The perception of poor strength is just a trap.

"Since Your Excellency An Dun is so frank, I might as well be honest." Sean also restrained his playful look, he knew that once an old fox like An Dun showed such an open and honest attitude, then he would It means that the other party does have the intention to cooperate, and it would be very boring to play tricks at this time, "The mercenary group under your hand has been solved by us... Of course, including the one from Ai A young nobleman of the Melian Empire."

"Emeria Empire!" Earl Anton was obviously stunned for a moment, "You mean... I have been with people from the Emeria Empire before..."

Sean nodded, and then said: "Lord Emily's status as a saint is originally a secret, and it will only be revealed after arriving at the Marz Cathedral. I believe you should be clear, Mistress Anton, What kind of sensation will it cause when the Church of the God of War once again reveals a saint with great potential... The Emeria Empire has obviously infiltrated the Principality Federation for a long time, so it was discovered that Lady Emily Because of his identity, there was this targeted assassination."

Emily opened those big eyes, and the way she looked at Sean was full of admiration.

This lie was compiled in a complete set, and there was no need to type a draft, but no one dared not believe it yet.

She took a peek at Shawshank, and found that Shawshank also had a serious look on his face, and there was even a kind of excitement and excitement about participating in a secret operation.

devil!

Emily complained softly in her heart.

Hearing Xiao En's words, An Dun really showed a grateful look.

"For the sake of the overall situation, I think it's dangerous to keep your private mercenary, so I ordered it to be removed." Sean said lightly, "At present, the Emeria Empire does not know that their action plan has failed. We have won precious time for Lady Emily...so we decided to rush over to negotiate with you, Lord Anton, before the guards of the Pope arrive....The Knight of the God of War from the Cathedral of Marz Once they arrive, they will definitely conduct a thorough investigation, and then..."

An Dun could not help but shudder, he knew very well what would happen to him once such a matter was thoroughly investigated.

However, he still didn't understand: "Then...Master Xiao En, why did you..."

"Choose you?" Sean smiled, and finally let the old fox bite the hook by himself, "It's very simple.... Lady Emily's personal power has been greatly depleted in this battle, and these depletion It was because of the trouble you caused, Mr. Earl, so it is very normal for us to come to you to ask for compensation. ... However, what Mrs. Emily wants is not just this kind of claim, but a batch of compensation. She is only loyal to her followers...the church is not as peaceful as you imagine, Mr. Anton, and the conflict between the Pope and the two holy sons has gradually been unable to cover up."

An Dun's pupils shrank suddenly, what Sean said in the last sentence was the secret inside the church.

It was good that he hadn't heard it before, but now that he heard it, he had almost no choice. It means that An Nuo is forcing him to choose a team. If you want to say regret, then he really regrets the sentence he asked just now. But thinking about it the other way around, being able to know this kind of secret is at least an expression of Sean's trust in him.

At this moment, An Dun, the old fox, was obviously a little dizzy from Xiao En's milk soup.

In other words, even though he knew that there was still a lot to make a big fuss about, he didn't want to ask any more questions. He was afraid that he would ask some secrets that he shouldn't know, and then he might not even know how he died.

Seeing Anton's hesitant look, Sean decided to add one last fire.

"The mere position of earl is too aggrieved for a talent like you, Mr. An Dun. With your skills and strength, even if you can't become a grand duke for the time being, you should be able to take the position of marquis with ease."

An Dun's eyes suddenly lit up. (To be continued) If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. )