Tome of Blood

"500,000...too little?"

Charlotte couldn't help raising her voice.

Quasimodo nodded:

"That's right..."

"Master, you don't know. When the old servant was still involved in the operation of the manor ten years ago, at least 1.5 million quintana was shipped from the territory every month."

Charlotte: ...

Good guy!

1.5 million a month...

Annual income of tens of millions?

This is not Blue Star's soft sister coin!

If you really compare it in terms of purchasing power, a Quintana is roughly equivalent to 1,000 to 2,000 yuan of Blue Star, rounded up, this is a monthly income of more than 200 million...

And this is not revenue, but the real money shipped to the manor.

so funny!

If this kind of income is in the Blue Star Dynasty, then they are all the top giants in the country!

Of course, there are supernatural powers in the world of Myria.

The currency system here is still different from that of Blue Star.

But even so, the Castel family can indeed be called an incomparably rich country!

Of course, money is not everything.

For Fanxing's first-level transcendent, money is still very important, but after Yinyue's second-level, money is just a number.

They have too many ways to make money, and they will become less concerned about money, but care about some extraordinary things that are more precious than money.

And many extraordinary things cannot be measured by money.

Even if it is possible, there is often a price but no market.

"Master... I was very surprised at the time when that person was able to spend all the family's treasury for so many years. Looking at it now, I'm afraid not only the person who bought all kinds of magic materials at exorbitant prices to hold evil ceremonies, but also because of the fact that in recent years There is less and less money to ship to the estate."

Quasimodo said in a deep voice.

After hearing his words, Charlotte nodded slightly.

Although the 500,000 Quintana had already made her quite surprised and satisfied, as a lord, no one would dislike the little Quintana in his pocket.

After all, money is needed for everything, and money is also needed for cultivating extraordinary people.

"Not in a hurry, we'll talk about it when we get back to the manor."

Charlotte glanced at the Baron Sharon who had been silent since meeting her, and seemed to be preoccupied, and said in a deep voice.

The carriage drove back to Castell Manor in a mighty manner.

After entering the manor, Baron Sharon, who had been silent all this time, looked around, and finally couldn't help but speak again:

"Miss Charlotte, I heard on the way that something happened to the family? The old lady... is gone?"

Charlotte was not surprised that Baron Sharon knew about the manor.

Castle's turn of events was no small matter in Boulder. Although the convoy must have left Castel a month ago, as long as they rest on the way, it is very likely to hear about the manor from other merchants or local residents.

However, it is obvious that the other party's understanding is quite limited, and it is estimated that they are just hearsay.

Thinking of this, Charlotte's eyes darkened slightly, showing a sad expression:

"Yes, grandma... is already dead. She was bewitched by the Gorefiend Sect and eventually died in an evil sacrifice."

"Has the old lady really fallen? She has become a blood demon? Miss Charlotte... I know that mentioning this will make you very painful, but... as a nobleman of the territory, I still need to ask you clearly, What happened in the manor?"

Baron Sharon asked solemnly.

Charlotte glanced at Sebas on the side, Sebas nodded, took a step forward, and said gracefully:

"Your Excellency Sharon, this matter is a long story..."

Saying that, Sebastian told the Countess of Castel the whole story.

After listening to Sebastian's narration, Baron Sharon's expression gradually became serious.

After a long silence, he let out a long sigh:

"I didn't expect such a thing to happen, Lord Charlotte, please forgive me..."

He naturally changed his address to Charlotte as an adult.

After finishing speaking, he looked at Sebastian's typical elf appearance again, and couldn't help asking:

"I was very concerned just now. I don't seem to have seen you beside Lord Charlotte before. May I ask you?"

"I'm Sebastian, the steward of Castle Manor, Miss Charlotte's loyal servant."

Sebas smiled.

"Sebas?"

Baron Sharon was taken aback.

Soon, his eyes widened again, and he jumped up almost subconsciously:

"Wait? Sebas? That flame elf? You are the president of the Rose Society?!"

Sebastian smiled slightly:

"It's right down."

"But as the president of the Rose Society of the underground gang, why did you become Miss Charlotte's butler?"

Baron Sharon frowned, his expression was a little vigilant and hostile.

Nobles have always looked down on gangsters. Even if Sebastian is powerful, he doesn't like them, and on the contrary, he is full of vigilance.

"Of course it is because the Rose Society has always been a peripheral force of the Castel family, and I have always been a secret servant of the family. It was only after the countess had an accident that I came to the manor to accompany the master."

Sebastian said naturally.

"Will Rose be the peripheral force of the family?"

Baron Sharon's frown deepened.

Obviously, the news about the holy ruling hadn't spread too far two days ago, and Baron Sharon didn't know about it yet. This may be due to the fact that the Holy Royal Court deliberately downplayed the news. After all... a failed ruling is not a Something worth promoting.

Baron Sharon looked at Charlotte, who nodded slightly in approval, but the baron from the territory hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded to Sebas with a frown:

"I see."

After telling the other party the current status of the manor recently, Charlotte inquired about the status of the territory, wanting to see if the other party would take the initiative to talk about the transfer of funds.

However, what she got in return was the other party's official response that "everything is fine in the territory".

Charlotte glanced at Quasimodo, and Quasimodo immediately understood.

He stepped forward and asked respectfully:

"Master Sharon, I look at this month's invoice, the funds sent to the manor... Is it too much less than before?"

"Too much less?"

Sharon was startled.

He picked up the manifest and looked at it, shook his head and said:

"No, it's been the same amount for the past two years."

"But I remember that the funds sent by the territory used to be around 1.5 million Quintanas every month, and sometimes even exceeded 2 million."

Quasimodo frowned.

Sharon was silent for a while, then sighed:

"That was many years ago, it's not the same now."

"Why? Did something happen to the territory?"

Quasimodo asked.

Sharon glanced at him, did not answer, but saluted Charlotte:

"Lord Charlotte, can we...can we talk alone?"

Charlotte raised her eyebrows, she glanced past Quasimodo and Sebastian, and nodded slightly:

"Can."

...

One after the other, Charlotte and Baron Sharon entered the study of the manor.

As soon as he entered the study, Baron Sharon couldn't help asking:

"Master Charlotte, do you know about the family affairs and the territory?"

"Quasimodo has sent a message to the territory, and also summoned several viscounts and barons to Boulder."

Charlotte replied.

As she spoke, she glanced at Baron Sharon again:

"However... there has been no reply."

Baron Sharon's expression was a little awkward.

He coughed lightly and explained:

"My lord Charlotte, you don't know. There were several conflicts between the Castel Territory and the Principality of Vlad last month. The magic tower for communication was damaged and has not been repaired."

Duchy of Vlad?

Charlotte's heart skipped a beat.

The Duchy of Vlad is one of the twelve major duchies of the New Moon Kingdom and a neighbor of the Earl of Castel. The relationship with the Duchy of Boulder has always been delicate.

For a long time, the Earl of Castel, an enclave of the Principality of Boulder, has been in constant conflict with the Principality of Vlad due to commercial competition and territorial disputes.

"The summoned magic tower is broken? You mean, the territory may not have received the summons yet?"

Charlotte asked, frowning.

"Probably."

Baron Sharon thought for a while and replied.

Such a coincidence?

Charlotte's frown deepened.

She thought for a while and continued:

"Leave aside the subpoena in advance. What about the monthly funds that Quasimodo said? I heard that the business in the territory has been booming over the years, and the silver mines have continued to produce. Why is it more expensive than before? Income is less?"

Looking at Charlotte's immature appearance, Baron Sharon sighed and said:

"Master Charlotte, you don't know much about the income structure of the territory, do you?"

"I know that 70% of the income comes from the Castel silver mine, 10% comes from the vassal taxation, and 20% comes from the taxation and commercial income of the demesne."

Charlotte said.

After hearing her answer, Baron Sharon let out a long sigh:

"That's right... 70% of the income of the territory comes from the silver mines, especially the associated mithril mines in the silver mines, which account for the vast majority of the income."

"But the part of the associated mithril mine allocated to the family... is on the verge of exhaustion."