Tome of Blood

Beigang.

When the mighty Castel cavalry "suppressing bandits" returned, the original 1,500-man team had become more than 2,000.

The citizens stood on both sides of the street, looking curiously at the troops entering the city gate, especially those descended soldiers who were in the middle of the army and had already disarmed, with the violet logo clearly on their armor and shields.

"It's those violets that are raging in the north!"

"Are they the ones? I heard that those noble masters were beaten to the point of crying..."

"That's right! I heard that even Baron Nasser's house was robbed by them, um, it's that bastard who forcibly pushes the right of the first night in the territory!"

"Well done! What a shame for us!"

"However, in the end it was still defeated by the Earl."

"After all, the Earl is more powerful. She is the one who can lead Castel to defeat the coalition forces of the two duchies!"

"What do you think... the Earl will deal with these broken soldiers?"

"Should let Violet pay the ransom."

"It's a pity... The Earl is also a wise lord who hates the misconduct of the nobles. It would be great if the Earl could keep them."

"Hey, it doesn't matter whether the Violet soldiers stay or not, the key lies in their commanders. I heard that Violet's rout can be organized thanks to the commanders."

"Commander? Are you also a nobleman?"

"Of course it is, it seems to be the descendant of an ancient family or something..."

"That feeling is quite similar to the Earl."

"..."

The citizens talked a lot and looked curiously at the troops entering the city.

In the team, Baron Bettel and Agnes, who had already confiscated their weapons, rode side by side, surrounded by layers of Castel knights.

Listening to the discussion of the citizens, Agnes turned her head, looked at Baron Bettel, and said with a smile:

"Brother Guillaume, how is it? Count Castel's style evaluation, is it different from what you imagined?"

Baron Betel was silent for a while, then nodded slightly.

Agnes looks happier:

"So...don't worry, she's different from other nobles, and her style of acting is more like Willett's. I think...after becoming her vassal, you should have a better life than in Violet."

"After all, one of the important reasons why you were willing to follow my father all the time was because our Willett family treated civilians well!"

After hearing what Agnes said, Baron Bettel fell silent.

He is not unaware of Earl Castel's reputation. During this period of guerrilla warfare in the Northland, he also heard a lot about Earl Castel's deeds from local civilians.

For that legendary girl, it is impossible to say that she is not curious or appreciative.

It's just that it was out of standpoint and family grievances that it was impossible for him to reconcile with the other party.

With this in mind, Baron Bettel suddenly remembered the cry of the Willett clan when the Willett family was deprived of their titles and demoted to commoners:

"Castel! We, Willett, are enemies to the death with you!"

but now……

Looking at Agnès's smug smile at the side, and seeing the other party's naturalness and ease when talking about Castel, he was finally sure... the real last direct descendant of the Willett family, really Everything is let go.

Looking at Agnes's expression, Baron Bettel's mood is a bit complicated.

For years, revenge on Castel had been a part of his life.

But now, someone suddenly told him that all the grievances and grievances in the past were settled, and the enemies in the past were also reconciled with the suzerain he served.

Honestly, it's impossible without the psychological impact.

Baron Bettel feels that he still needs some time to get used to it, and it will also take some time to accept it.

But the development of the matter is so dramatic. What he faces is not only reconciliation, but on the basis of reconciliation, he becomes the other party's vassal and swears allegiance to the other party.

When he first heard the news, he even... planned to die alone.

But the arrival of Agnès made his originally planned termination lose its foundation and reason.

Baron Bettel was at a loss.

He is not at a loss because of where he is going.

He is a nobleman, but also a knight. He knows that he will become a vassal of Castel, and he also knows that he has no reason to fight against Castel.

But...he really didn't know how to face this young earl who was an enemy in the past and was now about to become his lord, and he didn't know how the other party would treat him.

After all, he has been stirring up wind and rain in the rear of Castel for more than a month, and refused to surrender even after the war ended. The dog jumped, and the hatred of the northern nobles was almost full.

You know, among the aristocratic manors he plundered, there are even a few belonging to the Earl's Mansion, belonging to the Castel family, that is, the property of the young countess...

He even killed several manor stewards and minor nobles.

Of course, he didn't know until after the robbing and killing.

"Guillaume, here we are. The Earl should be in the study now. The guard knight of the Earl's Palace will take you to see her."

Unknowingly, the team had arrived at the Earl's Mansion, Lahair smiled at Baron Betel and said.

After hesitating for a while, Baron Bettel got off his horse and entered the earl's mansion with Agnes.

As soon as they entered the earl's mansion, the deacons and guard knights who had known the news for a long time greeted them.

"You are Baron Betel?"

Rand, who was already the captain of the Earl's House Guard Cavaliers, looked at Baron Bettel curiously and asked.

Looking at the young knight with star power in front of him, Betel's eyes narrowed slightly.

He nodded:

"Yes, I am Guillaume de Bettel-Villette."

After finishing speaking, Baron Betel noticed that the other party's expression changed suddenly.

The young knight gave him a thumbs up, and then said enthusiastically:

"You are this! We have long been displeased with those nobles who behave in a false manner and act recklessly! Castel needs a real noble and knight like you, and take care of these depraved guys!"

Seeing the admiration on the knight's face, Better was stunned for a moment.

"Okay, come with me, the Earl has been waiting for you for a long time."

Rand laughed.

Following the young knight, Baron Bettel entered the hall of the Earl's Mansion and went up to the second floor. After turning left and right, he came to a low-key but luxurious study.

"My lord, please come in."

The knight gestured.

Baron Betel hesitated for a moment and walked in.

In the study room, a beautiful blond girl was behind the desk, writing something.

"You are Baron Betel?"

The girl put down the quill in her hand and asked curiously.

Baron Betel hesitated for a moment, then nodded silently.

"You came at the right time. This is the future development plan of Baron Bettel sent by the cabinet. You can see if it is realistic."

The girl pointed to a roll of parchment on the table and said.