Chapter 308: Baron Hopman’s Counterattack (Yan Guiren Ten Thousand Rewards Plus Update 2)
Archmage Tolga's mobility is truly resolute. A piece of flying equipment was thrown on the spot, which was the same dark cloud that Grete saw when he first met him. He pulled Grete directly onto the cloud.
Lynn, Aurora, and Bernard filed forward. Mr. Troca meowed and jumped into Grete's arms, while the golden skeleton turned into a string of bone chains as usual and was put into the space bag by Master Linn. Archmage Tolga stamped his foot down, and dark clouds filled the air and rose from the ground.
His move was indeed decisive. The next day, Baron Hopman himself received the news that his eldest son had died in a duel.
"What? Clayton is dead?!"
The baron exerted force on his hand, and the silver cup engraved with exquisite patterns was immediately crushed into a ball. The bright red wine gurgled out between the fingers, like blood between the fingers and even in the heart. He stared at the knight of the earldom standing upright in front of him, gritted his teeth, and his cheek muscles became tangled:
"Who did it? Who killed him?"
Knight David bowed slightly, stepped forward, and calmly handed over the earl's personal letter. When the baron took the letter, he took another step back and stood upright. From beginning to end, not a word was said.
He was only two years younger than the Earl of Inverness. He received knightly education at the Earl's Mansion and grew up with the Earl. Everyone in the earldom knows that he is the right-hand man of the current earl. In some informal situations, he can almost represent the earl himself.
This time, it was also because the eldest son of an important in-law in the earldom and the lord of the neighboring territory died, so the earl of Inverness sent him to come overnight with a letter. And Baron Hopmann has not given up his seat, shown no courtesy, or even called him a name since they met!
So Knight David kept his lips tightly shut. Baron Hopmann read the letter at a glance, turned back to the first page with trembling hands, read it again, and then read it again. Finally, he raised his eyes, glared at Knight David, and said in a deep voice:
"What do you mean, Lord Count?"
"Your Majesty, the Earl, expresses deep condolences for the death of Young Master Ling." Knight David bowed lightly, his tone was strict and extremely formal:
"I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Baron and his lady. The Count said that on the day of your prince's funeral, he and his wife will definitely attend on time."
"..."
Baron Hopman's anger grew even brighter. Although he has three sons, the second son is weak and the third son was sent to the Spring Temple to become a priest. Only the eldest son is the most accomplished and is already a level 7 knight at a young age. And now, this eldest son, who he had high hopes for, is dead!
died!
died!
And the Earl of Inverness actually refused to help him and began to take revenge on the person who killed his son!
"Where did that magician come from?" he asked with suppressed anger. Knight David lowered his eyes slightly, then raised his eyes for a moment and looked directly at the Baron. In a moment, I had already organized my answer in my mind.
He can be regarded as watching the eldest lady grow up. Knight Hopman dared to be rude to the eldest lady and deserved his death. Since that Nordmark mage stood up for the eldest lady and stood on the Earl's side, he should not be disturbed!
Let me reveal a little about the little mage’s background so that the baron can be less delusional and not disturb the little mage:
"He is a guest invited by the lady. A fourth-level arcanist and a third-level magician. During the duel, there were two fifth-level magicians who claimed to be his followers. One of them is said to be a disciple of the archmage. In addition, there is another A barbarian follower whose combat level is suspected to be level seven.
——After the duel, a thirteenth-level great magician activated his flying magic weapon and took him and his followers away from the scene on the spot. "
"..."
The Baron drew a silent breath.
According to the convention of the Magic Council, only magicians above level 10 can be called archmages. If the teacher of the thirteenth-level magician and the fifth-level magician are not the same person, it means that the murderer who killed his son has at least two great magicians standing behind him!
And with the strength of the baron, can it fight against the two great magicians?
Baron Hopmann knew without taking stock: Absolutely impossible.
In their barony, the highest combat power on the surface is himself, a ninth-level knight; the highest combat power secretly is an assassin taken in many years ago, level 7; in terms of legal power, the highest level is the old priest who has just returned. Level 8...
Three people tied together are not enough to beat one Archmage.
so what should I do now?
Could it be that you just endure this tone?
Knight David bowed and retired. Baron Hopman thought over and over again, but still couldn't make a decision. It wasn't until two days later that he heard another piece of bad news from Pastor Farren, who was escorting his eldest son's body:
"What? The little pastor said that our family's bloodline is a hereditary disease?!"
"He did say that!" Pastor Farren burst into tears. There is no other way. We have to rely on our family for our retirement, and we must put aside our own responsibilities:
"Hundreds of people at the scene heard it! If it hadn't been like this, the young master wouldn't have insisted on dueling with him in order to protect the honor of the family! I can't persuade him at all! There's nothing I can do to persuade him! If I were 20 years younger, I would have such an old bone I went there myself, how could I let Clayton..."
Baron Hopman frowned. Now it is no longer a son's matter, but a family matter - what's worse is that in full view of the public, the son suddenly fell to the ground and died during the battle, which almost confirmed the other party's statement!
If the words of this little mage spread, there will be huge problems in the family's marriages with foreign countries, or even the family sending their children to study elsewhere. What grudge does that little mage have against Clayton? With just one sentence, he will cut off the foundation of their family?
If you could have endured it, or you could have tolerated it temporarily and allowed Xu Tu to take revenge, then now you can no longer bear it!
Baron Hopmann sat in his study all night. The next day, he went to Inverness in person and visited the Earl. On the fourth day, a letter passed through many people and was delivered to Gretel's mage tower.
Master Tolga came personally to deliver the message. He took the coffee from Grete, stirred it with a spoon, and said with a wry smile:
"Little Grete, just...how should I put it, someone asked me to ask you a favor..."
"Master, you're welcome." Gretel smiled sincerely:
"You once invited me to join the School of Change. Although I didn't join, I have always been grateful for your friendship. If you have anything to say, just say it. As long as you can do it, I will definitely agree."
Archmage Tolga breathed a sigh of relief. "That Baron Hopman, didn't his son die? The baron meant that his son died in a duel, and he didn't want to pursue it..."
Grete's face was slightly stagnant, but out of politeness, he did not retort. Archmage Tolga was also a little embarrassed to speak, but he was entrusted by others and had to say it in one breath:
"The Baron hopes that you can attend his son's funeral, apologize in front of the guests, and take back what you said before."
When Grete heard "attend the funeral", she had already started to nod. However, after hearing the last sentence, his neck stiffened and he asked:
"Which sentence?"
"That's what you said... there is a hereditary disease in their family..."
Gretel lowered his head and pondered. Archmage Tolga persuaded him:
"Little Grete, I know it's really difficult for a mage to retract his research conclusion. But no matter what, it's just a sentence. You are young and if you say something wrong occasionally, others won't care. You see, their family Very sincere..."
He pushed over a gift list, which was densely packed with at least ten lines of gifts, starting with a certain amount of gold coins and a certain amount of silk. This gift was of great value, but Gretel didn't even look at it. He just lowered his head and whispered:
"But this is true..."
"But this sentence is related to their life and death! If this sentence spreads, no one in the noble circle will be willing to marry, which is equivalent to cutting off their livelihood..."
"But this is the truth. The truth will not become a lie just because I deny it." Gretel suddenly raised his head:
"Master Tolga, you said that if other families don't marry with them, it means they will be cut off from their livelihood. But if I declare that this statement is false, then those men and women who don't know anything and just marry with them, won't they? Is it like losing your way of life?"
——It’s not like we want them to have no heirs! After explaining the matter clearly, those who are still willing to marry can still marry. Find a lower-level nobleman with less favorable conditions. If you pay more, there is always a way! But by hiding the matter, wouldn’t it be equivalent to me helping them to cheat on their marriage?
Archmage Tolga was speechless for a moment. He thought for a while and said seriously:
"But they also said that if you refuse to withdraw, they will file a complaint with the parliament, saying that you maliciously attacked their family and slandered their honor! Are you sure?"
There was deep concern in his tone. Grete's face suddenly darkened:
"Then let them come! The truth is the truth and will not turn out to be false! Your Excellency, Archmage, please send a message back for me. I cannot apologize, and please take back the gift. At most , I don’t take the initiative to publicize their family’s affairs on other occasions.
——If they really want to sue me for malicious slander, I will publish a paper in "Arcana" and explain the issue of genetic diseases clearly! "
"This, this is not necessary..."
Archmage Tolga was in a hurry, with a wry smile on his face. Regardless of others, Gretel said that he would release "Arcane", which was really not a threat. In just over a year, he has already published two "Arcana" articles, and it seems that it will not be difficult to publish another one.
Once the genetic disease is published in "Arcane", it will not only be known to a small number of nobles in a region, but to the entire kingdom, and even to the nobles on the opposite continent, it will become a household name within a few months!
It’s not like the Lord of Glory didn’t secretly subscribe to “Arcane” and “Magic”…
He sighed in annoyance, said goodbye and left. Alas, no matter what, Grete promised not to publicize it to the outside world, so it can be considered that the communication has achieved results...
However, Baron Hopmann did not appreciate it. In other words, when a marriage was about to be concluded, the other party suddenly changed his mind, forcing him to intensify the pressure. Within a few days, Master Tolga came to visit Grete again:
"Little Grete, why don't you give in? You know, the Hopman family has always had a good relationship with the Council. They are the ones who provide stable supplies to our Alchemy Guild for several goods. For example, the rubies from the Southern Black Continent. , recently they announced that a ship did not arrive at the port and the rubies were out of stock..."
"Is it troublesome?" Grete asked with concern. The Archmage sighed:
"It's a big one, and the quality of the gems is pretty good. It can be kept in stock for a year. The trouble is the ruby powder, which is used to enchant the eternal flame. It is used in the largest amount. It seems that it only has a month's stock. The ship of the Congress to the New World Haven’t come back yet…”
A month? Grete's heart moved. Regarding the enchantment of ruby powder to create eternal flames, he had some ideas before, but he was too busy to implement them. Now that the other party has come to the door, it’s time to give it a try...
"Your Excellency Archmage, please give me some time, maybe I can solve this problem. No matter what, I will not make things difficult for the Alchemist Guild."
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