Chapter 314 Opportunity

A study room seemed to have been hit by a storm. Books were thrown all over the floor, tables and chairs were overturned, and the room was in a mess. Ethan sat down by the window, surrounded by the sheer curtain that had been torn from the window. The collar was open, and the man with bloodshot eyes was holding a bottle of spirits in his hand, which was the fuel for his madness. Ethan took a sip of wine and shouted: "You damn old thing, you always look down on me. One day you will know that you are wrong, and all your power and wealth will belong to me !belong to me!"

"dad."

A fourteen or fifteen-year-old girl ran in from behind the door, her youthful face was rather pretty. Seeing Ethan sitting on the ground, she said sadly, "Dad, don't drink so much."

"Go away." Ethan rudely pushed the girl away.

The girl fell to the ground all of a sudden, mist appeared in her eyes, but she tried her best to hold back. Wanting to help Ethan, the alcoholic father grabbed her by the chin and said, "Shut up, leave me alone. You are also a waste. What's the use of me raising you so big? What can you bring me?" , Wealth? Or power? No, you will only spend my money, a lot of money!"

Pushing the girl away, Ethan stumbled to his feet and staggered toward the door. The girl finally couldn't help crying. In her memory, the father in the past is completely different from the present. At that time, he was humble and polite, gentle and amiable. But since his mother passed away, his father has changed. He began to pursue utilitarianism, and even took a fancy to the position of Baron York.

He wants to be the new owner of Sur City!

But the girl knew that her father became what he is now because of her mother's death. When the woman who was as weak as a flower was dying under the torment of illness, the father felt deeply powerless and cursed at fate. Although he is the nephew of the Baron of York, he has no real power, and even the Baron hates and alienates him.

So many people pointed behind his back, and even when his wife was seriously ill, Ethan couldn't afford the medicine and went to Baron York for help, but all he got was ridicule and indifference. His wife just left, and since then, Ethan has gradually become distorted.

On this day, Ethan was drunk in a tavern. After returning, he lay down for a day, and in the evening of the second day, he still went to the tavern. Only the anesthesia of alcohol can make him forget the pain for a while.

When Edward came to meet Sean with a ready-made suit, the two saw Ethan when they met in the bar they had agreed upon. His watch is exquisite and luxurious, but he wears cheap clothes. He smelled of alcohol, but there was an unconscious elegance in his movements, which were subconscious movements cultivated by long-term good habits.

From this point of view, this person should be a down and out nobleman?

"That's right, Mr. Edward,

I am very satisfied with the sample you brought. "Sean said with satisfaction as he fiddled with the ready-made clothes that Edward brought.

"Who is that man?" Edward looked at Ethan.

Sean said "Oh" and said, "That's Mr. Ethan, he is Baron York's nephew. But the Baron himself doesn't like him very much, and even hates him, a poor man."

Edward glanced at Ethan again.

"Mr. Edward, you have to stay in the city for two more days. I will find an opportunity to meet the baron in these two days. He will be very happy to have a businessman like you who brought such superior textile technology to the city of Sur. said Sean.

Edward smiled and said, "That's no problem, as long as Mr. Latis doesn't bother me."

"Latis?" Sean sneered: "That guy hid after you left. He didn't dare to come out to meet people until these two days. Don't worry, you taught him such a profound lesson last time that he didn't dare I won't bother you anymore."

"I can rest assured that."

Edward stayed in the city of Sur, and he used this time to walk around the city. Focusing on going outside the city gate, he silently observed the troops in Storm City, paying attention to their numbers and training. This army is much better than the city defense team of Sur City. No matter in terms of the quality of soldiers or equipment, the city of Sur is not enough.

Their leader, a knight with a serious face, according to Edward's judgment, he has at least level 15 strength. This gave Edward a new understanding of the power structure of this planet. Nobility is linked to strength, but strength is not the only criterion for nobility. This is also normal, every jazz is a vassal of the empire, they are granted titles and territories, strength is not the only criterion for judging.

In addition to power, birth, military exploits, contacts and wealth are all closely related. The most important of these is the bloodline. In the constitution that Edward saw, it was pointed out that titles could be inherited through bloodlines. But only titles above earl are hereditary. Although other titles can be passed on to future generations for inheritance, the successor needs to have enough military merit or other contributions to consolidate the title and territory.

Moreover, the empire also provides room for promotion. Commoners can become knights by accumulating military merits, and knights can also be named barons after making enough contributions. Looking at all the above, the civilizations developed on this planet, their power system is surprisingly similar to that of the earth. Edward showed a thoughtful expression. Is this evolution accidental, or is it inevitable driven by some reason?

In the evening, he saw Ethan again in the bar.

Ethan is arguing with the bartender about something.

"Mr. Ethan, I'm really sorry, your last credit account hasn't been settled yet. I can't let you credit again tonight, otherwise, I will be scolded by the boss." The bartender said.

Ethan grabbed his collar: "Asshole, I will have money in a few days, and I will pay it back together with the last debt. Don't you believe me?"

The bartender said helplessly, "Please don't do this, sir, it will embarrass us all."

At this time, a silver coin fell on the bar, and someone behind Ethan said, "Please give this gentleman a drink. Everything he drinks tonight will be charged to my account."

Ethan turned his head and saw Edward with a smile on his face.

The two found a corner and sat down. After a while, the wine was served, and Ethan was not polite, and took a big sip after taking it. Edward looked at him and said indifferently: "Mr. Ethan's life is very unsatisfactory."

Ethan put down his glass, looked at Edward and said, "You are a stranger, how do you know my name?"

"We have some business dealings with Mr. Sean. Last time I saw Mr. Ethan drinking alone, I felt strange. How could a person like you drink in this kind of bar? Mr. Sean saw my doubts , He told me your identity."

"Then, you look down on me too, right?" Ethan said mockingly: "Uncle York looks down on me, so everyone here looks down on me, and I'm used to it. Anyway, I want to thank you for inviting me to drink this A glass."

After speaking, he stood up and left the bar.

Soon Ethan found that Edward was following him. Ethan stopped and frowned, "Why are you following me?"

"I think there are some things that can be discussed."

"Like what?" Ethan said casually.

Edward looked in the direction of the City Lord's Mansion: "For example, you can change the owner there. If I can choose, I think Mr. Ethan is more suitable."

"Bold!" Ethan lost his voice, "You know what you're talking about? That's enough to put you in jail!"

"I'm just telling the truth. Look at this city, Mr. Ethan. It's so dilapidated, and the people here are barely surviving, not living. Haven't you thought about showing off your ambitions and letting Is the city of Sur a new look?" Edward shook his head and said: "No, if Mr. Ethan is a person who is content with the status quo, he will never be so distressed. So I think Mr. Ethan just lacks an opportunity. And we can provide you with such a chance."

"Opportunity?" Ethan shook his head and said, "As long as Baron York, my dear uncle, is in power for a day, I will never have such an opportunity. And the city of Sur will always be like this."

"Then let the baron disappear. Anyway, no one will cry for the disappearance of a greedy and harsh city lord, right? On the contrary, I think they will support a wise new lord, such as you." Edward said softly.

Words like demons immediately hit a certain part of Ethan's heart. He had thought about this kind of thing in his heart for a long time, but it was the first time someone told him to his face. Ethan's chest rose and fell, and he pointed at Edward and said, "Hurry up and go, for the sake of buying me a drink tonight, I'll pretend I didn't hear anything."

He turned around and left, not knowing whether he was afraid or trying to escape. Suddenly a whirlwind blew up in front of him, Ethan was startled, and Edward said behind him: "Mr. Ethan, we are not just businessmen, we also have the power to change the general situation. You see, you are full of energy." ambition, but no one in this city is willing to stop and listen. But I hear your heart, and now the opportunity is in front of you. If you want to change your life, you should seize this opportunity."

Ethan turned his head and saw that Edward was slightly raising his right hand, and the light pattern of his palm was flashing. Ethan lost his voice: "Magician?"

"It's not just me." Edward lost his ability and said, "I was going back tomorrow, but for Mr. Ethan, I decided to stay for two more days. If you change your mind, you can come to me at any time. With Mr. Ethan's ability, he must know where I live?"

"Looking forward to meeting you next time." Edward followed the etiquette of this world and bowed to Ethan to leave.

Ethan stood there for a full minute, before muttering after a while: "He bowed to me? This..."

"This is the first time someone respects me so much, hey!"

He smiled and left in the opposite direction. Ethan suddenly felt that the night was not so dark.

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