Chapter 583 Meet the Earl

"I heard that a joint fleet from the Jotun Starfield invaded the Ludson Starfield. The Federation is powerless and can only open the interstellar battlefield. Let all the nobles and wealthy families enter. Master Alan was recalled by the family and will go to the interstellar battlefield. So next For a while, we are the only ones left here." Edward briefly explained the situation.

On the other side, Roger had already picked up all their luggage, so everyone left the pier.

After entering the Ark Harbor, Roger led them to the hotel they checked in early in the morning. After arranging the room, Edward asked Roger to lead them to the White Castle. Roger smiled and said, "Master Edward, there is no hurry. The new earl is busy with business, and now we have to make an appointment in advance to meet. After hearing After you arrived today, I have asked someone to post a name card for you, but it may take tomorrow or the day after tomorrow before the Earl can find time."

"How long?" Edward frowned.

Then Roger's men came back and whispered in his ear. Roger showed a surprised expression, and said to Edward: "I heard that you are Sir Allen's agent, and the Earl has arranged a time to meet with you, just in the afternoon."

Giles was willing to see him as soon as possible, and Edward never refused. So Roger acted as the host, inviting people from afar to have lunch at a well-known restaurant in Ark Harbor. The lunch is also rich, and most of them are seafood-based. Some of the dishes are prepared in a special way, which made Edward and the others who tried it for the first time say it was delicious. After lunch, after a short rest, Roger arranged for a carriage to take Edward and the others to White Castle.

The carriage was stopped at the gate of the White Castle, and several soldiers in light brown armor stepped forward to question them. These soldiers looked a little arrogant, and Edward noticed that their helmets were designed with deer-like horns, and there was also a deer head embossed design on their chests. This set of armor is very elegant in terms of design, but in terms of practicality, Edward shook his head secretly. Not to mention that the horns on the helmet have no effect at all other than increasing the weight in vain. Could it be that the soldiers use their horns to confront the enemy like a deer? And the relief on the chest, yes, it looks like the armor is exquisite, but those hollowed out and embossed treatments make the armor on the chest less defensive. This kind of armor, I am afraid that a fire gun can be blasted through it at a closer distance, so what is the defense?

These soldiers were still wearing dark green cloaks, but they all looked mighty and extraordinary, and they spoke in a very cold tone, asking everyone in the car: "Who are you, this is not a place where people come in and out casually. Invitation, get out immediately."

Edward snorted softly, and Willick and Broy, who were riding war horses behind the carriage, also looked unhappy. In their eyes, these soldiers are at best just gorgeous decorations. When it comes to combat power, even the most ordinary infantry of Shen Hai Lin Ji are quite insufficient. Although they were covered in exquisite armor and wore mighty cloaks, they all had low energy and unsteady footsteps.

With a smile on Roger's face, he poked his head out and said, "We have received an invitation from the Earl,

Here is Baron Edward, who has important matters to discuss with the Earl. Please let me go, this is an invitation letter. "

After handing out the invitation letter signed by Gilles, several soldiers reluctantly put the carriage in. Roger retracted his head, and Edward asked lightly: "This is the earl's guard, it's so majestic."

"It wasn't like this before." Roger shook his head: "But since Lord Aubain's death, Earl Giles managed the city in place of his father, something has gradually changed. Like these soldiers, most of them are Aubain's relatives Some bastards in the village didn’t have any jobs or achievements, so they were stuffed into White Castle. It just so happened that Earl Giles wanted to form a personal guard, so they became soldiers here as a matter of course.”

"It is said that this personal guard is an independent system and is not under the jurisdiction of Shen Hai Lin Ji, so it is usually very arrogant."

"Oh, that's not very good for the Count's reputation."

Roger shrugged and said, "I don't know if the count knew about it. In short, he seems to be letting the guards go. Probably, he wants to take a different path from Count Aubain. After all, he is still young, and he always has ideas."

"It's good to have an idea, but I'm afraid it's wrong." Edward said pointedly.

Roger glanced at him, but said nothing. The carriage stopped in a cobbled square. When Edward and Roger got out of the car, Butler Metz greeted him: "Long time no see, Mr. Roger. Is this Sir Allen's agent?"

"This is Baron Edward." Roger stepped back a little and introduced.

"Good afternoon, Lord Baron. Earl Gilles is already waiting for you in the study, please follow me." Mace looked at Willick and the two of them again, showing a reluctant smile: "As for the guards of the Lord, they are entertained by others, but It is inconvenient to go to see the count together."

"It's okay." Edward nodded slightly to Willick, signaling him and Bloy to follow the arrangement.

Walking in the corridor leading to the study, Roger suddenly said: "Butler Mays has lost weight recently."

The butler showed a bitter smile, and said, "Earl Giles has worked hard, and as servants, we naturally have to take more responsibility. If there are too many things to do, naturally we don't have a good rest, which makes Mr. Roger laugh."

"With those guards in the fort, I don't think Butler Mace will be able to relax." Roger said with a smile.

Mace snorted and said, "They are all bastards who caused me trouble, but they all come from relatives, and their eyes are as high as the sky."

In a word, it showed the housekeeper's dissatisfaction. Roger and Edward exchanged glances, and the latter whispered in Mace's ear: "We will probably stay in Ark Harbor for a few days. If the butler is free, you may as well meet in private and chat casually. Sir Allen once As I said, if it weren't for Steward Mace, it would be difficult for him to get a position under Count Aubain. This time, I have repeatedly told me not to forget your credit. So you see, it happened that we brought some special products, just in time As a gift to Butler Mace, I hope you will accept it."

Mace was a little flattered, and immediately thanked him. When he reached the door of the study, he suddenly grabbed Edward's sleeve and said, "Viscount Graal is also inside, Lord Baron remember to beware of him."

Without further ado, he opened the door and entered.

Edward knew that Mace was reminding him to be careful of Graal. He also heard from Allen about this person, and knew that the other party was not a good person. At the moment, he was a bit more thoughtful, and then Metz notified him and invited the two of them to enter. As soon as the door opened, there was a burst of laughter, and the young Earl of Gilles came up to him and said, "I heard that Sir Edward is the right-hand man of Baron Allen. I was still wondering what kind of person you would be, but I didn't expect such a young .”

"Thank you Earl for your compliment." Edward replied appropriately.

Roger next to him also bowed and said, "Greetings to you, Lord Earl."

"Mr. Roger." Giles's attitude towards the earl became a little colder, and he only nodded his head as a response.

A trace of displeasure flashed in Roger's eyes, but he didn't dare to show it. Suddenly a dark voice broke in and said: "I thought who it was, it turned out to be a slave trader. This is the earl's study, Steward Mace, why did you just let a trader come in?"

Mace showed a troubled expression on his face, and Roger's breathing became even heavier. Edward looked slowly at the speaker, but it turned out to be a man with a smirk on his face, probably Viscount Grall. He smiled at the moment and said, "I'm not familiar with Ark Port. Mr. Roger is just here as my guide. May I ask who you are?"

Mace next to him introduced, "This is Viscount Graal."

Grall puffed up his chest and said, "It's understandable for Sir Edward to be ignorant of the rules when he comes here for the first time. But now, Sir Edward should know that a mere businessman is not qualified to stand in this room. Roger go down."

Edward nodded in greeting: "It turned out to be Viscount Graal. The Viscount didn't know something, but now Mr. Roger has been awarded the chairmanship of the Chamber of Commerce by Sir Allen. The commercial trade of our territory will be managed by Mr. Roger. It can be said that he is An important person, not some mere businessman."

Grayl snorted, and Roger looked at Edward gratefully, but said: "Lord Edward, I really have nothing to do here, I'd better go down first."

It is an honor for every subordinate to be maintained by Edward. As a subordinate, you must also consider your master. Although Edward is not the master, since he represents Allen, Roger doesn't want to embarrass him and make more enemies for no reason.

Edward nodded, he also knew how to advance and retreat. I don't want to embarrass Graal too much when he comes. After all, he is a vassal of Gilles just like Allen.

Although, it is only a nominal vassal.

Roger was taken away by Mace, and Gilles said, "Where is Sir Allen, hasn't he come back?"

"That's why I came here." Edward took out a letter from his body and handed it to Gilles: "This is Sir Alan's handwritten letter, please read it. Sir Alan suddenly received a letter from the family Urgent message, I need him to go back. It can be as little as one month or as much as a hundred days. He should return. During this period, I will take care of the affairs of the territory temporarily, so he told me to come and see Jill as soon as possible. Master Si."

This flattery made the young earl feel comfortable. He smiled and read Alan's letter roughly, and confirmed the signature and seal of the signature, which was equivalent to confirming Edward's identity. Putting the letter away, Giles said: "It's a pity, I still have a lot of things I want to ask Sir Allen, but he left urgently. Sir Edward is not only admired by him, but also Sir Allen's right-hand man. Sir Lun's territory will be well managed in your hands."

"I don't dare to be a right-hand man, I just try my best, but I hope that Sir Allen will come back, and he will not lose a point of the territory." Edward replied with a smile.