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"To be honest, when I saw your name, I was still a little unbelievable."

Viscount Der's smile was gentle and had a considerable sincerity, while Yi Ming was a little complicated. In fact, although they were just a match, because Lorenz, who helped them get the bridge, was no longer alive, and Yi Ming couldn't help but feel something that was different. Of course, at that time, he did not have much in-depth understanding of Viscount Der's family background. Now it seems that he was able to appear in this place, so he must be one of the representatives of the three major families.

"I came in place of my father, the Earl of Detley, Mr. Iming. I have to say... it seems that your situation is very bad now."

"There is nothing to say about these things, they're just like that."

Yi Ming shook his head slightly, not seeming to want to talk about this.

"Don't you go to meet Miss Elinoa? You don't seem to get any benefits when you look for me here."

"Mr. Yiming is really good at joking."

Even if Yi Ming said this, Viscount Bid's expression did not change at all.

"Anyway, you are the master here now. As a guest, you must not lack etiquette, right? Moreover, I don't think Princess Elinoa would like us to get close, or to stand a little further and wait and see."

Like Bid said, Yiming also knew that Elinoa was serious and did not like lively. It was definitely not her favorite to be surrounded by many nobles like that. Even if those people were enthusiastic and dedicated, they might only arouse Elinoa's disgust. Fortunately, this castle is no longer as deserted as before, and the increase in servants and guards made it work more organized, rather than being as free and casual as before.

Yi Ming looked at the bright red carpet and crystal chandeliers in the center of the hall, and couldn't help but remember the first time they spent the night in the castle. It was the fire that had been set in this place. The dilapidated and dirty place has now become clean and tidy, and it even looks a bit luxurious... Time can indeed change everything. Thinking of this, Yi Ming shook his head. At this moment, Viscount Bid leaned over again, and he reached out to poke Yi Ming and asked in a low voice.

"What did Lord Brad say to you?"

"It's not those... I'm going to be in trouble anyway. You don't have to chase me so hard, Lord Viscount Bid."

“That’s right.”

Faced with the order to expel the eviction of the needle hidden in Yiming's cotton, Viscount Bid did not show any embarrassment at all.

"I have other things to do, but I hope I can have time to have a drink with you, Mr. Yiming. I really want to know what happened to you after that. And how did you get appreciated by the Council and Lord of Heaven. I wonder if Mr. Yiming, can you satisfy my little curiosity? Then I will take my leave first." As he said that, Viscount Bid lowered his gracefully to Yiming, and then quickly turned around and left.

"In addition to more than a thousand guard soldiers, the three major families also brought hundreds of private soldiers. I don't think this is just used to inspect the number of guards."

Not long after Yiming returned to the room, Alinoa got rid of the attentive invitation from those people and returned here to report to Yiming.

Regarding these three major families, Yiming had asked Marien before. They were a noble family in the territory of the Leah Empire second only to the power of the Academy Council. Although their political views, views, and even support were completely different, the three major families were firmly and loosely united between the Academy Council and the royal family. No one specifically stated his position to support the Council, nor did he specifically express his compliance with the royal orders. It was more like a neutral organization group... and in the situation where the royal family had a fierce conflict with the Council. It was understandable that the three major families wanted to closely monitor the alternation of rights between this emerging territory and the city.

"There will be a welcome banquet tonight, Mr. Yiming, look..."

"Leave it to you. Anyway, Mayalie and I have become abandoned children. It is good to let those guys regard you as the future rulers here, which can save us a lot of trouble. Just try to show off your appearance as the actual rulers here. Since Brad wants to make something happen between the royal family and the Council, he will never let you become the actual dominant of the city in such a smooth manner. Do it with confidence and boldness. The more you perform smoothly, the easier it is for this old fox to reveal its flaws."

After learning the specific content of the plan, Elinoa agreed to help without doubt. This really surprised Yiming. He originally thought that Elinoa would at least wear some shoes for the Council in this situation, making them uncomfortable to vent their resentment. After all, Elinoa once said that a princess like her was just a puppet and chess piece of the Council, so Yiming naturally believed that she and the Academy Council were not easy to get along with. But now it seems that this girl knight seemed to be more stable than he imagined.

"Okay. I understand. I hope you can also complete the task of the Council successfully, Mr. Yiming."

Alinoa nodded to show her understanding. Then she was silent for a moment before she asked hesitantly.

"So. How should we explain about Miss Marian…..."

"Don't ask the most headache for me."

Yi Ming smiled helplessly and did not answer Elinoa's question positively. In fact, he didn't even know what to do. So Yi Ming's way of dealing with this is - since it's difficult to explain, then don't just explain it.

After all, it is an extraordinary period. Once the young lady becomes stubborn and loses her temper, the losses caused are definitely not something that Yi Ming and the others can bear. Of course, this is nothing for the Academy Council, but if the plan is wrong, then Yi Ming and others will be thrown into any trash can as "abandoned sons".

Any failure can be fatal.

So Yiming must lower the uncertainty factor of the plan to the lowest point.

"Guardian, please do not forget the commission of the Lord of Heaven."

"Woo? Well... I know, I can't forget it."

Belloga was still the same. As long as she didn't take the initiative to speak, no one noticed her existence at all. Yi Ming nodded. Of course, he did not forget the Lord of Heaven's entrustment, but in such a situation, it was really difficult to complete it. Yi Ming never forced himself to do something perfect. With no effort, it was simply a day and night talk. So Yi Ming just responded casually. Fortunately, Belloga was not Marien, and would talk to Yi Ming's facts and reason until he surrendered. She seemed to remind him just to remind him, and then remained silent.

"Speaking of this... what do you know about Marian's mother?"

Since there is no solution for the time being, Yi Ming might as well be bored to satisfy his curiosity. Since the father's road is a dead end, he might be able to suppress her reaction from his mother. Any questions that are answered inadvertently may have a powerful help.

"Are you talking about Madame Midaval?"

Alinoa replied in confusion while recalling the memory.

"I don't know her very well. I was just born when she passed away... But I heard that Mrs. Midaval was a very famous beauty in Lily Flower City at that time. It is rumored that she was a girl with soft chestnut hair and beautiful eyes as dark as a starry night gem......"

"Hmm? Wait."

Yi Ming was slightly stunned.

He remembered the person he saw in the portrait of Brad's house, with the same blonde hair and blue eyes as Marien. What's going on?

"How many times have Brad gotten married?"

"Once, he was different from ordinary nobles, and he had no concubines or lovers. This made him very popular and loved, and Mr. Brad was a task of keeping himself clean. Although there were always dirty rumors or rumors within the nobles of the Empire from time to time, Mr. Brad never appeared in these rumors."

It's really strange, so who is that woman?

Yi Ming frowned and thought for a while, but finally could only shrug helplessly. There was only so much news he could get from Elinoa, but the mysterious protagonist of the portrait... Yi Ming thought this was not something that should be asked about Elinoa.

"Thank you for your hard work, Elinoa, go and prepare for the banquet. All of it is left to you to deal with... Pay attention to the movements of the nobles."

"What should those soldiers do? If they suddenly attack us, with the number of people we are now, they will not be able to resist the other party."

"You don't have to worry about this, just leave it to me to deal with it."

Yi Ming did not hesitate on this issue. After all, for him, quantity is not the most important reason for posing a threat.
Chapter completed!