Red blood Castle wizards Association.
Not long ago, it was only a loose gathering place for wizards. Now it has become a very tight organization and teaching institution. The open courtyard and tower are no longer what they used to be. Everywhere, you can see the bodies of apprentices passing by in front of corridors or stairs with books in their arms.
After receiving the capital investment from the United Chamber of Commerce, the wizard Association soon began to cooperate with local trade unions and workshops, starting from the smallest bit, especially with the help of Ayn Rand - even Loren didn''t speak, and the little wizard was already helping.
Starting with the most basic metal coloring and carving techniques - Bain is the hometown of knights. It is exquisite and beautiful, especially the weapons and armor with complex patterns and bright colors. The alchemists of the association can color the armor rather than apply it to the surface with only a few techniques.
In addition, of course, the association has not forgotten the wizard''s "old business"... All kinds of new medicine formulas brought by ayin from eboden and ancient wood forest, and most of those that need special materials can be sold at a good price in aristocratic banquets and salons.
When passing through the tower hall, Charles also saw that the apprentices were under the guidance of their tutors to improve the fluorite lamps from eboden and farm tools full of Western Saxophone style - I''m afraid it won''t take long. The nobles of red blood castle will use this new lamp, and Byrne''s farmers will farm like Saxophone farmers.
"It''s amazing," sighed the housekeeper who followed the black haired wizard.
"It''s still early." Lauren smiled calmly. "This is just the beginning."
"Viscount Lorraine is too modest. These alone are enough to open people''s eyes."
"If I can, I hope it''s enough." shaking his head, the black haired wizard slowly said, "but it''s not enough, it''s not enough."
Loren has been to eboden and Golovin and witnessed how the wizard group with the college as the core exerts influence on the local area.
Not to mention eboden, a city that has been completely "Wizard oriented", from internal affairs organs to urban construction and industrial production are completely controlled by the nine awn star wizard tower, and even the workshops of free nobles are full of wizards; Even the most repressed Golovin could influence the empire through collusion with the chamber of Commerce and trade unions.
The current wizard association has not reached that level at all... But it''s a matter of time.
"Charlotte... How''s the countess?"
Hearing Lauren''s question, Charles''s expression darkened, but he forced a smile:
"Not... Not bad."
"Really?" Lauren sighed.
Of course, it was impossible to hide what happened in the red blood castle from her, so the black haired wizard chose to admit it, but it seemed counterproductive... Charlotte, who learned the truth, didn''t jump into a rage or stab Loren to death, but completely ignored him.
In her heart, Loren''s name has been equated with "liar", while Charles and Lucian are accomplices.
"Everything will be all right, certainly." Charles repeated what he didn''t believe. He knew better than anyone how stubborn Charlotte was:
"On the bright side, we are about to defeat Gaspar, and the blood order will come to an end... Even one day, the count can win back the title of Lord Bain for the Turin family."
"I hope..." hold down the Lauren on his forehead, and there is an unspeakable bitterness in the corners of his mouth.
Indeed, at this moment, I got almost everything I wanted - status, wealth and friends.
The little wizard and Lucian were nearby, and they could spend an idle afternoon with them whenever they wanted; Although Isaac is far away from the imperial capital, he is on the road of winning in life. One day, he may really marry Lina desallion and become Brandon''s "brother-in-law".
Ruwen Fred became the count of Shenlin castle, and the fairy Leia was the most famous war dancer in the ancient wood forest... Although they had not met for a long time, they would still be willing to help themselves as long as they needed.
Charlotte... Although the countess attaches great importance to friendship, she is also rational enough. She is just angry with herself now. Sooner or later, she will be able to dispel her grievances.
As for Brandon de sallion... The "Lord" of half an ally and half a friend has begun to show his minions; When he wins the red blood castle and even Byrne for him, his position will be more stable and he will need his ally and "minister" more.
But... If fascists really hold the unfinished Holy Blood potion in their hands, all this can turn into ashes at any time!
He must eliminate this threat... Whether it is fascist or potion, as long as it is possible, he must strangle it at the very beginning - he has never liked this sudden "surprise" for a moment!
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"... Lord Loren Turin, you won."
This is the first sentence Loren heard from old Roger after he entered the room.
The black haired wizard was stunned and sat down with a smile: "sorry... I don''t know what you''re talking about."
"I said you won... When an old man bends his knees to you, are you still ready to continue pretending with him?"
Old Roger frowned slightly, his expression was calm and real as never before, and he couldn''t see any Camouflage - which reminded Loren of another old man named corona.
It doesn''t feel good.
"Marto... Ah, little Yoder''s trick is very clever, but if he is really behind the United Chamber of Commerce, he won''t take risks alone; it''s obvious that he is loyal to someone, and because of this person, the corona family of eboden agreed to lend a helping hand, so that the unsuspecting Yoder chamber of Commerce was defeated in an instant."
"I guess... You said ''that man'' was me?" Lauren raised his eyebrows.
"Anyway, I can''t guess the second one." the old man crossed his fingers on his thigh and looked like he had recognized it: "in a word... Your plan has been implemented very completely. Yode chamber of Commerce has stepped on almost every trap you set, and the act of raiding the caravan is also very decisive... We are willing to bow down."
"But this is not enough to defeat the Yoder chamber of Commerce, because you beat her so badly that she has to survive even if she becomes a running dog of Gaspar - which means that the Byrne governor''s office will really have more than half of Byrne''s wealth and the power to rule Byrne in name, and you will never have a chance to defeat him again."
Lauren''s eyes narrowed into a slit... He really didn''t think of it.
... careless.
"But now I can help you avoid this risk; not only that, the yode chamber of commerce is willing to give up the business between red blood castle and the north and give it to your Union Chamber of Commerce in exchange for a way of life and... Temporary reconciliation."
"It sounds like it''s not good for the Turin family and the corona family."
"Yes, but this is what he urgently needs... Because it takes time to seize the control of the United Chamber of Commerce from the corona family and rely on them."
Old Roger raised his mouth in a dull way. At this moment, he was smart like a real businessman: "believe me, Lord Loren Turin, if you really want to be the ruler of Bain, a Union Chamber of commerce is not enough. We will have many opportunities for cooperation in the future!"
"Let''s make a comparison - if the United Chamber of commerce can do nothing more than what any chamber of commerce can do, but the yode chamber of Commerce... We can help you take out the last copper plate in each Lord''s pocket; don''t forget that Bain''s mining right is still in our hands!"
"If I want, the United Chamber of commerce can take it from you at any time?"
"No, I don''t think you have so much trust in little Joad - as long as the mining right is in your hands, what does it matter which chamber of commerce is responsible?"
The dark haired wizard looked calm and didn''t respond to his words.
"Of course, I also know that this kind of transaction also needs enough chips and deposit to prove my sincerity." old Roger chuckled, his tone was equally flat to the extreme.
But the moment he said that sentence, Lauren''s expression showed an unnatural tremor:
"I know... Where is the headquarters of the blood order!"