Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 183 181: Night Banquet, Finalizing the Plan (Monthly Ticket 500 plus more)

As the masters of the city of Auxerre, the Norman family's castle had to be built at the highest point, on the top of the mountain.

Although the overall industrial level of the Old World was not very developed, there were not many engineering machinery and the efficiency was not high.

However, the supernatural and magic still provide too many possibilities.

Just like this White Castle, this magnificent fortress was built by flattening a large piece of land on the top of the mountain.

If the city of Auxerre is 'easy to defend but difficult to attack', then this ancient castle is 'one man guarding the pass against ten thousand men', which is almost impossible to be breached.

Roy and Eva sat in a carriage and walked on the white road. They were guarded by soldiers all around. They lowered their heads and remained respectful.

Wherever they passed, there were busy servants running around, lighting lanterns and candles. Although the brightness was a little dim, it was also a symbol.

Eva also specifically explained that this was a custom in the city of Auxerre. As long as the lights were on, the people below could see it and feel at ease.

This means that they are under the protection of the Norman family and no danger can harm them.

This custom has almost become an agreement. Luo Yi does not understand it, but expresses his respect for it.

However, Duchess Aphra did not host a banquet for him in the main hall of the castle, but instead held a sumptuous banquet in a luxurious living room.

Although it is just a living room, there is still a grand long table covered with a tablecloth with gold edges.

Although there was a magic crystal lamp to illuminate the place, there was still a candlestick on the long table. Candles as thick as arms were lit, and the flames were burning fiercely.

The food on the long table was both exquisite and plentiful, with meat, vegetables, desserts, and soups.

Luo Yi took a quick glance and knew that there was a lot of monster meat in it. After being carefully cooked by the chef, it exuded an enticing aroma.

When Loy arrived, Grand Duchess Aphra had already sat down. Wine was poured in front of her and she was drinking it.

In the entire living room, apart from them, there was no other member of the Norman family, and even the maid was the only one left, Eva.

Grand Duchess Aphra didn't waste time talking to Loyi. She waved her hand casually and said, "Sit down and eat first!"

"it is good!"

Luo Yi didn't say much. He sat aside and started eating with big mouthfuls.

After eating all the basilisk meat, although Luo Yi spent money to buy a lot of monster meat, the quality was much lower.

Today, I ate a lot of high-quality monster meat here, so I didn't hesitate to do so.

From time to time, it is served with thick soup and red wine, and it is a very enjoyable meal.

However, even though she was using both knife and fork and eating very quickly, Chloe still maintained the elegance and composure that a noble should have.

This is a habit he developed since childhood. His tutor, Old Barry, taught him etiquette very well.

Grand Duchess Aphra didn't have much of an appetite, so she just ate a few bites casually, then stood there holding the wine glass, watching Roy eat and drink.

Half an hour later, when Loyi had finished most of the food, the Grand Duchess asked, "Is that enough? Do you want some more?"

Luo Yi wiped the corners of his mouth with a towel and said, "That's enough!"

Grand Duchess Aphra paused, then continued, "Have you seen the specific situation?"

"Look!"

"I was away for too long, and most of the nobles have been won over. Now, all I can do is exchange interests and offer more benefits to win more support at the noble meeting.

only……"

At this point, Grand Duchess Aphra's voice was clearly hesitant.

Luo Yi did not wait for her to continue, but took over the conversation: "However, the Raymond family will definitely give up a lot of interests.

Even so, I still cannot take over the entire earldom. From now on, I will be controlled by others everywhere."

Roy finally raised his head, looked directly into the Grand Duchess' eyes, and said, "The question is, can the Raymond family still be the help you need?"

The noble lady smiled bitterly, organized her words, and then said: "Luo Yi, I know you don't have much sense of belonging, and you are not close to me. You may even blame me for 'tricking' you back.

However, the nobility has its own way of fighting, and even though I am a Grand Duke, I cannot do whatever I want."

"I know, and I don't blame you!"

Luo Yi nodded slowly, but his eyes were firm: "But now that I am here, and now that I am ready to inherit the glory of the Raymond family, I can't possibly want a ruined territory."

The lady's eyes lit up. She looked at Luo Yi and asked, "What do you want to do?"

“I don’t quite understand the rules of the nobility, but as far as I know, the inheritance of the nobility is actually an internal matter of the family.

Once the previous head of the family has determined his successor, he can inherit the title.

Only when all the heirs of the family die out, will the inheritance be passed on to those from the side branches or those who are related to the family."

Duchess Aphra did not respond, but glanced at the pretty girl Eva standing beside her.

Eva knew what he meant and immediately responded, "That's right!
But, Master Luo Yi, although you are the closest in bloodline, you can only be considered an illegitimate child, and your inheritance rights are reduced by one level, which is almost the same as others.

Without a direct heir, the title will be decided by the Council of Nobles."

"Specifically, it is decided by a vote in the noble council to give a portion of the property to a certain person, or to those who have the right of inheritance."

"This is the current situation, so we must lobby the members of the Noble Council and gain their support.

But those old guys are more shrewd than each other. If you want to get their support, you must pay a high price. "

Luo Yi nodded and asked again: "But if I have already been recognized, why should I care about the opinions of the noble council?

Do they still dare not acknowledge my title?"

"That won't happen! They dare not deny it, and no noble will give them such a right! But now is not the time..."

Eva was interrupted by the noble lady before she could finish her words. Grand Duchess Aphra looked at Loy with unusually bright eyes.

"You mean, you have become the most undisputed heir to the Raymond family?"

"Yes!"

"how to prove?"

Luo Yi stretched out his right hand, spread out his five fingers, and with a thought, a dazzling ring appeared out of nothing on his ring finger.

"Is that enough?"

As he said this, he clenched his fist again and turned the lion's ring face towards the Grand Duchess.

"The Motto Ring, the holy relic of the Raymond family, how come it is in your hands?"

"Teacher Oliveira gave it to me. It was also Earl Raymond who my father asked to give it to me."

The lady looked at the motto ring and suddenly burst into laughter. She laughed so hard that she lost her image and tears came out.

"That's it, that's it!"

“I was wondering how smart Karl is, how could he not have any plans?
So here it is!
It turns out that he knew he shouldn't take this road, but he still took it!"

Suddenly, Grand Duchess Aphra's expression changed, her smile disappeared, and the traces of tears on her face disappeared.

It was as if everything Luo Yi had just seen was an illusion!

The noble lady suddenly asked: "Loyi, I really want to know, if you inherit the earldom, will you continue the development of magic energy machinery?"

Luo Yi nodded without hesitation: "Yes!"

After a pause, he said, "This is the trend of the times and the most advanced productivity. If we give up, we will only become weaker and weaker.

Therefore, I will certainly promote the development of magic energy machinery."

“However, I will never be as radical as Count Raymond. Even if I want to reform, I have to find opportunities and follow the trend of the times.

Take smaller steps and find the right method, and you will be able to move forward more smoothly. "

"I knew it, I knew it would be this!"

The lady said this, but shook her head and did not say anything to dissuade him. Instead, she said, “Since you have the Proverbs Ring, it means that you are the next generation of the Raymond Family Patriarch recognized by Karl.

This way, everything will be easy!"

Luo Yi asked: "How do we do it specifically?"

"Since we are going to do this, of course we have to maximize the benefits. Those guys have been jumping around so much during this period, we have to teach them a lesson.

Well, you just..."

The lady's voice became quieter and quieter, while the smile on Luo Yi's face became wider and wider.

After a while, a complete plan was put forward, the night banquet ended, and Luo Yi said goodbye and left.

It was still the pretty girl Eva who saw them off, carrying a lantern as they walked through the White Castle.

At this moment, it was completely dark. Although there were lights on the road, guards could be seen from time to time.

However, the emptiness of the White Castle was revealed at this time, and there was even a slight echo with the footsteps.

Although ancient castles are built by all the big families and have strong defense capabilities, the actual experience of staying in them is something only those who live there know!

The living environment there is really not that good.

It is not as good as those beautifully built manors, which are more comfortable and convenient.

However, just as Luo Yi was about to walk out of the white castle, a figure suddenly flashed out from the door.

Luo Yi had sharp hearing and looked over when he moved, and there was really nothing.

The cute kid was shocked!
After seeing who it was, she couldn't help but ask, "Master Dean, what are you doing? And why are you here?"

When the man came under the light, he showed his tall figure, broad shoulders, and handsome yet slightly childish face.

He smiled and said, "I came here, of course, to meet my brother, the future Earl Raymond."

As he said this, he turned his head slightly, looked at Luo Yi, and stretched out his hand.

"Meet Dean Norman, the eldest son of Grand Duke Aphra Norman, the first in line to the throne of the Duchy of Norman, and the future Grand Duke."

Roy could only say: "Roy Roy Fitz, the current illegitimate child, may be the future Earl Raymond."

"Hello, my half brother."

"Um, hello, Master Dean."

"Okay, I've seen you, let's go!"

Having said this, he walked away with a graceful back, without any trace of reluctance.

Luo Yi looked at the person going away and couldn't help asking, "What is he doing?"

"Based on my understanding of the young master, he should be here to see you, just as he said."

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