"I heard that a combined fleet has invaded the Rudson Star Field in the Jotun Star Field, and the Federation is powerless to separate itself, so it can only open the interstellar battlefield. Let the major nobles enter, Young Master Allen was recalled by the family and will go to the interstellar battlefield. So for the next period of time, it's up to us here. Edward explained the situation briefly.

On the other side, Roger had already collected all their luggage, and the group left the docks.

After entering the Ark Harbor, Roger led them to the hotel where they had checked in early in the morning. After arranging the room, Edward asked Roger to lead them to the White Castle, and Roger smiled: "Lord Edward, don't be in a hurry for this moment. The new earl is busy with business, and now they can only meet in advance by appointment. When I heard that you had arrived today, I had you send a name to your lordship first, but it may not be until tomorrow or the day after tomorrow that the Earl will have time. ”

"How long is it going to take?" Edward frowned.

Just then Roger's man returned, whispering 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. ”

Gilsken did his best to see him, but Edward did not refuse. So Roger made the east and invited everyone from afar to a well-known restaurant in Ark Harbor for lunch. Lunch was also plentiful, mostly seafood-oriented, and several of the dishes were prepared in a special way, which made Edwards and his friends taste delicious for the first time. After lunch and a short rest, Roger arranged for a carriage to take Edward and his men to the White Castle.

The carriage was stopped at the gate of the White Castle, and several soldiers in light brown armor stepped forward to interrogate them. The soldiers looked a little arrogant, and Edward noticed that their helmets were designed with deer-like horns, and there was also a relief design of the deer's head on the chest. The armor was elegant in design, but in terms of practicality, Edward shook his head. Not to mention that the horns on the helmet have no effect at all except for increasing the weight in vain, so let the soldiers use their horns to fight the enemy like a deer? There is also the relief on the chest, yes, this looks like the armor is exquisite, but those hollow and embossed treatments make the armor on the chest insufficient in defensive nature. Such armor is afraid of fire. The gun can be penetrated when it is closer, so what can be said about defense?

These soldiers were still wearing dark green cloaks, but they all looked powerful, and they spoke in a very cold tone, and asked the people in the car: "Who are you, this is not a place for people to come and go casually." If you didn't get an invitation, get out of here. ”

Edward snorted, and Willik and Bloy, who were riding their horses behind the carriage, also turned unkind. In their eyes, these soldiers were nothing more than ornate ornaments at best, and when it came to combat power, even the most ordinary infantry of the Deep Sea Scales were quite inadequate. Although he is dressed in exquisite armor and has a mighty cloak, he has low source power and unsteady steps, and he is simply a soft egg that can be put down at will.

Roger smiled and poked his head out and said, "We received an invitation from the Earl, and here is Baron Edward, and we have important matters to discuss with the Earl. Please let me go, this is an invitation. ”

After handing out the invitation signed by Giles, several soldiers reluctantly let the carriage in. Roger retracted his head, and Edward asked lightly, "This is the Earl's guard, really majestic." ”

"It wasn't like that before." Roger shook his head: "But since the death of Lord Oban, Count Giles has taken his father's place in charge of the city, and something has gradually changed. Like these soldiers, most of them were bastards from the Oban family, and they had no work or work, so they were stuffed into the White Castle. It just so happened that the Earl of Gilles wanted to set up a personal guard, so they naturally became soldiers here. ”

"I heard that this pro-guard team is an independent system and is not under the jurisdiction of the Deep Sea Scale, so it is usually very arrogant."

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

Roger shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know if the Count knows, anyway, he seems to be very indulgent to this guard." Probably, he wanted to go down a different path from Count Oban. After all, he is still young, and there are always ideas. ”

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

Roger glanced at him and said nothing. The carriage stopped in the cobblestone square, and as Edward and Roger got out of the carriage, the butler of Mace greeted them: "Long time no see, Monsieur Roger." Is this Sir Allen's agent? ”

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

"Good afternoon, Lord Baron. Earl Giles is already waiting for you in the study, please come with me. Mace looked at the two of them again, and smiled reluctantly: "As for the escort of the adults, they are entertained, but it is inconvenient to go to see the Earl together." ”

"It doesn't matter." Edward nodded lightly to Willik, motioning for him and Bloy to follow the arrangement.

Walking in the corridor to the study, Roger suddenly said, "Steward Mace has lost weight recently." ”

The butler showed a bitter smile and said, "Count Giles has worked hard, and we will naturally have to take on more responsibilities as subordinates." As soon as there were too many things, he naturally did not rest well, which made Mr. Roger laugh. ”

"There are those guards in the fort, and I don't think the housekeeper of Metz can be idle." Roger smiled.

Mace snorted and said, "It's all the bastards who make trouble for me, but they are all from the relatives, and their eyes are high to the sky." ”

In a word, the housekeeper's dissatisfaction is shown. Roger and Edward exchanged glances, and the latter whispered in Mace's ear, "We'll probably stay in Ark Harbor for a few days, if the butler is free, we might as well meet in private and have a casual chat." Sir Allen had said that if it weren't for Steward Mace, he would not have been able to get a place under the Earl of Auban. This time, I have been told many times not to forget your credit. So you see, we just brought some souvenirs, which happened to be given to the housekeeper of Mace, and I hope you will accept it. ”

Mace was a little flattered and quickly thanked him. When he arrived at the door of the study, he suddenly grabbed Edward's sleeve and said, "Viscount Graar is also inside, Lord Baron remember to watch out for him." ”

Without further ado, he pushed the door open and entered.

Edward knew that Mace was reminding him to be careful of Glar, and he had heard Alan say that he knew that the other party was not a good thing. After a few moments, Mace reported back and invited the two of them in. As soon as the door opened, a burst of laughter was heard, and the young Earl of Gilles greeted him and said, "I heard that Sir Edward is Baron Allen's right-hand man, I was still wondering what kind of person you would be, but I didn't expect to be so young." ”

"Thank you, Earl, for the compliment." Edward replied aptly.

Roger next to him also bowed, "Greetings, Lord Earl." ”

"Mr. Roger." Gilles' attitude towards the Count was a little colder, and he only nodded in response.

A hint of displeasure flashed in Roger's eyes, but he didn't dare to express it. Suddenly, a dark voice interjected and said, "I thought it was a slave trader." This is the Earl's study, Steward Mace, how can you just let a merchant follow up. ”

Mace had an embarrassed look on his face, and Roger's breathing became a little heavier. Edward looked slowly at the person who spoke, but it was a man with a wicked smile on his face, thinking that it was Viscount Nagrar. He smiled and said, "I'm not familiar with Ark Harbor, and Mr. Roger is here as my guide." Who are you? ”

Next to Metz, he introduced: "This is Viscount Grar. ”

Graar straightened his chest and said, "Sir Edward's first time here, and it is understandable that he does not understand the rules. But now, Sir Edward should know that a mere merchant is not qualified to stand in this room, so let Roger go down. ”

Edward nodded in acknowledgment, "It turned out to be Viscount Grar." Unbeknownst to the Viscount, Mr. Roger has now been appointed Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce by Sir Allen, and the commercial trade of our realm will be managed by Mr. Roger, so to speak, he is an important person, not a mere businessman. ”

Grearl snorted, and Roger glanced at Edward gratefully, but said, "Lord Edward, there is really nothing for me here, I'd better go down first." ”

It is an honor for everyone who is a subordinate to be able to be maintained by Edward. As a subordinate, you also have to think about the master. Although Edward is not the master, since he represents Allen, then Roger doesn't want to embarrass him and erect more enemies for nothing.

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

Although, only a nominal vassal.

Roger was taken away by Mace, and Gilles said, "What about Sir Allen, didn't he come back?" ”

"That's why I'm here." Edward took out a letter from his body and handed it to Giles: "This is Sir Allen's handwritten letter, please look at it." Sir Alan suddenly received an urgent message from the family that he needed to go back. A month at least, a hundred days at most, and he should return. In the meantime, the affairs of the territory have been taken care of by me for the time being, so he instructed me to come and see you as soon as possible. ”

The young Earl's ass was so slapped that he smiled and read through Alan's letter in general and confirmed that Edward's identity was confirmed by the signature and seal of the cashier's office. Putting the letter away, Gilles said, "It's a pity, I still have a lot of things to ask Sir Allen, but he left in a hurry. Sir Edward is both respected by him and Sir Allen's right-hand man, and if you want to come to Sir Allen's territory, it will be well managed in your hands. ”

"I don't dare to be my right-hand man, I just do my best, but ask Sir Alan to come back, and the territory will not be less than him." Edward replied with a smile.