Under the supervision of Comoso, the gardeners in Lei Mansion were extremely responsible. Although there were still scattered snowflakes falling from the sky, the garden looked spotless, and the evergreen ornamental trees stood in full bloom.

The inside of the pool added endless vitality to the entire garden. Lei, who had been immersed in the composition of the main military forces and the power structure of various countries in the mainland all morning, finally got the opportunity to relax his brain, waving the long sword in his hand, and was talking with

Karub jostled back and forth in the open space of the garden.

The long swords of the two people were rubbing rapidly in the air. The steel sword body was already emitting a faint red light. With a casual wave, a long red light flashed past. With the high speed of the long sword,

Waving is like two firebirds flying back and forth in the air. Lei has gradually become familiar with the precise control of the fighting spirit in his body, and can move and tumble in the air for a long time without falling down and embarrassing himself.

The whistling sword energy rolled out more than ten meters away. The sword energy that accidentally hit the ground immediately stirred up balls of earth and rocks, scattering them everywhere. He stood lazily on the verandah at the back door of the main building and watched the battle.

Jerry shook his head and said: "Lei's swordsmanship is getting better and better. If Lei could have been as good as he was when he dueled with Coca last time, he would have defeated him long ago."

Lomart, who was standing nearby and wearing a thick coat, asked him with a smile: "Master Jerry, that Coca's swordsmanship seems to be very good."

Jerry nodded and replied casually: "Yes, it's very good. The sword's power is very strange. If I fight him, I may not be able to deal with him."

Lomat blinked and asked in a low voice: "Doesn't that mean that you are no longer Mr. Lei's opponent?"

Jerry laughed, slapped Lomat hard, shook his head and sighed: "Yes, Ray has now mastered how to deal with other people's fast movements when fighting against enemies. If I fight him

, I will definitely lose miserably. My fighting spirit is not as strong as his, and my strength is not as strong as his. If we had a head-on collision, you can see that Karub would be beaten back by him, let alone me."

Jerry proudly looked at his tall and straight body lines and boasted: "I conquered those beauties with my elegant demeanor. I don't need to build up all the muscles, right? Besides, even if I start working hard now

It’s impossible to reach Lei’s level through exercise, it’s better to find ways to improve your fighting spirit.”

As if to prove Jerry's judgment, Kalub roared in a deep voice and fought with Lei for more than a dozen swords. As a result, he was forced back from the garden center to the wall by Lei, and almost hit his head.

He went up. After shaking his slightly trembling hands, Karub laughed and praised: "Sir, your swordsmanship is already very good. Although there are still some flaws, with the support of your strong strength,

No one can catch these flaws to decipher your swordsmanship. As long as you practice seriously, your swordsmanship will reach a proficient level in about a year."

Lei didn't laugh as usual, but showed a cheerful and reserved smile. Over the past few days, Jerry and a palace etiquette officer's crazy tutoring, Lei's gestures have begun to have a noble flavor.

.Although this move made Lei feel uncomfortable all over, due to Jerry's insistence and because Lei himself didn't want to be seen as a different person all day long, Lei gritted his teeth and persisted.

Lei shook his head, stretched out his hand and shook Karub hard, then turned to look at Jerry, and smiled a little maliciously: "Jerry, are you interested in playing with me?"

Jerry showed a very elegant smile, gently took out the white silk handkerchief from his cuffs, wiped the corners of his mouth, and sighed: "Oh my god, what kind of weather is this? I'm not interested. Look at the dress I'm wearing.

Well, if I sweat too much fighting you, it will damage my image." Jerry then added in a low voice: "I would rather fight with a hundred silver knights alone than compete with a monster.

ah."

Jerry's voice was very soft, so only Lomat beside him heard his voice. Lomat showed a playful and relaxed smile, and just as he was about to speak, on the balcony above their heads, Esther's

The voice has already come over: "Ray, Jerry, Kalub, and this guy Lomart, they are all here to drink tea. The snacks have just been baked."

Lei and the others quickly agreed loudly. Esther, who was standing on the balcony, was wearing a purple tights with white flowers, a pair of comfortable suede slippers on her feet, and a warm red camel jacket.

He was wearing a sheepskin coat, and his frightened old face had become smooth and relaxed, and he looked like a completely different person. The embarrassment and shabby smell on his body had been wiped away, and he was replaced by the kind of man who had everything at hand.

The most perfect complexion that a man with enough living money and comfortable living conditions can achieve. He is already in his fifties, and now he behaves like a middle-aged man in his early forties. He is completely radiant.

.

Yes, what else could he be dissatisfied with? He lived in Lei's mansion for half a month. Under the instigation of a group of Lei's friends such as Gaddafi and Milomi, it became his duty to officially collect mines.

Son, Lei's mansion has become his and Luomat's home, and he is no longer the bad old man who was persecuted for five thousand gold coins. After learning the news, His Majesty Shagru

, very generously restored to Esther the title of Marquis of 'Copper Mountain' that his family's ancestors originally enjoyed, and all the copper mines that their family originally enjoyed, which are still productive to this day, were all returned from state-owned

In Esther's name.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows very well that this is the result of Milomi's harsh words in front of Shagru. Of course, it cannot be ruled out that Shagru wanted to show his kindness to Lei Bijie, so he took these actions.

In short, for Esther, he felt that he was already satisfied, what else could he be dissatisfied with? Everything seemed like a dream, ever since Lei came to his home and taught the Walters boys a lesson

After that, his life changed drastically in an instant, and he was really satisfied. The ancestral courtyard fell into the hands of the Walters family, so what? He now has fifty-seven bronze properties in his name

The mine, with an annual income of more than 100 million gold coins, is the largest supply of copper ingots in the empire. Does he still worry about not having the financial resources to build another more luxurious mansion?

He smiled as he watched Lei and Karub striding towards this side, laughing loudly. For a moment, it seemed that the whole world was filled with sunshine, and there were flowers everywhere, like gold.

Although the whole sky is now covered with thick clouds, and fine snow beads and scattered snowflakes are sprinkled one after another. Being able to receive such a capable adopted son like Lei, Esther feels that this is really her blessing. Lei is better than Lomat

That little bastard is really outstanding.

Esther closed her eyes slightly, with a smile on her face. Ever since her grandfather or great-grandfather committed a crime, how long has it been since the family was so prosperous? Well, look at the nobles who were so arrogant in front of them in the past. Now,

Everyone was trying to please him with smiles on their faces, and Esther was really happy. Especially after he was restored to the title of Marquis of Copper Mountain, he actually became the undersecretary of Minister of State Chris in the Ministry of State.

I guess it's all thanks to that young man Milomi, right? Lord Chris really dotes on this cute young man too much.

The only fly in the ointment is that damn Walters. He hasn't given himself any explanation yet. Could it be that his grandson has been arrogant in front of him for so long and he has no explanation at all? It's really unreasonable.

I saw it myself.

Poor man, he has just escaped from the embarrassment and poverty situation, and he has begun to pursue more things. However, after all, human desires are endless, and Lei Du has begun to pay attention to elegant manners, but he cannot treat Egypt.

Does Esther make any accusations? Maybe he has been depressed since he was born. He has been depressed for too long, so once he succeeds, he can't help but start shaking? But in essence, Esther

He can be considered a peaceful and kind-hearted old man.

Ray and Jerry rushed into the lounge yelling and threw their bodies heavily into the sofa. Jerry looked at Ray's wet hair and sighed: "Ley, even if your body

No matter how strong you are, you still need to take a shower and drink tea... If you catch a cold, a scandal will spread in the empire saying that Lieutenant General Lei, who is known as the most powerful in the empire, died because of a cold. Isn’t he a member of our Fante Empire?

What a joke, are the people in other empires going to laugh from ear to ear?"

Lei had already grabbed a few snacks and stuffed them into his mouth, and answered vaguely: "Take a bath? Wait until I take a shower and you all eat up the snacks. I will never be stupid again...Jerry, you

My house is right next door. Now you almost live with me. What on earth are you doing? You still fight for snacks with me every day."

Jerry smiled mysteriously. Ray rolled his eyes and glared fiercely. Jerry quickly raised his hands to beg for mercy and said: "Okay, okay, I said, I hooked up with a little girl a few days ago.

, I had a heated fight with her just now. Who would have thought that someone would actually tell me that she is the daughter of His Majesty Shagru’s uncle? Oh my god, how dare I provoke such a woman? If a woman from the royal family gets involved, she must marry her.

No, but I don’t want to get married yet. Now she comes to my house three times a day to see me, so I have to live with you. In short, she is too embarrassed to come to your place, so..."

Karub and Lomat, who had just walked into the room, rolled their eyes when they heard this. Esther, who walked into the room with a smile and closed the double doors of the balcony with some difficulty, shook his head and smiled.

Said: "Jerry, your temper is really bad. If you have time to mess with these noble ladies, why not go to the military camp and see more."

Jerry picked up a cup of tea, took a sip lightly, and said with a smile: "Uncle Esther, the weather is too cold now. There are several big trees on the streets of the Imperial Capital that were so cold that they opened their mouths. So,

The daily training in the military camp has been suspended. The soldiers are now eating, drinking and sleeping well in the barracks to recuperate. There is really no way to train now. If those soldiers get frostbite, it will be a big trouble. Fortunately,

They also have things to do in the barracks, at least they can help make some war equipment, such as big ropes and so on."

Lei Wenyan nodded quickly and said: "Yes, it is much colder here than in Xili Province. It doesn't snow much in winter there. If we weren't afraid that people from other countries would find out that our army has expanded, they could send some of them to us.

The army was sent to the southern provinces for training."

As soon as he finished speaking, Comoso had already walked lightly to the door of the lounge and reported loudly: "Master, Catrian of the Walters family; Marquis Walters is here to visit. Please tell me which living room he will be placed in."

?Is it the crystal hall on the second floor or the ivory hall on the third floor?”

Lei frowned, turned around and asked Karub: "Karub, you didn't hurt that kid too badly that day, right?"

Karub shook his head quickly and said: "Where? It will only hurt him for a while at most. Moreover, if I injured the boy, the Walters family would have come forward to cause trouble. They would have come here long ago. There is no need for them.

After waiting for half a month, are they trying to get something wrong?"

Ray and Jerry looked at each other, gritted their teeth fiercely, and issued an order that made Comoso almost faint: "Let him wait in the lobby on the first floor. Who will receive them patiently and seriously? Humph." Lei.

This aristocratic family, which controls the legions directly under the two major military families, is full of bad impressions. First of all, there is the matter of Karub being ostracized, and then there is the matter of Esther's obstruction. Lei Ke does not think that he needs to show the so-called

He showed his aristocratic demeanor to entertain members of such a family well.

After taking a quick sip of tea, Lei jumped up and rushed to the door of the balcony. After opening the door, he just jumped down with the long sword in his hand. Jerry, Kalub, and Lomat looked at each other.

He glanced at it, shook his head, and jumped down after Lei. Lei walked around the main building from the back door, deliberately stepped on the ice on the ground, made a "crunching" sound, and walked towards the front door.

A light black painted four-wheeled carriage was parked in front of the main gate of Lei's main building. Apart from the Walters family's 'lion, sword and shield' emblem, there were no other decorations on the carriage, which instead highlighted a

The magnanimity of a large noble family. Several bodyguard knights who seemed to be difficult to deal with were standing beside the carriage. In the biting cold wind, their bodies did not move at all, as if they were sculptures guarding the carriage.

near.

Lei laughed softly: "Haha, he is indeed the manipulator behind the two major military factions. The people under his command can all be considered good players. Compared with them, Crete seems to lack a bit of toughness. What if?

Fight hard, Crete may not be an opponent."

The knights had heard Lei's footsteps and quickly turned to look at Lei. The leader, a man in his thirties with a face as sharp as a knife and blue veins on his hands, bowed quickly: "General Lei, our Marquis just now

Went in, you are..."

Lei said carelessly: "Oh, I was demonstrating swordsmanship with instructor Karub in the back just now. Who knew you were coming, so I just came to have a look." Lei's words were extremely rude, and the clothes on his body,

It is also very inconsistent with the etiquette of aristocrats. His upper body is bare, with a pair of ordinary coarse cloth tights underneath, and a pair of high-top leather boots worn by ordinary soldiers. If someone has not seen him, who would know that he is a

General?

Lei ignored the guards of the Walters family and swaggered up the stairs and walked into the hall on the first floor. Behind him, Jerry, Kalub, and Lomat quickly followed. Lei entered In the hall, Gosia and Groot were lazily guarding the stairs with a few guards, while Comoso said apologetically: "Our master..."

Lei laughed loudly: "Here I am, ah, is this the Marquis Walters?"

A man dressed all in black, almost as tall as Karub, but as slender as Lomat, suddenly turned around, a smile quickly appeared on his skinny face like a bamboo shoot, he bowed slightly and said To: "I still prefer others to call me Marquis Catrian instead of Marquis Walters. Several of my brothers are all marquises, so I don't like others to confuse me with my brothers. .”

There was a hint of pride and arrogance in Catrian's words. The Walters family has a total of two dukes and seventeen marquises. Among the aristocrats of the entire empire, there are only a few families with so many high-ranking titles. Very rare. He also put a little pressure on Lei secretly, telling him: "Our family is not easy to mess with, you should be careful."

But how did he know that Lei was just a rough guy at heart? When he got angry, he didn't care whether you were a marquis or not. Lei looked at Catrian carefully and swiped the hair on his chest hard. Imperial Medal of Courage, neat pure black clothing, slender and powerful fingers, and thick calluses on the tiger's mouth. It can be seen that Katrian is a rare and good swordsman.
To be continued...