In the face of life, choosing your own safety is a "correct" behavior that cannot be condemned.

But Lanfric didn't even try to hide it. Compared with calling Elena "sister", it was more like a plain aristocratic affection for strangers.

McGee remained silent and even pretended not to know anything, because he had reached an agreement with Lanfrick before and made this fake report. In addition to other things that really happened, he also added

He discovered that Eli was not dead, and that Eli and Elena were captured by the dragon.

There was a look of hesitation on Grover Wavelet's face. After getting the affirmative answer, he fell into hesitation.

When other nobles face such a situation, they will first weigh the costs and gains for family interests.

Usually when the evil dragon shows such strength, the most appropriate way is to sacrifice his offspring, wait for the kingdom's assistance, and then gain fame through the sacrifice of his offspring.

When nobles enjoy their glory, they must consider making sacrifices for their family.

But Grover Wavelet had an unspeakable secret. In an accident during the war, he was heartbroken and injured his private parts. From the doctor responsible for the treatment, he learned the cruel fact that he could no longer have offspring. In this way, Eli became

He is his only heir, and he has always doted on him. Because he does not allow the inheritance of blood to be interrupted in his generation. Although the nobles also have ways to deal with this situation, allowing the family to continue through adoption, but that

The Waverley family is still the same family as before, Grover doesn't think so.

"Grand Duke Tobias, please allow me to assemble an army in your territory."

"I cannot accept this request." Archduke Tobias refused without hesitation.

Marquis Waverley, who commanded the army in the southern part of the Kingdom of Scarlet, was given the right to recruit troops during wartime by the Kingdom of Scarlet. He used his own power to assemble the army at this time.

The identity of Duke Tobias is self-evident. Duke Tobias Ridge occupies 30% of the country of Fei. He is a veritable nobleman.

The conflict between the two made the atmosphere tense, almost to the point of suffocation.

But in this regard, Feldra Lemu had already made a choice.

"Marquis of Waverley, please think carefully. Assembling the army is no small matter. Now is not the time for a war to break out. You must apologize to the royal family afterwards, and at the same time, you need to bear the extra cost yourself to assemble the army.

The cost incurred is not small, and the most important thing is that the right to recruit troops requires the consent of the local nobles. This is Duke Tobias Ridge!"

Although Marquis Waverley commands the southern army of the Kingdom of Scarlet and has a great reputation, the number of troops he actually leads is only about 50,000. And within hundreds of miles where he is located is the territory of Duke Ridge, as long as Toby

Duke Ers disagreed. He couldn't summon people at all. His power would only be infinitely amplified when a war actually broke out. Instead of dealing with an evil dragon, no noble would pay for an evil dragon, let alone

Because his son was taken away, there was no fluctuation. As a financial officer, he understood a simple truth, profit is the driving force for everything.

Under the warning, Waverley fell silent. He put away his rough appearance and his face became serious.

That guy Feldra was not without purpose. After he spoke out, Archduke Tobias didn't reprimand him. That's the best explanation. Obviously, what that guy Feldra meant was what Archduke Tobias meant.

"You really don't agree?" Grover Waverley was a little unwilling.

"Your son may be dead." Archduke Tobias said pointedly.

But Grover didn't realize it. He just replied stubbornly: "Maybe not. The report stated that the evil dragon wanted to play a game with them. It was a young dragon. Maybe he wouldn't... kill me.

My son and your daughter!"

"My daughter may also be dead." Justice Tobias said calmly.

"It's so sad to have a father like you."

If the previous argument was the reason to prevent the bloodline from being cut off, then this moment was his simple realization.

Being able to sacrifice their children to maintain family interests is something that most nobles can do, but they will at least feel the pain, and the Archduke Tobias who can say that without any expression brings to him

The feeling is just a cold feeling, maybe only the vampires recorded in books can do it.

After saying this, Waverley walked out.

He kicked open the door and left the room angrily, followed by the sound of breaking glass.

"...Federa, take him to receive the mission reward." Archduke Tobias said.

McGee, who was worried for a while, finally breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the conflict between the two nobles did not involve him.

Feierla bowed and left.

In the huge room, only the two father and son were left, as well as the bright lamp.

"You lied."

It was his father who spoke, but his tone was so indifferent that it was heart-stopping.

Yes, he lied.

The aristocratic etiquette education he received since childhood allowed him to naturally change the expressions on his cheeks. His lying skills were good. Both his teachers and servants believed in his well-behaved characteristics and praised him in front of others.

Rick has always known that his lies were not hidden from his father at all.

Just when he was pretending to be a well-behaved child and spending a boring day, his father called him.

The first sentence is, "Why?"

Like judging a prisoner, his words were concise and sharp, while also revealing indifference.

At that time, his answer was "Interesting", and what he got was another indifferent words from Archduke Tobias, "Then keep it interesting and don't let others see through it."

Ranfrick smiled, and from then on "kindness" was synonymous with him.

"His son is already dead, right?" Justice Tobias asked calmly, "Have you considered the consequences?"

Of course Lanfrick has considered this issue, and the worst outcome would be to find that the Marquis of Waverley, who was deceived and angry, would return to attack Duke Tobias Ridge.

"If the Marquis of Waverley doesn't find out, I will provide help when necessary." Lanfrick said.

According to the unwritten rules of the nobility, the favor must be repaid, and the Marquis of Waverley will be his helper.

"You will not bear the consequences of failure alone." Archduke Tobias said.

"My dear father, it was you who taught me... to maintain an interesting face, and you also taught me what means is. Why is it that the Marquis of Waverley only has one heir? Isn't it also your fault? You ordered his private parts to be sterilized.

You were traumatized and dealt with the other children unexpectedly, leaving only the brainless guy. We are the guardians of the kingdom, and guardianship is our glory. Your actions have indeed silenced Waverley, who was originally breeding ambition.

If it continues, a useless descendant will not be able to hold it even if it conquers a territory."

"Long before I left, it was my plan to use Eli's love for my sister to lure him away. His death had been planned for a long time. The only other thing was...even after making so many preparations

, I still couldn’t bring my sister back.”

The dragon's strength exceeded his expectations, which was Lanfrick's biggest surprise. He had no intention of killing his sister, because only men were eligible to inherit.
Chapter completed!