In the Marquis' study, Saroyan and Manel Sidney, who returned to the castle, followed the Marquis of Sidney and came straight here.
"Father, how are the negotiations with the Warren family going? Are they willing to hand over Rob Tracy?"
Entering the study, Saroyan immediately asked.
"The Warren family refused directly!"
Marquis Sidney shook his head, and then said with a cold look in his eyes.
"The people sent there were already kicked out without even being able to see Marquis Wallen."
"It's too much to bully someone."
Manel Sidney clenched his fists with anger in his eyes.
The person who was sent was kicked out without even seeing the real owner. This was a naked humiliation.
"Father, we must teach the Wallen family a lesson, otherwise, the Wallen family will only think that our Sidney family is easy to bully."
Saroyan also had evil eyes in his eyes. As a member of the Sidney family, one can imagine his anger when he learned that the Sidney family was so humiliated.
"I know."
Marquis Sidney nodded, with a cold look in his eyes.
"Since this matter was initiated by the Warren family, then don't blame our Sidney family for doing too much."
"Father, do you plan to...?"
Seeing that the Marquis of Sidney had already made a decision, Saroyan couldn't help but ask.
"Due to the power of plants, the Wallen family built their castle in the forest. Huh, let the Wallen family feel the taste of the beast tide this time."
Marquis Sidney said with cold eyes.
As a marquis in charge of such a large territory, he is naturally decisive in killing enemies.
Even if he knew that many innocent people would be involved, he would not hesitate at all. He has never been a soft-hearted person.
"Tide of beasts?"
When they heard the tide of beasts, Saroyan and Manel Sidney were frightened, and they immediately understood Marquis Sidney's plan.
However, neither of them had the intention to stop it. Rather, they were extremely supportive. Although this might hurt innocent people, those people were not citizens of the Sidney Territory at all, so how could they care.
"Okay, let's not talk about the Warren family for now. You mentioned in your letter before that Gray Fergus is already a mad blood warrior. Please tell me the details."
The Marquis of Sidney waved his hand and interrupted the topic.
"yes."
Saroyan and Manel Sidney both nodded and quickly told what they saw during the battle and the subsequent conversation.
"Relics? Good luck."
Hearing that Gray once visited a ruins and obtained the magical weapon that could control blood beasts and the blood of high-level blood beasts from that ruins, he couldn't help but sigh slightly at Gray's good luck.
"Furthermore, his blood beast ability has mutated, adding ice attributes, and his combat power is comparable to that of special blood beasts in the same realm."
Manel Sidney added.
"Has it mutated? Increased the ice attribute? It seems that what he took should be some kind of advanced blood beast blood with ice attribute."
Marquis Sidney raised his eyebrows slightly and judged.
"The two of us think so too. He should have taken the blood of some kind of advanced blood beast of the ice type, which caused the blood beast's abilities to mutate and become more powerful."
Saroyan and Manel Sidney both nodded.
The family has a rich collection of books and is very knowledgeable about blood magic. They all know that the blood of high-level blood beasts has the ability to mutate the original blood beast abilities of the users.
Of course, the probability of such a mutation occurring is not too great, and it involves the relationship between taking blood beast blood and one's own level.
Generally speaking, the greater the gap between the blood beast's blood and one's own level, the easier it is to cause such mutations. The smaller the gap, the smaller the possibility of mutation.
In fact, Saroyan was taking the blood of the wild-level blood beast that was killed by the bronze-backed dragon beast last time. Unfortunately, after taking it for so long, no mutation occurred.
"Father, the Fergus family has contributed a lot to the siege of the Shadow Snake. What are your plans for the Fergus family?"
Saroyan asked.
"Still hesitating, what do you two think?"
Marquis Sidney looked slightly solemn.
"Since the Fergus family has met the conditions to be promoted to the Earl family, I think the Fergus family should be promoted to the Earl family."
Saroyan said seriously.
"I also think the Fergus family should be promoted to the Earl family, but there is a problem."
Manel Sidney frowned slightly.
"The position of head of the Fergus family is still held by Emerson Fergus. According to regulations, the head of the Earl family must at least have the strength of a mad blood warrior. He is obviously not satisfied."
"I'm thinking about that too."
Marquis Sidney nodded.
With the potential shown by the Fergus family now, they will definitely be able to become the right-hand man of the Sidney family like the two earl families in the future, or even more. He is naturally happy to let the Fergus family be promoted to earls. family.
However, the trouble is that Gray Fergus is not the head of the Fergus family yet, and the title of nobility does not belong to him.
The three of them discussed for a while and then sent someone to invite Viscount Fergus.
Soon after, under the guidance of his servant, the anxious Viscount Fergus walked into the study of the Marquis of Sidney.
"My Lord Marquis, Lord Manel, Master Saroyan!"
Seeing the three people in the study, he quickly bowed.
"sit."
Instructing Viscount Fergus to sit on a fur sofa next to him with Manel Sidney and Saroyan, Marquis Sidney spoke.
"The main reason I called you here is to discuss the promotion of the Fergus family to the Earl family."
"The promotion of the Fergus family to the Earl family?!"
Upon hearing this, Viscount Fergus first felt that his heartbeat slowed down by half a beat, and then started beating crazily again.
To be promoted to the earl family has been the expectation and long-cherished wish of several generations of the Fergus family.
The previous head of the Fergus family, his father, died in the war with the Flame Kingdom in order to accumulate military exploits. Unexpectedly, his generation would finally have a turn for the better.
It took him a while to calm down.
Seeing that Viscount Fergus had calmed down a little, Marquis Sidney continued.
"The Fergus family's contribution to the Sidney family over the years is seen by the Sidney family."
"The battle merits are enough. Now Gray Fergus is already a mad blood warrior. In principle, the Fergus family has the qualifications to be promoted to the Earl family, but..."
After hearing what the Marquis of Sidney said, Viscount Fergus's heart skipped a beat, and his heart was in his throat, for fear of hearing some bad news.
"But now the head of the Fergus family is still you, not Gray Fergus, who has become a mad blood warrior. This is different from the conditions for promotion to the Earl family."
When he heard that Gray could not be promoted to the Earl family because he was not the head of the Fergus family, Viscount Fergus was slightly reluctant to give up. After all, he was not too old now, but he did not hesitate and said immediately.
"Your Majesty the Marquis, I will pass on the title of head of the family to Gray as soon as possible."
He naturally understands the choice between losing the position of head of the family and letting the Fergus family become an earl family.
"There's no need to make a decision so early. Listen to me first."
The Marquis of Sidney waved his hand, indicating to Viscount Fergus to listen to him.
"Because Gray is still too young and lacks experience in managing the territory, and during the period after being promoted to the earl family, there are many things that need to be dealt with in the territory, and Gray may not be able to handle it."
"The Sidney family has thought of a compromise, that is, you grant Gray Fergus the title of heir, and the Sidney family makes an exception and promotes the Fergus family to the title of earl."
"Grant Gray the status of successor to the title of Lord, and promote the Fergus family to the earl family in an exceptional manner?"
Viscount Fergus had a look of surprise on his face. He did not expect that the Sidney family would make such a proposal.
"Of course, this method is a bit disadvantageous for Gray. You need to go back and discuss this matter with Gray."
"Whether Gray inherits the title directly or by granting Gray the title of successor is up to you."
Marquis Sidney said.
"Yes, Lord Marquis."
Viscount Fergus said seriously.
…
"The Fergus family has been confirmed to be promoted to the Earl family?"
Upon hearing the news brought back by Viscount Fergus, Gray couldn't help but show surprise.
Unexpectedly, the Sidney family actually promoted the Fergus family to an earl family.
Originally, on the way back, he and Viscount Fergus only thought about it for a while and were not too sure. Unexpectedly, he was actually promoted to the earl family.
"Yes."
Viscount Fergus couldn't help but smile, and then said with a solemn expression.
"But this is not unconditional. The Marquis has given you two options: directly letting you inherit the title or granting you the status of successor to the title. Only if one of these two conditions is met, can the Fergus family be promoted to the Earl family, Gray? What’s your idea?”
"Just grant me the title of successor to the title."
Without much hesitation, Gray made his choice directly.
The title is indeed attractive, but it is also very tiring. He is still under 20 years old, and he really doesn't want to focus on managing the territory now.
Moreover, he does not have much ability to manage the territory now. The period when he was first promoted to the earl family can be said to be the most chaotic period of the territory. He is not willing to do such a thankless task.
The most important thing is that if he inherits the title, his cultivation will be hindered by excessive social activities.
For him, compared to managing the territory, the improvement of his own strength is the most important.
And based on his view of the nature of this world, in this world, the most important thing is always strength, and other things, such as power and wealth, are secondary.
With strength, you will have power and wealth. Without strength, even if you have power and wealth, you will not be able to last long.
"Gray, you don't have to worry about me!"
Seeing that Gray chose the latter without hesitation, Viscount Fergus said seriously.
"No, father, I didn't make this choice because I was worried about you."
Gray shook his head.
"I am less than 20 years old now. Compared to managing the territory, I would rather spend my energy on cultivation."
"Well, if you insist."
Seeing what Gray said, Viscount Fergus said no more.
In fact, he really wanted to sit on the Earl's position in his heart. It wouldn't take long, just sitting there for a few years and enjoying the addiction of the Earl's position would be enough.
(End of chapter)