In the evening, the Sidney Family Banquet Hall.
In the elegantly decorated banquet hall, several rune furnaces placed in the corners of the banquet hall emit heat and maintain the temperature in the banquet hall, making the entire banquet hall as warm as spring.
The surviving members of each family, dressed in exquisite formal attires, holding tall crystal glasses filled with fragrant wine, gathered together in small groups, and the sound of clinking glasses could be heard from time to time.
They were lucky and did not die like the five companions. Not only that, they would also receive rich rewards from the Sidney family.
Of course, the five dead companions will also receive rewards, but the rewards will belong to their families, and their families will also receive a large amount of compensation.
Even so, they still didn't want to be one of the five companions. Nobles all like to enjoy themselves. Only when they are alive can they enjoy it. After death, no matter how many rewards they receive, they will not have the blessing to enjoy it.
"Baron Twin."
"Baron Margery."
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In the banquet hall, Gray, led by Viscount Fergus, greeted the noble families who were friends with the Fergus family.
He was wearing a black dress, with a tall figure and a delicate face. He had slightly flowing black hair and deep blue eyes. Although he was not extremely handsome, he had a unique temperament.
The injuries on his body have completely healed.
The healing potion was very effective. After taking it, Gray's injuries recovered almost at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Of course, there are some side effects. During the course of taking it, the injured area will become itchy. After all, the cells in the body are growing rapidly, and there will definitely be some external reactions.
In addition, although this medicine is also effective for bone damage, it is not as fast as treating physical injuries. After all, fractures take a very long time to heal.
Gray naturally had no fractures. Even his left arm, which was struck head-on by Rob Tracy, only had a deep wound. The internal bones were not cracked or broken, which is why he recovered so quickly.
Afterwards, he couldn't help but sigh again at the power of Iron Arm Ape's iron arms. If he had the chance to meet a higher-order blood beast of Iron Arm Ape, he would definitely reserve a chance for it to "swallow blood."
After walking around the banquet hall and accompanying Viscount Fergus to greet the acquaintances of the nobles, Gray walked in one direction.
There, there was a young woman with blond hair rolled up and wearing a purple dress.
The long skirt is embellished with precious stones, which is extremely eye-catching, and what is even more eye-catching is the young woman.
Set off by a purple dress embellished with gems, her slender waist, slender legs and graceful bust were perfectly exposed.
"Gray."
Seeing Gray coming, the girl smiled slightly and greeted Gray, she was Pearly.
"very beautiful!"
Gray smiled and praised.
When seeing a woman dressed up, Gray wouldn't be so dumbfounded as to pretend not to see it. At this time, he knew it was time to give a compliment, and he didn't do it against his will at all.
"Thanks."
Polly blushed slightly and thanked her softly.
"How are your injuries?"
"It's almost better now, thanks to the healing potion you gave me."
Gray moved his body slightly to indicate.
"Need not."
Pearly shook her head slightly.
"Speaking of which, it's my turn to thank you. I've already heard from my uncle. If you hadn't taken the initiative to block Rob Tracy and face the siege of a barbarian blood beast and Rob Tracy, he would have died. It’s dangerous.”
"I'm just trying to save myself."
Gray smiled.
This is true. If he was sure of his own protection, he would not foolishly block Rob Tracy and face the danger.
"What are you talking about? We are having so much fun!"
Saroyan came over, smiled and joked.
"Where is it?"
Polly scolded dissatisfiedly.
"Well, that means you think chatting with Gray is boring."
Saroyan pretended to be surprised.
"I, I didn't say that, Gray, you must not listen to his nonsense... Brother, if you keep doing this, I will ignore you in the future!"
Being ridiculed by Saroyan like this, Pearly suddenly became anxious and said angrily.
"I surrender, I surrender."
Saroyan spread his hands as if surrendering his weapons.
"Master Saroyan."
After watching the fight between the two siblings end, Gray smiled and greeted Saroyan.
"Your Majesty the Marquis."
"Your Majesty the Marquis."
…
At this moment, Marquis Sidney, who was wearing a formal dress and exuding a majestic air, walked into the banquet hall and stood in the center of the banquet hall.
Gray, Pearly, and Saroyan all stopped talking. They knew that the Marquis of Sidney was about to announce rewards for each family. In fact, this banquet was a disguised reward meeting.
"This time we were able to annihilate the Shadow Snake organization and eliminate this hidden danger that has been entangled with the Sidney Territory for decades. Thanks to the efforts and dedication of all of you sitting here and the five people who have been lying down forever, the Sidney family saw it in their eyes. Keep it in mind.”
Looking around, Marquis Sidney's voice was smooth but powerful.
"In recognition of your bravery, the Sidney family has decided to reward you."
"Reward the Baron Quinton family with 3,000 gold coins."
"Reward the Baron Howell family with 3,200 gold coins."
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"Reward Earl Smalley's family with 50,000 gold coins."
"Reward the Earl Ford family with 50,000 gold coins."
Except for a few of the families who were thought of, their faces couldn't help but reveal joy.
The minimum reward of 3,000 gold coins is already an extremely high reward for these only Baron families. After all, under normal circumstances, the Viscount family's annual tax income is only about 10,000 gold coins.
However, there are also some families who are suspicious because they are not included in the list above.
But their doubts did not last long.
"After careful review, it was decided to promote the Carlisle, Moore, and Evelyn families from their original baron families to viscount families."
"Thank you, Lord Marquis."
Carlisle, the heads of the Moore family, and the head of the Evelyn family, who was married to the Fergus family, all couldn't help but look surprised, and their bodies were trembling slightly with excitement.
Just as families like the Fergus family want to be promoted to the Earl family, these Baron families naturally want to become the Viscount family.
Although the competition is not as fierce as the competition for the position of earl, it is still fierce. You can imagine their excitement to be able to stand out in the competition and be promoted to the viscount family.
After the boiling sound stopped slightly, Marquis Sidney continued.
"In addition, it was decided to promote the Viscount Fergus family to the earl family. Since Gray Fergus currently has no experience in running the territory, the earl position will be temporarily replaced by Emerson Fergus."
"Thank you, Lord Marquis, the Fergus family will definitely live up to the Sidney family's respect!"
Viscount Fergus walked out slightly excited, bowed and said solemnly.
Even though I already knew it, I still couldn't help but feel my heart surge and excited when I heard it.
The efforts and long-cherished wishes of several generations were finally realized in his generation.
After the awards were given, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became even more lively. People from various families clinked their wine glasses enthusiastically, and the crisp sound of clinking wine glasses could be heard endlessly.
"Congratulations, Viscount Fergus, no, it should be Earl Fergus now."
Earl Ford came forward with a red wine glass, clinked a glass with Earl Fergus, and said with a smile.
"Thanks."
Earl Fergus suppressed his excessive joy and responded with a smile, and soon he was surrounded by many nobles who came to congratulate him.
Even Gray was not spared. He was also surrounded by many nobles and was forced to drink a lot of red wine.
Fortunately, his current physical fitness is already extremely strong and he will not get drunk easily.
"Sure enough, he was promoted to the earl family!"
Glancing at Earl Fergus, Earl Smalley had a cold look in his eyes.
On the way back, he had already made a guess, and now this guess was confirmed.
Based on his relationship with the Fergus family, it is natural that the Fergus family does not want to be promoted to the Earl family.
The Richens family and the Bessemer family, no matter which family is promoted to the earl family, will obviously be better for the interests of the Smalley family than the Fergus family.
However, this kind of thing obviously did not change according to his will.
"The Fergus family has really become an earl family, and the Richens family really has no hope at all!"
Viscount Richens had a sinister look in his eyes, and he tried not to let his face become distorted.
From the original head of the six viscount families and the family closest to the position of earl, the Fergus family, which can only be ranked in the middle and lower reaches among the six viscount families, stood out and became the earl family. The anger, dissatisfaction, and jealousy in his heart can be imagined.
After a few polite words with other families, he left because he felt unwell. He didn't want to stay in this banquet hall for a moment.
"The Fergus family has been promoted to the Earl family, and the Bessemer family has no chance."
Viscount Bessemer showed a wry smile on his lips.
Although she is a woman, she never thinks that she will lose to a man, and this is also true. In terms of combat power, she is the head of all the viscount families. Even Viscount Richens is not as good as her in combat power.
And her children are also extremely outstanding. The eldest daughter Qiao Li, who has high hopes, is now a high-level blood warrior. She should be able to become a fierce blood warrior in a few years at most. The possibility of becoming a mad blood warrior can be said to be very high.
However, compared with Gray Fergus, it is far behind.
He is a few years younger than Qiao Li, but he is already a mad blood warrior. This growth rate is really exaggerated.
She couldn't help but feel slightly jealous. How could the Fergus family be so lucky to have such an outstanding son? How could she not be so lucky
(End of chapter)