When the two arrived at the restaurant, others, including Viscount Fergus, had already arrived.
Seeing Gray and Caroline walking together, several people had different expressions in their eyes.
Viscount Fergus looked pleased that Gray could get along well with the rest of the family and that the family could accept Gray. This was what he wanted to see.
Although he had rarely interfered with the affairs of the Gray brothers and sisters in the past 16 years, he had to admit that during the more than two months since the Gray brothers and sisters came to the castle, perhaps out of compensation, he did give Gray a lot of help. Lots of love from siblings.
Of course, all this is based on Gray's excellent blood warrior talent.
Sarah looked confused. She had never heard from her brother Gray when her relationship with sister Caroline got better.
Viscountess Milan and Gray's eldest brother Bernal were surprised at first, and then smiled slightly, as if they were just as happy to see this scene as Viscount Fergus. It was unknown what they were thinking in their hearts.
Gray's second brother, Ellis, had a cold look, but because Viscount Fergus was present, he only asked in a slightly questioning tone.
"Why did you come here together?"
"We were all reading in the library, so we came over together."
Caroline explained casually.
She did not deliberately describe her relationship with Gray as distant, nor did she describe her relationship as cordial. This is her current position in this family.
"Were you in the library this morning?"
Viscount Fergus showed a keen interest in Gray going to the library and asked Gray.
"Yes, Father."
Gray explained.
"I felt that I lacked understanding of blood beasts and blood magic, so I went to the library to find some related books to read."
"Reading is a good habit and can increase knowledge and insight."
Viscount Fergus nodded with satisfaction.
"When you have time, you can go and see more. Knowledge and insight are essential for nobles."
"I will."
Gray agreed.
Even if Viscount Fergus doesn't say it, he will do it. Coming from the world of information explosion in his previous life, he naturally understands the importance of knowledge.
After hearing what Viscount Fergus said, Bernal, who was sitting opposite Gray, couldn't help but have a gloomy look in his eyes.
From the conversation between Viscount Fergus and Gray, he could feel Viscount Fergus's concern for Gray. This kind of care was even worse than his treatment of him.
And the last word "noble" really touched his nerves.
In the Purple Moon Kingdom and even the Flame Kingdom, Crimson Kingdom, and Gem Kingdom, the title of noble is not something that can be called casually. Even if the father is a noble, the children cannot be called noble unless they are awarded or inherit the title of noble.
Although Viscount Fergus just said something unintentionally, it revealed the image of letting Gray inherit the title, which made him feel a deep crisis.
Among nobles, the title is generally inherited by the eldest son born to the main wife. Illegitimate children have no right to inherit, but there are exceptions.
If a noble applied to the kingdom and was recognized by the kingdom, even an illegitimate child could inherit the title. Such things had happened several times in the history of the Ziyue Kingdom, which made him wary.
Viscountess Milan, whose face turned slightly gloomy like him, had obviously thought of this as well. Her whole face looked bad and she almost couldn't maintain her usual elegance.
The lunch ended in a slightly dull atmosphere. As Gray, who had finished his last meal, put down his knife and silver fork, Viscount Fergus coughed slightly and said.
"There is a group of thieves coming near the southwest border of the territory. I will leave the castle tomorrow to exterminate them."
"Master, is the situation serious?"
Hearing this, Viscountess Milan frowned deeply, and others couldn't help but have worries on their faces, even Gray was no exception at this time.
He now relies on the Fergus family for his livelihood. If the interests of the Fergus family are harmed, he will also be affected.
Most of the expenses of the nobles come from the taxes of the territory. For the nobles, the territory is the foundation of everything.
If the thieves' damage is too serious, the loss of territory is too great, and the tax revenue is reduced, his current luxurious life will inevitably be severely reduced.
Although he has not been in this world for a long time, he has already become obsessed with this luxurious life of living in a huge castle and being served by dozens of people.
Moreover, the benefits of drinking blood wolf blood once a month are obvious. Just one cup can greatly increase his strength. This kind of thing is obviously valuable and requires a lot of money to buy. If the territory is seriously damaged, , this supply may be interrupted.
"According to the information obtained, this group of thieves is not very strong. They just don't have a fixed gathering place and move around frequently."
Viscount Fergus waved his hand.
"fine."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Although there are rarely powerful blood warriors among the thieves running around, powerful blood warriors can usually easily find a good job, but this is not absolute.
In the kingdom, there will occasionally be some powerful blood warriors who are wanted by the kingdom for making mistakes and join the bandit group. Moreover, some nobles will also train some bandits to achieve the purpose of quickly making money and attacking rival families.
"So don't worry, it's not too serious."
Viscount Fergus concluded.
"Father, can you take me with you?"
Just when everyone heaved a sigh of relief, Bernal's eyes moved and he spoke.
Viscount Fergus glanced at Bernal unexpectedly, with relief in his eyes. He was obviously very satisfied with Bernal's behavior, but after thinking about it for a moment, he shook his head and said.
"This time it will probably take a long time, and it won't have much training value. Next time, if there is a suitable opportunity, I will take you with me. I look forward to the opportunity for our father and son to go to the battlefield together."
"Yes, Father."
Bernal had a slight regret on his face, but he was quite happy in his heart. Everyone could see that his performance just now gained him a lot of points in the heart of Viscount Fergus.
The next morning, under the farewell of everyone in Gray, Viscount Fergus, who was dressed in a golden battle uniform, with blond hair and a faint aura of majesty, rode a war horse with blood-colored hair and led three hundred people. Many warriors riding horses and wearing armor left the castle in a mighty manner.
Behind him, slightly behind him, were two middle-aged people.
One of them is a middle-aged man, wearing a brown battle uniform, with a burly build, a square face, and an obvious evil aura on his face. He is Baron Gardner Kipling, who was entrusted by the Fergus family ten years ago. He has the strength of a high-ranking blood warrior. .
Another middle-aged man, wearing a beige battle uniform, has a medium build, a wisp of beard on his chin, and a slightly stereotyped face.
He comes from the Ricardo family, a baron family that was entrusted by the Fergus family 50 years ago. He is Baron Gerbert Ricardo of the Ricardo family's generation, and he also has the strength of a high-ranking blood warrior.
Behind the two men, there were seven men, all wearing black battle uniforms, and all seven of them had the title of Lord.
Two barons, seven lords, plus Lord Lynde Niassen who is responsible for staying in the castle, these are all the nobles in the Fergus family territory.
Generally speaking, a viscount can be entrusted with three barons and ten lords, an earl can be entrusted with three viscounts and ten barons, and further up, marquis and duke can be entrusted in this order.
Because these thieves were wandering around and needed to be searched in several directions, Viscount Fergus recruited all the nobles and soldiers in the territory.
"The nobles in this world have so much power. Not only can they enfeoff lower-level nobles, they can also openly own the army."
Looking at Viscount Fergus and his entourage riding away on their war horses, Gray's heart surged, and he couldn't help but feel a desire to become a noble.
In his opinion, the nobles of this world are simply earth emperors who occupy land and rule as kings.
Not only does it have territorial autonomy, the right to enfeoff and dismiss territorial nobles and officials, but it can also openly recruit and train troops, and there is even no limit on the number.
Of course, considering the support capacity of the territory, the army that each noble can afford must be limited. Even so, it is already extremely impressive.
In fact, not only Gray, but also Bernal and Ellis could not help but have their eyes blazing when they saw such a scene. This feeling of commanding a cavalry of more than 300 people was obviously something they longed for.
It wasn't until the team disappeared from sight that everyone in the castle returned to the castle.
Gray went to the rarely visited place in the castle that he had found before, preparing to start today's training.
Although the progress of his training is gratifying, he should be able to become a low-level blood warrior again in another month at most, but he still hopes that this time will be faster, so he never slackens off in his daily training.
Shortly after he left, Ellis looked at the valet who was following him with a gloomy expression.
"Do you know where that guy is practicing now?"
The manservant who followed him was a man in his twenties, with some freckles on his face and shrewd eyes. Hearing his inquiry, he hurriedly said.
"I've already asked about it. It's near the remote house south of the castle."
"Hmph, lead the way. I want to see what he is doing."
Ellis snorted coldly and followed the manservant towards the remote house where Gray usually practiced.
Gray did not go to the training ground, but instead found a place to practice secretly, which finally caught his attention.
(End of chapter)