"Cname change? What's going on?" he frowned.
"Probably think that it is difficult for me to support myself alone, so it would be more convenient to join another family," William seemed a little surprised why he cared so much about an inconspicuous little aristocrat, "It takes a lot of money to maintain a decent life. , if it is not managed well, the territory will be a drag."
"Is it possible that it was forced by the other party? For example, to seize territory or something."
"This... it shouldn't be possible," the earl mused, "I've seen them a few times at some previous banquets, but I didn't talk about it in detail. The Glenn, who changed his surname, and the Sommy family were quite harmonious. It doesn't look like she was forced. If you want to know more, I can call Viscount Dort Sommer right now."
"No need," Roland interrupted through Nightingale's whisper, "I'm just asking casually, it's not a big deal. However, it seems that the member of the Glenn family didn't come this time?" If brother Hyde was here, Nightingale should have recognized it long ago.
"The banquet was invited according to the customary specifications, which is my negligence," the old city lord said apologetically.
The meaning of these words is already obvious. Even if he changes his surname and becomes a branch of the Somei family, he is usually not invited by him. Although Silver Light City has driven business due to the developed mining industry, the style of this place is different from that of Shining Light City. Somewhat similar, they value wealth and strength more than titles and titles... But from the side, it also shows that the Gelan family is indeed approaching the point of being forgotten.
You must know that after Nightingale left, Hyde inherited the title of Viscount from his father.
It's tragic enough to get to this point.
Back at the camp, Roland had just pulled the tent curtains when Nightingale took the initiative to explain, "Your Majesty, I'm not concerned about Hyde's affairs. Believe me I was just, just a little surprised."
Seeing the look on the other's face, "It's definitely not what you think", Roland couldn't help but want to tease her, but when he thought of Nightingale's temperament, if she took her seriously and insisted, then it was time until he had a headache. So he coughed and nodded lightly, "I know, you never lied to me about this."
"You didn't believe... No, you didn't completely believe it!" Nightingale pointed out immediately.
Uh, not good, she still brought in a little joking mentality, but she was able to tell it apart. Roland had no choice but to take a deep breath, remove the distracting thoughts from his mind, and then looked into her eyes seriously and said, "I believe you."
This time, it was Nightingale's turn to feel uncomfortable. Her cheeks were slightly red, and her eyes shifted involuntarily, "I'm really just surprised, it has nothing to do with the person who betrayed me."
Although Roland wanted to say that even if he cared, it was human nature, but at this time, it was better to follow her will. "What are you surprised about?"
"The Somei family used to have a very good relationship with their father..." Nightingale whispered, "After my father passed away, they also visited me at Old Glenn's mansion, but after finding out that I was a witch, Old Glenn wouldn't allow me any more. I met them. I didn't expect Viscount Sommer to include Hyde in the clan, this point... I feel a little surprised."
It turns out that Roland, who has been nurtured in this world for many years, immediately understands what she means. If the relationship between the two families is so good, they should help her brother revive the family business after the death of Old Glenn. This is not considered in the story of the nobles Rarely, the downfall heirs make a comeback with the help of others, and repay each other with several times of wealth, and even make future generations marry, which is something everyone talks about.
Having the sole heir change his surname is not the case.
This means that the Glen family is completely cut off, and the title of viscount will not be passed on.
Roland is now determined to take back all the entrusted powers, so it doesn't matter whether he is a noble or not, but from the perspective of a traditional noble, this is more serious than a scheme to steal money, and it doesn't look like a family with a good relationship would do it. thing.
"If you think it's weird, go check it out," Roland sat back at the desk and spread out a stack of parchment. This is what he must do every time he goes: check the local population and financial income Happening. "I have Sylvie and the God's Punishment Witch to protect me. If you are only in the camp, it can be said to be absolutely safe. You don't have to be by my side at all times."
Nightingale hesitated, "But these are all matters of the Ge Lan family, and have nothing to do with me..."
"Of course your father's territory can't be said to be irrelevant," although it has to be handed over to the state now, he thought to himself, "and the mansion where you lived as a child is also on the same land. It's rare to come here once, so don't worry about it. If you are hunted down by the church, you should treat it as a visit to the old place.”
Perhaps it was the words of her childhood mansion that moved Nightingale. She was silent for a while before she made a decision, "Then you have to promise me that if you want to leave the camp, you must call me back first. Besides, I'm just going to see At a glance, nothing else will be done."
"I know," Roland shook his head with a smile, and now it felt like he was forcing her to go. However, rather than holding back some past events in your heart, it is better to face them calmly. Only after experiencing them can you truly let go.
Nightingale is still too young and too... a little bit.
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At dawn the next day, Nightingale left the camp and walked along the avenue to the east of Silver Light City.
The home in memory is very large, except for a large two-story house, and there is a farmland wide enough to submerge the footprints. The Tanabe is a stream that flows from the mountains and forests, and many crabs can be caught in summer. Further east, you will encounter a steep ravine. Family members often say that there may be gemstone veins hidden underneath. When she gets married, the largest gemstone in it will be given to her as a dowry.
It was only after leaving Silver Light City with the Mutual Aid Association that Nightingale gradually realized that her own territory was counted backward among the nobles. If it were placed in other places, it was estimated that it would not be much different from that of a general knight. The water source is a small stream, so the area of farmland is bound to be limited. As for the gem mine in the ravine, I am afraid it is the wishful expectation of the family. Even if there is, there will not be enough golden dragons to develop it.
But when she set foot on this land again a few years later, the impression in her memory still did not fade in the slightest. Even though it looked a lot smaller, the weedy ridge was no longer boundless, but her childhood thoughts were for It adds an indescribable freshness.
She couldn't help but understand what Wendy meant by "Getting rid of the nightmares of the past doesn't mean breaking up with the past".
When approaching the location of the mansion, Nightingale couldn't help but startled.
She thought that this unattended house would become dilapidated, but she didn't expect it to not only look brand new, but also expand several circles on the original basis. Passing through the courtyard wall, I saw a lot of people gathered inside. They were dressed in shabby clothes, and some of them even looked like beggars. Several servants shuttled through the crowd and handed bowls of hot porridge into their hands, and the crowd burst into a burst of gratitude from time to time.
Is this giving out food relief
She followed people's gaze to the end of the compound, where a man stood at the door of the house, smiling in response to everyone's thanks. No matter how he dresses or behaves, he looks like a graceful and decent nobleman.
That man was her former brother.
Hyde Glenn.