Count Karlov Hossmann stood in the center of the banquet hall, watching with satisfaction the expressions of surprise and admiration on the guests he had invited.
As ever, he's still the center of attention here, the focus of all eyes.
With an elegant and decent smile, his eyes swept over every face on the scene, Viscount Carroll, Viscountess Grand, and Earl Pepper, these are very important figures, and there are many other people who are present There are gentlemen and ladies of pure blood and glory in the south who have the right to speak. Some of them have inherited titles, and some are important heirs in the family or big figures who can speak on behalf of the family. It is not easy to invite these people together, especially It was in this cold winter month—the visits of all these big figures are enough to prove that the appeal of the surname Hossman in the southern border is as strong as ever, and in order to further consolidate the authority of his surname, Earl Hossman of course prepared It is enough to match the "big meal" of this banquet.
That was the magic net technology that he had spent a lot of effort and finally got with the double efforts of big money and good luck.
People applauded, and Earl Karlov Hossman smiled reservedly. After the applause lasted for ten seconds, he shook his wine glass slightly, showing a humble look: "I must admit that the resurrected ancestor is a Respectable man who created something incredible - maybe with a little 'help' from some alien friends, but either way, Ley technology is amazing and something this good should obviously be shared to all."
A nobleman in a dark blue velvet coat took Earl Hossman's words just right: "But if I remember correctly, Duke Cecil did not prohibit the exodus of the magic net—it is said that through Viscount Leslie's Guarantee and introduction, as long as you pay enough money, Cecil will send craftsmen to help those in need build the magic net, and even build various devices based on the magic net."
"Of course, if you pay enough price, Duke Cecil will 'help' us build the magic net," Earl Hossman raised his glass to the noble representative, then shook his head with a smile, "but that's a lot of money Money! Our founding duke wants to use a carriage to transport all the gold coins in our castle - and more importantly, things in other people's hands are unreliable after all, aren't they? Cecil is indeed We will send people to help build the magic net, but that is not so much helping, it is better to hold the technology firmly in our hands. If the magic net is broken or not enough, we still need to spend a lot of money to send those craftsmen Please come back... Compared with this almost endless investment, don't you think it is more cost-effective to get the technology to build the magic net?"
"That's true," Earl Pepper, who had pale golden curly hair and a slightly chubby figure, walked forward with a smile, "My old friend, how did you get that technology into your hands?"
"With a little luck, I happened to meet two rune craftsmen who were in charge of building the magic net in Tanzania Town, and these two rune craftsmen happened to want some better development prospects," Karlov Huo Earl Sman said unhurriedly, "They brought the drawings of the magic net and part of the construction technology—of course, for safety, I asked my scholars and mage consultants to participate in the specific trial production work, and the final result is Satisfactory, I have created a magic net that can be used and is as effective as the mine magic net in Leslie Territory. Everyone, you can look up at the magic spar lamp in this castle, and if you have the opportunity, You are welcome to visit the magic tower behind the castle - they are now powered by the magic net!"
"The mages in my territory will definitely be interested in this!"
"I'm interested too—I'm a mage myself."
"Count Horsman, how do you intend to... 'share' these achievements with us?"
Aristocrats, big and small, gathered around one after another, and exchanged information about the magic net with Earl Hossman with compliments and sincerity, because each of them knew the changes in Leslie's collar in the past few months. —Although they have some complaints about Viscount Andrew Leslie who has completely fallen for the Cecil family, they must admit that in the past few months, the ore produced by the mine in Tanzan Town has been crushed. The land occupies many raw ore markets in the southern border, with huge output and extremely low cost, which makes several southern nobles who originally competed with the Leslie family in the ore business miserable.
Of course they want to get the same mining equipment and magic net system as Leslie's, but the price is really daunting, and they are even more afraid of the rapidly developing Cecil, and they don't want to directly contact Cecil. There are too many entanglements with the collar - especially in the "magic net" which involves basic technology.
Now, Earl Hossman successfully "stealed" the magic net, how could they not be tempted by it
Although mining equipment still needs to spend a lot of money to buy from Lesley Land or Cecil Land, at least they have solved half of the problem, and it is still the basic energy problem.
The nobles are mediocre, but they still have brains. They know the difference between the magic net and the mine magic machine - the latter is just a magic tool, and if it is broken, it will only lose money, while the former is the foundation. If the energy on the territory They can only rely on other people's craftsmen to build it. They are absolutely worried. Only when their own craftsmen master the technology of laying the magic net can they dare to use it with confidence.
But at the same time that the nobles, big and small, gathered around Earl Hossman, a tall and thin figure quietly left the banquet hall.
Wearing a black wool coat, with a beard and a crystal monocle, Viscount Carroll walked around the waiter with a wine glass, walked out of the banquet hall alone, and came to the corridor outside the hall, slightly Sighed.
The castle is indeed brighter than before—it’s not the first time he’s been a guest at Earl Horsman’s castle. He can see that many magic crystals have been added under the corridors, in the courtyard, and even on the outer walls of the main building of the castle. , under the abundant supply of magic power, the bright lights almost made this ancient castle appear crystal-like and bright. It seems that Earl Hossman was right, he did get the technology of the magic net — and couldn't wait to use it in his own castle.
Viscount Carroll looked at the courtyard illuminated by lights. Under the bright light around him, the bright starry sky above the courtyard seemed to have dimmed a bit. His gaze swept across at will, and suddenly he found that the people standing outside the hall were not Not just myself.
A thin lady wearing a black court dress and a black wide-brimmed hat is standing not far from her. The lady's clothes look very thin, but there is a faint layer of magic protection The shield enveloped her, blocking the cold wind from the winter night.
Ropeini? Countess Glenn, the richest in the south, but also possibly the most unfortunate widow.
"Ms. Luo Penny," Viscount Carroll walked over with a glass of wine. He couldn't let such a lady stand alone outdoors in such a cold winter night. "Do you also feel that the hall is stuffy?"
"Please address me by my title and surname, Mr. Viscount," Ropeni Glenn glanced at Viscount Carroll. Her eyes were deep, her cheekbones were high, and she was a bit sick, although she could still see that she was a Beauty, but there is no doubt that her beauty is declining in poor health and mood - but for many young noble men, she still has a strong appeal, "It's a very formal banquet."
"But we are outside the banquet hall," Viscount Carroll said with a smile. After realizing that his humor had not been responded to, he changed the subject calmly, "Then Viscount Glenn, what do you think about the magic net? Not interested?"
"Count Hossman just needs someone to flatter him. After the flattery is over, the real money will come. I don't need to waste time and energy before that," Ropeni Glenn said in an almost sarcastic manner. Her speaking style has always been like this, "And to be honest, I really don't have much interest in the magic net. If the price offered by Earl Horsman is not suitable, I will leave directly."
Viscount Carroll nodded with a smile: "I understand, Miss Grant is waiting for you to go home."
When mentioning her only daughter, Ropeini Glenn's face softened slightly. She turned her head to look at Viscount Carroll, and asked casually, "What about you? Are you not interested in the magic net?"
Viscount Carroll thought for a while, and showed an exaggerated distressed expression: "To be honest, I am interested, but I dare not be interested."
Luo Peini? Gulen finally had a look of curiosity: "Oh?"
"The things from Cecil's collar are full of weirdness," Viscount Carroll said in a slightly lower voice, but the volume was just enough for people to hear clearly. His subtle speaking method always arouses the curiosity of the opposite sex. It’s always beneficial, “I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but now the southern border is full of new gadgets from Cecil Territory—all kinds of alchemy potions, magic nets, mining machinery, and the high-quality coins they minted, almost overnight. Before anyone could react, Gawain Cecil was already everywhere... "
Speaking of this, Viscount Carroll paused and opened his hands: "Even myself, I see Gawain Cecil's face at least countless times every day—when counting money."
The corners of Luo Penny Grant's mouth turned up slightly: "I'm fine, I only like the silver and gold shields of the Kingdom."
"You see, you are also a humorous person," Viscount Carroll immediately complimented, then held his glass and looked towards the courtyard, "Many people are not aware of this penetration, but I have a sense of crisis ... Cecil's 'new thing' is so convenient and cost-effective that no one can resist it, but you should also know that the more poisonous something is, the more it will disguise itself as sweet and attractive …those wonderful creations from Gawain Cecil seem to me no less than a dose of poison...”
As Viscount Carroll said, his gaze inadvertently swept across the soldiers in the courtyard. Under the keen eyes of the low-ranking knights, he saw a hole protruding from the belt bag of a Hausman soldier. Barrel-clear crystal bottle neck.
Cecil's logo was still stuck on the crystal bottle neck.
"I'm afraid we've been poisoned to the core."
Ropeni Grant glanced at Viscount Carroll: "Then will you refuse these poisons?"
Viscount Carroll was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "Sometimes, poison is also a cure-as long as everything is under our control, as if right now, I'm going back to the banquet hall to meet with you." Earl Hossman has entered the stage of 'real money'."