What is the concept of change of circumstances
Qi Yan never thought that Kerry would reveal all of Count Hilal's social and political plans to Count Guaguez. Similarly, I never expected that in just half a year, Earl Hilal would have been ordered to step down and start choosing the next Earl's successor.
"Didn't you see his face when he was ordered to abdicate by the queen's messenger!" Kerry told Qi Yan excitedly: "His face turned pale, as if the world was about to end! He was hesitating, and his fat figure was all gone. He couldn't kneel down on one knee, so it was Tom, the 'filial' brother, who helped him kneel down."
When he said 'filial brother', a trace of contempt and ridicule flashed across Kerry's face.
Is it really filial? Who doesn't know that Earl Hilal has stepped down, and he is the best successor, so he doesn't know how to be happy.
Kerry often tells these things to Qi Yan, but Qi Yan just listens quietly and never expresses an opinion. Kerry is used to it.
"Ayan, would you be happy if I took the position of earl?"
Qi Yan lowered his eyes, pondered for a moment, and said softly: "I will be happy for you."
"Just happy for me, right?" But he was not happy.
Qi Yan fiddled with the clear water and sighed: "Kerry, I hope you can get out of this circle and just be yourself."
"Ayan... you still don't understand me." How could you just hide away and let them run free
I don’t know who said this, good people will never attract attention if they are not bad; but bad people will attract everyone’s attention from the beginning.
"Ayan, I have also expected that that man just complained that I have no magic power. After all, I am still his child, and he will not ignore me." Kerry chuckled at himself: "I was beaten all over the body. It was an injury. I lay on the bed and stared in the direction of the door without blinking, hoping that he would come quietly, even if there was no tenderness, just leaving a bottle of potion."
Unfortunately, those are all extravagant hopes.
Qi Yan no longer insisted on his opinion. He could not understand the pain in Kerry's heart.
"Then just go ahead and do it."
Being encouraged by Qi Yan was the happiest thing for Kerry.
[Kerry's favorability towards Qi Yan +10, current favorability: 70]
Earl Hilal has completely stepped down, so the battle for the next Earl's successor will be fierce. As a count who was ordered to step down by the queen, Earl Hilal is not eligible to participate in this election.
In the past few days, Kerry had been very busy. While making connections, he was also wary of other brothers' evil intentions. He hadn't had a good chat with Qi Yan for several days. When he came to the beach at night, he only stayed for a few minutes before leaving.
Qi Yan was also happy and at ease. Kerry's state was much better than being gloomy and silent every day.
The days are slipping through the fingers, winter is coming soon, and Qi Yan must return to the volcanic sea to spend the winter again. Before leaving, Kerry sat on the rocks. He was wearing a slim-fitting tuxedo that was much more luxurious than before. His messy hair was neatly sorted one by one, and his hair was fixed with hair wax in a handsome style.
Looking at Qi Yan's fish tail, Kerry asked the question he had wanted to ask for a long time.
"Ayan, can you transform into a human form?"
Qi Yan paused and didn't think about anything else: "Okay."
"Then if you transform into human form, you don't need to stay in the sea, right?"
"No, after all, I am still a fish." Qi Yan explained to him: "When I leave the water, my fish tail will automatically act like human legs, but it can only last for two weeks. After two weeks, the mermaid will Death from lack of water."
Kerry covered up the flash of light in his eyes: "Then... please give me another hug."
There should always be a hug when parting.
However, Qi Yan hesitated. Kerry's clothes were much better than the ones he wore in the winter last year. The seawater covering his body was not stained by them.
"There's no need to hug. When I come back in the spring, I hope you can get what you want."
Kerry faintly retracted his arms that were about to open, and smiled: "Of course."
The boy has really grown up. Although there is no decent coming-of-age ceremony, he still grows up. He is getting more and more handsome. I don’t know whether he inherited his mother’s beauty or his father’s shrewdness. From this look, Kerry is really one of the best young men in Erli City.
"Qi Yan, I promise you, when you come back, this castle will be mine."
Hilal's mansion is so large and luxurious, but the only place where Kerry can have the final say is the round tower at the side entrance.
Qi Yan raised the corners of his mouth for the first time and gave him a slight smile.
"I'll see you become an earl, my friend."
After saying that, Qi Yan jumped up, and the beautiful fish tail emerged from the seabed, drawing a perfect arc, and splashed out a little water as he twisted.
Kerry wiped the water droplets sprayed on his face, feeling a sense of loss in his heart.
Without Qi Yan, the world seems to have lost its flavor.
In this cold winter, too many things happened on the mainland.
First, Count Hilal was exposed for corruption, and the Queen personally sent a messenger to announce the news of his resignation; secondly, there was the war over Count Hilal's position. All five sons of Count Hilal were involved. What is shocking is that Count Hilal's opponent, Count Guagues, united with other nobles to support Shikri Hilal. For a time, this man who had never appeared in front of the world was The concubine suddenly became angry, causing the whole situation to undergo earth-shaking changes.
In the study, Kerry threw the documents to the ground angrily and kicked him hard twice before giving up.
—This is the report again! Bastard! Bastard! Bastard!
Kerry's brother also seized on Kerry's only handle and tried to trample him under his feet forever by dividing him into a descendant and a concubine.
Yes, given Hilal's identity, he will always be just a bastard.
With no formal education and no magical talent, the support of Count Guaguez and his henchmen alone is not enough.
Your own abilities are limited, and no matter how many people from the outside world surround you, there is nothing you can do.
Count Guaguez has long said that all he can do is support Kerry. As for Kerry's own problems, he still needs to solve them himself.
"You look like a lost lamb now."
A familiar voice suddenly came from the door of the study, and the sweet and soft tone made Kerry frown.
Looking back, it turned out to be Nasha in a white uniform.
"How did you get in?"
Since the abdication of Count Hilal, Kerry has moved away from the Round Tower and has his own place in the castle.
Nasha walked in with a dignified smile, holding up her skirt, and her off-white leather shoes trimmed with lace were looming.
"Kerry, my promise still stands."
Nasha came to Kerry's side, stood on tiptoes, and slowly approached him.
"Then I'll ask again."
The pink lips stayed three centimeters from Kerry's ear, exhaling slightly, which was particularly tempting.
"Will you cooperate with me?"