Late at night, the moon was shrouded in mist and the earth was dark.
The small restaurant in the castle was bright.
Dozens of candles illuminate the restaurant as if it were daytime.
Otto sat at the dining table, staring at the sumptuous dinner, but made no move.
"What's wrong, Otto, my child, eat, why don't you eat? I heard you're feeling unwell, but you're feeling better." Mrs. Karin's voice sounded, with a hint of concern in her tone.
Otto turned his head and stared at the countess. The bright candlelight shone on her fair face, adding a bit of charm to her already beautiful cheeks.
He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. No wonder the daughter of a mere businessman could become a countess. Her beauty was indeed extraordinary. However, who would have expected that beneath the angelic appearance, there was a heart like a snake and a scorpion, and he was actually planning to murder her.
However, I have to say that Mrs. Kailin's expression management was extremely good. With this concerned look, someone who didn't know it would have thought that the other party was a responsible stepmother.
It's a pity that Otto doesn't like this.
"I don't dare to eat it. Although this dinner is rich, I'm afraid that I won't be able to see the sun tomorrow after eating it."
Otto's unexpected answer attracted everyone's attention, and an embarrassed look appeared on Mrs. Kellyn's face.
At today's dinner, in addition to the earl's family, priest Matthew who works part-time as a tutor, Knight Hartman, the captain of the castle guard, and Baron Charlie were all present.
The expressions of everyone were also very interesting. Priest Matthew seemed to have heard nothing and continued to enjoy the dinner on his plate, just like Otto's brother El. Knight Hartmann and Baron Charlie both stopped what they were doing, and their eyes kept glancing over Otto and Mrs. Kellyn.
Neither of them spoke, as if they were digesting the shocking news.
"Oh, my dear Otto, why do you have such strange thoughts? Is it because you have a cold and your brain is a little confused, or is it because you are too sad that your new castle has collapsed? It's okay, my child, the castle has collapsed. , it’s not a big deal, I’ll just give you another sum of money, but don’t think and talk nonsense.”
Mrs. Kelin's words were extremely sincere, and the concern and reproach in her tone really resembled a mother's attitude towards an ignorant child. Knight Hartman and Baron Charlie nodded secretly, withdrew their gaze and looked at their plates again.
Otto's expression also became a little ugly. Mrs. Karin's words, even in vain, portrayed him as an ignorant and unreasonable child. Who will support an ignorant child, and who will believe what he says?
Moreover, Mrs. Kellyn's words just now clearly revealed that he knew that Otto had a cold. But Otto only told a few people about his cold, which meant that the people around him were not so reliable. This is undoubtedly the worst news for Otto.
"Thank you Madam Kaylin for your concern. I am not feeling unwell. Since Madam is willing to pay to help me rebuild the castle, I am really grateful. I would like to thank Madam in advance." Otto responded with a smile on his face.
The smile on Mrs. Kellyn's face froze a little, and she didn't react for a while. From the very beginning when Otto hinted that someone was murdering him in front of everyone, to the sudden retreat before advancing, seemingly giving in but actually forcing her to give money, Otto's actions really surprised her.
When did this child, who had looked so mediocre since he was a child, finally become enlightened? Could it be that someone was guiding him behind his back? For a moment, several faces flashed through Mrs. Kelin's mind.
While her thoughts were changing rapidly, Mrs. Kelly maintained her charming smile on her face.
"Oh, my dear Otto, God be damned, since your father supports you in building the castle, how can I not support you.
By the way, I heard that you took the guards to the scene today and found out the reason for the collapse of the castle? How many people were arrested? "
Mrs. Karin's words made Otto frown. These words not only showed a mother's love for a child, but also reflected the countess' concern for the interests of the family. They immediately eliminated most of the possibility that Otto secretly accused her of murdering him.
His stepmother was much more difficult to deal with than he thought.
The few wandering knights captured by Otto were imprisoned in the dungeon of the castle. It was naturally impossible to hide them from the hostess, Mrs. Kaylin. In this case, he did not intend to hide them.
"Yes, a few foreigners with weapons were said to be wandering knights. I thought they were more like bandits, so they were captured and imprisoned. If Mrs. Kellyn is interested, she can go and interrogate her in person. Maybe you can also You know them."
"Otto, you are joking again, how could I know the robber?" A flash of panic flashed in Mrs. Kelly's eyes, and then she pretended to be worried. "In recent years, bandits have become more and more rampant. I don't know what the situation will be when I go to suppress bandits this time. Now bandits dare to come to our territory. It seems that banditry is indeed very serious."
As soon as Mrs. Karin finished speaking, Knight Hardman's sonorous voice sounded.
"Madam and the two young masters, don't worry. With me and the castle guards here, we can definitely ensure the safety of the castle."
"With Knight Hardman's words, I feel relieved." Mrs. Kelin turned her head and nodded slightly towards Knight Hardman's position. "I heard that some bandit gangs now have a large number of people. It is better to strengthen the guards near the castle. It is best to send more people to patrol."
"Don't worry, madam." Knight Hardman nodded in agreement. "This is my duty."
"Otto." Mrs. Karin turned her head to Otto. "Brands have been rampant recently, and such a large castle requires a lot of manpower. For the safety of me and your brother, you should not mobilize the castle guards at will in the future.
Your own bodyguards are all elites selected by the master for you. They are enough to protect your safety. If that doesn't work, you can ask Sir Charlie to send some soldiers to follow you.
It would be bad if the blind bandits were bold enough to attack the castle and the castle was not well-guarded, causing losses.
Sir Charlie, you say so. "
"Madam, you are right. Protecting the territory is also a task entrusted to me by the earl. Madam, don't worry, I will send fifty elite soldiers to protect the young master. As long as the young master goes out, they will follow him." Sir Charlie chuckled, Also agreed.
This time, it was Otto's turn to look ugly.
It seems like I lost a lot in this short confrontation. It's okay to test Mrs. Kailin without success. After all, the other party personally promised to give him a sum of money to rebuild the Eagle Castle, so he made a profit. But Mrs. Kellyn completely turned the situation around with her words of concern for him and the safety of the territory.
Originally, Otto could mobilize the castle guards at will by virtue of his status as heir, but now that Mrs. Kaylin has said this, it will no longer be possible. After all, if "bandits" attack the castle and someone is frightened, it will all be Otto's fault.
At the same time, Baron Charlie, whose position is unknown, wants to send troops to protect himself. Although he claims to be protecting himself, only he knows what he is actually doing.
It seemed that he had received a sum of money, but in fact the crisis was not resolved and instead he lost part of his military power. Nowadays, it is even more possible to be monitored openly by others.
However, Mrs. Kailin was all about justice, and it was hard for him to refute. The situation was too passive for him.
Otto seemed to have seen the scene of suicide with more than ten stab wounds in the back, not far away from him.
