The restaurant is located on the second floor of the castle.
Earl Thistle obviously belongs to the rarest category among nobles, that is, people who "have self-cultivation requirements."
The best proof is that the clock on the wall has just struck eight o'clock, and the servants in the mansion are already busy, mainly preparing breakfast.
Able to have breakfast on time...
Oh my God! It's just unbelievable.
When Vivian and Liz arrived at the spacious and bright restaurant, the maids were already there to take them to their seats, place the tableware, and arrange the tablecloths.
The appetizing aroma wafted into your nostrils, and the exquisite silver tableware was filled with sumptuous food.
The fried golden eggs are scattered and cut into soft pieces that are easy to eat.
The croissant was obviously freshly baked and still exuding heat. It was charred on the outside and tender on the inside. Use a knife to cut a small slit in the middle, and the mellow butter slowly flowed out.
In addition, of course there is more, bacon, red wine, oats, and the noble's most classic and highly praised vegetable soup.
City...Do the people in the city have such a big appetite?
Just eat it in the morning... so much! ?
The little girl suddenly understood. No wonder she and Liz were so different in some aspects.
No! You do not understand!
Some things are destined from birth and cannot be changed. No matter how much you eat, it will be of no use!
After complaining about Vivian's weird thoughts, before the little girl started, the little wolf cub cheered up and was eager to try. He first glanced at the rich food on the table.
Um...
hateful! No medicine?
Count Thistle! You have let me down too much!
The ignorant female warrior who was promised to have brute strength, after defeating the devil and returning, was pretended to be entertained by the upper class nobles, but in fact she was secretly drugged, and finally suffered... Oh, that's the plot of the book, then it's okay.
Liao Zixuan curled his lips when he saw that the detection skills showed that all the breakfast food in front of him was very ordinary and normal.
well...
It seems that in his plan, the scene in which the earl caused trouble during breakfast and was discovered by him, followed by calling out with his paw and killing this big scourge, is temporarily out of the question.
Well, for now.
Pretending that he had just accidentally glanced at a certain room connected to the restaurant, the little wolf cub seemed to feel bored, breathed a sigh of relief, and lay back in the little girl's arms.
the other side.
It was obviously a sunny morning, but the curtains were not opened at all, completely blocking the light from outside, and the room was still dark.
Under the shadow, at the crack of the ajar door, Earl Thistle's cold eyes had been locked on the little girl's figure since Vivian and Liz appeared in the restaurant.
He was observing Vivian's every move.
Just seeing the appearance of the other party, Count Thistle felt endless anger rising from the bottom of his heart. The dark hand symbolizing the abyss stretched out from behind him, waving disgustingly like a tentacle in the darkness of the room.
This...sinner who dares to blaspheme the messenger of God!
Shirley's figure subconsciously appeared in the earl's mind.
That golden figure with perfect proportions... those magnificent fallen wings... those evil claws full of explosive power... that uniquely beautiful cold face in the world, and... that, Those were bare feet that could be stepped on without any regrets.
Ah...God's messenger...my God's messenger...
Expressions of obsession, fanaticism, intoxication, etc. appeared on the face of the Earl in the memory, but soon, it was like the mirror that symbolized beauty was broken and shattered into scum on the ground.
Why...
Why!
As if the most important thing had been taken away, the earl's eyes turned red.
Unforgivable...unforgivable! !
call...
After taking several deep breaths, the earl forced himself to calm down. After all, being impulsive would not help the envoy to avenge himself.
What's more, although the count is unwilling to admit it, since the opponent's strength can match or even defeat the Lord God Envoy, this means that he is definitely crushed by this country girl at least in terms of combat power. Not an opponent at all.
but...
snort.
The earl snorted coldly. At this time, Vivian had just sat down at the gorgeous dining table and was surprised by the sumptuous breakfast on the table.
What's the use of having so much power?
Outside the city and inside the city, they are two completely different worlds. "Inside the city", the definition of "power" is not just simple magic power and rank.
Otherwise, why are almost the vast majority of the nobles ordinary people, but they can control the most resources in Huodian City and can dispatch them as they please, those who are several times more powerful than them, such as the mages of the Vulcan Sect and the city guards of the Knights? The army, even the underground forces, and the thieves from the Treasure Thieving Group help them do things?
The little village girl in front of me was born in the countryside and had never seen anything in the world. Look at her disgusting and defenseless kindness.
It is no exaggeration to say that dealing with such people is definitely what the nobles are good at. Earl Thistle dares to say that he has a hundred ways to play with Vivian at his fingertips.
However, it was after these words in his heart.
Just in time, the little wolf cub poked its head out of Vivian's arms and inspected the food on the table expectantly.
Under this scene...
With the count's experienced eyesight, how could he not see what Liao Zixuan was doing.
Okay...okay.
Minus one type, and the one hundred types mentioned before become ninety-nine.
Among them, using addictive drugs to control the other party, a common method used by nobles, obviously did not work with Vivian.
Suddenly, I felt a sense of joy in my heart.
Fortunately, he didn't bother to use such low-level methods, and he really didn't know whether these drugs on the black market would work on Vivian, who didn't know her strength, so he didn't use them.
Now it seems...
A trace of cold sweat broke out on the earl's forehead.
After that, it quickly evolved into an icy chill that spread over most of my back.
Because I saw that the little wolf cub who had finished checking the food suddenly glanced at the room where he was hiding and secretly observing without warning, whether by chance or something.
In an instant, the count's dark hand, which was behind his back with teeth and claws dancing wildly, was frightened all of a sudden. The whole thing was retracted into his body and never dared to come out again.
It’s not okay to say I’m not afraid.
In the earl's eyes, Vivian was even second best. The summoned beast next to the little girl, the little wolf cub, was the real worry.
After all, it was a terrifying monster that could swallow divine messengers in one mouthful, which caused a huge psychological shadow to the count who was watching the magic projection at the time.
The previously arrogant arrogance seemed to have been poured with cold water. Just a glance from Liao Zixuan made the earl become cautious again and kept warning himself in his heart.
Don't be in a hurry...
You have to take it step by step slowly.
Although the city is his home court, the opponent is also capable of turning the tables.
Just follow the plan that I had been thinking about all night last night...
The count focused his attention on the letters at hand.
Then, he quickly adjusted his expression and put on the upright, open-minded and approachable Earl Thistle that he had always been.
Pushing open the door of the room, no matter whether Vivian's summoned creature noticed him or not, he didn't dare to hide here anymore and peek.
Indeed, the monster's keenness can distinguish the safety of food and sense the gaze of shadows.
but...
Can monsters be able to transform into humans and understand humans' calculations?
"Haha! Look who is here? Our great hero from Huodian City!" A cheerful voice sounded in the restaurant.
Wearing a tuxedo, a very handsome blond man who was still handsome even though he was middle-aged appeared in everyone's sight.
"Father!" Liz immediately greeted him.
After touching it, he found that the body he loved most...oh, sorry, was the head of his "loved" daughter.
Earl Thistle turned his head and showed an extremely cordial smile to Vivian, leaving no one in doubt about his appreciation and liking for the little girl.
After the count took his seat.
I won’t say too many polite words to heighten the atmosphere and bring the relationship closer.
Soon, the conversation among the people at the dinner table was guided to the right track as planned.
Right now...
"Lord Earl, um... Liz just mentioned to me about the dinner in two days' time?" Vivian couldn't help but asked about this topic.
"Ah! Oh, look at my memory! I almost forgot if you didn't tell me!"
Earl Thistle slapped his head.
Um.
Pretend to be real.
I'll give you a score.
Please continue your performance.
The little wolf cub in Vivian's arms turned over and changed into a more comfortable position. He continued to squint his eyes to see what medicine the count was selling in his gourd.
Don't tell me, this feeling is quite interesting.
If Liao Zixuan didn't know the script, then he would be in awe of Earl Thistle. The annual Oscar is at least a nomination, but it's a pity that there is no if. The current Earl is in the eyes of the little wolf... Oscar? No, no, no, just a clown on the stage.
the other side.
Mr. Clown... Oh no, Mr. Earl's expression became serious.
"Vivian, I know you are new here. You have just come to our Huodian City. You are not familiar with many things yet. You are definitely not used to these things, but this time is different. You must attend the dinner in two days. ah!"
Earl Thistle had a serious look on his face. As soon as he opened his mouth, he immediately blocked Vivian's escape route.
very good.
What's the reason?
Liao Zixuan pricked up his ears, because what came next was the key point.
Then, as expected.
"Although we have successfully overcome this monster disaster, in fact our Huodian City's losses are not small. Not only is Archbishop Maggie missing, but tens of thousands of refugees and villages outside the city have been destroyed. Homeless and in dire need of rehousing.”
"So to put it bluntly, the reason why I initiated this dinner two days later is actually to use the name of the party to bring everyone in Huodian City together to hold a fund-raising event."
"The objects of fundraising and rescue are naturally the refugees outside the city. In fact, before the disaster started yesterday, I also launched a similar project in Vulcan Square. To tell you the truth, the magic projection is what I prepared for this, but Who would have thought..."
Earl Thistle sighed heavily.
"Well, after those horrible monsters appeared, everything went into chaos. And now it seems that even if there is no chaos, those donations are just a drop in the bucket and not enough at all. So I feel that we can no longer just rely on the citizens, other nobles We are all part of Huodian City, so it’s time to contribute.”
Speech that is righteous and well-founded.
"So, Lord Earl, you want me to attend the banquet, because..." Vivian was a little confused and had not yet understood the meaning of the Earl's words.
"I want to take this opportunity to recommend you as the leader."
"Master...master?" The little girl showed an apologetic expression, because the more she listened, the less she understood.
And on the opposite side.
Count Thistle didn't mind.
On the contrary, if Vivian understood immediately, that was what he didn't want to see.
The count gave the little girl a placating smile.
In fact, I smiled from the bottom of my heart.
Nothing more than a taunt.
Sure enough, even though he gained power from nowhere, he was still a little villager who didn't understand anything.
After sorting out his words, the count began to say:
"It's like this. To do anything, you need a leader. This is especially true for the follow-up resettlement and reconstruction work of the refugees outside the city, because even if everyone is willing to come to the banquet for my sake, what if Without a leader that everyone can trust, those nobles will not be willing to pay."
"And I thought about it last night, and in the end, I found that you, Vivian, are the most suitable for this position!" The Earl said with an affirmative look.
On the other hand, look at Vivian opposite.
"Me...me?" The little girl pointed at herself weakly, looking very flattered.
"Don't worry. You see, first of all, your performance in this disaster is enough to prove your integrity and kindness. Everyone will feel relieved when they put their money in your hands, knowing that it will not be embezzled."
"Secondly, you happen to have a similar background and origin to the refugees outside the city. There are even many people from the same village as you. You are the leader. I believe this is what the refugees want to see the most. .”
"Finally... Well, to put it bluntly, besides you, there is really no one else in Huodian City. The Vulcan Cult has become a mess. Three bishops are dead and missing. There is another one who has not returned from overseas, and the Knights are also very busy and cannot spare any energy."
The more Earl Thistle spoke, the older he seemed to be. He was not optimistic about the current situation of Huodian City.
"Father..." Upon seeing this, Liz immediately held the earl's hand distressedly.
Then, the eldest lady also looked at Vivian with pleading eyes, as if to say, please, little girl, please support her father this time, everyone really needs you.
Whether it was out of love or reason, Vivian had no reason to refuse.
After all, as the count said, she was originally from the countryside. Even if the count didn't take the initiative, the little girl would do her best to help rebuild her home within the month before leaving Yanyu.
As for the only thing that made Vivian feel hesitant, she didn't expect that she would be pushed to such a high position by the earl again. She was not qualified for it.
But these all melted away under Liz's pleading eyes at the end.
"Okay...okay."
"Then let me give it a try!"
The little wolf cub held in Vivian's arms could clearly feel that after Vivian's last affirmative reply, the little girl's body became much straighter. It was obvious that she was really determined to take over. Take off this heavy burden.
Liz hugged Vivian excitedly, and the beautiful girl hugged her again. It could be seen that these two silly girls were the most silly ones on the scene.
As for Earl Thistle, our Lord Earl laughed heartily, with a look of relief on his face, as if he was finally relieved, with an expression of great joy and relief.
Because, it seems that he tried his best but only gave Vivian more power, but in fact, he is not afraid that Vivian has the power, but he is afraid that Vivian does not have the power, because isn't there an old saying? , only by letting others stand higher first, so that when they are pushed down from behind, they will fall even worse, and even... be broken into pieces!
Do you really think that you are so capable that you can lead the entire rebuilding of villages and towns?
Without connections, where can we find a large number of workers who know how to build? Well, even if you count those ignorant refugees as coolies.
But if the underground forces don't manage the relationship and have no one to protect them, then countless thieves and robbers will get wind of it and focus on this piece of fat. When the time comes, do you still expect these refugees to serve as both coolies and guards?
What’s not to mention is that villages and towns will definitely be bordered by new forests, right? If you can't hire a good regional planner, how will you deal with the relationship with the surrounding monsters? Waiting for endless monster attacks after overlapping conflicts with monster habitats?
So, in fact, in the end, what he gave Vivian was just empty power.
There may be nothing left except the money raised.
And once Vivian messes up this matter.
What awaits the little girl will be endless accusations, criticism, and overwhelming debt.
The more he thought about it, the brighter the smile on the earl's face became. He seemed to see a scene in which he took control of Vivian and avenged the envoy of God.
And finally, the last person present...a wolf.
Although Liao Zixuan was not smiling, his eyes were getting brighter and brighter. He even began to doubt whether he had wrongly blamed the count.
after all...
Is there such a good thing?
Can you bring me a pillow if I feel sleepy?
money?
The only thing we lack is money!
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