Blood tax

Chapter 286 Sonia Wants Griffith to Be Earl

Baltimore Town was originally a small town where professors and employees lived, plus some residents who grew vegetables and fruits and provided simple services. The whole town was only as big as one street.

But, that was a long time ago.

The current town has not only built a cargo port, a chamber of commerce, and a school hospital, but also operates a beautiful shopping street on a hillside with a pleasant view and close to the campus.The most fashionable clothes and trendy food and drink can be found in Bayerand.

The town is dedicated to its noble wizards.Life here is so convenient that some teachers even move their entire families to live in the town.In other words, you will meet acquaintances anytime you go shopping here.

Griffith walked slowly, looking around vigilantly.

Sonia walked briskly beside him, looking at the glass showcases along the street that were being prepared while walking, and asked abruptly:
"Griffith, do you want to buy a house nearby? Homewarts has too many rules, and there are indeed many inconveniences. That's great~ Mom will never allow me to live outside alone."

"How should I put it, there are some special uses." Griffith thought about it.His real estate searches weren't just to find a place to live off-campus.

"In this way, I can live outside every Saturday and Sunday night, and come back on Monday morning!" Sonia has already fantasized, "Even if I play late, there will be no patrolling seniors to criticize."

I'm not trying to hang out at night.Griffith looked at her, not knowing what to do next.

As Sonia spoke, she twirled around, and the flying skirt bloomed like petals: "You must find a house where you can see the sea, and leave me the key, so that I can sneak out after class on Saturday , preparing for the dance and dinner! How exciting to think about it!"

Don't add drama to yourself!The count, if he knows, won't he hang me?Griffith's heart skipped a beat, realizing that Sonia's fantasy must be stopped as soon as possible.

"Sonia, um, isn't the Countess not allowing you to live outside?"

"Yes, but you are here, Griffith, so it doesn't count that I live alone, right?"

Griffith seemed to have been hit on the head with a hammer, and for a while he didn't know how to refute.

"And Galadia, Fiona, Lana, and the others will also come, and so on. If Berthier and the others don't come to be guests, it's hard to justify it. How good it is!" The countess thought more and more that her thinking was impeccable.

"Sonia, do you remember that this is my site..."

"What's the matter~ My vassal's territory is my territory!" Sonia said proudly, "That's what is written in the rule book of the King of Mysteries!"

It was too late to say anything now, they had already arrived at the door of the ice cream shop, waiting for the door to open.Sonia entered into a deep fantasy with starry eyes:
"It's not good to be addicted to having fun, and everyone will waste their studies.

"We have to make a rule that people who fail the exam or regress are not allowed to enter, so that everyone will have motivation."

This is already a thinking mode brought into the hostess by itself.Griffith tapped his forehead hard.

At this time, the store door opened, and Griffith hurriedly walked two steps, and opened the door for the girl: "Rum grape, hazelnut milk and dark cocoa, what flavor do you want?"

Colorful ice creams are packed in insulated tin cans.There is also a small egg roll tip that is stirred and baked with egg whites and sugar.After choosing ice cream, scoop out a large scoop and put it in a cone, you can take it and eat it while walking.

Sonia stared intently at the glass plate that covered the ice cream, looking at this and that as if making a major life decision.

"It's not good to eat ice cream so early," Griffith thought for a while, "I suggest you eat less, and leave the rest to me."

"Good idea~" Sonia snorted softly, pointing to the small jar of rum grapes.

"Aren't you feeling unwell?" Griffith reminded again.

Sonia's face turned red immediately, and she whispered, "Just eat one, it's fine."

She looked at the ice cream wholeheartedly, carefully carried it to the chair by the window and sat down, licked a small mouth full of joy, immediately closed her eyes and trembled.

"Woo, it's so cold!"

……

After eating the ice cream, they went shopping in the street.This shopping street stretches from south to north, and there is a beautiful residence on a gentle slope at the end of the road.

Once the girl got into shopping mode, Griffith relaxed.He walked behind with his things, and searched along Beria Street not far away, and soon found an old warehouse near the intersection.

Judging from the house number, it should be No. 22 Belia Street.

The warehouse is strong, but hidden in an alley ten meters deep.There are obvious magical fluctuations in the air.Griffith took out the pendant box that had been carrying a strand of Iloti's hair, and used the mithril pendant to perform a divination—a clue about Iloti.

The divination responded immediately, confirming that the hidden clues were in this dusty warehouse.Dr. Zion and his animal-like plant material likely left messages there.

Griffith decided to go there to look for clues when he had time later.However, the girl was very excited and tried clothes and shoes from one store after another.It looked like it was noon.

While waiting for the clerk to pack the shoes and hats, Sonia's long reflex arc suddenly came to her senses.

"Griffith, do you mind a little bit about everyone going to your house to make a scene and eat up all the good food?"

Everyone would mind...Griffith didn't answer, but his expression was similar to that.

Sonia patted him on the shoulder and said, "As Griffith Blanton, you can think so. However, in the near future, you are likely to become Griffith de Ravenel."

"It's not sure yet." Griffith shook his head.Obtaining a title of nobility must take a lot of merit, and the competition is fierce.

"No, that's not the way of thinking," Sonia took his arm and analyzed seriously, "You first became Ravenel before you have this surname."

Griffith's thoughts were suddenly lit up.He realized that Sonia, after being dazed all morning, was saying things he had never thought of before.

The girl went on to say:

"Byeland's living room is a real strength. Although Dad hates the big shots who come to the house every day, he still welcomes them. Even if he knows that some people are spies sent to monitor him, he will get along with them calmly. If tomorrow A coup d'état or a war, Dad and Mom would get the news from the living room two weeks ago and sell all the securities accounts.

"Homonwarts is a very special place. If students from Sheila, Trajan, and Roland branch met us in normal times, they might just have ordinary relationships. They are also Minerva's classmates, and Suo and I Countess Lan should quarrel when they meet because of the family's different political views.

"However, we can become lifelong friends here. Only here can we put aside the disputes of Bayeran and get along harmoniously. Even if we become enemies in the future, the friendship of classmates will make us keep some sympathy.

"Because of various restrictions, Homenworth does not have a living room in Byerland. Most of the students from Minerva Academy will not allow them to spend the night outside until they graduate. Even if other students have a private house, they are not allowed to sleep outside." to all kinds of friends.

"However, Griffith, you are different. You have the right to make decisions freely, and everyone has a good relationship with you. Many girls in the upper and lower grades want to get to know you, the first-grade student Sutoral There are many who admire you very much.

"You see, Count Chalon, Count Urenas, and many heirs of great wizards, generals, viscounts, and barons are your guests and friends. The title and surname can only be better!
"Go and buy a beautiful little house, it doesn't need to be very big, but it should have a garden, and the living room should be spacious and comfortable. If the future earl and general are invited, my Griffith will be Griffith in the future Earl Si, the fief is in Glamorgan or Falconia!"

Griffith was totally convinced.His original plan was not like this, but after listening to Sonia's long speech, the original plan also changed.

"Huh, I'm so excited," Sonia caressed her throbbing chest, "I really want to open a dish of King of Mysteries now."

"Let's go eat mutton hot pot!" Griffith needed to digest the suggestion just now and further improve the follow-up plan.

Just as Sonia was about to respond, her face suddenly turned pale, and her thin eyebrows were all knit together.She clutched her stomach, sweat dripping down.

"It hurts, ah, this..."

Griffith panicked for a moment.

"Sure enough, I can't eat at this time~" Sonia grabbed Griffith's arm, "I'm a little, ouch."

……

Although I don't know what happened, Sonia suddenly developed gastroenteritis.

Griffith was free for a while.He deposited the things he just bought and went directly to the warehouse on Beria Street.

He looked around the streets and alleys in the distance for a while, but did not test the strength of the defense.Directly provoking the magic barrier set by the demigod will be detected quickly, and most of the magic barriers of Sequence 7 cannot be broken.

He was strolling in the alley next to him, ready to look around.Soon, he saw two children playing football there.

"Kids, come here." Griffith took out a handful of centimes and tossed them in his hands. "Let's play a game. If you win, this is yours."

"What is it, what is it?"

Griffith tiptoed their ball and tossed them a few coins first: "See the alley across the street? I'll throw the ball out, and if you pick it up in 30 seconds, the coins It's yours."

As soon as he finished speaking, he kicked the ball towards the alley without waiting for the children to reply.

Under the powerful force of the Sequence 7 Extraordinary, the ball smashed towards the warehouse door like a meteorite.However, faint ripples appeared in the air, and the flying ball seemed to enter the water at a slower and slower speed, and finally landed gently outside the warehouse door.

(End of this chapter)