Wizard: I brought the wrong system.

Chapter 554 Is Wizard Yaro really that strong?
"Claire, I'm so sorry, I made you feel bad just now."

The meeting had just ended when Sir Wilfrid approached Baron Claire to apologize.

“Professor Wilfrid, I am well aware of our situation. The walls of Scalo Fortress can hold off ordinary soldiers, but they cannot hold off the knights of the Saint Fernando Empire. If we did not rely on their strength, Scalo Fortress would have fallen long ago. Therefore, we have no choice but to consider their thoughts.”

"not to mention……"

Claire suddenly smiled.

"This isn't like you at all, teacher! You used to beat me up for no reason, but now that there's a reason, you're actually apologizing to me? Are you getting old?!"

Sir Wilfrid's eyes widened, and he raised his bear-like paw, as if to slap Claire on the head.

Claire shrank back and quickly admitted her mistake.

"You boy!"

Sir Wilfrid shook his head, naturally lowered his hand, patted Claire on the shoulder, and sighed deeply:
"You became a full knight at the age of 16. If it weren't for my daughter... delaying you for a few years, your achievements would probably have surpassed mine long ago!"

"That incident not only destroyed the baron's territory, but more importantly, it destroyed your spirit and cut off your chance to become a great knight."

“I know you’re feeling bad, so when you exiled yourself to that little manor a few years ago, we all tacitly agreed not to disturb you.”

"I didn't expect that you would rush to support us as soon as you heard that there was fighting in the Earl's territory."

No one knew that Knight Wilfrid was simply expressing his feelings.

Or perhaps it was because he had previously expressed doubts about Claire's 'loyalty' in front of so many people in the conference hall that he came here specifically to explain.

Claire listened silently with her head down.

Only after Sir Wilfrid finished speaking and fell silent did Claire raise her head, manage a slightly bitter smile, and say in a low voice:

"The situation was clear at the time: the Witchers were being besieged by the army and sent a letter requesting help; a disaster had broken out in Perrin's territory."

"Both sides are in a state of emergency."

“I led the team to rescue the Witcher, and you and the Countess went to help with the disaster relief. It was indeed the only option at the time.”

“I have never blamed you, nor do I have the right to blame you. I just... can’t get over my own conscience.”

Baron Claire wasn't born a loner; he was simply made a loner.

That disaster took away almost all of his relatives.

Knight Wilfrid hesitated, then sighed deeply.
"Oh... my daughter..."

"It's all in the past, and that incident can't be blamed on her; it was all the enemy's doing."

Claire took a deep breath, suppressed her emotions, and said in a low voice:
"I won't hide it from you. No matter what, Bevan is your grandson, and Countess Ilinda is your sister."

"Bevan is very high in the line of succession."

“Although I never fantasized about Bevin inheriting this identity, so I never mentioned it to him, it exists, and I may not acknowledge it, but the Saint Fernando Empire will.”

“If they breach the Earl’s territory, Bevan’s status will be in a very awkward position, and he will likely be hunted down by the Saint Fernando Empire.”

"Instead of doing that, it would be better to just hold onto the earl's territory."

Knight Wilfrid and Claire discussed feelings and loyalty.

Claire, however, chose to talk to him about practical matters and interests.

With you all holding off the fire, Bevin is safe, so even if we don't talk about feelings, you don't need to worry about my loyalty.

After all, although Bevan has the right to inherit, the conditions for inheriting are too harsh, which is basically no different from not having it at all.

The only problem is that even if they retreat to Perrin Manor, it's still too close to the Earl's territory.

Given their proximity and the right of succession, if a new noble were to be granted an earldom, Bevin would immediately become a thorn in the side. Indeed, Baron Claire was unaware of the true purpose of the Saint Fernando Empire… or rather, the Fernando wizarding family; all his considerations remained within the realm of mortal nobles.

"Alright, Mr. Wilfrid, let's talk about something else."

Baron Claire changed the subject, asking, "Do you know who that nobleman who just spoke, Lucius, is? Which side is he on? His actions of instigating others seem too deliberate."

Sir Wilfrid shook his head slightly: "There are too many possibilities. It could be a spy from the San Fernando Empire, a peace advocate from the Lanelli royal family, or it could simply be a way to reduce the number of competitors and lure some people to their deaths."

"Luring people there to their deaths? That's a rather clumsy tactic, isn't it?"

Claire frowned, pondering, "Once a few people die, the others will immediately understand what benefit Lucius can possibly gain?"

"Perhaps he's just a nobody, with someone pulling the strings behind the scenes?"

As Sir Wilfrid spoke, he suddenly asked, "Is Wizard Yarrow really that powerful?"

Claire cast a surprised look at her.

You don't believe me either?

Sir Wilfrid waved his hands repeatedly: "It's not that I don't believe it, it's just... how should I put it... it's too exaggerated."

Well, you really don't believe me!

Claire smiled wryly, "I fought him the first time we met, and he defeated me completely without using any extraordinary power."

"I defeated you without using any supernatural powers?"

Sir Wilfrid didn't quite understand. "How can someone with such a small body unleash greater strength than you?"

“It’s not strength, it’s dexterity,” Claire added. “He played me like a cat toying with a mouse, manipulating me with ease. He dodged all my attacks, but I couldn’t avoid his attacks.”

"Moreover, I later witnessed firsthand the scene of him cleaning up the monsters at Perrin Manor."

Claire recalled the scene, her voice low and somber: "Although you all say that those monsters feared the light and that Viscount Yarrow only used a trick, I was standing right there at the time. How could I not know how powerful he was?"

"That lightsaber that pierced the clouds, that scorching heat wave, turned the entire night into daylight... If that power were concentrated, it could definitely penetrate the thickest armor!"

Claire took a deep breath and slowly concluded:

"The first encounter demonstrated that Viscount Yarrow possessed overwhelming agility."

"The witchcraft that Viscount Yarrow displayed when clearing Perrin's territory demonstrated his destructive power."

"Take both together... I have no doubt that Lord Yarrow has the strength to smash through Viscount Corey's mansion."

Claire had grasped the crux of the matter.

Claire had witnessed Yaro's strength unfold step by step, so naturally he had no doubts.

But the others immediately started looking at the 'heavenly book'.

and many more……

Even Sir Wilfrid, who had read all the letters, didn't believe it, so what about the others?
Claire's expression changed involuntarily.

"Oops!"

"what happened?"

Claire's expression changed drastically: "They didn't all go to find Viscount Yarrow, did they?"

"It's not that bad. I've already thought about this issue before."

Sir Wilfrid said, "I also do not wish to weaken the Earl's territory, so I imposed a siege on the grounds of war."

(End of this chapter)