Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 504 There is Someone in the Dark

Ortiz stretched out his hand and pulled the floating image in the copper plate outwards a few times until only his half of the building was left.

This is a rare item passed down from generation to generation in their family. If used in conjunction with the special expertise of their knights, it can monitor the locations on the disc at any time and sound an alarm when an external enemy is discovered.

It’s not a very powerful item, but it’s very suitable for their family.

There are three pieces in a set, and this one is the weakest, but it is enough here.

Although Ortiz couldn't quite understand why Valera was so defensive, he listened to the advice.

Especially since this was an order from his own earl.

In his mind, Fabrice's only shortcoming was his lack of strength.

At this age, he has just become an eighth-level knight.

On Lowry's side, even the weakest player, Charles, is a little stronger than him.

But it’s not his fault... Sometimes, Ortiz really wants to ask his cousin who has passed away many years ago: What on earth have you done?

Well, it wasn't all in vain, after all, I gave a big gift to the Gezar family, and left a great wizard who was not close to anyone to the Montes family, which was famous for its brute force.

Ortiz shook his head helplessly.

After seeing Valeera in person, he did feel a little uncomfortable.

If Lowry stayed in Montes...how great it would be!
Unfortunately, the most helpless and unattainable thing in life is "if".
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"Did they kick you out directly?" asked Knight Ezra in surprise.

"What else can I do? Ask me to stay for dinner?" Bowen Holmes said unhappily, completely different from the servile manner he had just shown in front of Valeera.

"You're still angry!" Ezra smiled, "I was forced to do this by Watson! I can only let you act crazy and stupid.

What else?
Although I had applied for permission from Mr. Milian a long time ago, I never thought that I would use it now!

There was nothing in that house, even their own sheets were needed.

If I don't ask you to apologize, who can deal with Miss Valera? "

Bowen Holmes frowned and said, "Because it happened suddenly, we were not prepared. The two of you can understand, but... you don't plan to not send anything over in the future, right?"

He looked at Earl Ezra, who had an embarrassed expression on his face, and his narrow eyes widened into beans: "Mr. Earl! We are not that poor yet!"

"They definitely won't use it." Ezra said stubbornly, "I only have tens of thousands of gold coins left in my pocket! I don't dare to waste even a copper coin!"

"If you hadn't been fooled, we would have had two million in our hands," Bowen Holmes said calmly, "It's already a kindness of His Majesty the King that we can exchange it for supplies like this. What else do you want?

Didn’t we agree that we must treat Qingfeng and Montes in a friendly manner, as they stand by the king and will definitely support His Highness Leon?

We owe you a huge favor!"

Count Ezra couldn't help but shrink back.

He has been working hard to become the deputy commander-in-chief, and now he finally sees hope in despair. How can he not be tempted!
Who could have thought that it was the bastards from Travis's family who set the hook for him?
That guy Travis must have deliberately arrested him after he had given away all the money.

Ezra didn't believe that the bastard had really spent all his money.

After hanging out with Bailong for so many years, how could Travis be anything good!

All he got at a discount were flashy junks.

As for this crystal cover outside... who would use it?

Although he is quite good at putting on airs, he really doesn't need to be so pretentious.

Earl Ezra glanced at Bowen Holmes, whose face was as gloomy as water... He had been his financial officer for many years, and his heart couldn't help but tremble again.

Although he is the leader, as a serious soldier, who would not be afraid of managing money?

Especially when he can't control it at all.

Bowen Holmes sighed slightly and said, "You brought this upon yourself, so it's good enough if you can get something back to offset the loss.

Your Majesty, I also want to teach you a lesson.

Don't forget, Lord Ezra, you are still wavering after making a promise to His Majesty the King!"

"Then what can I do?" Ezra raised his head, "I..."

His high spirits slowly deflated like a burst balloon in Bowen Holmes' eyes: "I have accepted my fate and will not be fooled again."

"I'll arrange for someone to deliver the things." Bowen Holmes didn't want to say too much, so he changed the subject directly.

They adults have suffered enough.

"They can refuse it, but we must give it to them," Bowen Holmes said calmly. "The two most important territories in the North, Qingfeng Territory and Montes Territory, have given us enough face. We can only accept it and accept it well."

Never be shameless when given the chance.

They can't do it.

too poor.

Even though he brought a lot of things, many of which were particularly expensive, but that... could neither enhance his combat effectiveness nor win people's hearts with it. At best, it was just for show.

The White Dragon King is too cruel.

But who can blame this?
They were obviously very rich in the past! Bowen Holmes flipped through his booklet with annoyance and took a look at the mineral resources recorded by his own earl.

Fortunately, as long as I can make it to summer, I can get the first income of the year.

Bowen Holmes looked at the record book and sighed softly.

In the past, although the Hamilton Territory could ensure that the people in the territory had enough food and drink and the income was decent, that income mainly depended on the major adventure groups.

Although there are some minerals, His Highness Leon turned them into public mines.

It’s not that it’s not profitable, after all, miners have to pay in-kind tax.

But you can't make big money.

The profits from the minerals of a real noble would not be so thin.

But this can no longer be changed.

Even if Lord Ezra gains a foothold in the future, they can only continue to do so.

Let’s not talk about whether they can be ruthless enough and withstand the pressure... His Highness Leon is not dead, he is going to be king.

Bowen Holmes couldn't help but sigh again.

Ezra felt himself tingling.

In fact, he had not completely considered the problems that would arise later.

But if he becomes deputy commander-in-chief, he won't have to worry about not being able to support his family!
The deputy commander must follow the commander and learn for the first three years, so he can fully rely on the commander's protection.

His own knights can stay at home and rest... If they don't participate in the battle, a few tens of thousands of gold will definitely be enough to cover the first mineral income in the summer.

If he thought he would lose the bet, he wouldn't have gambled!
But listening to Bowen Holmes' sigh, Knight Ezra really didn't know what to say.

If he hadn't promised to follow Travis' orders after arriving in the territory, he wouldn't even be able to get these things now... His Majesty the King has never been a good person since he was young.

That guy didn't think the confiscated money was the same as Ezra's property that was defrauded.

But how could Ezra tell this to Bowen?

It would be better for his treasurer to think that although His Majesty the King is cruel and ruthless, he still has principles.

Otherwise, Bowen might really go on strike.

This was the result that Ezra could not accept.

"You don't seem to be worried about Baron Watson." Bowen Holmes turned his head. "Do you think it's completely meaningless for him to disgust you in this way?"

“I don’t care if his whole family died here.” Ezra sneered, “Did my reputation sound good before?

I thought arrogance and inhumanity were my hallmarks!
I have done what I should do. If he really wants to kill his two children, then let him die!
As long as Valera and Ortiz don’t get involved, who cares about them.”

Bowen Holmes nodded. "Well, the people I'll arrange in the reception room can be more casual."

"So, you think that Qingfeng Territory will not care about Watson's affairs, right?" Ezra confirmed.

"I think they hate your reflective crystal wall more." Bowen said without looking up.

"That can't be helped. If they have any opinions, they can go ask His Majesty the King." Earl Ezra smiled happily, "But the people of Qingfeng Territory should understand~ Isn't this what Bailong likes!"
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"Under the starry sky, this castle is quite nice." Valera stood outside the castle and looked at it for a while before turning to Knight Ortiz and said.

"Well, low light is more suitable." Ortiz replied in a serious tone, "Let's go in! The time is almost up."

Today is the second day since Valeera arrived in this city. It is also the day when Ezra Hamilton is hosting a dinner to welcome his guests. The formal succession ceremony will take place tomorrow morning.

Valera lifted her legs and walked in slowly: "Knight Ortiz, do you have any special feelings these two days?"

"You mean our place?" Ortiz replied calmly, "From time to time, we have some little guests peeking outside."

He glanced at Valera: "Didn't you catch some?"

"It's too small and didn't react much. I fed it all to my ivy." Valeera replied expressionlessly.

"Ah~ I thought it had some special abilities!" Ortiz said regretfully, "It's so rare to find an insect that can move in the cold season!"

Valera rolled her eyes and said nothing more.

Although there are many birds in Qingfeng Territory, there is still space for insects to live.

But, the weak and the few in number really cannot survive.

The same goes for poisonous insects.

After all, many birds think poisonous insects taste better.

Insects like the ones that appeared outside their residence this time, which even the fig wasps disdained, would surely have a hard time surviving.

"He seems to want us to think that this is a product brought from the south." Valeera said softly.

“A little bit of brains, but not much,” Ortiz commented tartly.

If it really is a southern bug, can it still survive?
Even if it mutates, it is impossible for it to be completely mutated in ten days or half a month.

"That's not like the Watson family's style." Ortiz thought for a moment before saying, "I think Watson would rather strangle a few sons than raise bugs."

(End of this chapter)