Kedrick saw that Rudolph had finished his contemplation and mustered up the courage to speak: "Mr. Rudolph, I want to talk to you."
What surprised Kedrick himself was that his voice did not vibrate. The wizard in front of him was obviously a level 4 wizard. He obviously did not master the strange characteristics of the Southern Sky Constellation, but he was able to defeat Nain, who had briefly become a level 5 knight. He was more chivalrous than a knight.
Fighting against opponents of higher levels was an exclusive ability of knights in the past, but now it appeared in a wizard. What made Kedrick even more suspicious was that Butler Nain died too quickly just now. Before his death, Nain was very likely to have truly become a level 5 knight. Could it be that the wizard in front of him could fight two levels higher? It was really terrible...
Kedrick's level was too low. He watched the battle between level 4 or even level 5 apostles from a distance. He could not understand many details and could only guess here.
Rudolph did not speak, in a trance, and was immersed in the fantasy of immortality again, unable to extricate himself.
In Kedrick's opinion, this was the contempt of a master, as if it was not Kedrick who was speaking, but the frog on the ground.
After waiting for more than ten seconds, Kedrick did not get a response, and he suddenly felt very flustered. Nain's body was still hanging there, and the wizard in front of him had the power to destroy the entire manor by himself.
"Mr. Rudolf?"
Kedrick reminded again, interrupting Rudolf's imagination of a better future. Let's think about the immortal phoenix later.
"Oh, it's okay, I was a little distracted just now."
Kedrick followed Rudolf's line of sight and looked at the mummies of the serfs. He thought Rudolf was studying these mummies.
The knight can extract the power of ordinary people, and the use of body energy is far superior to other apostles. Kedrick thought that perhaps the wizard discovered some of the knight's secrets in the battle with the knight.
"Mr. Rudolf, I didn't instruct you to do this. You know me well. I can't gain any benefit from this. I have no motive."
"Yes, I understand." Rudolf believed what Kedrick said. Judging from the treatment Kedrick had just received, Nairn didn't take Kedrick seriously in his heart.
Kedrick was dragged away. For a noble, this was a humiliation, more painful than killing him.
"Mr. Rudolf, I am willing to offer a generous compensation in exchange for your mercy."
"How generous?"
"I know which knights are loyal to Caleb. I will confiscate their homes and give you all their property. Especially the manor steward. Their family has been running the Doc Manor for hundreds of years. You will definitely be satisfied!"
Rudolf didn't speak for a long time, and Kedrick was panicked by looking at him.
"I can't even tell whether this is compensation for me or for you."
Kedrick smiled awkwardly: "The basis of cooperation is mutual benefit. If a cooperation is only beneficial to you, then there is definitely something wrong with it, isn't it?"
"Okay, then compensate me like this."
"Please stay in the manor for three days. After three days, I will give you a compensation that you can't refuse."
"Understand, intimidation. I stay in the manor so that you can execute your orders. Others in the manor will be afraid of me and listen to you."
Kedrick nodded hurriedly. He thought so, but he would not admit it. After clearing out Caleb's people, he can reward land to those who are loyal to him. The premise for this to be established is that he must do more and strengthen his control over the manor. If it is not a special case, he, the fourth son of an earl, is not qualified to reward land.
Rudolf looked at the earl's palace: "I have no intention of making enemies with the Earl of Golden Anchor Castle. In your words, I have no motive. I will not gain any benefit from making enemies with the Earl of Golden Anchor. Master Kedrick, do you know why Butler Nain attacked me?"
"Yes, I have asked Nain's followers. He got Caleb's order and wanted to take away your Level 5 Fire Magical Device.
I will tell my father everything that happened here.
Caleb wanted to rob your magic device, and Butler Nain was the executor. He took advantage of the opportunity of my banquet to attack you and used the alchemical sealing array on you. When this dirty trick didn't work, he even forced his attack on you in the palace, and was finally killed by you.
In this battle, Doc Manor lost nearly 100 knights and 600 serfs. In addition, the banquet hall and garden were reduced to ruins. The reason for all this is Caleb's greed."
Rudolf continued to look at Kedrick with approval: "Yes, just lead to the fight between you brothers, so that the count will pay more attention to you instead of me."
"Mr. Rudolf, I have nothing except the title of the fourth son of the Earl. What they give me is mine, and what they don't give me, I can only watch. Please rest assured that I will do my best to stir up the muddy water. This is to help you and me."
This is Kedrick's true attitude, so he believes that his statement can impress the wizard in front of him.
"The more chaotic this matter is, the better. It is best to have different opinions within the castle to hinder the Earl's revenge." Rudolf said: "No matter how you fight, I am now the enemy of the Earl's Castle. It's really a headache. I don't know when your Earl's Castle will come to retaliate against me."
"Speaking of this, I think I can help you more."
Rudolf became more interested: "How can you help me?"
Kedrick's eyes were full of flames: "Mr. Rudolf, I have a bold idea."
"What idea?"
"I decided to block what happened tonight! Don't let the Earl's Castle on the north shore of Saragu Sea know!"
Rudolf did not reply immediately, but looked at Kedrick steadily.
He saw determination and madness on Kedrick's face. Rudolf felt that Kedrick might really be prepared to do so.
Kedrick's eyes were moving, and it was obvious that he was constantly thinking about the details of the plan.
"Why do you want to block this place?"
Facing Rudolph's question, Kedrick said:
"This is thanks to Mr. Rudolph. You cleared out the steward Nain and the manor steward, and I became the owner of this manor for a short time. For me, this is such a precious opportunity. The remaining power of this manor will be completely deployed by me.
I will learn how to manage the industry here, how to deal with the surrounding forces.
I will learn how to control slaves here, how to gain loyal knights.
I will find the right target here, complete promotions again and again, and this will be the beginning of my growth!"
Kedrick's eyes flashed with crazy fire, which was the deepest desire in his heart.
Rudolph looked at Kedrick's energetic face, and he couldn't understand it: "Kedrick, you only need to wait another year, and you can join the army or take over some industries under your father's arrangement. Why are you so anxious?" Kedrick shook his head:
"Mr. Rudolph, you were not born in a noble family, you cannot understand the cruelty of the nobles.
Standing in the position of Caleb's eldest brother, someone like me should have a wealthy life, should wear gorgeous robes inlaid with gold threads, should linger in luxurious cocktail parties, should have a dozen or even dozens of maids, but I cannot touch the core industry of the Earl's Castle.
Eating, drinking and having fun cannot bankrupt a family. For the Golden Anchor Family, no matter how many good-for-nothings there are, they will not cause much harm to the family.
If I am willing to be a waste who only knows how to enjoy, then I will become Caleb's dearest brother, and we brothers will be in harmony and respect each other.
However, this is not what I want!
I don't want to be a fat pig in gold clothes, I want to dominate my own destiny!
Only men with extremely strong desires can succeed. I don't think there is anything wrong with my greed. I have clearly seen real power. How could I be obedient and automatically withdraw from the game?
One step forward, then every step forward. One step slower, then... Slow step by step.
I have fallen too far behind Caleb. I can't wait another year, I can't wait until I'm 16 to get the chance to be independent. Especially now is a time of war. If Caleb doesn't die, he will be so powerful that I can't catch up in a year.
In a year, my father will become a marquis, and my eldest brother will be at least a vice admiral. If it goes well, Caleb may even become the youngest naval minister in the history of the Kingdom of Elba!
By then, even if I have high aspirations, I will not have the slightest chance.
Mr. Rudolf, please believe me, I will block the news here, and the Earl's Castle will know what you are doing here very late.
You don't have to worry about the revenge from the Earl's Castle of Golden Anchor for the time being, and I will also use this precious opportunity to develop myself as soon as possible!
I hope we can become secret partners, I am worth your investment! "
Rudolf looked at Kedrick's sharp eyes at this moment and felt that he was a qualified knight, a knight as crazy as a mad dog.
"This is very dangerous. You saw that Nain just died in the promotion. I did clear the obstacles for you, but I also cleared all your protection. You will face the evil gods and thieves of the southern continent alone. I can't stay here for long."
"I will die on the road to becoming stronger."
Facing Kedrick's concise and powerful answer, Rudolf didn't say anything more:
"Deal, I will stay here for three days to help you control the manor. You block the news and delay the Earl's Castle's revenge on me.
In addition, I will give you a complete set of knight wizard weapons, including a level 4 knight mace. If you are promoted to a level 4 knight one day, we will reach a further cooperative relationship. I look forward to that day."
After the two sides reached a cooperation, they completely relaxed.
Rudolf looked up and looked into the distance. Some knights were walking to the periphery and were driving away the serfs who were looking around in the distance. Those serfs were concerned about their families and wanted to know what happened to their families.
The knights' sharp swords greeted those serfs. After a few heads fell to the ground, those serfs dared not come here again.
"I am also a wizard who has done all kinds of evil. I am definitely not as professional as you in killing serfs." Rudolf joked like this, but he felt a little sad.
He couldn't rush over to kill the knights who killed the serfs. These knights now obeyed Kedrick. Rudolf said, "Master Kedrick, I am a hypocritical person. I can't stand seeing so many heads. Tell your knights not to kill any more people. Enough people have died tonight."
"Okay, the manor will obey your will tonight."
Kedrick summoned the servant and asked him to tell the knights not to kill serfs tonight. He knew that many powerful apostles had all kinds of strange moral codes. The more extreme the person, the weirder the bottom line, and the more untouchable it is.
There was a servant leading the way in front, accompanied by Kedrick, who changed the most luxurious guest room in the Earl's Palace for Rudolf.
After a simple wash, Kedrick brought Rudolf a stack of secret letters.
"Mr. Rudolph, as you guessed, Doc Manor has been collecting intelligence on the southern continent. This is part of the intelligence, please take a look. I have assigned a special servant for you, if you need anything, you can assign him."
"Okay, you go ahead, Kedrick, you still have a lot to do tonight."
After Kedrick left, Rudolph opened the secret letters. These dozen letters were all intelligence about wizards in recent years.
Rudolph quickly browsed the titles and saw what he was looking for in a letter.
"My master, the Earl:
Regarding the Phoenix Wizard, the Easel Wizard or the Giant Jue Wizard that the palace has inquired about, I have to report to you with regret that it is difficult for us to be loyal to the palace on this matter.
The last Giant Jue Wizard of the South Sky in the South Continent was hunted thirty years ago. His relics were made into the Giant Jue Wizard and their whereabouts are unknown, but that wizard must not be in the South Continent.
The existing Easel Wizards have already defected to the Sage Forest. Only His Majesty the King in the kingdom is qualified to negotiate with the Sage Forest.
The more powerful Phoenix Wizards have not appeared for hundreds of years.
According to the people of the Ancient Sea Wizard Association, after the last Phoenix Wizard was promoted to a level 6 wizard, because no one could kill him, the secret formula was only in his hands and never leaked, and no new Phoenix Wizards were born.
The palace wants to get a Phoenix Wizard, an Easel Wizard or a Giant Jue Wizard. I will continue to inquire with all my heart, but the hope is not great.
Your servant, your butler."
In this letter, Rudolf got a lot of very useful information.
The Elba royal family wants the Phoenix, Pictor and Gigantic artifacts, probably because these three constellations are related to death.
The Gigantic artifact now belongs to the Carolingian Alchemy Council and will never be given to the Elba royal family. I don't know what abilities the Pictor has. It's hard to guess just by looking at the name.
Rudolf is more concerned about the Phoenix wizard. No new Phoenix wizard has appeared in a hundred years. Look at the description in the letter. Because no one can kill the Phoenix wizard, the secret formula has never been leaked. Envy, want to have it...
Just as Rudolf was immersed in the information about the Southern Sky Wizard, he was interrupted by a noise in the distance.
Rudolf came to the window and found that it was the manor knights who were looting in some houses. If I guessed correctly, it should be the home of the former manor steward.
Kedrick was so anxious that he couldn't wait to establish his authority tonight. This embarrassed Rudolf. He was really not so anxious to ask for compensation.
After closing the window and isolating the noise there, Rudolf continued to read the secret letter.