The Knight's Journey to the Empire

"It's not a good idea to do this, right?" Sir Jose was a little surprised at Carlo's whimsical plan.

What's the difference between this and asking them for money directly?

After all, the nobles still have to pay attention to some decency.

Sir Lipton's family is not considered a true aristocracy, but in the city of Connacht, they have always regarded themselves as aristocrats.

Doing so would inevitably damage the family's reputation or the prestige of the nobility.

This made Sir Jose a little hesitant.

"What's wrong with this? It's just a loss of face."

"Father, don't forget that what my brother has accomplished is the dream of several generations of our Lipton family. From now on, my brother's territory will be the true foundation of our Lipton family."

"In Connat City, we are just vassals of Count Lopez. Even though our family has served Count Lopez's family for more than a hundred years, we still don't have our own territory."

"Without a territory, we are like rootless duckweed. Our life or death depends on the Earl's words."

Without Soran saying anything, Carlo was patiently persuading his father.

"Impossible, absolutely impossible. The Earl would not be so heartless. Our Lipton family has served them for more than a hundred years. Even if we have no merits, we have worked hard. The Earl will never abandon us." Sir Jose firmly denied his son's bold remarks.

"Father, this is not impossible. The Earl may believe us, but others around him will not believe us."

"Don't forget that the legal officer beside the Earl has always been at odds with you!"

"Moreover, I believe that if the attorney general has the opportunity, he will definitely go to the Earl to file a complaint against you." Carlo continued to persuade him earnestly.

"This..." Sir Jose was a little speechless, and his heart loosened a little.

Indeed, he and the villainous attorney general were at odds with each other, and he believed Carlo's words.

If that villain legal officer had the chance, he would definitely add insult to injury.

"Father, if we help my brother, it is equivalent to leaving a way out for the Lipton family. Even those untouchables in the countryside know that eggs should not be put in one basket. Why don't you understand that?"

Sir Jose closed his eyes and thought.

In fact, his heart was already shaken.

After a long while, he finally opened his eyes and said with a firm look, "Okay, let's do it. For the future of our family, I'm willing to give it my all."

"Let's schedule the reception after the New Year. We'll also invite nobles from surrounding cities who have connections. The more people who come, the better."

"Soran, what do you think?"

To be honest, Sauron was a little confused. He just wanted to get some help from his family, but he didn't expect it to turn out like this.

The family now devotes so much to itself and regards its territory as so important.

Therefore, the future development of the territory must take into account the situation of the family.

This is related to the issue of dominance in territory development.

Originally, Soran just wanted to take the money and leave.

Moreover, the attitude of his stepfather and stepbrother towards him changed so suddenly that he felt very uncomfortable.

Therefore, he couldn't react in time and could only reply subconsciously: "Just follow my father's arrangements!"

"Okay, damn it, it's just some face, I can still accept it."

"I've already given it my all. If anyone dares not to come, dares not to give, or gives too little, don't blame me for making things difficult for him in the future!" Sir Jose's tone suddenly became a little sinister.

"Carlo, this is a very good idea. I'm glad that you care so much about your brother." Sir Jose's voice was soft and his eyes were full of approval.

This is his affirmation of his eldest son.

Carlo glanced at his brother, and when he saw Soran also smiled at him, he said, "Thank you for your affirmation, father!"

The two brothers smiled at each other, and Sir Jose saw it and felt very relieved.

Although he didn't know whether the smiles from both parties were genuine or false.

But he also felt that tonight's conversation, bringing the three of them together, might be the best decision he had made that day.

"Well, let's discuss how to run this cocktail party and how to get more gold coins from these stingy guys!"

So the light in the study stayed on until almost dawn.

The father and his two sons also worked out a perfect plan to kill people.

Pity the nobles, wealthy businessmen, landlords and usurers in Connacht and its surrounding cities.

They were still asleep and had no idea that someone was already eyeing the little change in their pockets.

……

"Sauron, it's already late, the sun is almost shining on your butt, and you're still not getting up. This is not like you."

Early in the morning, a loud voice echoed throughout Soran's small courtyard.

Early the next morning, Soran rarely got up to do his routine morning exercises.

Because the three of them chatted too late last night and drank a lot of wine, he had no choice but to sleep in.

However, it is impossible for him to sleep until he wakes up naturally.

Because his "good buddy" Adam came to the knight's mansion early in the morning and kicked him out of bed to wake him up.

This made Sauron so angry that he wanted to draw his sword against him.

……

Sundiata Tavern in Connacht.

This is one of the three best taverns in the city and is owned by Eric's family.

Eric's family is Adam's family. It is one of the few top wealthy families in Conant City and has considerable wealth.

At this time, in a tavern box, Soran and Adam sat opposite each other.

The difference was that Adam was tasting wine while Soran was showing off the dishes on the table.

He ate so voraciously, as if he hadn't eaten for a long time, which left Adam dumbfounded.

"I say, brother, slow down. There's no need to do this. No one is going to snatch the food from you. Besides, it's my treat today, so you can eat as much as you want!" Adam couldn't help but persuade his good brother to eat so recklessly.

Poor child, it’s been so long since he had a good meal!

Soran ignored him and continued to eat Haixuan.

The food on the table is naturally mainly meat, and the amount is four or five times that of an ordinary person.

It is well known that knights eat much more than other people.

"Oh my god, my good brother, what on earth did you go through during your training?"

"Brother, have you not eaten meat for a year?"

"The Lipton family can't be so poor that they won't even give you meat to eat after you return home?"

Adam's tone clearly showed that he cared about his brother and was standing up for him.

Soran slowed down his movements, swallowed the meat in his mouth, and shouted with great momentum: "You are talking nonsense, disturbing my sleep so early in the morning. This meal must be treated by you!"

"I knew you had bad intentions. You actually cheated for a living."

Adam suddenly realized what was happening and angrily yelled, "You have a pig-like appetite and you ordered so much. You're going to bankrupt me."

"No, that's all I have for today. I can't increase it any more. I'm going to lose half a month's salary just like that! Damn it, I'm so unlucky. I still care about you so much."

Soran took out a wooden stick and said with a smile while picking his teeth: "Whatever you say, I'm full anyway!"

"Besides, this is your family's property. You were the one who brought me in. If you don't pay, I'm sure your father won't find me in the end!"

Soran: ~(￣▽￣～)~

Adam: s(?｀ヘ′?;)ゞ

Adam clenched his fists and really wanted to punch him, but then he thought better of it.

The two brothers haven't seen each other for a year, so why not treat them to a meal?

Moreover, there are really not many brothers like Sauron who can have a deep friendship with him.

This is what Adam gradually realized after he started working.

After all, the workplace is no longer a school.

Colleagues are no longer classmates!