Big Capitalist

Before he knew it, another year had passed, and now Ed was fifteen years old. His body had gradually transformed from that of a young boy into a handsome young man.

During this year, he not only completed the organization and classification of the library's collection, but also absorbed endless wisdom in this palace of knowledge and read almost 80% of the books in the library.

Old manager Langman was very satisfied with this, and he was very pleased with Ed's diligence and hard work.

However, although this knowledge is a valuable asset to Ed, in his heart, there is another more important asset, that is friends.

At this moment, Ed was holding a thick history book and pushing it in front of Conan, waiting for his response.

Konan looked at the book in front of him, frowning slightly, and was puzzled. "Ed, why do you like these boring things? It's not as interesting as practicing swordsmanship." Konan's voice was full of helplessness.

"You'll like it if you keep reading. As a noble, you'll be laughed at if you don't understand the history of the empire you live in." Ed put his hands on his hips and spoke in a lecturing tone like a teacher.

"Okay, okay, I think it's okay! This is also for your sake!" Ke Nan picked up the book with some dissatisfaction. The boring book with only words made him drowsy, but he still insisted on reading on.

As they spent a year together, Ed gradually discovered that Ke Nan was actually a simple man, outspoken and without any ulterior motives. He was very loyal and willing to go through fire and water for his friends. Ed felt very lucky to be friends with such a person.

There are only three months left in the two-year "selling myself" period. Time flies so fast, it's really touching.

During this year, the Baron has been staying in the mansion, seemingly preparing to break through to the advanced magic swordsman. Ed has also been quietly paying attention to the news about the eldest master Feiqi, but since Feiqi went to the Arcane Academy, there has been no news about him, and no letters have been received since.

Just as Ed was telling Conan the history of the Dawn Empire, the door of the library was suddenly pushed open violently, and a dozen guards and Baron Famion entered one after another.

Ed's heart tightened, and he realized that something was wrong. Baron Famion looked around the library with a sharp gaze, and when he saw his son Conan hanging out with a servant, his face suddenly darkened and became extremely ugly.

Konan didn't expect his father to suddenly come to the library. He stood up suddenly and wanted to introduce Ed to his father. But at this moment, Baron Famion shouted angrily: "Kneel down!"

The pressure from the high-level magic swordsman was like a huge rock pressing down on him. Konan felt powerless all over and unable to move. His heart was filled with confusion and anxiety.

Then, the guards went around Conan who was kneeling on the ground, grabbed Ed, and forcibly subdued him.

"Bang—" Ed was pressed heavily to the ground by the guards, his mind was in a mess. He had no idea what was going on, and the situation before him made him feel extremely terrified.

At this moment, Baron Famian and his daughter Yufei walked up to Ed. Baron Famian looked at him coldly, his eyes full of disgust, as if he had seen something dirty.

Baron Famien kicked Conan and sent him flying several meters away. Conan spat out a mouthful of acid in pain, his face pale.

Seeing this, Ed panicked and shouted, "Kenan!"

"My son is of no need for you, a servant, to worry about him! You should worry about yourself!" Baron Famian walked up to Ed and said coldly, with ruthless majesty in his tone.

Ed was shocked and puzzled, wondering what he had done wrong.

"You will be sentenced to death without delay, execute immediately!" Baron Farmien coldly drew the sword from his waist. The blade flashed coldly in the sunlight, as if foreshadowing the impending doom.

"Please wait! I don't know what I did wrong!" Ed hurriedly defended himself, his voice full of despair and fear. His heart was filled with reluctance and doubt. Was his efforts and friendships over the past two years going to be wasted at this moment?

"You have no right to question my decision!" Baron Famion's voice was like thunder, shaking Ed's heart. Countless moments flashed through his mind, including the happy times he spent with Conan, the days of studying in the library, Fizzi's teachings and expectations. Everything became so fragile at this moment.

"I didn't do anything wrong!" Ed's voice gradually became firm. Although he was filled with fear, he could not just give in. He was unwilling to give up his life and his friendship with Conan.

"You didn't do anything wrong? Ha! You contacted my son and bewitched my son..." Baron Farmien's voice was ruthless, and he completely ignored Ed's explanation.

At this critical moment, Kenan finally came to his senses, struggled to get up from the ground, and shouted: "Father! You can't treat Ed like this! He is my friend!"

"Friend?" Baron Famion sneered, "He is just a servant. What does he have to do with you? You disappoint me so much, Conan. You actually made friends with a servant. If this matter gets out, do you know how other nobles will look at our family?"

After all, there is an insurmountable gap between commoners and nobles. In this environment full of prejudice and contempt, Baron Farmien's face became increasingly gloomy.

He knew that if other nobles knew about Conan and Ed's friendship, the reputation of the entire family would be severely damaged. Those nobles would not listen to the explanation of a baron's family because they had no status. By then, because of the friendship between his youngest son and the servants, other families might be unwilling to associate with their family, for fear of being tainted with that lowly smell.

Baron Famien felt angry and helpless, but as a noble, he had to make a decision.

At this tense moment, Ed was dragged to the execution ground with a firm look on his face. He knew he was about to die, but there was a question in his mind that kept lingering. He turned his head and faced Baron Famion, his voice clear and firm: "I want to ask a question, if Conan and I are friends, will he be implicated because of me?"

Everyone present was stunned, looking at Ed in disbelief. At this moment, shouldn't he beg for mercy and help? Instead, asking such a question was clearly challenging Baron Famion's authority.

Baron Famion's expression became even uglier, and he angrily questioned Ed: "Who gave you the courage to ask such a question? Your stupidity is too much in line with your lowly status! Do you think that you can have any influence on him by mixing with the heir of the nobility?"

After hearing this, Ed felt relieved. In this year, he could no longer hide this friendship, and he had no fear of the impending death.

Ed raised his head, looked directly at Baron Famion, and said firmly: "Conan and I are friends."