Can't I develop my own character?

"I understand. Thank you, Lord Hainuo, for reminding me."

The extraordinary people are adaptable to the power of the path of faith. Ryan also signed a contract with the old emperor, but he did not feel any impact at all.

Hai Nuo chuckled: "It's all for that kid, Casradi... I think you won't let her down, right?"

"That's for sure!" Ryan said earnestly, his heart toward the sun, "Her Royal Highness is worthy of my lifelong pursuit!"

"You have a very sincere attitude... Hehe~ You're a good kid."

Hainuo smiled and turned away.

For some reason, even though the smile was quite gentle, why did Ryan feel a little chilly?

What's this woman's character design in the game? Damn it, Ryan, Ryan, the plot is not playing well, the shooting is not advancing, what have you done!

slap~

After Heino left, Jonathan came over.

He lit a cigarette and said with some confusion, "I really can't understand why you're so popular with women. Before, it was Miss Lin Qi, and now it's Xia Li. What's going on?"

Jonathan stared at Ryan's face. When he received the news that Ryan was going to get engaged to Charlie, he was stunned for a moment. Then he smoked a pack of cigarettes but still couldn't figure out what the problem was.

We are all civilians, how come you are so successful?

"Maybe it's because I'm more handsome." Ryan touched his face and said so honestly.

Jonathan felt that there was something fishy about this sentence. He touched his face and felt even more convinced.

Looking up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, the old leader felt a little emotional for a moment. He once served as a soldier under his command, a sheriff, but now he has grown up and is engaged to the viscount of the empire.

"Here, I haven't prepared any gifts, so this is for now. I'll prepare something better when you're officially married."

Jonathan said, pulling out a bottle of potion from his pocket.

Ryan took it and asked in confusion, "What is this?"

Jonathan raised the corner of his mouth: "Manly!"

Ryan was confused.

What do you mean?

"With this, even if Charlie is very powerful, she can be conquered by you. Do you understand?"

"???"

Ryan was stunned for a moment, then cursed: "Jonathan, what kind of shit is in your head!"

"Tsk~ You're really getting cocky, kid! I'm your superior, and you dare scold me!"

"What's wrong with scolding you? Who told you to give me this? Do you have any more? Give me more!"

"What's wrong with this thing? If you don't want it, just give it back...huh?" Jonathan was stunned. After a long pause, he cursed loudly and turned away. "Damn, this is the first time I've seen someone more shameless than me. You win!"

"Hey! Do you have any left? Give me some more!"

Watching Jonathan's walking away, Ryan lowered his head to study the potion and tried to see if he could replicate it. This thing shouldn't be able to reach the level of alchemy.

"If I could replicate it and sell it...tsk tsk~ Isn't this a little blue pill from another world?"

By the way, does this thing really work?

It's worth practicing.

There is no other meaning, it's mainly for making money.

...

After about half an hour, people finally began to arrive outside the castle.

However, there are not enough people coming. The engagement party is scheduled to start at 7pm, but now it is 6:30pm, and only a dozen people have come here, which is a far cry from the expected number.

Even though these people came, they did not seem enthusiastic. They just nodded to Ryan politely and did not even bring any so-called gifts.

“There’s a problem.”

The old leader frowned. "We sent out over fifty invitations to so many nobles, both great and small, yet only a few barons showed up. There weren't even a few viscounts. Is the princess's reputation really that bad?"

Ryan said calmly: "Don't be impatient, let the bullets fly for a while."

"You're so good at sitting still. This plan of yours is a big adventure. If you don't succeed, you'll die."

Jonathan knew the plan. Although he had complicated feelings as a loyal subject of the empire, he also understood the current situation of the empire, especially in the southern border. Moreover, the old emperor had secretly contacted Ryan. He even suspected that this was the old emperor's mission.

Therefore, Jonathan did not stop Ryan. If everything could go smoothly, the southern border would at least be stable.

After all, judging from the situation in Berman City, the people live and work in peace and contentment, the adults have successful careers, the children are making progress in their studies, and the elderly are living long lives. Isn't this a hundred times better than before?

Jonathan is not just shouting slogans for the empire, he is a man of action, so he actually supports Ryan very much, even if it means using some dishonorable means... After all, he has used many such means himself.

Nearing seven o'clock, a total of twenty-two people came to the banquet hall, including eight barons, fourteen viscounts, and no earl.

Among the invitations sent out by Ryan, there were two earls, more than thirty viscounts, and the remaining barons were relatively powerful. As for those little Camillas, there was not much point in bringing them over.

This is almost half of the aristocratic forces in the entire southern region.

The Silver Front City of Earl Lanster is divided by a line, and the areas further north are much more prosperous, and most of the nobles above the rank of Earl are in such places.

At this time, Casradi appeared.

When the nobles saw her, they became enthusiastic and walked over to greet her.

"your Highness."

"Good evening, Your Highness."

Casradi smiled and nodded, greeted for a while, and walked to Ryan.

"There are too few people." She frowned, "Could it be that they know what we are going to do?"

"That's not the case." Ryan shook his head. "If they knew, I'm afraid there wouldn't be even this many people. Didn't you see that few of them even brought gifts? I'm still wavering."

"Sway? What do you mean?"

"Earl Lanster's castle has been inviting nobles from all around to attend his banquet since yesterday. It's said that Lanster even brought out his treasured female and male slaves for the three-day and three-night banquet. I imagine all the names on our invitation are going to the Earl's castle to have some fun."

"Lanster." Casradi's face turned cold. "My fourth brother really recruited a good subordinate. That guy has a bad reputation in the southern border, and he's not afraid of making himself look bad too."

Ryan spread his hands: "Maybe he likes it."

"So what should we do now? With only these people, it's far from meeting our requirements."

"Don't worry, Your Highness. Do you think that since I know about this, I won't make preparations in advance?"

"Oh? What did you do?"

"You'll find out later. Now we should go say hello to those guests and thank them for taking the time out of their busy schedules."

Looking at the smile on Ryan's face, Casradi felt that this wave should be stable.

"Good evening, everyone."

In the banquet hall, about twenty people gathered together, and they were whispering to each other when Ryan walked over.

"Mayor Ryan." A viscount smiled and raised his glass. "Congratulations."

"Viscount Hermann, nice to meet you."

Herman, the lord of Romanil, originally supported the city of Berman with a thousand troops, but he was forced to send troops along with 'Vene'.

"Why don't I see Viscount Charlie?" Herman asked with a smile, "Could it be that the guests aren't coming, and the host isn't planning to show up?"

"Herman, don't you mean that I am not the owner of this place?" Casradi walked over with a cold voice.

"Of course not, Your Highness. Please forgive my intrusion, but since this is an engagement party, there should be a hostess, right?" Hermann spread his hands. "Also, I just feel that for a party that Your Highness has so much planned for, isn't it a little too quiet?"

The nobles behind Hermann lowered their heads and talked to each other.

He didn't seem to have much respect for Her Royal Highness the Princess.

Ryan knew very well that some people did not come because they had already made their stance clear, and even if some people came, it did not mean that they were there to give face.

Under normal circumstances, a viscount would certainly not dare to speak to the princess like this, but if he has someone backing him up, and this is a border area, it would be a different story.

"It seems that Viscount Hermann is a person who likes to be lively. Don't worry, you will have your own time to be lively later." Ryan glanced at him, looked at the others, and sighed: "I am very happy that you are here, but I am very unhappy that you didn't bring any gifts."

Herman was stunned. You are so carefree. You are still thinking about asking for gifts at this time?

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is a banquet where the southern forces take sides. Kasladi is holding an engagement party, while Lanster is holding a party. It is clearly targeted.

He did come, but his presence did not mean he would stand on Casradi's side. These were two different matters.

"I brought a gift."

At this time, a voice sounded.

In the crowd, the noble group parted ways and 'Vine' came over.

She was holding a necklace in her hand. The chain was silver-white with a blood-red octagonal gem hanging in the middle. It looked extremely beautiful.

This is a second-level fine necklace that Xia Li had obtained in the other world before, and then Ryan gave it to Wei Nei as an engagement gift for Xia Li... Perfect!

"Viscount Venetian?" Herman was stunned for a moment. As Venetian walked past him, he whispered, "I advise you not to rush into choosing a side. There's no future in following Her Royal Highness the Princess. I can recommend you to the Fourth Prince."

"Fourth Prince?!" Wei Nei's voice suddenly rose, and she shouted, "You are actually the Fourth Prince's man? Yet you came to attend the engagement party hosted by Her Royal Highness the Princess. What are your intentions?"

Hermann was shocked.

"Viscount Weiner, what did you say? How dare you slander me! Who is the Fourth Prince's man? I am not the Fourth Prince's man!"

Wei Nei said disdainfully, "You dare not admit it, what a coward."

"you!"

Herman was so angry. He gave a kind reminder, but the other party didn't appreciate it and even cursed at him?

He wanted to see what would happen if he sided with the princess!

It's shameful that a candidate for the crown prince who is at the bottom of the list has fallen so low as to appoint a commoner as lord!

It has to be said that Casradi's appointment of Ryan to manage the city of Berman did cause a lot of controversy in the aristocratic circle.

It was common sense that nobles were superior to commoners. Now that Casradi had broken this rule, the nobles present, although they did not say it on the surface, must have had some thoughts in their minds.

However, 'Weine's' actions really confused Hermann, and the other nobles around were also a little confused. Most of them came to see the situation, and they didn't take sides.

Although they didn't think Kasiladi had any advantages, they also didn't think the Fourth Prince was any good. So why were they so anxious? Their territory was far from the imperial capital. The emperor was far away, and it didn't matter who became emperor.

Unless they succeed in taking sides, they might be able to gain some benefits, but they are not sure of that. In the current situation, who do you think can become the emperor?

"Thank you, Lord Vene." Ryan took the necklace and said with a smile.

"Vine." Casradi also smiled in a friendly manner, "It's great that you can come."

"It's my pleasure."

'Vine' bowed slightly to Casradi, then walked aside.

In addition to delivering the necklace, she also has other tasks to do today.

"What about you? Do you have any gifts to give?" Ryan looked at the others. "I gave you a chance. Who would come to an engagement party without giving gifts? Right?"

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing what Ryan meant.

But after hesitating for a while, a few barons came over and gave him gifts.

Although it is not very expensive, it is still a token of my appreciation.

Ryan accepted them all.

"Well, very good... Then let's talk about another matter." Ryan said with a smile, "Actually, I invited everyone here this time to discuss an important matter. As everyone knows, Her Royal Highness, as a princess, is qualified to compete for the crown prince. I would like everyone present to support her forces in the southern border in the future, and also support me. What do you think?"

"Lian, are you too naive?" Herman sneered. "The competition for the crown prince depends on individual strength. Why should we, small nobles from remote areas, get involved? And who are you? Why should we support you?"

"Yeah, I was a little naive." Ryan waved his hand. "Then let's not do this useless thing. Everyone can express their opinions. Who agrees and who disagrees? Those who agree can come over here, and those who disagree can stay where they are."

The nobles looked at each other and suddenly felt that this scene looked familiar, as if they had seen it somewhere.

After a while, no one moved except the barons who brought gifts.

Although they were in Berman City, they were not worried at all. The imperial law absolutely protected the nobles. Even a princess could not kill a noble at will, otherwise she would be sent to the court of trial.

"Your Highness, I don't want to get involved in these matters."

"Me too, Your Highness. I don't want to get involved either."

“I don’t support anyone.”