It's not that difficult to open a hospital in another world, right? Chapter 303: Baron Hopman’s Counterattack (Additional Update 2 of Yanguiren’s Ten Thousand Rewards)
Chapter 303: Baron Hopman’s Counterattack (Additional Update 2 of Yanguiren’s Ten Thousand Rewards)
Archmage Tolga's mobility was truly resolute. He threw a piece of flying equipment on the spot, which was the same dark cloud Gretel saw when he first met him. He pulled Gretel directly onto the cloud.
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Linn, Aurora, and Bernard filed forward. Mr. Troca meowed and jumped into Gretel's arms. As usual, the golden skeleton turned into a string of bone chains and was put into the space bag by Master Linn. Thor
Master Jiada stomped down, and dark clouds filled the air and rose from the ground.
His move was indeed decisive. The next day, Baron Hopman himself received the news that his eldest son had died in a duel.
"What? Clayton is dead?!"
The baron exerted force on his hand, and the silver cup engraved with exquisite patterns was immediately crushed into a ball. The bright red wine gurgled out between his fingers, like blood between his fingers, and even in his heart. He stared at the earl standing straight in front of him.
The knight gritted his teeth and his cheek muscles became tangled:
"Who did it? Who killed him?"
Knight David bowed slightly, stepped forward, and calmly handed over the earl's autographed letter. When the baron received the letter, he took a step back and stood upright. From beginning to end, he did not say a word.
He is only two years younger than the Earl of Inverness. He received knightly education at the Earl's Palace and grew up with the Earl. Everyone in the earldom knows that he is the right-hand man of the current earl. In some informal situations, he can almost represent the earl himself.
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This time, it was also because the eldest son of an important in-law in the earldom and the lord of the neighboring territory died, so the Earl of Inverness sent him to carry a letter and come overnight. However, Baron Hopman has not given up his seat, paid no courtesy, or even addressed him since the meeting.
None!
So Knight David kept his lips tightly shut. Baron Hopman read the letter at a glance, turned back to the first page with trembling hands, read it again, and then read it again. Finally, he raised his eyes and stared hard.
Looking at Knight David, he said in a deep voice:
"What does your lord count mean?"
"Your Majesty, the Earl, expresses his deep condolences for the death of Young Master Ling." Knight David bowed lightly and spoke in a very formal tone:
"I would like to express my sincere condolences to the Baron and his wife. The earl said that he and his wife will definitely attend the funeral on time."
"..."
Baron Hopman's anger grew even stronger. Although he had three sons, the second son was weak and the third son was sent to the Fountain Temple to become a priest. Only the eldest son was the most accomplished. He was already a level 7 knight at a young age. And now.
, this eldest son, who he had high hopes for, died!
died!
died!
And the Earl of Inverness actually refused to help him and began to take revenge on the person who killed his son!
"Where did that magician come from?" he asked with suppressed anger. Knight David lowered his eyes slightly, then raised his eyes for a moment and looked directly at the Baron. In a moment, he had already organized an answer in his mind.
He can be regarded as watching the eldest lady grow up. Knight Hopman dared to be rude to the eldest lady and deserved his death. Since the Nordmark mage stood up for the eldest lady and stood on the Earl's side, he should not be disturbed.
!
Let me reveal a little about the little mage’s background so that the baron can be less delusional and not disturb the little mage:
"He is a guest invited by the lady. A fourth-level arcanist and a third-level magician. During the duel, there were two fifth-level magicians who claimed to be his followers. One of them is said to be a disciple of the archmage. In addition, there is another
A barbarian follower whose combat level is suspected to be level seven.
——After the duel, a thirteenth-level great magician activated his flying magic weapon and took him and his followers away from the scene on the spot."
"..."
The Baron drew a silent breath.
According to the convention of the Magic Council, only magicians of level 10 or above can be called archmages. If the teacher of the thirteenth-level archmage and the fifth-level magician are not the same person, it means killing his son.
The murderer has at least two great magicians standing behind him!
And with the strength of the baron, can it fight against the two great magicians?
Baron Hopmann knew without taking stock: absolutely impossible.
In their barony, the highest combat power on the surface is himself, a ninth-level knight; the highest combat power secretly is an assassin who was taken in many years ago, level 7; in terms of legal power, the highest level is the old priest who has just returned.
Level 8...
Three people tied together are not enough to beat one Archmage.
so what should I do now?
Could it be that you just endure this tone?
Knight David bowed and resigned. Baron Hopman tossed and turned over and over again, still unable to make a decision. It was not until two days later that he heard another bad news from Pastor Farren, who was escorting the body of his eldest son:
"What? The little pastor said that our family's bloodline is a hereditary disease?!"
"He did say that!" Pastor Farren burst into tears. He had no choice but to rely on his family for his retirement, and he had to abdicate his responsibilities:
"Hundreds of people at the scene heard it! If it hadn't been like this, the young master wouldn't have insisted on dueling with him in order to protect the honor of the family! I can't persuade him at all! There's nothing I can do to persuade him! If I were 20 years younger, I would be an old man
He went on it himself, how could he let Clayton..."
Baron Hopman frowned. Now it was no longer a son's matter, but a family matter. What's worse, in full view of everyone, his son suddenly fell to the ground and died during the battle, which almost confirmed the other party's statement!
If the words of this little mage spread, there will be huge problems in the family's marriages with foreign countries, or even in the family sending their children to study elsewhere. What kind of grudge does that little mage have against Clayton? With just one sentence, they will be cut off.
Family roots?
If you could have endured it, or you could have tolerated it for the time being and allowed Xu Tu to take revenge, then now you can no longer bear it!
Baron Hopman sat in the study all night. The next day, he went to Inverness in person and visited the earl. On the fourth day, a letter passed through many people and was delivered to Gretel's mage tower.
Master Tolga came to deliver the letter in person. He took the coffee from Gretel, stirred it with a spoon, and said with a wry smile:
"Little Grete, just...how should I put it, someone asked me to ask you a favor..."
"You once invited me to join the School of Change. Although I didn't join, I have always been grateful for your friendship. If you have anything to say, just say it. As long as you can do it, I will definitely agree."
Archmage Tolga breathed a sigh of relief. "That Baron Hopman, didn't his son die? The baron meant that his son died in a duel, and he didn't want to pursue it..."
Gretel's face was slightly stagnant, but out of politeness, he did not refute. Archmage Tolga was also a little embarrassed to speak, but he was entrusted by others and had to say it in one breath:
"The Baron hopes that you can attend his son's funeral, apologize in front of the guests, and take back what you said before."
When Gretel heard "attend the funeral", she had already started to nod. However, when she heard the last sentence, her neck stiffened and she asked:
"Which sentence?"
"That's what you said... there is a hereditary disease in their family..."
Gretel lowered his head and pondered. Archmage Tolga persuaded him:
"Little Grete, I know it's really difficult for a mage to retract his research conclusion. But no matter what, it's just a sentence. You are young and if you say something wrong occasionally, others won't care. You see, their family
Very sincere..."
He pushed over a gift list, which was densely packed with at least ten lines of gifts, starting with a certain amount of gold coins and a certain amount of silk. This gift was of great value, but Gretel didn't even look at it, just lowered his head.
whispered:
"But this is true..."
"But this sentence is related to their life and death! If this sentence spreads, no one in the aristocratic circle will be willing to marry, which is equivalent to cutting off their livelihood..."
"But this is a truth. The truth will not become a lie just because I deny it." Gretel suddenly raised his head:
"Master Tolga, you said that if other families don't marry with them, it means that their livelihood is cut off. But if I declare that this statement is false, then those men and women who don't know anything and just marry with them, won't they?
Is it like losing your way of life?"
Archmage Tolga was speechless for a moment. He thought for a while and said seriously:
"But they also said that if you refuse to withdraw, they will file a complaint with the parliament, saying that you maliciously attacked their family and slandered their honor! Are you sure?"
There was deep concern in his tone. Grete's face suddenly darkened:
"Then let them come! The truth is the truth and will not turn out to be false! Your Excellency, Archmage, please send a message back for me. I cannot apologize and ask them to take back the gift. At most
, I don’t take the initiative to publicize their family’s affairs on other occasions.
——If they really want to sue me for malicious slander, I will publish an article in "Arcana" and explain the issue of genetic diseases clearly!"
"This, this is not necessary..."
Archmage Tolga was in a hurry, with a wry smile on his face. No one else mentioned it, but Gretel said he would publish "Arcane", which was really not a threat. In just over a year, he had already published two "Arcane" articles.
It’s not difficult to post another article.
Once the genetic disease is published in "Arcane", it will not only be known to a small number of nobles in a region, but to the entire kingdom, and even the nobles on the opposite continent, it will become a household name within a few months!
It’s not like the Holy Court of Glory didn’t secretly subscribe to “Arcane” and “Magic”…
He sighed in annoyance, said goodbye and left. Alas, no matter what, Grete promised not to publicize it to the outside world, so it can be considered that the communication has achieved results...
However, Baron Hopman did not appreciate it. In other words, the other party suddenly changed his mind about a marriage that was about to be concluded, forcing him to intensify the pressure. Within a few days, Master Tolga came to visit Grete again:
"Little Gretel, why don't you give in? You know, the Hopman family has always had a good relationship with the Parliament. They have also given our Alchemy Guild a stable supply of several goods. For example, the rubies from the Southern Black Continent.
, recently they announced that a ship did not arrive at the port and the rubies were out of stock..."
"Is it troublesome?" Grete asked with concern. The Archmage sighed:
"It's a big one, the quality of the gems is pretty good, and it can be kept in stock for a year. The trouble is the ruby powder, which is used to enchant the eternal flame, and is used in the largest amount. It seems that it only has a month's supply. The ship of the Parliament to the New World
Haven’t come back yet…”
A month? Grete's heart moved. Regarding the ruby powder enchantment to create the eternal flame, he had some ideas before, but he had been too busy to implement them. Now that the other party has come to the door, it's time to give it a try...
"Your Excellency Archmage, please give me some time, maybe I can solve this problem. No matter what, I will not make things difficult for the Alchemy Guild."
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3000 words!
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