Transcendent Noble

The wilderness of the season of fire is full of vitality. The fertile land is full of lush bushes and endless green sedges, dotted with stars-like Little flowers decorate this field into a sea of ​​colorful flowers.

"Stone flowers, fire azaleas, green daisies... Damn! Why are there so few blue sunflowers?"

Lucian straightened up his body, holding the Throwing wild flowers and weeds into the back basket, wiped off the sweat from his forehead, and rubbed his sore waist again. The relaxed and joyful beauty did not allow this young man to stretch his frowning eyebrows. If he couldn't collect enough blue sunflowers, he would not be able to win the favor of cousin Lalila. This meant failure for Lucien, who was under the fence.

Lucien is 17 years old this year and the second son of a lord's family. Two years ago, when he had just turned 15 years old, he was sent to Thornthorn Manor by his elder brother who inherited the family business, as the object of his cousin Lord Lerila's choice of a spouse.

This is consistent with the situation of the second sons of most ruined nobles.

The meager income of small families cannot support too many heirs. The second sons and daughters other than the heirs need to find another way out. Some of them will be fostered by the family to the family of the in-laws and become the heirs of the in-laws. Choose a partner. If they can't successfully join the family, they can only accept the fate of displacement. Therefore, these noble children will do their best to please each other, even bending their knees.

Lucien didn't feel humiliated by this. The first time he saw Lailila, he was overwhelmed by her beautiful and melancholy eyes. Lucien made every effort to win her love, but all efforts were in vain. The family's burden rested on Laiila's weak shoulders. Flowers, love poems, chess games, and paintings could not resolve her melancholy. Every time she sees Lalila put down his freshly picked flowers and turn around to take care of the ewe giving birth, Lucien feels a little bit painful.

Lucian understands that only by helping Lai La to support this territory can she stop her busy pace and enjoy the beauty of life. Lucien began to learn to repair houses, grow vegetables, raise geese, harvest pastures, take care of livestock, and make wooden utensils. His efforts won the respect of the people, but he still couldn't let Leary take care of him.

The Lord’s territory covers an area of ​​more than 400 square kilometers. The land is fertile and the vegetation is lush, but here is covered with low thorns and green sedges. The land that can be cultivated is very limited. The main income of the Lordship Relying on two logging yards close to the dark forest.

The redwood of the dark forest is high-quality wood, but the Schultz family has issued a tree farm rotation order. For every piece of forest mined by the logging farm of Baron, it must suspend work for seven years to allow the redwood forest farm to recover. The two logging farms in Lailila take turns logging, and logging is suspended for four years every ten years. The four years of worship will be deducted from the six years of logging income, and the remaining part can support the livelihood of more than 700 people. .

No matter how hard Lucian worked, he couldn't change the embarrassment of the Lord's leader. He was only one more leader in Lailila's eyes. How could this make her feel relieved. After all, Lucien came from a noble family, and soon realized the problem, he began to try to find a new source of income for the manor, and his eyes on the thorn bushes.

The thorny thorn tree is as tall as a person, with thin arms, extremely tenacious vitality, crunchy wood, and can only be used as firewood. Its bark can be made into twine, which can be used in the wind season. Grow edible berries. The farmer of the manor is well aware of the characteristics of the thorns, but Lucien puts his energy on the beautiful and useless flowers of the thorns.

After constant exploration and experimentation, Lucien finally used wild flowers and weeds to formulate a brand new dye. When he took the dyed linen out to dry, the leaders clicked one's tongue in wonder , And Lailila also showed joy.

The inspired Lucien continued to work hard and began to try to develop more color, more resistant plant dyes. He now wants to tune out the purple dye, which is the most popular among ladies, which requires the use of blue sunflower.

The young man carried the basket on his back and walked deep and shallow among the thorns. He decided to go a little further and see if he could find the blue sunflower. He was very eager to see his cousin Lalila. The smile on his face.

"Lucian! Lucian!"

There were calls from the field, and a middle age person gasping for breath dressed as a farmer ran over and pulled up. Lucian ran back.

"Matt Uncle, what happened?" Lucian asked as he ran.

"Huh... Huh..." The farmer gasped, and said: "The major event is out... The steward of the lord master is here... Bringing There are a lot of people...Eldest Young Lady tells you to go back right away...There is a guest from the manor who wants to come...Hurry up!"

There is no incoherent expression of Farmer Matt’s words. Speak clearly, but he was so excited that Lucian let go of his heart, which shouldn't be a bad thing.

Run back to Thornthorn Manor as quickly as possible, making Lucian’s tired legs tremble, but he was surprised to find that the manor was full of people, not only familiar leaders, but also Many well-dressed strangers keep moving out the old furniture of the Lord’s mansion, and they keep taking out new furniture, gold candle holders, silver tableware, red carpets, cashmere curtains, oil paintings from the carriage, and then one after another moves into the house.

"Let’s go in, Eldest Young Lady is still waiting for you."

Matt lowered his throat and greeted Lucian to enter the house quickly, but was stopped by two strangers .

"Who is he?"

An old man walked over, his steward suit was quite ironed, and his silver hair was combed meticulously, looking serious and rigid. Farmer Matt bent over to pay said with a smile: "Master Fidero Steward, this is Eldest Young Lady's cousin, Lucien Young Master. Eldest Young Lady let me take him in."

Fidero Steward's suspicious gaze fell on Lucian's coarse linen robe and the waist basket. Lucien settled down and gave a noble courtesy.

"I’m Lucian Crocker of the Crocker family, and my father Lord Syvers Crocker is the uncle of Lord Lerila Schultz. It’s nice to meet you , Fidero Steward."

Lucian's standard salute gesture made Fidero Steward look a little dark, and he replied: "Clock Young Master, you don't have to salute me. But your dress I have lost your identity..." Fidero Steward turned to instructed: "Come on! Take Crowke Young Master to freshen up, and prepare him a set of decent clothes."

Two young and beautiful maids led Lucian into the Lord's Mansion, while Farmer Matt was blocked outside.

The Lord’s Mansion is a three-story civil building with a large area and a very spacious interior. Lucian walked into the main house and was surprised to find that the inside had completely changed. The floor was covered with red carpets, the old furniture was replaced by beautifully carved redwood furniture, and gold candlesticks were located in every corner of the hall, filled with them. Snow-white candles, coarse linen curtains were replaced by brand new cashmere curtains, paintings and animal horns hung on the walls, and strange servants were placing silver tableware on the long wooden dining table. As for Lucien’s familiarity The servants disappeared one by one.

The luxurious and unfamiliar living room made Lucien a little uncomfortable. Before he could think about it, he was taken to the bathroom by the maid.

This is the first time Lucien has taken a bath under the service of a young maid. His eyes drifted and he was at a loss during the whole process. After some tossing, when Lucien walked out of the bathroom, he had become a handsome noble boy, but his delicate and pretty face was flushed.

Amidst the maid’s chuckle, Lucian was battered and exhausted up to the second floor.

Walking to Lalila's study, Lucien straightened the collar of his fine linen shirt, he couldn't wait to let Lalila see his new image.

Just as Lucian was about to knock on the door, the voice of a strange man from the study made his fingers freeze on the door.

"Laila, Viscount Randal is going to spend the night at Thornsthorn Manor. This is an extremely rare opportunity for you! You must take it! The Viscount Randal is completely different from the nobles we know. He is Really great character! Do you know those people who accompany him? The second son of the Solim family, Clifton Knight! The ruling warrior of the church, Master Solotto! These all are characters that we can’t even see... ...It is said that Viscount Randal’s personal maids are all trainee Knights!"

"Just a word from Viscount Randal! No, no, no, as long as he is satisfied with Thornthorn Manor, fief lord will definitely give it to you again. A piece of tree farm, so you will have three logging farms to cut redwood in the future..."

"But...James, what should I do?"

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"First of all, don't be rude! Don't be rude...Who is outside?!"

Lucian calmly tapped his finger on the wooden door and said:" Cousin Lalila, it’s me, Lucian."

The door opened from the inside, Lucian eyes shined. He saw Lalila was already dressed up, red fine linen dress and blue long The belt is very suitable for her fair skin. The rounded bun sets off the round and slender neck. The thin application of fat powder on the face makes the slightly deep facial features soft and moving. The brown eyes are full of delightful luster.

Lucian knew that it was not because of herself.

In the room sits a young man. The exquisite scale armor on his body and the long sword leaning on the chair indicate his identity as a trainee Knight. With this alone, Lucien had to look up to him.

Lucian learned from the villagers that Lalila siblings had a childhood sweethearts playmate. He was the second son of another lord of the Schultz family and was a trainee of Knight James. Lai Lila liked James very much, but James didn't intend to marry her, he just followed his friend's request and took care of Lai La as a younger sister. Lailila has been squandering for him so far.

Sanity tells Lucian that he should thank James, or Lellila won't have his turn to pursue. But seeing the brilliance never seen before in the eyes of her sweetheart, Lucien still developed a strong hostility towards James.

"Cousin Lalila, you want to see me?" Lucian lowered his head, hiding his anger and unwillingness deeply under his eyes.

Lylera did not answer Lucian, turned to James introduced: "This is my uncle’s child, Lucian Crocker."

"Oh "James walked up with interest and looked up and down Lucian, "Are you Lucian? Laila's marriage partner?"

Lucian's affection for James immediately Straight up, he said gratefully: "James Knight, good day. I've heard your reputation, and it's my honor to meet you."

"Okay." Leilila confessed to James. He glanced at Lucian and said to Lucian, "Lucian, there are distinguished guests visiting at home. You must not be rude. You have to go to Fidero Steward to review all the etiquette. In addition, your room should be let out. , You are staying at Matt Uncle's house tonight."

"Yes, cousin Lalila. I'll go to Fidero Steward." Lucian said seriously, and he said to James. Shi nodded, turned around to leave.

"Wait!"

James stopped Lucian and asked seriously: "What's the matter with your hand?"

Lucien looked at the multi-colored dye on his finger, helplessly said: "This is not dirty, it's dye, it can't be washed off no matter how you wash it."

"That's it..." James touched the chin, shook his head and said: "Family members must meet the guests. This is the most basic etiquette, but your hands don't look clean... When you go to see Fidero, let him Prepare a pair of white gloves for you."

Lucian nodded resigned, he walked downstairs, vaguely heard the conversation between James and Lailila.

"This kid is great! When will you get married? Your big brother has been talking about this."

"What nonsense? I...I just used him as a younger brother..."

"no! He is a man. I can see...you..."

At this moment, Lucy Kindness is like dead ashes.

The tearing pain left Lucian in a muddleheaded state until he sat at the table. He didn't get over it, but Lucian was sure that he was absolutely not rude. His etiquette came from Instinct, unable to spot any flaws at all, as for Viscount Randal and the great character beside him, Lucien had no impression.

The bright candlelight illuminates the living room like daytime. The long table is full of delicious delicacies, with roasted golden, sprinkled lamb legs, and savory red mushrooms grilled goose, which is more than one meter. Long grilled salmon, various selected fruits, and of course the most popular "appreciation dish", a cooked eagle, the chef re-covered its feathers, and inserted an iron rod, so that it It can spread its wings and stand on a plate. The eagle's mouth is stuffed with wool and amber. When it is lit, it can "spit fire, spread its wings and fly to the table."

"Appreciation of the dishes" came to the table, and the banquet also entered a climax. Both the host and the guest were no longer busy eating, and began to exchange affectionate greetings.

"Miss Schultz, are you and your cousin the only members of your family?" Viscount Randal put down the gold wine glass and asked with a smile.

"Master Randal, you can call me by my name, Lailila." Lailila tried to maintain the most elegant manner, and said, "I have a brother, three sisters, and a younger brother. I am. After awakening Battle Qi, his elder brother gave up his status as heir. He now serves for the Solim family and took away my younger brother. My sisters are also married. Therefore, I inherited the title of lord."

"Oh?!" Clifton Solim asked in surprise: "Miss Leilila, what is your big brother's name?"

"Russa Shure Ci, no, his name is Russa Solim now."

"It turned out to be Russa, I know him. He is a sheriff of our Solim family. Russa is naturally awakened. Trainee Knight, 26 years old this year, has resonated with 10 elemental positions and is only two to be promoted to Knight. I have high hopes for Russa." As he said, Clifton glanced at Cruther contemptuously. Schultz Knight.

Sure enough, Cruther and his trainee Knight looked ugly, and James suddenly inwardly grumbled. Knight and trainee Knight of the Schultz family were promoted by potions. It was precisely because Russa turned to the Solim family that Schultz Baron took back the three lumber yards of the Thornsmanor, which also made Lalila in trouble. If this situation continues to develop, Lailila's title and territory will be taken back by Baron for failing to pay the offerings.

James is willing to help Lylla, but his strength is meager, Thornsthorn Manor can maintain the current situation thanks to his teacher Cruther's face. Clifton satirized Cruther, which is tantamount to pushing Larry to a dead end.

Laila, the only one who can help you now is Lord Randal! James sighed in the heart.

"Miss Leilila, I noticed that the clothes on the farmer of Thornsthorn Manor are brightly colored, which is not seen elsewhere. I am very curious about this. Can you tell me about it? Viscount Randal asked gently.

Leilila explained: "Master Randal, we use weeds and wildflowers to make dyes. In order to test whether the dyes will fade, most people’s clothes have been dyed."

"Whose invention made dyes with plants?" Viscount Randal asked with interest.

"It's my cousin Lucian."

James lightly kicked Lucian under the table. Lucian woke up and found everything Everyone looked at themselves, suddenly startled.

"Lucien, you invented vegetable dyes? Have you studied in the White Tower?" Viscount Randal asked lightly.

Lucian quickly said: "Master Randal, I invented vegetable dyes, but I have never been to the White Tower. This...this is my own exploration."

Nodded, Viscount Randal, suddenly said: "Lucian, I noticed that you are wearing gloves, can I see your hand?"

Lucian hesitated for a while, originally wanted to follow Fidero Steward arranged the excuse to let go of his hand and was injured. When he thought that Lailila had never regarded him as his future partner, an emotion of "have no desire to improve" arose spontaneously, and he simply took off his gloves.

This is a pair of rough hands, with red, green, and red patches on the fingers that are dyed with paint, which are particularly dazzling under the bright candlelight. Lailila looked flustered, but there was a touch of emotion in her eyes, and Lucien didn't notice this.

"Industry is a virtue. Child, you don't need to hide it."

The middle-aged man who was sitting opposite the Viscount Randal, Lucian remembered that he was the church. The ruling warrior, Soloto Master. Lucian cast a grateful look at Master Solotto, and Solotto nodded to him as a sign of encouragement.

"I now believe that you invented vegetable dyes. This is an amazing innovation." Nodded, Viscount Randal, said: "Everyone, our dyes are all mineral dyes, mainly red and blue. And black, yellow mineral dyes are very rare and extremely precious. Lucien’s vegetable dyes include yellow dyes, so his invention is very valuable."

"Lucien, I appreciate Your talent and diligence, would you like to follow me to Randal to get it? In Randal, I promise you can show your strengths. Or you can make a price and sell me the recipe."

Everyone envied Lucian's luck. The appreciation of Viscount Randal is an opportunity to change his destiny for this noble child under the fence. Centaur Hills hasn't even recruited Knight from outside. Now as long as Lucian is nodded, he can live a good life in Centaur Hills, and maybe even have a future.

He will definitely go! It's too poor here, and even the big brother doesn't want to stay. . . . .

At this time, Lailila's heart was bitten by the fangs of a beast, and she felt twitching. The irresponsible brother took refuge in the Solim family, leaving only Lailila struggling to support the entire territory. She was so eager for someone to rely on, and Lucien had been silently supporting her, but she never took Lucy. En's effort taking seriously. When it was time to lose, Lalila realized that Lucian had already walked into her heart.

"Lucian, thank you Lord Randal!" Lailila resisted the suffering in his heart and tried to say with a smile towards Lucian.

Lucian was silent for a moment, he lifts the head directly into the eyes of Viscount Randal, and said: "My honorable lord, I am willing to give you the recipe, but can I make a request?"

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"Let's listen."

"I want a cleansing potion." Lucian's voice trembled with tension, but it was very firm.

"Do you want to become a trainee Knight? Are you not ready to make a difference in invention and creation?"

Viscount Randal frowned, his voice was as gentle as ever, but he gave way Sean was under a lot of pressure. He took a deep breath, loudly said: "I want to win a chance for cousin Lalila. There are only two forest fields in this territory, and there are useless thorny thorn trees everywhere. Cousin Lalila supports this place. It’s too hard. If she becomes a trainee Knight, she will at least be able to work under fief lord, get a subsidy, and improve the lives of the people."

Lilila's tears couldn't stop shedding. She covered her mouth to prevent herself from sobbing, but everyone could see her trembling shoulders.

The emotions between the two cannot touch the guests present. After all, they are just humble little nobles, even the Soloto Master is expressionless at the moment.

Viscount Randal knocked on the table with his finger, said with a smile: "I'm full, Master Solotto, do you need to continue eating?"

"No, but Please share these foods with those who need them." Soloto lightly saying.

Feidro Steward bowed slightly, and the well-trained waiter quickly removed the food from the table. No one asked Layla for her opinion, and she didn't care. She was surrounded by great happiness, but Fidero Steward was standing behind her. Despite the impeccable steward of the lord, Lailila still felt the cold aura in him.

Things are messed up! How to face fief lord's blame later, Lailila couldn't help feeling a wave of feeble bitterness again.

"I think you have misunderstood."

The Viscount Randal did not leave the table. He took a goose yellow silk from the handmaid next to him and placed it on the table. Said: "We Randal Family have invented plant dyes a long time ago. As everyone knows, our Randal Family has invented snow sugar, coffee, purple cane wine, raw sugar, ground lizard cultivation methods, sweet potato cultivation methods, of course, There are plant dyes and even more inventions. These are not my inventions, but the creations of the family leaders. I am influenced by Master Edwin and pay great attention to the wisdom of the people, and their inventions will be rewarded by me. So , I value your ability, and I would like to encourage you to create, not for the dye formula!"

Lucian looked pale, everyone shook their heads and sighed, they regretted that this boy had missed a precious opportunity. The Viscount Randal said: "You said that this territory is trapped by the thorny thorn trees. In my opinion, these are inestimable wealth!"

"Miss Lailila, your people will make charcoal. Is it?"

Lilila's newly lit eyes dimmed again, and he whispered, "Yes. It's just that the price of charcoal is low, and the profit from selling charcoal is not enough for the shipping fee. If the price is high, it can't be sold. Go out, because every family territory has wild bushes."

Viscount Randal laughed and said: "You transport the charcoal to Wild Willow City, and you can exchange it for green bricks. Every time. 5 cars of charcoal, in exchange for 3 cars of third-class bricks, or 2 cars of second-class bricks, or 1 car of first-class bricks. Now, the price of third-class bricks is 1 copper sol 15 bricks, and second-class bricks 1 copper cable You 8 pieces, first-class bricks, 1 copper cable and 3 pieces. You can get these bricks and sell them at your own price. As long as the thorn tree can't be cut down, you can always change to the green brick. This is my promise!"

"Thank you so much, Honorable Randal." Lailila stood up excitedly, and said embarrassedly: "But I don't have enough carriage."

"You don't Carriage, but others do. I always think that it is not advisable to monopolize all the benefits. Only by letting more people benefit can we continue to develop." Viscount Randal said with a smile to the Knight of the Schultz family: "Cru Sir Se, do you think?"

Cruse shook the head with a wry smile, and said: "Well, I will solve the transportation problem, but I will take away 60% of the blue brick, there are 3 Cheng is for fief lord. Leilila, what do you say?"

"I totally agree!" Leilila raised her skirt and bowed to Cruther, and said sincerely: "Thank you, Cruthe Uncle."

Master Randal is not angry, Fidero also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He concealed a glance at Lucian who was smiling, determined to let this kid who can't tell good from bad. Get out of the Schultz Baron collar. The prosperity of Thornthorn Manor is just around the corner, and may be able to make his own boy and Lailila become a partner.

At this time, Viscount Randal patted his hands, and his guard took out two delicate leather cases from his pockets. Each leather case had 10 crystal bottles inserted in neat and tidy, and the jade green potion was in the candlelight. Under the dazzling luster. The trainee Knight of the Schultz family's eyes are straight. These are all cleansing potions!

"This is the cleansing potion." Viscount Randal said to Lucian: "These potions are gifts given to me by Prince Williams. They are all royal potions. Ordinary cleansing potions are worth each 2000 Kinshor, the royal potion is worth 3000 Kinshor."

Lucian looked away from the cleansing potion with difficulty. Only then did he know how reckless he was. Where is his formula? It is worth 2000 goldsore.

Randal Viscount shook the head and sighed: "One scouring potion does not necessarily make a trainee Knight, but each nobleman can use up to 10 scouring potions."

" Dear Sir, I apologize most sincerely to you for my ignorance." Lucien bowed his head in a deep salute, ashamed.

"Lucian, I was moved by your sincere feelings for Miss Lerila. I would like to give each of you a chance to become a trainee Knight. You can use these medicines at will. As far as you can If you can’t become a trainee Knight, it depends on the will of the Supreme Lord."

Lucian and Lalila couldn’t believe their ears. Everyone at the scene was moved by the great generosity gift from Viscount Randal. , This is a cleansing potion worth 60,000 Jinsor! Even Master Solotto took a deep look at Viscount Randal.

"The cleansing potions are extremely precious, and every time you take one, you will have to fall asleep for a day. To be honest, these potions will bring disasters to you. To ensure your safety, I will stay at Thornthorn Manor for up to 10 days. "

Lucian and Lalila wept with joy, and he said excitedly: "Big...sir...How can I repay your kindness?"

Viscount Randal said with a faint smile: "You are promoted earlier, and I can visit the Marquis of Solim earlier. You can take the medicine now. These medicines are temporarily kept by my guards. If the medicine is not used up, I will pay Take the rest."

Lylila and Lucian saluted Viscount Randal again, and they each took a potion and walked to the second floor hand in hand.

The host left, and the banquet was over. The guests left one after another. Only Viscount Randal and Clifton Knight were left in the living room.

Clifton shook his head and said, "Your Excellency Randal, I'm afraid it will take a long time to delay."

"It will take some time." Viscount Randal nodded, sorry. Said: "Why, take this time, let's go hunting and recreation in the dark forest!"

"Okay! I wanted to go hunting in the dark forest a long time ago." Clifton shouted in surprise. Tao, he realized his lost self-control, and said: "Your Excellency Randal, you are really generous. The emotion between Miss Lerila and Lucian made you change their destiny."

Viscount Randal said in a relaxed tone: "I am trying to make up for Victor Baron Wimbledon's regret! I can say goodbye to the past now!"