Chapter 294： Sebastian

Colin restrained his breath, and when he turned his head, he saw a tall and thin old man standing behind him.

He wore a simple black casual clothes with white hair, but he was very energetic, his body was strong and straight, and he looked like a soldier at first glance. He should have been on the battlefield when he was young.

"Grandpa!" Webber struggling hastily got up and greeted.

Only then did Colin know that this old man was the target person of their visit-the Archon of Sebastian.

"Humph! Is that how you greet the distinguished guests?" Sebastian stared at Weber and reprimanded.

The violent momentum made the temperature of the scene drop several degrees.

"Grandpa, I was wrong." Weber, who was still arrogant and domineering, became a quail at the moment in front of Sebastian.

Upon seeing this, Vera smiled and relieved: "Uncle, you don't have to blame your cousin too much, he is just playing with Colin."

Sebastian looked at Vera with a smile on his face and nodded: "Vera, I haven't seen you for many years. You've grown up so much. I heard that you are already married?"

"Yes, uncle." Vera came to Colin, took his arm, smiled sweetly, "This Viscount Colin Angele is my husband."

"Your Excellency, hello!" Colin hurriedly bowed and saluted.

"I've heard something about you. Very good, indeed a young hero!" Saibas nodded to Colin and praised him.

Colin humbled a few words.

However, the other party's gentle and friendly attitude did not relieve Colin. This kind of superficial skill will not be lacking in every political veteran, but only when the other party's vital interests and political positions are involved will they reveal their true side.

After the greeting, the atmosphere suddenly eased a lot, and Sebas also enthusiastically led Vera and Colin into the main fort's living room.

The decoration style of this living room is a good interpretation of what is extremely luxurious.

The curved dome made of century-old paulownia from the dark forest is covered with gold leaf and inlaid with gems of various colors. The hanging crystal candlestick chandeliers emit soft light, reflecting on the exquisite and unique murals and sculptures, which are magnificent and full of elegance. Noble artistic atmosphere.

Sebastian sat down on the main seat, and then several young and beautiful maids took small steps and presented various fruits, desserts and purple-gold jugs. They filled each guest's wine glass with transparent wine. , A refreshing, elegant and mellow and sweet singular aroma spread in the living room.

Even Colin, who doesn't know much about wine, can tell that this is definitely a high-value wine, even better than the one at the palace banquet last night.

Sebas raised his glass to salute, and said with a hearty smile: "This is the gin that I have collected for 80 years. Come and try it, two of you!"

Colin and Vera quickly raised their glasses in return.

While tasting the wine, Colin looked around.

I have to admit that the richness of the Sebastian Archon was beyond his imagination.

You must know that although Sebas has a distinguished status, he does not have a title or a fief, and there is no fixed tax income. If only relying on the salary of the consul of the Senate, Colin could not imagine how he could afford to build such a building. It's a luxurious manor.

I have always heard that the elders of the Senate have "great appetites", but now it seems that Colin feels that he still underestimates the gray income of these senators.

He was suddenly glad that when he wanted to modify the family crest, he was dissuaded by Butler Yimon. Otherwise, if it really disturbed the Senate, the Angley family might be bleeding heavily.

Sebastian put down his glass and asked, "Vera, I heard that your father left a will?"

"Yes, uncle." Vera immediately took out her will and sent it to Sebastian.

Sebastian opened it and looked at it, no happiness or anger was visible on his face, and then he returned the will to Vera, and said in a deep voice: "Since your father made you a Marquis of the North, you will inherit the Duke of the North. , I have no opinion.

However, at this time, if you want to accept your majesty's canonization smoothly, there is one more thing you need to do. "

"What's up?"

"Be baptized!"

Colin moved in his heart and quickly asked: "Your Excellency, the rule of the lord does not stipulate that you must be a knight to accept the title of the empire, right?"

"Really not." Saibas nodded, but then frowned, "But now the situation in the imperial capital is quite special, Vera's mage status will make her suffer a lot of criticism, and even prevent her from successfully inheriting the Duke of the North. The place."

Vera asked with a solemn tone, "Is it because Prince Leahy is preparing to start a war against Yeville?"

Sebastian nodded: "That's right."

Colin considered his tone and tentatively said: "This matter is still at the proposal stage, and it may not be implemented."

Sebastian smiled indifferently, believing himself: "Believe me, the Empire will soon declare war on Yeville."

Colin's heart sank.

The consul of the Senate has said so, it shows that Prince Leahy has successfully won the support of the majority of the elders, and is very sure that this proposal can skip the Reinhardt the Great and pass the Senate directly.

The situation is very bad.

"Uncle, do you also support the declaration of war on Yeville?" Vera couldn't help asking.

Sebastian looked into Vera's eyes and sighed: "Vera, I know you have feelings for Yevel, but I still advise you to change your position as soon as possible, convert to the Lord of Radiance, and don't let yourself go to the opposite of the imperial nobles. ."

Vera shook her head and said: "Uncle, in fact, I have already converted to the Lord of Radiance, but I have always believed that wizards and knights are not naturally opposed to each other. I can also feel the guidance of the Lord of Radiance on the path of pursuing arcane truth! "

Sebastian looked straight, and said in a condensed voice: "Vera, if you are willing to serve the Lord of Radiance with all your heart, you must abandon the path of arcane magic, otherwise, it would be a blasphemy against the Lord of Radiance!"

Seeing that Vera wanted to argue again, Colin quickly took her hand and shook his head slightly.

Vera understood, suppressed the dissatisfaction and grievances in her heart, and said no more.

Colin smiled, eased the slightly solemn atmosphere in the hall, and said:

"Your Excellency, Vera is unfamiliar with how to serve the Lord of Glory, but please believe that her conversion to the Lord of Glory is sincere, and we will contact the church as soon as possible to arrange the baptism ceremony."

"Well, that's naturally the best." Sebas's expression was a little slow, "After Vera is baptized, I can also put the matter of the Duke of the North on the agenda of the Senate meeting. However, I want this matter to pass smoothly. You have to prepare some lobbying funds."

Lobbying funds?

Isn't it just a bribe...

When Colin saw that the other party was accepting bribes in such a fair manner, and the subject was still asking his grand niece, he was a little speechless.

At the same time, I have a deeper understanding of the Senate.

"Your Excellency, I don't know how much lobbying funding is needed?" Colin asked carefully.

Sebas raised his glass, took a sip, and said lightly: "Five million gold coins."

Seeing Colin and Vera's eyes widened, he immediately added: "Don't make a fuss, this is the cost of my personal lobbying for you. If you change someone, you will only need more!"

Colin sighed and looked embarrassed: "Your Excellency, it's not that we don't believe you, but that the Northern Territory has just gone through a great upheaval. The St. Hild family is really unable to make such a sum in a short time. huge sum of money."

Sebas took a look at Colin and said faintly: "Viscount Anglia, didn't you defeat the troll empire and forced them to sign a peace agreement, and also received a large amount of war reparations and slaves?"

Colin's anger rose in his heart, and this old guy actually figured it out!

"This is true, but you probably don't know. The finances of the Troll Empire are also quite difficult. War reparations are paid in installments. As for the slaves, I am afraid that they have not been able to collect it for a while."

Sebastian put the wine glass on the table again, and said coldly, "Viscount Anglia, if you are not willing to pay the sincerity you deserve, you will probably be unable to make any progress in the Royal Dragon City!"

Colin pretended to be sincere and replied with fear: "Your Excellency Archon, you have misunderstood. I just want to confirm with Ice Rock City about the status of the Troll Empire's compensation, and I will get back to you when I have the exact information."

Sebastian’s face returned to smile, and he nodded, “That’s right. You two are still too young to understand the political rules of the imperial capital. You will inevitably make some mistakes and offend people who shouldn’t be offended.

So, from now on, if you have anything, please consult me ​​first. As an elder, of course I will give you the help you deserve. "

Colin and Vera quickly got up and thanked them.

After a little chat, the two people left.

After exiting the gate of the manor and boarding the carriage, Vera's face turned from sunny to dark, and she asked, "Colin, do we really want to trust Sebastian?"

When Colin heard Vera's change of Sebastian's name, he secretly smiled and said, "You should already have the answer yourself."

Vera nodded, frowned, and said, "I don't like this person."

"Then leave him alone." Colin said lightly.

Vera hesitated: "Then...Will this anger the Senate?"

"He is not even a Sebastian for the Senate!" Colin said coldly, "What's more, he may have forgotten that it was the St. Hild family that pushed him to the position of consul.

He needs the Saint Hild family!

Not that the St. Hild family needs him! "

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