Chapter 239 The arrival of the Black Jade Baron
Bernoulli Delelli Armored Rat ruined Duke’s interest in building the Mage Tower, so after throwing the problem to Kirsten Fury, he returned to the Suktala Mage Tower. Continued his own research.
The study of slide cards and fantasy cards has reached a critical moment.
Xiaoyi's computing power is often deployed to help him with fusion calculations, which greatly speeds up research.
It's a pity that Xiaoyi has too many things to do, and most of the computing power is allocated to the construction of the elemental shield-arcane shield wonder linkage. And this is precisely a life-saving skill, so there is no delay at all, and we can only sacrifice the development speed of Sand Eagle 2.0 and Austrian Shou 2.0.
"Duke, what do you think?" Suktara came over after Duke finished an experiment.
"Teacher, what did you say?"
"Duke Sage Mage Tower." Suktala said straight to the point, "At the internal meeting of the Union Tower, Sir Christian criticized Lord Bernoulli by name, and determined that Lord Bernoulli had colluded with the arcane mages from outside. , sacrificing the interests of the Black Flood River... I also know about the arrival of the Armored Rat family." "
So that's what you're talking about." Duke smiled, "In fact, I have no urgency to build the Mage Tower. Demand."
If Christian hadn't reminded him, he would never have thought of robbing the Twin Springs.
After pondering for a moment, Duke continued: "But things have come to this point, and I can never retreat. This is not only a dispute between me and the Armored Rat family, but also a game between Black Dragon River Land and other cities. If I withdraw, more Armored Rat families may want to come over and take a share of the pie." "
Then you have to confront the Armored Rat family head-on. Will this be too much pressure?" Suktala asked with some worry. road.
"It doesn't matter."
Duke was confident: "I am a learned sage. The Armored Rat family will never dare to force me, and Kirsten will not let me suffer. The key point now is how to deal with Bernoulli... After this dispute, Bernoulli has obviously become disloyal and is determined to collude with forces from other places."
Suktala nodded and said: "That's true. Alas, who can blame us? Bernoulli is wary of us again. It is another use, and we have repeatedly rejected Bernoulli, and the two sides have formed a knot that is difficult to untie."
From the Cuihai Valley development war to the current urban construction plan of Cuihai City, it is difficult to say clearly what is right or wrong.
At first, the arcane mages in Shenjiao City were very resistant to Bernoulli's entry. At the same time, Bernoulli also refused to show up and wanted to use the arcane mages in Shenjiao City to work for him.
This is understandable.
After all, arcane mages are also human beings, and they also need to get along with each other, so they are careful to test.
But when the Black Jade Horseshoe Dragon joined the battlefield and launched an insect wave invasion, killing three arcane mages in Shenjiao City, the real turning point came.
One party wants to hunt down the Black Jade Horseshoe Crab Dragon and take revenge.
One party wants to cooperate with the Black Jade Horseshoe Dragon to consolidate its own power.
There was an irreconcilable conflict of interest. Then Duke bumped into the Ocean of Insects and exposed the fact that the spiritual spring of Cuihai Valley was a large spring. It also pushed Bernoulli to a point of no return. If he didn't cooperate with Black If the Jade Horseshoe Dragon cooperates, it may be difficult for the family to develop.
By the time the Black Jade Horseshoe Crab Dragon was killed, Bernoulli was probably completely alienated.
The twin springs are just an opportunity to cause conflict.
"Teacher, you don't need to worry. This situation is not caused by spiritual guidance. Heijiaohe is a huge blessing to be able to have two cities in one place. It cannot be perfect in all aspects." Duke comforted, " Let everything take its course."
In fact, he didn't think so.
Cuihai City is a plate of tempting delicacies that will be indispensable for competition in the future. Even without Bernoulli, the Armored Rat family will still look for opportunities to enter.
Of course, this is the battlefield for Christiansen and others.
There is no need to fight desperately. Even if the twin springs are taken away this time, he will not be angry, let alone go up and fight hard.
"Time belongs to me." Duke knew clearly in his mind, "Compared to a mage tower or a battleship, what I need is time to practice and develop."
When he succeeds in cultivation, he doesn't need to do anything. The benefits that have been robbed will be taken care of by others. Will spit it out.
Only arcane mages who cannot see the future will be attracted by the small profits in front of them and snatch food like hyenas.
"That's what the Armored Rat family is like. Decter Armored Rat is already old and has no hope of being promoted to Arcane Master, so he began to compete for interests and pave the way for the family." After Duke sent his teacher away, he continued the next round of experiments, focusing on Secondary preparation equipment.
He was still thinking about the situation in Cuihai City: "Drely Armored Rat is just the first wave of hyenas competing for food. Whether they can hold on to the food depends on the methods and courage of Keyston Fury and others."
" However."
"The boss has been in charge of the Black Dragon River for nearly a hundred years. He is by no means an easy person. If the hyenas are patient, they may still have a chance. A reckless person like Drellie Armored Rat will probably be shot in the head. Bird, kill the chicken to scare others!"
Of course, this has nothing to do with Duke.
He just needs to watch the show with peace of mind and wait patiently for the results.
However, after only three or five days of studying the experiment at home, Duke was invited to the Union Tower. As soon as he entered the conference room, Erwin, who was squinting his eyes, invited him to the lounge on the other side.
"There will be an expanded meeting of the United Supreme Tower and a special meeting on the title conferment of Cuihai City Urban Construction Plan later. Your first vote is about to begin." Erwin said cheerfully.
"Expanded meeting?" Duke raised his brows, "The title canonization, is it about the title canonization of Lord Bernoulli?" "
Yes, Sir Keithon has announced the end of the Cuihai City urban construction plan and the first phase of the development war. , and drafted the terms of rewards based on merit, and sent them to the United Supreme Tower." Erwin said, and smiled again, "Guess what title Bernoulli applied for?"
Duke understood: "Baron ?"
"Correct!" Erwin became more and more happy as he spoke, "Bernoulli wanted to confer the title of Viscount before, but Lord Christian cut the mess quickly and did not give him the slightest chance. He directly submitted the request to the United Supreme Tower for him. I'm going to be made a Baron. I've already prepared the title, Black Jade Baron."
Bernoulli's descendants are about to merge into the bloodline of the Black Jade Horseshoe Dragon and be granted the title of Black Jade Baron, which is worthy of the name.
"Baron Black Jade, I'm afraid Lord Bernoulli will not be satisfied."
"Only if he is dissatisfied can we be satisfied." Erwin shook his head, "I originally welcomed him to settle in the Black Dragon River, but after all his actions, I am disgusted with him and his family. It is very rare for arcane mages to be selfish to this extent."
After saying that, he added: "I think his brain has been assimilated by the bugs he controls. , his behavior is no different from that of an insect."
"Speaking of which, if you want to vote, what should you vote for?" Duke asked, "A vote to agree to Bernoulli's canonization as a Black Jade Baron, or not to agree?" Erwin replied
: "Of course we agree to ennoble Bernoulli as the Black Jade Baron... In this low-level enlarged meeting, we basically just cast a vote. The decision-making plan has been discussed by the Stars Meeting. We can only deny or support it." The Stars
Meeting , which is the standing meeting of the United Supreme Tower.
Because all members of the standing meeting are arcane teachers.
Whether it is the morning star, the shining moon, or even the sun that has not yet been born, they are all a type of stars, so this meeting is also called the meeting of stars.
The Arcane Masters discuss national affairs, and the Great Arcane Mages have the right to vote. As for the ordinary Arcane Mages, just watch the excitement.
Soon someone came over to inform Erwin and Duke to go to the conference room.
In the conference room, Christian Fury, Williams, and Stephen Wing Tiger were already in place, plus Duke and Irvine, a total of five people.
As for Bernoulli, because it concerned himself, he did not get the right to vote in order to avoid suspicion.
Without waiting long, a great arcane mage walked out of the arcane projection room of the Union Tower and entered the conference room directly.
He held several special contract papers in his hands.
"I am the envoy Ravens of the United Supreme Tower Expanded Meeting Executive Office." Master Da'ao looked around at the crowd and said calmly, "This special meeting on the title conferment of Cuihai City's urban construction plan, there are a total of forty-eight members present, including black There are five councilors in the Jiaohe area. Let's count the names now."
"Chief Governor of the Union Tower, Christian Fury." "
I'm here."
"This is your vote." Ravens handed over a piece of contract paper. Then read the name of the next person, "Chief Director of the Observation Tower, Williams." "
Here it is."
"This is your vote... Chief Director of the Erudite Tower, Erwin... Chief Director of the Elemental Tower, Stephen Wing Tiger..."
Ravens continued to read the name: "Learned Sage, Duke."
"I am here." Duke raised his hand.
Ravens looked at Duke for a while, and then handed over the ballot: "I have heard about Duke as a sage for a long time, and finally met you in person." "
Spiritual love is just a name." Duke said modestly.
Ravens retracted his chatter and said seriously: "The votes are specially made by the contract sage based on the magic spirit card information of each member of the council. Once someone pretends to be someone else or alters or cheats, the power of the contract will be locked, and the arcane master will personally pursue it." Ask for it."
This is the warning process that must be followed every time the meeting is enlarged.
After the warning ended, Ravens took out another document and read it carefully: "The voting content of this enlarged meeting is "In the Cuihai Valley City Construction Plan discussed at the executive meeting, Bernoulli was canonized as a Black Jade Baron for his military exploits." , Members can choose to support, oppose or abstain."
After a pause.
Ravens continued: "A total of forty-eight congressmen related to this meeting were present, namely... In this vote, more than two-thirds of the votes were cast, that is, there were thirty-two votes in support. It can be passed."
The announcement ended and voting began.
Duke had already studied the ballot in his hand, then decisively chose to support it and signed his name.
The next moment, a mysterious power rose, and it seemed that there was a trace of restraint in the spiritual sea. This was the power of the contract.
The power of contract is a special use of spirituality.
At present, Duke has not conducted relevant research, so he does not yet fully understand the form of the power of contract.
When all five ballots were cast, Ravens took them back one by one and said: "The results of the voting will be announced tomorrow, so please be ready." Then they turned into little stars and disappeared
.
"How do you feel?" Williams quietly came to Duke's side. "It's your first time to participate in an enlarged meeting and cast a vote to decide federal affairs. Do you feel a sense of sacred mission?" "Not really."
Duke be honest.
This form of voting has been ruined all over the world.
Williams was surprised and said: "You didn't feel anything. It's unreasonable. The vote to expand the meeting is a pioneering work of our Seven Towers Federation. It represents the progress of society and the sublimation of civilization. This is the guidance of the stars and spirituality!"
" I understand."
"Then why don't you feel anything?"
"Well, do you have to feel something? It's just an inconsequential vote on the canonization of baron. There seems to be no meaning in choosing whether to support or oppose it." Duke replied.
Stephen Yihu hadn't left yet. When he heard the conversation between Duke and Williams, he immediately laughed and said: "I think Duke said it right. It's just a vote. No matter how sacred it is, how can it be sacred? The competition for votes and What's the difference between fighting for power and gain?"
Williams glanced sideways at Stephen, too lazy to respond.
With his hands behind his back, he left quietly.
Duke smiled and left.
The next day, a staff member from the Union Tower came to the Suktala Master Tower and conveyed to him the voting results of this expanded meeting.
"Forty-eight votes, 42 in favor, five against, one abstention, more than two-thirds of the votes in favor, formally passed the resolution, canonizing Lord Bernoulli as Black Jade Baron." "Well, I understand."
Result
. There was no accident. Bernoulli received the title of nobility and founded the Black Jade Family. But it was not the viscount that Bernoulli expected, just a baron - in terms of fiefdom standards and welfare benefits, the baron was much worse than the viscount.
"In addition, Mr. Christian said that the Holy City will hold a canonization ceremony for Lord Bernoulli in two days, and I will inform you to participate." "
Really, I will participate."
Bernoulli's baron canonization ceremony will be on time two days later. Held in the Lord's Hall of the Union Tower.
An arcane mentor was sent from the United Tower to serve as the host of the canonization ceremony and personally awarded Bernoulli the baron honor guard, including baron ribbons, medals, swords and other ceremonial items, as well as crowning Bernoulli with his surname.
Nobles must have a surname.
Bernoulli didn't smile at all during the canonization ceremony. Even when facing the Arcane Master, he could only force out a stiff smile.
"I chose 'Black Jade' as my family's surname."
"Okay, Bernoulli Black Jade, I hope you and your family will abide by aristocratic morals and etiquette, continue to work hard for the future of the Federation, and expand territory in the future. I will continue to struggle in my career." The Austrian Master said a few polite words before disappearing into light.
Christian Rage immediately took the lead in applauding: "Baron Black Jade, congratulations."
The applause rang out.
Bernoulli Black Jade took a deep breath, nodded seriously and responded: "Thank you for your love from all my colleagues. The Black Jade family has been founded in a primitive way and is waiting to be revitalized. I will not entertain you. When Cuihai City is completed, I will continue to work in Cuihai City." The best hotel in Hai City will organize a make-up banquet."
After saying that, he ordered his entourage to take the ceremonial items belonging to the baron and left the noble hall of the Union Tower directly.
The rightful owner left early, and everyone naturally left unhappy.
Christian waved to Duke, called Duke into his office, and said: "Using the Black Jade Baron to cut off Bernoulli's thoughts about the Viscount is a small punishment and a big warning for him, let him know , Cuihai City belongs to the Black Dragon River."
"In this case, Bernoulli is afraid that he will really go to the dark side with outsiders." Duke said.
"It doesn't matter, can he still turn the world upside down? If the Black Jade Family wants to gain a foothold in Cuihai City, even if he has the blood of Yalong, he has to stay humble." Keystone waved his hand indifferently, "It's the Twin Springs. The matter is a bit tricky."
"Sir, what should I say?"
"The Armored Rat family is just the vanguard. Not only the nobles of Runwu City have targeted Cuihai City, but also the large and small families in several other cities. Everyone wants to get a piece of the pie. This is also the reason why Bernoulli dared to sell out the interests of the Black Jiao River. He may have contacted many outsiders during this period." Duke nodded and said: "Indeed,
the road to integrate into the local area has been cut off. In order to compete for the interests of Cuihai City, he has no choice but to introduce outsiders." "
This increases the variables of the Twin Springs, and the Armored Rat family is bound to win." Keystone sighed.
Duke smiled slightly: "Then give it to them. I can build a mage tower anywhere, and there is no shortage of these twin springs."
Hearing this, Keithon suddenly stared: "You kid, you really know how to kick a ball!"
" Hehe, since you are in charge of the overall situation, I will be lazy." Duke naturally didn't really want to give up the twin springs.
Just kicking the ball back to Christian.
"You're a very naughty kid, but that's a good thing. If you have a lot of savvy, you won't have people worry about you not being able to get away with it when you go to the Holy City of Offa in the future." Christian laughed, "Waiting to get the approval document. Well, I have already communicated with the Sankagome family."
"Sankagome family?"
"Yes, our Furious Wave family and Lord Loren Sankagome had some interactions and friendships in the past, so this time I will request The Sankagome family came forward to fight for the twin springs. Wait until the Sankagome family seizes the twin springs, and then transfer them to you." "
You seem to have spent a lot of favors just to scare the monkeys." Duke sighed.
"Favors are meant to be used. How can you earn interest if you leave them there?" Kisson said with a smile, "Besides, when you grow up, you may not be the next Loren Sankagome. Isn't the human favor in the world more valuable?"
Duke immediately gave a thumbs up: "My lord, you are really far-sighted!"
"In order to prevent me from having the reputation of being dim-sighted, you kid should work hard and strive to climb to the spiritual arcana as soon as possible. The top."
After a pause, Christian said loudly: "You are a junior from the Black Dragon River, and you are also a rare junior with good weather. We old guys, no matter what, we have to protect you from the wind and rain for a while, but we can't Let the chicks learn to fly when they are hungry."
Duke was very moved.
That night, he invited Kilia to go out, and in front of the flowers and under the moonlight, he said some sweet words: "From now on, the affairs of the Nutao family are my Duke's business." "
Duke, you are so kind!"
...
Yes Loren Sankagome, the only 7-ring Morning Star arcane instructor in the Wind Breath Realm, came forward, and the battle for the Twin Springs was no surprise.
Drelli Armored Rat was very aware of current affairs and withdrew from the competition, and the Sankagome family finally got the approval.
A change of hands.
The approval document was in Duke's hands.
After Suktara found out, he directly assigned his financial director to Duke: "Son, it takes a lot of money to build a mage tower, especially a high-standard sage mage tower. Don't be stingy. What's the teacher's is yours." ."
"This...Teacher, you have given me too much support. I still owe you hundreds of thousands of gold dragons." "No matter how many gold dragons you have, it
means nothing to me. It's just a bunch of numbers. You You know what the teacher expects, so go ahead and do it, good boy." Suktara had already transferred the mage tower to Duke's name.
Even the final deposit was simply given to Duke.
Duke did not refuse anymore and nodded solemnly: "Teacher, you will definitely be able to see the success of the ring's replication material, and you can even try the projection ring yourself!" "If that is the case, that would be great, but the teacher has to advise you
. , there is no need to put so much pressure on yourself. You have done a great job now, and the teacher is very satisfied."
"I understand."
No need to say more.
Duke doesn't like to talk too much and only expresses his feelings through actions. Once the ring replication material is broken through, the teacher's kindness will naturally be repaid.
It was already May. After receiving the approval, Duke quickly contacted a large local construction company, Flamingo Construction Group.
"Your Excellency Karius, the construction of Duke Sage's Mage Tower will be left to you." "
Duke Sage, you can rest assured. It is our Flamingo Construction Group's honor to build the Mage Tower for you." Karius Flamingo said enthusiastically, "This is our first time to build a Sage Mage Tower. We will do our best and strive for perfection."
Karius is a 3rd level arcane mage, puppet scholar, and also a Flamingo. baron.
The fiefdom is located in Liehuo Town, next to Snakehead Town.
Flamingo Construction Group is an industry owned by the Flamingo family. The family has inherited it for more than 300 years. Many large buildings in Heijiao River were built by Flamingo Construction Group.
"That puts me at ease."
"The group will carefully examine the geographical conditions of Lingya Mountain and the distribution of spiritual channels of the springs in the early stage, and then come up with the drawings as soon as possible. If you have any needs for the Duke Sage Mage Tower, you can always ask us. I'll help you revise it here."
"Okay."
Then Karius enthusiastically persuaded Duke to stay, but Duke couldn't refuse, so he could only stay at the Flamingo Manor in Fire Town and have a meal.
The arcane mages of the Flamingo family took turns to come to the battle and toast to him.
There were even several teenage girls aged 17 or 18 who were in their prime to serve Duke personally, allowing Duke to fully feel the enthusiasm of the Flamingo family.
certainly.
He is very clear. The person served by the Flamingo Family is not himself, but the golden dragon in his pocket.
The construction cost involved in a sage-mage tower is that the materials alone must be worth at least one million gold dragons.
There are also labor costs and arcane construction costs...
Flamingo Construction Group may not be able to undertake a mage tower for decades, let alone a sage mage tower.
For the entire Flamingo family, Duke is the biggest customer of this century.
"No, no, I can't stay here tonight. I have important experiments to prepare when I go back, so say goodbye!"
Even though the daughters of the Flamingo family tried to persuade him with their watery eyes, Duke still said goodbye resolutely. .
If I don't leave tonight, I'm afraid I will have to tangle with the Flamingo family for the rest of my life.
"I know how to be lustful and admire Shaoai. I didn't expect that even in a half-drunk state, Sage Duke could still calmly reject the beauty. He is indeed very human!" Karius watched Duke leave on the airship and sighed with regret from the bottom of his heart. .
A female arcane mage next to her sighed: "Snakehead Town and Liehuo Town are only about 20 kilometers away from each other. Such an outstanding young arcane mage was born, but he failed to be won over by the family. Instead, he was attracted by the inconspicuous Black Snake Family. Win over.”
"Mulander Black Snake is a conservative person. He is not as good as his father Mubia in spiritual arcana, but he still has a good eye for judging people." Karius shook his head, "I spent a lot of money in advance. Tsk tsk, a pair of sisters will be sent directly to Duke as assistants."
"Speaking of sisters, brother, our flamingo family is not lacking. Do you want to send a pair as well?" asked the female arcanist mage.
"Forget it, no matter how much you give, you will still be at a disadvantage."
"Uncle is right, I heard that Sage Duke and the beautiful girl from the Nutao family are very close, and I am afraid that the impact will be noticed in a short time." Another younger Arcane mage said, "Perhaps we can wait for two years before making any plans."
Karius clicked his tongue twice, and then said seriously: "Some side tricks can only be used as a stepping stone. This time Duke Sage will The tower is entrusted to the Flamingo Construction Group to be built. It must be completed to perfection. It is better to earn less than to win the satisfaction of Duke Sage." "
Yes, uncle."
"Tomorrow you will take people to Runwu City and visit a few buildings. Sage and Mage Tower, please familiarize yourself with the details again."
"Yes."
"Repeat again, Duke Sage and Mage Tower must be built as a model!" Karius felt that it was not practical enough, so he warned again, "Cuihai City It has been completed. The surrounding mage towers have not yet been determined, but as long as we build the Duke Sage Mage Tower, we can always win the project of several mage towers!" Please
vote~
(End of this chapter)