Chapter 81 (2/2)

‘The young Lord would probably do something very unexpected.’

It wasn’t necessary to sell the territory belonging to the Count if people only cooperated with the young Lord.

The reason he wanted to sell the territory came from the thought that they wouldn’t be able to manage if a rebellion broke out.

‘But there won’t be a situation where we won’t sell one land either.’

The places of Baron Goth, including those others who had been imprisoned, or those who fled away like Cain, would be disposed of.

Rakan’s own forces weren’t enough to dispatch new officials over to the new land.

“Luke de Rakan, the owner of Rakan Viscount, and Princess Reina Petrovna Kirillov of Volga!”

When the atmosphere went bright, the bell rang and the announcement had come.

All the nobles who had been talking with the others turned over to the door.

The door of the huge banquet hall opened, and Luke walked along with Reina with their arms wrapped in each other.

Luke, who wore a strict banquet dress, while Reina, dressed in an antique and elegant dress, looked very natural.

‘This young man is the descendant of warrior Rakan!’

‘Unlike the rumors, he is very dignified.’

‘Who is that? It was stated that he was weak like a girl!’

Those who saw Luke for the first time were flustered to see something different from what information they had.

In the battle that he had won, it was taken as Cain’s incompetence to be prepared beforehand and the neglect of Monarch.

But the story of the young Lord defeating three Gigants and chasing one out was considered to be an exaggeration of Luke’s efforts.

However, the boy, or rather, the young man, who appeared in front of them was high and proud to be called a loser.

In addition, the speculations they had flew out of the window, and the presence felt stronger.

Most of the people were very overwhelmed by the man, and unknowingly bowed to him the moment they had entered.

The retainers of Rakan who had witnessed it couldn’t help but look very happy.

As Luke saw everyone’s attention on him, he opened his mouth.

“Thank you for responding to my invitation. And also to those who had come here with a purpose.”

Luke gazed around the room once again and then continued to talk,

“Today, this place will celebrate the victory of the warrior and to commemorate the defeat of the foolish. Let’s lift up the glass and share the joy together.”

Hans who was waiting behind with glass of wine handed it over to Luke and Reina.

Luke lifted his glass and spoke with a very firm and strong voice,

“For the glory of the brave warriors and the future of Rakan territory!”

“Wahhh!”

Everybody lifted their glasses.

Luke’s smile was filled with contentment.

The scene he witnessed that day seemed to have washed away the hard work that had been spent into stabilizing the Count’s territory over the past month.