Chapter 170 - Chapter 170: Chapter 163 Marriage Alliance (1/2)
Chapter 170: Chapter 163 Marriage Alliance
The member of the Romann family who arrived was a mid-level Transmutation prowess of the family, an uncle of Amos Romann but not a very significant figure within the Romann family itself.
The focus was not on the man himself but on the precious gift he brought from Duke Black Iron, the head of the Romann family.
“Black Blade.”
It was an incredibly valuable enchanted dagger, crafted through top-tier alchemy, covered with complex and intricate spell inscriptions, possessing destructive power beyond the norm.
Such top-tier alchemical weapons were very rare on the East Coast, highly valuable, and while not as precious as Forbidden rare artifacts, they were nearly at the level of top-tier treasures.
The value of the gift spoke volumes about the Romann family’s stance, and everyone at the banquet understood this.
Byrne’s expression was filled with gratitude and surprise, and then he said,
“The Fischer family is very thankful for Duke Romann’s gift, and when Duke Romann’s birthday arrives later this year, the Fischer family will certainly pay a visit to celebrate!”
The visitor from the Romann family found Byrne and started a conversation with a smile, reminiscing about the time Byrne Fischer met with the Romann family and pledged loyalty to them.
“In fact, Duke Black Iron, he hasn’t forgotten about that either and would often praise the bravery of His Excellency Lucius!”
Did they really remember the Fischer family from back then?
Byrne knew very well that it was merely a polite gesture—if the Fischer family had not risen in status, Duke Black Iron would undoubtedly have forgotten such an insignificant matter.
He could understand, for those in high positions face so many daily affairs that they are simply too busy to keep up.
Byrne took a deep breath, aware that this was the moment to choose sides, for which he had been mentally prepared.
“I will always remember that day, the day that changed the Fischer family’s destiny. The kindness of Duke Black Iron is something the Fischer family can never forget.”
While the Romann family wielded immense power, that didn’t mean they lacked opponents and enemies; taking sides also meant sharing risks.
In fact, the situation amongst the Eight Great Families within Cyart Kingdom was tending toward a delicate tripartite equilibrium.
The first major force was the Royal Family, the Adley family, a powerful “Divine Blood clan” unquestionably the unparalleled force in Cyart, with the Cyart King himself being the most likely to achieve high-level Monarch status.
The second major force was the “Dark Night” Romann family and the power represented by Duke Black Iron; their relations with the “Wasteland Beast” Frosac family and the “Wrathful Angel” Jones family were incredibly amicable.
The third major force was the alliance between the “Fog” Abernathy family and the “Flaming Blood” Castleton family, both top-tier families among the Eight Great Families of Cyart, each possessing mid-level Monarch top-tier powerhouses.
The Lion clan had amiable relations with the Romann family, and coupled with the favor Byrne had once received from them, it wouldn’t be problematic for the Fischer family to formally join under the Romann family’s banner.
It was crystal clear to everyone that the Romann family was looking to invest in the Fischer family, not just because they were a newly ennobled viscount family, but more so because Chris Fischer’s magical talents were simply too astonishing!
It was extraordinary!
A mid-twenty-year-old high-level Transmutation Extraordinary Exponent, such level of genius had only occurred about thirty-some times in Cyart over the last hundred years!
And nearly all of them were members of the Ten Great Pillars, with those truly possessing better talents than Chris Fischer numbered less than the fingers on one hand.
He stood a great chance of reaching Monarch level!
Even if there was a slight possibility, it was well worth the investment from top-tier families. If Chris weren’t already married, the Romann family would likely have pushed for a forced marriage.
In fact, in recent years, the number of girls who’ve thrown themselves at Chris, hoping to be his lover, was not small at all; the temptations he faced were tenfold that of Darren’s, yet Chris ignored all of them.
People could only marvel at Vanessa’s good fortune. She was just an orphaned Spellcaster with a disability, but her husband held an esteemed position, possessed an Angel-like appearance with immense strength, and was incredibly loyal to love.
Many young girls couldn’t help but fantasize in their dreams that they might be the next Vanessa.
Viscount Oder found himself lost in thought in a corner, muttering, “It seems the Fischer family truly is a descendant of the Romann family! In that case, the marriage alliance between our two families must happen!”
Then, he saw Baron Adrian approach Byrne Fischer with his daughter Evangeline, taking the initiative to come forward.
With a smile plastered across his face, Baron Adrian said ingratiatingly, “Your Excellency Bain, I remember that you once mentioned a desire for our families to enter into marriage; I have always kept that in mind.”
“Hmm?”