Chapter 169 - Chapter 169: Chapter 162 Viscount Family! (1/2)
Chapter 169: Chapter 162 Viscount Family!
The Fischer family of the East Coast has officially become a viscount family.
After a maritime war, the Spirit Deer clan became extinct and was henceforth removed from the Cyart Kingdom, leaving only six viscount families on the East Coast in recent years until now when the seventh viscount family emerged once again.
The Fischer family!
People were utterly shocked and incredulous at the birth of a new viscount family!
Their influence in the field of medicine was immense; the highest quality and best-selling medicines on the entire East Coast all originated from the Fischer family’s factories, and additives for stimulant foods developed by Fischer also secured extremely high profits.
In the area of shipping, numerous maritime merchants led by the John family all served the Fischer family.
Thanks to the channels provided by the Lion clan, part of the military logistics for the Royal Army was also the responsibility of the Fischer family.
The various small clans affiliated with the Fischer family increased every year; now they have seven knight clans, and many merchants and influential figures from all walks of life depended on them.
In the dark shadows unknown to the people of the East Coast, the Fischer family also possessed a force that called itself “Daybreakers,” as well as the Dagger Brotherhood, both of which quietly exerted a profound influence over the entire East Coast.
The rise of the Fischer family was astonishing; in just over twenty years, they had become a force on the East Coast not to be taken lightly!
The original territory of the Spirit Deer clan was Black Mountain Town, which was later claimed by the Garcia family, who then handed over their interests in Black Mountain Town to the Eagle clan in exchange for future protection.
But then came the Royal decree—the “Divine Blood clan” from the Adley Royal Family had decided to bestow Black Mountain Town and the adjacent eleven villages to the Fischer family!
The Fischer family showed no cowardice and settled into Black Mountain Town without hesitation, appointing officials and working with the Lion clan to drive out the people of the Eagle clan!
The territory of the Eagle clan was simply too far from the four towns; disadvantaged geographically, they quickly abandoned their claim to Black Mountain Town due to the enormous difficulty, especially since the Garcia family, under Young Garcia’s leadership, was secretly aiding the Fischer family.
As for the disappearance and murder of Viscount Garcia, Zavier maintained silence throughout, as if the matter had never existed, and nobody truly knew what he was thinking.
Nor did anyone know if he really cared about his friendship with Viscount Garcia.
The port town Nasir, the horse racing hub Black Mountain Town, the Garcia family’s territory Fiera Town, and the gold mining town Chevron Town.
The whole region of the four towns gradually fell under the shadow of the Fischer family.
Their formal elevation to a viscount family was an event that shook the entire East Coast, leading the Fischer family to host a grand banquet of significant scale.
The most powerful Extraordinary Exponent would become the head of the family; this system established by the Extraordinary nobility avoided many family disputes, where a family member with strong abilities yet a low position would end up harboring resentment, effectively reducing such incidents.
According to the rules of the Extraordinary nobility, Chris had already become the official head of the Fischer family in name.
He had to attend the banquet, although for Chris himself, socializing with a bunch of disorderly people was quite a horrifying prospect.
Chris would rather have a few more bouts with Viscount Garcia than be the center of attention at the banquet.
“…”
Chris couldn’t be bothered to talk to people; in most social situations, the eloquent Byrne would handle it on his behalf.
Viscount Bast from the “Lion clan,” Viscount Oder from the “Iron Blood clan,” and twelve barons who sided with the Lion clan also arrived, as well as nearly a hundred members from various knight clans who flocked to the banquet.
As for the Tempest Church, Acting Bishop Zayne from the Tempest Church himself came in person, accompanied by a dozen or so Priests.
“Tsk, it’s actually true,” Viscount Oder, holding a glass of red wine, couldn’t hide his surprise at the banquet.
“If that’s the case, this arranged marriage is indeed entirely feasible.”
Bast had ordered an arranged marriage between two families; initially, he was averse to an alliance with the Fischer family, but now he felt it was a good thing again, a chance to form a good relationship with the newly ascended viscount family, the Fischers.
The white-haired Viscount Bast wanted to embrace Chris but was dodged, then without taking offense, he turned to embrace Byrne, saying with a smile:
“Hahaha! Very good! The Fischer family is progressing smoothly, eh? Byrne Fischer, your relatives are all very promising! Perhaps in the future, they could become people who change the dynamics of the East Coast!”
Byrne took a deep breath and replied with a smile:
“Without the support of the Lion clan, the Fischer family would not be where it is today, and I truly think so.”
He said it sincerely, not solely to flatter the other party, and upon hearing it Viscount Bast laughed again, nodding lightly and whispering into Byrne’s ear:
“Don’t forget our agreement.”
There were many attendants at this banquet, far more than at the initial celebration of Byrne’s barony, and merchants, barons, and knights from the East Coast Province who didn’t deal with the Eagle clan almost all wanted to attend this event.
Darren spied a somewhat familiar merchant happily chatting with knights; it was his ex-girlfriend’s father, who wouldn’t have obtained an invitation at all if the girl hadn’t pleaded with him a few days earlier.
The banquet invitations were said to fetch a high price in the market, with some merchants even willing to take out loans just to secure an invite.