Chapter 273: Climbing up step by step (2/2)

Before he’d came here, Han Shuo knew Lawrence was acquainted with the highest commander of the city’s Northern Guard, Count Boris Carlin, so he hadn’t been worried at all.

In the Lancelot Empire, the majority of military power was in the hands of the nobility. Lawrence’s uncle, Boris Carlin, for example, was a count of the Empire. The Carlin family in the Empire was regarded as a grand family. Lawrence’s father in name and Boris’s older brother, Eevee Carlin, was one rank higher as a Marquis of the Empire.

Eevee Carlin had an intimate relationship with the King due to his connection with Lawrence. With Eevee’s support, plus his own extraordinary military talent, Boris Carlin was able to sit on the position of the Northern Guard’s highest commander.

Obviously Lawrence arranged for Han Shuo to be here because his uncle was in charge of this organization. The soldiers in the castle all knew of the relationship between Lawrence and Boris, that was why they treated the former so respectfully. Even Han Shuo, following Lawrence, also received the same treatment.

“Oh, my lovely Lawrence, you haven’t come to see me in such a long time!” The group was heading to the third floor of the castle, when an army man of one meter eighty centimeters in height with a rough, beardy face, called out loudly from a distant staircase.

“Hi dear uncle, aren’t I visiting you right now? Hehe, I’ve brought an outstanding person here. Isn’t your nephew good to you?” Lawrence laughed all the way as he pulled Han Shuo to Boris.

Boris laughed heartily with a resounding voice. He swept a glance over Han Shuo and said, “Is this the Bryan that you’ve mentioned to me many times? Haha, his body is unexpectedly strong, and he’s an incredible mage to boot. Truly unimaginable!”

Due to his practice of magical cultivation, Han Shuo was now one meter ninety centimeters tall. His back was as straight as a javelin, naturally emitting an extraordinary presence. Although he was wearing an ordinary magic robe, this presence emitting from his body simply couldn’t be concealed.

“Greetings honored Count Boris. Please take care of me from now on!” Han Shuo had a firm grasp on the situation. He smiled and bowed respectfully.

“Well said, well said!” Boris laughed loudly again and spoke to the guiding officer, “Gilok, you help Bryan complete the procedures.”

“Lawrence, Bryan, come come, come to my room for a bit!” Boris waited for the two to step up the stairs before enthusiastically grabbing onto them, leading them straight to the biggest room on the third floor. All the guards respectfully saluted Boris along the way.

Boris’ hand was rough like an old tree bark’s. Han Shuo immediately understood from the sensation that he used heavy weaponry. Han Shuo had heard Lawrence mention that Boris was an earth rider.

Boris’ room was built in with big boulders, bright and spacious. There wasn’t any luxurious items, only some simple furniture. It seemed Boris wasn’t an extravagant person.

“All of you are dismissed. Don’t let anyone in for now!” Boris ordered upon reaching the doorstep. The two senior swordsmen withdrew themselves without a word and stood guard at a distance from the door.

When the three had settled down in the room, Boris went straight to the point, “Bryan, I’ll be frank on account of your relationship with Lawrence. Since you’ve come here, I’ll help you obtain the title of duke in the fastest way possible. Lawrence told me that you have endless potential and will definitely become a great assistant of his. I believe in his vision.”

“Thank you, Sir Count!” Han Shuo nodded slightly and smiled with gratitude.

“No need to be polite. Hehe, helping you is helping Lawrence, which is also helping myself. We’ll have you stay in the magic corps for now with no particular status. However, when you make a military achievement to the Northern Guard, plus your identity as a mage, I can help you apply for a noble title. From then on, your rank will gradually increased based on your contributions.” Boris looked at Han Shuo and slowly explained.

“Uncle Boris, for this period when Bryan is in the Northern Guard, the Viscount title will do just fine. The higher titles aren’t as easily acquired through the Northern Guard, I have my own plans!” Lawrence had long since made his plans about Han Shuo’s position. Considering the achievements and power of the Northern Guard, it might only be enough for Han Shuo to become a viscount here. Even Boris was only a count after all, it would be difficult to promote Han Shuo once more in the Northern Guard.

“Hehe, you little boy. Good, I just have something here, if you can do well Bryan, your credit will definitely be recognized. I can help you obtain a title faster then!” Boris rolled his eyes at Lawrence before telling Han Shuo with a smile.

His thoughts moved, Han Shuo was immediately interested, “What matter?”