Personality V: I will save everything

The strong murderous intent in Norton's heart was like a surging wave, reaching its peak at this moment.

However, facing the reality of the predicament, he felt helpless. Now he only had one arm that could move normally, and it was extremely difficult for him to strangle Jose Badem's throat and kill him.

But Jose Baden must not be complacent and mistakenly think that this storm will be settled. Because sooner or later, Norton will make him pay the price! But when exactly he can get revenge, I am afraid even Norton himself can't predict. And now, Jose Baden's biggest headache is what kind of dress to choose for Norton at the upcoming knighthood ceremony.

"Can you please not get so close to me? I don't want to wear the clothes you choose!" Norton showed his extreme disgust without concealing his feelings.

But Jose Badem was helpless. After all, he had turned Norton's wardrobe upside down, but couldn't find any clothes suitable for such a solemn occasion.

Granted, the clothes were all beautifully crafted, but they seemed a little out of place at such an important ceremony.

Just like a gorgeous evening gown and a well-tailored suit are beautiful, but who would be stupid enough to wear them to stroll on the beach? Obviously, choosing the right clothes in a specific situation is crucial.

Finally, José Badem decided on the dress.

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At the knighthood ceremony, people were talking a lot.

What was the little-known Norton Campbell like, the wealthy man who owned gold mines and trade routes?

Finally, the person they were talking about arrived.

Norton Campbell slowly walked into the scene, and his outfit instantly attracted everyone's attention.

He was wearing a black velvet robe, which was embroidered with exquisite golden patterns, which sparkled with dazzling light, as if telling of his noble status. The collar and cuffs of the robe were trimmed with a circle of white fox fur, which was soft and warm, adding a touch of elegance and luxury to him.

He wore a white silk shirt with a black tie on the collar. A diamond brooch was pinned on the tie. The light of the brooch flickered under the light, as bright as a star. His pants were a pair of black straight pants. The fabric of the pants was soft wool and very comfortable to wear. There were two golden stripes on both sides of the pants, and the edges of the stripes were inlaid with diamonds, which added a sense of nobility and majesty to him.

His shoes were a pair of black leather shoes, the uppers of which were made of soft leather and very comfortable to wear. A diamond was inlaid on the upper of the leather shoes, and the light of the diamond flickered under the light, as bright as a star. He wore a pair of white gloves on his hands, and the fabric of the gloves was soft silk, which was very comfortable to wear. The cuffs of the gloves were inlaid with a circle of white fox fur, which added a touch of elegance and luxury to him.

He wore a black top hat with a circle of diamonds on the brim. The diamonds sparkled under the light, as bright as stars.

Wow! This dress is absolutely gorgeous and incomparable! It perfectly displays the temperament of nobility and luxury. Every detail seems to be carefully carved and exudes an intoxicating glow.

However, for Norton Campbell, who was in the middle of it, the situation was completely different. He felt uncomfortable all over, as if everything was wrong.

First of all, the buttons on the shirt collar were tightly fastened, making him feel suffocated, as if an invisible hand was strangling his neck.

Then, looking at the coat he was wearing, it was also uncomfortably tight. Norton even felt that his arms could only be stretched to the height of his eyebrows and could not move freely at all.

Finally, when his eyes fell on the trousers he was wearing, Norton was speechless. He felt that his steps were becoming extremely difficult, and he could only take two-thirds of the usual distance.

This feeling of restraint made him extremely painful, but he was helpless.

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Thank goodness! The knighthood ceremony may appear to be solemn, grand and stylish, but in reality the process is surprisingly simple and straightforward.

After Her Majesty the Queen finished reading the oath that she had already memorized and repeated in a steady and solemn tone, it was Norton's turn to respond. He took a deep breath and said in a firm and loud voice: "Yes, I am honored, Your Majesty! This is the highest honor." After that, the whole ceremony was declared a complete success, just as easy as that.

When all the links were concluded, Norton did not hesitate to politely decline the nobles who tried to approach him and talk to him. He also ignored the reporters who swarmed in like greedy sharks smelling blood.

At this moment, he had only one thought in his mind - to escape from this place as soon as possible so that he could quickly change out of this dress that made him feel uncomfortable and restricted in every way. At this moment, he felt that there was nothing right with his body.

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"Oh! You're running too fast, aren't you? You should at least say hello to the people around you so that they know you are the famous Norton Campbell!" Jose Badem muttered with regret while sitting in the carriage on the way back.

You know, at this moment, almost all the nobles in England will show up here. Such a good opportunity is a rare one for expanding one's network. However, Norton couldn't wait to slip away as soon as the knighthood ceremony was over.

"First of all, I have no interest in the title of Viscount Loush at all. I was forced to take this position." Norton shouted indignantly with his face flushed with anger.

"Besides, I really don't want to deal with those self-important nobles. What they call 'communication' is nothing more than trying to figure out whether I can be used or not."

Jose Baden wanted to refute, but after thinking for a while, he felt that what Norton said seemed to make sense: "Okay, you are right."

However, at this moment, José Baden suddenly had an idea in his mind and remembered another important matter: "I say, shouldn't you also think about your family's crest? You have to come up with one anyway! After all, this thing is very symbolic!"

Facing these words, Norton could not help but frown and responded with suspicion: "I really don't understand what kind of symbolic meaning it contains."

Although he said this, he knew it clearly in his heart - he didn't want to be the focus of everyone's attention.

Normally, people tend to choose to follow the crowd and go with the flow; but for a maverick like Norton, he has to go against the flow and go against the tide to show his uniqueness.

In this case, why not just reluctantly come up with a family crest?

Translated into human language, Norton felt that it was meaningless to come up with a family crest, but he didn't want to attract attention, so he just went with the flow.

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"Is this the family crest you came up with?!" Jose Badem stared at the drawing paper in Norton's hand with his eyes wide open, and the corners of his mouth could not help twitching.

What is shown in the painting is a strange pattern made up of an iron pickaxe and several pieces of gold, shaped like the Chinese character "乂"!

Jose Badem really couldn't understand this so-called design concept: "What on earth is this? It's too simple, isn't it? And why do you have to use iron pickaxes and gold?"

You know, in many aristocratic families, it is not uncommon to use only a simple pattern as a family symbol, but those families often choose elements that are highly representative and meaningful, such as a majestic lion, a shining sun, a bright moon, or an eagle soaring in the sky.

However, it is indeed unprecedented that someone like Norton used such simple, ordinary and even rustic iron pickaxe and gold to create a family emblem.

Facing the doubts, Norton seemed nonchalant and responded casually: "So what? It suits me well anyway."

In his eyes, this seemingly ordinary iron pickaxe actually contains profound meanings - it witnessed his past hard working years and the bleak and hopeless days when he was a miner at the bottom of society;

And those glittering pieces of gold aptly reflect the current situation - possessing incomparable wealth and supreme power, living an enviable and superior life high in the clouds.

Both are him, but neither is him.

"Okay, as long as you are happy." After listening to Norton's explanation, Jose Badem didn't know what he could say, but as long as Norton is happy, that's all that matters.

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After the knighthood ceremony, the two men immediately boarded the return train.

During the conversation to kill time, Norton even joked that he might be the fastest-ending family in history.

The reason is simple. Remember the will Norton made before? After his death, all the inheritance will belong to Gangi and Anne's two children, Alessio and Stral.

This is not just a will, it also represents that Norton does not want children in this life. Without children, the family cannot continue. Norton is the first head of the family, which means that the family tree ends with Norton before it even begins.

"If you really can't do anything, you can pick up a child from the street."

Just like Jose Badem, he didn't want children either, but his family could adopt a child from a side line under his name. He didn't have to raise the child, and he wouldn't even see the child, and he had never even seen him before, but the family would continue.

Jose Baden thought that Norton could be like him. At most, he could pick up a child from the street and arrange for the servants to raise him. As long as the child was given the surname Campbell, it would be fine.

"I don't want to pick up a random child." Norton smiled and rejected Jose Baden's proposal. "Besides, I don't care whether I have offspring or not. This is not something that must be accomplished."

He stared quietly at the scenery that was rapidly receding outside the car window, his thoughts surging like a tidal wave. Perhaps, such an ending was not a wise move?

“Is this really a satisfying ending? When you pass away, people will probably just laugh at you and say, ‘The childless Baron Norton Campbell!’ And in a few decades, maybe even your name will be forgotten.”

"So what? There is no difference in essence." Norton still stared at the scenery flashing outside the car window, and said slowly, "Look, just like those towering trees standing outside, they have spent their entire lives to grow so lush, thick and strong. However, for us in the car, they are just things that pass by in an instant and cannot be remembered at all."

In the same way, even if you try your best to be remembered by future generations, what does it matter? Under the baptism of time, nothing can be eternal. Sooner or later, the last person who remembers you will die, and then you will be completely forgotten. All this will happen sooner or later, it's just a matter of time.

"How ruthless," commented Jose Badem.

"Thank you for the compliment."

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"I want you to come back. Welcome back."

Norton looked Lucchino up and down, then said, "When are you going to change back?"

Luchino, now still looks like Lukina, still looks like a woman.

"I don't know. I'll tell you when I want to change back."

Lucchino's answer successfully made Norton's eyes twitch a few times, mainly because his expression made Norton, who knew the truth, feel...

Um...disgusting.