Lord of the Scourge: Become the Demon Archduke In the Beginning

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Tread~

Tread~

Two carriages hung with the aristocratic coat of arms of a stag were slowly driving on the streets of Decker City.

According to the laws of the Silver Moon Kingdom, when nobles go out, they can hang their family crests or the noble crests uniformly issued by the Noble Council of Elders.

Similarly, the coats of arms and coats of arms worn by nobles are also divided into common noble coats of arms and family coats of arms.

Ordinary minor nobles usually like to hang the common noble coat of arms, while the big nobles will hang the family coat of arms in order to show their identity.

Don't provoke the aristocratic motorcade that hangs the family coat of arms, this is the consensus of everyone.

Lauren looked at both sides of the street through the glass window.

One picture after another is reflected in the pupils, and the scenery in front of him is passing by quickly.

Pedestrians on the road dispersed one after another while the convoy was moving, and they didn't even have the courage to look up at the carriage.

Only some children looked up curiously, but they would soon be scolded by the parents next to them to lower their heads.

Lauren felt a little emotional.

Although it was a very simple scene, it clearly showed how big the status gap between the nobles and commoners in this world was.

The Bucks family controls part of the slave trade, and also deals in food, steel, weapons, fine wine... It is a very powerful family in Decker City.

Before I came, the information my family gave me marked him as a good friend.

Fianna's cold voice interrupted Lauren's thinking.

Turning his head to look at the girl's serious gaze, he frowned slightly.

Fine wine? Is the Bucks family's wine business self-operated or resold?

ah?

Hearing this sudden question, Fianna was a little puzzled, why should she pay attention to this while not paying attention to other things?

But since Lauren asked the question, she still answered it.

Most of the stag family's wine business is reselling. They buy from the eastern border of the Silver Moon King's Capital, and most of them are sold to the Misty Mountains... Those dwarves like strong wine.

The ancestors of the stag family once established good relations with the dwarves, so they were able to trade with the dwarves.

Through the trade of spirits with dwarves, a large number of high-quality weapons and equipment can be obtained every year, which is the foundation of the Buck family.

Lauren nodded thoughtfully.

I asked Arnold to investigate before. Ordinary bad wine is about 10 pokes per catty, while high-grade spirits are about 100 pokes per catty. The price of those famous fine wines can reach five or six hundred, or even one or two thousand pokes .”

Fianna became more and more confused.

Do you want to get involved in the wine trade? But the competition in this industry is very fierce, and almost most of the nobles are involved in it. It is too difficult to make a profit.

Lauren smiled and didn't explain anything about it. It's not fun for him to ask Arnold to buy glassware.

After pondering for a moment, he changed the subject.

The Bauhinia family is so powerful, why doesn't it have much extension in the northern border?

After his predecessor obtained the blood of the Grand Duke Demon from the Godhead of the Ancient God, the Demon Master whose strength is unknown has been haunting the Yinyue King Capital, trying to find the lost Godhead.

The predecessor wanted to find a place where no one knew of his existence, away from the demonic master.

For this reason, he deliberately chose the northern border.

The most important reason for this is that the power of the Bauhinia family did not extend here.

Lauren didn't know whether the evacuation was effective or because of the system, so far he has not sensed the aura of the demon master.

From this aspect, the strategy of the predecessor was barely effective...Of course, he still paid with his life.

Fianna took a deep look at Lauren, and told a secret past that he had never heard of...

The first Grand Duke Bauhinia once loved a girl from the northern region deeply, and made an oath that he would marry her in this life.

But at that time, the Silver Moon Kingdom had not been established, and the army led by Grand Duke Redbud was still facing extremely cruel and fierce battles. For the safety of the girl, she was not brought into the army.

When Grand Duke Bauhinia helped the royal family to quell the war, was granted the title of Grand Duke, and returned to the North with glory.

Only to find that the girl died in the bloody disaster a few days ago.

In grief, the Grand Duke buried the girl with the grand gift of the Grand Duchess, then led the army to leave, and ordered the Bauhinia family not to set foot in the northern border for the rest of their lives.

Passed down for thousands of years, the rulers of the family have always kept in mind the prohibition of their ancestors.

This matter is a secret of the Bauhinia family, and only direct descendants will tell it when they reach adulthood.

Originally, after you turned eighteen, your parents would tell you, but... I am your guardian now, and I learned this secret when I came here.

Lauren's eyes changed slightly.

He didn't expect it to be such a reason, and he felt a little emotional.

The first generation of Grand Duke Bauhinia was so majestic and powerful, he single-handedly created a huge family that lasted for a thousand years, and the Bauhinia breathing method left by him is still the biggest trump card of the Bauhinia family.

I didn't expect such a character to be so affectionate, to make such a decision for a girl.

After a while, he frowned as if thinking of something.

When I came to the northern border, only the grand duke of the family expressed appreciation, and the rest were not enthusiastic about it.

They didn't give me any substantial resources, and only sent you to protect my safety...

So the reason for this is here?

As a direct descendant of the Bauhinia family, even if his parents are dead, logically speaking, he shouldn't be without the support of the family.

But after his predecessor came to the northern border, the Bauhinia family ignored him.

All kinds of weirdness before have been answered at this moment.

But after thinking about it, Lauren still felt strange.

Thousands of years, still can't kill the order of the first Grand Duke Bauhinia? Is this too rigid?

Fianna seemed to see Lauren's doubts, and added lightly.

The power of the lion family is concentrated in the north...

This sentence immediately made Lauren suddenly realize.

The Xiongshi family is a colossus that is not much different from the Bauhinia family. The two families are almost sworn enemies in the Silver Moon Kingdom. Every generation of grand dukes will fight each other fiercely in the political circle.

Although the Bauhinia family is superior in overall strength, the Lion family is backed by the king, and the two sides have been at a stalemate.

Originally, the Bauhinia family had no influence on the northern border, and with a powerful enemy looking around, it would be incredible to be able to extend their power over.

No wonder the Goblin Bank in Decker City refused to lend him a loan, and those so-called nobles who were on good terms with the Bauhinia family ignored his plea for help just because his territory was captured once.

The water behind it is as deep as the ocean.

Seeing Lauren figured out the key so quickly, Fianna was also a little moved.

The youth's brilliance became brighter after the last setback.

Sometimes she finds it inconceivable that this young man has become so outstanding in such a short period of time.

You don't need to worry too much, the power of the Lion family is in the middle of the northern border, and Decker City is the only city they can't touch.

Grand Duke Decker is no easy character.

Moreover, the current city of Huiyue has not reached the level that can attract the attention of the Xiongshi family...

How powerful is the enemy of the Bauhinia family, a territory built by descendants without the support of the family, which has not even bubbled up, how could it be looked down upon by the other party.

Hearing the girl's comfort, Lauren couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

He found that the city of Huiyue was really surrounded by enemies.

On the bloody day at the end of each month, the orcs and lizardmen on the endless wasteland, in addition to that, there is also a demon master who does not know when will appear, and now there is another deadly enemy of the Bauhinia family... ..

None of these enemies are easy to deal with.

I just want to be a noble lord in peace, flirt with the maids, hook up with a few noble young women, catch a few elves and cat-eared girls to play the game of eagle eating chicken.

In my free time, I rode a giant dragon to go overseas for a drive, caught a few mermaids and brought them back to play in the bathtub......

Such a simple, innocent, and unadorned life, why is it so difficult to achieve?

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While the two were talking, the carriage slowly stopped in front of a luxurious noble manor.

Master, Bucks Manor is here...

The door was opened respectfully by the servant, and a small ladder similar to the steps of the carriage had been moved underneath.

Lauren and Fianna stepped out of the car.

The Bucks Manor came into view.

majestic.

This is Lauren's most intuitive impression of the Marquis Manor.

The surroundings of the manor are not ordinary courtyard walls. Its height exceeds 10 meters, and a stag flag hangs every few meters.

The soldiers above are patrolling back and forth above.

The grey-brown city walls are carved with a group of warriors riding stags battling monsters with distorted faces.

The reliefs are lifelike, as if they have come to life.

The main entrance of the manor is an eight-meter-high semi-circular arch. The two gates are embossed with two stags with their heads held high and long antlers on their tops.

Enli Buck got out of another carriage with a few subordinates while Lauren looked around.

He stretched out his hand to signal the open city gate.

Your Excellency Lauren, welcome. This is the manor of the Buck family.

You told me this is a manor?

The corner of Lauren's mouth twitched.

This is a small, no, medium-sized castle, a castle that can only be broken by at least a few thousand people carrying heavy siege weapons!

The aristocratic background that has been passed down for hundreds of years is only revealed at the tip of the iceberg, which is shocking.

Enli Bucks didn't mean to show off, after all, the person next to him was a descendant from the Bauhinia family. Given his background, I'm afraid this castle can only be called a manor.

The group did not stop at the door, but slowly entered the castle.

Behind the city wall is also a military area, where all kinds of weapons are placed neatly, and soldiers in armor are on guard.

Further inside, all kinds of precious flowers and green plants and exquisite statues began to appear.

After going around for ten minutes, Lauren intuitively understood the luxury and wealth of the world's top nobleman.

Finally, Enli Buck led Lauren to a magnificent hall.

The walls around the hall are hung with brightly colored oil paintings, all kinds of gilded utensils, and exquisite ornamental ornaments.

This is not like an ordinary hall, but like a museum displaying various valuables.

A row of fragrant flowers is placed on the long table in the center of the hall, adding a bit of elegance to the luxurious hall.

The moment Lauren stepped into the hall, a crisp voice sounded.

Welcome, Master Lauren.

Greetings from Elvis Bucks.

Looking intently, I saw a graceful and luxurious girl in front of me wearing a pure white embroidered fringed dress and a snow-white bird feather hat tilted up in front, looking at him with a smile.

The other party's temperament almost perfectly displayed the characteristics that aristocratic women should have, and combined with the almost full appearance, it gave people a sense of surprise.

Being stared at by such an outstanding opposite sex, if you don't have enough confidence, you will even feel ashamed.

Although this noble girl has no arrogance on her face, outsiders can feel the alienation and arrogance in her heart.

Such a girl cannot be conquered by men who are not stronger than her.

But Lauren was very calm in the face of such stunning beauty, and his eyes didn't fluctuate too much.

With a polite smile on his face, he nodded slightly.

Miss Elvis, good day.

There are too many beautiful girls. Compared with the eldest daughter of the Buck family, he is more interested in the half-orc slaves and those D-level armors that the other party said.

There is no shortage of the opposite sex around him, Fianna, Ariel, even the spellcaster Winnie Guerra who just joined him, and the cat-ear girl who he has locked up and has no time to deal with, all wait and see. stunning.

There is no time to eat the meat around his mouth, so how can he be in the mood to pay attention to a nobleman who doesn't know what purpose he has.

When Elvis saw this extremely handsome young man, the smile on her face was a little thicker.

No matter men or women, they will naturally have a good impression of the good-looking opposite sex.

And this young man is still so outstanding.

Family background, from a first-class noble family in the Silver Moon Kingdom.

Talent, defeating a gold-level barbarian with a silver body made her proud brother Enli Bucks voluntarily go to the army for training.

She was very curious about Lauren.

Master Lauren, please take a seat, Ms. Guardian, please too.

Elvis stretched out her hand gracefully, and her every move carried the aristocratic temperament after rigorous training.

The status of the guardian is not low among the nobles, because the lives of the nobles are protected by the guardians.

But after all, this is a banquet among the nobles, and by inviting Fianna to take a seat, Elvis gave Lauren enough face.

Fianna, who had a cool temperament, didn't have much emotional fluctuations, and slowly shook her head.

Sorry, Miss Elvis, the Guardians have rules to follow.

Whether others think highly of her or despise her, this girl with a proud heart and a firm gaze will never take it to heart.

At this moment, the only thing she cares about is that young man.

Lauren smiled, You're welcome, Miss Elvis.

Elvis nodded with a smile, but did not insist.

The log-colored long table is very large, and it looks quite spacious for three people to sit.

After sitting down and a few minutes of aristocratic courtesies, Elvis asked the servants to bring all kinds of exquisite and luxurious snacks to the table.

Seeing this, Lauren sat up slightly, his eyes gradually sharpened.

According to the practice of the nobles of the Silver Moon Kingdom, once the black tea and snacks are served, it is time to talk about business.

Instead, the main meal after refreshment is to exchange feelings with each other.

Master Lauren, I take the liberty to invite you here. The main purpose is to hope that we can become friends in the future.

Elvis looked at Lauren, with a smile on her face, and her tone was unhurried, giving people a rather cultivated feeling.

After seeing the barbarians defeated by you in the slave trading market, Enli admired you immensely.

I love making friends with geniuses.

Lauren smiled, I think it's everyone's dream to be friends with the eldest daughter of the Buck family.

After finishing speaking, he narrowed his eyes slightly and said softly.

I don't know if Miss Elvis has other things besides this matter?

The cumbersome aristocratic politeness made him lose the interest to continue wrangling.

He still has important things to do, and Arnold wonders if he has bought back the glassware he asked for.

Wearing a luxurious dress, the graceful and luxurious Elvis smiled shyly and said with a bit of shyness.

Of course, Master Lauren...

If possible, I would like to talk to you...

fight.

A bit of hotness and excitement flashed in the girl's eyes.

You don't need to use weapons, just fight like you and the barbarians!

Lauren was taken aback, he wondered if he heard it wrong.

Miss Elvis, I fight barbarians with fists, maybe you...

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted directly by the girl.

No, Master Lauren, only the strength of one's own body can be called a warrior!

Those cowards who use weapons are not worthy of being warriors!

After speaking, the momentum was high, and he stared at Lauren, his face flashed with a strong fighting spirit.

Lauren's face darkened.

You are an aristocratic girl with outstanding temperament and elegant demeanor, you are about to fight with me, and you are like a barbarian...

Is there such a big difference? ?

His face straightened.

Miss Elvis, my blade is only aimed at the enemy. Please don't mention this matter again.

Sure enough, the aristocrat's mind is a little abnormal... He thought this girl was a normal person, which really ruined his image.

Elvis looked at Lauren with regret, It's a pity...

After speaking, his face returned to normal.

It was just a joke just now, please don't mind, Master Lauren.

i believe you idiot...

Lauren and Enli Buck next to him showed the same expression, and Enli obviously knew his sister's character well.

Elvis didn't care either, and continued.

The bloody polluters that appeared on the Bloody Day this time are extremely powerful, and many territories have suffered heavy losses. Even Decker City has lost a lot of power this time.

Master Lauren's urgent return to Decker City must be due to the urgent need for supplies. I wonder if there is any place where the Bucks can be used?

Oh?

Lauren's heart skipped a beat.

Before coming, he heard from Arnold that this time the Bloody Day was stronger than before.

At this time, they got the same news from Elvis again, and the two quietly confirmed the authenticity of the news.

It got him thinking.

Since the news is true, the refugee wave may not be far away...

While thinking, he didn't stop talking.

Miss Elvis, the territory has been severely damaged this time, and we really need a batch of supplies...

Elvis chuckled lightly.

Does Master Lauren have a list of supplies?

Lauren glanced at Enli Buck, who had been silent since entering the room, and thought of what the other party had said about the half-orc slave.

In a flash of thought, he was not polite, and took out the material purchase list from his arms.

He wants to see what this noble girl wants to do.

Elvis reached out to take it, glanced at the list, and handed it to the servant waiting behind.

The tone is flat.

How long will it take for these materials to be ready?

The servant took it with both hands, read it carefully twice, and responded respectfully.

Miss, it will take three hours for the warehouse to be ready.

Elvis looked at Lauren and smiled slightly.

Master Lauren, since you can come to the banquet, it means that we are already friends.

As friends, it is natural to help each other.

The supplies you need to purchase should be considered as gifts from the Bucks family, and the Bucks family is willing to establish a friendly relationship with the Bauhinia family...

hiss~

The servant's face changed immediately. The total price of the materials on this list exceeded 30 million Pokes.

This meeting ceremony is too exaggerated.

Luo Lun narrowed his eyes when he heard the words, but there was not much joy on his face. He keenly grasped the deep meaning of the other party's words.

The Bucks family is willing to enter into a friendly relationship with the Bauhinia family.

Although this material was once given to him, it was a gesture of favor from the Buck family to the Bauhinia family behind him.

But why did the Buck family, which had a high status in Decker City, show such favor to a family that didn't have much influence in the northern border?

It shouldn't be.

While thinking about it, Lauren said lightly.

Thank you Miss Elvis for your generosity. If you can't express it clearly, I'm afraid I can't accept this gift.

Being soft on others, this girl who obviously has a strong goal is not a simple character.

Elvis seemed to have anticipated Lauren's rejection, and smiled.

Don't worry, Master Lauren.

I also have 200 high-ranking bronze half-orcs in my hands. They all have strong bloodlines, and their combat effectiveness is no worse than the barbarians you conquered in the slave market.

I've ordered a full suit of D-class armor for them...

Although he knew it was a bait, Lauren still couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

After two rounds, 70 to 80 million was easily spent. These big dogs are really local tyrants.

Explain your purpose, Miss Elvis.

Lauren's eyes were a little serious.

Reluctant that the child can't catch the wolf, the more the opponent bets, the bigger the conspiracy.

Elvis looked directly into Lauren's eyes.

King Silvermoon issued an edict yesterday to abdicate in the season of recovery next year, when the prince will ascend the throne...

Lauren's heart skipped a beat. Silvermoon Kingdom is going to change its king? !

But... what does this have to do with him? What does it have to do with this transaction?

The endless wasteland is far away, and the Silvermoon Kingdom is already struggling to deal with the lizardman empire. It is impossible to send troops to wipe out the endless wasteland, right?

Duke Bauhinia has an irresistible relationship with the prince...

Elvis' tone was very meaningful.

Furthermore, I heard recently that Grand Duke Bauhinia intends to build a city in the northern border to block the elves and dwarves in the Misty Mountains, and at the same time prevent the Lizardmen from the other side of the Misty Mountains from crossing the mountains and attacking the northern border.

At that time, the lion family's territory will be adjacent to the newly built city... and Decker City will also be within the radiation range of that city.

The business network of the Buck family is all over the northern border, we have no intention of disrupting the layout of Grand Duke Bauhinia, and we are powerless to fight against the Lion family...

If Master Luo Lun can give us a letter of divorce to explain this matter for us, this gift of meeting will be given with both hands!

A gleam flashed in Lauren's eyes.

Unexpectedly, such a simple gift-giving hides so many changes in the current situation!

The king retires and the new king succeeds. The Bauhinia family will use the power of the new king to extend its tentacles to the north. At that time, it will definitely collide with the Lion family supported by the old king.

If Decker City is not far away, I'm afraid it will also be involved in this vortex.

After all, that was the Bauhinia family, a family established along with the Silver Moon Kingdom.

With thousands of years of inheritance, this family has grown to be suffocating.

Once something happens in the future that requires them to choose sides, I am afraid that money will not be able to solve the problem.

To be or not to be, it's just a thought.

This is a struggle within the king, a struggle between the two major families and the interest groups behind them. If you want to be alone, you can only have a strong force.

The Decker family, the rulers of Decker City, may have this power neutrality, but the Bucks family is still far behind.

After thinking for a while, Lauren's thoughts regained clarity.

This incident is only possible in the future, and it will have little impact on him in a short period of time.

Now his biggest enemy is the Bloody Sun and those brutal lizardmen.

Miss Elvis, I think it is my duty to make more allies for the Bauhinia family.

Elivis smiled instantly.

She likes to work with smart people.

After Lauren answered, his style of painting suddenly changed.

Looking directly at each other.

However, the meeting ceremony will be waived.

If Miss Elvis must give it, treat it as a loan from you.

I don't like being in debt.

Lauren's calm but unquestionable tone made the atmosphere in the room condense.

Just when Elvis was about to smooth things over, Lauren showed a smile.

That said, it doesn't mean we're not friends anymore.

Miss Elvis, Maybe I have a better way to make us friends.

Oh? Master Lauren, please tell me.

I can provide the Bucks family with high-quality spirits on a large scale and at low prices, stronger than any spirits on the market.

I can assure you, dwarves love a strong drink like this...

Lauren stared at Elivis whose face changed slightly in front of her.

The Buck family should know how rare it is to have high-quality spirits that can satisfy dwarves.

On the main plane of Noel, dwarves are notoriously addicted to alcohol.

And because of his special constitution, ordinary spirits are no different from plain water in the eyes of dwarves.

The deal between the Bucks family and the dwarves is almost the foundation of their existence, and the energy they put in to meet the needs of the dwarves every year is exaggerated.

Hearing this suddenly at this time, his mood immediately changed.

Elivis was no longer as relaxed as before holding Zhizhu, her tone was dignified.

Master Lauren, what do you want?

She didn't think that such a genius with amazing background and exaggerated strength would deceive her.

And whether it is true or not, it will be clear when the time comes.

What the other party said must be sure.

Lauren noticed the change in Elvis' tone, and there was a meaningful arc at the corner of her mouth.

In negotiations, whoever holds the initiative will have more room for maneuver.

The bargaining chip he offered, the Bucks could not refuse.

In addition to the supplies and slaves just now, I have one more condition... I need the Bucks to provide me with high-quality dwarven equipment.