Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

Chapter 226: Maria’s Suggestion

”My lord, are you talking about Anton Keller?” Someone asked.

Darvin responded with a chuckle. ”Who else? That guy has been trying to steal our clients from the central region. Isnʼt this a good opportunity to get rid of him? We just need to exaggerate it a bit to make the public feel that we are doing nothing wrong.”

”Brilliant! We might not be able to do something with House Silversword but against a merchant family. What could they do to us? Hahaha!”

”You are truly wise, my lord!”

”Tell us your plan, my lord.” Richard couldnʼt wait to hear the viscountʼs schemes.

Darvin leaned on his seat and crossed his arms. ”Here is what we need to do…”

***

Inside Lucasʼ study, Baron Nathan came to visit to discuss something important with Lucas.

”Please take your seat, my lord.” Lucas offered Nathan a seat.

”Thank you.” Nathan nodded.

After taking his seat, Nathan didnʼt waste any time with useless chitchat and immediately stated his intention. ”My lord, my House Paxley has faced big challenges in the past few months. Now that Vivian has been killed, many creditors have come to collect the money she had borrowed. It is embarrassing, but the amount she borrowed is not something that we can pay immediately. I compiled all the receipts here. Please take a look.”

He handed a few pieces of paper to Lucas, but the latter didnʼt take them.

This made Nathan a bit nervous. ”My lord…”

Lucas raised his hand and stopped him from speaking. He then responded in a calm voice. ”You do not need to show me these documents, Lord Nathan. I trust in your credibility. If you need money, just tell me how much you need.”

Nathan was ecstatic. He had been worried all this time and he was even prepared to lose some of his properties in exchange for his help, but it seemed like he was overthinking it. ”Thank you, my lord!”

Lucas waved his hand. ”There is no need to thank me, Lord Nathan. Besides, we will become a family soon. Let us talk about this later.”

He smiled and changed his sitting posture to a more comfortable one.

”I would like to discuss our childrenʼs marriage.”

”Of course! The childrenʼs marriage is more important! Please tell me your thoughts on this, my lord.” Nathan was more excited than him about this marriage.

House Paxley was currently facing financial difficulties, but things would change after Hershey and Alaricʼs marriage. He could already imagine the future benefits they would receive.

While the two were discussing their childrenʼs marriage, Alaric was having a serious conversation with his mother in the main hall. Hershey and Elena were also there, but only the former occasionally joined their conversation, while Elena was there to serve them tea.

”Alaric, I do not blame you for punishing Vivian, but your decision has thoroughly offended House Harrison,” Maria remarked with a stern face.

Alaric frowned. He had also thought of this before making that decision, but he was prepared for what was to come. ”I understand your concern, my lady.”

”I know you are worried about grandfather, but you do not need to worry, my lady. I have already sent Sir Warrick and Sir Fredrinn to Copperglade. I have also sent word to our allies in the northeast to send military support to House Keller.”

He had received a tip from someone saying that they had seen Liam in Riverwake. He wanted to confirm this with his own eyes and it just happened that Riverwake and Copperglade were quite close.

He hadnʼt told his family about this information since there was a high chance that it wasnʼt true.

Maria sighed when she saw her sonʼs determined expression. ”Since you have already thought this through, I will not say anything more.”

”Please trust me, my lady. I will not allow anyone to harm my grandfather, even if it is a viscount.” Alaric spoke in a cold voice.

Maria smiled and shook her head helplessly. Her son had become more mature in just a few months. She could still remember him complaining because his physical training was too tiring.

”You should go and bring Hershey somewhere special. I recommend the Garden of Roses in Vale. That place is famous among couples. Your father had even brought me there.” She suggested.

She wanted her son to forget about the matters of the household temporarily and focus his attention on his soon-to-be wife.

Hearing this, Hershey blushed in embarrassment, but there was also a trace of expectation in her eyes. She had been there before, but she had only brought her personal maidservant at that time so she didnʼt quite enjoy the place. However, things would be entirely different if she went there with Alaric.

While she was excitedly thinking about what they would do in the Garden of Roses, she suddenly noticed the unusual expression on Elenaʼs face.

She gently grabbed Elenaʼs arm and said.

”Why donʼt we bring Elena with us? I am sure it will be more fun with her.”

Maria was taken aback. She didnʼt expect her to suggest this. She thought that Hershey would be annoyed with Elena, but from the looks of it, things were completely different than she had imagined.

”But my lady…” Elena hesitated. She understood Hersheyʼs good intentions, but she was embarrassed to tag along with them.

Hershey gently squeezed her hand as she smiled at her. ”You do not need to be embarrassed, Elena. You will also be married to Alaric soon. Isnʼt this a good opportunity for us three to have fun together?”

Seeing her hesitation, Alaric chimed in. ”Hershey is right, Elena. It would be a pity if you missed the Garden of Roses. I heard that it is such a beautiful place.”

Elena was silent for a moment, but when she saw their encouraging faces, she nodded helplessly. ”Alright. I will go with you.”

”Great! You will not regret it, Elena. I promise you.” Hershey was happy that she had accepted her request.

”You guys should go and prepare for the trip.” Alaric felt that this was a nice change of pace. He had been in constant fear since his regression so this might be a good chance for him to relax.