The Survival Rules of NPCs

Chapter 60: Bright Enters the Nobles' Vision!

It seems that Gou Dan doesn't hold a very high position under this noblewoman.

The fatty chicken that followed finally found some psychological comfort.

They've probably already found out about Eliza's situation. A northern woman from out of town, trying to inherit the city lord's title through her unborn child? And this lousy shipowner, Gou Dan, is even involved?

They're absolutely obsessed with getting rich!

It's uncertain whether this child is even the city lord's, and the chances of him successfully winning the case are almost nonexistent. No wonder Dog Egg was able to get the knight position so easily; this is just a short-term rural knight experience card.

Pshaw... I thought we'd really made it big.

"It's getting late, so I'd like to take my leave now." Antonis bowed politely. "See you tomorrow, Mrs. Eliza."

"See you tomorrow..." Eliza returned the greeting gently, and only after the other person left did she glare fiercely at Wang Gou Dan.

"I...I didn't mean to..." Wang Gou Dan said innocently, "I didn't know it would be like this inside. Next time I'll definitely knock!"

"No need to knock!" Eliza gritted her teeth. "He's a spy, he... never mind, it's no use talking to you." She then looked at the two strangers behind Gou Dan: "Who are they?"

"Oh, my buddy..." Wang Gou Dan said casually, "Seeing that I'm doing well, he wanted to come and join me."

The two men rolled their eyes. Who the hell wants to hang out with you? We're not even acquainted, thank you.

"How are your skills?"

"Not bad, about the same as before," Gou Dan honestly replied.

"Alright..." Eliza nodded immediately. "I still have two knight positions left. Since you are Kaelan's friends, your abilities must be similar to his, and you are trustworthy. Would you be willing to help me?"

What the hell?

The two of them froze, their legs nearly giving way and they collapsed to their knees!

Holy crap, is that how Dog Egg Knight got his position?

"I am willing to serve you, madam!!"

The two men spoke in booming voices and knelt down without hesitation.

This noble lady has great courage and decisiveness; she's clearly someone who can achieve great things!

No wonder Dog Egg's adoptive father was willing to pledge allegiance; he has the countenance of an empress!

"Alice, come with me." Eliza looked at the returning Rain Woman.

Rain Woman nodded and followed Eliza upstairs, leaving Dog Egg and the others in silence once again.

"Cough..." Dog Egg sat down on the soft sofa, and Fatty Chicken and Skinny Cat immediately stepped forward, one massaging the shoulder and the other the leg. Even Sweet Rice Dumpling diligently poured a cup of hot tea.

Damn it, this knighthood came so easily? And why the hell are we going back to the north?

Just thinking about the true colors of the intelligence agency in the Beth Empire, Sweet Rice Dumpling felt she should have switched jobs a long time ago!

"Dog Master..." Fatty Chicken said, massaging his shoulders, "You're familiar with the Madam, when do you think this title will be finalized?"

"Hmm?" Dog Egg raised an eyebrow. "What's your name?"

"Oh, no, Godfather!" Fatty Chicken addressed him respectfully without hesitation.

"Oh dear, I don't deserve that," Gou Dan said sarcastically. "What did I say earlier? Being a country knight isn't easy. They're all the dogs of nobles, and they have to do all the dirty and hard work."

"That's nonsense! Godfather, please don't take it to heart. This Lady Eliza is clearly a heroine, destined for greatness. If we pledge our allegiance now, we'll become her pillars of support. We have this opportunity thanks to Dog Master... oh no, Godfather's recommendation. From now on, whatever Godfather says goes!"

"That's right, Godfather..." Skinny Cat said with a fawning smile while massaging Dog Egg's feet, "Godfather is so righteous, never forgetting you even in wealth and honor. He is truly a model for all ages, a true brother. From now on, I will definitely follow Godfather's lead without hesitation!!"

"Hmm..." Gou Dan nodded in satisfaction, then said solemnly, "Many people saw me make a move today. What if I'm lured to Holy Stone City...?"

"Don't worry, Godfather!" The skinny cat immediately looked up: "Those people I saw today definitely wouldn't dare say a word. Anyone who dares to leak this information, I'll rip their tongue out!"

"It's not that we brothers are disloyal, it's just that the time isn't right yet." Fatty Chicken quickly added, "We understand our godfather's good intentions. We'll bring the brothers over once things are settled there. What happened today will never be revealed."

"Very good!" Gou Dan was even more satisfied, but before he could gloat for a while, Yu Nu came running downstairs with a cold sweat on her face.

"What's wrong?" Gou Dan kicked the skinny cat away and jumped up.

"Mrs. Eliza... seems to be going into labor!"

"ha?"

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"Evacuate all residents immediately! Emergency supernatural event, evacuate immediately!!"

In less than half an hour, Michel's prime location villa in the city was surrounded by layers of people, including Milan's Dilben city security guards and members of the prosecutor's office.

The news quickly reached the upper echelons of the nobility. In the middle of the night, Duke Os had to come out and make a statement himself. After all, Michel's villa was specially approved by him to be located in the noble area. Originally, businessmen were not qualified to live here, but now that there was a problem, he naturally had to come out and make a statement.

"Your Grace!" The meeting was temporarily held in the nobles' clubhouse, rather than the administrative hall located in the center of the city.

The speaker was the prosecutor stationed in Milandil, the chief prosecutor with the title of marquess: Brownstone.

"I said before that Michel's background was unclear, and it's not a good thing for a black market merchant to have too many honors. Now you've seen it too. If a shadow-type supernatural event occurs and it becomes a certain level of infection, how many nobles in this region will suffer unbearable losses?"

This is the first time in so many years that the prosecutor sent by the empire has been so assertive in questioning. It is because this Duke is too powerful, with outstanding military achievements and political accomplishments that are unmatched by any other noble in the Rhine Empire in recent years. Even the current emperor cannot be disrespectful to him.

This time, it was unusual that not all nobles sided with the Duke. Clearly, for a businessman like Michel, his current prestige was due to the Duke's patronage, and many nobles had long been dissatisfied. Although Michel had provided enormous benefits, and even the current achievements of the financial academy were largely due to Michel, he was, after all, just a businessman. Too much glory made this dog not quite understand his place.

Moreover, the crucial point is that he has caused trouble by infecting the area with evil spirits. If things go wrong, the entire area where the nobles live could be affected, which is not what they want to see.

"I understand the situation." Oss's voice was heavy, befitting his advanced age of one hundred. In fact, the Duke had been in this state for ten years, but ten years had passed and he was still holding on.

"Lady Eliza of Holy Stone City was about to give birth when, for some reason, supernatural powers appeared. It was not because of Michel. He gave up his residence to Lady Eliza, partly at the request of his friend Viscount Allen before his death, and partly at my behest."

"This is a conspiracy!" the prosecutor exclaimed immediately. "Eliza is a spy sent from the North. She murdered her husband, killed a senior nobleman of Holy Stone City, and even caused the death of the excellent Prosecutor Lady. If she wasn't a spy, why would an ordinary person exhibit extraordinary phenomena during childbirth?"

"Is this considered an accusation?" Os calmly looked at the other person. "If the prosecutor's office has any evidence, I will certainly support a full investigation of Eliza. Prosecutor Brownstone, do you have any evidence?"

"Evidence is being gathered, but I believe the child should be detained and interrogated first, and we shouldn't even allow it to be born!"

"But I just received a letter from the Northern envoy." Os produced the letter from the North: "The envoy demands that we immediately release Sir Peter, who is being held captive by Lady Eliza, and return Eliza to the North. If Eliza is truly a heroine who thwarted some Northern conspiracy, your treatment will incite discontent among all the Northern noblewomen who have married into the Mirandil family!"

"That was a farcical farce!" the prosecutor sneered. "Leaving aside everything else, how does His Highness intend to handle this shadow infection? Even if, as you say, it's a misunderstanding, the appearance of shadow power is a fact. No one can predict what's in that Northern Lady's belly—it could be a child, or it could be a curse from a top-tier wizard!"

"Surely His Highness the Duke wouldn't allow all the nobles to take such a risk?"

Os frowned. He understood what the other party meant. In this situation, the best approach was to use purification methods, but for a woman about to give birth, purification methods simply wouldn't be enough to help her endure it.

He didn't care at all whether a noblewoman from the North lived or died, but if it was a woman he had specially allowed to enter who was then purified and killed by the Vatican, then when public opinion was in turmoil, the prosecutor would certainly not be held responsible for any of the blame.

He was already old, and he couldn't even protect a woman he had been granted special permission for. Even if he didn't lose all his prestige, it certainly had some impact.

"Or, you could consider having Dr. Orn give it a try," the prosecutor suggested with a sneer.

The group of nobles immediately turned cold. Doctor Orn was the only spirit healer in Milandir. They had spent a lot of money to train him from the Kingdom of Xiaer. How could they possibly risk him like this?

If something goes wrong, and the nobles encounter similar troubles in the future, will they have to seek help from the capital again?

Os sighed. This time, perhaps he really would have to let this young prosecutor gain some advantage. Just as he was about to give in, a gentle voice suddenly came.

"I have someone I'd like to recommend."

"Michelle?"

A group of nobles frowned and looked over. This guy was really getting more and more out of line. Was this a place for a merchant?

However, many marquesses nodded to Michel, indicating that Michel still had many supporters even among the upper echelons of the nobility.

"A recommendation?" Os chuckled. "In this situation, you have a recommendation?"

"I forgot to tell you before, a spirit healer has been born in Holy Stone City, and that gentleman has come with Lady Eliza this time."

"What?!"