As one of the few senior officials in the Dulin Kingdom, Earl Corlandston is in his prime.

Although he was obese, he still looked very decent when wearing a specially customized clothing, especially the bright red bow tie on his neck, which did not look funny, but instead made him look younger.

But no matter how appropriate the external clothes are, it is difficult to hide the fatigue in his eyes.

"How long has it been since we had a good chat?" he asked.

Sitting in the chair in front of the window and quietly looking at Charles sitting on the bed opposite, the fat Count's expression was quite complicated.

"As far as I know, never." Charles answered calmly.

"Yes, I've never been. I've been busy with official duties all these years." Fat Earl sighed, "It's a pity that I have limited abilities and I've never been able to do it well even if I do official duties."

This is because he has underestimated himself.

Dulin's economic situation has not been very good in recent years. While maintaining huge expenses for the royal family, it also needs to support the military expenditures of Dulin's army in the colonies, and various messy expenses are scattered.

The kingdom's economy is in a downturn, and the king's vault has been said to have been hollowed out for a long time. At this moment, foreign debt is heavily incurred and countless numbers are endless.

There have been rumors among the people that if it weren't for the new Minister of Finance who had been in office for only three years, the Dulin royal family would have declared "bankruptcy".

Of course, there is no such thing as bankruptcy in Dulin, and it is even more unheard of for the king's bankruptcy.

Charles vaguely guessed what this person came to find him for, so he did not respond, but just looked at the other person quietly, thinking about what tone this person would show up with him.

Yes, showdown.

After Charles knocked the underground party in the town but let the other party go, he had already thought about the current situation.

Although no one can prove that it was made by Charles, there were no few who went to Siken Town during that time, and it was estimated that only Charles and the Old Oak Tree were two.

The old man from Oak could not do a sneak attack, and he would not be able to let a necromancer do a conspirator.

With such a rule, who else can be there besides Charles?

And how should Fat Earl explain that such dirty things are done?

Or maybe not explain?

These Charles are curious, so he has enough patience to listen.

However, after a moment of remembrance, the fat Count did not mention this matter, but instead said another passage of what Charles cared about: "Do you know why I came to you several times?"

A little surprised, but Charles was actually quite interested in this and shook his head simply.

So Fat Earl handed him an old photo. He took it and saw that the two familiar ones on it were seen.

This is the photo that Charles saw last time when he ran into his study to read the book.

"Is it because of her?"

Looking at the woman beside the count above, Charles thought.

"Have I ever told you about your mother's disappearance?" Seeing that he reacted, the fat Count asked.

Charles shook his head.

Earl of Corinthuston's original wife disappeared shortly after Charles and Allen were born. However, the news released to the public was that she died suddenly. Because of this, Chauvin's family even had a very stiff relationship with Earl of Corinthuston. He had not even contacted him for more than ten years.

As for the disappearance, only "Shar"'s deceased grandparents, as well as Charles and Allen, knew about it.

But as a junior, he doesn't know what the specific situation is.

"She actually didn't disappear without leaving anything." Fat Earl said slowly: "Before disappearing, she repeatedly told me to take good care of you two brothers. So I suspect she was not missing, but left on her own initiative."

As he said that, he looked at Charles and said in a low voice: "I have not interrupted my investigation into this matter over the years. In the past two years, I have even suspected that I have found her. It's just that there are few clues and are always interrupted. She doesn't seem to want me to find it."

"So you suspect she will pay attention to me in secret?" Charles vaguely realized.

"Yes." Fat Earl nodded and said, "If no one restricts her freedom, if she is still alive, she will definitely protect you secretly and will show off when encountering danger. So I sent you to Peeta City. Although there are other reasons, it is actually the main thing to attract her. Of course, even if she doesn't show up, I will take protective measures and you will not be surprised."

But this is also difficult to conceal the fact that you cheated on your son.

Charles muttered secretly, and then thought that if this person really protects him well, he would not be who he is now.

The fat Count didn't think of what this person was thinking. He shook his head and sighed: "Maybe I am not as calm as her, maybe... Maybe her appearance was my illusion. In short, after doing many temptations, I have gained nothing."

"I want to apologize to you. Although I have taken many protective measures, I finally put you in danger. This is not what a qualified father should do. I think you may have many dissatisfaction with me. I don't expect that these will make you forgive me. I just want to say that if I have an accident, I hope you can protect your brother. Then--"

His voice paused, and then he said in a complicated tone: "Finding your mother for me, and asking her why."

After saying that, he patted Charle on the shoulder and stood up and left with a little lonely look.

Earl Corlandon was a cunning person, but at this moment he was obviously showing his true feelings. Charles quietly watched the other person's back open the door and frowned.

“Standing flags is not a good habit.”

He vaguely felt that what might happen during this period, but Charles did not catch up and ask. After all, Fat Earl didn't say it means he didn't want him to know.

Or, he knew that Charles could learn something from other "people"?

Including the whole story of what happened in the town, including what is about to happen?

Thinking of the unhonest ghost in his wings, Charles felt that no one would guess that the ghost was kidnapped by him, a rookie, but this may not necessarily be...

"Since you have been maintaining me for a while, I can help you if you have the chance."

Muttering, recalling this short but meaningful conversation, Charle touched his chin.

Everything in the main world still makes him feel in a mess, but he doesn't feel that it is too troublesome, because he has always adhered to a saying that when he has the strength, no trouble will be a trouble.

After thinking for a while, he saw that the sky was getting brighter outside, so he put all the things he heard and began to do what he hadn't done just now.

The Book of Summoning the Roots, with the palm covering the page where the monster was born, and the pictures flashed by again.

What made him feel very rare was that this picture was in the same time period as the vampire and was also in the same region.

What happened was basically connected, but after the little boy suddenly turned into a dog, the subsequent scenes were a bit interesting.

The majestic knights, full of noble aura in front of ordinary people, looked vigilant around the puppy that looked like a Corgi, and their weapons were pulled out one after another.

The poor little thing surrounded by the scene was frightened and screamed. He ran to the blonde knight with his tail, but was kicked away. However, after a while, the blonde knight who kicked the dog away urgently carried the "Cogi" regardless of the dirty and messy one of the other. Then he called the knights to get on the horse quickly and hurried towards the Great Wall.

"Is this a request for help?"

The palms were off the page, and Charles thought about something.

Watching the birth of monsters is like watching a short video, it's very interesting.

But compared to this, Charles is more curious. What would happen if he summoned this monster with independent will?

Is it that you are hardworking like a resentful spirit who basically has no thoughts of your own, or can you communicate and talk with real creatures?

These are not written in the Book of Roots. In fact, the words of the vengeful spirit cannot be communicated and cannot be used as reference.

So his palm pressed on it again, and with a thought, a faint black light burst out from the page of the Book of Source.

It was just a bit unexpected. The one who appeared in front of him from scratch was not the dog, but a chubby little boy.

The boy was seven or eight years old and was naked and covered in clothes. His eyes were blank and he looked around in a daze, and finally fell on Charles. A trace of fear flashed across his face, and he couldn't help but take a few steps back.
Chapter completed!