Chapter 1 Suren

Suren glanced at the people in the room, and the Reghaedi also sized him up with scrutinizing eyes.

He didn't say anything, but Yekaterina beside him was very well-behaved. She bowed politely to King Kelson and Queen Portia in the main seats, "Greetings, Father-King, Your Majesty the Queen."

After all, she was now a daughter-in-law of the Reghaedi.

Kelson looked at Yekaterina and was naturally satisfied, with a kind smile on his face.

Whether it was appearance, family background, or reputation, the fourth Miss Lance was worthy of their Reghaedi family.

But hearing this, William in the corner gritted his teeth, the heartache almost twisting his expression.

…

Suren didn't salute, and everyone in the room seemed to completely ignore him.

Kelson, as the head of the family, said a few polite words, wishing them a happy marriage.

They originally thought that only "Fick" would come alone, but now that Yekaterina had also come, they could just ask about other important matters.

After the Reghaedi people exchanged a few pleasantries, Lady Portia went straight to the point, asking about some of the benefits exchanged after the marriage.

Now that the girl had married over, many things could be discussed again.

Because it was a political marriage, and discussing conditions was probably customary, she asked directly, "Katyusha, I heard you have some Scarlet Potion shares?"

No one noticed that a red line, like a parasite, surged under Portia's neck skin.

Hearing this, Yekaterina immediately showed a harmless, innocent smile on her pretty face, and nodded, "Yes. My father and mother transferred half of the family's potion shares to my name, saying it would be the financial guarantee for Fick and me after our marriage..."

This was normal among the Loenese aristocracy. In addition to the dowry, parents usually gave their daughters a little private money to avoid being wronged after marrying.

Everyone knew that the fourth princess of the Lance family was the most beloved little daughter of Duke Bartolomo Lance, but no one expected that the Grand Duke would give away half of the potion shares as a dowry!

This amount of shares was currently invaluable on the market!

Hearing this, the Reghaedi elders each had different expressions. Although they tried their best to hide it, they couldn't suppress the expectant light in their eyes.

Their gazes were like those of greedy old wolves looking at a simple little sheep.

Lady Portia said directly, "Oh, Katyusha, you married our Fick, and you're family now. Have you thought about what to do with those shares? After all, the potion market fluctuates greatly, and holding them in your hands may depreciate... What I mean is, if you don't have a good plan, we can help you think of some ideas."

After beating around the bush for so long, the last sentence was the main point.

Suren listened to their conversation the whole time, and although there was no expression on his face, he just wanted to laugh in his heart.

As soon as he heard Yekaterina's opening, he knew someone was going to get scammed.

You're plotting her dowry, but she's plotting something else.

Yekaterina seemed not to have heard the plot of these cunning old foxes, and smiled very politely.

She also nodded in agreement, "You're right. My father also said that. He said that keeping the potion shares in hand might be very risky. He said that as long as Fick and I agreed, we could sell them at will in exchange for more stable stocks. Um... my mother suggested that if we want to sell the potion shares, it's best to exchange them for railway and shipping shares, so that Fick and I won't be short of money for many years to come..."

Oh heavens, what an innocent little princess.

Oh heavens, how considerate.

Hearing this, the eyes of the Reghaedi old guys were almost glowing.

Suren was expressionless.

Yekaterina beside him held his arm even tighter, seemingly hinting: Hold back, don't laugh.

But she wasn't lying!

The potion would inevitably fluctuate greatly in the future, and whoever held it would be waiting for a crash!

I'm telling you in advance, don't blame me for being unkind if I don't remind you.

Lady Portia smiled so hard that the corners of her eyes were split into slits, with the appearance of an elder who was doing it for her own good, and said, "Katyusha wants to exchange for some railway and shipping stocks? Oh, indeed, this is the most stable business."

"Yes."

Yekaterina nodded, and said innocently, "My mother also said that after all, I will be living in the south in the future, and the potion shares in my hand can be exchanged for 40% of the shares of the 'Southern Railway Company' and 35% of the 'Southern Shipping'. I think it seems too expensive, it doesn't matter if it's less. I have a lot of dowry, so I don't really need that much money."

Loen was currently in a stage of national development, and railways and shipping belonged to sunrise industries, basically not considering losses or bankruptcy.

There was nothing wrong with this.

Her tone and expression sounded completely like a naive young lady who had no opinions and didn't pay attention to politics.

But hearing "Southern Railway Company" and "Southern Shipping", Lady Portia's face changed slightly.

Because these were the assets controlled by the Reghaedi royal family.

The Reghaedi Kingdom was different from other territories. On the southern islands, railway and shipping belonged to internal military resources and were not sold to outsiders at all.

Otherwise, letting outsiders control the transportation lifeline would cause endless troubles.

But obviously, Yekaterina had already thought of this, and she said "considerately", "Mother also said that Southern stocks rarely circulate in the Lunden financial market. Because I bought them to keep for myself, I can sign a non-transfer agreement. The shares will be permanently in the name of Katyusha and Fick, and will never be transferred to anyone outside of Reghaedi."

Listen, what a considerate little princess!

What a child who listens to her mother!

As long as they could sign this agreement, the shares would still be in the hands of their Reghaedi family. Once exchanged, they would get potion shares worth hundreds of billions for nothing!

Hearing this, the gloomy and hesitant expressions on the faces of the Reghaedi old guys were swept away.

Lady Portia even exchanged glances with King Kelson beside her, and directly decided, "Oh, Katyusha, I think your mother has arranged everything. If you really want to exchange for some stocks, I can think of a way for you now. After all, Mr. Dawson is the helm of the Southern Transportation Group. The 40% and 35% shares you mentioned, I think are quite suitable..."

Turning her face, she asked the white-bearded old man who was pointed at not far away, "What do you say, Mr. Dawson?"

Mr. Dawson also nodded politely, "Yes, Your Majesty the Queen."

Everyone in the room turned their attention to Yekaterina, just waiting for her to agree, and immediately billions of wealth would enter their pockets.

Their Reghaedi family could also use these potion shares to exchange for more benefits.

…

Suren had been silently listening to the battle between the two sides, and didn't think Yekaterina was doing anything wrong.

After all, he had long known that the marriage was for the sake of interests.

Both sides were.

It just depended on who had the better means and got more.

Suren thought this had nothing to do with him.

But unexpectedly, Yekaterina thought for a moment at this time, and suddenly turned her face over, asking with a very serious expression, "Fick, what do you think?"

After a pause, she added, "After all, this is our future joint property."

"Me?"

Suren also heard that this tone was really asking for his opinion.

In those blinking crystal eyes, there was also a potential meaning: If you say don't scam, I won't scam.

This opening gave him enough respect.

Suren knew very well that Yekaterina didn't need to consider his opinion at all.

Even if he objected, these Reghaedi people would veto his objection.

After all, he only considered this for a moment, and those gazes became vaguely unkind. As if he were to say half a "no", he would immediately suffer a fierce attack.

How could Suren not understand the current situation.

In the entire Reghaedi family, he was the only outsider.

Suren smiled lightly at Yekaterina, and said lightly, "You decide."

Yekaterina smiled slightly and nodded, "Yes."

…

Yekaterina agreed to the potion share exchange for equity, and Lady Portia impatiently arranged for her to go to the next room to sign the contract.

Afraid that the innocent girl would go out and discuss with others, and change her mind.

Suren was left alone in the room.

Without Yekaterina, all the Reghaedi people looked at him, and only had the numb gaze of looking at a "tool person", as well as hatred.

From beginning to end, Suren ignored these people.

But his attitude also made these Reghaedi bigwigs very unhappy.

Lady Portia even coldly shouted, "Fick, why don't you salute when you see your father-king and elders?"

Suren was expressionless and didn't move.

He knew very well that if I don't give you face, you wouldn't dare to do anything here, would you?

An elder saw this and said, "He should have lost his memory. It's normal if he doesn't recognize us."

Everyone also knew that the black tower that had been exiled to Duke Raphael had a memory clearing program.

King Kelson on the main seat waved his hand and said, "Bring the potion up."

Suren looked at the original owner's cheap old man, his expression unchanged, but slightly surprised in his heart: "Is this guy going to die?"

After observing for so long just now, he was roughly right.

Although Kelson looked good, from the soul fluctuations, it seemed that some mysterious technique affected his lifespan, and the soul fluctuations were very similar to those of a dying person.

Could it be the Profane Crown?

Maybe, but very small.

The Reghaedi people must know that it has a curse characteristic that consumes lifespan, so even if they don't enter the seventh rank, they won't use the crown at the cost of too much lifespan.

After all, the king doesn't need to be very good at fighting.

So, murder?

Who benefits the most from the king's death?

Naturally, it's the heir.

Getting the result, and inferring the reason, is quite easy.

Suren suddenly thought of a line: Da Lang, it's time to take your medicine.

The dignified Reghaedi king, it's extremely difficult for outsiders to assassinate. So, is this viper lady anxious for William to take the throne, so she secretly used means? Is there a shadow of Raphael? Or the Lance family?

It's probably these families.

Moreover, Suren also found a big problem.

That was when he came in just now, Lady Portia's nose twitched slightly, and she seemed to forcibly restrain herself from sneezing.

So, this woman is also a follower of the Outer Gods?

This matter was very delicate.

He hadn't understood why she wanted those potion shares just now, so that's how it was?

…

Suren thought of some things in his head, still silent.

At this time, a servant brought out a tray.

There was a potion in the tray.

[Excellent Mind Awakening Potion]

Details: Very precious potion; after taking it, it can cure brain damage, restore missing memories; for normal people, it can strengthen the brain and replenish the mind, and permanently increase the intelligence attribute to a small extent;

Suren took a look, tsk tsk, good stuff.

It actually permanently increases attributes!

He had heard of this potion, but it was a top-level potion that money couldn't buy.

However, King Kelson didn't explain it, and directly ordered Suren in a commanding tone: "Drink it."

It sounded like an grace, a reward for you.

Although Suren was upset, it was a good thing after all, and he didn't show anything, directly picked it up and drank it in one gulp.

There was no feeling, cool and refreshing.

After all, "Fick's" soul had been sacrificed, and there was nothing left, so drinking some potion wouldn't help him remember anything.

…

Moreover, judging from the information collected by Shabina before, "Fick" didn't have much presence in the Reghaedi family.

Originally, he was just a waste with no talent, and even Kelson, as his father, didn't have much favoritism.

His mother died, and his grandfather, who left him a treasure map on his retina, also died suddenly last year.

Now that he thought about it, the deaths of his mother and grandfather were probably not the diseases and accidents that the outside world had heard about.

The potion went down, and after waiting for a while, seeing that Suren was still expressionless.

But he also very cooperatively, a little dazed in his eyes as the potion took effect, as if he remembered something.

Kelson didn't speak.

Lady Portia said arrogantly, "Fick, we won't talk about the past, you've suffered some hardships, it's good that you're back now..."

Hearing this beginning, Suren sneered in his heart.

He also didn't mention the two times he was murdered by William.

No one saw the first time at sea, and the second time this guy was hiding behind the scenes, not leaving any evidence at all.

No one would believe it even if he said it.

Besides, looking at the situation, how could this woman be thinking about how to plot against him, instead of welcoming him back.

Portia glanced at him and continued, "Now you have some achievements. But you should always remember that the surname 'Reghaedi' is your glory for a lifetime. And you must know that everything you have is given by the family. Including this marriage, and you can marry that beautiful Miss Lance."

The tone was very arrogant, as if hinting: What is given to you can be taken back at any time.

"As a member of Reghaedi, you should have a big picture, and the interests of the family are above everything else."

"That's right. As a member of the royal family, bearing the sacred mission of family revival, you should have a higher awareness, and remember to be grateful..."

"The family has made great efforts to promote this marriage with the Lance family. Therefore, it is your honor to marry Miss Lance, and it is also a reward given to you by the family. In the future, you should consider the family's position more..."

"..."

As soon as she said this, the elders also echoed and brainwashed him.

Suren listened, still not speaking.

He thought about listening to these people babbling for a few words, and he wouldn't see them again after today.

Unexpectedly, Lady Portia continued to draw cakes, saying, "In the future, if there is any news from the Lance family, you must report it to the family as soon as possible. Don't worry, the family will not treat you badly. You were still young before, and you didn't have a fief. But this time you're back, the four provinces of Gonsfete in the west of the kingdom are your fief..."

She said a lot.

They didn't know that Suren had no interest in politics at all, and didn't want to be a local lord.

Moreover, Suren also knew very well that this viper woman knew that he and William were mortal enemies, and said these things obviously to drag the entire family to be enemies with him.

Suren still ignored it, even feeling sleepy listening.

But at this time, Portia changed the subject and suddenly asked, "Also, Fick, what's going on with that 'Dawn Organization'? You should give the information to the family's intelligence department later."

"Also, give that 'Mr. Mirror' a message, saying that I'm interested in meeting her. If we can cooperate with 'Dawn', it will be a great help to our restoration. After all, an eighth-tier professional is also extraordinary."

"In the future, you should stay well in the family. Contact us in time if you have anything."

"..."

The words were full of arrogance. These guys really thought they were the former Mafa royal family.

Suren listened, completely as expected.

His value in the eyes of these Reghaedi guys was nothing more than marriage and a Dawn member.

These people probably also believed that he was willing to marry, fearing that he couldn't give up his noble status. As long as he still used the identity of "Fick", he would never be able to get rid of the relationship with Reghaedi.

But they didn't know that Suren had no interest in their drawing cakes at all.

But he didn't plan to make things too stiff.

After all, it wouldn't do him any good, and it would also affect Yekaterina's plan.

If he wanted to kill someone, he would find a chance later.

He endured the boredom and listened for half an hour, and Yekaterina, who had finished signing the transaction contract, came to rescue him, so Suren could escape.

…

Walking out of the small hall.

Yekaterina looked at Suren's dark face, and knew that the conversation just now was obviously not pleasant.

She said apologetically, "Sorry, I've troubled you."

Suren listened, originally not in a good mood, but looking at this "harmless" little princess in front of him, he suddenly became happy and joked, "I've just discovered that Miss Yekaterina's image in the eyes of outsiders seems to be different from what I know."

Yekaterina didn't deny it, smiled slightly, and just corrected, "Ah... you should call me 'Katyusha' or 'Madam' now, otherwise others will find it strange."

The two looked at each other and smiled, as if they were a small group of interests with common secrets.

Yekaterina also said, "I have to trouble you, sir, we are going to attend a reception to receive guests."

Suren listened and shrugged, "Okay."

Thinking of something, he said again, "By the way, do you know that Lady Portia is a follower of the Outer Gods?"

Hearing this, Yekaterina's eyes paused slightly, "No wonder."

…

Just after Suren left, the Reghaedi people didn't rush to leave.

Everyone could see that "Fick's" attitude was very different from what they had expected.

They held a brief high-level family meeting.

"Fick doesn't look easy to control. The Lance family is okay, this fourth princess is still well-behaved. I think that Fick won't obediently hand over the information of the Dawn Organization, probably because he thinks he has some ability as the Death God, and his wings have hardened."

"It is true that we should knock him down a bit. But it doesn't matter, after all, the marriage has been completed, and Fick's attitude is not important to the overall situation."

"That's right. That 'Mr. Mirror' is an eighth-tier, but he is just a person like Oleg, the King of the North Sea, and there is nothing to be afraid of. It is good to subdue him, but it is not a problem if we can't subdue him. We should take this marriage as an opportunity to find better opportunities to extend the family's power to Lunden."

"That's right, now that the Loenese political situation is shaking, it is indeed the best opportunity for us."

"..."

"By the way, is it appropriate for us to do this with the Scarlet Potion? I always feel like there is something wrong."

"The potion is fine. I have personally confirmed this with Her Majesty the Queen. There are indeed some hidden secrets in it, but for now, we can only choose to stand on one side. Either stand with the royal family, or stand with several opposition parliamentarians. Now the Loenese Parliament is controlled by several parliamentarians, and the power has been divided, and the days of the Bonaparte royal family are not good. Empress Charlotte has few helpers to use, and our Reghaedi is definitely someone she must rely on. I just went to the palace yesterday, and Her Majesty the Queen also promised me personally that she will give more resources to the South in the future. This is a great opportunity for us. If we want to get support, we must also let the Queen see our attitude..."

"Yes. Her Majesty the Queen is right. Supporting the royal family is indeed our best choice. We are now married to the Lance family, and Duke Raphael also has the intention of attracting cooperation. Obviously, we can get more resources, so there is no need to put all our eggs in one basket."

"Agreed."

"..."

"William, you don't need to think too much, the eyes of the superiors should look farther. It's just a woman. I have already talked with Her Majesty the Queen, and will marry Princess Sophia to you in the future. That is a direct princess of the royal family who is much higher in status than this fourth princess of the Lance family..."

"..."