Chapter 234 The Last Straw
Chapter 234 The Last Straw
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Miss Kora?
Baron Talis's second daughter?
A tall figure immediately came to mind.
Baron Talis had four children, the first and third of whom were boys. His eldest son was still traveling, while his second son had joined the Lightbringers.
The eldest daughter also traveled abroad and was said to be going to marry the son of a viscount from the south, while Kora stayed with Baron Talis and grew up.
She will turn 18 this spring.
Zivan looked at Mag.
"Have their arrangements been finalized?"
"Yes."
Mag nodded, then added.
"Gaimul boasted to me yesterday that once he has completed the reorganization of the new soldiers, Baron Taliss will allow him to start a family with Miss Cora."
New soldiers?
Zivan recalled that there were some unfamiliar faces in the Baron's mansion.
He just didn't pay attention to it along the way.
But that's not important.
If Gaimour and Kora's marriage is indeed settled, his enmity against Gaimour will undoubtedly be an enmity against the Talis family.
"Oh."
Zwan had considered the risks, but he still looked completely unconcerned.
"That guy Gaymuller just talks nonsense. His words aren't credible."
Everyone knows that guy likes to exaggerate his achievements.
Apart from being slightly stronger and braver, Gaimour was no different from a thief.
The townspeople all knew this, and not many soldiers respected that guy.
Why won't this guy listen to advice?
Mag didn't know what to say.
But he couldn't just watch Ziwang die like that.
"elder brother……"
Manaka forced back her sobs and spoke slowly.
"Please don't go, okay? It's just the two of us at home now. I...I don't want you to die, sob sob sob..."
They had just met.
As she spoke, she began to sob again.
Ziwan can no longer remain calm.
He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and clenched his fists.
Feeling the resistance from the parchment in his hand, he looked at the roll of parchment.
Snapped!
Ziwang abruptly threw the parchment on the ground.
"I don't even have a family anymore, what use is it to me?"
He started by roaring, but as he spoke, he unconsciously clenched his teeth and lowered his voice.
"Oh dear, it's parchment after all..."
Seeing that his emotions had finally returned to his face, Mag quickly picked up the parchment.
He paused, taken aback, upon seeing the text and the red wax emblem bearing the coat of arms of the Baron Talis family.
"What is this?"
It looks like some kind of document?
"Inhale...exhale—"
Zivan took another deep breath.
"I brought back Baron Talis's lost armor and the troll's head. He appointed me as the head of East River Manor, and my family will no longer have to pay taxes."
He lost his family!
Even if these preferential treatments are implemented, in the end, it won't be much different from when he was a soldier!
Mag looked at the documents in front of him and fell silent.
"suck--"
Even Baron Talis couldn't get the armor and the troll's head back, but her brother did!
Manaka looked up at Zwan.
"Brother, you've suffered so much."
Ziwang's eyes reddened again.
"I'm late."
Although Gaimour had always been at odds with him, the Baron would ultimately tend to favor him when making his judgment, given that he had done more merit.
Therefore, he never took Gaimour's attitude to heart.
But this time, Gaimour actually did something like this!
The Baron actually married Kora to such a despicable fellow!
"Let's not talk about this for now."
When Mag saw the siblings starting to blame each other, he quickly interrupted them.
He slapped the parchment against Zwan's forearm with one hand and grabbed Manaka's arm with the other.
Then he tried to pull it apart.
It didn't move.
Even if Manaka's hand is pulled away, it will quickly slip away and then hug Zwan again.
Mag turned to look at Zwan with a helpless expression.
"Take Manaka and become the head of the manor first. This grudge cannot be avenged now; you two should get away from here first."
For ordinary townspeople, leaving town to become a manor leader is definitely a punishment.
This means life becomes more inconvenient, and there are more tax categories...
But it couldn't be more fitting for Zwan now!
"no."
Manaka looked at Zwan.
"Brother, Gaimour might still cause me trouble. You should go to the manor. I can hide in the church."
"The new pastor is a good man; he won't be like the previous pastors."
Facing the gazes of the two men, Zivan began to ponder.
Should I really let my sister join the church?
Even if they were to receive protection, they would most likely have to join the church and start as servants.
Absolutely not!
He only has this one family now, and he must give his sister a better life.
Find an opportunity to kill Gaimour?
He was somewhat confident in his ability to use force.
But Gaymur must have been on guard.
Not to mention that Gamour might actually be getting married to Miss Cora.
If he makes a move, his sister will never be able to show her face in Talis again!
Are we going to let her hide in the baker's house for the rest of her life?
Zivan looked at Mag.
Not at all.
Even if this guy is in love with his sister, he wouldn't feel comfortable handing Manaka over.
Let's not even talk about the fact that Manaka will no longer be able to work in the future.
Even if Mag really wanted to raise her, even if he only taught Manaka some small tasks around the house, it would definitely be noticed.
The town is only so big, and Mag's house is even smaller.
If Gaimour really got the power, a thorough search would have revealed it.
That would not only harm Manaka, but also Mag.
Mag and Zwan stared at each other.
He saw a conflicted look in the eyes of his personal guard.
This made his breathing slow down a bit.
"elder brother."
Manaka saw through the crack in the door that it was already dark outside, and she knew she couldn't hesitate any longer.
"You should leave the town first; maybe you can bring me out later."
Ziwang followed her gaze to the doorway.
The wooden door now resembled a cage, and he and Manaka were like wild beasts trapped inside.
The world outside, turning from blue to black, made him feel as if he and the cage were being sunk into water.
He had never felt so oppressed even when he was in the goblin tribe...
Goblin tribe?
Ziwan looked up at his sister's face.
His dusty face showed concern and determination.
His sister was willing to suffer.
But he couldn't let her suffer anymore!
"Mage."
Zwan's gaze fell on Mag again.
"Um?"
Mag got serious.
Has this guy finally made a decision?
"Lend me a bag. The biggest kind."
Zivan made his demands.
"I'm going to that manor tonight to become its leader."
"it is good."
Mag turned and walked toward the storage area.
"What do you need? I can give you some multigrain bread."
"No."
Ziwan shook his head and then looked at Manaka and spoke.
"Put Manaka inside. I'll take her away."
Manaka curled the corners of her mouth.
She seemed to want to laugh.
But she quickly suppressed her smile and frowned.
"Take me with you?"
"right."
Ziwang nodded.
"I'll take you away from here."
He realized that he was now like a wild beast trapped in a cage and thrown into the water.
Even if it's just the last straw, he has to hold on tight!
Mag's gaze lingered on the brother and sister for a moment.
"Okay, then I'll give you some more bread and hay, but don't let anyone else know."
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