Chapter 8: Verlin Yakmonton

"The Yakmonton family, I remember this family has always been very mysterious, maintaining a mysterious style. Although the entire family has considerable power within the empire, they strangely refrain from getting involved in various power struggles."
Yiren recalled the records she had seen in the family library about the Arkhampton family, and then furrowed her brow, saying, "That trial, I remember it was called the Northwind Purgatory, right?"
"That's right, every successor of the Arcmonton family must go to a secret realm called the Northern Wind Prison. It is said to be a complete plane... Anyway, coming out of there means that the Arcmonton family will have a true heir."
Bass nodded.
Elin was somewhat puzzled and said, "I remember Grand Duke Siago's age is not that old, so why is he in such a rush to establish a successor? And that young girl, how can they be in such a hurry to have her participate in the trial?"
"Who knows? As far as I know, the Duke Sigeoya became the successor of the Ackmington family at the age of thirty-six, making him the youngest successor in the history of the Ackmington family."
Basso scratched his head, wearing a puzzled expression.
In his opinion, it seemed like the Duke of Sigeo wanted to send his own daughter to die, but that didn't make sense because it was said that the Duke loved his daughter very much.
Iren pondered for a moment and shook her head, saying, "This family is really quite peculiar. Regardless, the Grand Duke is not even seventy years old yet, and he may have even more children in the future. It's quite unexpected to see such urgency, to be honest..."
"By the way, this should have happened not long ago, right?"
"Yes, indeed. It was only two days after you left Campbell Province that this news reached here. But no matter what, that young lady's identity is extraordinary. Don't you plan to get in touch with her?"
Eileen's reaction, on the other hand, was indifferent.
She simply shook her head and said, "If she's with Chris now, then we might see her soon. After all, you know Chris's personality..."
"Haha! That's true, every time he comes, he always looks for you and brings along a bunch of people. He says you have a gloomy personality and yet there are rumors that you enjoy having tea parties with young aristocrats. It's all because of him."
Ba Si couldn't help but laugh.
Ellen said in a flat tone, "That's not it. It's nice to have more people gather together for afternoon tea and chat. Although I don't like to socialize with some messy noble descendants, it feels good to have friends to chat with. And even though I can't know about some very hidden secrets, various gossip during the conversation can still broaden my horizons."
Although it was Chris who initially invited some friends to join him for afternoon tea, it has become his own personal activity.
“威拉德和尤因那两个小子，因为这个可是对你警惕了好一阵子。”
巴斯随口道。
与不是一个母亲的大哥，还有一个母亲的四弟之间发生的往事，并没有让伊伦的神情发生变化，他如同说陌生人一样道：“他们两个，无需在意，既然认为我是在拉拢人，那就让他们这么认为就好了，反正不管如何，这也确实算是一种拉拢的行为。”
Bath was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Indeed, Master Irlen, you are quite interesting..."
"Let's call it a day for today, I also need to go back and prepare some things."
"Alright then, I'll take my leave."
Watching Bass leave.
Eren sat quietly for a moment, before muttering softly to himself once the half-man was completely gone, "Are you trying to remind me by telling me this? It seems like you have some thoughts, Bass."
Is it to stir up trouble, or to make him strive for the count's position?
Or is it just to give him some self-preservation capability?
Erin pondered calmly.
……
Four days later, in the mansion in Campbell City, Erin welcomed several guests in the garden.
"Long time no see, Iris. Have you still not awakened your bloodline?"
"Chris, with his chestnut-colored hair, casually skipped over the guiding butler and plopped himself down on a chair. He seemed completely unaware of noble etiquette, with his shirt collar unbuttoned and open, as if he couldn't care less. Yet, this actually gave him a somewhat dashing and carefree vibe."
Eren took a look at his cousin and put down the book in his hand, sighing, "Don't meddle in obvious matters like this."
His eyes didn't have the characteristics after the awakening of the Orcmos bloodline, so it wasn't obvious to him that he hadn't awakened.
After the bloodline of the Ochmos family awakens, three white dots will appear in each of their eyes, and the pupils will turn into gray vertical slits, just like dragon eyes or snake eyes.
As the bloodline develops to a certain extent, the white dots will gradually disappear. Count Hornberg has developed to a very high level, and his eyes are pure gray vertical pupils without a single white dot.
However, the reason why Okmos is called the Dragon-eyed Aristocrat by respected individuals and called Snake Guy by enemies is because there is no connection between their bloodline and dragons, even if the sub-species of dragons have any connection.
So in their eyes, there is no overwhelming pressure that is commonly associated with the awakening of dragon blood descendants, which gives those who are hostile an excuse to belittle them.
Of course, according to the Ocmos family's research on their own bloodline, although the records of the bloodline's origin have been lost, it is also inferred that it is likely formed by the mutation of magical power.
Otherwise, Yilun would say now that if I awakened, I would stare you to death.
Looking at Chris coming behind, led by another servant.
Yilun stood up and walked forward a few steps, raised his left hand, with two fingers placed in front of his forehead, and slightly bowed.
This is a greeting used among aristocrats with no feudal relationship.
"Miss Verlin, I must say your arrival has truly surprised me. Please forgive Chris for his rudeness."
A girl stood in front of Irene, dressed in a riding outfit, like a female knight. However, what caught one's attention was her age, as she looked to be only eleven or twelve years old.
Vivian Ackmountain faced Ellen and performed a curtsy, but because she was wearing pants, she lifted the hem of her garment instead.
"Alright, my cousin, you two don't need so much formality. This way, the young lady in front of you will feel more comfortable!"
Chris is shouting on the side, which is giving Ellen a headache.
He turns around with a pained expression and says, "Chris, no matter what, you are being too rude, aren't you?"
What do you think Yekmonton is?
He roared in his heart, unable to say what he didn't say.
He thought that when Kris came to find him, he would bring this young duke, but he didn't expect it to be such a way! There was no courtesy at all, just directly brought people in. Did he think that Vilyn's relationship with him was the same as his own?