Chapter 3: ----------Scroll No. III----------
| Great Hall |
The chandelier of the dome shone slightly in the setting sun. Under him was a simple yet beautiful wooden throne inlaid with two-inch ruby representing the authority of the Wymborne House.
This is Callyx's second time, yet he didn't have time to study this unfamiliar environment. All his attention was attracted by the person in front of him.
Callyx called the Head Maid Joan and asked, "Is he the man who rescued me from the sea?"
Joan looked a little nervous, and her sweaty hand scratched her skirt, "yes, milord"
Callyx frowned slightly, making Joan more nervous. After the Old Chamberlain was dealt with vigorously, she could not help but realize that the little Lord in front of her was different from the old Earl who was extremely addicted to alchemy and ignored the government affairs of the castle…
She's a little worried if the innocent Joseph would be punished.
The Former Callyx was swept away by the waves because of his own playfulness and the former Chamberlain was careless and negligent.
At that time, there were a lot of male servants, but the only one who didn't hesitate to save him was Joseph.
After being rescued, Callyx had a high fever.
In an era when illness can kill people, Joseph was convicted. The charge is that he did not rescue the little Earl earlier, causing the Callyx to become unconscious with a high fever.
It sounds ridiculous, but such charges are completely feasible throughout the Western Continent.
Aristocratic privilege is above all else.
The lives of civilians and slaves are as low as dust.
Joseph won't be convicted. However, if Callyx dies, the former Head Chamberlain will be the first to bear the brunt. In order to shirk responsibility and escape punishment, he naturally wants to find someone to carry the pot.
High rank "officials" were killing people, and Joseph Taylor has no way to resist.
Callyx had no idea he was in prison hence he ordered to bring the servant to the Grand Hall. Joseph was quickly escorted into the room and knelt on the cold floor. Life in prison for two days was probably a bit difficult.
His face was pale, his lips were dry, and there was a little scum on his chin, but his hair was neatly combed behind his head. Although his clothes were slightly dirty, there were few wrinkles, and they just stuck to his body because of dampness.
He took care of himself well, and his spirit was not tortured by unreasonable charges, his expression was plain, without the slightest fear or anxiety.
Callyx retracted his gaze, and his decision to let him go after giving some rewards changed.
"Name."
The tender voice sounded.
Joseph raised his eyes, which has been looking down since he entered.
He saw the young Earl sitting in the middle of the wide chair, his feet not reaching the floor, his round cheeks could not see the redness caused by high fever, showing a healthy color.
"Joseph Taylor, my lord."
"Do want to get rid of the charges?" Callyx said, "I can give you a chance."
Of course, Joseph thought, "My Lord, please make it clear."
"Then, serve by my side. If I am satisfied, you will naturally be innocent."
"…Yes, sir."
This request is a bit strange and puzzling for Joseph because it's so easy. After all, serving the Earl is his obligation and responsibility, even though not directly.
The former second-class manservant was not qualified to serve the Earl directly. His main work was to clean the castle and cultivate the fields, but Callyx can fell that this person can help him, so he bet his chances.
'let me observe him for a while.'
***
It's been two days, but Joseph showed a satisfactory performance to his new job as a butler.
He was now standing at Callyx's side.
His work is the most tiring, but at least it is rewarding. In addition to closely following the Earl, he had to meticulously work hard, his treatment was much better than before…
Especially after the great disaster, the little lord became clever and calm, and there was no deliberately difficult behavior. After gradually adapting, Joseph became more comfortable with his new duties.
For Callyx, he tested his ideas.
'Joseph is indeed a man of careful thought and serious work.'
He observed Callyx's habits before getting up early and before going to bed, and after silently jotting it down, he will arrange everything properly and reasonably. He will pay attention to what Callyx must do every day. Learn, and familiarize himself with it in advance, so as to ensure that he can answer immediately when asked.
Joseph gets along well with the servants in the castle, and is impeccable in terms of manners, bearing, etiquette, etc.
What's more, he didn't hesitate to save others.
He was still calm after he was put into prison, paid attention to his manners and didn't let himself show his embarrassment. This is the main reason why Callyx decided to change his mind.
During the period, Joseph gave him a surprise.
"You can read?"
He was a little surprised because Joseph quickly sorted out all the books he accidentally dropped.
Callyx, at first was already having suspicions because he observes how Joseph greeted him, unlike the other servants that uses 'milord', Joseph will always say 'my lord', this hints that the person attained basic education.
"Yes, my lord, my great-great-grandfather was awarded the Baron title." Joseph replied.
On the Western Continent, titles are all hereditary, and only the last Baron can be awarded by merit.
In addition, civilians have no chance of promotion. It's hard to be able to read, and it's even harder to be awarded the title of a baron. If you get it and then lose it, you must experience great changes.
Now Joseph has no relatives and only friends. Callyx has no intention of poking his wounds. No wonder he is not like an ordinary manservant, and some etiquette is very good.
The investigation is over.
Callyx said directly, "Are you willing to be Wynborne's Chamberlain?"
Joseph's pupils contracted.
He didn't expect and didn't prepare to hear this sentence. From the second-class manservant to the position of Chamberlain, the span was a little big, and he could not help standing in the same place for a moment.
But he reacted quickly and bowed his head, "I am willing, my Lord."
As the sun light dimmed from the window to every corner of the house, all the noises and activities slowed down like following the calm setting of the sun on the horizon.
Callyx sat on a chair, as if he was enveloped in golden light. He stretched out his hand, "From today on, you will be loyal to me."
Joseph knelt on one knee, kissed Callyx's little white, short, and fat hand on his forehead, and said softly and devoutly,
"To the seventh Array of the Eight-pointed star, the loyalty of the Vassal. I, Joseph Taylor will always be loyal to my lord, Earl Callyx Wymborne"
[Certain Condition Detected. Requirements Met for Unlocking | Loyalty Stat | and | Crown's Verdict |]
System booting… new data has been adapted successfully
[Crown System Lv.1
Host: Callyx Wymborne [Earl of the Uxila Territory]
Status: Grade 0, Unknown
Strength – 45 Command – 75
Intellect – 55 Politics – 49
Loyalty- 100
Special Trait – Charisma lv. 2, Crown's Verdict lv. 0
Territory – Seaside territory.
Population – 1,345 people.
Funds – 63 gold.
Main Products – Wheat, Barley, Oat.
Army Strength – 1 Knight, 3 Cavalry, 20 Infantry, 5 Archers.
Available Developments – Salt
***
System Booting... Due to Host |Loyalty| Stat, Territory tab has been upgraded.
As soon as the voice fell, there was a sudden change in his vision. A three-dimensional map of the Western Continent slowly rises on the system interface.
There are seas, mountains, and water… There are also two empires, all small countries, cities…
[Light up the host's existing territory: Uxila Earldom (seaside)]
With the sound of System, a gray small remote city near the sea in the Kingdom of Efilyn instantly fades away and becomes a clear color.
He stood there with his mouth agape for quite a while. Callyx,
"Loyalty Stat?"
Loyalty Stat- able to discern the quantized level of loyalty of a person
Before he absorbed the information another prompt appeared
[Potential product has been detected iron mine on the Sierra Mountain 2 km. north of Uxila. Attached is a map showing the detailed location.]
Callyx was startled, "Iron mine."
He knows that this is a widely used iron is, if he can refine it as steel, only the heaven knows what huge impact that this brings to his plans. The only question is how he can bring Sierra Mountain into the territory and become his own private property.
Gazing at the gray Sierra Mountain in the map, Callyx is lost in thought. For the time being, let's put the problem of Sierra Mountain on the shelf.
"My Lord, are you feeling well?"
"I am fine, I just thought of something relevant"
Now he was able to check the status of his territory at a glance as if he was playing a simulation game. There was also something else he could find out.
Crown's Verdict lv. 0: Able to estimate the value of someone to in order to judge their qualities.] [Can be used once a week.
Reaching that line of thought He was now able to completely see the special traits of his subordinate, Callyx immediately confirmed the abilities of the man named Joseph.
[Joseph Taylor]
Chamberlain (New) LV.1
Strength – 17 Command – 28
Intellect – 71 Politics – 75
Loyalty – 88
Special Trait – Improvise, Agriculture.
Improvise LV.4: Even in the face of unforeseen circumstances, react to them with the best possible method.
Agriculture LV.6: A deep understanding of farming. Increases the amount of produce from the farmland. Reduce the effects of drought and flooding to a minimum.
'Good, he's a talent.'
Confirming Joseph's ability was like welcoming sweet rain during a drought for Callyx.
He had planned on making this man return to his job and give reward by promoting him to a butler. After checking Joseph's ability, however, it seemed like he has untapped potential. Even though Joseph had a lower level, his current ability was much higher.
This meant he had the potential for a huge amount of growth in the future.
'I need to grab him no matter what if his ability is this good at only level 1, but Joseph breathes a sigh of relief.
Callyx then saw this new Chamberlain in a different light. Joseph was of level 1 and had over 71 Intellect. A common scribe had about 25 intellect, so it was a very high intellect for a Chamberlain. On the top of that, a loyalty reaching 88 showed just how straight-faced of a man he was. In terms of ability as well, having a politics surpassing 60 with the special trait Improvise was proof he was doing a good job managing his castle even though he just started.
'Of all the personnel I have currently, he is indeed the most useful one.'
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