Unexpectedly, it succeeded on the first try!

This went so smoothly that he found it unbelievable. He actually had more confidence in Luo Yan's second plan — specifically, after the initial big picture failed, they would privately offer a larger promise to the first group that reached out to them.

"Of course it's true," Lumier smiled slightly and continued, "Moreover, Marshal Aber has invited Prince Colin to attend his second son's coming-of-age ceremony... So far, the Officer Faction believes our Prince Colin is one of 'their own'."

Upon hearing this, Ticky was momentarily speechless and dumbfounded.

It took him a long time to slowly digest this huge information, and the anxiety and worry in his heart disappeared in an instant, turning into unconcealable joy.

"Thank heavens... Saint Sis above," he muttered, touching his chest, "I was really afraid Prince Colin couldn't handle such a big occasion."

Lumier gave a slight smile.

"You should go with him. I've heard that many people at the banquet are interested in Baron Cosia's story."

Ticky smiled bashfully, chuckled twice, but didn't speak.

"I... I'd better not. I wouldn't want to hinder that esteemed lord... Besides, it's clear that when I'm not by his side, he performs even better."

Lumier looked at him meaningfully, didn't comment on his words, yet didn't expose his deepest thoughts.

Actually, it doesn't matter.

Just like whether Sir Dantes's family truly appreciates the kindness of Lord Demon King, only the naive care excessively about gratitude while neglecting what's truly important.

The Lord Demon King merely requires them to play their roles, not to step out of the script to do something unnecessary.

That's enough.

Once a grand trend forms, it won't shift due to individual will... this point has already been proven in Thunder City.

Ticky hadn't seen it.

But he witnessed everything with his own eyes.

"What's next? What instructions does that esteemed lord have? Or rather... how does he expect me to cooperate with his plan?" Ticky's face once again showed confidence, his previously sunken chest also straightened up, just like a rooster seeing the sunrise.

Even the Regent King could be 'settled' by the Demon King, who in his eyes is practically an invincible Demon God!

Following behind this great lord, one simply feels so secure!

Watching Baron Cosia's change of demeanor, Lumier smiled lightly and calmly continued.

"Two things. First, you need to teach Sir Dantes how to be a true noble, from where to live to what clothes to wear."

"How...how to teach this?!" Ticky froze, staring at him in surprise.

Lumier, however, didn't explain, and continued.

"The second thing, Lord Demon King is very unhappy with your progress. The first day could be excused as you were unfamiliar with the environment, so he didn't say anything. But now you've been back for two days, yet you only humiliated a nobody, and then nothing? What about the noble who originally seized your land? Wasn't it Baron Devor? Just let it go like that?"

Seeing Ticky couldn't respond, he continued.

"That esteemed lord was quite impressed with you, considering your performance at the port, and yet you wasted a whole day just waiting at the hotel."

Ticky blushed, cleared his throat, and said.

"I must clarify! I wasn't just staying at the hotel doing nothing. I was handling the tasks he assigned me! As for revenge, it's just that I'm looking for the opportunity..."

He certainly wanted revenge, but he couldn't just go straight up and confront them about what happened in that land transaction ten years ago, could he?

What's the use of that!

The case from ten years ago has long been settled, trying to overturn it would involve more than just him and Baron Devor's families; it would involve the entire system.

To avoid harming 'innocents,' he must find a new way, and surely, Lord Demon King hopes for this as well!

Ticky had no doubt that since they haven't come to contact him yet, they must be vigilantly guarding. This further complicates his plan for revenge.

Seeing Ticky's troubled look, Lumier said nothing, but took out a fresh newspaper from his bosom.

"Here's the opportunity."

"What's this..."

Ticky instinctively received the newspaper from Lumier's hand, and as soon as the words fell, his bewildered expression transformed into raging anger, his hand unconsciously clenching it tightly.

On the lower right corner of the paper was a line of text —

[Land for Rent in Devor Region: Fertile land (15 square kilometers) suitable for grape cultivation. Gentlemen who love pastoral life are welcome to invest in wineries here.]

Ticky knew very well that the Devor Region absolutely does not have fifteen square kilometers, but adding Baron Cosia's Territory just hits the mark!

He gritted his teeth in hatred and said.

"They dare..."

"They actually dare to 'melt' your title." Lumier glanced at him, smiled, and continued gentled, "I must say, I'm quite surprised. In the Campbell Duchy, a baron's territory must be at least twenty square kilometers, yet the Imperial doesn't seem to have such a restriction?"

The whole Devor Region amounts to merely fifteen square kilometers, and according to Ticky, about half of that seems to belong to the former "Baron Cosia."

Ticky remained silent for a while, quietly putting down the newspaper and sat on a nearby high stool, moodily speaking.

"After all, there are so many nobles here, how could there be so many twenty-square-kilometer areas to distribute, especially in the Imperial's directly controlled province."

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