Chapter 249 The Darcy Family’s Female Noble
The Darcy family was attacked by vampires and the whole family was killed - when the news spread, all the people of Inadilla were shocked.
The owner of Kane Territory, the Darcy family, who owned more than 20 large manors and farms, countless plots of land inside and outside the city, two factories in the factory area and shares of a large factory, more than 10,000 slaves and hundreds of private soldiers, was going to be gone? !
The nobles in the upper circle could no longer sit still. Male servants were sent out from house to house to inquire about the news. The ladies hurriedly visited each other and had secret conversations. They were jealous that the family wealth accumulated by the Darcy family for hundreds of years would be lost to the illegitimate son Charles Rex, and they were also worried that this illegitimate son would develop a big appetite and attack other families.
The housewives of middle-class families also visited the neighbors actively, especially those who depended on the Darcy family's property for their livelihood. They were not qualified to care where the Viscount's assets would flow, but they were concerned about whether their men could still keep their jobs.
After two days of rumors, the City Hall finally issued an obituary, mourning the loss of the Darcy family and formally stating that the City Hall would fully support Darcy's third granddaughter China Darcy, who survived the tragedy by living on a farm to recuperate, to inherit the Darcy family's assets, including the title, territory, and so on.
For a time, China Darcy, the young lady who was to inherit a large fortune (predestined), became the name that the Quannadri people were most concerned about.
After the tragedy, Darcy's mansion, which had become notorious because of the dozens of blood-dripping coffins carried out by the night watchmen and people were afraid to approach, became lively again.
Mrs. Virgil, wearing a black veil, forced herself to get out of the carriage and saw a number of carriages belonging to familiar families parked in front of Darcy's slightly tidied courtyard.
"These opportunistic guys don't have time to see me, but they dare to come to this haunted house to curry favor with the new female Countess!" Lady Virgil hated in her heart.
After the rumor spread from the city hall that Everwang Territory had taken the initiative to declare war on Lord Innadri, the people she was on good terms with treated her like a plague. Not only did they not want to help her with advice or plead for her, they even refused to see her.
The action of starting with "Rex's lover" was clearly discussed by Mrs. Virgil and the ladies when they were drinking tea and chatting, and everyone should have been involved. But because the "Nightmare Butcher" only targeted the Virgil family, the other families turned a deaf ear and dumb!
All the original servants in Darcy's mansion were killed, and the current servants were all transferred from farms in the country, and they couldn't even recognize the family crests of the city's nobles. The new gatekeeper didn't know that the status of the lady in the black veil was already in jeopardy, and he came forward in a flattering manner, bending over to invite Mrs. Virgil in.
Mrs. Virgil walked through the courtyard with her housekeeper and maid with her head held high. Even though she was very nervous and unsure whether she could seek help from the new lady, she could not tolerate exposing her embarrassing side.
There were many people sitting in the hall which had been thoroughly ransacked by the undead.
There were a lot of people, but the atmosphere was not very warm, and could even be described as cold ...
The reason... was that next to Miss China Darcy, who was wearing a black dress and a black veil, sat the Lord of Innadri, Charles Rex.
Mrs. Virgil entered the hall under the guidance of the doorman. When she saw the man next to Miss China, she almost couldn't resist the urge to run away - why was he here!
Of course Charlie Rex will be here.
Today was the day when Miss China Darcy returned to Darcy Mansion to be the hostess, suppressing her grief. He had to support this vulnerable lady on behalf of the City Hall. Others might not be aware of this, but he could not be unaware that China Darcy was not recuperating from illness, but because she failed to "seduce" him and was swept to the countryside to be arranged to get married.
The Darcy family has hundreds of side branches, and the main branch that can enter the succession line is not really dead... In addition to Miss China, there are two grandchildren who are studying in the royal capital and an older granddaughter who married to another place.
The City Hall will not take advantage of the great changes in Darcy's family to swallow up Darcy's property without caring about their manners. The reason is very simple. If the lords of Innaderli are people who do not abide by the rules of the game, then there is no way to establish a new order in Innaderli.
The correct way to defeat the old rules is to come up with new rules that are more reasonable and more in line with the interests of the majority to replace the old rules.
There is no constructive direction, only destructive tendencies. This is not what a legitimate regime should do.
Let alone the political power, even if it is the head of a family, if this head does things unfairly and all the rules are to protect his own interests, once the children come of age, the family will also fall apart...
Of course, it is not realistic to say that the City Hall has no selfish motives - the biggest selfish motive is that Rex and Ms. Zhao both believe that the Darcy family cannot have a strong heir.
Based on the needs of the City Hall, of course the third granddaughter China Darcy, who has a lower inheritance order and lives in Innadri, is more suitable to become the next generation of Viscount of the Darcy family than the grandson who has the advantage of family resources, can go to school in the Royal Academy in the capital, and has certain political resources.
To make this happen, the City Hall had to act quickly enough - when the official obituary mourning the victims of the Darcy family was issued, the request for the Darcy family to succeed to the viscountship had already been sent to the royal capital a day and a half ago; even if the two young masters of the Darcy family rushed back as soon as they heard the news, it would be too late.
Anyway, the undead have already thoroughly plundered the Darcy mansion and confirmed that Viscount Darcy did not leave a will before his death. As long as the title of the Darcy family is still on the head of the main heir of the Darcy family and the assets of the Darcy family are ensured to be passed on intact to this heir, even if those two young masters with the resources of the royal capital want to make trouble, they will not find an excuse... it will be very stable.
"It's Mrs. Virgil." Charlie Rex remained calm and nodded to the distraught lady. "Please take a seat. Are you here to comfort Miss China as well?"
Mrs. Virgil squeezed out a voice from between her teeth with difficulty: "Yes...Sir. Miss China, please accept my condolences."
China Darcy, her face completely covered by the black veil hanging from her hat, bowed slightly numbly.
Charles Rex didn't care much about Lady Virgil who sat stiffly among the ladies. He turned to China Darcy and said, "The old viscount's unfortunate experience makes people extremely sympathetic. This is something that no one wants to see. However, the Darcy family still has many family members, and many people rely on the Darcy family for survival. I hope Miss China can cheer up as soon as possible, take on the responsibility of the head of the family, and let the people who are closely connected with the Darcy family return to normal life faster."
This official and somewhat inhumane tone does not sound like what a respectable gentleman would say to the family of the deceased, especially when the family member is a young, unmarried woman... It is somewhat cruel.
It's not that Rex doesn't know how to be gentle and considerate to women, but he needs to express a clear attitude to the nobles in this room - he will never support Miss China to take the throne and then use marriage as a means to achieve the goal of gaining both wealth and power.
At the same time, it is also a warning to these greedy guys: As long as I, Lord , then neither can you.
The thick veil blocked China Darcy's face, so her expression could not be seen. From her slightly trembling body, it seemed that she found it difficult to accept Charlie Rex's cold attitude.
Of course...it could also be that she had never thought of inheriting the title, and felt uneasy about the future because of Rex's words.
After hesitating for a while, China Darcy seemed to realize that she should react. She nodded slightly and said in a hoarse voice, "I understand, Mr. Rex."
Such a weak reaction made the ladies in the room frown.
The noble women of the Rhine Kingdom are not the "living furniture" of the neighboring Norsk Federation. The daughter of a viscount should not be so miserable.
Especially Mrs. Virgil, who shamelessly came to ask for help holding on to the last glimmer of hope, her heart sank to the bottom - this little girl didn't have any of the aura of the old viscount at all!
Rex softened his tone slightly and said, "It is indeed a bit harsh to ask such a young lady like you, Miss China, but the Darcy family is an important family in Innadri. For the stability of Innadri, the Darcy family must recover as soon as possible. You are an excellent heir to the Darcy family, and I think you can do it."
China Darcy probably expected that her performance was not very good, so she said in a firmer voice: "Thank you for your trust, Mr. Rex. I will do my best to shoulder the responsibility of the family."
Among the ladies, the lady from the Frank family suddenly looked a little ugly.
When the old viscount was alive, the city hall took sides and supported the Franks in their fight against the Darcys. After the old viscount passed away, the city hall actually stood on the side of the Darcys so clearly. Naturally, the Franks did not feel very good about it.
Rex didn't notice the reaction of the women of the Frank family who were being embraced by the noble ladies. Even if he noticed, he wouldn't care...
The attitude of Yang, Ji Tang and Ms. Zhao towards these nobles was as if they were looking at dead bones in a tomb. This attitude also affected Rex - for the nobles who were keen on playing power games, just deal with them with corresponding means and don't let these guys get involved in real business.
So far, this strategy seems to be quite effective. These guys have been playing one palace intrigue after another, but it has not affected the series of policies implemented by the city hall.
The tax reform would definitely lead to a backlash from the nobles, but with the "chicken" of the Virgil family, they could temporarily deal with this group of "monkeys".
After expressing his support for the Darcy family, Rex looked at Mrs. Virgil, who had come to show her respect, with a sharp gaze, and said in a deep voice: "The letter of challenge from the City Hall will be delivered to your house within three days. Madam, please prepare for the territory war."
Everyone in the room immediately focused their attention on the Baroness, whose face was half covered by a veil.
Mrs. Virgil was shaking with anger...
He attacked a widowed noblewoman in public. This damn illegitimate child was as dishonorable as the black magician he followed!
Although she was angry, Mrs. Virgil dared not respond to Rex's words. The Cult of the Fiery Sun and the Bartles family were no match for Rex's undead army, and the Virgil family was even less likely to be a match.
The female Viscountess of the Darcy family whom Lady Virgil regarded as her lifeline was a wimp who obeyed Rex's orders... She really had no right to bargain.
"Mr. Rex, this matter... there are many misunderstandings." Mrs. Virgil tried to explain with the last glimmer of hope.
Rex turned his eyes away, bowed slightly to Miss China Darcy, stood up, and said, "Miss China, I will take my leave first--"
Mrs. Virgil saw that Rex did not want to argue with her at all. She was so angry that she could only stand up and bow her head in hatred: "Please wait a moment, Mr. Rex, the Virgil family cannot accept the challenge... Please allow the Virgil family to admit defeat."
Rex looked down at Mrs. Virgil who was bowing her head, shook his head, and said coldly: "Since you are a widow, I accept your surrender. The Virgil family has lost the honor of governing the territory on behalf of His Majesty the King, and the City Hall will take back Everwatch."
Mrs. Virgil gritted her teeth, suppressed the hatred in her heart, and said in a trembling voice: "The Virgil family accepts...your arrangement, Lord."
By admitting defeat in advance, at least the Virgil family could preserve as much of the property they had looted in Yongwang Territory as possible.
If both sides really go to war, the undead will leave nothing behind wherever they pass - the Darcy family, who are clearly victims, is a lesson!
Rex nodded with a straight face and strode away… The team that would take over Everlook Town was already ready, and they could take up their posts immediately.
On this side, Rex quietly ruined a "collective activity" of the players. On the other side, Yang Qiu, who made a small fortune from the looting of the undead, was invited by the Night Watch Captain Lynch Clark to go to the Sapphire Street Tobacco Club in Midtown to meet with Baron Norman from Moses Port.
On the day when Baron Norman put aside his pride and asked Captain Clark for help, unfortunately, a vampire massacre happened in Darcy's house. The night watchmen were busy cleaning up the miserable scene at Darcy's house. It took them a whole day and night just to shovel up the rotten meat and pile it up for the coffin. Baron Norman had to endure two more days of suffering.
After finally purifying the Darcy mansion, Captain Clark was able to spare some time to solve the strange incident that Baron Norman encountered...but he found that the abnormality of Baron Norman's body did not match the countless special event cases accumulated by the local church over the past thousand years, and there was no precedent at all.
Because Nadelli is a small place, there have only been eighteen disaster-numbered incidents over the past thousands of years. Captain Clark wanted to seek help from the Holy Land, which has more cases, but Baron Norman insisted not to tell more people about his situation (the people in the Holy Land would not keep his situation secret for a small local noble like him)... Captain Clark had to seek external help.
In the past, when the church encountered an incident that had no precedent in the local area, it would seek identification from spellcasters. Although the spellcasters had strange tempers, they were also very curious and would be happy to see something new... and willing to help. But now, there was only one spellcaster in Innadelli, and Captain Clark had no one else to turn to except Yang Qiu.
Yang Qiu also had a strong curiosity and came as soon as he heard the news.
