Original Vampire

The study is very quiet.

Only the rustle of writing.

That was Colin writing to the Marquis Dawson.

After being reminded by Knight Charl, Colin immediately realized that if he needed a horse and armor, it was better to go to Marquis Garcia than to Marquis Dawson.

This dwarf Marquis is actually Chief Steward of Black Cavalry, at least the former Chief Steward.

Colin doesn't know whether Marquis Dawson is willing to help himself, but he has to give it a try.

After writing a sincerely worded letter, Colin dripped sealing wax on the opening of the envelope, stamped it with the emblem of the Anglia family, and then handed it to Charl: "Send your person to send this letter to Ironforge."

"Yes, my lord!"

After Knight Charl left, Colin couldn't wait to hold up the water glass and drank the blood in it.

Then he waited with peace of mind.

...

However, after waiting for most of the day, I still didn't wait for the familiar feeling of fever.

What's the matter?

Don’t the blood of descendant, like the blood slave, help you advance?

Colin is a little depressed.

But then, he remembered again, didn't he have two high-level Knights who were not Vampire Race?

Moreover, Lego is still the third rank Knight.

Just get his blood...

Colin paced back and forth in the study, thinking about how to "borrow" some blood from this stupid big fellow.

Soon, he has a solution.

Opening the door, Colin called the guard at the door, instructed: "Go and inform Knight Lego to accompany me to go hunting in the suburbs tomorrow morning."

"Yes."

After the explanation, Colin returned to the study.

For a while, he didn't even know what to do.

After all, things have been allocated, he just needs to be responsible for the overall situation.

Being a leader is cool!

Colin leaned on the back of the chair, raised Erlang's legs, his eyes traversed in the study, and finally landed on the [Judgement Blade] hanging on the wall.

When I was free, Colin stepped forward, took down the sword bestowed by the Duke, and examined it carefully.

This is a typical Knight sword.

The length of the sword is about 80 cm, and the body is dark. The body of the sword is covered with flame-like lines. It is an inscribed Arcane array with a burning effect.

The blade is a sharp isosceles triangle, and under the sunlight, it glows with a chilling white light.

The grip can only be held with one hand and has a larger weight ball. It is believed that it can exert a strong spur formidable power in a horse war.

Looking at this Knight sword, Colin suddenly remembered what Marquis Garcia had said to him after the Marquis ceremony.

At that time, Colin had just been conferred as Viscount by Duke Saint Hild and bestowed [Judgement Blade].

At that time, Colin was also in the heat of his brain, and said to the duke an oath of unconditional loyalty.

This obviously stimulated Marquis Garcia, who was just betrayed by his big brother.

Now thinking about it, Colin suddenly feels that Duke Saint Hild treats himself so kindly, I am afraid that he deliberately wants to provoke his relationship with Marquis Garcia.

Of course, regret at this moment will not help.

Colin now thinks about the last words Marquis Garcia said to him:

"Go back and learn about the origin of [Judgement Blade] in your hand, and rethink what is True loyalty!"

The origin of [Judgement Blade]?

Colin suddenly became interested.

After receiving the sword enters sheathe, Colin left the study immediately.

He remembers that there is a special library in this castle.

After troll fell here, he ransacked the wealth of the Sudor family, but did not move the books in the library.

Obviously, books are not attractive to troll.

"Master Viscount!"

After arriving at the library, an old man with white beard and hair at the door immediately stood up and saluted.

"Are you the administrator here?"

"Yes, you can call me Quincy. Can I help you?"

Colin raised the Knight sword in his hand and asked: "Do you have any books about the origins of famous swords?"

"Judgement Blade?"

"Oh? You You know this sword?" Colin was a little surprised.

Quincy nodded, explained: "Yes, I was fortunate to have seen this sword in Winter City. At that time, it was still Duke Saint Hild's sword."

Colin narrowed his eyes.

To be able to recognize Duke Saint Hild's saber, it must not be crowded into the crowd to watch, but must be very close.

Colin doesn't believe that the administrator of a trifling's castle library can be so close to Duke Saint Hild.

"Have you always been an administrator here?"

"No, I used to serve as the tax officer of Ice Rock City."

Colin This was relieved.

In this World, the most important task of the nobility to govern the territory is actually to collect taxes.

And to become the tax officer of Ice Rock City, Quincy is already the core retainer of the Sudor family.

Of course, this was before he was transferred here as a library administrator.

"Then why were you transferred here?"

"Because I offended Viscount Sudor."

"How offended?"

Quincy hesitated, but said truthfully: "I once suggested that Viscount Sudor lower the commercial tax in Ice Rock City. Viscount Sudor was furious and deprived me of my position and transferred me here."

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"Reduce business tax?" Colin suddenly became interested.

The noble lords can't wait to increase taxes every day, and this former Ice Rock City tax officer actually wants to reduce taxes, no wonder he will be dismissed by Viscount Sudor.

However, Colin felt that he might have found the treasure.

"Then tell me, why do you want to lower the commercial tax?"

A rays of light flashed in Quincy's eyes, and said eagerly:

"Your Excellency, if you have read Ice Rock City’s tax documents in previous years, you will understand that in this city, agricultural tax is not the largest income, but commercial tax is!

Ice Rock City Located in the northeast corner of the northern border, a large number of caravans that travel between the northern border and the firmament ice will pass here. This is the root cause of the prosperity of Ice Rock City.

However, Ice Rock City is not without competitors.

There are still two or three cities on the northern border that are qualified to compete with us.

So, if you want more merchants to pass through here, you must give them over More benefits.

That is, lower business taxes!"

Colin asked with a smile, "But in this way, my taxes are also lowered?"

"no! Although the tax rate has been reduced, the base of the tax will increase, and the total amount of tax will not necessarily decrease!

I have calculated that as long as you do it properly, you don’t need it at all. Worry about the reduction in tax revenue.

Moreover, more caravans also mean that Ice Rock City hotels will be full, pubs will be noisy day and night, food, clothing, medicine, etc. will be in short supply! Local merchants will Earn a lot of money from these transit caravans, and the whole city will become more prosperous!

Please believe me, there is not much potential for agricultural tax to be tapped!

Tax, but there is a lot to do!

If I do it, I’m sure I can double Ice Rock City’s commercial tax revenue within three years!

Within ten years, this This city will become the most dazzling jewel in the north!"

Colin looked at Quincy, who was flushed, and said nothing.

And Quincy gradually calmed down from his excitement.

Colin's silence made him think he had failed again.

However, he is also used to it.

Let the noble lords lower taxes, which is more uncomfortable than killing them.

"Sorry, Master Viscount. I'll take you to find a book..."

Just when Quincy gave up completely, Colin's voice suddenly sounded:

"Okay, I give you this opportunity."