The Original Vampire

The study is very quiet.

Only the rustle of writing.

That was Colin writing to Marquis Dawson.

After being reminded by the knight Shire, Colin immediately realized that if he needed a horse and armor, it would be better to go to Marquis Dawson than to the Marquis of Garcia.

This dwarf Marquis is actually the chief steward of the Black Cavalry, at least the former chief steward.

Colin didn't know whether Marquis Dawson was willing to help himself, but he had 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 Angele family, and then handed it to Shire: "Send your person to send this letter to Marquis Dawson."

"Yes, my lord!"

After the knight Shire left, Colin couldn't wait to hold up the water glass and drink the blood in it.

Then he waited with peace of mind.

...

However, after waiting for a long time, he still didn't wait for the familiar feeling of fever.

What happened?

Is the blood of the descendant just like the blood of the blood slave, can’t help advance?

Colin was a little depressed.

But then, he remembered again, aren't there two high-level knights under his command who are not kinsmen.

Moreover, Rego is also a third-order knight.

Just get his blood...

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

Soon, he had a solution.

Opening the door, Colin called the guard at the door and said: "Go and inform Knight Rego, that he will accompany me in hunting on the outskirts of the city tomorrow morning."

"Yes."

After the explanation, Colin returned to the study.

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

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

It's cool to be a leader!

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

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

This is a typical knight sword.

The sword is about 80 centimeters long, and the whole body is dark. The body of the sword is covered with flame-like lines. It is an inscribed arcane magic circle with a burning effect.

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

The grip can only be held with one hand. It is believed that it can exert a strong spur power in horse warfare.

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

At that time, Colin had just been canonized as a Viscount by the Duke of St. Hilde, and he was given the [Judgment Blade].

At that time, Colin was also feverish in his brain, and said to the Duke his vow of unconditional loyalty.

This obviously stimulated Marquis Garcia who had just been betrayed by his brother.

Thinking about it now, Colin suddenly felt that the Duke of St. Hilde treated himself so kindly, and he was probably deliberately trying to provoke his relationship with the Marquis of Garcia.

Of course, regret at this moment will not help.

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

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

Where did the [Judgement Blade] come from?

Colin suddenly became interested.

After putting the sword into its sheath, Colin left the study immediately.

He remembered that there was a special library in this castle.

After the trolls captured the city, they ransacked the wealth of the Sudor family, but they left books in the library.

Obviously, books have little appeal to trolls.

"Master Viscount!"

After arriving at the library, an old man with a 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 know this sword?" Colin was a little surprised.

Quincy nodded and explained: "Yes, I was fortunate enough to have seen this sword in Winter City. At that time, it was the sword of the Duke of St. Hilde."

Colin narrowed his eyes.

To know the sword of the Duke of St. Hilde, it must not be in the crowd to watch, but must be very close.

Colin didn't believe that the caretaker of a viscount's castle library could be so close to the Duke of St. Hilde.

"Have you always been an administrator here?"

"No, before I used to be the tax officer of Ice Rock City."

Colin 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 did you offend him?"

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

"Reduce commercial 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, it is no wonder that Viscount Sudor will dismiss him from his post.

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

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

A gleam of hope flashed in Quincy's eyes, and he said eagerly:

"Master Viscount, if you have read Ice Rock City's tax files in previous years, you will understand that agricultural tax is not the largest income in this city, business tax is!

Ice Rock City is located in the northeast corner of the Northern Territory, and a large number of caravans that travel between the Northern Territory and the firmament ice sheet will pass through here. This is the fundamental reason why Ice Rock City is so prosperous.

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.

Therefore, if you want more businessmen to pass through here, you must give them more benefits.

That is, lower business taxes! "

Colin smiled and asked, "But in this way, won't my income from taxes also be lowered?"

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

I have calculated that as long as you do it properly, you don’t have to worry about lowering your tax revenue.

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

The business tax has a lot to do!

If I operate it, I am sure that I can double the commercial tax revenue of Ice Rock City within three years!

In ten years, this city will become the most dazzling pearl in the north! "

Colin looked at Quincy, who was flushed, and didn't speak anymore.

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 will give you this opportunity."