Chapter 257 Meeting Big Brother on the Road

Chapter 257 Meeting Big Brother on the Road

After reading the edict on electing a prince issued by the new elders of the Red Castle, Russell was really speechless. Isn't this the Longmian Continent's version of the "Elector".

Russell's hometown on Earth, the Holy Roman Empire in ancient Europe, originally had seven electors running for the position of emperor.

Of course, HRE's electorate is essentially the result of the decline of royal power and the power of the princes.

It's a bit similar to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, except that there was no Qin Shihuang to rule the world, and there was interference from religious factors. Basically, it was just one word - chaos. That's why Voltaire mocked the Holy Roman Empire, which was neither holy nor Roman nor an empire.

Get over the initial shock.

Russell quickly understood the difference between "electing a son" and electing an emperor - the Shadow Flame Dragonblood family only lost its heirs, not its influence.

Because in essence, the Shadow Flame Dragon Blood Family is not a concept based on blood, but a concept based on the Shadow Flame Dragon. As long as the Shadow Flame Dragon does not fall, the power of the Shadow Flame Dragon Blood Family will not Decline.

It was only because Grand Duke Kunstan was the only direct descendant of the Shadow Flame Dragon Blood Family and had no heir after his death that three young masters were chosen.

"Queensley Sunflower..." Russell squinted his eyes, recalling the background of this young master.

He is the eldest grandson of Swan Baron Quinbifu Shadowflame, and Baron Quinbieff is the cousin of Quentin III Shadowflame. They are connected by blood. It can be said that he is the oldest of the collateral bloodlines of the Shadowflame dragonblood family. A suitable candidate to inherit the position of Grand Duke.

But the reason why Queenslai Sunflower was not directly chosen to succeed the Grand Duke was also very simple.

Quentin III Shadowflame is a dragon knight who renewed his contract with the Shadowflame Dragon.

In other words, the main body of the contract power passed down has been completely transferred to the lineage of Quentin III Shadow Flame. Although Queensley Sunflower is also a member of the Shadow Flame family, he has long been left out of the "Dragon Blood Family".

so.

In addition to Queenslay Himawari, two more young masters were added - Augustus Mizuliana and Mel Ujiuka.

Augustus Waterwillow's mother, Quinli Shadowflame, is the eldest daughter of Quentin III.

Mel Ujiuka's mother, Kunna Shadowflame, is the second daughter of Quentin III.

In essence, both of them have the orthodox bloodline of the Shadow Flame Dragon Blood Family flowing in their bodies, and they have inherited the power of the contract with the Shadow Flame Dragon.

"Tsk tsk, my cousin also has a chance to compete for the position of Grand Duke." Russell sighed with emotion, "I will definitely support my cousin... But having said that, both Augustus and my cousin can be elected princes, so why not just decide directly What about the future son of the little princess Kunlaya becoming a grand duke?”

The little princess Kunraya is the closest blood relative to Grand Duke Kunstan, and she also inherited the contract power of the Shadow Flame Dragon.

Moreover, Princess Anxia has a distinguished status, so she can give points to the little Princess Kunlaya no matter what.

If the Grand Duchy could wait for the birth of Grand Duke Kunstan, it may not be able to wait for the birth of Little Princess Kunraya's son.

"That's not right!" Russell suddenly thought again, "The Torrent Dragon has taken away the hope of the Shadow Flame Dragon. If I were the Shadow Flame Dragon, I would absolutely hate the Kingdom of Blazing Torrent. I'm afraid that Princess Anxia wouldn't like her, so I would naturally look down on her. Little Princess Kunraya.”

This way.

It makes sense for the three to choose the young master.

A branch of the Shadow Flame family and two descendants of Quentin III became a compromise solution that all parties could compromise on.

"But then again, if my cousin inherits the position of Grand Duke, what will happen to the Earldom of Sanchahekou? Who will inherit it?" Russell returned to the resting place, still thinking about things, "If I were Cousin Mel, then The eldest son will inherit the title of Grand Duke, and the younger son will inherit the title of Earl of Fuqiang, perfect."

He then asked Eric, "What do you think?"

Eric responded in a muffled voice: "Everything will follow your orders."

Russell leaned on the chair, resting his head on his hands, and said calmly: "I definitely support cousin Mel, grandpa, and father. These two nobles are definitely on Mel's side..."

"Sister Luo Lin, as her daughter-in-law, should be able to win the support of Baron Kuris Tianzicao of the Black Court; Aunt Luobi doesn't know if she can win the support of her uncle, Baron Davis Davis; the eldest brother will soon follow Marriage of the daughter of Baron Gwedas Baijiao..."

Thinking about it this way, it seems that among the seven hereditary nobles of the Grand Duchy, five are on Mel's side.

But Russell quickly shook his head: "It may not be that easy. My father has a delicate relationship with my uncle. Baron Horns' aunt seems to be Baron Quimbeef's wife... We are all relatives, why should we help us but not others."

Listening to Russell's back-and-forth talk, Eric couldn't help but scratch the back of his head: "It's very complicated."

"Haha, it's true." Russell shook his head and simply stopped talking, "Relatives are not monolithic, let alone we are all relatives. In short, I wish Cousin Mel good luck... I will help you after I am awarded the title of Baron. he!"

Since there was still a little time before evening, Russell took Eric with him to go shopping in the Netherworld.

Buy some gifts to take back.

Just at this moment, I saw a group of people and horses hurrying past the street.

Russell's sharp eyes saw that the leading knight was his eldest brother Roland at a glance, so he quietly changed direction and walked towards a small courtyard in the market.

This small courtyard was a property purchased by Roland. After knocking on the door and entering, he saw his elder brother Roland.

Behind Roland was the little woman Ba'er.

"Russell, why are you in the Ghost Light Collection?" Roland was very surprised, but looking at his expression, he seemed a little melancholy. "I thought you would stay on the battlefield and continue to serve as the guard of the Shadow Flame Dragon. Why are you back?"

"The Shadow Flame Dragon has returned to Shadow Flame Volcano." Russell returned.

"No wonder."

"Brother, why did you come out? And I think your face looks a little bad?"

"Can I feel better?" Roland replied angrily, "Archduke Kunstein is dead, and so many of our lofty ambitions have been shattered before they even started... Do you think I can be happy about this situation? "

Russell wanted to say, you guys sleep until the sun shines on you every day, you really don’t see any lofty ambitions.

But seeing the eldest brother's anxious and angry look, he stopped teasing: "Have you received the edict to select a young master? Do you want to go to the Red Castle?"

"Well, my father sent someone to write a letter. He joined the Council of Elders and served as finance minister. Since he has not held a position in the Red Keep for a long time, he hopes that I will come and assist him." When Roland talked about this, he suddenly regained his composure.

"oh."

"By the way, father also mentioned that you were promoted to the Phantom Beast Knight?" Roland looked at his brother carefully.

To be honest, he was in a daze for a while, always feeling like his brother was a different person.

The younger brother who used to be sullen and introverted, as transparent as his younger sister Laura, has unknowingly become cheerful, confident and radiant. He can become the center of attention wherever he goes and steal the spotlight.

Now he has been promoted to the Phantom Beast Knight.

And he’s planning on it, he won’t turn seventeen until April this year!

He is no longer the useless brother, but a young lord with extraordinary potential. His mother is even planning for him to marry the daughter of a baron.

In the past, Roland never believed in accumulation and accumulation, and thought that genius should shine from an early age. But now, he has been shaken in his heart. Russell's performance in the past six months has perfectly proved what accumulation is.

"In the final analysis, the Shadow Flame Dragon is...blind!" Roland lamented inwardly.

Then he suppressed this little thought and patted Russell on the shoulder: "Have you had dinner? If not, we two brothers will have some together. Let's have a glass of red wine and tell me about the battlefield. things.”

Russell had indeed not had dinner yet, so he smiled and said, "Okay."