Chapter 232 Taking Over the Lord's Castle

Port-Vendres, the Lord's Castle.

The defense officer, political officer and a series of officials of Port Vendres were drinking and having fun in the lord's castle, having a great time.

"I wonder what the lord who came this time thinks? Will he be dissatisfied with the current situation in Port Vendre?"

One official said worriedly.

"It's okay," the defense officer hugged a hot woman and stretched out his big hands to knead the woman's body.

"I have received news that the lord of Wandel Port this time is a wizard from a small family, and he is still a young boy. If he wants to take charge of Wandel Port, he still has to rely on us."

Being able to become the defense officer of Wandel Port, he is naturally not an ordinary person, and is also an eighth-level warrior.

More importantly, he also has some relationship with the Dover family, as his sister married a direct member of the Dover family.

Therefore, even though the defense of Port Wandel was in a mess, the previous lords did not touch it at all.

"Speaking of which, hasn't this hairy boy come over yet?"

The defense officer asked the political officer next to him, who was a thin and wretched old man. Although his status was equal to that of the defense officer, he did not dare to offend the defense officer who had a strong background.

"There is no news from the Government Affairs Hall yet."

At this moment, a waiter suddenly rushed in, ignoring the charming scene in the room, and reported: "Sir, there are two people outside, saying that they are the lord of Port Vendre and are coming to take over the castle."

"Impossible," the defense officer glanced at the political officer beside him.

"But sir, that man has the appointment document from Dover City in his hand, and it has also been stamped in our government hall."

The defense officer was stunned when he heard this, then glared at the political officer next to him and said, "I'll deal with you later."

However, he also knew the situation in the government hall, and most of the time they stamped the document without even looking at it carefully.

"Why don't you pack up and prepare to welcome our new lord."

The defense officer sneered, and the officials present suddenly panicked. They let go of the women in their arms and straightened their clothes.

Soon, Richard met the officials of Port Vendre outside the castle.

However, with his sensitive sense of smell, Richard immediately smelled the strong smell of alcohol and makeup on them.

It seems that they were all having fun in the castle just now!

"This must be Lord Richard!"

The defense officer was the first to come forward and wanted to shake Richard's hand, but Richard didn't move at all, causing the defense officer's body to stiffen and he awkwardly retracted his outstretched hand.

Richard showed the officials the appointment document of the Lord of Port Vendre and let them see the seal on the document.

"I am Richard, the new lord of Port Wandel."

Then, Richard asked the defense officer who extended his hand, "Who are you?"

The defense officer still had a smile on his face, as if he was not the one who had stretched out his hand and was ignored by Richard just now.

"I am the defense officer of Port Vendre, my name is Marion. I have a sister..."

Before Marion could finish telling his background, Richard interrupted him.

"You are the defense officer of Port Vendre, right? That's perfect, I really want to find you!"

"I discovered from arriving at Port Vendre that the port city's defenses have huge hidden dangers."

Marion's expression froze again, but he immediately suppressed his anger and said with a smile, "There are hidden dangers in the defense. I will ask my men, no, I will go and investigate it myself."

"no need."

Richard waved his hand, interrupting Marion's words for the last time, "Since you can't manage it, then don't do it."

"What do you mean?"

Marion gritted her teeth.

Richard looked at him with some confusion. Could it be that this former defense officer couldn't even understand what he was saying?

Then he explained, "What I mean is that you are fired and are no longer the defense officer of Port Vendre."

"Lord Richard, do you know that my sister married a direct descendant of the Dover family?"

"Really? What does that have to do with me?"

Richard didn't understand what Marion was trying to say, but then he remembered something and reminded him, "By the way, I suspect your city defense army is corrupt. Please stay in Port Vendre for the time being and wait for me to complete my investigation before you can leave."

As soon as Richard said this, the atmosphere among the officials suddenly became solemn.

Richard naturally knew the character of these officials in Jeff's Kingdom, and it was impossible for them not to be greedy.

Originally, Richard was going to let him go, but Marion kept saying nonsense in front of Richard. If this continued, how could Richard establish his prestige in front of his future subordinates?

So Richard started with Marion.

"Lord Richard, you can't do this."

An official stepped forward.

Then several more people stood up and spoke up for Marion.

Marion's anger had subsided a lot, and she wanted to see how this young boy Richard would solve the problem.

But Richard acted very calm. He looked at the officials who stood out and then asked, "Who is the political officer of Port Wandel?"

The thin old man stood up and said, "I am."

"What's your name?"

"Your Excellency Richard, my name is Andy."

Richard nodded with satisfaction, "Andy, right? You should write down the names of the officials who stood up today, remove them from their posts, and investigate whether they have committed corruption... never mind corruption."

Originally, Richard wanted to say it was corruption and bribery, but according to Jeff Kingdom, it is legal for officials to accept bribes.

"It's an adult."

Andy had worked as a political official in Port Vendre for decades and was very familiar with these officials. He quickly wrote down all the officials who opposed Richard.

"Richard, don't be so arrogant."

Seeing that Richard seemed to have made up his mind, Marion became a little anxious. The defense officer of Port Vendre was a lucrative job. The bribes he received every year were not a small sum. As for the gold coins he embezzled, the amount reached more than one million.

Richard turned his gaze to Marion.

Well, an eighth-level fighter should be pretty good in Wandel Port.

"What's wrong? Do you want to do something? I like to solve problems by hand. It's easier this way."

Even if Marion had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to face the champion of the duel tournament!

Seeing that Richard was determined to deal with her, Marion no longer dared to target Richard. It seemed that she could only ask her brother-in-law for help.

Marion then left with the officials who had joined him to contact his sister in Dover.

Richard was welcomed by Andy into the lord's castle of Port Vendel.

Apart from anything else, the scale and luxury of this castle are already top-notch among the earl's castles.

After all, Port Vendres was a very prosperous earldom.