Chapter 186: One piece of good news, one piece of bad news

The next day.

Ethan slept until he woke up naturally.

He felt refreshed and indescribably comfortable.

And he was surprised to find that Yizhu Qingtian, who had been missing for several months, was back!

"He's back! He's back!"

Ethan cried with joy and immediately washed and changed his clothes to find Sophia.

Today will be the day when "World War II" breaks out.

But when he went downstairs excitedly, he found that Sophia had already gone out.

"You didn't call me when you went out?"

Just as Ethan was puzzled, Marquis Domilik walked into the hall with a smile on his face.

As soon as he saw Ethan, he smiled.

"Knight Ethan, no, Earl Ethan, you are so low-key!"

"What?" Ethan looked puzzled.

Marquis Domilik smiled and handed a document to Ethan.

"Haha!... Just look at the document in your hand and you will know what it means!

Just to say, it has been stamped with the seal of His Majesty the Emperor! It is officially effective!"

Ethan immediately guessed something and opened the document slowly.

This is a knighthood order.

I, Emperor of the Aslan Empire, Ikahilihus, hereby issue a knighthood order.

In view of Ethan Lawson's outstanding contributions and loyal service, I hereby grant him the title.

Here, I formally grant Ethan Lawson the following rights and responsibilities of knighthood in recognition of his obligations to the country and the royal family:

1. Title: Earl (non-hereditary)

2. Territory grant: The original territory of the recipient is upgraded to earldom. Enjoy all rights and interests including land, property and accessories.

3. Social status: The recipient will enjoy special social status and respect, including participation in national decision-making and participation in national internal affairs.

4. Powers and privileges: The recipient will obtain a series of privileges, such as exclusive court rights, tax exemptions, independent army, etc.

5. Responsibilities: The recipient has the responsibility to maintain national sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, and pay taxes according to law.

I hope that the recipient can fulfill his new duties conscientiously and serve the country and the royal family with loyalty and courage.

This order of conferring a title will take effect from the date of issuance and serve as an official document to prove the identity and rights of the recipient.

The last one is a signature and a seal.

Ethan had already guessed that this might be a title order. After all, he had worked hard in the Northland, and it was normal for the Duke of the Northland to recommend him.

But why did it come so suddenly?

Generally speaking, the title conferring requires the recipient's meritorious service to be announced for three months, and then the cabinet meeting will discuss it for another three months.

Finally, it will be submitted to the emperor for approval.

At this time, it often takes several months.

Not to mention whether it can be successful, even if it can be approved, it usually takes one or two years.

But this order of conferring a title is strange. It doesn't require any procedures.

Domeric seemed to see Ethan's confusion, and said with a smile: "Do you think it's very sudden?

Haha!

I think it's very sudden too."

Ethan nodded: "So what happened?"

Domeric smiled mysteriously: "Last night, His Majesty the Emperor suddenly received a joint letter from the Duke of the North and the Queen of the Elf. They praised your outstanding contribution to mankind and jointly recommended you to be knighted.

Especially the Queen of the Elf, she praised you very much.

She said that you are not only powerful, but also noble in character, and she also called you a hero of mankind in the world!

Ah... Count Ethan, I have to say that you are too low-key.

If it weren't for seeing that letter, everyone would still be kept in the dark by you.

When His Majesty the Emperor saw the seal of the Queen of the Elf, he had almost no hesitation and immediately ordered someone to draft the order of knighting.

For this, I was busy all night last night."

Ethan was at a loss for words: "So because of the Queen of the Elf, there are no such procedures. ? "

"What else?" Domeric smiled and said, "The Duke of the North receives countless letters of recommendation every year. He dares to write letters of recommendation for anyone who dares to go to the North to make military achievements.

Anyway, he will not feel any pain for being generous to others.

Generally speaking, his letters of recommendation are basically ignored.

But the Elf Queen is different. This should be the third time she has written a letter of recommendation since records began!

The first two were Archduke Ferdinand and Archduke Bostanman.

I don't need to say much about their deeds!

And you are the third one!

So, future Grand Duke, His Majesty the Emperor asked me to pass on a message to invite you to his family dinner tonight.

What do you think?"

"Uh..." Ethan was stunned: "His Majesty the Emperor wants to summon me?"

"It's not a summons, it's not so formal! Just invite you to a family dinner! Listen carefully, it's a family dinner!"

When Domeric emphasized the family dinner, although he still had a smile on his face, there was a hint of nervousness in his eyes.

Ethan could understand why Domeric was like this, because the emperor's family banquet was not ordinary.

Throughout the dynasties, the emperor's family banquet had only two functions.

One was to express favor to the confidant.

The other was to recruit a son-in-law.

Since he was not the emperor's confidant, the emperor's intention was very clear.

Of course, this matter must not be said.

Otherwise, if it was rejected, the royal family would lose face.

Everyone just accepted this.

However, Ethan had no interest in being the emperor's son-in-law.

"Please help me decline, Marquis!"

Domeric smiled immediately: "Haha! My dear Ethan, you really made a wise decision.

I suggest that you bring my niece to the imperial capital as well.

After all, the collective knighting ceremony will not take place until October, which is still a long time away.

It is not a good idea for the two of you to be separated from each other all the time.

Why don't you just stay here in the future!

The House of Representatives is where young people like you should stay. "

After hearing this, Ethan didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

If he wanted to climb up, he would have just married that elf girl.

Why would he have to go through so much trouble?

"Thank you for your suggestion. I don't have such big ambitions. I just want my family to be safe.

I think it may not be long before I should go back to Maro City with Sophia.

That's where a small person like me should stay.

By the way, speaking of Sophia, where did she go? "

"I heard from the housekeeper that she left angrily early in the morning. It seems that she said she was going to visit the teacher?"

"Ah?" Ethan frowned: "Didn't she go there yesterday?"

"Who knows? "

While the two were talking, they saw a carriage driving into the courtyard, and Sophia got off the carriage with a gloomy face.

"Aha, just mentioned Sophia, she is here!

Ah... my dear Sophia, what's wrong with you? You don't look very happy."

Domeric stepped forward and hugged Sophia warmly.

But Sophia was in no mood to greet Domeric. After a simple perfunctory, she walked in front of Ethan, looking like she wanted to say something but stopped.

"What's wrong with you?" Ethan asked when he saw this.

Sophia looked at Ethan with a strange expression, sighed, and said slowly: "Ethan, the girl you met last night... is dead!"