Chapter 299 The Birth of the Fake Smiling Knight

As early as when Luo Ning arrived in the Strange Valley, he had thought about building a port.

It's just that this matter has always been an idea, and there is no detailed plan on how to implement it.

Although his idea of ​​cooperating with Jiaojiao City today was somewhat temporary, it was still a more reasonable plan.

After all, looking at the entire Wushan Territory, only here has experienced craftsmen, captains, sailors and port staff.

It's just that this matter involves a relatively large amount of money and is not a project that can be completed in a short time. Even though Viscount Vittorino was moved by the news, he still only said that he would seriously consider it and did not agree directly.

However, he also agreed and would let Baron Hammett take the experienced craftsmen of Dennis Port to Wubei Territory to survey the terrain and find a suitable place to build a port.

As for whether to cooperate and how to cooperate, we can continue to discuss it after we have decided on it later.

Luo Ning is not in a hurry. The other party has already taken the first step. Is it still far away from taking the second step?

After leaving the study, he wrote a letter overnight and prepared for Hamet to take it to Swamp Castle and give it to Elrond.

In the letter, he asked Elrond and Chahar to receive the distinguished guests well, arrange a team to protect the safety of the surveyors, and at the same time ask Elrond to protect Carlos' house.

The words were rather vague. Even if someone peeked at this letter, they would not know who Carlos was.

On the other hand, Vittorino was still thinking quietly in the study.

After Hamet came back from the battlefield, he praised Ronin's wisdom.

Originally, he thought Hammett's words were a bit exaggerated, but seeing him today opened his eyes. He even felt that Hammett's praise was a bit conservative.

I just chatted with Luo Ning. Although most of them were talking about cooperation in developing the port, Vitorino saw the young count's clear thinking and considerable ambition.

Although it will take a long time to realize the blueprint drawn by the other party, it is worth a try, and the Dennis family also has enough time to wait.

After all, it’s not a year or two since I was bullied. I can afford to wait another ten years.

Dong Dong~

There was a knock on the door, and Reese pushed the door open and entered.

"Father, you are looking for me."

Vittorino hummed, with a faint smile on his face.

In his fifties, he still doesn't know if he can break through and become a Golden Knight in this life. Being able to maintain the glory of the Dennis family is his biggest goal.

But his son, Reese, will definitely become the Dennis family's first Golden Knight, if not more.

So he had high hopes for his eldest son.

"I have met Luo Ning in private, and his performance is even better than rumored."

Vittorino spoke highly of him: "The Marquis must have taken a fancy to Luo Ning. According to me, the master of Wushan Territory will probably still be Luo Ning in the future."

He looked at his son. Reese was good in everything, but he was not very sociable and lacked the shrewdness that a noble should have.

On the contrary, his second son Jamie will have talent in this area, but his strength is not that good.

"You can escort Luo Ning to Golden Feather City this time so you can have good contact with him and increase mutual understanding. It may be good for you."

Reese hummed, seemingly not very interested.

Reese's eyes lit up, "I understand, Father."

Compared to Wen's contact and communication, he obviously prefers Wu's.

Vittorino shook his head with a wry smile: "Reese, it's time for you to learn how to get along with other people like a noble."

Rhys disagreed.

"Father, a nobleman may be able to maintain stability by relying on communication, but he cannot always rely on communication to keep his family prosperous. But as long as he is strong enough, he can do it."

"A strong man who is isolated cannot face the siege of the coalition forces." Vitorino reminded.

"That's because he's not strong enough."

Reese said very seriously, "If it is the Knight of the Sun, I believe that even if it is besieged by thousands of people, it can escape."

"The scorching sun..."

Vittorino smiled bitterly. He was also a viscount and had a lot of communication with the outside world in Point City, but he had never heard of any definite news about who became the Knight of the Sun.

Reese's goals are good, but they are too difficult to achieve.

He waved his hand and ended the conversation: "Okay, go down and have a good rest. We have to go to sea tomorrow."

Rhys bowed and excused himself.

However, he did not go back to rest, but went directly to Luo Ning's yard.

Tom knocked on the door and broke the news.

Ever since he was severely criticized by Luo Ning for letting Betty in without permission last time at Stone Castle, now when they meet someone who wants to see Luo Ning, no matter who the person is, they will report it first.

"What is he here for?"

Luo Ning was taking a hot bath at the moment, "Let him wait in the living room, I'll be there soon."

"Yes, sir!"

Luo Ning stood up, dried his body, changed into a loose robe, and walked out. He saw the other party sitting on the sofa in the living room, with the long sword placed aside.

"Knight Reese, why are you coming to me so late?"

"Earl Ronin, I have arranged the ship. We can set off after breakfast tomorrow morning."

Perhaps Vittorino's words had an effect, or perhaps it was too impolite to state his intention directly. Reese said something irrelevant first, then stood up and looked at Luo Ning with a burning gaze.

After Luo Ning heard the other party's first words, he was ready to thank him. But before the words could be spoken, he was choked back.

"Now?"

Luo Ning guessed that it was almost midnight now. How could anyone come to compete so late?

"Yes, now!"

Reese said with great anticipation: "I have been hearing that you killed the Meteor Knight during this period, so I really want to experience your strength. My father just told me that you have agreed to compete with me, so I am here!" "

Luo Ning sighed. He did agree, but he didn't say that he would have to spar in the middle of the night.

"David, go and ask the servants to prepare hot water for my bath."

Luo Ning said, turned around and entered the room, changed his clothes again, and walked out with the Yanliu Sword.

"How to compare?"

Reese smiled for the first time: "How about just competing in swordsmanship?"

"Can!"

Luo Ning walked out, "But if I win, you have to promise me to keep smiling when you see me every day."

The smile on Reese's face softened.

During the competition, the winner proposed many conditions, but they were nothing more than money, women, and surrender. This was the first time I heard of such a thing as making people smile.

Reese didn't like to laugh, but in order to have a good discussion, he nodded bravely: "Okay, I promise you!"

It's just swordsmanship, not fighting spirit or fighting skills, so he won't necessarily lose.

The two walked to the yard one after another.

"Come on." Luo Ning said.

"good!"

Reese drew out his sword very decisively, crossed several meters in one step, and stabbed Luo Ning in the face.

His speed is fast and his sword tip is precise. At first glance, he is no showman.

But Luo Ning reacted quickly and dodged the attack. Then he stabbed forward with a backhand sword, which forced Reese to retreat and at the same time switch from attack to defense.

On the first day of the confrontation, both of them could sense that their opponent's physical skills and swordsmanship were not low, and there was a solemn look in each other's eyes.

With further matches, Luo Ning gained a certain understanding of Reese's overall level.

Luo Ning has only been learning the sword for more than a year.

Although he learned from Rydal and McCann, and began to integrate the advantages of the two, but the time was a little short, and from the perspective of swordsmanship alone, Reese seemed to be ahead.

However, Luo Ning was superior in strength and used his strength to make up for his technical disadvantage. He had the upper hand.

In the middle of the night, in the courtyard, the two swords collided with fire, and the sound of metal collision continued to sound, and the battle became more and more intense.

Reese became more and more serious as he fought. This Luoning was far more powerful than he expected.

After being suppressed for a long time, his breath gradually became thicker, and his arms were trembling under the repeated impacts.

Finally, after an unknown number of rounds, Luo Ning struck hard again, knocking the opponent's sword out of his hand.

"you lose."

Ronin took a deep breath, took the towel handed over by David, and wiped the sweat from his face.

"Come on Lys Knight, smile."

Reese was breathing heavily. He still couldn't believe he lost.

He looked at Luo Ning with some reluctance: "My swordsmanship is no worse than yours, you just gained the upper hand with your strength."

"Strength is also an aspect of swordsmanship. I don't need to remind you about this, right Knight Lys?"

Ronin handed the towel to David, "No matter how good your swordsmanship is, since you have lost, as a knight and the eldest son of the Dennis family, you won't be dishonest, right?"

Reese's chest rose and fell, he took two deep breaths to calm down, then twitched the corners of his mouth, revealing a smile that was uglier than crying.

"Very good, you are indeed a person who keeps your promises!"

Luo Ning praised: "Remember to keep smiling when you see me every day until you defeat me."

The smirk on Reese's face got even worse. (End of chapter)