manynovel Chapter 468 Choices
Chapter 468 Choices
Chapter 468 Choices
Faced with Horney's question, Dick bowed slightly and said, "If you, Earl and Master, decide to implement such a strategy, I, as your subject, should comply."
Honey stepped forward: "But you must understand that in this way, until this matter is over, the port will no longer be your support. You will have to bear and face all the difficulties and consequences yourself. Of course, the credit will belong to you alone."
Dick smiled and shook his head: "A true knight would never covet credit, much less shrink from difficulties. I am a subject of Caogang, and I have no objection to any decision that benefits Caogang."
"Excellent, excellent!" Horney excitedly took Dick's hand. "Dick, you're right! No wonder Lord Hubert values you so highly; he has truly found an excellent and loyal advisor for Count Pena!"
Pena walked around the desk as well: "Dick Buchanan, I was going to punish you severely for taking Peggy away without permission, but since the matter you're involved in is serious, I'll put it aside for now."
Dick looked at Pena and saw that the Count's anger had completely disappeared, but Dick dared not take any chances.
He immediately placed his hand on his chest, bowed, and said, "This subordinate dares not shirk his duty, but is the damage I have caused to Caogang truly irreparable?"
Horney said, "Chop Harbour has a strategic location, and the city's position cannot be easily shaken. Although losing the friendship with one family is indeed a loss for the Peyton family, ships flying the Yellow Dog flag can travel to thousands of ports, which is not enough to shake the foundation of Chop Harbour."
“But even a small loss is still a loss,” Peña said, giving Horney a reproachful look. “I am the son of a loyal dog, and I cannot ignore any setbacks I have suffered during my tenure.”
Dick immediately replied, "I am ready to accept punishment at any time."
"Since we're on the topic, Buchanan," Pena said, "I know your loyalty and that you're always on the side of the Peyton family. So you couldn't possibly be unaware that kidnapping Peggy, especially at her wedding to the Rhett Thomas family, would harm the interests of the harbor. Why did you still do it? What were your reasons?"
Dick didn't want to explain, but since Peggy asked, he could only answer truthfully: "Peggy had a relapse, and I had to take her to treatment immediately, without a moment's delay. In fact, if I had taken Peggy to that doctor a day later, Peggy might have—"
At this point, Dick simply couldn't continue.
The study fell silent, save for the crackling sound of burning firewood from the fireplace at one end.
He looked up, wanting to observe Pena's reaction.
After exchanging glances with Dick, the Earl turned and sat back in his chair. "If that's the case, it's understandable. I certainly don't want Peggy to get into trouble than to offend the Rittos family. But sometimes, you have to learn to be more tactful. My father is serious and meticulous in everything he does, but he's never bound by convention."
Dick nodded: "Yes."
He had been a loyal servant, and he knew how immature he still was.
"At the same time," Pena's tone suddenly became serious.
Dick looked up and found Pena staring at him with narrowed eyes.
"Buchanan, you seem to care too much about Peggy," Peña said.
"I promised Lord Hubert that I would take good care of Peggy," Dick replied truthfully.
"But Peggy has rejected you, and I have broken off the engagement, so you no longer have this obligation—however, I have nothing to say to you about that, but Buchanan, you must remember that you are the knight of the harbor, not Peggy's."
"I understand, sir."
"You don't understand," Pena's tone became somewhat aggressive, "If one day I asked you to sacrifice Peggy for the benefit of Chau Harbor, what would you do?"
“I’ve made my choice,” Dick said. “You married Peggy off to a cripple, and I just watched from the sidelines.”
“I didn’t know about that person beforehand, otherwise I wouldn’t have agreed to the marriage,” Pena said. “Let me put it another way: what if I asked you to kill her?”
Upon hearing this, Dick's eyes widened, and he was speechless for a moment.
Killed Peggy? And the words came from Peggy's brother, Count Pena?
Dick didn't know how to answer, and didn't even want to imagine the scene.
Fortunately, Master Horney came to the rescue: "Lord Pena, you need not doubt Sir Dick's loyalty. He has already proven that. Moreover, I think your question was inappropriate and did nothing but alienate loyal subjects."
Pena shrugged. "But that might still happen, wouldn't it?"
Could it possibly not happen? Dick was deeply shocked. Peña might actually want to kill Peggy?
Horney said, "In any case, it's not appropriate to ask at this time. Moreover, we must be careful in replying to the letter from the court, and this matter requires detailed planning."
"We also need to discuss Peggy's matter. Since there are extenuating circumstances, it means that the relationship with Red Wave Fortress might still be salvageable."
"And Sir Dick, you must be tired from your journey; you deserve a rest—"
After that, they dismissed Dick.
As for whether Dick will go to the palace to receive his orders, that will depend on their discussion.
Dick returned to his room.
After returning to his room, he immediately sat down in a chair.
Dick felt somewhat tired, and his wounds were also aching. This discomfort made him realize that his body was not fully healed.
Phew, I didn't expect that I would be about to carry out a new mission as soon as I returned to Caogang.
But what will become of Peggy?
Will she be sent back to Red Wave Castle to continue the wedding that was left unfinished?
"Knock knock knock!"
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Dick had no choice but to drag his tired body to open the door.
The visitor was an elderly maid: "Sir, Mrs. Farah requests your presence."
"I'll go right away," Dick nodded.
Watching the old maid walk away first, Dick immediately guessed that Peggy must have said something to Farah, otherwise the lady wouldn't have summoned Dick at this time.
Without hesitation, Dick immediately went to the residence of the Fara people.
When Dick arrived at Mrs. Farah's door, he knocked and was quickly greeted from inside.
Upon entering the room, I found Mrs. Farah sitting on a cushioned bench.
"lady."
"Ah, Sir Dick, you've come. Come and sit down," Mrs. Farah said with a smile.
Dick nodded and walked over to Mrs. Farah, but did not sit down.
Mrs. Farah continued, "Peggy mentioned you to me and told me some things about you. That's probably why she called you over. I hope I didn't take up any of your time?"
Dick shook his head: "No. Where's Peggy?"
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"He's gone to see the Earl," said Mrs. Farah. "Well, Dick, tell me the truth, how is Peggy's condition?"
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