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Chapter 150: Writing as Negotiation, Reading as Threat (3)

Alfred speculated that rather than wanting to marry into the family's family so that the Field family could control the Ulysses Territory in the future, Earl Field would be more inclined to do favors for the Ulysses family.

In this case, it is unlikely that he would risk becoming hostile to the other two families in the south and the Elect family at the same time, just to preserve the Ulysses Territory.

If Alfred's guess was correct, then Odelet, who was sitting opposite him, must have known it very well.

So far, she has only been using the name of the Field family to bully others. Alfred thought that based on the current situation of the Ulysses family, this should be her only trump card.

Once the lie was exposed, both Odelette and Lord Ulysses would be just lambs to be slaughtered by Alfred.

"Mrs. Ulysses, you are not obliged to accept this contract."

“Are you thinking about what to do?”

Odelette asked with a more serious expression.

(You guessed it right.)

"What I mean is that I will use this contract as evidence and file a complaint against the Ulysses family in the Imperial Court in the name of the Duke of Electo."

"What are the specific contents of the accusation?"

"It's simple, breach of trust and lack of ability to continue to repay existing debts.

Next, my family, the Imperial Bank, and the groups and individuals who have loan relationships with the Viscount's family will surely ask the Viscount's family to repay the debt as soon as possible according to the contracts they hold, right?"

Alfred gave a wicked smile.

"Of course, if the Viscount's family is unable to repay, we will also reclaim the collateral according to the terms of the contract. At the same time, we will also restrict the trade associations and merchants under it from interacting with the towns in Ulysses Territory."

"But if you do this, the Earl of Field's family..."

"You can go and ask for help. I will of course follow the Empire's formal procedures to collect the debt from you. If Earl Field really cares about you so much, I think he shouldn't mind paying the debt on your behalf."

Alfred leaned back on the sofa, put his arms on the armrests, supported his head with his hands and stared at Odelet.

"Personally, I wouldn't mind irritating one or two Earls of Field."

With the technology and power that Alfred currently possesses, plus the huge financial resources of the Elect family, although he cannot call the wind and rain, it is actually a piece of cake for him to destroy a few arrogant local lords.

As long as the conditions are right, it is not impossible for him, who has the blood of the Elect family, to force the current queen to abdicate.

But doing so was completely meaningless to Alfred. He didn't want to be emperor, nor did he want to have too much involvement with the annoying palace.

Over-showing off one's own strength will only bring fear to others, and attract more powerful forces and unnecessary trouble.

So pretending to be crazy and stupid to hide himself is Alfred's usual way of life.

Coincidentally, this way of survival coincides with the Elect family's way of survival, which is as wonderful as a fateful encounter.

"What... do you hate the Ulysses family so much that you want to force us into a desperate situation no matter what?"

Odelette was stunned for a moment, lowered her eyes sadly, and sighed deeply.

She seemed to have misunderstood something.

The person who secretly plotted to make Stanley a hero and helped Viscount Ulysses' family rise to prominence was Duke Leopold.

At the same time, Duke Opold is also the leader of the largest faction in the empire.

It was also he and his court nobles who deliberately framed Rose's father and brother in order to destroy the rival faction of the Marquis of Lespinasse (Elajer's hometown), leading to the demise of the Count Lindbergh family.

If it is related to the Lindbergh family, or someone close to them, it is understandable that they would vent their resentment on Viscount Ulysses' family.

But Alfred did not feel resentment towards the Ulysses family. Even if he really wanted to avenge Rose, he should have destroyed the Duke of Opold's family. Picking on the weak to vent his emotions was not Alfred's style.

"Hate? I think you misunderstood. Although I don't like Viscount Ulysses and you, I don't hate you. I just want to deal with the people who come to cause trouble, and your son is the second."

Alfred shrugged, trying to clear up Odelet's misunderstanding.

"Looking for trouble... Did Brady do anything to you?"

Odelet asked with a complicated expression.

She involuntarily leaned forward slightly, eager to know the details.

"If you don't believe me, Viscountess, you can ask the principal and teacher Lothari (Saberina) for details later."

Alfred started with this and then began to explain the details.

"During the combat simulation in the practical class, Master Ling tried to destroy a girl's puppet and ordered the puppet to attack her, causing serious damage."

He continued.

"If we hadn't been inside the training ground barrier at the time, it wouldn't be surprising if the girl died on the spot. But instead of repenting, your son even started arguing with the instructor who reprimanded him. In order to make him apologize to the girl, I proposed a duel."

Alfred smiled but explained the reason for the duel between the two sides in an extremely cold tone.

"How could... that child actually do such a thing... As a mother, I apologize to you and that girl on behalf of Brady."

Odelet bowed her head deeply and apologized to Alfred.

Compared to Brady's previous apology, her apology felt quite sincere.

"You have no doubt at all."

"Because the principal and the tutor were present, they must know the details."

Odelet replied with a sad and self-blaming smile.

"As for this debt, it was entirely proposed by Master Ling. I don't know why he hates me, but he seems to be convinced that he will definitely win the duel and wants to use a high stakes to trick me."

"To play a trick on you... May I ask what this means?"

"When students from Illya Alia Academy duel, both sides will put forward a certain amount of credits as a bet. You should have heard of this, right?"

Alfred confirmed to Odelet.

"Yes, I used to be a student here."

"Then that explains it. He asked me for 10 million credits as a bet, and he raised the amount to 20 million before the duel began."

Alfred said.

"Of course the school would not lend him so many credits, which is why the debt came about."