Chapter 222 – Banquet Storm

Chapter 222 – Banquet Fiasco
Duke Ferdinand, about to announce the heir?

The crowd was quite surprised when they heard about it, but upon further reflection, it was indeed the right time. Originally, a nobleman’s heir is his eldest son by default, unless there is some kind of change, there is no need to deliberately announce it to the public.

But the Duke is different, he doesn’t have a son, and now his body can’t hold up, so it’s reasonable for him to take advantage of today’s occasion to announce the heir.

Who will be the lucky one?
The biggest possibility would be Viscount Henry, he was after all the Duke’s eldest brother.

Viscount Henry had recently taken up residence directly in Sentry City, serving His Excellency the Duke inside and out, and frequently contacting a group of lords, so it looked like he was determined to win the dukedom.

But this son is not one hundred percent sure to return to him, to say, this Viscount Henry and Lord Duke can not be said to be compatriot brother, because these two people are not born of a mother.

The duke is still only the duke heir, originally this seat rightfully belongs to him, but this Henry Viscount is a not too honest people since childhood, the last generation of Ferdinand Duke died, the brothers had some unpleasant things.

Although there were many twists and turns, but the Duke still inherited the title, I do not know whether it is remembering the brotherly love or want to show their generosity to the outside world, Duke Ferdinand did not pursue his own brother, but also gave him a Viscount collar.

Viscount Henry has also become honest since then, but recently his mind is obviously alive again.

But who knows if Duke Ferdinand still minded the things he did back then? The title could also fall into the hands of his collateral.

The crowd considered this while holding their breath and quietly waiting for the Duke’s next words.

Regardless of who the Duke chose as his heir, it was time for a good bash after the banquet. No, one would have to go over and toast him later.

At this moment, only Maltz Kent was calm beyond compare as he slowly sipped his glass of wine with a cold smile at the corner of his mouth.

The wine that was usually tasteless to drink suddenly felt mellow and fragrant again today.

The “servant boy” beside the Count was staring at His Excellency the Duke on the main seat without blinking.

“I …… I …… decided …… it.”

Who was it? Was it Viscount Henry? Most people were guessing it was him.

“The heir is ……”

Henry himself had his eyes wide open, anxious inside, waiting for his brother to say his name.

In his opinion, he was nine times out of ten …… no, it was one hundred percent secure. After all, he had been careful and cautious for so many years, little by little, to repair the feelings of the two brothers, and judging from his big brother’s attitude towards himself, he didn’t show any remorse for the past. As long as the big brother does not mind, then traditionally speaking, he is definitely his heir.

“Maltz Kent!”

In an instant, all sounds in the hall came to a screeching halt, even the breathing of the crowd.

After a few seconds of silence, there was an “ooh” and the guests exploded.

“Earl Kent …… is the heir to the Duke?”

“I didn’t expect it, I didn’t expect it, it’s actually Earl Kent.”

Discussions rose in all directions, everyone was incredulous at the Duke’s choice.

Especially the several members of the Ferdinand family’s collateral lineage, their faces were dumbfounded, the Duke’s position, even if it wasn’t their turn, it wasn’t thrown that far, was it?
Speaking of which, the Kent family and the Ferdinand family do have some affinity in their lineage, and are considered to be of the same lineage, but which generation was that?

“Viscount Henry? Viscount Henry?”

The person beside Henry noticed that the Viscount Lord was motionless and hastily patted his back.

Alas, I’m afraid the one who was hit the hardest was this eldest brother of the Duke, and the crowd was filled with sympathy for him.

Henry reacted, but his expression was still frozen, turning his head to ask the person beside him, “What did my brother just say?”

Duke Ferdinand had just spoken in a broken voice, but he spoke clearly, ensuring that everyone in the hall could hear him.

Viscount Henry obviously did not not hear, but could not believe his brother’s words.

“Uh …… Viscount Lord, your brother ……”

The person who was asked had an embarrassed look on his face, how should this be answered?
“What did my brother …… just say?” The Viscount asked again, only his tone had become unkind, and veins were popping out on his temples.

The person who was asked was startled, and hurriedly answered, “The Duke said that the …… Duke said that he decided to let Count Maltz Kent become the heir.”

“No!”

A loud roar resounded in the hall, causing the guests to gaze this way.

“No! It’s not true!”

Viscount Henry’s face was filled with the color of madness, after confirming the cruel reality from others, he just couldn’t accept it and roared out.

He pushed over the table in front of him, food and wine clattering all over the place.

Henry rushed up to the main seat and held his brother’s left and right shoulders with both hands and shook them vigorously.

“Brother! My brother! Tell me this is not true, how could you possibly choose a man of a foreign name to be heir?”

Seeing that his brother was a bit dazed, he shook even more vigorously.

“Speak up! Speak up!”

With Henry taking the lead, the other members of the Ferdinand family also gathered around and issued their own queries.

“Yes, Lord Duke, even if you don’t choose Viscount Henry, you can’t pass it on to an outsider!”

“Retract the chaotic order just now, you are the patriarch, you have to think about the family.”

“You have to think carefully, this title is passed down from your ancestors.”

The room full of guests do not know what to do, looking at this family infighting do not know whether to get involved.

“Enough!”

Duke Ferdinand suddenly erupted, the sickly man didn’t know where he got the strength to push his brother away.

Viscount Henry stepped backward, the table behind him, and tripped, and the table fell over, scattering utensils and food from it all over the floor.

The Duke pointed at him and said with a scowl on his face, ”All that shit you did back then, do you think I’ve forgotten all about it? You want to write it off? Hmph, think twice!”

“I …… I ……”

Viscount Henry couldn’t speak, his hand was viciously stabbed by the remnants of the fallen glass, and the sharp pain made him wake up from his madness.

After so many years, I didn’t realize that his brother still hadn’t forgiven him in his heart, was the usual brotherly love all a pretense?

This was the second blow he received today.

Duke Ferdinand suddenly regained his former majesty and vigor and shouted, “Someone come!”

Footsteps sounded, and a whole bunch of heavily armed guards ran into the hall.

“Imprison this bastard to the dungeon! Imprison to …… Yes, imprison him to the deepest and darkest one.”

“Yes!”

Viscount Henry’s face was deathly gray, and he did not resist, allowing the guards to drag him out.

Duke Ferdinand spat at him, “Hmph! Ungrateful and delusional, go to hell!”

Then, he looked around and focused on the few clansmen who had gathered around.

“Now, does anyone have any objections?”

(End of chapter)