Chapter 253: Paving the way
Chapter 253 – Paving the way
This was a very tempting suggestion, so Han Shuo was immediately interested. However, he didn’t instantly agree either. Instead, he said, "As you know, I’m a member of the Dark Mantle. Furthermore, I have a lot of things that I, myself, need to do as well, so I don’t have that much time that I can spend on the military."
"I think that won’t be a problem. You’re a mage, so you naturally should have plenty of your own time. As long as you gain the title of duke and your own land, then you are free to do with your time as you see fit, as long as there are no issues within the territory you rule," Lawrence immediately responded as if he had been prepared for his answer.
"Then, what do you want me to do?" Han Shuo was momentarily confused, then asked as he looked towards Lawrence in confusion.
"I’ll help you gain a place in the military first. As long as you’ve made enough contributions, I can use my relationships to help you gain the identity of a noble. Once you receive the title of a duke, then I’ll help you lay your hands on some territory. Everything will be good as long as your territory develops well," Lawrence seemed to be very familiar with this sort of thing as he started explaining everything to Han Shuo with a smile.
When he’d left Valen City, Han Shuo knew that his fortunes would be tied with Lawrence sooner or later. With his current strength and the existence of the cemetery of death, Han Shuo believed that he would be able to leave unscathed, even if Lawrence lost the struggle for power.
If he wanted to climb higher, he would have to depend on a person that could help him. Lawrence was definitely a suitable candidate. He was someone who’d gained the king’s affection and also held some power. Additionally, with the aid of Candide, Han Shuo believed that it wouldn’t be too long before he gained power.
"It looks like we truly are going to be tied together," Han Shuo smiled and said to Lawrence.
Lawrence laughed happily, then said with pride, "We were on the same side since ages ago. Ever since I went back to the Empire, I started helping you pave your path. Now that you’ve graduated from the necromancy department, and so swiftly at that, things have become even more convenient for me."
Han Shuo couldn’t help but be shocked after hearing him say that. He hadn’t thought that even Lawrence would receive news so quickly that he’d graduated, apart from Candide. It seemed like the two really did pay a lot of attention to him.
"Alright, I’ll let you in on some of the details, then we’ll go over the plan. With your strength and intelligence, I think that you reaching new heights in the Empire won’t be a difficult thing as long as we cooperate with each other," Lawrence was clearly very happy as he said excitedly to Han Shuo.
Afterwards, Han Shuo and Lawrence discussed within the carriage for a long time, forming a bright path for the two of them between their schemes.
The carriage stopped after a long while. The carriage driver said with a low voice, "Young Master Lawrence, we’ve arrived at the Rose Garden in the northern workshops!"
"Alright, I need to welcome you properly upon your rare return. Come, let’s go in and enjoy ourselves!" Lawrence said to Han Shuo after lifting the curtains and jumping down the carriage.
Han Shuo raised his head and looked around when he alighted. He saw a grand building in front of him with roses engraved on the walls made from white marble. At the same time, he also saw numerous beautiful carriages parked all around.