Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Venison (Please Collect)

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“In this era, if all the heirs die, the son-in-law would have the right to inherit as well. Of course, only the direct line would be considered, those who are from the branching families after many generations could step aside…”

“After all the men in the Davis family die, Hilver would be a rare catch.”

“Moreover, those ignorant commoners always believe that there should be a noble lord to govern them, holding strange sympathy for the declining nobility. This is also a must reason for marriage, to strangle any instability in the cradle!”

Aaron Sotos thought lightly.

“By taking this step, I would have completely given up on competing for the inheritance, which would greatly reduce the troubles brought by standing out too much in this war… If Colin is smart enough.”

Honestly, he wasn’t very interested in a mere territory.

Now that becoming extraordinary is in sight, whoever wants to inherit can go for it.

“Ordinary people all hope for longevity, but they can’t achieve it. Thus they settle for substitutes, such as pursuing the bloodline longevity of having children and grandchildren, and writing books and establishing a spiritual longevity for their names to be passed down through the generations. However, all of these are illusions!”

“Now… the real extraordinary is right in front of me, what does everything else matter to me?”

Aaron’s gaze was unwavering.

Theodore, who was watching this scene, couldn’t help but sigh.

…

In his dream.

Aaron recalled all kinds of video and image materials he had seen in his previous life, searched for those that can be utilized, and then continually memorized them.

In the Dream World, he seemed to have gained a controllable state of hyperthymesia, with his memory akin to a library.

His task was to take out what interested him, remember it again, and then bring it back to reality!

Although he didn’t have the [Extraordinary Memory] ability in reality, the quality of an ordinary person was enough to recall the contents that had been repeatedly learned in his dreams.

Using this method, he could entirely replicate some of the technology from his previous life.

He woke up and picked up a brand-new notebook next to him, starting to record with a pen.

This time, he was not using Chinese but the Green Forest language.

After all, these were not secrets, and they might need to be shown to craftsmen for further study, making it too complicated would only create difficulties for himself.

“Organic fertilizer, cement, backyard steelmaking, steam engine design… Once I get my territory, I can start these projects without any concerns…”

“It seems like I don’t need too much, just the organic fertilizer would be enough for the territory to have a prosperous harvest, considering the pitiful current agricultural technology…”

Organic fertilizer is quite simple, indeed the magic treasure for time travelers to increase production, and the materials are also easy to find, all it needs is fresh cow dung, soybean meal, and calcium sulfate.

And the knight’s territory is entirely private, no matter what industry he does there, he doesn’t have to worry about Theodore taking it away directly.

Even if he were to rebel, Theodore would have to defeat his private army first before proceeding to the trial.

As long as he doesn’t rebel and fulfills his vassal’s duties, the lord couldn’t do anything to him…

…

After putting away the notes, Aaron shook the bell on the table.

A maid immediately came in to tidy up the table and choose clothes for him to go out.

“Tia, this is for you.”

Aaron stuffed a gold coin into Tia’s clothes, looking at the shy expression of the little maid, and suddenly said, “After Colin’s wedding, I’ll probably go to Hei Shi Manor to be granted my fief. You think about your future path in advance, and let me know.”

Upon hearing this, Tia’s expression changed involuntarily.

For the maids in the castle, they had enjoyed the comfortable life in the castle and most of them were unwilling to return to the hardships of a farmer’s life.

And the way out for these maids was not much, becoming the lord’s lover was probably the best option.

In this era, even the most daydreaming maid never thought she could become the lady of the castle.

Besides that, the options were to be given to stewards or their sons.

Of course, maids with special skills could continue to work in the castle, as cooks, maids, or nannies for the ladies.

The worst outcome was to be driven out of the castle when they grew old, married to a farmer, and live a hard life.

Looking at the maid biting her lip, Aaron continued expressionlessly, “No matter if you want to continue following me, or have taken a liking to any steward or his son, or want a sum of money… you can tell me. You don’t have to answer me immediately, you have a few days to think about it.”

He had to admit that he didn’t have much affection for this maid, and doing this much was already his limit.

After getting dressed, Aaron left the room and came to the garden.

Suddenly, his nose twitched, and he smelled the aroma of grilled meat.

“Jinnie, it’s you!”

Aaron changed direction and came to a corner, where he saw little Jinnie secretly grilling deer meat.

On the white marble table were a grill, wire mesh, and various bowls and plates filled with seasonings, including precious spices and black pepper.

A deer leg was hanging on one side, and Jinnie’s maid was holding a dagger, cutting off small pieces of deer meat and putting them on the grill. Another plate was filled with cooked deer meat, and Jinnie was eating it with her mouth full of grease.

Hearing someone coming, the little girl was initially alarmed, but relaxed when she found out it was Aaron, “Brother Aaron…”

Since Aaron had taught her this way of eating last time, especially the secret recipe for dipping sauce, Jinnie seemed to particularly enjoy it.

“If you want me to keep quiet, you have to share.”

Aaron laughed and sat down, casually taking out a knife and slicing the deer leg.

The sliced deer meat sizzled on the grill, occasionally sprinkled with some spices, and after it was cooked, it was simply delicious.

Aaron enjoyed the meal very much, competing with Jinnie like a race, devouring the grilled meat.

After they finished eating, the maids cleaned up the grill. Jinnie, while holding a cup of deer milk, suddenly said, “Mother has been very unhappy these days… and so has Sean.”

Aaron remained silent.

The castle was preparing for a grand wedding, and it was no wonder that Lady Sonia was unhappy.

At this time, Jinnie lowered her head and whispered, “They also mentioned you…”

Aaron was speechless, but he had expected this since he was the one who proposed this idea and was prepared to be resented.

After all, no matter how glorious Sonia and Sean appear to be now, when Theodore passes away and Colin takes over, their fate might be worse than his previous self!

At this time, he already had his territory, which was bestowed for his war merits and cannot be taken away, but Sean… without any convincing merits, even Theodore would find it difficult to grant him a territory.

It’s likely that when he grows up, becoming a wandering knight would be his only way out.