Chapter 2, The Hostility of Rendet

Is it the messenger bird of the group

That is his nominal father

Earl Zod Lantiston

Two guards hesitated for a moment but still approached. Now everyone in the castle knows that the two individuals are competing for the position of heir. Although it is uncertain what consequences may arise from confronting Luo Lan, it is certain that if they offend the eldest young master at this moment, they will not be able to continue in their positions.

A mournful cry pulled Luo Lan out of his reverie. He saw the detestable Rendet standing in the castle corridor, loudly reprimanding a seemingly exquisite maid, while violently striking her. The maid could only endure this humiliation, occasionally letting out painful moans. She attempted to evade, but was met with even harsher blows. At that moment, due to the angle, Luo Lan caught a glimpse of her other profile, which bore a dark bruise.

He stood up and walked to the window, where the crisp cold wind rushed in from above. Outside were magnificent towers and endless green wheat fields. As he gazed at all this, a bold thought suddenly arose in his mind... what if all of this truly belonged to me...

Thank you

The door is gently closed

Luo Lan found the situation increasingly interesting, as the employer would not easily reveal their identity to the band of thieves for safety reasons. He viewed it as a puzzle game, with the enjoyment lying in uncovering all the mysteries throughout the execution of the task.

Rendit suddenly rushed forward, raising the whip high and striking Luo Lan fiercely several times: "You filthy pig, do you think you can seize my property?"

After the sound of footsteps from the corridor faded away, Luo Lan's dull exterior vanished, revealing the true visage of a master thief. He stroked his chin and fell into deep thought. From Agni's words, it was evident that she held the family's wealth, which was why even Lindit dared not provoke her. However, her age would not permit her to manage such a large fortune, which seemed rather unrealistic. Therefore, the true custodian of the wealth should be her father, Butler Tuz, the actual controller of the assets. If he could also keep the nominal heir of the family under his control...

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One person exclaimed: "No, this is the young master's bird!"

As he was about to turn back into the room, he seemed to catch a glimpse of something out of the corner of his eye: a small bird tied with a blue ribbon was flying towards him

Luo Lan let out a quiet sigh; even a rabbit can bite when it gets anxious. He feigned a clumsy counterattack, extending his hands to grab aimlessly a few times, and quite "coincidentally" managed to seize the whip. Lundit pulled a few times but could not move it, and in a fit of rage, shouted: "Let go!"

Rendit, twenty years old, his nominal brother, has a fondness for wild horses, birds, and a passion for hunting. Most disturbingly, he is more interested in men than in women.

Is he Alendit Lantiston? Ha! We really do look alike; Roland has a strange illusion of looking in a mirror at this moment

Luo Lan couldn't help but furrow her brows, letting out a disappointed sigh, and her sympathy for the maid diminished significantly.

She first swept her sharp gaze over everyone, then looked at Lundit with disdain and said, "Get out." However, her voice was somewhat childish and tender, not as mature as her appearance suggested

Agni's heart trembled, she turned her face away and sighed softly: "Take a good rest"

Hello, I am Agnes, the daughter of the steward Tuz. The young girl confidently extended her hand to him, displaying a kind smile

It seems you are not yet completely foolish, Luo Lan skillfully deflected the force of the whip while mentally reviewing the other party's information

Arendt snorted twice, surprisingly not offering a single word of rebuttal, and then left in a sullen manner.

In fact, Luo Lan was shouting in her heart, it is unfair, why must I pretend to be young

Seeing his panicked expression and his look of not knowing what to do, Agni could no longer contain herself and chuckled, "I was just joking with you"

Oh... please... that... chair..." Luo Lan stammered out a few words, unsure of what he wanted to express. Seeing the other person remain indifferent, he stood there awkwardly, not knowing where to place his hands

Today marks the second day since Luo Lan entered the castle

The Lantiston Family Castle

A tall woman walked in, her black hair tied up in a bun at the back of her head, and her entire body clad in form-fitting knightly attire that revealed her breathtaking curves

Luo Lan's gaze suddenly became sharp, and a strange light erupted from his pupils. The eagle, as if struck by lightning, tilted severely in the air and "thudded" against the stone wall of the castle, falling down decisively.

You are my brother? A person from m.hetushu.com stands at the door holding a whip, glancing sideways and frowning at the servant beside him, saying: "He looks really dirty."

Despite the loud sound of the whip striking and tearing through his clothing, leaving behind numerous scratches on his body, under Luo Lan's exceptional evasion skills, these were merely superficial injuries. Although they appeared frightening, they did not penetrate the deeper tissues.

"Give him a beating!" Rendet pointed at him and said

Snap! Luo Lan snapped his fingers, thus he became the true god of the Landiston family. But on which side does Tuz stand?

His residence is a small tower, grandly named "The Tower of Heights and Vistas," but in reality, it is a form of indirect imprisonment. Of course, according to the butler Tuz, who brought him here, this is a form of protection

He began to make sounds, and only later did he cooperate by emitting a few muffled groans that seemed to indicate he could no longer endure.

Agni's gaze revealed a hint of emotion, pondering why, despite being born of the same father, the differences between them could be so vast. She shook her head and said, "No, I am leaving. You need to be careful. If he dares to trouble you again, just tell him to be cautious, as I will no longer provide him with financial support."

He scoffed lightly, extending his palm to support the bird and bringing it closer to his face. He carefully untied the knot from its foot, calmly unfolding it to reveal several peculiar symbols. This was a code from the thieves' guild, and its interpretation was as follows: Meet Count Zod tomorrow, and be sure to win his favor.

The meeting between an illegitimate child and their biological father

Luo Lan quickly nodded vigorously

Only after the perfect layout does it come to the fatal blow at https://www.hetushu.com. -- "The Thief's Notebook"

After careful consideration, Luo Lan confirmed that there was no description of this young girl in the materials, and immediately became very interested in her identity

Feeling the stiffness in her hands, Agni couldn't help but chuckle to herself, as she felt a mischievous desire to tease the other person. With a quick roll of her eyes, she deliberately adopted a serious expression and said, "Do you not know that one should greet a lady with a kiss on the hand?"

He has always been curious about the person responsible for communications within that organization, as they seem to be everywhere, consistently delivering messages accurately to the members of the organization

She turned her head to look, and the shy young man was showing her a sincere smile. His eyes were filled with gratitude; they were pure and simple, untouched by any impurities. They were as clear as spring water, so genuine that it made one feel ashamed.

His acting skills are exceptionally outstanding. As a three-star member of the thieves' guild, the organization indeed invested considerable effort in his training.

The originally picturesque appearance has become utterly unrecognizable, as if a bucket of dirty water had been splashed over it

Luo Lan smiled gently, the performance was about to begin

After a while, Agni finally understood what he meant and asked, "Are you asking me to sit down?"

The guards, as if granted a great pardon, lowered their heads and quickly exited the room

As a bird landed on the windowsill, a sudden long cry echoed from the tower below, and a clearly trained hawk swooped down towards it with a fierce gust of wind

"Kiss... kiss the hand..." Luo Lan, startled, quickly withdrew her hand.

It has become somewhat troublesome; in the cramped room and within the pages of the book, it is difficult to avoid sustaining minor injuries from a few individuals waving their fists and feet at him. Should he let out a loud shout? That would be quite embarrassing

It is truly clever to place oneself in such a high position with this purpose in mind

Hello, you. Luo Lan's eyes flickered nervously, and his face turned bright red. He aptly displayed the anxiety and awkwardness of a young man who had little experience when encountering the opposite sex for the first time

The door was kicked open rudely, indicating that some people were clearly not welcoming of his visit

Bang

Thus, he pretended to look at the other person with great fear and, somewhat panicked, said: "You, you... what do you want to do?"

Ah ... ...

At that moment, someone below shouted: "Whose bird has fallen down?"

Lundit has excellent stamina; not only does he show no intention of stopping, but he also exerts himself even more. It seems he will not relent until he has beaten Luo Lan to the point of begging for mercy

In fact, this is not a new phenomenon within noble circles; however, for someone like Luo Lan, who arrogantly believes she bears the mission of beauty, it is quite repulsive

Just as they moved forward with stiff steps, a cold voice sounded from behind: "Stop."

However, the temperaments of the two individuals are vastly different. Rundit is aloof, willful, and quick to anger, displaying the demeanor of a young scion. In contrast, Luo Lan portrays a country boy who has just arrived at the castle, timid and fearful, honest and kind-hearted, with only a rudimentary understanding of combat.

Footsteps sounded at the entrance, and Luo Lan slightly furrowed his brow upon seeing two castle guards approaching from that direction

As she reached the door, a heartfelt voice resonated from behind her