Chapter 212: The Storm at Viscount Frelak's Manor!

This wristguard was not particularly exquisite or beautiful, but just as everyone was puzzled, he said, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is a magical item. Its name is the Gale Wristguard. Wearing it makes sword swings faster. I bought it from the Capital for eighty gold coins!"

"It's actually a magical ornament?" The nobles around immediately erupted in uproar.

Viscount Leo's expression turned even uglier, but naturally, he would not admit defeat with his words.

"Eighty gold coins? It's probably just a fake anyway. The inscriptions on it are loose; one can tell at a glance that its effect is minimal. Giving a Bronze Knight a one-tenth speed boost might be the limit!"

And this magical ornament was indeed exactly what Viscount Leo had predicted.

It was a practice piece by a novice mage; the inscriptions on it were extremely loose, and the paint used was the lowest-grade magical paint.

This thing was bought purely to satisfy the vanity needs of minor nobles.

After all, even if it was terrible, it was still a magical ornament.

Those that truly met the standard of ordinary enchantment had to achieve at least a thirty-percent boost to a Bronze Knight's capabilities.

Of course, the price was also higher, basically starting at one hundred seventy or eighty gold coins.

Thus, the one in Ellis's hand, which could only boost capabilities by ten percent, was indeed merely a hollow shell.

But Ellis did not care in the slightest and continued to mock, "Haha, even if it only boosts by one-tenth, it is still better than that scepter of yours, Leo, forged by some unknown apprentice!"

"You..." Viscount Leo trembled with anger, but he had nothing left to say.

Setting aside who actually forged his scepter, the moment the other party produced a magical ornament, he had already been suppressed.

But just then, the voice of a subordinate came from beside Leo, "My lord Viscount, you previously instructed me to bring the miraculous telescope you just obtained, intending to share its wonders with the noble lords at the banquet. Did you forget?"

"Hmm?"

Hearing this, the nobles at the table all turned their heads to look aside, only to see Overseer Ku Po holding a copper tube, looking at Leo with a face full of respect.

Leo looked at his subordinate with a face full of confusion.

Fortunately, Overseer Ku Po was very thorough; before Leo could be confused for long, he immediately explained proactively, "My lord Viscount, your single-lens telescope, which is comparable to a magical item, will surely outshine Viscount Ellis's magical ornament!"

"You must know, this can bring scenery a hundred meters away to appear as if it is right in front of your eyes, presented within the iron tube!"

"When you set out, you said that if one stood on the Viscount Frelak's Manor gazing at the boundless sea, it would surely be an unparalleled enjoyment!"

"Oh? Is that so? You actually brought it; I almost forgot about this matter!" After hearing this, Leo took the copper tube, half-believing and half-doubting.

Of course, the confusion in his eyes had clearly not dissipated; instead, it became more intense.

He did believe in Overseer Ku Po's loyalty.

But the question was, was what Overseer Ku Po said reliable?

"Leo, what do you mean? How dare a mere servant interrupt our conversation? Is this not too rude!" Ellis's gaze fixed tightly on the copper tube in Viscount Leo's hand.

His heart was both shocked and uneasy.

Did Leo actually have such a miraculous thing?

He felt that Leo was deceiving him, but since Leo had already produced it publicly, he felt unsure in his heart again.

"Viscount Ellis, how is this rude? My subordinate is merely reminding me at the appropriate time; this is simply what a loyal subordinate should do!"

"By the way, could it be that you are afraid of the single-lens... telescope in my hand?"

Viscount Leo had originally been unsure in his heart, but seeing Ellis's guilty look, he finally let himself go completely.

Whether true or false, there was no turning back now!

"Hmph, would I be afraid? Bringing scenery a hundred meters away to appear right in front of the eyes? Don't say it's just this ordinary copper tube; even a magical item would find it hard to achieve that!"

"Haha, Viscount Ellis, I'm not saying this to criticize you, but our Glorious Continent is vast in territory, and the races are countless; I'm afraid no one dares to claim they are omniscient and omnipotent!"

"Therefore, it is merely that your knowledge is limited; it does not mean such things that bring scenery a hundred meters away closer do not exist in the world!"

"Hmph! I am indeed ignorant, then please, Viscount Leo, prove it to me!"

Hearing Viscount Ellis's rebuttal, Viscount Leo glanced casually at Overseer Ku Po.

He saw Overseer Ku Po nod deeply, affirming once again.

"Very well, then I will prove it to you! However, this place is narrow; let us go outside the manor!"

Just like that, the crowd of nobles all walked towards the outside of the manor.

Although Viscount Frelak was only a viscount,

he was the second son of a count's family. The manor was built on a cliff by the coast, with pleasant scenery. Standing on the viewing platform on the side of the garden, one could gaze directly at the coastline and the reefs.

Viscount Leo slowed his pace so that Overseer Ku Po could whisper the method of use.

"Overseer Ku Po, are you sure this copper tube is really that miraculous?" Viscount Leo finally could not help but ask a question.

"My lord Viscount, please rest assured! This single-lens telescope is truly miraculous!"

Recalling the shock he felt when he first saw it, Overseer Ku Po gave an affirmation without hesitation!

Previously, he had no chance to meet Viscount Leo, so he had no opportunity to promote this single-lens telescope for Gervas.

But now, this was just right, and he could even demonstrate it in front of more nobles.

Viscount Leo finally felt at ease.

Soon, the crowd arrived at the viewing platform. Viscount Leo instinctively went to the edge of the platform, extended the copper tube in his hand according to Overseer Ku Po's teaching, aimed it at the coconut grove below, and then brought it to his eye to look.

The next instant, Viscount Leo's body stiffened suddenly, and then he performed the classic three-put-down-and-three-lift-up that most nobles did after seeing a single-lens telescope.

Of course, the shock on his face was completely unmasked.

This scene left a few nobles around completely bewildered.

"Viscount Leo, are you done? If it is a lie, simply admit it openly; I, Ellis, and everyone else will surely understand your behavior of lying just now due to losing face!"

"Therefore, please do not do these strange things here and waste everyone's time!"

Seeing this scene, Ellis, who had originally been unsure, suddenly felt confident, believing that Leo was just stalling for time.

But he did not know that his voice finally made Viscount Leo remember there was still serious business to attend to.

Reluctantly putting down the single-lens telescope, he looked at him.

Viscount Leo smiled brightly, "Ellis, I said it was that your knowledge is too limited. In this world, besides magical items, there are actually many, many miraculous things! For example, this single-lens telescope in my hand!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, to avoid any accusation of lying, everyone, come and experience this wonder for yourselves!"

Viscount Leo handed the spyglass to several nobles.

Letting them experience the wonder for themselves was far more effective than any amount of words from him.

The nobles took the spyglass and then tried it one by one in turn.

What followed was a famous scene that needed no further description; the nobles trembled violently, as if possessed by enchantment.