Cassian's carriage had reached the territory of the Arundell family as they had reached the small city. Considering their rank the Arundell family has more territory and wealth than his own. The people were also a lot and he knows that they also have a lot more trade going.
'Did really didn't do much to increase his land? He always gave too much importance to ranks. Maybe that's why the territory wasn't that we'll built and didn't become something like this one.' Cassian thought to himself as he looked at the city.
There were many people and vendors and shops, ranging from clothing, blacksmiths, inns, restaurants and so on and so forth. While this isn't anything compared to the capital and the other territories, the fact that a small city like this exists show the competence of the lord of Arundell.
'Maybe he is much more competent than I thought. But I wonder how his personality is.' Cassian thought to himself as he looked at the city.
"Wow, this place is so much different than the place we live." Caitlin said in awe as she saw the many shops and people.
Cassian chuckled in amusement at her words as he knew that for someone like her this must be a shocking and amazing sight. But for him who had come from modern times this was like a small backwards city if anything else, but it is quite impressive all things considered.
Caitlin who heard him chuckle immediately looked at him alarmed, as she has just praised the territory of another house right in front of her Lord Cassian, who is himself a member of the Lancaster family. It is a very bad thing to compare and praise the lands of other lords in front of their own.
"I-I'm sorry Master Cassian. It's just—" Caitlin said immediately as she looked at him frantically.
But Cassian stopped her from talking further by placing his right pointing finger on her lips, effectively silencing her as she looked at him as he has an amused look on his face.
"Don't worry. I know it's a new sight for you and I won't hold it against you. Just enjoy the sights." Cassian said to her with a small smile as he removed his finger from her lips.
"Th-Thank you Master. I will not make the mistake again." Caitlin said with a grateful tone as she bowed to him.
Cassian waved her dismissively before he went back to look out the window at the city. He was making sure to look at the place and learn the architecture of the city so when he starts his own plans he will be able to elevate his own land and create a small city as well.
He knows that his father doesn't care much about the lives of the commoners. Though it wasn't a surprise to say the least, during mediaeval times, the common people were treated as property by the nobles and those in power and most only cared about themselves and their own wealth and power. It was true in his world and it was also true in this one as well.
His father, who doesn't even care about his own children that much and is willing to use them to gain more power, would have no qualms with using the people in his territory for his wishes without a single ounce of care or pity.
To him, the fact that he is a noble is something he is very proud of and doesn't care much about those who are not of noble blood. He is a selfish man who puts his own interests above all else. He knew that very much.
But that man's selfishness could also be a good thing, since he would be able to take advantage of that for his own gains. His father is a man who prioritises his own feelings and goals, even above his own family, and cares very much about his image and the rank of their family.
If he thinks that he will gain some profit from something then he will do it, all in a bid to elevate his rank and power. That is also why he didn't oppose him, since this also gave Cassian an opportunity to go to another nobles home as well.
If he is able to be successful, then he will be able to turn his fiancee into his slave as well. And if he is able to make her fall in love with him genuinely, then him having sex with her would only increase the love she has for him. And if she truly and completely falls in love with him, then he might be able to use her to control the Arundell family as well.
"Love is blind as they say." Cassian muttered to himself as that thought crossed his mind.
Of course he isn't going to just go after her. He will analyse her, charm her as well and then slowly worm his way into her heart. Find what she wants to learn, to know, to feel, and use them to get close to her. And if all goes well, he can make her fall completely in love with him, and if he fully loves him, then she might also be willing to listen to whatever he tells her to do.
And if all goes well, maybe she can also help him get her big sister as well. And if he plays his cards right, he can also make her fall in love with him and then turn both sisters into his slaves as well.
'Hmm, considering the fact that she is the eldest, she might be married off to another noble as well. I wonder, if maybe I can use that marriage of her's to my advantage as well. Maybe get her fiancee killed, leaving her a member of her new family, and then control that family through her. I don't care much about the nobles of these times since most of them are assholes. Myself included, but I am a bit better than most, I think.' Cassian thought to himself as he watched the scenery.
Soon they reached the mansion of the Arundell family as they passed the gates and Cassian noted that they have a much larger garden, territory, servants and mansion than his own.
The carriage reached the entrance of the mansion as he got out of it followed by Caitlin. The two of them saw the Arundell family standing in front of them as Caitlin bowed to them immediately.
'Well, here goes.' Cassian thought to himself as he looked at them.