Actually, before the Duris family sought out Liang En and the others, they had thoroughly investigated Jeanne d'Arc. For such an old noble family, the requirements for an heir were not high but definitely not low either.
They could tolerate an ordinary or even mediocre heir, but they would absolutely not tolerate one with moral or ideological issues.
At least for them, if the only heir had significant problems, they would rather let the noble title disappear than compromise in this regard.
After all, this count's title represented the heroic saint of France, Jeanne d'Arc. Choosing an heir that would bring shame to the ancestor was worse than letting the lineage end.
Fortunately, the investigation results satisfied Mr. Duris greatly. Jeanne d'Arc's nationality, her character, and her religious devotion all impressed him very much.
For instance, Jeanne had always used her share of money to help the poor, and after Elizabeth came along, they even established a small charity organization managed by Jeanne.
Unlike many wealthy individuals who use charity to avoid taxes, Jeanne did it for one reason: she genuinely wanted to help those in need.
In the historical rehabilitation of Jeanne d'Arc, the villagers' testimonies all depicted her as an excellent, simple, and devout girl.
One villager recalled Jeanne being very generous to the poor, even giving them her bed to sleep in while she slept on straw. Sometimes, she would share her dinner with them.
According to the investigators' evaluation for Mr. Duris, this girl, sharing the same name as the Duris family ancestor, was like a true saint, perfectly aligning with the Duris family's historical legacy.
This is why, although inheriting the title was a good thing, Mr. Duris still spoke to Jeanne with that tone. For such a family, a perfect heir was exceedingly rare.
Especially over such a long time, many noble families had declined due to poor choices of heirs. Therefore, the remaining families had learned from these experiences and maintained high standards for their heirs.
"I hope the lady who shares my ancestor's name will decide to inherit the family title. If so, I can contentedly meet my god."
After Liang En and the others left, Mr. Duris, resting on the sofa, sighed and said to Butler Lubson, his face showing a trace of unease.
"Don't worry, sir. I believe Miss d'Arc is willing. From her expression earlier, I sensed she is mostly inclined, though she needs to consider some things."
Butler Lubson comforted him while taking out some medicine from the drawer and pouring water from a nearby kettle, handing it to Mr. Duris.
"Let's hope so." Mr. Duris took the medicine and water, nodded slightly, and said, "But considering her current situation, we don't have much to attract her, maybe only the name of Saint Jeanne d'Arc."
Due to the prior investigation, Mr. Duris knew Jeanne's current state. By any measure, Jeanne's life was very good, so nothing he had offered much attraction to her.
While Mr. Duris and his butler discussed Jeanne, she and Liang En returned to their previously booked hotel and started discussing this matter.
"What do you think about this?" Liang En asked Jeanne, who sat opposite him, once they were back in the room.
"Of course, no matter what decision you make, I'll support you wholeheartedly. So just decide based on your own perspective."
"Honestly, under normal circumstances, I wouldn't want to accept all this." Jeanne smiled slightly, "Every gain comes with a price."
"For example, when I went from being an ordinary girl to becoming the Marshal of France, it seemed like I gained a lot all at once, but I bore the fate of France."
"Even now, I remember the immense pressure during that time. So, when I first heard their hope for me to inherit everything, I immediately thought of the pressure I would face."
"Therefore, in this world, I just want to follow you happily and relax every day. I really don't want to live a life burdened with immense pressure anymore."
In history, Jeanne d'Arc was called a saint and even seen as the hope of France, but she was still a girl under 20 years old.
She shouldered that burden back then only because she felt she should save France, not because she enjoyed such a life.
So, after coming to this world, Jeanne always positioned herself in a supportive role, quietly enjoying her relaxed life, unlike Elizabeth, who actively did various things.
Otherwise, with Jeanne's ability and reliability, she could have easily been the manager, instead of Liang En having to wait until Elizabeth Bathory arrived to find someone to take overall responsibility.
"If that's the case, I'll help you refuse Mr. Duris." After listening to Jeanne's lengthy discourse and confirming her thoughts, Liang En gently patted her hand and said.
"If you don't want these things, we won't take them. After all, we don't lack money or status, and refusing this should be fine."
"No, Liang En, I appreciate your concern, but I intend to take on this responsibility." Jeanne let Liang En hold her hand and shook her head with a smile.
"If it were anything else, I would definitely refuse because they hold no value for me. But the Duris family is different."
"After all, from a certain perspective, this family is also mine. So, I feel obliged to oversee it and guide it towards a better future."
Neither Jeanne nor Liang En had expected her summoning to come with such a background, so after some hesitation, they made a decision they had never considered before.
This decision, of course, had nothing to do with the Duris family's wealth and status. Although the family was wealthy and prestigious, those were achievements accumulated over centuries.
For Liang En, who possessed extraordinary powers, he was confident in matching their wealth and status within a generation, so the family's current assets didn't attract him.
As for Jeanne, she had experienced everything unimaginable for ordinary people. Therefore, worldly status and wealth couldn't sway her in the slightest.
"Alright, I'll support whatever decision you make." After hearing Jeanne's final decision, Liang En nodded, "Now let's discuss the details."
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