Lord Saren: I have a proficiency panel

Chapter 23 Really establishing a firm foothold

Three Rivers City is located due east of Talon's territory, about a hundred miles away. This is a large city with Istya Bay to the east and the convergence of three rivers. The Three Rivers Port to which it belongs is the largest port in Isika Bay, and the goods sold are even exported to the Elf Kingdom on the other side of Isca Bay.

At this time, Baron Swift, the Knight of Holy Glory, was lying on a large comfortable chair, listening to his subordinates' reports on the northern evil orc tribes.

It is part of his job to detect the movements of the evil orcs at any time. Although the evil orcs have been busy killing each other among their tribes in recent years and have no time to look south, as the enemy of the century, the Legion has never dared to take them lightly.

However, some recent information is very boring, and the evil orcs seem to have been castrated and become less aggressive. There was basically no movement worthy of the Baron's attention.

While he was listening and concentrating with his eyes closed, a servant walked into the room and whispered to the baron: "Master, we have brought an old knight named Barron from Baron Salon in the Territory Province. He calls himself Talon. The new lord of the territory wants to meet you."

The Baron opened his eyes and thought hard about the matter about Talon's territory. He said angrily: "What's there to see Lord Talon? Every time the Saren family sends incompetent disciples, they have nothing to do with him." It’s necessary to meet him, so send him away quickly.”

"Okay." The attendant turned and left. After a while, he turned back and said softly: "My lord, he said he has a personal letter written by Baron Saren to you."

When Baron Swift heard this, he slowly sat up, stared at the attendant and said: "When you came here to report for the first time, you deliberately concealed this information, and then went out again so that he could give more A bribe for you, right?”

When the attendant heard this, he was shocked and quickly wanted to explain.

But Baron Swift said to him coldly: "Don't be so clever in front of me. Doing things seriously is more important than anything else."

After saying that, he waved his hand and ordered another attendant beside him: "Please come in Lord Barron. Also, give this fool ten lashes, reduce him to a slave, and send him to the livestock shed to feed the pigs. Go ahead."

The attendant beside him immediately bowed and nodded, and dragged out the attendant who had collapsed on the ground at the door.

After a while, Old Barron walked in wearing a top hat and a decent knight's uniform, respectfully saluted Baron Swift as a subordinate, and said: "Former Black Panther Knight of the Third Legion, Captain of the Talon Knight, Meet Lord Swift."

Baron Swift looked at the old man in front of him. His knight's uniform did not have a tail, indicating that he was a formal knight. But judging from his messy breathing and thin body, he is not at the level of a formal knight. Considering his age, he should be an old knight who retired from injury.

Why would Baron Saren send such an old knight?

"You said it was a letter signed by Baron Saren?" Baron Swift asked suspiciously.

"Yes. Lord Saren asked me to say hello to you." Barron said, taking out an envelope with the baron's seal from his arms and handing it to Baron Swift.

Baron Swift took the envelope and looked at the mud seal on it. It was indeed the seal of Baron Saren. As he opened it, he sighed: "I didn't expect Baron Saren to still remember me as an old friend, and I don't know how he has been doing these years."

After unfolding the letter and reading it carefully, he showed a somewhat meaningful expression on his face and said softly: "Lodi Saren. It seems that our Baron Saren has figured it out and finally sent a young talent over. . For the first time, he asked me to take care of him. Zemo is not someone who troubles people easily."

He closed the envelope, looked at Barron, and said with a smile: "Tell me, how do you want me to take care of your young master?"

Barron knew that it was not easy for him to ask for a meeting with the baron, so he couldn't miss the opportunity. He said directly: "Our territory lacks bows and arrows, iron tools and scale armor. In addition, the number of horses is far from enough. I also hope that the baron can make the third battalion follow the instructions Allocate some of the knight’s rated number to us.”

"This is a matter of duty, what else is there?"

"There is another matter. Mr. Lodi's treatment of several convict squadron captains in the manor seems to have caused dissatisfaction among several adults in the third battalion. We would like to ask the Baron to come forward and make peace." Barron quickly transferred Yuriu How Sis insulted Joseph and then attempted to rebel. And Caton couldn't stand it anymore, and under the instruction of Lodi, he told Baron Swift in detail how he started to calm down the chaos.

The process was basically the same, but he deliberately exaggerated Caton's subjectivity and placed the killing behavior mostly on Caton.

After hearing this, Baron Swift was noncommittal, thought for a while, and then slowly said: "Dealing with a few subordinates who have made trouble, not to mention they don't have any military rank, is not a big deal."

When Barron heard this, he felt happy. Since the Baron has set the tone for this matter, Lodi basically does not have to bear any responsibility.

But I heard Baron Swift continue: "I can help you this time, but you must also pay attention to your relationship with several battalion officers in the future. After all, they are your superiors. Barron, judging from your appearance, you should be here for a long time." Everyone in the army must understand this."

"Of course, of course." Barron nodded repeatedly: "It is because I want to have a good relationship with them that I want to ask the adults to make peace on their behalf. For this reason, we have another gift to give."

As he spoke, Barron took out a cowhide bag from his arms and placed it respectfully on the table next to the Baron.

He carried two cowhide bags in his arms, one bag containing 5 gold coins, and the other bag containing 15 gold coins. If the baron is willing to help them, Barron will give him a bag of 15 gold coins. After all, the military supplies they asked for were worth dozens of gold coins.

He was very satisfied with the friendly attitude shown by the Baron at this moment, so he took out a bag of 15 gold coins in return.

Unexpectedly, Baron Swift just glanced at the bag, shook his head slightly and said: "Put these away. Baron Saren finally begged me once. I only took care of you for his sake. Two months later , the officers of the Third Battalion and I will personally inspect your territory to help you get closer, while also taking a look at the new atmosphere in your territory. I hope your Lord Lodi will not disappoint me."

Barron was a little surprised, and he was suddenly in awe of Baron Swift. He put away the cowhide bag, bowed to Baron Swift and said: "Lord Baron, I think Lord Lodi will never let you down!"

Two days later, when Barron returned to the territory with helmets, plate armor, scale armor, long and short swords, shields and knight's spears from several carriages, as well as a total of forty-five horses, Lodi couldn't help but be happy. Hug Barron tightly as he returns home in triumph.

He didn't expect that Baron Saren looked so sick, but his face could be so useful.

However, the use of favors comes at a price. In the final analysis, you still have to rely on your own efforts and cannot count on charity from others.

That night, a lively celebration was held in the fortress. Firstly, it was to celebrate the arrival of these military horses and military equipment; secondly, it was also to eliminate the oppressive atmosphere caused by the purge in the territory.

Lodi knew that at the moment he received the support of the big guys in the army, he had truly established a firm foothold in Istia.

Next, you can focus on development without any distractions.

After the party, Lodi returned to his house. Su Na, the personal maid, boiled the bath water for Luo Di as usual, and then while helping Luo Di get into the water, she gently touched Luo Di's arm with the soft pepper mound, and inadvertently let the gauze clothes on her shoulders slip off, Revealing smooth and fair skin.

Facing Suna's seduction, Rody did not choose to refuse this time. He held Susan's slender waist and brought her into the pool together.

It was only now that he truly felt the lord's happiness.

(End of this chapter)