You were made to farm, and now you're the emperor of an empire?

Chapter 84 Once I've leveled up, I'll wipe you all out.

He was struggling.

Reason told him that this problem was nothing at all.

It neither endangered his safety nor caused irreversible damage.

It was purely his own inner weakness that made him consider giving up.

Roman is good at self-analysis.

He knew his own personality better than anyone.

He always felt that everyone else was a fool, and only he was clear-headed.

Roman knew very well where this mentality of "I am the only one who is pure in a world of filth, and I am the only one who is sober in a world of drunks" came from.

Because in this era, no one in heaven or on earth is more awesome than him; he is the legendary chosen one of heaven.

But if he turns away from a harsh environment, does that mean he will avoid all challenges in the future?
The farmers in Sigge Town could go out to burn stones and make salt in this weather. But he gave up halfway—or rather, he only took the first step out the door.

Roman thought to himself, if he can’t even match the resilience and perseverance of a farmer, how can he carry out his rule?
How can you order a farmer to do things that he himself is unwilling to do?

He is a ruler, yet he lacks even the will to shoulder this responsibility. What gives him the audacity to continue flaunting his superiority? How can he still righteously call people idiots?

He had only been away from Origin Manor for half a day, and the child, Gweil, was quite dependent on him, hoping he would return soon before leaving.

Then he really did go and came back on the same day, empty-handed.

What does that child think of him?

What will Aaron and Green think when they find out?
Aaron is alright, but Green will definitely bring this up all the time, and it will become a dark chapter in his life!
How could we possibly tolerate this!

We must persevere, we must hold on no matter what!
Roman recalled the maxims of the Cracked Armor family and the promises he made when he left for the Grand Duchy.

Overcome all obstacles!

He gripped the expensive, armor-piercing bow hanging on the horse's back.

This great bow is a replica of the weapon of the first Duke of Cracked Armor.

A true armor-piercing bow can pierce dragon scales.

The first Grand Duke followed the conquerors, conquering the entire land in all directions. Finally, he launched an expedition, crossing the Dark Sea, supposedly to the place where elves, dwarves, dragons, and demons meet.

The conquerors never returned, and only the first three grand dukes came back. One of them, the Grand Duke of Cracked Armor, died not long after, leaving behind this proverb about overcoming obstacles, which has been passed down through generations.

That's what they say, but this saying only lasted for five generations.

The current Grand Duke of Cracked Armor is the fourth generation of Grand Dukes.

His grandfather died in the Battle of Silent Valley, a battle against the Vatican, and his father, who was still young at the time, was also seriously injured, leaving him with a chronic illness that caused him to die before he turned forty.

Therefore, the fourth Duke of the Cracked Armor was quite young when he ascended the throne, not even twenty years old.

At that time, he became the most dazzling prodigy in the entire Grand Duchy, and even the entire Black Iron Kingdom.

It is said that the previous Black Iron King was punched by him, and the Duke of Rage Tide once stayed in his castle to receive his education. The Duke of Oak was like a grandson in front of him.

He conquered Sig Town when he was in his early twenties.

His power and status were too high, and his talent was also extremely outstanding. At the age of twenty-five, he became a fifth-tier war knight.

But the wealth of the Grand Duchy made him have no interest in this remote border region.

This generation's Grand Duke of Cracked Armor was full of martial virtue in his youth, and theoretically should have died young.

Because his great-grandfather (first generation) did not live past sixty years old.

His grandfather (second generation) did not live past fifty.

His father (and his father's father) did not live past forty.

Following this trend, the lifespan of the current Grand Duke of Cracked Armor should be even shorter.

However, he was the longest-lived Grand Duke of the Cracked Armor.

From sixty years ago to the present, he has maintained his rule and status in the Grand Duchy.

The current Grand Duke of Cracked Armor is dissolute, indulging in wine and women, fond of gourmet food, greedy for power, and has many offspring...

Roman found it difficult to comment on his physiologist father, who simply fit all his stereotypes about the aristocracy.

He had dozens of brothers and sisters.

Since his birth, Grand Duke Liejia has had an average of one child every year, single-handedly expanding the entire Liejia family line. Roman's half-brother, now sixty years old, already has grandchildren who can run around.

The Lord of Cracked Armor even allowed illegitimate children to use Cracked Armor as their surname.

Everyone knows the situation of these illegitimate children.

But they gained the Grand Duke's approval; he loved his children, and was stubborn and headstrong.

He believed that the blood from the split armor was flowing.

No matter what changes may occur in the future, no matter when the tree falls, there will be broken branches and leaves left to take root and sprout anew—perhaps years later, a fallen nobleman will tell his descendants about the family's past glory.

Theoretically speaking, if all the others with the same surname die out, as long as one of the Liejia remains, regardless of whether he is an illegitimate child or not, as long as there is a blood relationship, he will be the next Liejia Grand Duke.

Of course, Roman's illegitimate children would never have the chance to claim the duke's inheritance, but they would still enjoy excellent living conditions.

Because the Grand Duke had too much wealth and land.

It is said that the Rift Armor Territory can support half of the Black Iron Kingdom, and this is not just empty talk.

Therefore, even the worst off illegitimate child who grows up can become a knight in arms.

Illegitimate daughters could also marry a low-ranking nobleman or a knight-errant.

Roman, a highly accomplished illegitimate son who excels in both literature and martial arts, was able to acquire a piece of land in the Grand Duchy with good prospects for development.

To outsiders, they seem to have been born in Rome.

Roman didn't think so.

It is not that he is glorified because of the armor-cracked armor, but that the armor-cracked armor is glorified because of him!

Liejia has no right to award him a medal!

In Roman's eyes, the Grand Duke of the Cracked Armor was nothing!
Let alone being born into nobility, even if one is born a slave, as long as one doesn't die, and patiently waits for a few years, he will find an opportunity to shout "Are kings and nobles born with special privileges?" and then rise up in rebellion, slaughtering all the insects who oppress him.

If it succeeds, it will succeed!

So be it, I shall die!

He has bigger ambitions!
Strengthen the entire earth!

Incredibly strong!!

This young nobleman can't stand being a nobleman for even a day longer!
I want to split up the family!
How can we possibly destroy the Middle Ages while surrounded by these insects?

……

This was Roman's original intention in coming to Sig Town.

What can he get in the Grand Duchy?
First, there were abundant material resources, a developed commercial network, readily available fiefdoms, at least three villages with a population of a thousand, and a complete management team.

There were also manors and castles—not the simple houses that were built and moved into on the same day.

Then there is a good social environment.

Nobles from all directions gathered there, and banquets and martial arts tournaments were held regularly.

The honor of a knight of war exists only on the battlefield!

All nobles and knights firmly believed this!
Moreover, he was quite skilled in martial arts, and could obtain rich prize money and ransom from the martial arts tournament, while the losers could be recruited by him as knights of conquest.

A beautiful young girl, an elegant noblewoman, a handsome knight...

Finally, there is the economic and political center, where one has a fiefdom, which is not only geographically advantageous but, more importantly, provides access to upward mobility.

However, Roman gave up that kind of life and chose to work on infrastructure projects in this remote and impoverished area.

Following your rules is pointless because you're all idiots and morons. I'd rather die than listen to an idiot! I'm going to create my own set of rules and make everyone listen to me!

But in this impoverished and backward place, there was no political center, and not even an economy; it could only barely scrape by on the edge of the commercial world.

Green and Aaron, these two knights who fought on the battlefield, also had to burn stones and carry wood.

As the lord, he also had to work in the fields himself!

All of this was for the burning ambition in Roman's heart!
You're enjoying your good life now, while I'm suffering!

Wait for me!

Even if it means living a life of debauchery!
Once I've fully developed, I'll wipe you all out!
(End of this chapter)