Knight and Wand

Chapter 58 Feudal Fiefdom
The next day, after seeing off Baron Elliver's army, Leon and Lohak discussed in detail the matters related to the enthronement in Azerien's resting room with the noble knight who was left behind to guide the three of them.

He was a burly middle-aged knight named "Balfe Philante". He had a beard and a scar running diagonally across his face, looking very fierce.

"Remember, my three young lords, you are now officially canonized 'Knights of the Fiefdom', but you must always maintain the noble character that is worthy of this status.

Becoming a knight does not mean you can do whatever you want. Once you are reported by the people or other nobles for any serious disqualification or violation of your oath, your title and territory can still be taken away by the monarch." Balfe warned sternly.

"Thank you for your advice, Mr. Filante. We will always keep our oath in mind." Leon replied solemnly.

"Me too." Lohak nodded vigorously.

Azerien didn't say anything, but just touched his chest in response. He had been taught these warnings countless times by his father during his growth.

Balfe's serious face relaxed immediately and he waved his hand, "Don't be too nervous. This warning is just a routine matter. I believe you won't be like some spoiled dandies who get carried away as soon as they become lords."

"Next, let me tell you about the knights' obligations. According to the laws of the kingdom, all the fiefdom knights in the country must always carry at least one complete set of knight armor, a long-handled cavalry weapon, a sword, a warhorse, and two spare riding pack horses." The senior knight said in detail.

Leon and the other two felt relieved after hearing this. After seizing the equipment of the Kantadar army, they now had no shortage of these things.

Balfe stroked his beard and said, “This is the minimum requirement for knighthood, but I believe it is more than enough for you, so I will not elaborate on it.

In addition, each of you is obliged to bring at least one knight squire every year to serve your lord for forty days free of charge.

For the period beyond forty days, your lord will pay you a salary of twenty-five dirs per day based on your current status as "lower-level knights".

If in the future you are lucky enough to be awarded the title of ‘Flag Knight’ for your meritorious service, your salary will be doubled.”

25 dirhams a day?

One month is 7.5 gold crowns.
Leon calculated in his mind the approximate income of an ordinary farmer in Serrian in the original owner's memory, and found that the income of a knight serving in the army was 125 times that of an ordinary farmer.

He thought about how many noble knights there were in the two armies that had come to Selva before, and he was afraid that it would cost two to three thousand gold crowns just to pay the salaries of these knights.

This war is more than just a waste of money.

Leon thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "Sir Philante, if Lord Elliver issues a military call in the future, and one of us is injured and bedridden due to an accident, like Azerien is now, or is away from the territory due to other matters and cannot respond to the call for a while, what should we do?"

When Balf heard this question, he waved his hand and replied, “If this happens, you can choose to pay a shield tax of four gold crowns per month instead of serving yourself, but if you cannot send at least one knight squire, then you will have to pay two more gold coins.

However, as someone who has experienced this, I would like to remind you that if you aspire to achieve higher glory and status, you should try not to avoid being called up. As a knight, the battlefield is where we can truly make achievements. "

Seeing the three young men nod in agreement, the older senior knight continued to recount their feudal obligations one by one.

Including the proportion of gift money to be prepared when the lord's Thorn Flower Family and the royal family have certain events such as the heir's coming-of-age ceremony and wedding, and other details, all of which are clearly stated.

The question-and-answer session feels like a lecture.

“The three manors that Lord Elliver granted to you did not directly specify how to distribute them. Before the documents of enthronement are completed, you can discuss and decide on your respective territories. Just tell me before I return.

By the way, Lord Leon, Lord Lohak, you two were born as commoners in the past and have no family name at present. Please choose one as soon as possible, otherwise the subsequent enthronement documents will have to be signed with the name of your territory as a suffix. "Knight Balf reminded. Leon touched his chin. He had not had time to think about this.

He chose this name because it sounds similar to his original name on Earth, Li Ang, so he still uses the name of the original owner. The surname is naturally included in it, and he doesn't feel uncomfortable with it.

Then why not give yourself a surname that sounds like “Lee”?

Leon Lee?
I'm also NicoNicoNi

That sounds weird, no.

Just when Leon was struggling with his thoughts, Lohak on the side spoke up and made the decision first.

"Lohak Felux."

The tall boy seemed to have been prepared for this, as this was also the nickname his mother had given him in the past: "Uncle Balfe, I will call myself 'Ferux' from now on."

"Mustang? Yeah, nice last name." Balfe took note of it and then looked at Leon.

"What about you, Lord Leon? It's okay if you can't make a decision right now. You can think about it slowly in the next few days. I won't leave in the short term."

"No need." Leon changed his mind and finally gave up the tempting choice of "Al Johnson" after struggling between the two candidates.

"Leon Pendragon." He took King Arthur's surname as his own without blushing.

The head of the dragon is so majestic.

Besides, I was considered a descendant of the dragon in my previous life, so this surname is not unworthy.

Although in the Feru language of this world, the pronunciation of "Dragon" does not mean dragon.

"Pendragon?" Balfe had never heard of this unfamiliar word.

Leon had no choice but to use his index finger to draw the pronunciation on the table. Fortunately, the original owner had been taught by his father before and knew some daily Feru characters.

"Okay, I remember."

Balfe understood the writing method, so he raised his eyes and continued to say to the two of them, "Now that you have decided on your surname, you can also find someone to draw a heraldry emblem to represent your identity.

However, you are still lower-ranking knights and cannot display personal coats of arms on the battlefield. When necessary, you can only display the thorny rose flag of your lord's family. Do not overstep your authority without permission.

You can only use pennants or swallowtail flags as flags. Only when you are successfully conferred the title of "square flag knight" by Lord Elliver in the future can you use square flags to display your personal or family emblems. Do you understand?"

Leon nodded. It turned out that the knight had so many rules and regulations even for hanging a flag.

"Okay, that's all I need to say for now. As for the rest, you can wait until you each recruit your own heraldsmen. They will also explain the etiquette and customs of the nobles of Orlando to you."

(End of this chapter)