Throne of the North.

Chapter 147 Marriage and Choice
Ryan's answer surprised Earl Clayton.

He had never taken care of his children and didn't know much about Ryan. He only knew that he was an ordinary person in the imperial capital. However, Ryan's sharpness at this moment surprised and delighted him.

He nodded.

"After returning this time, I probably won't have to go to the North for a long time. A lot of orcs have been slaughtered in the past few years. They dare not approach the Empire's fortress in the short term."

Clayton told Ryan one thing, that is, the empire has always had an advantage in facing the invasion of orcs from the north.

This is why the North Wind Province has always been proposed. Because of the great advantage of the Empire, the North Wind Province is like mud and cannot be supported, which is very embarrassing for the Empire.

"In addition, this Divine Grace Festival also represents a power struggle between the Empire and the Church. The Empire wants to gain more interests and allies."

“Thus, the Lordship system was born.”

"You will come with me to the imperial capital. Many noble representatives will go to the imperial capital during this year's Divine Grace Festival."

This is certainly a good thing for Ryan.

Because for the nobles who separated from their families, the largest source of income, besides the land, was trade with their original families after the separation.

Because of blood ties, this first trade was born between father and son. According to the size of the Clayton family, the resources of the Frozen Territory could be traded with the Clayton family. In this way, Ryan's Frozen Territory could have the first pot of gold to develop the territory.

Often, the Clayton family can collect all the resources from the Frozen Territory and provide financial support to the Frozen Territory at a slightly premium.

Then there is the problem. After two or three generations, the Clayton family will consider that interests will outweigh kinship and choose not to accept the junk from the Frozen Territory.

At that time, the Frozen Territory, which had already made its first pot of gold, its second pot of gold, etc., naturally also had the conditions to trade with other nobles.

This was the original pattern, but with Ryan having the Gate of the Planes, there was no need to do this at all, and the specialties he brought were no longer scrap metal.

The specialty he brought as a gift this time would, of course, be sold at a good price, and the Clayton family would also benefit from it, rather than just taking out some money to maintain Ryan's first pot of gold in this way.

That is a specialty from another world. A unique item will definitely sell for a high price within the empire.

Of course, this doesn't mean that Ryan will be equal to Clayton. The most important point is that if he sells his things to the Clayton family, and then the Clayton family sells them to the empire or even the south, it will reduce a lot of trouble.

At present, Ryan does not think he is qualified enough to form a chamber of commerce without being exploited.

The Frozen Territory will need to develop for at least three to five years before other nobles dare not easily exploit passing caravans.

In this Fire Dragon Castle, Ryan saw the gap between the barony and the territory of the powerful nobles.

He also saw once again the way the descendants of the Clayton family communicated.

It's simple, fight.

As an earl family that has reshaped its bloodline, this Earl of Clayton is particularly powerful, with many children and boiling blood. The sixteen-year-old ban has caused them to vent in other directions.

Fighting became a good way to go, and even Earl Clayton was satisfied with this natural decision.

However, the older ones are always much stronger than the younger ones, just like a dragon; a dragon that lives longer often represents strength.

As a noble, Ryan could no longer take part in the fighting. At the moment, he accompanied his mother, watching the fight below from the castle window.

The Clayton family maintains several teams of mages, and as long as the person is only injured, they can be rescued.

For example, Ryan’s mother, Kurami, is a powerful life magician, but he doesn’t know how strong his mother is.

"Your brother Kelse already has his own territory and has become a baron. Unfortunately, he cannot come back for this year's God's Grace Festival." Krami talked a lot with Ryan and also mentioned her first child.

Currently, among the descendants of the Clayton family, three have already obtained the title, one is Ryan, one is Kelce, and the other is their second brother.

Even the third brother, Kaz, could only become a lord.

As for the boss, it is naturally the future Earl Clayton.

But Ryan felt that the boss might have to stay in this position for a long time.

Earl Clayton, who returned from the North, seemed even more powerful.

Finally, of course, Kurami couldn't help but mention Ryan's marriage.

"You are already an adult. Sister Ellie and I have discussed and selected the legitimate daughters of three viscount families and seventeen baron families for you. I hope to choose a suitable wife for you among them."

If Ryan didn't have a title, his wife would probably be the daughter of a baron other than the first one, or a viscount, or if he was luckier, the daughter of an earl.

But Ryan is a baron. Even the lord of a territory like the Frozen Territory in the Northern Province, which no one in the South wants, is a baron, so the specifications are different.

His wife could be the only daughter of a baron, or the beloved daughter of a viscount or even an earl. But the latter condition was that the daughter's talent was not that outstanding.

Because if the daughter of a viscount, or even an earl, is outstanding in herself in addition to her family background, then the person to be chosen cannot be a baron, but the heir of another great noble family, or the royal family.

This is especially true if there is only one daughter.

The essence of marriage is political, economic, and even military cooperation.

It is inevitable that the two families are well matched.

Although Ryan does not reject this aspect, he also hopes to find one that satisfies him.

He smiled and said:

"Mother, please be more selective and let me choose for myself."

Kurami looked at Ryan and laughed.

"You are even more picky than your father."

"Don't you think about it? Your territory is in the North Wind Province. How many girls are willing to follow you there?"

"My territory is still good."

"Of course I believe you have the ability to manage a territory, but you have to make others believe in it too."

"It's very cold in the north."

Kurami tightened her cloak around her body. Winter was coming, and even the land in the south could feel it.

She was not in a hurry, and Ryan was not in a hurry either. After all, there was still time. This kind of thing would take about a year for both sides to make a final decision.

"This time you are going to the imperial capital with your father. If you meet someone suitable but don't have the courage, you might as well come and tell me."

The weight of the Countess of Clayton is still very high.

(End of this chapter)