Throne of the North.

Chapter 434: The Kingdom Nobles and the Lost Nobles, the Bloodline Oath
Ryan learned the news much later because the nobles of the Serra Kingdom wanted to wait for a result from the Holy See. Before that, no one passed the news to Ryan. After seeing no signs of the Holy See mobilizing troops, the nobles finally passed the news to him.

However, Ryan was not surprised by what happened in the Kingdom of Serra. He had long guessed that there would be a conflict with the Holy See there, but he was not sure how.

What really surprised him was that the Holy See did not gather its army and approach the border of the empire in the name of the dawn after the three days of miracles.

War may not necessarily break out, but the power of action under the miracle can put considerable pressure on the empire.

Adriana seemed to not care at all, in stark contrast to Pastor Soto before. The Serra royal family might be happy to see this outcome.

The Vatican did not interfere with their powers.

This filled the nobles of the Serra Kingdom with confidence, and they began to concentrate on resolving conflicts with the nobles of the Andara Kingdom.

However, the outbreak of external conflicts often means that internal conflicts are irreconcilable. The clash between the nobles of the Serra Kingdom and the Andara Kingdom did not start in one or two days, but because the dissatisfaction among the nobles had already existed in the past and could not be resolved by any means other than war.

The nobles within the Serra Kingdom are divided into three factions. One faction is the loyal followers, that is, the first batch of nobles who followed McReynolds to establish the kingdom. There are not many of them, but their importance has gradually been exposed in today's Serra Kingdom - the king prefers to let them control the key policies of the kingdom.

The second part is about the original nobles on this land, such as the four large noble territories. Why did they gradually become dissatisfied and have frequent conflicts after the birth of the Kingdom of Serra?

The answer is very simple, because after the establishment of the Kingdom of Sera, their territory has shrunk severely.

Once upon a time, one hundred mountains were their territory, but now there are only ten left. However, the transfer of territory cannot be completed in a short time, and disputes over land interests have led to constant conflicts.

The third group of nobles in the kingdom were those who defected from the Andara Kingdom. They failed to catch the first express train. As latecomers, they were given new lands because the Serra Kingdom needed their support.

These lands came from the shrinking territories of a few great nobles.

The conflicts among the nobles were driven by desires and ambitions. Although the Sera Kingdom seemed peaceful on the surface, it was actually already full of cracks. After a simple analysis, Ryan saw through the Sera Kingdom.

"If you want to resolve disputes like this, you have to join the disputes here."

The team led by Bogeld is just the first step, and Ryan wants to resolve the conflicts within the Kingdom of Sera, certainly not to please the king of Sera.

It's just for one's own benefit.

The Kingdom of Serra does not obey the orders of the Holy See, nor does it get overly close to the Empire. Perhaps in their own eyes, the Kingdom of Serra is a land that survives in the cracks and gets the best of both worlds.

But in Ryan's opinion, such a road is too precarious, but this is exactly what the Sera Kingdom least wants to see.

When the kingdom was first established, everything needed to be rebuilt, and a nest of snakes and rats would always lead to a conflict of blood and fire at any opportunity.

The legendary Emperor Feng suppressed the hidden dangers alone, but he could not make them disappear.

It is not known whether this is a good thing or a bad thing for the Kingdom of Sera. Ryan cannot see the future, but he can see his own opportunity from the precarious Kingdom of Sera.

There are three major factions of nobles in the kingdom, but in reality, none of them is strong enough.

"If we want to defeat them, we need a fuse and soldiers to charge into battle."

On the Rhino Horn Mountain, Ryan placed the ice on the table. Densely packed carvings surrounded the middle area, and each carving had a simple outline. It was an emblem of nobility, including the outline of Ryan's Rhino Horn Mountain.

The ice sculptures were stuck in their positions and unable to move until Ryan pushed new sculptures over from a distance, causing a large number of the sculptures that were still standing to fly away.

They were carved out of ice, and although they stood still for a while, the bottom was too smooth. After being hit by a huge force, they were directly scratched and flew away. Many carvings even fell onto the table and broke into pieces.

In Ryan's eyes, these carvings represent the nobles of the Serra Kingdom at this moment. Their foundations are empty and unstable.

And what do those carvings that create them represent?
Ryan looked up and had plans for many things in the Kingdom of Sera.

"Only those who have experienced the fear and courage of destruction and rebirth can move forward courageously and risk everything on their lives."

……

Kingdom of Sera, outside the royal palace.

The construction of the royal city is in full swing. All the disputes and conflicts within the kingdom cannot affect the establishment of this royal city, because everything revolves around the new civilization of the Kingdom of Serra.

In recent times, some strangers have appeared in the Sera Royal City, which is still only a silhouette.

The common people and slaves could not look these strangers in the eye, but it was also difficult for these people to come into contact with the nobles of the Serra Kingdom.

They seemed to be caught in the gap between the nobles and the common people, struggling hard.

They are nobles, nobles of a lost country, or in other words, they have lost their land, their glory, and everything. Only a broken flag and emblem are left to remember the ancient honor, an identity recognized by the nobles but not accepted by them.

The term "wandering aristocrats" is used to describe these people, and the term "aristocrats of a fallen nation" is a satire on them.

Enduring strange looks and a life that was totally inconsistent with their glorious status, countless nobles died in obscurity in a remote corner on a strange night.

What killed them was a power called dignity. Of course, it could also be the rage of impotence, because many wandering nobles, after recognizing their noble status and the glory of their ancestors, could not accept such a low-end process of having to work to fill their stomachs.

Some nobles of a fallen nation were left to fend for themselves, while others were always looking for opportunities to restore the glory of their family.

For example, the descendant of the ancient bloodline who now leads the imperial army in the Kingdom of Andara.

For example, these strangers who now appear in the Kingdom of Sera.

They looked for every possible opportunity, and the birth of the Kingdom of Sera was a rare opportunity for some nobles of the fallen country.

Caird Valencia, who was responsible for the construction of the wooden houses on the three streets of the Serra Royal City, was such a wandering nobleman from a fallen country. He came here to restore the glory of his family and regain a piece of land belonging to Valencia.

The newly born Kingdom of Sera was full of opportunities for him to do all this.

But the first problem that stood in front of him was that he could not meet the ruler of the kingdom. The noble king would not easily receive a noble without territory. They were wanderers, without their own property and land, and therefore had no right to sit at the same table with the nobles.

By using some means, Caird Valencia became a manager in the construction of the royal city. He did not ask for any reward, but just wanted a chance to meet the king after completing the work.

Behind him, the people of Valencia felt very aggrieved. It was natural for nobles to meet the king, and it did not require too many procedures. But now, in order to see the king, they needed to work constantly, supervise the slaves who built them day and night, and live together in muddy and smelly houses.

"This is our only chance. In the empire, we cannot see the emperor, or even the powerful nobles. With the emergence of the lord system, the revival of the Valencia family seems to have become an unattainable luxury."

"But we can't give up."

Caird said this to the members of the Valencia family, but someone couldn't help but ask a question that he couldn't answer.

"But Caird, even if we meet the king, what promises can we make?"

"The king has no shortage of loyal followers. Our loyalty has no value in his eyes, but other than that, we have nothing."

The Valencia tribesmen looked at Caird and covered their patched clothes.

The patch is located inside and is difficult to be found, thanks to the excellent knitting skills of the Valencia family. However, no matter how hidden it is, it is impossible to erase the fact that the patch exists. The nobles actually wore such clothes. The Valencia family members raised their heads proudly in front of the common people and slaves, but when they approached the nobles, they shrank themselves up like a little man who dared not walk with big steps.

They are proud, but also inferior.

Those who can appear here and show their faces are already considered members of the Valencia family who have a correct understanding of themselves.

So their question was fatal. Even Caird fell silent. He didn't know the answer to this question. He only wanted to see the king and ask for an opportunity. But as the question said, he didn't know what he should say at that time.

Kneel down and kiss the land in front of the king? If this can get you back to the noble ladder, he believes that there will be no land around the royal palaces of the Empire and the Nine Kingdoms on the Norris Continent.

Kings never lack loyal followers. As long as they open their mouths, thousands of people will fanatically swear allegiance to them until death.

A person with only one life left has this one and only capital.

There was no way Valencia could acquire land in this way.

But if not, what else can we do?

Keld Valencia was confused. He didn't know how to solve the doubts of his people. At this moment, a member of the tribe ran over and said to him:
"Kelder, there are a few people outside. It seems that a noble wants to invite you to dinner."

The people of Valencia were extremely surprised. Being invited by the nobles was a recognition of their status for the wandering nobles.

It can only be said that a drowning person will do everything he can for any life-saving straw. When he is a noble, he doesn't feel anything, but after becoming a wandering noble, this tiny kindness can make the wandering nobles remember it for a long time.

One by one, the tribesmen urged Caird to leave quickly, saying that a noble should not stand on such filthy land.

So, that evening, Caird Valencia, dressed neatly and gorgeously, appeared in a building on the edge of the palace, where there was a gathering of many people of varying status.

Why is it neither up nor down? Because if the nobles come, this place is high-end, and when there are no nobles, this place is just a group of wanderers who brag about the past glory of their family.

It's not just the Valencia family that came to the Serra Kingdom. They also have many competitors, so naturally they form a circle.

Led by his servants, Caird came to the top floor of the three-story stone house. It was a bit deserted here, but it made Caird straighten his back and dress his nobleman meticulously.

Of course, a noble would not mix with too many peasants. He raised his head with a firm look and did not dare to slack off on the dignity of the Valencia family.

The more you lack something, the more you care about it, at least that's what Alberto thinks, because he is like that, and he has not seen Lord Ryan or the nobles of the North Wind Province who care so much about the flawlessness of their clothes.

"Mr. Caird Valencia, welcome, my name is Alberto, Alberto Obres."

Alberto performed aristocratic etiquette towards Keld, and the two equally meticulous people seemed to have found a soulmate.

"The Obres family."

Caird smiled and nodded, saying:
"When I was very young, I heard about the glory of this family in the family history. It was a noble family. But I was too young at that time and did not listen carefully to the teacher's story."

Alberto felt helpless when he heard Caird's compliment. His family was in another dead world. Have you really heard of it? How could they still wander here if they had this ability?
He did not expose it, but smiled and said:

"I have also heard of the great name of the Valencia family, but my family's glory is in the past. Now I am here to meet you on behalf of Ryan, Mr. Caird."

Caird's expression froze in place. He looked at Alberto. This obviously noble man was not a noble?
Was his compliment to the wrong person?
"Lion? Is he the Baron Lion from the North that I know?"

"That's right, but in the Kingdom of Sera, Mr. Caird can also call him Lord Earl Ryan. In this land, Ryan's name is engraved together with two dukes and four earls."

"Just like the construction of this city, His Majesty King Sera also sought the opinion of Lord Ryan. In the future, there will be a street named Ryan."

Alberto's talk about Ryan's power in this land shocked Caird so much that his face flushed. He had always dreamed of having such power, but dreams were false. But now he actually saw the nobles' dreams come true.

"I used to be a noble, but now I am a wandering noble like you. But maybe I am luckier than Mr. Caird. When I was on the verge of death, I met Lord Ryan who saved my family. Now Alberto is a follower of Ryan."

Alberto said calmly. The difference between him and Keld in front of him was that he had truly experienced the death of the world, the dead silence of eternal winter, the endless cold and despair, which were far more disorienting than any noble dignity and honor.

So he accepted everything now more calmly, because he had experienced even more desperate coldness.

"I heard that Mr. Caird's Valencia family came to the Serra Kingdom from the Empire?"

"I don't think your goal is to become the overseer of this royal city. You want to meet the king and ask him to grant you a piece of land for the Valencia family to inherit and multiply."

"only……"

Alberto looked at Caird and asked a question that made him feel uneasy but familiar.

"I wonder what bargaining chips the Valencia family has that can impress the king?"

The two ends of the scale are always balanced. If you want to obtain precious land and titles, you must pay enough chips on the other end.

Alberto believed that the Valencia family had nothing, just like when they passed through the plane gate and entered the Frozen Territory. Except for the wealth they could carry on their bodies, all the remaining wealth would be given to Ryan in exchange for a new opportunity.

Everything, for the Valencia family, all they have is very thin, that is their own still noble life.

There is nothing else.

King Serra will not take their lives because the cost-effectiveness is too low, but this is the only bargaining chip of the Valencia family.

This chip cannot be exchanged for a piece of land, but it can be traded with Baron Ryan.

"Lord Ryan is the only noble in this land who recognizes what you have."

"I just don't know if the Valencia family is willing to pay this price for a chance to become a noble again."

"Before I came, Lord Ryan told me that you are not without options. On the contrary, if you can humble yourself, you have many choices. The nobles are willing to accept wandering nobles like you as members of their families to expand the influence of the families."

"You have many choices. Lord Ryan is only giving you one of them."

Caird did not agree with Alberto's words. It seemed that there were thousands of roads in front of these wandering nobles, but in fact, they had already stood on the edge of the cliff.

Now, when the cliff was crumbling, a rope finally appeared in front.

"Please tell Lord Ryan that Valencia has accepted his kindness to us. We will repay him with our lives. I swear in the name of the family, by Caird Valencia, the sixteenth patriarch of the Valencia family."

Caird looked firmly at Alberto, who looked surprised.

"I haven't said what Lord Ryan wants you to do yet."

"On the road to becoming a lord and noble - no matter what you do."

Caird's voice was still terrifyingly firm, just like the look in his eyes when he walked in just now.

(End of this chapter)