Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 399: Test from Travis

"Sister Valera was very surprised and a little flustered." Chesca said softly, "She didn't understand why she was knighted so early.

Although with your ability and majesty, even if there are many small nobles in the territory, it is impossible to affect your rule... However, the existence of Valeera will definitely take away some of what should belong to you..."

"Cheska." Lori turned around and sat on the bay window, laughing softly, "If there weren't so many civilians in the territory when I entered here, I would have chosen a quiet territory without so many complicated affairs like other mages.

I never care how many people are willing to follow me or whether they are loyal enough.

I don't need those.

As long as they don't break the rules I set when they are in my territory.

Laws and regulations are my only requirement.

Those who can't do it should either leave or... die."

Lowry had no interest in accepting useless tears of gratitude.

As a wizard, there is really no need for him to engage in human worship, and he has no interest in developing a group of subordinates whom he does not even look down upon.

On the contrary, Valeera might need these.

Lowry didn't know if what he was thinking was right...but he always felt that Rosalind didn't just choose Valera as her comparison.

Moreover, it is very likely that after she really gains a certain amount of power in the Icefield Palace, she will still take action against Valeera.

After determining that Rosalind's artifact was most likely from a polluted goddess of love and lust, Lowry became even more certain of this.

Those so-called goddesses of love always have to have a control group to prove that they are the most beautiful and charming.

Comparing beauty with someone and then completely conquering her, as well as using the ugliest existence to highlight her beauty, are almost the core values of these goddesses.

Rosalind was no exception.

Moreover, her control group will definitely choose someone of equal status, or at least comparable to her on some level...Don't the gods of love of various races in Toril, who can never overpower the others, often appear together to compete 'without malice'?
Although it would be better to let the other party surrender, if that is not possible, then the rumor that "there are more beautiful women next to beautiful women" can also consolidate her position as the priest of beauty.

Therefore, even if Valeera herself did not mean that, it would be difficult for her to prevent those in higher positions from mentioning it.

If Valeera was still just a civilian official of the barony at this time, no matter how high her rank was, there would inevitably be some rumors that shouldn't appear.

This is not Lowry's overreaction.

But, there are always people who find a queen's crown infinitely attractive... and for Valera, who is favored by her, even refusing her is a kind of "ungratefulness".

However, as long as she has the title, this is not a story between a queen and a commoner girl.

Rather, it was a tit-for-tat confrontation between the noble leaders of other countries and the nobles of our own country... Even though there was a gap in status, they were of equal status.

Those rumors will naturally be refuted.

Lowry has no interest in trying to counter each move, he prefers to solve everything at the source.

The rest depends on Valeera's own choice.

If she just refused to accept the challenge, Rosalind would have no other choice... Valeera's title came from the recognition of the Northern Kingdom. As the queen of another kingdom who was born a princess of the North, Rosalind could never show contempt for Valeera's identity.

That would be an insult to herself.

Lowry has done everything he can for Valera.

He said calmly: “Cheska, tell Valera not to think about those useless things.

This is the only way I can interfere with her future. The rest depends on her own choice."

Chesca was stunned for a few seconds, then suddenly realized: “That Princess Rosalind, will she not give up Valera?

Is she ill?"

Lori smiled and said, “Just be prepared.

She won't come over in the short time.

The reason why I'm so anxious is that I'm worried that something might happen in the royal capital.

His Majesty Travis will probably clean out the people in the palace again during this period. Who knows if the Noble Office will be in trouble again.

Now this group of people, to me... well, they know me quite well, and we all cooperate well.

So, hurry up and finish it.

As for Rosalind, I guess she'll need some time to sort out palace affairs."

Chesca nodded: "I understand, I will explain it to Valera.

In Qingfeng Territory, is everything still the same as before?"

"Of course, there is no need to change."
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"Rosalind has been crowned the Queen of the Ice Field." Travis said expressionlessly, standing at the highest point of the palace.

Arsalan, who was sitting on the side, asked curiously, "Are you talking to me?

Or do you regret not attending what would have been an interesting wedding?"

"I let Jonathan see her off to the end." Travis smiled. "Originally, he should have turned around and taken over the position of deputy commander of the Northern Border Army after handing over the border. At least my attitude has not changed."

"I just chose to let those two fight each other." Arsalan said sarcastically, "They are all your daughters, do as you wish."

"If Alex hadn't shown up in the North, I'd probably feel better." Travis showed a malicious smile, "But, you see, I still have room for maneuver, but my daughters can't wait."

"How did he get in?" Arsalan finally remembered, "I personally improved the monitoring array of the Great Cliff. I am very sure that there is absolutely no problem."

"With the help of the dark night, the soldiers' eyes can still be blinded." Travis smiled coldly.

Arsalan was shocked: “Is he crazy?

It’s not like you can hide your identity after you come in!”

"He's not crazy. He and she are both trying to test my tolerance." Travis closed his eyes. "So, I will not attend this wedding, and I don't plan to let any members of the royal family go."

Arsalan sighed, “Originally, this is what is most likely to happen.

No matter how much we say or do, we are still two countries.

How can it be the same as the current situation when we could only rely on the North before? "

Travis sneered and threw a document to Arsalan.

"What does this mean?" Arsalan quickly flipped through the book and stood up in surprise, "Are they proposing a resource exchange while testing your bottom line?

In this case, the big iceberg on the right side of the cliff will also be under our jurisdiction in the future. Your Majesty, are you willing to accept it?
I remember there was an ice dog breeding ground there."

"Why not?" Travis answered simply, "Just include that place in Lowry's territory. The Ice Dog won't harass his territory."

"Let's not talk about that place first. Lowry's territory is twice as large as Hamilton's. The Noble Agency will definitely not agree to it.

No matter how desolate it is, it is still the territory, unless you intend to upgrade Lori's title." Arsalan shook his head in disapproval, "Besides, even if you want to upgrade, will Lori agree?"

"There should be one, or even several, wizard ruins on that big iceberg." Travis said calmly, "For his own future, Lori will agree."

Arsalan glanced at him and said, “I don’t know what you are testing, but from what I know about Lowry, he will just reject you with curses.

He doesn't even care about that little bit of resources and heritage."

“I have my own ideas.” Travis closed his eyes slightly, “Arsalan, I need to confirm one thing.

The origin of Rosalind's artifact is very problematic.

Lori is about the same age as her, and also has a fragment of an artifact from nowhere... I must...

Even if Lowry gets angry with me, I have to do something...

Besides, it's not impossible for him to agree, right?

Lowry has always been curious about the past.”
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"Promise me nothing!" Lowry's rejection echoed through the sky.

Not only did he bluntly reject Travis's proposal for promotion and permission for territory expansion, he also rushed to the cliff on his broom without hesitation, flattened and deepened the low peak connecting the cliff and the iceberg, and finally opened up a river that was fifty meters deep and thirty meters wide.

Maybe Lowry had already realized it when studying underground water veins, so this river is really turbulent, comparable to the source of the Yellow River during floods.

Lowry even connected it directly to the river on the border of his territory.

That huge iceberg had no connection with his territory anymore.

Travis can either leave the iceberg barren and give adventurers the right to open it up... Of course, whether it is the adventurers or someone else who goes there is up to the efforts of all parties.

Or just send the king's army to garrison there directly.

In any case, Lowry would never let himself be led by Travis.

No matter what that guy wanted to do, he had no intention of cooperating.

Of course, the noble offices in the North were not actually going to agree to the King's sudden whim.

Even though the huge iceberg was extremely dangerous, the place where the ice dogs' lair was located must be rich in resources, and the northern nobles had no intention of giving it away.

Even Ruth Kania refused the request to help the White Dragon King discuss things with Lori...Ms. White Dragon felt that Travis might have burned out his brain because he had been thinking too much about conspiracies and intrigues recently.

I was obviously very cautious before.

She even took a bottle of sober potion and poured it into Travis' mouth.

In this situation, Travis had no choice but to give up the idea in his mind.

However, Lowry's reaction was very Lowry, and Travis felt a lot more relieved.

What happened during this period made his suspicion relapse, and Travis couldn't control his temptation to everyone who had an unexpected event.

The Valera created by Lowry has a very strong presence.

It involves almost several forces, and...it will definitely affect some future decisions.

There was no way Travis wouldn't try.
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(End of this chapter)