There are many ruthless bosses living in my territory

"Only the direct jurisdictions of nobles with the title of Duke or above can build cities that can accommodate more than 100,000 people."

Liszt tried his best to popularize knowledge of this world to Madara.

As they were talking, they arrived at the inner city of Baiyue City - where the nobles lived.

When he saw the badges worn by the guards in the inner city, Liszt felt a little sick to his stomach.

Madara keenly noticed that there was something wrong with his expression and asked.

"what happened?"

"I'm just worried that a meteorite might suddenly fall from the sky of Baiyue City."

There was silence for a second.

"Well, it seems that joke is not funny."

Lister explained.

"The United States Code stipulates that children of nobles must work for the lord they are loyal to for at least one year before they reach adulthood."

"I once went to the royal court of the Kingdom of Rennes and served as the prince's swordsmanship training partner."

"Because of this rule, male descendants of nobles other than the eldest son generally work for the superior lord for their entire lives."

"so……"

He stroked his face helplessly.

"There are many nobles who work for my father living in the inner city."

"They are... troublesome."

"Honestly the only people I don't want to see when I get back are them."

"Forget it, just go ahead."

Liszt and the other three rode slowly towards the gate of the inner city.

When the guards at the city gate saw Lister, their eyes widened.

"It's the young master! No! The Baron is back!"

"Hurry up and prepare the medicine!"

Word spread quickly, and the guards in the inner city started telling each other like mice seeing a cat.

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Madara looked towards Lister.

Is this what you mean by not wanting to see them? Why do I feel like they don't want to see you even more?

Reina and Elsa behind Liszt had already dismounted.

At this time, a team of twenty well-equipped guards came out one after another and stood in two rows on both sides of the city gate.

"Welcome home, Lord Baron!"

The guards' powerful voices formed a sharp contrast with Liszt's expression, which looked as if he had eaten bitter melon.

Liszt announced with a straight face.

"This is the retainer I invited..."

Before he could finish his words, a man suddenly jumped out from the guard team.

"My Lord Baron, according to the rules... Boom!!!"

A kettle hit the guard's helmet.

"Chris Rom!"

“Did you see this?”

Liszt clenched his fist and showed him his sandbag-sized fist in a threatening tone.

The guards around were all silent.

However, the guard named Chris simply straightened his helmet and continued to give his advice while kneeling on one knee.

"My Lord Baron, you are already a noble with a title."

"The Rites of Rites stipulate that even retainers should walk beside their masters when they are on horseback in their territory."

"This gentleman should get off now... poof!"

A flying kick shut Chris up.

"Fuck! You've been saying it for ten years and you're not tired of it? I'm tired of hearing it!"

Liszt's punches and kicks rained down on Chris.

"How many times have I beaten you? Why don't you learn your lesson?"

Chris held his head and let Lister beat him.

"This is my duty!"

"You can still shout so loudly, it seems that your strength is still not enough!"

"Will you tell me again in the future?!"

"I want to speak!"

The guards around all closed their eyes and held their breath.

A minute later, Liszt shook his hand which was a little painful.

"Reina, Erza, I'll give you two choices."

"One is to ride on the same horse as me, and the other is to mount up now and go with me to the manor."

Reina and Erza were helpless, as both actions violated the rules, so they could only choose the one with the lesser violation.

Several people mounted their horses and galloped towards the Eler family's manor under the watchful eyes of the guards.

After the sound of horse hooves faded away, the guards began to discuss in low voices.

"Why did that freak come back so soon? Could it be that the construction of the territory outside is not going well?"

"That's what I told you. How can he manage the territory well? If the Duke hadn't sent many people to help him, he would have starved to death in the snow."

"He is so willful! He is so rebellious! He is so arrogant! He never listens to our advice! He treats the noble Code of Law and the System of Rites as a piece of waste paper... It is simply unreasonable!"

"It would be fine if he voluntarily gave up the title of Duke, but even if he doesn't, he can just sit there and enjoy himself. We nobles can manage the territory in an orderly manner."

"Chris, am I right?"

The soldier named Chris climbed up. Apart from the dust on his armor, there was nothing unusual.

He frowned and looked at the person who had just spoken.

"Shut up! It is against the rules of etiquette for a subordinate to criticize his master!"

"...You are still as stupid as before."

The other guards shook their heads.

Over the years, only Chris has continued to give Lister advice, although it is clear that the relationship between them is no longer that of master and subordinate.

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"I seemed like an unreasonable guy just now."

On the way, Liszt talked to himself.

"He beat up the guards who were loyal to him just because of a few words."

Madara didn't say anything, just listened.

“I grew up in this environment.”

"Whenever I did something that was not in accordance with etiquette, they would admonish me and ask me to be a good nobleman."

"I got tired of listening to them and beat them up. Gradually they understood and gave up."

Liszt suddenly laughed at himself.

"According to the Code of Law and the Rites, if the master you are loyal to violates the rules, you can refuse to be loyal and disobey orders."

"In everyone's eyes, I, the disobedient master, only need to remain obedient on the surface."

"They were right and I was wrong."

“Everyone thinks so.”

"no!"

Reina denied it while covering her chest.

"All of us in Red Maple Territory believe that you are right, sir."

"……Thanks."

Liszt smiled casually and looked at Madara again.

"Mr. Madara, as you can see, there are a lot of rules here. If you encounter something that doesn't go your way, just refuse it."

"The 'freaks' they refer to don't mind doing more outrageous things."

Ban looked deeply at Liszt.

"You don't fit in here. You don't seem like someone from this world."

"Out of place? Indeed."

"That's why I want to expand the territory and become my own lord."

"At least I don't have to live such a tiring life."

Liszt threw the reins and accelerated forward. The men and women in gorgeous clothes on both sides of the road frowned, but when they saw Liszt's face, they didn't feel strange.

The four of them walked along the extremely flat and beautiful path, and soon they arrived at a huge and beautiful manor built with white stones.

The butler standing at the door widened his eyes when he saw Liszt.

"Master! The Master is back!!!"

The roar was like the loud cry of an oriole, and the sound waves penetrated the white detached villa in the center of the manor.

Still the same, the lung capacity is so high...

Liszt was not surprised and turned to dismount. At this time, he saw a faint red halo at the entrance of the mansion.

A figure in a red dress rushed over quickly.

？ ！！

"Liszt!"

"Sister...sister?!"

Liszt subconsciously took a defensive stance and was then hugged by the other party.

Click...

My back... my back is going to break...

"Why did you come back so suddenly? I wanted to give you a surprise."

The gorgeous woman, who had the same blonde hair and blue eyes as Liszt, pinched the face of the person in her arms in surprise, as if she didn't notice the other person's ecstatic expression.

"Surprise?"

Because his voice was distorted due to his face being pulled up, Liszt had a bad premonition for some reason.

"Yeah, a surprise."

"Shouldn't a barony have at least one clergyman?"

"I saw that it took half a year to process the documents for the barony, so I went to the church to use my connections and urged them to help you process the application for the church construction."

"Sister, I know you like pretty girls, so the pastor I chose this time is also a very cute girl."