Riding and Slashing

Chapter 72 The Baron Finally Becomes a Regular

There is one less witness, but it doesn't matter, Alma is just in charge of Changhe Town.

Anyway, no one in the way.

Unable to see the good show of the duel, King Ulrik seemed a little reconciled, but still signaled that the conferring ceremony was going on normally.

Grand Maester Igor smiled and reminded: "Your Excellency Li Ang, it's time for you to swear allegiance..."

Li Ang knelt down on one knee, facing the stone pillar carved with the former king, and recited the oath:

"I, who is as good as you, swear to you, who is no better than me, to recognize you as my king and supreme lord, as long as you follow our status traditions and laws fairly. If you do not, the above oath is invalid."

After reading the oath, Li Ang covered his chest, bowed to the goddess in the dome, and then lowered his head.

King Ulrik drew out his sword and placed it on Li Ang's shoulder.

"At this moment, I, Ulrik, under the witness of the gods and the former kings, confer the title of baron on the young man who has sworn allegiance. And recognize that you legally own the land, wealth and supreme honor! May you use the sword in your hand Safeguard the glory of the former king and our dignity!"

As soon as King Ulrik finished speaking, a voice suddenly sounded in Li Ang's mind...

"...very good...hahaha..."

Li Ang could hear it clearly, it was a male voice, an old male voice, but it sounded crazy.

Same as the woman's voice last time, it felt like it touched the soul directly.

This sound only appeared once.

But with the last experience, Li Ang was able to accept it calmly, and he didn't show any abnormalities.

Right to hallucinate.

After reading the oath, King Ulrik withdrew his sword, and then waved to the attendant next to him. One of the attendants tied a golden lion flag with a red background to Li Ang's body as a cloak.

After looking at Li Ang, Ulrik went to the weapon rack on the side of the hall and took down a lance with his own hands.

"Baron Li Ang, this is for you to thank you for helping me find my lost personal items... May you gain more glory on the battlefield."

With a smile on his face, King Ulrik motioned for Li Ang to take the lance, as if to remind Li Ang not to forget to pay the protection fee.

"As you wish, Your Majesty, I will take my leave first."

Li Ang also picked up his lance with a smile, nodded to the king and Igor, and then left with Earl Oden.

This lance is not too bad. It is the standard equipment of the Sarleon Knights. The ordinary extended lance is worth about 50 dinars.

It's just that the profit of this product is very high, and Li Ang will have to spend at least [-] dinars to buy it.

Distress is of course also distressed, but the protection fee must be paid.

Of course, the money has to be given, but it can't be given too quickly, and it has to be delayed for a few days-you know, you are a "valued customer" when you don't give money, and maybe you won't be able to pay after you give money.

The king gave a lance as a gift, in fact telling Li Ang that this was a deal—and not a long-term deal, because lances would often break after a battle.

This deal bought King Ulrik's temporary fairness.

That is to say, in a short period of time, King Ulrik would remain neutral when he clashed with established nobles.

This is not bad, after all, most of the veteran nobles and members of the royal family are related.

It's just that I don't know how long Ulrik's fairness can last, but I hope it can last a little longer than riding a spear.

After leaving the palace, Auden patted Li Ang on the shoulder: "Boy, it's a good idea for you to provoke a duel, but unfortunately, that guy held back."

Li Ang shook his head and sighed: "Master Earl, I'm afraid I will face many assassinations and conspiracies... I need help."

In fact, Li Ang was not too scared. After being assassinated by Lisa Dilan once, he had already realized that there would always be enemies who would kill him anyway. It would be useless to run away. The fundamental thing was that he was strong enough.

He tried his best to make money before, also in order to quickly grow his strength.

Auden shook his head: "Don't worry so much... Alma's side has lost a lot, and he's running out of manpower, so I'll keep an eye on him. Just be careful with Rainier."

"Lord Earl, what I mean is, can you help me get a group of fighters...such as mercenaries or rangers, dinars are easy to talk about."

Li Ang now holds a huge sum of money, and he wants to use the fastest way to increase his strength. With Auden's appeal in Changhe Town, it will naturally be of great help.

"Of course, I also hope that the allies are stronger... But forget about the money, and you don't need to mention the money you borrowed before. I also need your help..."

Auden seemed hesitant to speak.

"We are partners, but you are the major shareholder of our company, don't be so polite, just tell me what you need."

"I'll tell you the truth, I have an illegitimate child... Actually, you've met him..."

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After bidding farewell to Auden, Li Ang returned to the familiar King's Road.

Klose is waiting for him by the stables.

"My lord, it's time to call you Lord Baron... Do you want to go to the tavern to celebrate?"

Klose looked much happier than Leon himself.

"No, I have to hurry back to McLennan, Klose, we still have a lot to do."

Rainier must be thinking about his own life, and I don't know how many people are thinking about his money. Lion City is not safe, and Li Ang's current state is like a child carrying money into a busy city.

When he had no money, he was hunted down all the time, but now that he has money, it is more than just being hunted down.

So at this time, we can't celebrate. We have to go back quickly to recruit soldiers and buy horses. Isn't it just to strengthen our strength by getting so much money!
Just like leaving the city of mist, the lord left the lion city quickly without stopping.

But this time, the strong men under his command had cars - Li Ang proudly provided carriages for all the foot soldiers under his command, after all, they were all working part-time as business managers or security guards before.

So one day later, they caught up with Leslie's convoy—she was leading the merchants, and the convoy was slower.

These businessmen still did not leave Leslie's team, because they planned to go to Maixiangling to set up an office, so that they could participate more quickly when they encountered an opportunity like Double Eleven next time.

After all, in the past two months of 'international import and export trade', they have all made a lot of fun, and the backlog of inventory is basically sold to Bacchus.

All the merchants are asking this newly-baked Lord Baron: "The war is over, and our goods are sold out. Is there any good business before the next war?"

So Li Ang immediately gave the merchants a good deal: "My territory is vast and sparsely populated, and there is not enough manpower. You can bring some immigrants to Maixiang, and I will pay 50 dinars for each young and strong!"

There was a light of surprise in the eyes of the businessmen: "Master Baron, are 'immigrants' from other countries also allowed?"

"People from any country are welcome, as long as they are young and strong who can speak the human language! This is the price!"

The merchants were overjoyed, and immediately dispersed, looking for 'sources' everywhere.

For the merchants, this is really a good deal, and Li Ang's price is not low.

There are refugees who have lost their homes everywhere in this continent, and the benefits of the residents of Mai Xiangling are very good, those refugees must be willing to go-this is simply picking up money on the ground!
The merchants immediately dispersed to 'buy goods'.

Without the encumbrance of the merchants, the speed of action immediately doubled, and they returned to Maixiangling in less than three days.

　The oaths of allegiance and acceptance of allegiance in this chapter are real oaths in medieval Europe, not invented.

　　The allegiance in the European Middle Ages was a contract of cooperation that bound both parties, rather than unilateral loyalty.

　　In the previous article, the dinar gold coins were thinned out so that a large number of silver coins were issued, which is also the real history of the 13th to 15th centuries.

　　Although this is just a so-called 'game novel'.

　　In addition, do you know who the prototype of the duel that took place in the throne room is?

　　Thanks to all my friends for their support!

　　Twelfth Floor Moonlight

　　
　
(End of this chapter)