French knight lord: I have a skill panel

Chapter 39
At the end of April in the new calendar year 3797, Lomo was about to set off for the city hall to fulfill the agreement with Earl Martin.

But before leaving, Barron suddenly ran to tell him that a visitor was welcomed outside.

Lomo was puzzled, and immediately went out to check, and found that it was Earl Martin who had visited in person.

The legendary old mage rode a horse with only one guard at his side. Amidst the sound of hoofbeats, he came to Luomo like a stroll in the courtyard.

Luo Mo was puzzled, didn't he agree to meet in Volo City?

He hastily stepped forward, bowed and saluted, "See you, Lord Earl."

Old Martin was dismounted by the guards, looked at Luo Mo with a smile and said, "Little friend Luo Mo, I'm here uninvited, won't I be presumptuous?"

"Of course not." Luo Mo said quickly.

He half wanted to ask what had changed the plan, but since Martin didn't say so, he didn't ask.

"Take me to your manor for a walk." Martin said.

"Please."

At the moment, Luomo accompanied Martin to visit the manor.

From the square of the manor to the fields, Martin was in high spirits and asked Luomo about the basic situation of the manor from time to time.

Seeing that the farmers in the manor were all dressed in decent clothes, full of energy, and a thriving scene, Martin couldn't help feeling emotional: "To be honest, there are hundreds of lords, big and small, in the entire Volo Valley. The serfs look the most human-like."

Hearing Martin's compliment, Luo Moxun thanked him, wondering if this old man came to collect taxes?
Since the first Gnoll invasion, Lomo's brother applied to the city hall for tax exemption, and the city hall granted it.Since then, no tax has been paid. Now that the manor is full of waste, the city hall can collect taxes according to the law.

Martin seemed to have guessed what Luomo was thinking, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I'm not here to trouble you this time. Taxes won't go into my pocket either."

Luo Mo breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a smile: "To be honest, last time the source quality ore almost consumed all my savings. If I really have to pay it, I probably won't be able to get it out."

Martin laughed and said, "Isn't it good to be good when you get it cheap? The source quality ore I gave you last time is no different from giving it away for nothing."

Luomo nodded and thanked him sincerely: "I will always remember the Earl's love for me."

"Do you know why I want to help you?" Martin looked at Luo Mo meaningfully.

Luo Mo pondered and asked, "Could it be because of my father."

Martin looked at the mountains in the distance, and said solemnly: "There must be some reason. In the Battle of Qiutang, I was injured by the evil orc shaman, the magic seeds were almost destroyed, and my body was also severely injured. Yes The knight team including your father desperately rescued me. Although this is their duty, I still treat their descendants differently."

"However, this is not the main reason." Martin continued: "The most important thing is that I see your potential. I checked, and your manor was completely helpless from being beaten by jackals to the end of last year. Your revenge was successful. It’s only been a year. Within this year, you have changed a lot, and you even became an alchemist. This kind of improvement, it’s not an exaggeration to call it a genius.”

Listening to Martin's unsparing praise, Luomo thought to himself that you don't know about my becoming a first-class French cavalry.

He thanked again and said: "Your Earl, you are too proud. I was just lucky enough to get the protection of my ancestors."

When Martin said this, he sighed and said, "I originally wanted to train you well, and let you start with exterminating the jackals, make some contributions, and step by step on the right path of French cavalry. But now, I'm afraid there is no chance."

Luo Mo felt a little uneasy, silently waiting for his next words.

I saw a desolate expression on Martin's face, and said: "Wangcheng sent an order, and I will leave the Volo Valley."

When Luo Mo heard this, he was shocked. Martin was a legendary mage in the Volo Valley, and he was also a gold-lettered signboard.He was the one who led the knights in Volo City to participate in the Qiutang Battle.

Such a senior veteran of Volo City was forced to leave the Volo Valley in his twilight years?
"Why did the Kingdom let you leave suddenly?" Luo Mo asked involuntarily.

Martin stroked the ears of wheat in the field, and said in a deep voice, "It's just that I want to rebuild the knight order and ruin the fortunes of those nobles. After the Grizzly Bear Fortress sank, the evil orcs approached again. This old bone of mine is prepared for danger. , I wanted to do something for the Volo Valley, but I didn't expect that I was still a little overwhelmed."

He laughed at himself, and then said: "The number of knights is 4000, and now it is less than one-third. But the full salary is still paid, and the magic materials are still paid. Those noble children occupy the ranks of the knights. The number of places, even people have not even met."

Lomo immediately understood.The problem of empty pay exists in any era. Old Martin wants to touch their cheese, but the backstage is not as strong as these people.

Martin stretched out two fingers and said, "The Kingdom provides supplies of 2000 gold coins to the Knights almost every month, but they did not form any combat power. All of them went into the pockets of the nobles in the valley. Other financial expenditures are not included."

"2000 gold coins per month?"

Luo Mo was shocked when he heard this.He suddenly felt that his rejuvenation potion business was nothing compared to this.

Seeing Luomo's surprised look, Martin smiled and said, "Now you know how Black Rock City developed step by step?"

"In other words, Marquis Arnold is the core of this group of moths?"

"Yes." Martin nodded, and said, "His background is too strong. I can't compare to him, so I have to leave in despair."

When he said this, he kept a smile on his face, but his tone was full of depression.

Seeing the gloomy look in Martin's aging and cloudy eyes, Luo Mo felt a little uncomfortable.

Although this matter had nothing to do with him, old Martin did help him a lot.

And I couldn't help him in this matter.

After Old Martin said this, he seemed to be in a better mood, and said with a smile: "But before I leave, I will try my best to take away all the materials in my hand, and I will never let them take advantage of any. Most of the things in here are I'm useless, so I'll give it all to you."

"Give it to me?"

"Yes."

Luo Mo was moved. He didn't expect the old earl to think of himself this way before leaving.

It seems that he does have high hopes for himself.

"My new fief is in the City of Green Willows in the eastern part of the Kingdom. If you need any materials that are not available in Wallo City, you can write to me." Old Martin said again.

Luo Mo felt the warmth of being cared for, looked into Martin's eyes, and asked softly, "You are leaving, why are you still being so nice to me?"

Martin pointed to the farmers working in the distance, and said, "Then why are you treating them so well?"

Luo Mo was silent for a while, nodded and said: "I understand. I will protect the Volo River Valley for you."

After saying this, Martin left quickly.The two agreed that the materials left by Martin would be entrusted to the Firefox Trading Company to deliver them.

The clatter of horseshoes sounded again, and Luo Mo sent Martin and his attendants outside the manor. Looking at the back of Martin's departure, he only thought in his heart: I want a monthly supply of 2000 gold coins. good?
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(End of this chapter)