Pioneer Lord: A Leisurely Imperial Life

Chapter 151 Two Knights

Richard had already discovered the complex and intricate situation in the North when large-scale slave-catching teams appeared during the Frostfall.

Before Chiffon can establish itself firmly, it must guard against internal turmoil within the empire to avoid affecting itself.

Anthony took a sip of his drink, his expression becoming much more serious, and his tone extremely solemn.

"It's just strange..."

"When I went to the capital, all the territories were sowing summer crops, and some territories were converting farmland. On the surface, everything seemed calm and peaceful."

"But the people were divided. Their discussions were extremely heated. Every tavern and grain store was talking about the upcoming Eastern Expedition and the falling out between Benlang and Shuangmo."

"They say that Earl of Runwolf is holding onto his military power and refusing the Grand Duke's summons because he wants to break away from the lord and become independent."

"On the way back, I heard that Grand Duke Frostfolk had personally led the knights and high-ranking legions to Black Raven Territory, where he was assembling the northern army."

Speaking of which...

Anthony took a deep breath.

"By the time I left the western North, thirty-three vassals had answered the call, and the number of knights assembled exceeded two thousand."

"The high-ranking legion has nearly ten thousand extraordinary soldiers, and even has more than one hundred mages."

"The Holy See of Light provided support with three full-strength knight orders and over eighty priests. Even the High Priest of Frostfoil Territory personally accompanied the army on the expedition."

"This scale is enough to wipe out all the orc tribes in the Cape Region. According to the rumors, the army will set off on the 15th of this month, which is four days from now."

...

Richard closed his eyes, his fingers tapping incessantly on the armrest. Ten thousand extraordinary soldiers, two thousand knights, over a hundred mages, plus the three knightly orders and priests of the Holy See...

This is the largest military operation in the North in nearly a century!

Even ten years ago, when Shuangmo and Benlang led their team south to support the Golden Forest, there wasn't such a large-scale operation.

If this army had headed west instead of east, it would likely have attracted the attention of the Titan Empire, leading to speculation that the Star Empire was about to engage in another major conflict.

If we can truly achieve a complete victory in one battle, eradicating the orc threat entirely, and bringing the entire Cape region into the Northern Territory...

Then Grand Duke Frostmooth can once again establish his absolute authority as the overlord of the North!

Is it possible that this massive northern army was heading for the Wolves?

...

Richard opened his eyes.

He leaned forward and continued to press for answers.

"Where's the wolf?"

"Has the wolf not made a single move?"

A complex emotion flashed in Anthony's eyes, and he nodded vigorously.

"have."

"We came back from the west of the North. Although we didn't enter Wolf's Territory, we went to Flowing Territory to scout."

"I know a few of the Torrent's reserves. I paid some money to get some information, and they said they received the highest alert order. The Torrent's high-ranking legions are also secretly preparing for war."

I estimate...

"The other vassals of Benlang are doing the same thing, secretly gathering their strength and actively preparing for war."

Richard sat up straight, picked up his wine glass and took a small sip, his mind filled with doubt.

Surprising!

So weird!

What exactly is Earl Runaway planning?!

He rubbed his temples, feeling that the situation in the North was a complete mess, impossible to sort out.

The hall fell into a deathly silence, with only the faint sound of the wind outside the window and the noise from the construction site in the distance.

Richard remained silent for a moment.

His brows gradually relaxed.

never mind...

If you can't figure it out, then stop thinking about it and focus on developing yourself!

Since the Wolves aren't resorting to sneak attacks, but instead are preparing to gather their forces for a head-on battle like Frostfolk, then Frostfolk Territory is actually safe in the next few days...

In this way...

We need to send someone to Frostfowl Territory as soon as possible to exchange for several thousand gold coins, which will allow all the Chiffon soldiers to change their class.

...

Richard raised his glass to Anthony, and the two drank across the distance, easing the somber atmosphere in the hall about the chaos in the North. Readers were abuzz with discussion: What exactly happened? Join the discussion at Cola Novels.

"Did you visit my third brother's blacksmith shop on your trip to the capital and present him with the Venus fish as a gift?"

Speaking of this...

Anthony's expression suddenly relaxed.

He chuckled and said:

"The Third Young Master is doing well and his business is thriving. The Second Miss is currently staying with him after receiving your letter of refuge."

"When they saw me arrive, they were both very happy and wouldn't let me leave. They insisted on getting me drunk."

talking.

He carefully took out a small package wrapped in layers of oil paper from his bosom and handed it to Richard on the long table in front of him.

"They asked me to convey their thoughts to you. They are relieved to know that you are doing well at Qifeng."

"These are strawberry and lemon-flavored cookies that the second young lady specially baked for you, saying they were your favorite flavor when you were little."

Richard's smooth oil paper surface.

My heart feels warm.

It still has to be my older brothers and sisters...

He raised his wine cup high towards the capital, offering a toast to his blood relatives, and drank the barley wine in one gulp.

Lina stepped forward to fill their glasses, and Richard gestured for her to take the cookies to bake them again to reheat them, as that would make them taste even better.

He continued to ask:

"What about frost?"

"Brad should still be in the South. Has Frost not responded to the Lord's summons?"

Richard couldn't help but chuckle.

The three families must have offered a sum of money and military supplies.

They used gold as a substitute for military force, sending a few cheerleaders to follow the main army and shout slogans.

That's interesting...

It's likely that Viscount Brad had wanted to do this for a long time, which is why he said selling technology in the North was frustrating and he went to the South early on.

Not only can they stay away from the conflicts in the north, but they can also deal with the northern expeditions, allowing them to focus on making money and developing their character.

If it were him...

He would do the same.

This is the choice a normal person should make.

When I have time, I need to find an opportunity to get to know those three families better, and also visit Lucy while I'm at it.

The sheer number of people responding this time means that even if they conquered the entire Cape region, they would at most only be able to obtain a few barren enclaves that would make one's scalp tingle.

The biggest gains are likely to be capturing some combat mounts and obtaining some monster materials.

That's it.

They will first be divided up by Frostfowl and some other powerful territories.

and.

Capturing a combat mount isn't a guaranteed profit; like the supercars on Earth, subsequent training and maintenance also represent a significant expense.

...

After chatting with Anthony for a few more minutes, Richard promoted him to the [Dragon Emperor's Guard].

Anthony then realized that his lord had come up with a new trick that could boost his combat power to a new level, making him as excited as Karl.

Then.

Richard left the lord's manor, intending to find Karl to ask if the soldiers' job transfer list had been finalized.

With the addition of the more than 1,000 gold coins brought back by Anthony, the current remaining funds are:

3760 gold, 12 silver, and 55 copper.

He planned to first complete the career transition for three hundred soldiers.

The remaining gap.

Simply send someone to Frostfowl Territory to exchange for raw gold ore.

If all members of the legion were to change classes, their overall combat strength would be almost comparable to that of Frost, even though they do not yet have war cavalry to arm their soldiers.

However, with a diverse range of professions and a force of one hundred monsters, all of whom have reached the intermediate level of transcendence, they are well able to protect themselves.

Once the [Mount Enhancement] is completed next month, Chiffon will undergo another terrifying transformation!

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