Reborn as the Lord of Another World

Chapter 37

Danger is relative, Mr. Pine, and danger also means opportunity, "the fourth prince flipped through the relevant information collected by the minister's assistant in his mind," I heard that your title was inherited from your father? He used to be a knight, and later, because of his meritorious military service, he was awarded the title of baron and fief.

"That's right," Tigu nodded.

"That battle was a battle of honor for standing up for the innocent, and it was also during the Month of Demons. A small number of demonic beasts accidentally crossed the fortress defense line through the Chishui River and entered the hinterland of the Western Region. At that time, your father was patrolling there. When he encountered the remaining demonic beasts, he did not choose to retreat first like most people, notify reinforcements, and then carry out encirclement. Because behind him was an undefended town - even though that town had nothing to do with him," Roland stated while paying attention to the other party's expression, "You should know better than me what happened later. Your father gathered the militia of the town, brought his own attendants, and fought against the demonic beasts head-on and won."

Yes, "his tone became somewhat excited, obviously full of longing for this family history," one of them was huge, like a deer and a cow, or a monster that was kneaded together. Its legs were thicker than my father's torso, and the ground trembled when it ran. If it were me, I really don't know how to defeat such a monster.

But he did it. My father stood near a shallow ditch and lured the furious giant beast over. At the moment when it accelerated and collided, he lay down in the shallow ditch, raised his wide-edged sword, and tilted the hilt on a stone at the bottom of the ditch. The seemingly unbeatable fool hit the tip of the sword directly, and his entire stomach was cut open. The intestines and black blood that flowed out almost drowned my father. The spoils of that battle, a huge evil beast horn, are still hanging on my fireplace.

Roland took a sip of tea and said calmly, "An admirable battle. He followed the knight's beliefs, compassion and bravery. Later, Joey Cole gave him a title and fiefdom. At that time, he was still a count of Longsong Fortress. Twenty-five years ago, he was promoted to a duke by my father Wimbledon III and also served as the guardian of the southern border. His jurisdiction covers the entire southern border. Unfortunately, after the mountain became independent, Old Payne, who remained east of the fortress, became a thorn in the eyes of the Duke of the fortress."

Your Highness, you know very well, "Tigu breathed a sigh of helplessness," The Duke of the Fortress and Lord Joy have always been incompatible. Joy Cole is not a count appointed by the Duke of the Fortress. His bloodline can be traced back to a branch of the royal family. Whether it is family or bloodline, it is no worse than Lord Ryan.

This is politics, Roland thought, the balancing game played by Wimbledon III.

In order to understand this complex relationship, he called the minister's assistant to explain it to him for a whole day.

The division of fiefs and jurisdiction among nobles was extremely chaotic. Theoretically, the superior nobles had the right to issue orders to the lower nobles in the territory, but the actual operation was much more complicated. Joy Cole and Duke Ryan were examples. As earls directly enfeoffed by the king, although the territory was in the West, it had a prestige and prestige no less than Duke Ryan.

When Joey becomes the Duke of the South, new nails will naturally be arranged into his territory, which is the usual means of maintaining the stability of the Graycastle royal family.

"So when you inherit this territory, trade and agriculture will gradually decline, and the family business will also decline day by day," Roland said slowly, "Now, there is a new opportunity in front of you."

"New... opportunity?"

You must have heard of the famine two years ago. The fortress withheld food for the next month due to insufficient ore trading. This year, we are facing the same dilemma. The unexpected collapse of the North Slope mine left the people of Border Town with no way out. We must block the evil beasts behind the newly built city wall. This battle may not be smooth sailing, but as I said before, danger also means opportunity.

"..." Tigu already understood the prince's meaning, he frowned and did not answer immediately.

"Speaking of which, you don't look like a nobleman in the usual sense," Roland smiled, "No one would go out dressed like this, and your hands are covered in calluses. Mr. Pyne, you haven't given up your father's inheritance, have you? The combat skills that a knight is good at."

Of course he didn't let go, Roland thought, otherwise he wouldn't have been running into the Misty Forest all day long. According to the information Barov provided, during his time in Border Town, he spent at least three days a week in the Misty Forest. And every time he went, he was fully equipped. Because he couldn't afford attendants, he directly hired hunters from the town as assistants. Some people are naturally fond of fighting, and Tigu Payne is obviously such a person.

"If you are willing to stay in Border Town, I can give you a chance to regain your father's glory, and like him, use his sword and courage to seize honor. If you have outstanding achievements, I will allocate a piece of land in the east of Border Town to reward you, a piece of land suitable for the status of a viscount."

Although this situation is rare, the promise is effective. As an adult prince, he can legally confer titles such as viscount, baron, and knight, but he rarely rewards other people's subordinates. Firstly, it is undignified to poach, and secondly, it would be embarrassing if the other party refuses. But Roland doesn't care about demeanor. He only wants Nana, a mobile healing station. As for refusing, he is not too worried. After Joey became the guardian of the south, he did not bring his father with him, which proved that the former had given up on the Pine family.

Tigu finally let go, "Then... Your Highness, can I send Nana back to Longsong Fortress? No one has ever resisted demonic beasts here. If I fail, I don't want my daughter to be buried here."

I told you from the beginning, Mr. Pine, that danger is relative. Have you ever thought about the consequences if Nana is found to be a witch in Longsong Fortress? It's not like Border Town, where the church has been rooted in the city for a long time, and there are their followers and spies everywhere. Once exposed, even I can't save her.

Roland paused for a moment and added, "Border Town will not fall. When the Month of Demons comes, I will fight alongside the people on the city wall. Our opponents are just a group of mutated beasts, not invincible demons. Your father defeated them in an open space, not to mention we have an insurmountable city wall. If... I mean, if something really happens, I will let Nana leave first," he paused, "and Anna. I will leave a small boat at the dock, and I promise that they will be safe and sound."

Since that's the case... I believe in you, Your Highness, "Tigu Payne stood up, landed on one knee, straightened his chest and stomach, and gave the prince a standard knight's salute," I am willing to fight for you.

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When Tigu and Nana left, Anna gave Roland a disdainful look.

Are you dreaming? "she said," I'm not going anywhere.