Lord Helanza

Surdak used the red flag to circle his territory on the sand table.

The area of ​​land a Baron can own is about three times that of Knight. In addition to occupying a whole pustule mountain, it also includes a section of the foothills of the southern end of the Pagros mountain range, which is completely included in its territory. among.

Apart from this, a large circle of Desolate Land around Pustule Mountain can also be regarded as Surdak's territory.

It is said that there are still some people in the territory of Surdak, but only looking at the current conditions of the territory, there is volcanic ash floating in the sky, there are no rivers or lakes in the territory, and even the underground rivers are full of lava. It is not suitable for human survival at all.

Marquis Bernard Christie couldn’t understand at all. He gave up the idea of ​​the best quality manor outside Helanza,

for a sulfur mine that was not well mined. Probably only those who live on Desolate Land all year round will have it!

He felt that Surdak must have a deep attachment and love to the land of his hometown in his heart to make such a choice.

Marquis Bernard Christie turned his head and said to the assistant behind him: "Gallup, you wait for the Knight regiment and pass them a copy of the area occupied by the Surdak Baron Territory."

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When the assistant saw Marquis Bernard Christie stamping his seal on a map clearly marked with the territorial area, he immediately stepped forward to take the map and agreed, "Yes. Yes, Lord Marquis."

Marquis Bernard stood by the sand table, pointed at the southern end of the Paglos mountain range with a thin stick, and said to Surdak: "To be honest, I have been expecting someone to help I guarded the gate to the northwest of Helanza, which is in the depths of Desolate Land and the southernmost point of the mountain range of Paglos. Although it seems to have been peaceful in the past few years, there have been incidents of demonic beast attacks on the village in the past."

He looked up at Surdak and saw that his face was calm. Obviously he was not worried about the demonic beast in the deep mountains of Paglos, and said: "Although the conditions there are a bit tougher, they are not without Good thing, you are willing to choose the territory here. It is the only nobleman in this area. I hope you can take on the defense duties of that area."

Surdak didn't expect Bernard The Marquis de Christie would say this.

He has always believed that the security and defense of Helanza city are the responsibility of the guard battalion and the city’s defense department. He didn't expect that the local nobles would also be responsible for the defense of the region.

After looking back, I realized that since I am the only nobleman in this area, I have the power to govern here.

This kind of power is obviously not comparable to the security officers of the guard camp. Speaking of which is also regarded as the little lord in this area. Although he is only a third-class Baron, who makes this area simply not Other nobles too!

Fearing that Surdak would not agree, Marquis Bernard Christie said to him: "Of course, I will allocate a certain amount from the Helanza defense budget to help you build up the defense there."

Seeing that Surdak didn’t immediately agree, Marquis Bernard couldn’t help asking Surdak: "Surdak Baron, would you like to accept this appointment from the City Hall?"

Surdak was formally appointed as the local defense chief.

Surdak thought that he himself was the sheriff of the security camp stationed in Desolate Land, and it would be no problem to accept the appointment from the city hall. This is regarded as accepting the appointment of two departments, but they are doing the same thing.

Surdak stood up straight, puffed up his chest and said solemnly: "As the Sheriff of the Desolate Land at the Paglos Pass in the Helanza Guard Camp, it is my duty to guard the Desolate Land outside the Paglos Pass. Your lord Marquis."

"Very well, Surdak Baron." Marquis Bernard said, nodded, with a gentle smile on his face.

He walked back to the front of the desk, took out a parchment from the desk, and shua~ shua~ shua~ with a quill pen to write a line of words on it, and stamped it with a seal A stamp, and handed this parchment to Surdak, saying:

"It is the responsibility of every nobleman in Helanza to defend the city of Helanza. The city hall will provide certain support to the nobles who have made certain contributions. , Surdak Baron, you now have the power to recruit subordinates and private troops, but the number of private troops cannot exceed one platoon."

After that, he passed the parchment in his hand to Surdak, parchment page The handwriting on it was very scribble. Except for the number five hundred, Surdak couldn't understand what was written on it.

Marquis Bernard Christie said to the assistant next to him: "Gallup, wait for you to take Surdak Baron to the quarters to receive defense funds."

'It turned out to be a one. Cheque! '

Surdak holding this parchment with scribbled handwriting, thought to himself.

Marquis Bernard Christie said to Surdak: "How to use this part of the funds is up to you. Although there is no strict limit, you need to turn in a financial statement every quarter for the finance department. The supervisor knows where you spend your money."

"Yes, Lord Marquis." Surdak immediately replied.

"Apart from this, you can send someone a letter to me if you encounter anything that is difficult to solve."

Marquis Bernard reached out to Patted Surdak's shoulder and said kindly to him .

Next, at the suggestion of Assistant Gallup, Surdak looked towards Marquis Bernard and said goodbye.

Marquis Bernard Christie asked Assistant Gallup to take Surdak to the Finance Department of the City Hall, and from there he successfully received 500 Gold Coins for defense funds. The bag of Gold Coins was in his hand It's heavy.

Then Assistant Gallup told Surdak that, as the defense chief of the Desolate Land and Paglos Mountains region, Surdak has the right to purchase some affordable materials from the Quartermaster Department. Weapons and armor equipment are at least 20% cheaper than those on the outside market.

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Surdak walked out of the city hall.

There are many to-and-fro pedestrians on the long stone steps in front of the city hall. The square in front is also very lively. Many citizens sit on benches under the shade of the trees. A group of children Run and play around the fountain pool in the square.

A familiar silhouette just passed through the crowd and walked towards Surdak head-on. She lowered her head, wearing a tight-fitting crystal lion leather armor, and stepping on a pair of high-heeled leather boots. A delicate saber hung on his waist, and the gorgeous red hair was flying in the wind.

She is strong, with long legs walking on the long steps, and without seeing how hard she is, she crosses the surrounding crowd.

With red lips and blue eyes, Surdak saw Darcy Christie at a glance from the crowd.

It seems that I can feel Surdak's gaze, Dassy Christie lifts the head abruptly, and looks at Surdak on the top of the stairs in surprise, completely didn't expect to meet here.

She was a little pale, she was a little tired, and her eyeshadow was a little heavy.

She hesitated for a while before she walked up, stood in front of Surdak, and raised her proud pointed chin.

"long time no see, Surdak..." Daxi took the initiative to greet Surdak.

"Oh, long time no see, Darcy!" Surdak laughed to her and asked: "How are you doing?"

I haven't seen each other for half a year, and they seem to be far apart a lot of.

Daxi held the saber in one hand, looked around the crowd casually, and said casually:

"Fortunately, how long have you been back from the plane of Maca? "

Surdak said: "About three months ago, I got my graduation certificate from the Knight Academy when I returned from the plane of Maca, and then I was assigned by the guard camp back to Desolate Land. Sheriff."

Daxi was slightly nodded, saying that he knew.

Actually, he didn't say many details. For example, during this period, he accompanied Hathaway and Beatrice on a tour of Helanza. She knew all of these.

For a while, the two of them seemed to have nothing to say, and the atmosphere was a bit embarrassing.

Just when Surdak didn’t know what to say and was about to say goodbye to Darcy Christie, a noble youngster walked out from behind Darcy Christie and stood beside her, looking attentively. Daxi asked:

"Daxi...this is?"

Daxi's mood is not too high, and even a perfunctory smile on her face is owed. Lightly replied: "Surdak Knight!"

Daxi introduced to Surdak: "This is my fiancé, Armand Burvo Baron, who works in the quarters of the city hall."

That person. With a standard aristocratic smile on the youngster's face, he said to Surdak: "Hello, Surdak Knight, I heard people talk about you, and they all said that you are a very great Knight in the Helanza guard camp."

"Hello, Baron!" Surdak nodded, greeted him.

Bulvo Baron smiled and saw that he was also a proud nobleman, working hard to show his tolerance, he said to Surdak:

"You can call me Oman De."

His tone was somewhat condescending.

Surdak glanced at Darcy Christie, and it seemed that their tempers were somewhat similar.

After saying hello, Armand Buulvo Baron took Darcy Christie into the city hall.

Daxi took Armand’s arm, her long red hair fluttering slightly with her pace...

Wait for Surdak to walk down the steps of the city hall, Only then did Darcy Christie turn her head back in a daze, looking at Surdak's fuzzy back slightly sighed.

……

Surdak received five hundred Gold Coins from the City Hall, and he figured out how to spend the money.

According to the intention of the Marquis Bernard, he can form a private army, which is not responsible for the daily security of Desolate Land, but belongs to the private armed forces stationed in the northwestern part of Helanza. Normally, he has to accept the deployment of Helanza City and is responsible for guarding the northwest gate of Helanza City.

To build a private armament, the first thing is to recruit people, and then buy horses, weapons and armors, build barracks, and so on.

The recruitment of personnel is best for Surdak. He plans to recruit some experienced veterans from the nineteen natural villages of Desolate Land. They don’t need to be stationed in military camps. They can still Farming at home is just a matter of being able to quickly gather together when there is a battle, it belongs to the militia mechanism.

Surdak does not need to purchase armor and weapons. The rebel Knights who attacked Wall Village last time left a group of hard leather armor and Knight long spear and long sword. Gold Coin directly buys these weapons and armors in his own hands. As long as the accounts are more beautiful, Marquis Bernard It shouldn't be concerned about where these weapons and armors come from.

In the future, I have the opportunity to apply to the Logistics Department for maintenance and repair of weapons and armor in the name of the Desolate Land Security Corps, which can save a lot of money.

In this way, the money for the purchase of weapons and armor can fall steadily into his pocket, Surdak thought.

Apart from this, Surdak also ordered a batch of cheap wheat flour from the Military Supplies Department. This is a benefit that only the sheriff of Helanza can enjoy. It is 20% lower than the price of wheat flour on the market. These whole wheat The flour is all high-quality wheat flour shipped from southern provinces.

Surdak delayed another two days in Helanza City for this batch of whole wheat flour.

When I left Ocean Blue City, it was already four days later.

Fifteen four-wheeled carriages carry nearly 10,000 pounds of whole wheat flour, and nearly 14,000 pounds of miscellaneous grains, wheat bran and beans across the moat and into the mountain roads of Oak Ridge.

Carl Casement was worried that the rebels would rob these food trucks along the way, and led a group of Knights from outside the city to escort these food trucks to the fifth mountain, before he waved with Surdak. Goodbye.

Surdak returned to Wall Village from Helanza City and brought back a lot of supplies as usual, but this time the supplies were significantly more than before. The main supplies were a lot of whole-wheat flour and miscellaneous grains. The Grimm Empire did not There is no shortage of food. In the past, everyone would go hungry because the people here were too poor.

We have raised nearly a thousand kobold slaves. These kobold slaves consume nearly a thousand pounds of grains every day. These grains are only enough for the kobold slaves to eat for half a month. How to fill these kobold slaves Surdak's stomach is something that Surdak needs to consider seriously. If it weren't for the income from the sulfur mines in Pyobaoshan, he would really not be able to raise so many kobold slaves.

When returning to Wall Village, Surdak saw the old village chief standing under the dead tree at the entrance of the village, staring at a row of slave sheds that had been rebuilt not far away.

This time, the slave sheds of these kobolds are no longer simple sheds simply enclosed by reed mats. Instead, they are built of limestone blocks into row houses like city walls. These row houses are like half Like the curved city wall, it completely blocks the south entrance of Wall Village, and a female wall is built on the roof of the row houses. Even the river in Wall Village has a long waterway at the entrance of the village. , There are fence-style sluices on both sides.

Since the last time the rebel Knight attacked Wall Village, Surdak has planned to build a row house similar to a city wall at the entrance of Wall Village. Usually the kobold slaves live in it. The village was attacked by a band of bandits and the rebel Knights. This is the first line of defense in Wall Village. At least it can stop the cavalry leaders from driving in and rushing directly into the village.

The old village chief has always complained to Surdak recently that these townhouses only need to be strong, and don’t need to be built too beautifully...

The villagers have not lived in such houses yet , But these kobold slaves are cheaper.