"Garcia killed a blueblood baron. He will pay the price!"
The Earl of Blue Mountain swore with an ugly expression.
The noble generals behind him also had solemn expressions.
Even though the Wind Fireflies Plain was in chaos, nobles above the level of Knights rarely died in battle. Not even in the previous battle between lions and tigers!
But now, at the start of the battle, a baron had used his life to give them a bloody reminder. This battle was starting to be different!
'If that's the case, why didn't they pursue while they were victorious?'
Wu Ming cursed in his heart, but he knew the rules between nobles.
Even if two armies were to fight, if the other side voluntarily retreated, it would mean that they were admitting defeat. Nobles with true grace would give them time to regroup.
The etiquette and habits of the nobles had long been integrated into every aspect of these ancient blueblood nobles.
For example, if a knight was defeated, as long as they handed over their sword and armor, they would be treated like a prisoner. No one could hurt or humiliate them, and they could even receive preferential treatment in life.
Most importantly, even if the army was defeated and surrounded, if the other side's ruler wanted to escape, none of the nobles or knights on their side could chase after him. This was a form of respect for the ruler.
"In fact … these seemingly complicated rules were all thought up by the blue-blood nobles to avoid internal friction, but they still put on the labels of modesty, politeness, and so on … In particular, even the descendants have been brainwashed!"
Wu Ming looked at the Earl of Blue Mountain with some pity.
It was obvious that the hero from the highlands was not of the same bloodline as him. He would definitely make good use of this opportunity to teach the Earl an unforgettable lesson.
Baron Treves had already used his death to show the Earl that this was not a civil war between the blueblood nobles. It was time for him to understand.
"My knight, William!"
The Earl of Blue Mountain took a deep breath, perhaps treating the baron's death as an accident.
However, Treves' death meant that the cavalry had lost their commander. Someone had to step up immediately.
Thus, he did not have much of a choice. He placed his sword on Wu Ming's shoulder, "I now appoint you as the commander of the cavalry. This order takes effect immediately!"
Historically, the commander of the noble army had to have a noble title.
For a knight, leading 500 cavalrymen was still a little too much. Some people with discerning eyes were already looking at Wu Ming with sparkling eyes.
This was because the Earl's action had already told the others that if there were no accidents and this Sir William could maintain such bravery, after the war, perhaps he could be given the title of Baron.
From the Earl of Blue Mountain's point of view, a Baron title and a daughter in exchange for William Wallace's loyalty and a large amount of money was quite a bargain.
Unfortunately, Wu Ming's eyes were no longer fixed on the Baron. He wanted more!
"Thank you for your trust! I will command the knights and kill the enemy bravely! "
He smiled and replied succinctly.
…
The first day of battle ended quickly.
Even though the death of a baron cast a shadow over the day of the battle, the Blue Tiger Banner obtaining the advantage was something that everyone could see.
After a moment of silence for the Baron, the Earl of Blue Mountain excitedly decided to hold a banquet. He took out a large amount of salted meat, salt, and white bread to reward the soldiers. He was prepared to defeat the opposing army in one go the next day and force Viscount Garcia to admit defeat.
Wu Ming looked at the Earl of Blue Mountain, whose face was flushed red. He estimated that the Earl might have even thought of the price Viscount Garcia had to pay. He might even have thought of the toast he would give at the end of the war.
He returned to his tent and looked at the noisy barracks in silence.
"Sir!"
A dark figure with a deep voice walked out from the shadows behind him.
"I am Clark, the liaison sent by the Church!"
"I see the power of shadows in you …"
A glint flashed in Wu Ming's eyes. In an instant, Clark felt as if he was being stared at by 10 tigers! No, even when he was alone and faced a pack of wolves with his bare hands, he had not felt so helpless.
"Sir!"
He bowed again, his attitude extremely respectful, "The Archbishop sent me here to complete any request you have!"
"You are a good assassin. I also understand the Archbishop's intentions, but this is not my path!"
Wu Ming shook his head.
That bit of shadow power would at most allow Clark to move faster in the dark and hide more stealthily without being discovered by others.
If he were to assassinate the Earl of Blue Mountain, he might be able to take the Earl's life. However, this was not worth it. Even if the Earl of Blue Mountain died, there would not be many benefits for Wu Ming.
Most importantly, as long as something was done, it would leave behind traces.
As someone who would rule the entire Wind Firefly Plains as a king in the future, he was not willing to let his crown be tainted by too many shadows.
"However, you are a good liaison! Listen up! "
Wu Ming turned around, the light in his eyes almost piercing through Clark, "I need you to return immediately and inform the Archbishop of a few messages. Also, pay close attention to the movements in the highlands!"
"Your will will be carried out!"
Clark bowed and retreated into the darkness. No one knew when he had left.
His movement technique was like a ghost to a regular person. Even a knight would not be able to detect him. However, under Wu Ming's perception and spiritual force, he had nowhere to hide.
Even though he was prepared to cooperate with the Church, Wu Ming still had a trick up his sleeve.
Just like now, if one day Clark came to assassinate him, he would definitely die a horrible death.
"Ava!"
After Clark left, Wu Ming thought for a moment and called his squire, "Go and invite Baron Terry, Baron Wilford, and Lord Tana here!"
These few small nobles had now formed a small circle. Although they were close and distant, they were still relatively close to each other in order to protect their own interests.
Feeling that a great change was imminent, Wu Ming began to try his best to rope in the forces that were leaning towards him.
…
Just as Wu Ming finished negotiating with the two barons and was dealing with Tana and the Black Widow alone, the Earl of Blue Mountain was also not resting in the center of the military camp.
Nine candles burned brightly on the golden candlestick, and a large amount of wax oil covered the base.
The Earl of Blue Mountain sat on a soft rosewood chair. In front of him was a large amount of parchment and messy seals.
Ravens were constantly circling above the military camp to deliver messages, and he had to deal with a large amount of official business at all times.
He had to take care of the basic necessities of nearly ten thousand people. In ancient times, this was a terrible disaster. Not to mention the wastage and collection, just to transport these supplies here, the consumption on the road was several times higher.
In fact, this calamity was going to continue.
Fortunately, from today's signs, Viscount Garcia's strength was obviously not enough. Perhaps he would wisely recognize the reality, and with the goodwill that he had shown, he would choose to surrender with dignity tomorrow.
The Earl of Blue Mountain rubbed his eyebrows in frustration. If that was the case, perhaps when he returned to his territory, he would not see the financial officer looking like he was about to hang himself.
"My Lord!"
At this moment, the tent was opened, and another young noble walked in.
He looked very androgynous, with almond-shaped eyes and rosy cheeks, and fair skin. With a little makeup, he was even more elegant than some women.
From the fact that he was able to enter the Count's tent without being informed, one could tell how 'close' his relationship with the Count was.
The Earl of Blue Mountain frowned as his thoughts were interrupted. However, when he saw this noble, a smile blossomed on his face. "Richard, you came at the right time. I need your wisdom!"
This Honorable Lord Richard was not only a close friend of the Earl of Blue Mountain, but also his advisor.
"My Lord, are you worried about the problems after the war?"
Richard asked.
"That's right. Even if Garcia is willing to compensate us with a large amount of land, they cannot immediately become Kindelung … Once the war drags on, the financial situation of our territory will no longer be able to support it …"
The Earl of Blue Mountain sighed helplessly.
"Is that why you want to rope in that Gold Knight?"
Richard smiled slyly. "I heard that the wealth of Kalos Territory is more than the treasuries of ten Earls!"
"Haha … Even you believe such nonsense?"
Although the Earl of Blue Mountain was smiling, his eyes were already shining.
"Forgive me for being blunt!"
Lord Richard sneered in his heart, but his face showed a worried expression. "Although William is a brave knight, his loyalty to you is far lower than that of the other knights …"
"But … You have to admit that out of all my knights, he is also the best at making money, and has contributed the most to me …" The Earl of Blue Mountain twisted his body.
The Earl of Blue Mountain twisted his body. "Also … He can use the Dragon's Heart, and blue blood flows in his body. My little Aida is already sixteen years old …"
"A daughter and a Baron's title in exchange for all the wealth. That Sir William might not be satisfied …"
Hearing the Earl of Blue Mountain say this, Richard's heart was filled with jealousy.
No matter how much the Earl of Blue Mountain doted on him, he was only an Honorable Lord. William, on the other hand, a filthy fellow who crawled up from the commoners, was actually about to become a respected and hereditary Baron, and was about to marry the daughter of an Earl!
'All of this should not have belonged to him. It should have belonged to me … Richard Bilize!'
Richard roared in his heart, but his words were like the juice of a poisonous snake's teeth.
"Sir William's loyalty?"
As expected, hearing this, the Earl of Blue Mountain immediately began to hesitate.
After all, Wu Ming came from a different world, and naturally lacked respect for the nobles. This subtle attitude was already faintly sensed by the Earl.
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