Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Like a wild boar, the fat Duke Lukins ran amok in the study, leaving a mess on the floor. The furious Duke Lukins had smashed everything that could be smashed. The only things left in the study were the furniture and bookshelves that he could not move …
"Send out the troops! Send out the Northland Legion immediately! I want the Norton Family to be annihilated! I want that Norton brat to kneel in front of me like a worm begging for forgiveness! Then I'll hang him in the square! I'll let all the nobles in the north see what happens to those who dare to disobey me! "Duke Lukins's eyes were red as he panted heavily.
When Baron Camorra returned from his mission and reported that the Norton Family was unwilling to hand over the 100,000 gold coins, the Duke Lukins became furious. When he heard that the Norton Family was unwilling to acknowledge the Duke as their superior lord and refused to hand over the resources they obtained from the Kenneth Family, the Duke Lukins's anger flared up and he started smashing things. When Baron Camorra told him that the new head of the Norton Family had crippled the Gold-ranked Knight Tabeck, killed seven Silver-ranked Knights from the Northland Legion, robbed everyone's purse, and even detained everyone's mounts in the name of compensation, the Duke Lukins was completely enraged.
The Duke raised his chair and smashed it on the desk in front of him. He kept muttering, "How dare they … How dare they disobey my orders …"
There were three people standing by the door of the study. Their position was relatively good. Firstly, they wouldn't be easily hit by the flying objects in the study. Secondly, they had a good line of sight. If an object really flew over, they could easily dodge it and avoid being caught in the crossfire.
Other than the expressionless Baron Camorra, the other two were tall and strong knights in armor. The bearded one was Duke Lukins's chief family knight, one of the five Gold-ranked Knights, Wayson Chevany. He was also the commander of the Northland Legion. The younger one beside him was also the Duke's Gold-ranked Knight, Henned.
Henned's eyes flashed with excitement as he looked at Duke Lujins, who had smashed his chair and was now sitting on a pile of books on the floor, gasping for breath. He muttered enviously, "I also want to smash a study like this. It must be very satisfying …"
"What nonsense are you talking about …" Chevani snorted and turned to ask Baron Camorra, "His Lordship seems to be getting angrier and angrier these days. This is not a good sign."
Baron Camorra replied in a low voice, "He has been like this ever since he came back from the meeting with the second prince. I heard that during the meeting, he was insulted and provoked by the second prince's swordsman. "Sir, during the meeting with the second prince's Battle.
"It's not your fault. You two have tried your best, and did it. If the second prince did not have the time, he's the Lukins prince would have asked him.
"It's not your fault. You two have tried your best, and you have done a good job. If the second prince did not have the support of two swordsmen, he would have to beg Sir instead …" Baron Camorra comforted Chevany.
When Duke Lujins raised his head again, his eyes had regained their clarity. He glanced at the study that he had made as if a tornado had swept through it. He laughed self-deprecatingly. "I'm getting older, and it's getting harder and harder to control my temper. Let's go to the small meeting room. Camorra, tell us in detail what happened. Let's discuss how to deal with the Norton Family. "
Baron Camelot's memory was extraordinary. He recounted the events of his trip to the Norton Family in great detail. He even imitated Lollister's tone of voice and expression perfectly.
"How's Tabick's injury?" Duke Lukins asked.
"It's not a big deal. The main thing is that his two arms have been sprained seriously. The pharmacist said that it will take about a year for him to adjust and recover slowly," Chevany replied.
"Then, do you think that the new head of the Norton Family is powerful? What rank is he? Why did Tabick have no chance to fight back against him? "The duke asked.
The two knights looked at each other. Chevany bowed and replied, "Sir, after receiving the notice from the guards last night, I went to visit Tabick. According to him, the Norton Family's head should be an Iron Rank. This could not be hidden from him, so he decided to capture the kid. But he did not expect that the kid's bare-handed skills were extremely strong. He underestimated the opponent and did not guard against him. As a result, he fell into the trap and was countered by the opponent. When he reacted, it was already too late, so he suffered such a serious injury. "
"Nonsense. Tabick is still not honest. Is it possible for an Iron Rank to cause a Gold Knight to suffer such a serious injury? A loss is a loss, don't look for so many excuses … "Duke Lukins angrily knocked his fist on the small tea table beside him.
"No, sir, it's possible. Legend has it that in the Magic Civilization, there was a profession called Monk. They were all monks who worshiped the gods. They were proficient in bare-handed killing skills, and their physical strength was comparable to a giant dragon. Later, after the magicians and the gods started a war, they were all killed. Hundreds of years ago, some monk training skills were found in some excavated ruins, and they were regarded as treasures by various temples. Now, some of the monks in the temples practice these improved skills. I heard that their bare-handed combat skills are very powerful, and they can often defeat opponents of a higher rank. That's why I suspect that the head of the Norton family has received the inheritance of the Ascetic Monks, and he cultivates this kind of unarmed combat technique. It's not surprising that Tabick suffered a huge setback, "Chevalier Chevani said.
"But don't worry, sir. This kind of bare-handed combat skill is only effective in one-on-one battles. If it's on the battlefield, that Norton Family's kid can't defeat Tabick who is fully armed and galloping on a horse." Chevany added.
"So that's how it is. That's good. This time, it'll teach Tabick a lesson. Recently, I heard that he's getting more and more arrogant. This time, he suffered a big loss. I hope he can change his temper and not easily offend people and cause trouble everywhere he goes. "The Duke snorted.
"Chevany, if I give you a company, can you take down the Norton Family?" The Duke asked.
Chevany shook his head. "I can't take it down, my lord. I've checked the map, and I've heard from Sir Camilla that the Norton Family has built a new castle in the Morgen Hills. According to Sir Camilla's description of the castle's defenses, I don't think a company of two thousand people can take down this wall."
Baron Camorra took out an animal skin map from a bag beside him. "Sir, please look. This is the best location to isolate the Norton Family's territory from the outside world. On the way back, I've been thinking that this might be the reason why the Norton Family is not afraid of falling out with you. They think that as long as they can defend this castle, even if the Northern Army comes to the city, they can't do anything to them. Here are a few of my sketches of the castle's wall. Chevany has also seen it. He thinks that at least the Northern Army will have to take turns to attack and whittle down the strength and numbers of the guards. Only then will they be able to take down this wall. However, the casualties will be very high. I estimate it to be around five to six thousand people. "
Duke Lujins carefully looked at the sketches that Baron Camorra handed over. In the end, he could only admit that the terrain was dangerous. It was easy to defend and hard to attack. Indeed, as Chevany said, a company of two thousand soldiers could not take down this castle's wall.
"So we're just going to let the Norton Family go like this?" The duke was very unwilling. If the Norton Family's resistance became an example for the nobles in the north, it would be very disadvantageous for the duke's control of the north. He had to make the Norton Family pay the price and use the Norton Family's fate to warn the nobles in the north who were dissatisfied with the duke so that they would continue to obey the duke's rule.
"Sir, there is actually another way to the inner parts of the Norton Family's territory. We can go around this castle's wall," Baron Cavani said.
"Oh, where is it?" The duke looked carefully on the map again, but he could not find it. He could only say that the Norton Family's territory was too good. To the north was the Black Clay Swamp, which was impassable. To the west was the Blade Mountain Range and the sea. To the south was the Molgen Hills and the Black Forest. To the east was the Demon Dragon Mountains. Other than the castle's wall, which blocked the only road to the outside, the duke could not find any other way for a large group of people to pass through.
"To be honest, I don't know where the road is either. However, the night before I left the Norton Family's main castle, Maple Grove Manor, I received a few visitors. They were a few elders and the captain of the garrison in Northern Field Town, the only town in the Norton Family's territory. The reason for their visit was to complain that the new head of the Norton Family had changed the rules passed down by his ancestors and treated Northern Field Town unfairly. So they came to seek help and were willing to stand on your side when you punish the Norton Family. They wanted to help you defeat the Norton Family. "
"They said that the new head of the Norton Family was already very cruel and vicious. He even pushed his seven-year-old brother into a well and almost drowned him. In the end, everyone could not take it anymore and was exiled by the family for ten years. It was only a few months ago that he returned to the territory and became a lord. After becoming the head of the Norton Family, he became even worse and started wars everywhere. He also treated the residents of Northern Field Town even more violently. All the residents of Northern Field Town could not stand his cruel rule and are plotting a rebellion. If the duke is willing to send troops to punish the Norton Family for their disrespect, but is blocked by the new castle's wall, the residents of Northern Field Town are willing to take the duke through a secret route into the Norton Family's territory and catch the Norton Family off guard … "
"Oh, I see." Duke Lujins let out a long sigh. "Then did they say how the Norton Family boy changed the rules passed down by his ancestors and oppressed the residents?"
The duke had always been interested in the methods that the nobles used to plunder the people. He thought that it would broaden his horizons and inspire his thinking so that he could better find a way to snatch the last copper coin from the hands of the people.
Baron Camora's face suddenly twisted and looked very strange. "It's like this …"
Baron Camora was a shrewd man. He had seen many of the tricks that the nobles used, so he could use it easily. That night, he received a few visitors from Northern Field Town. His hospitable attitude, kind smile, and patient and considerate agreement made the few visitors from Northern Field Town feel like they were bathing in the spring breeze. Coupled with Baron Camorra's subtle questioning, the few country bumpkins from Northern Field Town soon forgot their manners and spilled everything they knew.
When Baron Camora finished explaining the relationship between the Norton Family and Northern Field Town, he was faced with three dumbfounded faces …
"There's such a thing? There's actually such a lord … "This was Knight Henned muttering to himself.
On the other hand, Chevalier Chevani slammed his palm on the table. "Preposterous! Ungrateful bastard, truly deserving of death! Are the ancestors of the Norton Family fools? They should have killed all these people long ago. Why did they drag it until now … "
"So the taxes that the Norton Family paid for these few years were paid by themselves. They didn't plunder the residents of whatever town. It seems that the Norton Family is very rich. After all, they have two to three hundred years of inheritance. Their foundation is very deep …" The duke was paying attention to another aspect. To him, morality was a small matter. He only cared about profits.
"Does the person from what town in the north have any request for us to lead the way?" The duke asked faintly.
"This, this …" Baron Camora began to hesitate.
"Tell us, let's hear what these heartless people want." The duke urged.
"They, they said that the Norton Family's territory is very big, and they are not greedy. They hope that after you eliminate the Norton Family, you can use a small part of the Norton Family's territory and give them four baronies …" When Camora said the request of the people from Northern Field Town, he felt a little embarrassed.
"It's just to lead the way. Why do they dare to make such a request?" Knight Henned who was beside him was not happy.
"They said that there are more than six hundred people who have awakened combat qi in their four families. There are more than ten silver-ranked people and two thousand young adults. If they join the Norton Family, then the lord can never punish the Norton Family. In addition, that secret route is a secret that all the families in Northern Field Town have kept for a hundred years. It is also a secret route for them to carry out smuggling. After telling the lord, this route was abandoned, so they asked for compensation … "Baron Camora explained.
"Hehe, after a hundred years of smuggling, they only gave ten percent of the food to the Norton Family. It seems that Northern Field Town is very rich. Promise them, after entering the Norton Family's territory, let those f * cking families in Northern Field Town attack the main castle of the Norton Family. Just say that we will agree to their request if we take it down. Let them charge in front and reduce the losses of our northern army. "The duke made a decision.
"But lord, if they take down the main castle of the Norton Family, will we really make them Barons?" Knight Henned asked with dissatisfaction.
"Is there such a thing as that? We are not the Norton Family. When they take down the main castle, it will be our turn … "Duke Lujins's face showed a hint of a sinister smile.
"What if they refuse to attack the main castle of the Norton Family?" Knight Chevany asked.
"Refuse? Hehe, then let them all come to the barracks. Just say that I will make them Barons, hold the ceremony, and then start the attack. At the same time, bring back the wealth of Northern Field Town for me. As for the people, kill all the old and young, it will be a disaster if we keep them alive. Leave the young women for me, and don't touch the virgins. During this time, the price of female slaves has increased, and we can sell them for a high price. "The duke said.
"Then how many people should we send? And the checkpoint in front of us, should we send troops to stop them? "Knight Chevany asked again.
Duke Lujins thought for a moment and said, "Let's send out two brigades. Four thousand people should be enough. You and Henned will lead the two brigades. Pay attention to the Gold rank godly archer of the Norton Family. If he is willing to rely on me, bring him back. As for the checkpoint in front of us, we don't have to worry about it. Yesterday, Viscount Gammus hurriedly set off with two thousand armed soldiers from his family. He is rushing to get his gold back. Hehe, let's wait and see them hit their heads against the checkpoint in front of the castle. "
"By the way, Camora, contact the contact person from Beiye Town and ask them to provide food for our army. If we don't bargain with them, they won't believe that we'll agree to their request so easily."
"Yes, my lord." Baron Camora bowed deeply.
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