In Pine Town, the rebellion had yet to be completely quelled.
However, under the suppression of the Lomba family's army, the rebel army's arrogance had been completely suppressed. Based on this trend, it wouldn't be long before the rebellion was completely quelled.
Some of the rebels also saw that the situation wasn't good. Seeing that they couldn't defeat the Lomba family's army, they rushed towards the town gates, preparing to take the wealth and food they had plundered from the night before and escape Pine Town.
Seeing this, the Lomba family's army didn't stop them. They didn't have enough manpower right now, so their main task was to stabilize the situation within the town. It would be hard to take care of the rebels who escaped, and their escape would reduce the pressure on them.
However, just as the rebel army successfully opened the east gate of the town and was about to rush out, they suddenly heard the low sound of a horn from afar.
Then, the thunderous sound of horse hooves shook the earth of Pine Town. The black mass of cavalry instantly filled the wilderness outside the town.
The rebel army had never seen such an imposing cavalry charge. They were so scared that they immediately scrambled back into the town. It was as if the Lomba family's army was a group of harmless sheep compared to the fierce cavalry.
"The Black Cavalry has come under the orders of Viscount Angley to assist in quelling the rebellion!"
Knight Roger, who had rushed to the outskirts of Pine Town, roared. He didn't care whether the Lomba family was willing to accept their help or not. He directly led the black mass of cavalry into the town like a sharp arrow.
The situation that followed was naturally easy to describe.
The rebel army that even the Lomba family's army couldn't fight against could only kneel and surrender when faced with the even more terrifying Black Cavalry.
However, the arrival of the Black Guards caused the people of the Lomba family to be deeply worried.
They didn't believe that the Black Cavalry would be so kind as to come and help them quell the rebellion.
Moreover, the timing of the Black Cavalry's arrival was too coincidental.
Just like how Baron Lomba was assassinated in Icestone City, it was full of coincidences.
However, when there were too many coincidences, it was hard to believe that this wasn't a scheme planned by someone with ulterior motives.
When Colin entered Pine Town, the rebellion in the town had already been quelled.
The members of the Lomba Family nervously welcomed the powerful young Viscounts into their own castle.
"Lord Viscounts, thank you for extending a helping hand this time. The Lomba Family will forever be grateful." White carefully followed behind Colin and respectfully thanked him.
The ferocious Black Cavalry made him feel a strong threat, so even though he was full of doubts about this Viscount Angley, White didn't dare to show it.
"Knight White, there's no need to be so polite! As for your father's death, I was also responsible for not being able to protect him well. Therefore, helping to quell the rebellion this time can be considered my apology to the Lomba Family. "
Colin spoke politely, but after entering the castle hall, he sat on the main seat.
The corner of White's mouth twitched, but he didn't dare to say anything.
The steward of the Lomba family carefully probed, "Lord Viscounts, how many days are you planning to stay in Pine Town? We'll arrange a reception for you. "
"There's no need to specially arrange anything." Colin smiled and waved his hand, "I'll leave today."
White's eyes brightened. He suddenly felt that he might have misunderstood this Viscount Angley.
But in the next second, he immediately dispelled this childish thought, because Colin continued.
"However, Knight Roger will stay behind, and a portion of the Black Cavalry will also stay behind to prevent another rebellion in Pine Town."
"Lord Viscounts, we appreciate your kindness, but protecting Pine Town is the responsibility of the Lomba Family, and we have the ability to shoulder it alone. There's no need for you to —"
"Knight White," Colin directly interrupted White's excuse, "You're not the Lord of Pine Town yet, right?"
"I … Indeed, I'm not …"
Although White was the eldest son of Baron Lomba and the first heir to the title of Baron, strictly speaking, he couldn't be considered the Lord of Pine Town until he was personally conferred the title by the Duke Of St. Hilde.
Colin spread out his hands and said, "So, your priority now is to go to Winter Castle to accept the conferment of the Dukes Of The North, and not to boast to me about your ability to protect Pine Town.
I'm not doubting your ability, but your qualifications! "
Wright opened his mouth and was about to defend himself, but Colin didn't give him the chance to do so. He said in an aggressive tone, "You're right.
"Furthermore, Knight White, if I didn't lead the army to help the Lomba Family quell the rebellion, you might not even be able to protect Pine Town!
According to the feudal rules, if you lose Pine Town, what qualifications do you have to inherit your father's title? "
This time, White couldn't hold it in anymore and loudly defended himself, "Lord Viscounts! You can't doubt the ability of the Lomba Family! Even without the help of the Black Cavalry, we can still defend Pine Town! As for whether I have the qualifications to inherit the title of Baron, that's up to the Dukes Of The North to decide! "
Colin chuckled and waved his hand, indicating that White didn't need to be agitated. He said calmly, "That's why I said that your priority now is to go to Winter Castle to meet the Duke. Don't worry, I have no intention of competing with the Lomba Family for the ownership of Pine Town. "
"Since you have no intention of occupying Pine Town, please take your army with you."
"Knight White, you're too petty. The reason I left my army behind is to help you defend Pine Town. Don't be in a hurry to reject me! Don't you need the family's army to escort you to Winter Castle? You should know that the Northern Frontier isn't peaceful now.
If you take away the family's army, aren't you worried that Pine Town's rebellion will rise again? "
White was speechless and seemed to feel that Colin's words made sense.
Seeing this, the old butler of the Lomba Family hurriedly stood up and said, "Lord Viscounts, thank you for your kindness. However, the Lomba Family doesn't want to owe too many favors, so it's best that we sign an agreement to determine the conditions and rewards for your assistance in defending Pine Town. "
White finally reacted and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes! Lord Viscounts, let's sign an agreement. "
Colin laughed inwardly, seeing through the Lomba Family's plan.
They wanted to write down the conditions for the garrison's assistance on paper. This way, Colin wouldn't be able to blatantly plot against Pine Town.
However, what the Lomba Family didn't know was that Colin didn't intend to occupy this town.
"Alright. However, as a reward for dispatching troops to quell the rebellion and assisting in maintaining stability, I need ten years of logging rights in the Northern Forest Region of Pine Town. "
"Ten years?" White exclaimed and shook his head repeatedly, "That's too long. Lord Viscounts, I can only give you three years of logging rights at most!"
The Northern Forest Region of Pine Town could be said to be the Lomba Family's cash cow. The red pine trees produced there were not only excellent construction materials, but they also produced a type of pine resin that was an extremely expensive medicinal material.
"Knight White, before you accept the duke's conferment and become the lord of Pine Town, you have no right to bargain with me. The Angele Family will protect Pine Town for you for the time being. "
White suppressed the humiliation and anger in his heart and could only lower his head, "Alright, then I'll have to trouble you, Lord Viscounts. I'll set off for Winter Castle to pay my respects to the duke!"
Only then did Colin reveal a satisfied smile.
His gaze passed through the Lomba Family and looked in the direction of Winter Castle.
Duke Of St. Hilde, it's time for you to come out and meet your guests.
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