Count Glamorgan's new territory had 18 villages and three towns (Jean, Shinon, and Devon) under his jurisdiction. He also had legal rights to claim half of the Chalon Forest. At the same time, Count Glamorgan also had legal rights to seize the two villages that had fallen from the Duchy of Bereon, as well as the vampires' stronghold on the banks of the Grismori River, the Spire Palace.
Count Glamorgan's territory could have three new baronial titles. Laing also had the quota of ten Royal Knights and eighty Ranger Knights. The quota of Royal Knights was strictly limited, but for Counts, in theory, they could make as many Ranger Knights as they wanted, provided that they had the financial resources to do so.
Count Glamorgan's territory had a population of about 56,000 people, so it was considered a rich land.
Laing began to send people to gradually take over his new territory. Among them, Duke Theodoric of Bereon was furious that the king had given part of his land to Laing, but there was nothing he could do. Those lands were currently in the hands of Count Tobalo of Estalia. According to the law, if the land was lost and could not be taken back for a long time, the king had the right to confiscate it and revoke the title.
Then, something happened that made Theodoric's jaw drop.
When Count Tobalo of Estalia heard about this, he took the initiative to give up the two villages and let Laing's men take over. The soldiers were all withdrawn.
The Southerner was scared. Every time Laing made a news, it would shake the continent. The number of powerful enemies he had accomplished and eliminated were countless. Count Tobalo was really afraid of this lady who was the Chosen One champion. He and Duke Theodoric had fought for many years and knew each other's strength, but when it came to Laing, he really did not want to fight the Chosen One champion of the Lake Fairy.
This guy was too strong.
Count Tobalo even sent a messenger to Gene Town with Estalia's specialties to express his goodwill. Ryan didn't refuse and accepted all of it.
My vassal's vassal isn't my vassal. The war between the Duchy of Bereon and Estalia is Theodoric's own war. It has nothing to do with Laing. The King can intervene in this war, the other Dukes can intervene, even the Earls under Theodoric can intervene, but it has nothing to do with Laing.
July, midsummer, Laing's castle.
After being promoted to Earl, Laing continued to rule in Jean Town and his castle. The former castle of Count Glamorgan had long disappeared into the Chalon Forest. It was said that it had been razed to the ground after a tragic siege.
Laing's base camp had long been run by him like an iron bucket, and there was no need for him to move.
In the morning, the sun was already very dazzling. At this time, Laing was installing a brand-new magic equipment in the reception room on the second floor.
The sorceress Teresa was wearing a pearl-colored tunic dress. Her long black hair was tied into a ponytail and placed on her ample chest. She was instructing the craftsmen to install the equipment.
Laing was standing beside her. Looking at the sorceress' serious expression, his eyes carried a hint of pity and an unknown emotion. His voice was very soft. "Teresa, are you feeling better?"
"Much better." Teresa looked at Laing with eyes full of resentment. Her silver eyes were full of resentment. "You only think of me when you're in trouble."
"When you were unconscious, I went to see you every day. When you woke up, I went to see you every day. I would stay with you for at least half an hour before leaving. Have you forgotten?" Leon was wearing a dark red count's formal attire. He was tall and handsome to begin with, and after going through so many trials over the years, Leon now had a very confident and dignified aura.
This was the hero of human beings.
The beautifully decorated reception room was well-equipped with all kinds of wooden furniture. Thick curtains had covered all the windows. Even so, the reception room still felt dry and hot. This could not be helped.
Castles had never been a suitable place to live. It was safe, but not livable. It was very cold in winter and hot in summer. If it was winter, the castle could be solved with a fireplace. Even rich people like Duke François could install "ground dragons" in their castle, which was an underground heating system.
In summer, there was no other way.
Laing came up with the idea of an air conditioner. It was not difficult to make an air conditioner. The magic technology in this world was definitely enough to make something similar. As long as there was a stable supply of energy, the air conditioner could operate.
Taking advantage of the opportunity when the sorceress woke up and had nothing to do, Laing told Teresa his idea. Teresa said that it was too simple. Set up a magic circle, then use a metal guide that could conduct magic. Inputting enough energy, the air conditioner could operate. This did not require much magic. Laing could make an air conditioner run for several days with a little bit of magic.
So many rooms in his castle were equipped with air conditioners. The biggest beneficiary of this was the dark elf Olica. The Earl's personal maid was born in the cold Nagaros. She did not like the hot weather and was sick all day. After the air conditioner, Olica felt much better.
"There are twenty-four hours in a day, Laing." The sorceress' tone was still complaining.
"There are only twenty-four hours in a day, Teresa." Laing complained. He was indeed energetic, but as the new Baron, he had a lot of things to deal with. If it were not for the smooth progress of his army in taking over the territory, he might have had more to do.
"Mother wants to send some apprentices to practice in your territory. Not only to increase their spellcasting experience, but also to help you build your territory. Do you want them?" Teresa activated the magic circle and then said with anticipation.
"Of course, of course, I welcome them. But my opinion is to wait until you settle down here first." Laing nodded and pointed to the luxurious wizard tower outside the window. "Veronica's Dawn Wizard Tower will be completed by the end of this year. President Margarita has already spoken to me. She will send twenty apprentices here to train Veronica. The new treaty will be signed between me and the Garland Council."
Teresa heard the news and naturally frowned. She knew that she was one step behind again.
The sorceress thought to herself that she had to discuss this matter with her mother. Laing was now a hereditary Earl. She was now a little afraid of how to get along with Laing. "I'll go and discuss it with my mother."
There were no more than three hundred people in the old world who had the title of Earl. Laing was already standing at the top of the pyramid of great nobles. He was also a very powerful Holy Grail Knight, a champion chosen by the gods.
"Okay. Also, the location of your wizard tower should be decided as soon as possible." Laing nodded.
"Of course, I will build a wizard tower that will not lose to Veronica's." Theresa grumbled. Before Veronica appeared, she was already very close to establishing a relationship with Leon. However, she did not expect that Veronica had already had an affair with Leon several years ago. Theresa was now lagging behind in every aspect, and she was even a step behind Veronica. This made the female Sorceress very unhappy.
However, Laing was too outstanding. She did not put other men in her eyes. A 28-year-old at the peak of the legendary realm who rose to the rank of Earl with his own strength. How many people in the world could do this?
"By the way, it seems that a lot of knights have come to Gene Town recently. I see that the hotels in the town are full. "The sorceress talked about a topic she was interested in.
"They all want to get enfeoffment from me and ask for spurs." Laing's handsome face had a faint smile. He pointed at the crowd in front of the castle and said, "Brittany, the country of knights. The descendants of every noble will automatically enter the ranks of knights. But my dear Teresa, do you know what it takes to become a real knight?"
"Let me think. If you want to become a knight, you have to start as a squire until you become an apprentice knight. Then, you have to wait for the nobles to confer you a title. So, these knights are all here for you?" Teresa said with great interest. She took the initiative to hold Laing's arm.
"Brittany does not have an apprentice knight. A squire will automatically become a knight-errant once he is recognized. But there is still a difference." Laing nodded and said, "There is a difference between a knight-errant and a knight-errant. For example, Lopes, Olivier, and the others in my territory are knight-errant. They have a position and a salary. Those knight-errant are not knight-errant. They have nothing but a knight-errant title. So …"
"Why don't you just say knight-errant and knight-errant? Why do you have to make it so complicated?" The sorceress glared at him.
Yes, after Laing became an earl, all the young knight-errant in the country of Knight King were shocked. Who didn't want to fight under the Lady's Chosen Champion? Who didn't want to gallop on the battlefield with the Knight of the Holy Grail?
In the afternoon, knight-errant knight-errant had almost filled the whole town. A large group of nearly a thousand knights crowded the streets. They were leading their horses, wearing mail or plate armor. Under the fierce sun, they were sweating profusely, waiting for the opportunity to meet Earl Laing Macado.
Le Angoulin's "Blue Sea Monster", Bastogne's "Red Fire Dragon", Connet's "Leaping Lion", Lyonnesse's "Red Lion Head", Bordero's "Poseidon's Trident", Winford's "Pure White Pegasus", Bereon's "Battle Axe", Kakasson's "Red Blue Sword", Montfort's "White Castle", Palawon's "Yellow Pegasus", and Gisoleiaux's "White Stag".
Today, the town of Jean was like a Brittany family heraldry exhibition. These knight-errant knights had to meet with Laing in order to be examined in terms of martial arts and culture. Those who performed well would be given a three-month to a year 'probation period'. If they performed well during the probation period, they would be officially appointed as a knight-errant of Laing.
Among them, many Rangers had their eyes on Laing's Royal Knight slot. It was a hurdle for Rangers to become Royal Knights, and becoming a Royal Knight meant that they had their own fief.
Laing thought to himself, 'Why does it sound like Xiao Lian?'
All the Ranger Knights that had followed Laing before were now Royal Knights. The five Royal Knights were Anglo, Armand, Lopes, Olivier, and Hex. Laing still had five vacant Royal Knight slots waiting to be conferred.
Every time he appointed a Royal Knight, he would lose a village under his jurisdiction. Currently, Laing still had 15 villages under his jurisdiction.
The new Count began the painful process of selecting his own Ranger Knights.
At the same time, in the guest room of the castle, the female knight Suria was having afternoon tea with her maid, Sylvia.
Suria was wearing a sapphire blue, sleeveless, and elegant dress. Her long blonde hair hung down to the back of the chair, and her elegant temperament was fully displayed. She raised her teacup and smiled. "It seems to be very lively outside."
"Yes, miss. It is said that more than eight hundred knights have come this time. They all want to be conferred by Lord Laing and fight side by side with him." The maid, Sylvia, was wearing a colorful dress with natural wind folds. She tied her blonde hair behind her head and talked about the recent interesting news. "It is said that many Ranger Knights are looking for people everywhere to find out where Lord Laing usually appears in the town, which bar he likes to go to, and what kind of wine he drinks. Then they all follow suit. Many taverns are out of stock."
Suria pursed her lips and smiled. "It is normal. Father was like this in the past. When father returned to the duchy after completing the Holy Grail Expedition, he liked to go fishing by the river. So in the second year, several Ranger Knights drowned. Father liked to get up early in the morning and wander around Helenhilde. Then, within two days, the Ranger Knights began to form groups and wander around early in the morning to create 'coincidental encounters'."
That was the status of the Holy Grail Knights in the country. Their every move would attract countless people to follow suit. Many people knew what they did but did not know why. However, that did not stop people from imitating what the Holy Grail Knights did, because it might bring them closer to the Holy Grail.
"Speaking of which, Lord Laing is really amazing. He is already a count. Miss, you are so lucky. He is the one you like, the one who matches you, and the champion of the ladies' Chosen of God." Sylvia had a very serious personality. She sighed and said, "Lord Laing's future is limitless."
"Competition every day. It is so stressful." Sulia was also very satisfied with this marriage, but the female knight still whispered, "It can't be helped. If I'm satisfied, and they have to be of equal status, then it's impossible not to compete. If they don't compete, then either I'm not satisfied, or their status isn't equal. This is why most of us Duke's daughters don't have a happy marriage. I'm really lucky."
"Miss, what do you have to worry about? Emilia and that Dark Elf Olica are just maids. The witches from the Garland Council are naturally unable to compete with you. You can just give them the status of court officials later," Sylvia said disapprovingly.
"… Forget it. You won't understand even if I tell you." Suria looked upstairs thoughtfully.
As of now, the female knight was indeed in an invincible position. However, she still felt uneasy. She felt as if there was someone behind the scenes manipulating her marriage with Laing.
… …
The selection of the Knight Rangers took three whole days. Laing selected sixty Knight Rangers. They were all the best of their respective duchies. These Knight Rangers would form the count's knight army.
After finishing the recruitment of the Knight Rangers, Laing immediately received another piece of good news.
Veronica's wizard tower was completed ahead of schedule.
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