Chapter 96 Postwar Compensation (Fifth Update)

Starfall City.

In the bright knight hall, Natalie Dane, dressed in full attire, stood on a high platform. In front of her, dozens of knights from the Dane family knelt down and worshiped.

"...In the name of the sword and the stars, we offer unparalleled loyalty to Natalie Dane. From now on, our swords will be wielded only for you. May the Seven Gods bear witness to our oath!"

The deep and solemn voice echoed in the hall, but Natalie felt stiff all over, as if there were butterflies flying around in her stomach.

She secretly found Samwell's familiar face among the people watching the ceremony in front of her. It wasn't until the other person cast a gaze on her that the little girl seemed to have found support.

"I accept your allegiance." Natalie responded in a childish voice.

A group of knights stood up one after another and walked to stand on both sides of the high platform.

Samwell nodded with satisfaction. At this point, Natalie is the head of the Dane family.

Although she still needs to be recognized by the Prince of Dorne before she can officially become the Earl of Starfall City, Samwell believes that Prince Doran will definitely not have any objections——

From this point of view, the other party's asking price is really reasonable...

"You are such a wise lord!" Samwell laughed and took out a roll of parchment from his arms. When unfolded, it was three feet long. "This is a preliminary list of compensation I have drawn up. Miss Natalie, you

Please take a look."

Alf frowned and retorted: "But sir, as far as I know, the Redwin family's battleship did not participate in the battle at all, and there was no damage, so why..."

Seeing no one objected, Samwell continued reading:

"It's my honor." Samwell grinned, but then changed the topic, "However, due to the ambition of some people, it caused great harm to Yingzui Island, and also led to the conflict between the river bend and

Thousands of people died in Dorne, for which we must reflect."

Samwell looked at Natalie with a smile: "Miss Natalie, what do you think?"

"Sir Eamon from Yangwu City came with 300 elite troops this time. Thirteen people were killed and 24 were seriously injured. The resulting pension and war costs totaled nine thousand gold dragons."

Natalie felt a little sorry for the old man, so she comforted him: "Mr. Alf, the soldiers must be given adequate pensions, otherwise the gods will despise us."

Unfortunately, the knights of the Dane family seemed to have been frightened out of their wits on the battlefield. None of them dared to fart at this moment, and Alf really had no confidence to argue with these river bandits.

She probably doesn’t even know what the eight thousand golden dragons mean...

"Ahem, I think so." The kind-hearted Sir Caesar finally said, "The Redwin family has also made some concessions, just seven thousand nine hundred gold dragons."

Finally, Alf, the head steward of the Dane family, couldn't bear it anymore and stepped forward to stop his lord's profligate behavior.

Samwell stepped forward, bowed slightly to Natalie, and said, "Congratulations, Miss Natalie, I believe that the Dane family will become stronger and stronger under your leadership."

"Discuss? Can you tell me how much is appropriate?" Horace glared at Alf, as if he was going to punch Alf if he reported a number that was too low.

Natalie walked down from the high platform with her skirt in hand and came to Samwell's side.

Alf didn't even know what to say to this young lady who didn't understand anything.

"The Florent family of Liangshui City dispatched 3,200 elite soldiers this time, resulting in casualties and casualties... so a total compensation of 85,000 gold dragons is required."

"What do you mean?" Eamonn Kuy suddenly jumped out, "Do you think the lives of our Yangwu City soldiers are not worth anything?"

"Sir Horace, it's not that I don't want to compensate the Redwin family, I just think this amount can be discussed again..."

Samwell took a deep look at the loyal steward and said with a smile:

"Okay, then it's settled!" Samwell agreed again.

"Alf!" After hearing this, Horace Redwin stepped forward angrily, his fingers almost poking the old steward's face, "What do you think of our Redwin family's battleships and sailors? What do we think?

After traveling thousands of miles and not even being compensated by eight thousand golden dragons? Believe it or not, I just set fire to the dock of Star Falling City!"

Horace shrugged: "Okay, then I will make a little concession."

"Then it's settled!" Samwell didn't bother to pay attention to Alf, who seemed to want to say something else. He took out a quill and started making changes on the parchment.

These people had just been beaten wildly on the battlefield, so how could they dare to jump out again?

Alf felt that as long as he dared to say no, Sir Aleken in front of him would mobilize his troops to sack Starfall City.

Alf turned to look at the knights of the Dane family, hoping to get some support. But who knew that the group of knights who had just sworn allegiance stood there stupidly, as if they had become steel statues.

Unless he doesn't want his daughter anymore.

He raised his palm and pointed at the two brothers Horace and Hopper: "The Redwin family sent ten warships and nearly a thousand sailors this time, which cost a lot. Therefore, they should receive eight thousand gold dragons as war compensation."

The boss thought with despair.

Alf looked at Natalie again, but could only see innocence and confusion in the girl's clear purple eyes.

"Sir Caesar, I think it is necessary to discuss this compensation list publicly."

But when she saw the densely packed words on the paper, she couldn't help but feel dizzy.

"Eighty-five thousand gold dragons." Alken Floren took a step forward and pressed the handle of his sword with his right hand, "What? Do you think our soldiers in Liangshui City are not worthy of taking so much?"

After making the changes, he continued to read:

"Oh, sure."

"Sir Alf, do you have any objections?"

He sighed and finally lowered his head.

After hearing this figure, Alf couldn't help but question again: "Sir, how do you calculate the pension? Why do you spend so much?"

"The following is the Mulundall family. This time Highland City sent 200 troops, and there were casualties... so the Dane family needs to compensate a total of 7,000 gold dragons."

"Sir Caesar, I believe you, just follow..."

With the previous comparison, Alf even felt that the compensation requested by the Mullendauer family was very reasonable...

"How much?" Even though Alf was heartbroken, he still shouted after hearing this number.

"Thank you, Sir Caesar." Natalie smiled sweetly, "You are a trustworthy partner, and Starfall City will remember your friendship."

A look of guilt appeared on Natalie's face: "I apologize to those warriors who died because of this. The Dane family will definitely compensate you for this."

Eamon Cue grinned and withdrew with satisfaction.

Samwell squinted at the nearly sixty-year-old manager and said:

"Of course I didn't mean that..." Alf defended weakly.

"Wait a moment!"

"Okay, let's discuss it. First, it's the compensation to the Redwin family."

So, he had to lower his head again.

As for Natalie, she had no idea what the money was.

The little girl is still dizzy now and can't believe that she actually inherited a castle.

Perhaps in her opinion, there should be a lot of gold in the castle, enough to pay the compensation.
Chapter completed!