Although both Farrell and Edward had strong objections to Roger, they both agreed to attend on time after receiving the invitation to the party.【】
According to the tradition of the Kingdom of Thorne, ministers who go to a certain territory to convey the kingdom's orders will announce the order before the party hosted by the local lord. Therefore, no matter how much Farrell and Edward hate or even hate Roger, this party must be attended.
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When it was time for the party, Farrell and Edward wore formal attire and rode a carriage to the outside of the Baron's Mansion on time.
Standing in front of the Baron's Palace, Farrell had a face full of disgust, and he hated the carriage he had just ridden in. His own carriage had been completely destroyed in the "accident" during the day, and even the coachman was beheaded. At this time, Roger was riding for
A carriage specially prepared to "welcome distinguished guests".
I didn’t know what this car was used for before. Not only was it horribly crude, but the smell inside was even more terrible. Farrell thought the smell in the carriage was more disgusting than the toilet in his mansion. I really don’t know about Roger.
How could he have the nerve to send such a carriage to pick up guests? Doesn't he know how important face is to a noble? Or maybe this guy sent such a carriage deliberately just to humiliate himself?
This thought added a layer of gloom to Edward's already bad expression. However, when he arrived at the extremely shabby baronial palace in front of him, he immediately felt that the first guess was more likely. The local lord was obviously extremely poor.
It's very possible that he can't afford a better carriage. Only where he lives knows this.
The Baronial Palace is only two stories high, and the area is pitifully small. It doesn't even have a garden! In the capital, as long as those with a little bit of money live in much more luxurious places than this building. Especially when Edward found out that he was standing there
The manservant who greeted the guests in front of the Baron's Mansion was only wearing a set of linen uniforms, with a contemptuous smile on his face, and he felt even more disdainful for Roger.
Edward's performance was a little better than that of Farrell, at least he did not show his contempt. Looking at Roger's humble residence, his face showed an expression of sudden realization.
As a knight, he was not as concerned as Farrell about how Roger lived and whether he had a luxurious carriage, but was more concerned about the military strength of the lord here. During the day, Edward had already taken the opportunity to wander around.
, and roughly figured out the defense strength of this town. He was surprised to find that in addition to three knights, Kent Town only had dozens of guardsmen. Even for a border town, such a small number of troops was too few.
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At that time, Edward thought that Roger was deliberately hiding his strength. At this time, he thought that maybe Kent Town had only such a little strength and there was nothing he could do about it. Even the lord lived in such a shabby place. This territory was obviously more beautiful than the legend said.
It was so barren that even if Roger wanted to recruit more soldiers, he probably wouldn't be able to feed them.
"It's really miserable for the lord to live in such a wretched place and to do this. It's a disgrace to all the nobles!"
"Kent Town only has this strength. It will definitely be able to fulfill the orders issued by the military headquarters. Lord Wattle's plan will definitely succeed!"
Farrell and Edward each had their own thoughts and walked into the Baron's Mansion under the leadership of a servant. Roger was already waiting to meet them in the study.
Both sides didn't have a good impression of each other, so they naturally avoided even the most basic politeness when there were no other people around. Roger sat behind the desk and said coldly to the two of them: "Tell me, what's the point of the military letting you come?"
thing?"
Farrell suppressed his dissatisfaction, threw an envelope on the table and said: "You can do it yourself!"
Roger picked up the envelope and checked it, confirming that the magic seal on it was genuine and that the envelope had not been opened before he took out the letter paper.
The order from the military was clear, requiring Roger to act as soon as possible to launch a siege against the orc tribes in the golden wasteland and curb the evil incursions of the orcs into the kingdom. The order designated Earl Farrell as the supervisor of this mission, that is,
It is entirely up to Farrell to judge whether Roger has completed the military's orders. As long as he says that Roger has not completed the military's tasks, no matter how hard Roger works, it will be in vain.
At the end of the order, it was clearly stated that the mission of exterminating the orcs in the northeastern part of the kingdom was very important. The military department had already approved with the Senate and would use this mission as an assessment standard for the qualifications of the new nobles. In other words, if Roger could complete this mission
, the Senate will think that he has fulfilled the obligations that a nobleman owes to the kingdom, and it is very likely that he will make a decision to reduce Roger's rank.
Damn it, Nima Le Gobi, these pigs have united to push me to death! After finishing the order from the military headquarters, Roger was in a bad mood.
Roger didn't mind the task of annihilating the orcs. Anyway, he had originally planned to do it. On the one hand, he could collect some soul power, and on the other hand, it would make the caravans safer. But the problem came when the Senate decided to take this task
As a competency assessment for newly promoted nobles, the military also sent Farrell, who was obviously working with Watter, to supervise. This drove Roger to his death.
No matter how well Roger did, as long as Farrell thinks he is unqualified, the Senate may use this as an excuse to strip Roger of his title. Judging from the current attitude of the Senate, this is definitely a certainty.
Roger slowly put away the orders from the military department, smiled lightly at Farrell and Edward and said: "The military department and the Senate really respect me, and they actually use such a task as a test of my noble ability. It's really interesting!
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Roger said this for a reason. Although at the beginning of the founding of the Kingdom of Thorne, the ability assessment of new nobles was very strict, and they were often required to achieve military merit before they could pass. However, as time went by, the Kingdom of Thorne
After a long period of peace, the ability assessment of new nobles
They also gradually became more relaxed. As long as many new nobles can come up with a sum of money, the assessment will be considered passed. Even new nobles like Roger who own a territory can only spend a small amount of the territory's tax revenue for that year.
If he hands it over, the Senate will generally not embarrass him.
But this time Roger's new noble ability test is to eliminate several orc tribes in the golden wasteland. Even for most senior noble families, this is very difficult. Now he actually landed in Luo
This is really too much to do to a small nobleman like Jie, who has just acquired the territory for a few months. No wonder Roger would say such a thing.
However, both Farrell and Edward were Wattle's most loyal lackeys, so naturally they would not take Roger's words to heart. Farrell even smiled at him triumphantly and said: "Your Excellency, Baron, I will do a good job this time."
Keeping an eye on you, you must not let down the expectations of the Senate and the Military!"
This pig head is really annoying, we must find a way to kill him! Farrell grinned with fat-like lips, and Roger's heart was filled with murderous intent.