Salvatore is the Knight Commander of Thornblade. He holds an important position and protects the royal capital. He can be said to be a confidant of Thades III.
As a feudal lord, William should not be too close to Salvatore.
But it would be okay to let Breiman act as a bridge in the middle.
The group of people returned to Fengrao City in a grand manner.
Before entering the city, people respectfully gave way to the road, whispered excitedly, and looked at the cavalry formation with admiration.
In order to lure the snake out of its hole, William had publicized this formation in a big way, so even ordinary people knew that his goal was to wipe out the bandits.
Now that the army has returned majestically, it is naturally because everything went well.
"Wish you well, Lord Lord!"
"Wish you well, Lord Lord!"
Congratulations from the civilians came one after another, making the soldiers proudly puff up their chests.
A group of guards opened the way, and William rode in the middle. At this time, he had taken off his helmet, revealing his handsome and steady face and his deep eyes.
William smiled slightly and waved to indicate to the civilians.
Looking at these civilians, William immediately thought of Milforth, and also of that clay monkey-like little Watt.
Compared to the people in Milforth Village, the civilians in Plenty City are much more decently dressed.
This also made William realize that the urban-rural gap is a big problem no matter where in the world.
"Breman, don't worry, I won't be in danger."
William gently motioned for Brayman to relax.
Since entering the City of Plenty, Brayman has been like a tight rubber band, holding the hilt of the sword tightly, with two eyes as bright as an owl.
"Sir, I am your guard, and I must ensure your safety." Brayman was firm.
However, after he finished saying this, he suddenly blushed.
I am just a knight's apprentice, and the lord is a knight. If something really happens, I don't know who will protect whom.
"Sir, I have already felt the opportunity for a breakthrough. Maybe I will be promoted to an official knight soon."
"Oh! Brayman, this news surprises me even more than the annihilation of the Scorpion Bandits."
"Don't dare, don't dare, compared to you, my talent is too poor."
William was very happy. He was indeed the wool plucked from the edge of thorns. Brayman's talent was at least above average.
It’s been less than a month since I came to Barron and I’ve already felt the opportunity for a breakthrough. What a blessing.
Suddenly, William had an idea.
Although Breiman said he has found an opportunity for a breakthrough, he doesn't know how long it will take for him to truly achieve a breakthrough.
There is a saying that the world is so close. It may be just a last resort, but it may be stuck for a few years.
"After I broke through the knights, I could get two power points every day. I haven't used it for a few days now, but I have accumulated ten points."
What William thinks is that the power value can help others, if the power value is used on Brayman.
Can he break through immediately?
As soon as I thought about it, my heart suddenly surged.
If it is possible, then power value can definitely become a strategic weapon.
"Braiman, you don't need to protect me later. You can practice and adjust yourself and come to me later."
"Sir, I am your personal guard..."
William waved his hand to stop him, "As long as Just is here, no one can hurt me."
"Okay." Brayman said calmly.
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Black Rock Castle.
William is here to call all senior executives for a meeting!
The meeting was attended by the second administrator, Pytheus, the commander of the garrison, Scott, the fearless pioneer knight commander Just, the director of the public security department, Goland, the tax collector Lavoisier, and several local ministers of the Barron Territory.
Only after inspection and confirmation of loyalty to William were they allowed to participate.
Pisius and others had already prepared for this meeting.
After all, after William came to Barron Territory, although he did not issue any major policies, his usual words and deeds still influenced them invisibly.
For example, this kind of meeting is similar to an ordinary lords meeting, but the core is different.
"Sir, may I first report what has happened in Fengrao City in the past few days?"
Pitheus stroked his chest, saluted, and asked softly. After receiving William's approval, he began to report.
In the past three days, there has been some turmoil in Fengrao City, mainly due to several powerful nobles.
On the one hand, they sent people to monitor Black Rock Castle, and on the other hand, they communicated secretly.
Pisius originally thought that the other party was going to invade Black Rock Castle, so he even increased the defense of Black Rock Castle, but he never expected it.
Those nobles did not want to harm Black Rock Castle, but wanted to escape from the Barron Territory.
"Sir, they sold their belongings and were about to leave with their property, but I stopped them."
"leave?"
William exclaimed, still a little unbelievable.
After waiting for three days, I thought I could dig out a few brave rebels, but they turned out to be deserters?
"Are you sure they are trying to escape?"
"It's absolutely true!" Pisius affirmed: "They sold all the things they couldn't take away because time was too tight, and they lost at least 20%. And the team they left was obviously dragging their families with their children, unlike
It's a parade."
"..."
If you didn’t catch the big fish, how many small shrimps would you catch?
William frowned, feeling a little disappointed. If the other party really just moved away from the Barron Territory, there would be no need to kill them all.
He waved his hand for Pisius to sit down, and just as he was about to speak, Helen walked in with her head lowered to add tea.
She skillfully served William a cup of warm tea, which smelled fragrant and was obviously of good quality.
"Since they want to leave, let them go."
"Yes." Pisius wrote down the order.
William picked up the tea cup and glanced at Guland: "Is there anything from the Sheriff's Department..."
Before he could finish his sentence, he suddenly paused.
Guland looked at William doubtfully and found that the lord was lost in thought while holding a tea cup:
"The temperature is just right, the aroma is fragrant, not too strong, not too light..."
"Helin, you are good at making tea."
The maid nodded and saluted, "Recently I have been learning how to make tea more fragrant, as long as you like it."
"Not bad."
William nodded, looked at the maid with a half-smile, and suddenly said: "Just, catch her!"
"Huh?" Helin raised her head in surprise. Before she could speak, Just had already captured her.
Just twisted her wrists and pinched her neck with the other hand.
The skin on Helin's neck is relatively delicate. Although it is a bit wheat-colored, the skin quality is very good. However, now that Just is holding it, it is like a giant holding a ball of cotton. With a little force, it can be squeezed into a ball.
"Your Highness, what are you...?"
With a panicked and weak voice, Helin's eyes flashed with tears at some point.
"You think the tea is too hot. I'll wash it and make another pot right away. Don't worry, it won't be too hot this time."
Listening to her pitiful begging for mercy, a trace of unbearability flashed in Guland's eyes.
He was even more curious, why did the lord suddenly order someone to capture the maid?