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Next, the retreat was uneventful.
On the way, they met Boris and Rey who had been waiting here for several days.
The two guys actually waited for Nalant at Stone Bridge for more than ten days.
But later, the Northern Principality discovered that the team crossing the desert had not arrived, so it sent spies to check.
After Boris and others discovered that spies from the Northern Principality had appeared, they had no choice but to start evacuating with the thousands of prisoners.
When these captured guards appeared, the army was in an uproar again.
Especially when they heard that most of the captured guards belonged to Nalant, the little nobles became even more jealous.
It can be said that the few vassals of the Tulip family are the only ones who have made a lot of money this time.
Of course, they don't actually know that Nalant still has more than ten noble heirs of enemies in his hands, otherwise they would probably be even more jealous.
Because this was a hasty evacuation, the prisoner exchange could only be postponed.
Nalant doesn't need to worry about such things. He can just leave a few men behind to watch over a few noble heirs.
The Northern Principality and the Agate Principality will exchange prisoners of war after the war. After all, many nobles from the Agate Principality were also captured during this war.
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Time flies so fast that at noon that day, the retreating Agate Principality army finally arrived at the Fire Dragon Fort Fortress.
When they arrived at the Fire Dragon Fort Fortress, there were only 20,000 troops assembled in the Fire Dragon Fort Fortress.
Therefore, if Nalant had not appeared, it is estimated that all members of the Autumn Expedition team would have been captured, and only the nobles and the elite knights would have had a chance to escape.
The king was naturally dissatisfied with this speed of support. The first thing he did after returning was to dismiss the garrison commander of the Fire Dragon Fort and prepare to take him back to the royal capital for accountability.
The army rested for two days in the Fire Dragon Fort Fortress. Except for the king's Iron Guards Cavalry Regiment and the elite guards of the Ministry who stayed to prevent the invasion of the Northern Principality and the Church, all the vassals began to return to their respective camps one after another.
Nalant left two storm knights and more than a dozen barbarian guards behind, asking them to be responsible for collecting the ransom from the Northern Principality.
Of course, Nalant had already thought of the ransom, which was three green elves over eight years old for each noble heir.
Of course, the four noble heirs, including Ryan, who were first captured by Nalant, had merit in persuading them to surrender. According to the agreement, Nalant would no longer collect ransoms from them. When the people from the Northern Principality arrived, he would automatically let them go.
After the account of the prisoners was completed, Nalant followed Bernard towards the royal capital.
Originally, with his small status as a knight, he naturally did not have this honor. At most, he would receive the reward from the Earl in Tulip City in the future.
However, Nalant's military exploits were so dazzling that he was fortunate enough to be invited by the king himself to the royal capital.
Of course, when he goes to the royal capital this time, he cannot take the captives with him.
Therefore, he handed over the prisoners to Raymond and Big Stone, and went with only a few Lucky Girls and the Storm Knights.
As for the team's safety, he doesn't have to worry.
Because most of the Earl's army, as well as his father, will also help him take care of the prisoners.
In this way, after Nalant separated from his subordinates, he rushed to the royal capital.
This trip to the royal capital will not last long, and we will return in no more than a week at most.
"Narant, your meritorious service in this autumn war is so outstanding, I wonder what reward you want?" On the way to the royal capital in light clothes, Stella had already taken off her battle armor and changed into a gorgeous long dress.
, restored to the gorgeous and holy noble lady dress.
However, her attitude towards Narant did not change.
At this moment, Stella was riding in the carriage, chatting with Nalant through the window.
"Stella, this one should be chosen by the Earl, I'm afraid I can't choose it!" Nalant rubbed his hands, actually looking forward to it.
"It's okay, you tell me, maybe I can help you mention it in front of your father then!" Stella smiled slightly.
"Is that so?"
Nalant thought about it, that's right, Bernard loves Stella so much, and if Stella helps him blow the wind in his ear, then the possibility of getting any reward will definitely increase the possibility.
Thinking of this, Nalant immediately spoke boldly: "Stella, actually... I actually want a hereditary baronetcy!"
"Yeah! A hereditary baron is really needed, so you don't have to worry about the decline of the family in the future!" Stella nodded in agreement upon hearing this, thinking that Nalant's idea was normal.
"Isn't it too much at all?" Nalant looked at Stella and felt happy in his heart.
Although he had already calculated in his mind that it would be okay to raise his title based on his own merits, he was just worried about something unexpected happening.
After all, if it weren't for the Baron, then the Storm Territory could still be taken back by Bernard in the future.
But if he is given the title of baron, then such a large piece of land in Stormland will belong to him forever.
When facing this temptation, even Narant needs to consider it carefully.
This is why nobles like to be knighted, but lordships above baronet are very difficult to find.
"Narant, are there any other rewards you want to get?" When Narant felt that the title of baron was stable, Stella spoke again.
"Do we still need rewards? Isn't it too greedy?" Nalant muttered in his heart.
It seems that the king and the major earls actually received nothing this time.
On the contrary, a lot of equipment and manpower were lost.
But he made a lot of money.
However, since Stella asked, he boldly continued, "In fact, in addition to the title, it would be great if I could get another development order!"
"My south is the endless fire grassland. If I can get the development order, when I am strong enough, I can seize that grassland. Then I can raise horses for grazing or cultivate and plant!"
"Stella, what do you think?" Nalant said his ambition.
"Well, very good!" Stella's expression was slightly unnatural, as if there was a hint of secret annoyance...
However, this trace of emotion was immediately concealed by her.
"I feel good too!" Narant said with a smile.
However, I don't have much hope for this development order, because it still needs the king's permission.
More importantly, this matter about land is never a trivial matter, so the big nobles will definitely not let go so easily.
Seeing Narante's silly smile, Stella became even more angry, so she bit her red lips and continued to ask: "Then...Narante, do you have any other rewards you want?"
"What else? Miss Stella, I'm afraid this is too greedy! I guess the Earl will ask me to hold him accountable by then!" No matter how thick-skinned Nalant is, he is not prepared to think of other ideas.
People should know how to be satisfied.
Poof!
At this moment, a sneer came from inside the carriage, coming from Stella's personal maid Lina.
"When Stella saw this, she was immediately annoyed, closed the curtains and ignored Nalant.
"Huh?" Nalant was a little confused. Wasn't it good just now?
How can you say that if you fall out, you will fall out!
"A woman's heart is like a needle in the sea!" Nalant sighed secretly.
At this time, an exclamation suddenly came from the front of the team. It turned out that the walls of the royal capital had appeared on the horizon.
Upon seeing this, Nalant simply urged the white dragon to move forward.
"Lina, you little maid, have you become bolder again because the lady has not disciplined you for a few days?" After Nalant left, Stella's gnashing of teeth came from the carriage.
"Miss, Lina knows she is wrong! However, you might as well tell Sir Nalant directly and ask him to go to the Earl to ask for a marriage contract. If you ask him to guess now, he will definitely not be able to guess it. After all, it is the second son's competition now.
It’s the first year!” Lina immediately begged for mercy.
"Humph, how can I say such a thing!" Stella's face was as white as cream and was full of blush.
"Miss, how about letting Lina do the talking!" Lina's eyes flashed when she saw this.
If my lady were to marry Sir Narante, she would be very willing, because she, a personal maid, would also have to dowry.
After saying that, he looked at his lady with great anticipation.
"No, such things must be spoken by Nalant himself, otherwise my face will be lost in the future, Miss!" Stella bit her red lips and refused, with a trace of anger towards Nalant rising on her face.
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To be continued...