nyslfriends #258 - Section 258
#258 - Section 258
After all, no one expected Earl Yarmann to have such great courage, to actually be willing to grant the title of Baron Rhode, and even divide a piece of territory.
Although the Yarmann Kingdom was vast and prosperous, even dividing a barony wouldn't be crippling.
But it would still sting a little.
However, considering Rhode's achievements and the strength he had displayed, using a piece of territory to win him over didn't seem so incomprehensible.
Seeing that no one objected, Earl Yarmann nodded with satisfaction. He naturally had his own plans for doing this.
According to the Knight Commander, although Rhode had repelled the Chris Kingdom's attack this time.
Most of the Chris Kingdom's forces had safely retreated.
Although they had won this war, the losses on both sides were not significant.
If Rhode left and that damned woman continued to attack, the Yarmann Kingdom would still be unable to resist the elite forces from the Chris Kingdom.
They couldn't possibly ask Rhode for help every time they encountered trouble.
Even if he had that idea, Rhode wouldn't necessarily help him every time.
After all, Rhode was now loyal to King Auston.
So, the best way was to use benefits to bring Rhode into his camp.
What kind of benefits could attract a dragon slayer?
That would naturally be fame and status.
In terms of fame, the title of Dragon Slayer could be said to have reached the pinnacle of the knightly class.
So, the only thing that could move Rhode now was status.
He couldn't bear to part with an earldom, nor did he have the ability to do so.
After all, he himself was only an Earl, unless he was willing to hand over the entire Yarmann Kingdom, could Rhode become an Earl.
Besides that, the only way was to find a Marquis at great cost and have him enfeoff Rhode as an Earl.
But he, an ordinary Earl, certainly couldn't afford that cost.
So, the biggest bargaining chip he could offer was only the title of Baron, plus a fertile territory.
After saying these words, Earl Yarmann looked at Rhode with hopeful eyes.
He believed that no one could refuse this generous reward.
After all, in this era, territory and titles were the lifelong pursuit of most knights.
Regardless of their strength, they couldn't escape the pursuit of status.
This was the trend of the times and society.
Rhode narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at Earl Yarmann with interest.
Who would dislike having more territory?
As for Auston, although he was nominally loyal to Jesibel, in reality, the relationship between him and this woman was only an equal partnership.
Even if Jesibel had any resentment about him accepting Earl Yarmann's territory and title, she could only endure it.
If he was unhappy, the woman might even be taught a lesson by him...
Of course, based on his understanding of this woman, as long as it didn't affect the Auston Kingdom, Jesibel wouldn't bother with what he did outside.
In her eyes, only the Auston Kingdom mattered.
"Good!"
Rhode's lips curled up slightly, and he nodded slowly, which was regarded as agreeing to Earl Yarmann's request.
Other knights were grateful when they were granted titles.
Only with him did a king need to negotiate in a low voice.
But looking at this scene, no one felt anything was wrong.
Although the king's status was lofty, there were dozens, if not hundreds, of earls in the entire Southern Continent.
But the Dragon Slayer, since hundreds of years ago, only existed in records and the stories of those wandering poets.
Only this one had appeared.
Did they understand the weight of the words "Dragon Slayer"?
A mere baron, whether he wanted to be one or not really depended on whether he was interested.
What's more, the Yarmann Kingdom was now asking for help.
It wasn't Rhode begging them to be the baron.
Seeing Rhode agree, Earl Yarmann couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
He immediately asked the maid to bring out the map of the Yarmann Kingdom and told Rhode the location of the territory assigned to him.
"This is the most fertile place in the Yarmann Kingdom, Baron Rhode will definitely be satisfied."
Earl Yarmann had a confident expression on his face.
Although he was indeed calculating Rhode, if he wanted to win over such a capable guy, he definitely had to offer something good.
After all, he still needed Rhode to help him resist the Chris Kingdom's invasion.
This territory could be said to be the most fertile place in the entire Yarmann Kingdom.
He had really gone to great lengths.
Rhode looked at the map and gently rubbed his chin.
He had to say, although this guy was arrogant and conceited, and a bit stupid in his actions.
He was quite willing to spend money at critical moments.
The territory assigned to him, whether in terms of scale or fertility, far exceeded the barren mountain forest that Jesibel had given him.
A flat territory with abundant water sources and an environment suitable for planting crops.
Just building a small castle would make it a perfect territory, completely self-sufficient.
Moreover, there was a large population in this territory, with three or four villages and towns.
Even if someone else offered half the same area of territory, he wouldn't exchange it.
In comparison, the territory Jesibel gave him was simply a pigsty.
The uncultivable mountain forest area was barren wasteland in the eyes of ordinary people in this era.
The value was at least ten times different from cultivable land.
That was why Jesibel was so generous in ceding this territory to him in the first place.
However, the location of this territory is quite intriguing.
Rhode looked at the 1.2 position of the territory on the map.
It's right on the border of the Yarman Kingdom. If the Chris Kingdom wants to invade the Yarman Kingdom, this area will be the first battlefield.
This guy is treating him like a bodyguard.
Once this land becomes his territory, even if he doesn't want to get involved in the affairs of the Chris Kingdom and the Yarman Kingdom, he will have to.
After all, he can't just watch the Chris Kingdom's army march across his territory.
Although he guessed Earl Yarman's intentions.
However, he can't refuse this kind of open and aboveboard scheme.
Regardless of what Earl Yarman is thinking, this territory is a real benefit.
As long as he agrees, he will have three baronies under his control.
The forest area Jessibel divided to him, the barony that should have belonged to Little Red Riding Hood inherited from Queen Karina.
Plus this territory now.
He holds a total of three baronies. In terms of scale, if added together, it can even compare to a smaller kingdom.
It's just that his three territories are too far apart. If they could be combined, he would barely be an earl now.
As long as he builds a castle and obtains the recognition of the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire or the Pope, he can become a true king.
Compared to the difficulty of acquiring territory, these two conditions are actually very easy to fulfill.
After all, it's just ennobling an earl's title and doesn't require giving up territory. Once his reputation as a dragon-slaying hero spreads.
Even if he doesn't ask, someone will probably take the initiative to win him over.
Power is greater than strength.
However, when strength reaches a certain level, even power must bow its head.
Chapter 191: Jessibel's Charm!
After the banquet, naturally, there is also the welcome free time.
In the upper-class aristocratic society of Central Europe, there are not many entertainment activities. Apart from duels between knights, the most exciting thing is undoubtedly a wonderful encounter with a noblewoman who catches your eye.
As for what happens during this period, whether there will be any additional offspring born, no one can say for sure.
Some more principled noble ladies will take some protective measures when having fun, but the vast majority of licentious noble young ladies and ladies will not have such scruples at all.
After all, regardless of whether it is the husband's offspring or not, as long as the child is born from the wife's womb, they will have the right to inherit the title and territory.
Anyway, there is no way to determine whether they are biological in this era.
Whether it is the upper-class nobles or the lower-class nobles, they don't care about this kind of thing at all.
After all, even His Majesty the King cannot guarantee that his children are definitely his own.
It sounds very chaotic, and in reality, it is indeed chaotic.
As a guest, Rhode naturally couldn't refuse the invitation from Earl Yarman, the host.
Although the looks and figures of these young noble ladies from the Yarman Kingdom are definitely not comparable to those of the exquisite beauties around him.
However, the appeal of wild game is its novelty.
With the titles of new baron and dragon-slaying hero, coupled with the inherent instinct of women in this era to admire the strong, they have a fanatical pursuit of powerful men from the bottom of their hearts.
Even an ordinary knight can win the love of a large number of noble ladies, let alone him, a dragon slayer standing at the top of the knights.
Many young ladies and ladies from noble backgrounds dream of being conquered by a true warrior like a dragon.
And now, this warrior who can conquer dragons has truly appeared before their eyes.
The attraction it brings is like a chemical reaction, instantly arousing the attention of all the noble ladies present.
Rhode only went to the restroom for a moment, and he encountered several noble ladies with quite good figures and looks.
And coincidentally, when these noble ladies met him, they either accidentally fell into his arms, or their clothes were caught on something, and the beautiful scenery was unreservedly exposed before his eyes.
There were even noble young ladies who directly offered him fragrant kisses and handed him handkerchiefs.
The entire castle was filled with the smell of hormones, and even if you didn't have such thoughts, you would be affected by this environment.
What's more, his sensory abilities are dozens of times that of ordinary people, so he will naturally be affected by this strange atmosphere.
From the bathroom to the bedroom to the corner of the hall, and even in the bushes of the garden.
As long as they had decent figures and looks, and hadn't experienced too many times of teaching, Rhode accepted all the noble ladies and young ladies who came his way.
Leaving traces in and around the castle time after time.
Allowing all the noble young women to experience what it feels like to be the dragon-slaying knight. It's a pity that these noble ladies are generally in average physical condition, and even if he deliberately held back, he simply couldn't be satisfied.
After all, his theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge have far surpassed ordinary tutors, and these students who have not undergone too much training simply cannot withstand high-intensity tutoring.
At the top of the castle, after helping the wife of a young minister complete the absorption of knowledge, Rhode slowly exhaled.
Without needing to activate the Demon Body, or even needing to get serious, noble ladies were one after another falling under his lessons.
It felt like he was resting, without any difficulty.