Rise In Calradia

<div;quot;read2">　　"Take a pen and paper, and use a parchment scroll." After thinking for a while, Byron finally made his own decision.

The people around looked at each other. They didn't know what Byron was going to do, and they didn't dare to stop him. So the attendants quickly fetched brand new, valuable parchment paper and quill pens, as well as high-quality ink.

Byron took this, picked up the pen and started to write, and within a short while, a letter was finished.

After confirming the content of the letter, Byron pressed a seal on it, and then handed it to Fattis for him to pass it on to others after reading it.

"This is my decision, you should know, but you can't let me modify it."

Fatis read the letter again, with a look of surprise and joy on his face, then he handed the parchment scroll to Elaine. After reading it, the opponent moved his brows, looked up at Byron, and then lowered his head. After thinking about it for a while, he finally nodded in agreement, and handed the parchment scroll to others. In a short while, everyone had read this special letter. Except James still reserved his attitude and believed that John should not be punished for the other's helpless actions, everyone else agreed. Especially Jamila and Bandak. Jamila praised Byron's kindness and wisdom, and Bandak was happy with Byron's love for those civilian friends.

Byron took out his seal, baked the sealant with fire, smeared it on the roll of parchment, and pressed the seal down hard.

"Call my messenger."

As soon as Byron finished speaking, Bandak went out and shouted. A thin, tall young man immediately ran in all the way and paid a very funny salute to Byron, obviously not used to these etiquettes.

He has been with Byron for a while, and was chosen by Byron because of his fast legs, horseback riding skills, and reticence. He completes tasks quickly and well, and never reveals secrets.

"You ride a fast horse, go to Ye Ruige, and give this letter to the big John. I took you to the tavern when I was in the north. You should know where he is." Byron handed the letter to the messenger. , And the other party immediately went out on horseback and left.

"That's all for John. We have a lot to be busy." After watching the messenger leave, Byron sighed and took out a stack of letters from the box on the side. The coat of arms of different nobles, and the signature of the owner of the coat of arms.

"These are letters written to me by nobles from all over the south. Since His Majesty the King conquered this land, the local Rhodok dignitaries and barons from the north have kept writing to me. These are all selected by me. Yes, you can read it as you like." Byron took the letter out and put it on the table, and everyone in the room also ran over the letters after getting permission. Of course, Kress is not interested in this as always, because so far she still doesn't know a few words besides her own name.

"Maybe I don’t understand the situation, but Captain, I mean... Your lord, in Rodok, the manor and city councillors are as rich and powerful as the knight masters in the north. Although the lord has changed, the foundation is still Yes. Although these rich people are greedy and annoying, but they hate the Swadians and their rule as much as we do. I don’t understand the meaning of these letters, but they like you more than the annoying prince. It's a good thing that they support you and support you. They have money and are more willing to spend money for safety, as long as they don't get trapped by them when talking." Bandak said to Byron in his own way according to his understanding.

When Yamila heard this, she also came up, because of family reasons, she has a great say in this aspect.

"Indeed, the names in these letters are influential in the Veluga area. I have visited some of their houses with my mother. It seems that their lives have not been easy after the Swadians occupied this place. Those barons and knights from the north have been grabbing their land and fighting for vineyards and mulberry fields. They asked Prince Harau to protect their property, but His Royal Highness refused to see them. And you are different, you are in Victoria The Luga area has a good reputation. The common people think that you can reduce their taxes. The rich and the rich think that you can protect their property and life from being violated. If you give a proper answer in the letter, they will definitely support you. Like Bandak said, they can provide you with military expenses and maintain your rule." Jamila added a few words, obviously she thinks Byron should seize the opportunity to stand on the side of the Rhodoks.

Of course, other people have other ideas.

"It's really a good idea, but my lord, I must remind you that you are a Swadia lord after all, and your colleagues will not be happy if you stand in this way." Elaine said while reading the two letters. "His Majesty the King entrusted the land in the south to the lord and prince worthy of his trust. His Majesty assigned his fiefdom to the nobles he relied on. These barons from the north had the support of their respective families, and they all brought them with you. Your own army comes, but lacks a local foundation, but its influence cannot be ignored. Now they have many conflicts with the local nobles of Rhodok. If you are on the side of the southerners, then they may question your position, even Use their influence against you."

"Not only that, sir." At this time, Fatis, who was a Swadia noble, also spoke. "You, me, and the Peony Mercenary Corps are now relying on the nobles of Swadia. Their horse farms provide you with high-quality horses, and their license allows you to continuously recruit militias and hire knights' private soldiers. Even the Peony Mercenaries earn 70% of their profits from Swadia. It’s too expensive to make money if they travel too far. In addition, they also buy our trophies and labor at market prices. Shop products allow us to earn income without loss, which is twice as high as the income of ordinary mercenaries. As for Ms. Nelda... you must be a recognized Swadian nobleman to chase her The power of these barons may not be as good as you when combined, but if they are hostile to you, you will have a hard time in Swadia and in front of the king."

In this house, Byron's helpers are arguing about how to reply, but Byron himself seems to be gone. For him, these letters are just a way for him to change the subject, because this is not something that can be decided in a moment. What he really thought about was still his former friend and the reply he wrote to that person.

Byron's reply:

[My old friend

I have read your letter, but unfortunately it arrived too late and the thieves achieved their goal.

I know your loyalty to me. I have never forgotten the time we used to be together. We fought side by side, ate and sleeplessly. You were the first to follow me and saved my life. I regard you as a friend. , An unusual soldier. I'm sure your behavior is absolutely involuntary. If your family is intimidated, even I have to give up something, even if it is about my life~www.NovelMTL.com~ I understand you, and I don’t want to give it to an old friend. Raise the sword.

But an oath is an oath, and betrayal is betrayal. No matter what noble reason or wronged, the betrayer must pay the price. If we discard it at will, why did we promise it in the first place? And stick to it to the death? I was in pain, but I had to do it again.

Here, John, with the law and the rights of the king, I demand that you fulfill the oath to me, Baron von Byron of Swadia, and declare that you have committed betrayal and infringement of noble property. But for the sake of our friendship, I promise to take care of your children for you. When we meet next time, I will declare your guilt and sentence you to death!

So, Big John, you better never show up in front of me. When my army appears, you should stay far away, when my steed arrives, you should hide to a corner out of my sight. If you are not close to me, then your judgment will not come.

Don't do stupid things out of guilt or want to redeem your sins, John, you have a family, and I do what I say. 】

According to the messenger who delivered the letter, when the older John read the letter, he was ashamed first, and then his eyes trembled firmly for a while, but when he saw the end of the letter, the strong man suddenly knelt down while holding the letter. , I couldn't cry.