Chapter 154 154. The allegiance of the tortured, Dragon in the Moon Sea (5K)
Since the Baron has officially surrendered to Croya, Croya's attitude towards him will of course be different.
The mage ordered people to bring food, including bread, milk tea, and exquisite pastries made from milk - these things were taught by Robert. As a former knight, he really knew these things very well. Something.
Sweets can make people feel happy and replenish energy, which is perfect for conversation time.
Chloe sat casually aside, picked up the milk tea, and took a sip. The sweet taste immediately filled the entire mouth.
The mellow aroma of rock goat milk is mixed with the lily of the valley petals, which is both mellow and light. It is really comfortable to drink this kind of milk tea in the cold weather.
He narrowed his eyes happily, looked at the baron, and asked: "What are your plans next?"
Hearing Croya's question, the baron immediately put down the bread and sat down He must be straight and replied: "According to the laws of the Kingdom of Norland, those with lower status can challenge those with higher status and get promoted.
I plan to challenge Viscount Bernal and get his territory and title."
This is obviously something he has thought about for a long time.
His eyes were full of burning ambition, and his tone was very exciting: "I have been preparing for a long time to challenge him.
With my men, weapons, and my own strength, there should be no possibility of failure. "
"Oh." Croya took another sip of milk tea and continued to ask: "What level is the Viscount himself?"
"The Viscount? He is a second-level knight and has thirty first-level knights under his command."
Obviously Kemoye had already investigated it, otherwise he would not have blurted it out directly.
"Second-level knights, thirty first-level knights."
This number is much less than he imagined. Does a viscount actually have such little combat power?
That’s the Viscount.
Logically speaking, the territory covers tens of thousands of hectares. Not to mention hundreds of people, there must be at least a hundred first-level knights and a dozen second-level knights.
He felt that the mage apprentices and knight apprentices he was currently training could overthrow the viscounty.
If he did it himself, the other party probably wouldn't be able to survive even half a minute.
Kloya curled his lips disdainfully: "If you can control the thorns, you should be able to defeat him easily."
"Why are the extraordinary beings under his hands so... "Less?"
The baron said: "He has just become a viscount and has not had time to properly manage his territory.
And... I heard that he does not have a perfect knight training method. "
"That makes sense." Croya thought thoughtfully: "Without the knight training method, we can only rely on the knights to understand it."
"You. I just talked about his extraordinary people, not the army. Didn’t you care about these things?”
“No!”
The baron shook his head quickly and explained: “My lord, you don’t know. When a low-ranking person challenges a high-ranking person, the outcome will only be decided between the extraordinary ones
It will not involve their respective armies
This is the law of the kingdom. "
"Ha, this law is really special. "
Kloya had never heard of these things and said strangely: "If the army is not allowed to be used, then what is the use of the army under the lord? ”
In his understanding, the war between lords and nobles should compete with the quantity and quality of their troops and the sophistication of their weapons and armor. But in the end, it still ended up with the lords fighting each other?
Even the generals don't play like this.
No wonder the quality of the army here is so poor. They only care about extraordinary people and don't improve the capabilities of their troops. It's not that bad.
The baron scratched his hair and replied: "These are laws and rules set by the king himself, and they contain the instructions of the church. "
"Church? Croya narrowed his eyes, "Could they say that a large-scale war will affect the people at the bottom, so they don't allow it, right?" ”
“It’s almost the same as what you said, Master. ”
“……”
Croya shook his head.
He has learned about the church. The most powerful thing about it is the training method of holy warriors and paladins. Although not everyone is a transcendent, their combat ability is also extremely exaggerated.
If a low-level transcendent is surrounded by such an army, he will definitely die miserably in the end.
Don't let the nobles of the Kingdom of Norland care about their troops, but they have an extremely elite army...
Wouldn't that mean that they can knead them as much as they want.
Can’t the king see something like this that can be seen with just a little thought?
Or is this a promise made out of necessity?
Chloë thought about it for a moment and didn’t care too much.
Things are too far away from him, so he doesn’t have to care so much. Besides, for now, such rules are good for him.
This makes it easier for him to do some small tricks.
Extraordinary?
Now that he has enough resources, it is completely possible to train a group of battle mages or knights.
Besides, he is a mage and is not part of the kingdom’s administrative system. What does the king’s order have to do with a mage?
He must train his army. It is unimaginable how powerful an army that is completely free from production and enforces orders and prohibitions can be.
And now that he is a fourth-level mage, he can pay a little attention to the Mage Association. Isn't the mentor of the mage who murdered "him" also a fourth-level mage?
With so many cheats at his disposal, if he can't easily round him up and flatten him, he might as well find a tofu and kill him.
But before taking revenge, you still need to get to know Estner first. Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you be victorious in every battle.
He will take back everything that belongs to him; he will definitely take revenge on those who deserve revenge.
After a brief thought, he came back to his senses and said to the baron: "I will let my mages and knight apprentices help you, and you can take control of the viscount's territory as quickly as possible."
Kemoye was immediately overjoyed: "Thank you, Lord Croya!"
If he was 90% sure before, now he is absolutely 100% sure.
Cloya waved his hand: "You're welcome, I need you to help me find out what's going on outside. Try your best to recruit as many nearby barons as you can.
I'm right Your request is to at least completely control the territory around Hanjiao Island.
After that, you can expand outwards.
You can expand with confidence, and I will provide you with the necessary logistics supplies. Don’t worry about anything else.
If you find any magic beasts and magic plants, just send them to me.”
There are some things that are not convenient for Croya to do, but let’s do it. There is not so much that Kemoye can do.
He plans to gradually train Kemoye and push him to the front of the stage, and he will secretly control it. Unless he encounters something that Kemoye cannot solve, he will not take action personally.
“I understand, my lord.”
Baron Kemoyer was extremely excited.
With the help of Master Mage, he couldn't imagine how smooth he could be.
‘How about the magical beasts and magical plants... Why not hand over the magical beasts and magical plants in the territory to Lord Croya to raise. '
The Baron was thinking, and suddenly remembered something, and said quickly: "Sir, in the forest next to my territory, there is a group of first-level magic beasts, sugar-eared rabbits. Do you want them?"
“Candy-eared rabbits?” Cloya was curious: “What’s so special about them?”
“Their ears can be broken off and they taste like candy.”
"There are also such wonderful magical beasts. Of course I want them. As long as they are magical beasts and magical plants, I want them all!"
"Okay."
The Baron nodded. Yes.
He has decided to find more magic beasts and magic plants, and will send the first batch when he returns. He just needs to expand with peace of mind.
In the next period of time, Croya discussed some things with him before getting up and leaving.
He planned to eliminate the torturers and knight apprentices in one go, and then send them out.
Then just wait for your men to move things to the island for you.
……
A few minutes later, the upper level of the castle.
Kloya looked at the several victims who were brought over and smiled slightly: "Life is not bad?"
The victims also vaguely knew that Croya called them to come over and do it. Something like that - they've already met Mir, who can actually control magic!
You must know that for them, becoming a mage is almost an obsession.
And now...this wish is within reach.
They couldn't wait to meet Croya.
“They are all managed well by Master Mage.”
It was Ott who still spoke on their behalf. This tall man who looked like a warrior looked at Croya and got straight to the point.
"Sir, we are willing to serve you as our Lord."
This is the second time he has said it. He did not kneel down as grandly as the first time. He just said this , but the credibility is obviously not the same.
"What can you come up with?" Croya said calmly: "To make you look like normal mages, I need to pay a very expensive price.
Besides, rather than training you, I think it’s better to give resources to the apprentices under my command.”
This sounds true to the victims - it will allow them to become mages. I can't believe what the price is.
Even the archbishop of the church and the archmage of the Mage Association were unable to do it back then. What price would the lord in front of him have to pay?
Are they...worth the price?
Besides, everyone knows: Compared with giving resources to outsiders who have just arrived, it is definitely better to directly train your own subordinates from childhood.
During this period of time here, Croya has been deliberately ignoring their identities as torturers, making them feel that they are nothing special.
The effect of this is indeed very good. The people on Hanjiao Island didn't feel anything at all when they saw them, they just felt that they were a little special.
There is no other reason. They see too many of them. Whether they are magic plants or mage apprentices, they often appear in their daily lives.
In addition, Croya himself is an extremely powerful mage. With such a comparison, other mages are completely inconspicuous, let alone some of the victims.
It was rare at first, but then I became less and less concerned about it.
After hearing Croya’s words, several of the victims bit their lips and turned pale.
Otte sighed softly.
"Sir, since you are willing to let us here, you must have an idea."
"We are willing to dedicate everything to you, and only you are willing to accept it and can solve our problem All our problems and our lives belong to you."
He took out a simple parchment contract from his personal clothes and bowed his head to Croya.
Croya glanced at the contract and saw runes and names made of blood on it... It was a blood contract between master and servant.
As long as Croya leaves his own magic mark on it, the people on this contract will never have the possibility of leaving him until their lives come to an end and their souls decay.
“You actually carry your own blood contract with you.”
Croya waved casually, and the parchment automatically flew into his hand. He lowered his head to look at it. Take a look.
“Oh, this is the miner’s contract of the Yavana Sacred Mine.”
After a few glances, a flame rose from his fingertips, and he rolled the parchment directly. This implies The magical parchment can withstand the erosion of time and most magic, but it cannot stop his power.
"Zizzizi"
The dim yellow parchment quickly turned into a pile of ashes in the three-color flames, and disappeared completely with a gentle breeze.
The victims’ eyes suddenly widened.
"You..."
This thing is made of the golden goat's sheepskin, which can withstand most magic and sword slashes. Even if they want to destroy the contract, they can't.
The result is now gone!
They watched the parchment completely dissipate, feeling an indescribable feeling in their hearts. They were surprised, shocked, and felt relieved.
"The contract can only bind your bodies." Croya looked at them: "And what I want is your complete loyalty."
Now he no longer needs it Rely on the contract.
How much loyalty the contract brings... I am always skeptical.
Besides, the existence of this contract is probably a thorn in the heart of these victims, and it is a past that can never be shaken off.
The victims looked at each other and knelt down in unison:
"...Sir, since you are not willing to accept our contract, please give us time to prove it for us. ”
“We are willing to serve you as our Lord”
This was the third time he said it, and Croya finally showed a smile. It was at this moment that he finally felt that the music in these guys' hearts had changed.
That is the music called loyalty.
He looked down at the victims and nodded slightly:
"Then please give me time to prove it to you. I am looking forward to it..."
"Now you have to sleep. Once you wake up, everything will be fine."
The mage waved his palm gently, and soft music and magic flowed into their ears and bodies, even if their consciousness was strong. There is no possibility of resistance under the power.
In just a few seconds, they suddenly lay down in a mess.
"Hey, your magic power belongs to me."
Cloya looked at them and began to check the scars on their bodies. Since he had already experienced it before, this time Of course it went very smoothly.
He played the Gopher harp, passing soft and elegant tunes into their wounds, communicating with the rift in space.
The space crack felt this power and took the initiative to transfer the magic power, while it itself absorbed Croya's magic power and even transferred some pleasant consciousness.
Seventeen people, the scars on their backs simultaneously emitted a steady stream of magic power.
A massive amount of magic power gathered into a blue river, flowing around Croya, and finally gathered into the Void Moon Sacred Tree.
This time... it didn't just light up a branch, but gradually lit up the trunk!
The surface of the trunk of the Virtual Moon Divine Tree lights up with extremely complicated lines, just like words, densely packed and covered with the illuminated area.
The sea within a thousand miles radius is full of life, the waves are rolling, and there seems to be a soft and ethereal mermaid song echoing.
The clear blue-purple magic power shines on the sea. In the sea, it is shaping, or in other words, creating a kind of life...
Chloë has no way to distract himself, he can only After taking a quick look, he continued to focus on playing the Gopher harp.
He wanted to see if he could communicate with the space cracks in the scars of these people through his own consciousness.
But the result was not as he expected.
Although the space rift was enjoying itself, it had no intention of paying any attention to Croya.
After about ten minutes, it finally sprayed out some ether moss and then closed completely, no longer paying attention to Croya's magic power.
"...Why do you feel like these magic moss are a reward for me?"
Kloya had a strange feeling inexplicably.
This guy is like the kind of guy who leaves a tip after enjoying a massage parlor. The amount of magic moss is obviously more than before, and it is given by him on his own initiative.
This shows that this space crack may really be conscious.
“But it still didn’t work out, and I don’t know if more communication would be effective.”
Croya shook his head helplessly and let go of his hand.
After the Gopherwood harp fell to the ground, it turned into Gopherwood. It walked on its own roots and ran to the magic field nearby to take root.
He stood up and walked to the crystal bottle where the Void Moon Divine Tree was placed, stared inside, and murmured to himself:
"The birth of life...so you still have this ability."
Although I am very curious about what kind of life can be born, after all, it has not been completely formed yet.
And he wanted to strike while the iron was hot and implant magic field vines into these people, so he put it aside for the time being and planted vines for the victims first.
Of course the process this time was quite smooth and the seeds were planted quickly.
He directly awakened the victims.
“You guys give it a try.”
I didn’t say much, just let them try it.
The victims immediately began to mobilize the magic power in their bodies, and it turned out that it was really smooth, and they were able to perform magic when the flow was right.
“Ah, I can cast magic!”
“Master Mage!”
"I am also a mage!"
They immediately cheered, hugged each other and shed tears. This feeling of realizing their long-cherished wish really made them unable to control themselves.
Chloe entertained them for a moment, then clapped her hands.
They quickly fell silent after hearing the sound.
“Sir!”
Several people looked at Croya with warm and grateful eyes.
"There is a magic book from me over there in Mir. You should study it carefully. After three days, I will arrange for the apprentices to go out to practice.
You can just follow and ensure that they "Safety."
After Croya gave the order, he waved his hand for them to leave.
Of course they did not dare to neglect. After saluting, they left quickly. After leaving the laboratory, they jumped three feet high. They were obviously very happy.
Croya, who saw this scene through the "monitoring" of King Mu Yaoqu Teng, shook his head and didn't pay much attention.
He has set his sights on the crystal bottle.
Inside, a small figure is gradually taking shape.
The slender neck, the body covered with moon-white scales, and the huge wings...
That was a dragon, a beautiful and dreamy silver dragon.
(End of this chapter)