Chapter 239 Recruiting and Court Mages

Put on decent clothes and come to the stone fortress in the city, which is heavily guarded by soldiers.

After listening to the palace attendant's brief explanation of the etiquette of meeting, Leon followed the instructions and walked into the carpeted hall.

Sunlight shines in from the hollow petal skylight, illuminating the golden light of King Ledwin III who is sitting at the top, wearing half an armor and a luxurious robe.

In the hall, there were only the royal guards and the king himself standing on both sides.

Leon walked to the appropriate position and saluted the old dragon who had ruled Orland for more than ten years.

Since he lost his left hand, he could not touch his chest in the original way, so he had to put his right hand across his chest instead.

"Your loyal minister, Baron Avalon, Leon Pendragon comes to see you. May the gods bless you, may your Majesty be in good health, and may Orland prosper."

Ledwin smiled slightly.

Looking at the tall and upright young warrior knight, he raised his hand and said: "Raise your head, snake slayer of Avalon, I heard about your bravery in wounding the enemy Valensis. The kingdom needs you like this." Outstanding warrior."

His green eyes swept over his left shoulder covered by the awning, and he signaled to the guard: "Since the injury has not yet healed, there is no need to be too formal today. If you come, you will be given a seat."

A guard immediately brought a chair and placed it in the hall.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty." Leon did not shirk. It was good to be able to sit and feel relaxed. Although he had been carefully treated by doctors and warlocks, through the magic circulation, he could feel that the broken bones and bones in his body were just reset. It's just gone, far from healed.

If it weren't for the strong physique gained from practicing martial arts in this life and the ability to endure the pain, I would probably not be able to get out of bed and move around for a year and a half if I were on earth.

Ledwin stroked his beard and asked: "Trosa said you were from Serian, but you actually traveled through the Nightmare Forest to reach the land of Orland. I guess that your contribution to Elliot's ability to discover that the curse in the forest disappeared is indispensable. ”

"Your Majesty is serious, I was just forced by experience, and I happened to be lucky enough to find out before others." Leon was not surprised that Ledwin was able to investigate for this reason, and had no excuse to hide it.

The deeds of his and others' fortunes, the praise of Galliard's poems, various rumors, and the rocket-like rise from a commoner to the status of a real baron in more than half a year. With a little inquiry and thinking, you can guess who discovered it. It is not difficult for the cursed land to dissipate.

"There is no need to be modest. Your luck has truly enabled the kingdom to conquer thousands of miles south. As a Serian, making such a contribution to Orand really makes me feel deeply for the intertwined destinies of the two countries."

Thinking that not only had he expanded a large area of ​​territory, and countless direct vassals loyal to him had risen, but he had also unexpectedly seized the God-given opportunity of the extremely weak southern kingdom, and divided the southern threat into pieces in one fell swoop, Ledwin looked at the young man below him more and more. The more pleasing to the eye.

"Destiny?" Leon didn't know what the other party was referring to.

Ledwin nodded: "You are from Serian, have you ever heard of our ancestor, the Twilight Knight who established the Kingdom of Cronia?

The legendary hero Gelvin, who wielded the 'Holy Sword of the Sun' and slayed the dragon, also came from the Serian region. The blood of our Drachmar family can be considered to be half of the Serian blood. "

Ledwin knew that this was one of the reasons why, for a long time, the royal families of Orland had not accepted the Church of the Holy Sun, but they still had very few disputes with Serian and maintained good relations for thousands of years. Galvin was also a member of the Holy Sun Church. An ancient hero recognized in Yang Church classics.

Leon raised his eyebrows slightly. Of course he knew where Olivia's ancestors came from. He even knew that the Twilight Knight was the commander of the Yanyang Guards who was deposed by Laura.

But right now, he had no intention of chatting with Ledwin about the ancient secrets of his ancestors. While the conversation was about Serian, Leon couldn't help but remind him:

"Your Majesty, I came to see you last time with Lord Elipher, but I didn't get a chance to speak. Now I boldly advise you again. We cannot underestimate the threat from the east. We must organize our strength as soon as possible to resist the disaster.

I was born in the Kingdom of Serion, so I heard about the retreat of the Kantadar army a while ago, so I hurried away on a gryphon and discovered the terrifying scene in the east. Although I speak in a low voice, I am still willing to vouch for my reputation. Everything is what I have seen with my own eyes. Your Lordships' advice is by no means alarmist. "

Ledwin was not impatient, but just waved his hand and said: "I already have some understanding of the disaster of desecrating the dead, and I will organize a response after I finish handling all the matters in Kantadar.

The envoys of the Holy Sun Cult have come to see me. I heard that Deneshien's 'Oracle' has sent tens of thousands of troops to support Serian. They are also contacting allies on the mainland. How can Orland be so cautious? Will treat it as a child's play. "

Hearing Ledwin say that the Church of the Holy Sun has taken action to deal with the undead disaster, Leon was pleasantly surprised. Corvis had not returned. Of course, he did not know what was going on on the other side of the Western Continent at this moment. From this point of view, he was not the only one on the continent. in response to this crisis.

"But I didn't call you here today to talk about this."

Ledwin brought the topic back, leaning forward slightly with his elbows on the arms of the chair.

"Although your suggestion was not completed, Abel's army was ultimately defeated by your water attack plan, which made me win this battle surprisingly easily.

I will not overlook your great merits, you have proven your valor and wisdom, and I look forward to your further exploits for the kingdom. "

Speaking meaningfully, Ledwin still counted on the support of the Farolis family and could not directly steal the opponent's favorite general. However, taking advantage of his status as king, he came up with a compromise recruitment plan.

"Leon Pendragon, I hope you will join the 'Dusk Blood Guard' and become my Royal Guard Knight. This is not just an honorary title." Ledwin patiently explained, fearing that this young man from a hunter family would not understand the importance of this title, which means stepping into the power center of the kingdom: "It also means that you can attend the first-level royal meetings of the court as a representative of the Thorn Flower Family, and have the power to advise me directly in the throne room."

"Of course, I will not be stingy with rewards. Not only can you get a salary of one thousand gold crowns per year, but I will also give you a royal fief of fifty territories in the Crown of Kronia."

Leon opened his eyes wide when he heard this, and his heart was indeed moved.

He had a lot of knowledge about the geography of Orland. The fief of the crown was still the territory under the name of the royal family. It was not the virtual controlled territory under his current rule, which only had 500 square kilometers but was extremely sparsely populated.

That is the most densely populated and most fertile area in the kingdom. Even if it is only one-tenth of the area of ​​his barony, the manpower and annual income there far exceed the current output of Avalon.

Not to mention, on top of that, the political value of adding the Dusk Blood Guards mentioned by Ledwin.

Moreover, this is not to bribe him to betray his master. No matter what the reality is, all the nobles of Orland are at least nominally loyal to the king. There is no need to change the family. He is still a vassal loyal to Earl Elliver, but at the same time, he has also become one of the king's close ministers.

Now nodding and entering the royal court, he will serve as a link between the king and the Farolis family, become a big figure in the Orland court, and one of the dignitaries of the Northern Kingdom. As for the price. There is no price. This is simply an olive branch that Ledwin throws out because he appreciates his talent.

He believes that Lord Elliver will not have any objection to him seizing the opportunity to enter the royal court.

After all, as a noble family of the previous dynasty, the Thorn Flower Family also lacks influence in the royal court. If they can speak for the Farolis Family in front of the king and the ministers in the future and help Elifer find out the decision of the upper class of the kingdom, they will undoubtedly break the current isolated situation surrounded by royal party nobles.

Redwin's proposal seems to be very suitable. It can not only bring him under his command, but also indirectly bring the relationship between the royal family and the Farolis Family closer. He can eat both ends and benefit from both ends.

There is no reason not to accept it.

But compared to the opportunity to rise to prominence, Leon realized that in the face of Redwin's appreciation, this seems to be a great opportunity for him to try to ask for "Moon Meteor Silver" from the other party.

Is it time to take the opportunity to try the kingdom's treasure that Princess Ines couldn't ask her biological father for?

Looking at the confident Ledwin on the throne, Leon swept his eyes across the hall and saw that there were no other nobles present except the king's Dusk Blood Guards. In this private meeting, bargaining would not seem to offend the king.

He made a decision without further hesitation.

The Neti card that breaks the taboo of life and death is of great significance to himself and the people around him.

"I am extremely grateful for your majesty's kindness."

As Leon spoke, he stood up from the chair, put his right arm on his chest, knelt on one knee and tried to speak to the throne: "But I beg your majesty to give me a treasure for my achievements in this battle. I am even willing to exchange everything you have rewarded me with for it."

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After hearing this, Ledwin was a little surprised.

"Treasure?" He didn't expect that the other party would have other requests beyond such a reward. He was immediately curious. What kind of treasure could be higher than the career prospects of the powerful and noble who surpassed thousands of people in the north?

With his restraint, Ledwin didn't get angry. He even joked: "You don't want the 'Sun Sword' inserted in the palace? This can't be given to you unless you can go to the Orlanton Palace and pull it out yourself."

Of course, it was a joke. Not to mention whether outsiders could own the holy sword belonging to the ancestors, even if he was really willing to give it, no one in the world could take the holy sword out of the stone foundation where the Dusk Knight inserted the sword.

Ledwin admitted that he had tried it with great expectations when he was young, but unfortunately, it didn't move at all.

The previous kings of the Drakmar family even dug up the land under the pedestal, but the holy sword and the stone foundation were still suspended in the air, as if welded to the air. No matter how powerful the great knights of the kingdom had been for thousands of years, or the flying dragons tied with iron chains, they could not pull them. Countless warlocks were invited to study and still could not figure out the principle of the magic that sealed the holy sword.

Leon shook his head. He had never heard of the Sun Holy Sword.

"I want to get the 'Moonfall Silver' stored in the treasury of the Alchemy Guild in the capital. I think you also know that I am a spellcaster. That kind of material is very important for the magic I study."

"Moonfall Silver, do you mean the ancient mithril that can present a thousand changing forms and shape various magic items?"

Even Ledwin, who didn't know much about magic and alchemy, put away his smile and frowned.

If this young man really said he wanted the Sun Holy Sword, he would smile and nod, giving the other party the opportunity to go to the palace of Orlandon to draw the sword, anyway, he couldn't take it away.

But the Moonfall Silver, the royal treasure that will be lost every time it is used, is a rare item that cannot be obtained after it is used up. Ledwin could not help but weigh the pros and cons.

As the king pondered, the hall fell silent.

Gently stroking the golden beard, Ledwin realized that he had forgotten the special nature of the other party as a spellcaster. This young man is not only a brave knight, but also a wizard who masters magical power.

Frowning slightly, he suddenly realized that this was a spellcaster from Serian who was not from the Warlock Association.

Ledwin naturally knew the attitude of the Holy Sun Church toward wizards. The "Warlock Association" was originally an organization founded by many wild mages who escaped capture by the church in ancient times and fled to the North, together with local spellcasters in the north.

Judging from his life experience, the young man in front of him must have little to do with the Church of the Holy Sun. And recalling the report on the treason incident of Maite not long ago, Ledwin judged that the other party had nothing to do with the Northern Fortress, and it could even be said that he had. blame.

Just when Leon thought that the king was going to reject him, Ledwin finally spoke up.

"Before I answer your request, I would like to know where did you learn your magic skills and research?"

"When I was traveling through the nightmare forest, I awakened my magical talent under the soul guidance of an ancient old mage." Leon replied half-truthfully.

Ledwin nodded. He seemed to have heard from Trossa that when he passed through the Nightmare Forest, he did mention that he encountered the ghost of the ancient white-bearded magician.

"In addition, I have a knight from the Far East Continent under my command. He was once a prisoner of a mage from the Artias Empire, and he was also a mage. After I rescued him, I learned most of the magic from him."

Ledwin raised his eyebrows. This young man also has a mage under his command?

The thoughts he had became increasingly clear.

"How much 'Moonfall Silver' do you need?"

Leon felt happy, and he obviously didn't mean to refuse in these words.

He wanted to say how much he wanted, but in order to avoid being beaten out with sticks by the guards, he had to say honestly:

"Twelve Austrian pounds. Or six Austrian pounds."

"...I can give you six Austrian pounds, but there are several conditions." Ledwin leaned back on the throne.

Leon asked immediately: "Your Majesty, please tell me."

"You and your subordinates must become magic advisors to serve me, deal with magic-related issues in the kingdom, and then train spellcasters for the royal family who are loyal to the king and the royal family. I will give you certain support.

Secondly, you and the spell casters you teach are not allowed to join any other mage organizations in the future, including the Warlock Association in the North, nor are you allowed to have any private dealings with other mage organizations without my knowledge and permission. "Ledwin changed his previous recruitment plan and he had new plans.

"You want me to form a 'court mage' specifically to serve His Majesty and the royal family?" Leon understood what Ledwin meant.