Chapter 39 Departure At
the end of April in the new calendar year 3797, Romo was preparing to go to the city hall to fulfill his agreement with Count Martin.
But before leaving, Barron suddenly came to tell him that there was a visitor outside.
Romo was suspicious, so he immediately went out to check and found that it was Count Martin who was visiting in person.
The legendary old mage was riding a horse, with only one guard at his side. He came to Luo Mo amidst the clatter of horse hooves as if taking a leisurely stroll.
Luo Mo was confused. Didn't they agree to meet in Volo City?
He hurriedly stepped forward, bowed and said, "See you, Earl."
Old Martin was helped off his horse by the guards, looked at Luo Mo with a smile and said, "Little friend Luo Mo, I'm not presumptuous when I come here uninvited, right?" "
Of course. No." Luo Mo said quickly.
He wanted to ask what changed the plan, but since Martin didn't say anything, he didn't ask.
"Take me to your manor for a walk." Martin said.
"Please."
At the moment, Luomo accompanied Martin and started touring the manor.
From the square of the manor to the fields, Martin was in high spirits and asked Romo some basic information about the manor from time to time.
Seeing that all the farmers in the manor were wearing decent clothes, full of energy, and a prosperous scene, Martin couldn't help but sigh: "To be honest, there are hundreds of lords, big and small, in the entire Wolo Valley. The serfs look the most human."
Hearing Martin's compliment, Luo Moson thanked him and wondered if this old man was here to collect taxes.
Since the first Gnoll invasion, Romo's brother applied to the city hall for tax exemption, and the city hall granted it. Since then, no taxes have been paid. Now that the manor is in ruins, the city hall can collect taxes according to the law.
Martin seemed to have guessed what Luo Mo was thinking and said with a smile: "Don't worry, I'm not here to cause trouble for you. The taxes won't go into my pocket."
Luo Mo breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Honestly. Tell me, last time I spent almost all my savings on the elemental ore. If I really had to hand it over, I probably wouldn’t be able to get it out."
Martin laughed and said, "You’re getting a bargain, so you should be good, right? The elemental ore I gave you last time, It's no different from giving it away for free."
Luo Mo nodded and thanked him sincerely: "I will always remember the Earl's love for me." "Do
you know why I want to help you?" Martin looked at him meaningfully. Luo Mo said.
Luo Mo pondered and asked, "Could it be because of my father?"
Martin looked at the mountains in the distance and solemnly said, "There must be this reason. In the Battle of Qiutang, I was assassinated by the evil orcs. Full of injuries, the magic seeds were almost destroyed, and the body was severely injured. It was the knight team including your father who fought hard to save me. Although this is their duty, I will still treat their descendants more or less differently. "
However, this is not the main reason." Martin continued: "The most important thing is that I see your potential. I checked, and your manor has been defenseless since being beaten by the gnolls. By the end of last year, your revenge was successful. It has only been a year. Within this year, you have changed tremendously, and you have even become an alchemist. This kind of improvement cannot be overstated to say that you are a genius." Listen to Martin
. He praised me without hesitation, Luo Mo thought, you still don’t know about me becoming a first-level Dharma Cavalry.
He thanked him again: "Your Majesty, thank you very much. I was just lucky enough to get the protection of my ancestors." After
Martin said this, he sighed and said, "I originally wanted to train you well and let you start by exterminating the jackals. , made some achievements, and stepped onto the right path of Dharma Cavalry step by step. But now, I'm afraid there is no chance."
Luo Mo felt a little uneasy, silently waiting for his next words.
I saw a desolate expression on Martin's face, and said: "I have received an order from the Royal City, and I will leave the Volo Valley." When
Romo heard this, he was shocked. Martin is a legendary mage in the Volo Valley. It is also a golden sign. He led the knights of Woluo City to participate in the Battle of Qiutang.
Such a senior veteran of Volo City was forced to leave Volo Valley in his old age?
"Why did the kingdom let you leave suddenly?" Luo Mo couldn't help but ask.
Martin stroked the wheat ears in the field and said in a deep voice: "I just want to reorganize the Knights and ruin the wealth of those nobles. After the Grizzly Bear Fortress sank, the evil orcs approached again. I am an old man who is prepared for danger in times of peace. , I want to finally do something for the Woro Valley, but I didn't expect that I still overestimate my capabilities."
He smiled self-deprecatingly, and then said: "The number of soldiers in the Knights is 4,000, and now it is less than one-third. . But you will still receive full military pay and magic materials. Those noble children occupy the quota of the knights, and they have not even seen anyone." Luo Mo understood immediately
. The problem of free money exists in every era. Old Martin wants to touch their cheese, but the backstage is not as tough as these people.
Martin stretched out two fingers and said: "The kingdom provides the Knights with 2,000 gold coins in supplies almost every month, but it does not form any combat power. All of it goes into the pockets of the nobles in the valley. This does not include other financial expenditures."
"2,000 gold coins per month?"
Luo Mo was shocked when he heard this. He suddenly felt that his rejuvenation potion business was nothing compared to this one.
Martin saw Romo's surprised look and smiled: "Now you know how Black Rock City developed step by step, right?" "
In other words, Marquis Arnold is the core of this group of moths?" "
Yes. Martin nodded and said: "His background is too strong. I can't compare with him, so I have to leave in despair."
When he said this, he kept a smile on his face, but his tone was full of desolation.
Seeing the gloominess in Martin's aging and cloudy eyes, Luo Mo felt a little uncomfortable.
Although this matter had nothing to do with him, Old Martin did help him a lot.
But I couldn't give him any help in this matter.
After Old Martin said this, he seemed to be in a better mood and said with a smile: "But before I leave, I will try my best to take away all the materials in my hand, and I will never let them take advantage of them. Most of the things here I have no use for it, so I will give it all to you."
"Give it to me?"
"Yes."
Luo Mo was moved. He didn't expect the old count to think of him like this before he left.
It seems like he does have high hopes for himself.
"My new fiefdom is in Green Willow City in the east of the kingdom. If you need any materials that are not available in Volo City in the future, you can write to me." Old Martin said again.
Luo Mo felt the warmth of care, looked into Martin's eyes, and asked softly: "You are leaving, why are you still so nice to me?"
Martin pointed to the farmers working in the distance and said, "Then , why are you so good to them?"
Luo Mo was silent for a moment, nodded and said: "I understand. I will protect the Woluo Valley for you."
After saying this, Martin left quickly. The two agreed that the supplies left behind by Martin would be entrusted to Firefox Trading Company to be transported.
The clatter of horse hoofs sounded again. Luo Mo sent Martin and his attendants outside the manor. Looking at Martin's leaving figure, he only thought in his mind: How much more would it be if I had a monthly supply of 2,000 gold coins? good?
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(End of this chapter)