The Lord of the Rings: Lords of Middle-earth.

Chapter 201 Happy Aristocratic Life

"System, view the territory interface," Roland murmured, lying on the bed and gently embracing Nyx.

A virtual light screen appeared before his eyes instantly, and characters quickly jumped out.

Swiftstream City:
Area: One kilometer in radius.

Building units: 1 ruined lord's castle, 240 ordinary wooden houses, intermediate magic-inlaid walls, stone well, blacksmith shop, barracks, archer's temple.

Nobleman: Apophis Breo (Duke of the Lion in False King's Landing)

Generals: Caslo (Tier 3), Renault (Tier 4), Radil (Tier 4), Yunfeng (Tier 6), Omske (Tier 6), and Lavian (Tier 4).

Special personnel: Ivy (Tier 3) Grand Duke Nyx: Nyx ​​(Tier 2)
City Defense Officer: Marcus (Tier 4)
Political Officer: Lance (Second Rank)
Troop strength: 3445 people

Holy Knights Order: 100 Tier 2 Lagrange Knights.

Lagrange City Guards: 150 Tier 2 Warriors.

Battanian Shooters: 800 Tier 2 Shooters.

Dovenian Heavy Swordsmen: 100 Tier 2 Swordsmen.

El Niño Ranger: 100 Tier 2 Rangers.

Lagrange Royal Guards: 200 men.

Swift Legion: 1200 Swift Infantry.

Recruit 200 light infantrymen.

Lagrange Heavy Cavalry: 100 heavy cavalrymen.

Priests: 8 second-tier priests.

Mage: One second-tier fire mage.

Crusader Lancers: 100.

Crusader archers: 300.

Crusader Heavy Shield Infantry: 20.

Cross Bauhinia Knights: 20.

Duchy Light Cavalry: 30 men.

Knights of King's Landing: 16. Population: 10027 (3647 trainable civilians)
Assessment: The lonely king led his surviving people back to their homeland and built this city with high walls. The city now has some inhabitants, giving it a more vibrant and lively atmosphere. Everything is developing in a positive direction. The city's military strength is formidable, with a sufficient number of eligible soldiers! The city can fully defend itself even in the face of a large-scale attack. Note: The sole heir of House Lions, the King's Landing, has arrived here. Although the family's former glory is gone, he remains worthy of trust and support; their honor still flows in their blood.

Abilities: 1. As the only territory of the Kingdom of Lagrange in Middle-earth, she will attract the remnants of Lagrange. The system will guide a group of wandering Lagrange civilians to her territory every day, hoping that the lord can properly settle them.

2. Allow the recruitment of local civilians to train swift infantry.

3. The Northern Capital! Lagrange soldiers will receive a morale and stamina boost when defending this location. (Unlocked when the population reaches 10,000.)
To Roland's great delight, not only had the population exceeded 10,000, but new urban characteristics had also emerged!

Is this trait really appropriate? A city defense buff? After the initial excitement, Roland realized the problem: would Swiftstream City really be getting attacked every day from now on? How did this obvious frontline city trait end up on the former capital of the North? Roland desperately needs a trait that increases production capacity, even a 5% bonus to agriculture would be great...

“Darling, we’ve brought back quite a few refugees this time, which should alleviate our labor shortage considerably.” Nyx nestled affectionately in Roland’s arms, playfully brushing her golden hair against Roland’s cheek.

"Again, nonsense?" Roland gently patted her pert bottom, his eyes full of affection. If the Swift Infantry's spirit of living and dying made him feel like he was living in a real world, then Nyx was the only woman in this world who gave him the warmth of home.

"The situation is not optimistic. It's still the same problem... food..." Roland said with a headache. The population not only provides the kingdom with a sufficient labor force, but also consumes the kingdom's precious resources. As for relying on the system... forget it! That damn thing just gives out random nonsense all day long.

“Relax, everything will pass, everything will be alright…” After a moment of silence, Nyx raised her head and gently kissed Roland’s face with her cherry lips. As his woman, she knew Roland’s pain perfectly well, but there was nothing she could do to help him, which made Nyx feel very guilty.

"Baby, wake up! We need to take care of some official business!" Roland gently stroked the delicate nose of the woman in his arms and smiled softly.

"Um...okay..." Nyx reluctantly got out of bed, her loose silk pajamas revealing a large expanse of skin.

"Oh! Beautiful lady! You are truly a masterpiece of the Creator!" Roland joked as he helped her change her clothes, taking the opportunity to grope her relentlessly. Roland could only say that Middle-earth was truly wonderful! And the king of Middle-earth was even more wonderful! Roland, who had never been in a relationship, not only found a wife but also became a real man! It has to be said that this is truly a paradise that every otaku dreams of.

“Alright, let me see what needs to be done…” Nyx gently leaned back in her chair, her slender hands deftly flipping through the small stack of parchment that the maid had brought that morning.

To be honest, what kind of government affairs could be handled in such a tiny place as Swiftstream City? With a population of around ten thousand, there were almost no disputes, let alone crimes. Everyone was busy preparing for winter rations. Marcus and Reno had already taken care of most of the general affairs. Nyx approved two documents and then had nothing else to do—just some orders for requisitioning supplies. Nyx carefully signed Roland's name, then firmly stamped the royal seal bearing the golden dragon emblem, picked it up, and gently blew on it. And so, his day's work was over…

Roland's eyelids twitched. Good heavens! No wonder the nobles on Earth miss the medieval days; how decadent! Five minutes of work, a whole day of happiness?

“Alright, darling, I’ve finished my work. If you’re free, would you like to go horseback riding with me?” Nyx stretched lazily, like a well-behaved cat, and gently propped her head up on her arms on the large mahogany table, tilting her head as she asked Roland.

At this moment, our great King Lagrange—Roland—was completely captivated by this little vixen and wished he could take her right there and then. However, considering the consequences…Roland sighed. It wasn't a good idea to do that in broad daylight. He was a staunchly virtuous young man; he couldn't allow himself to degenerate! Roland silently repeated this to himself, but looking at Nyx's already developing cleavage, his lecherous hands still felt a little restless…

"Oh my god! You charming little vixen! I'll punish you when I get back tonight!" Roland sighed helplessly, suppressing the rage in his heart.

“Since you want to ride horses, let’s go see how things are going with the Tuput tribe?” Roland suddenly thought of the land that was still under his rule. Although it was a centaur tribe, they were still loyal to him. It was time to go and see them and strengthen their relationship. After all, it was necessary to cultivate a relationship between a lord and his vassals. This was a skill that a qualified nobleman had to master.

"Tuput Forest? I've heard centaurs are natural gourmets! I'm going to eat something delicious!" Nyx laughed innocently; indeed, no woman can escape the title of foodie...

However, Roland glanced at Nyx's near-perfect figure and decisively shut up. Being able to eat is a blessing, as long as you don't gain weight, that's all Roland could tell himself.

(End of this chapter)