Mount and Blade System: Start from Pioneer Lords.

Chapter 222: Special Assistance from the Royal Court

Zat squatted in front of the fireplace, adding firewood. Due to the cold weather, there was not much entertainment, and no one was there to play cards, so he could only stare at the crackling of the burning firewood and make tea in boredom.

Just as he poured the hot tea to Beristina, the door suddenly opened and the cold wind blew in, making him shiver. He was about to curse, but when he looked up, he changed his words and said, "Boss, is the dinner over?"

After eating and drinking at public expense, Levi, with a full belly, lay down on the chair, and with a comfortable look on his face, he embraced Bu Ji who flew over and nodded.

Beristina pouted immediately. Before, Buji, who had been coaxed by her with milk of different flavors, could barely stay in her arms. But when the lord came, the little thing immediately forgot about her and raised those small milk bottles to the lord one by one, clanking and clattering, as if they were treasures.

He is really a white-eyed wolf who is not familiar with it.

"What did this meeting say?" After calming down, Beristina asked curiously.

She knew that this dinner was not just about eating and drinking.

"The next step won't be the same as before. We still have to remain humble. After all, humility leads to progress."

After Levi came back from the dinner, he didn't learn anything else, but he became more and more proficient in speaking official language.

Zat curled his lips, turned around and continued adding firewood.

"By the way, why didn't I see Mir?"

Only then did Levi realize that there were two goat-man maids in the room massaging Beristina's shoulders, and Zat was burning a fire, but Mil was nowhere to be seen.

"Sikai said he wanted to take him to see some fun things, but they left right after you left." Beristina explained, then slowly sewed a scarf out of wool.

When she has free time, she will find something to do to kill time. In her opinion, knitting clothes can not only kill time, but also give her a sense of accomplishment every time she makes a finished product.

"I wanted to go, but they refused to take me."

At this time, Zat immediately took the opportunity to complain, his tone somewhat aggrieved.

"The young eagle that has grown wings will eventually spread its wings and fly. Let it go."

The lord spoke politely, but in his heart he was wondering whether Sikai would lead Mil astray.

Before this guy got drunk, Levi thought that this middle-aged knight was indeed a rare knight who abided by the creeds of justice, humility, etc.

But facts have proved that the more honest a person looks, the more repressed he or she is, which can be triggered by just the right opportunity.

Mir came back late at night, but his face was red and he just pursed his lips and didn't say anything no matter what was asked.

Sikai said goodbye and left quickly with an embarrassed look on his face.

Beristina thought that the boy was sick, so she touched his forehead and asked worriedly, making Mil even more embarrassed.

Only Levi knew that these two people must have done something that was not to be told to outsiders, and he was watching the joke with a smile on his face.

Early the next morning, as the sun rose, the convoy heading towards Gaoya Fort turned around and headed towards Gaoya Fort. Only one figure went the other way and headed towards Bailiu City.

I finally made it to Bailiu City, and it was impossible not to catch up with Leah, the feudal lord.

As time was running out ahead, Levi did not go first but left it behind.

Since we hadn't written in advance to inform them, we had to wait as usual when we arrived at the Duke's Castle.

But it didn't take long before a maid took Levi to the depths of the castle.

This was Levi's second time entering the Duke's Castle, but he still couldn't hide his envy.

This castle with the rugged style of the North has a unique ancient charm and is full of stories. This is something that can only be acquired after countless years, and is also called heritage.

Exquisite sculptures, chic fountains and unique gardens can be seen everywhere in the castle.

Levi followed the maid through the winding corridor and entered a hall.

A beautiful figure was sitting in front of the window. The sun was in a clever position, giving the figure a layer of gold, making it brilliant and dazzling.

It's like a canary trapped in a cage, unable to be free, which makes people feel heartbroken.

"Long time no see, Miss Leah, how are you these days?"

The maid retreated, and the lord waved to Leah.

"Good day, Levi." Leah turned around and walked over with a smile on her face. "When I learned that you came to see me, my mood was like the sun suddenly shining brightly after ten days of heavy snow."

"I don't know how many times I've heard your name lately."

Li Wei opened his arms and hugged her gently, then separated again: "It's just because of the propaganda of some people with ulterior motives."

Leah was wearing a white dress with gold embroidery today. The tight and thick dress not only failed to conceal her proud figure, but instead outlined her charming body curves.

The exquisite pearl necklace adds the perfect embellishment to the snow-white goose neck.

If we say that in Cologne, this grandson of the Grand Duke exudes the temperament of a top aristocrat, one glance at him will make people feel a distant class and ashamed of themselves.

Now, she is like a princess who has fallen into an ordinary noble family. Although she is still beautiful, she has lost the intangible sense of class.

The last time Leia came to Highcliff Castle, although she didn't show it, Levi could feel the sadness in her heart. This time, she was much better, her brows were no longer furrowed, and she was obviously much more cheerful.

"Compared to last time, this time, Leah, you finally let me see some of your demeanor in Cologne."

Levi teased.

"In fact, I have to thank you for this." Leah smiled slightly, "Your ten guards made it much easier for me to do some things."

“Levi, are you just passing by or coming here specially?”

"Leah, don't you know that the commander of the Thorn Legion has organized a banquet at Maple Leaf Lake?"

As soon as Levi opened his mouth, he realized that he had asked a nonsense question.

After talking briefly with Leah about the banquet, the two looked at each other in silence.

It was obvious that not only was Leah not invited to the party, she wasn't even aware of it.

But if you think about it carefully, it makes sense.

To put it bluntly, Leah's identity is equivalent to a vase for Flinna to launch military operations in the southern border.

She just needs to stay in Bailiu City honestly, and basically no military matters will be told to her.

And to be honest, if it weren't for the fact that her only vassal, the Lord of High Cliff Castle, emerged as a rising star and possessed a military strength that could not be ignored in a very short period of time.

I'm afraid I've completely let myself be manipulated by Florina.

Both of them are smart people, so they can naturally understand these things.

But these words are not suitable to be said here, they are just tacitly understood.

"By the way, Leah, have you contacted those vassals in the southern border who are still loyal to the old duke?"

Levi didn't want to discuss such a heavy topic, so he asked, "Yes, several nobles have already stated that they will provide us with assistance when we go south."

Speaking of this, a smile appeared on Leah's face again.

In fact, most of these nobles contacted her on their own initiative, expressing their loyalty to the old duke and recognizing only the heir designated by the old duke.

"That's right, it looks like we don't have to hold a meeting with just the two of us." Levi winked, feeling a lot better.

He did not ask whether there would be any fraud. The southern border was not a monolithic entity. There would always be nobles who would not submit to Damon, and this would help them.

"Levi, I have to thank you." Leah looked at the lord sincerely.

If the Lion Hunting Knight had not intended to save her from the beginning, she and her mother would most likely have spent the rest of their lives in a water dungeon or died in some unknown corner.

And now that she is still alive, her mother will definitely not be abused.

Although the baron saved her for Jinke, in Leah's opinion.

This pioneer lord was just a human being at first, and had just been granted the title. To be honest, his status was pitifully low.

Faced with such an unequal power to Damon, most people would have offered her up to him to get more compensation.

But how did the other party do it?

With just a few thousand gold grams, he broke through the encirclement and brought her safely to the north.

Leia knew that the impoverished baron had once been a mercenary, and escorting employers for commissions was their source of income.

There is absolutely nothing to blame him for doing this.

Without his secret support, she might not even be able to leave Bailiu City.

"I guess you want to know why." Levi picked up a piece of cake on the table and put it into his mouth. It was soft, sweet and delicious. He couldn't help but eat a few pieces.

It has to be said that Florina did not treat Leah badly in life, she just didn't let her get involved in military and politics.

"I do want to know." Leah nodded honestly.

It was precisely because she had special feelings for the baron in front of her that she wanted to know why he did all this.

"Three reasons. First, I had already become your vassal, so I was naturally labeled as a member of the old duke's line. Oath breakers are often the most hated, so I had no choice." Levi stretched and stared at the dome of the hall. "Second, I think I still have some strength. If it's just to rescue you, I can still do it. Besides... there's money to be made, so why not make some money?"

"What about the third one?" Leah asked curiously. She subconsciously thought that the last one must be the most important.

"If any knight were present at the scene, he would not sit idly by and watch a beautiful lady being crushed into mud like a beautiful peach blossom in early spring. The incompleteness of beautiful things always makes people feel heartbroken, and I am no exception."

Levi spread his hands, stared at Leah's extremely beautiful eyes, and said with a smile.

"Pfft!"

Looking at the serious Levi, Leah couldn't help laughing out loud, her smile was as bright as a blooming chrysanthemum.

To be honest, the words of praise that Leah has heard since childhood are enough to compile into a book for scholars who like to use words and sentences to learn.

But she had never been as happy as she was today. Her heart felt as if it had eaten candied fruit, and all the haze seemed to have been swept away.

She also knew that it was hard to say how much truth there was in the words of this baron who loved to talk nonsense, but she was happy from the bottom of her heart.

"Levi, if you attend a banquet of noble ladies, I wonder how many noble girls will be fascinated by your words." Leah showed her two little fangs.

"Presumably, no noble girl would like a brute known as a bloody butcher." Levi said casually, his attention focused on the pastries in front of him.

I rushed over in the morning and he hadn't had breakfast yet.

As for what he said, the first two reasons were indeed his original thoughts, but as for the last one?
All I can say is that he knows how to make the "highland tulip" in front of him happy.

"I don't think so." Leah said meaningfully.

Unfortunately, the lord, who was fully focused on the food, did not hear it.

Then they chatted about some family matters and told some interesting stories. It was not until noon that Levi went to meet Orak, the shaman orc who was sent to guard Leah.

When Levi saw Orak, it was practicing magic in a small courtyard. Its two winding dragon horns were shining brightly in the sunlight, while the other ten orc guards were training on the side.

Even after leaving Highcliff Castle, they did not neglect their training and remained strict with themselves.

The lord nodded repeatedly in satisfaction.

"Sir, why are you here?" Orak was a little surprised at the arrival of the lord.

"I happened to be passing by Bailiu City, so I thought of coming to see you."

Levi walked over and lightly punched the shaman orc.

"I haven't seen you for a few months. You've gotten stronger."

Levi teased as he looked at Orlak, who had obviously gained weight.

"Except for the occasional need for us to pick up or mail letters, we just stay here to eat and drink." Orlak shook his head.

"Why, do you regret coming here?"

It seems that Leia treats them very well and doesn't deprive them of any food, Levi thought to himself.

"That's not the case. I just feel sorry for not participating in the war to the north with you." Orlak said with envy.

If we were to ask who could best appreciate how famous Highcliff Castle is today, it would have to be White Flow Castle.

Not to mention the Lord of High Cliff Castle, even other leaders, big and small, have names, such as the Great Axe Warrior Zat, the first warrior under the Lord of High Cliff Castle, and so on.

The only thing is that it still has no fame at all, which makes its already restless heart even more agitated.

"Haha, don't worry, there are many more battles to come, there are plenty of opportunities."

Levi didn't expect this to be the reason, but since his subordinates were willing to fight, he naturally supported them with both hands and couldn't help but comfort them with a few words.

Finally, the two of them reminisced for a while, and then Levi turned and said goodbye to Leah.

Before leaving, Leah left a hint of suspense, saying that she had sought assistance from the royal court, and that this assistance must be beyond her expectations, and repeatedly emphasized that it was absolutely unimaginable.

This made the lord who returned to High Cliff Castle suspicious for several days and he had trouble sleeping.

As soon as he closed his eyes, he was struggling with what to do if Leah asked a giant dragon for help. High Cliff Castle already had a rice-worm dragon. But then he thought, a duke's grandson doesn't have such face, maybe it's just some special things.

I couldn't help but start to worry about gains and losses.

In the past, Levi always kept others in suspense, but he never expected that one day the same thing would happen to him, which made him extremely depressed.

(End of this chapter)