A dragon raised at birth

He pretended to be the Earl of Downton, so he would naturally accept his territory.There is one thing to say, before entering this city, Diablo was still thinking about how to manage and manage this border territory, and develop it on the original basis.

But even though he had thousands of thoughts, he was still a mess. He hadn't figured out what to do, but after entering the city, Diablo knew what the first thing he should do.

health!health!Also TMD is hygienic!

He really didn't expect that after he entered the city, what he saw was a dirty street scene full of feces and urine and flies flying around. This was so different from the border city he imagined.

People come and go, and the bustling streets where mercenaries and adventurers run rampant are covered with feces of all kinds of livestock. city.

Diablo couldn't accept the tragic scene that was imprinted in his eyes, so much so that he stopped breathing the moment he entered the city.

Although he has no obsession with cleanliness, he can't walk on the streets full of Xiang, so he just walked a few hundred meters before he couldn't bear it and flew into the castle.

This city was completely different from what he had seen before, and it was many times behind what he had imagined.Although the principality's capital has not advanced much, it should be because of the residence of the legendary mage, so it has a complete sewage system, and the streets can be regarded as clean and tidy.

As for the two different worlds he entered earlier, let alone their cleanliness, the city in his eyes couldn't be compared with them at all.

"I must transform this city!"

Diablo's tone was resolute, with an unquestionable firmness, and behind him, the evil dragons also nodded one after another.

Although dragons can endure extremely harsh environments, being able to tolerate and liking are two different things. Except for some extremely special species of creatures, almost no creature would like to live in a city full of excrement.

"Master, you are back!"

An old man with a full head of gorgeous hair but still a strong and tough figure appeared on the watchtower with two male servants of swordsmanship. After seeing Diablo, his face showed joy, and he saluted Diablo meticulously.

"Carter, you came just in time."

Seeing the old man appearing in front of his eyes, although it was only the first time he had met, with the cooperation of the real Earl of Downton, Diablo could immediately call out the old man's name—this is the steward of the castle, Steward Carter.

"Call all the maids and servants in the castle, and immediately give me a general cleaning to remove all filth in the castle!"

"As you order, my lord count."

Although he was surprised that the Earl who had just returned from the capital would give such an order, the old man obediently followed this order.

"Oh, by the way, where's Catherine?"

Seeing the old man preparing to take his servants to carry out his orders, Diablo stopped him and asked about the movements of the Countess of Downton.

"Madam led the knights to suppress the bandits, and there seems to be another group of bandits in the territory. After you left, the passing caravans have decreased a lot because of the bandits."

"Well, I see."

Diablo nodded without showing any surprise on his face. He had already learned from the Earl of Downton that his wife was not one of those delicate vases in the capital full of lustful thoughts. .

The wives of border aristocrats are different from the women of ordinary aristocrats. In areas where fighting and even wars are likely to occur at any time, the criteria for choosing a life partner for border nobles are naturally different.

Appearance and figure are the bottom of the consideration criteria, force, potential, and even the family power behind them are the top choices. Therefore, the wives of the border nobles may not necessarily be good-looking, but they can either fight or have power Potential.

And Downton's wife belongs to the category that is particularly capable of fighting. According to Condon's introduction, his wife was not even born into a famous family, but just a daughter of a knight, but her cultivation talent is very good, and she has extremely High combat talent.

When he was very young, he was chosen by his father as his partner. In a sense, his wife can be regarded as his childhood sweetheart.That's why Downton said that it was impossible for Diablo to pretend to be in front of his wife.

But Diablo wants to give it a try. No matter who is more or less, he will have some rebellious mentality, and he is the same. It is impossible to challenge it. The strength can also be suppressed.

While waiting for the countess to return from suppressing the bandits, Diablo, a returning border nobleman, launched a major urban transformation activity of "creating a civilized city and creating a good environment".

In fact, such a measure was not well received at the beginning of its implementation. Anyway, it received a lot of negative feedback, because the residents of this city have become accustomed to the flow of feces and urine in front of and behind their houses.

The same is true for the adventurers and businessmen who come and go, and there are even a lot of criticisms about it, thinking that this is a dirty way for the nobles to take away the few copper coins on their ass people.

Urinating and defecating at will, dumping garbage at will, passing animals excreting at will, these things that you can do as you like in the past, will be fined after the noble lord returns.

For city residents who are used to living in dunghills, Diablo's actions are a kind of tyranny, a kind of tyranny, but Diablo doesn't care about the complaints and dissatisfaction of city residents.

All he knew was that he couldn't stand the filth of the city.And under the guarantee of absolute force, the entire city and even the surrounding villages must be changed according to his will.

As the robbers who planned to capture were brought back one after another by dragons disguised as knights.Diablo's urban renewal program also has the best workforce.

Thus, in the Earl of Downton, the only border city with a resident population of around 15 began a major transformation in full swing.

The filth that had previously covered the streets and alleys was completely removed, and then nearly a thousand captured bandits began to dig out the rough and crude urban sewage system, and there was a public toilet every 500 meters. .

Undoubtedly, for this city, this is a major project second only to the construction of the Earl's Castle. Although there are many criticisms and complaints, as the project progresses, it is no surprise that it has received praise and praise .

After all, as long as it is a living thing, it will yearn for a better life and get used to the darkness because it has never seen sunlight.As long as you have experienced a clean and hygienic living environment, it will be difficult to return to the city where there was a lot of shit and urine.

"Master Catherine, another hearty victory!"

In a team of knights moving forward in the vast wilderness, a knight with three glaring heads on his lance rode forward and complimented the only woman in front of the team who did not have a bandit's head hanging on her weapon and mount. .

"Ok!"

The black hair tied into a ponytail fluttered in the wind, the armor was stained with blood, and the neat and tidy female knight responded indifferently. To her, this was just an ordinary fight.

"I really don't know where these thieves have the courage to break into our territory. They really want to die!"

"It should have come here from other places. I have never heard of the reputation of the Earl and your lord."

"I've been out for so long this time, and I don't know if the Earl has come back?"

"Should be back."

"Look, Cecil's city wall, we're going home soon, knights, cheer up and get ready to welcome the cheers of the citizens!"

The knights who saw the outline of the city were very excited, because according to the usual practice, after they returned from suppressing the bandits, they would be greeted with cheers, congratulations, fine wine and barbecue, and of course, rewards from young girls who admired knight bravery.

But when this knight team came to the city gate, they were stunned for an instant. Without entering the city, they saw a city that was very different from the original one.

As far as they can see, the streets are full of tunnels being dug. These wide tunnels are large enough for two people to walk side by side. On both sides of the tunnels, there are hills of dirt piled up everywhere. The city seems to have become built a large construction site.

"How is this going?"

Not only the knights, but the countess Catherine, who had always been taciturn, couldn't help frowning as she led the team forward.

"Ma'am, you are back!"

A city guard responsible for charging passing caravans and mercenaries to enter the city.Seeing this flag fluttering and the team lingering with a strong bloody smell, they immediately rushed up to meet them. There was even a pair of soldiers, holding a pile of rough cloth belts that were obviously rushing to the crotch of the knight team. The mount behind the buttocks.

"What are you doing?"

Seeing the strange actions of these city gate soldiers, Catherine raised her eyebrows heroically.

"Madam, please forgive me. This is a new rule set by the Earl after he came back. No matter whether it is a person or an animal, it is not allowed to excrete in the street. Violators will be punished severely!"

The knight in charge of the city guards also hurried over and explained to the bandit suppressing team in a somewhat embarrassed manner.

"The rules set by the Earl, you actually use them on us, Rocky, you are so brave!"

Hearing such an explanation, some knights in the bandit suppressing team were immediately displeased. He happened to see a caravan entering the city pay coins and buy cloth bags to put behind the buttocks of the animals pulling the carts.

He actually wants to be like a pariah, without privileges.He couldn't stand this kind of equal treatment.

"Madam, please forgive me. The Earl said that no one has the privilege to do this kind of thing. No matter who it is, they are not allowed to put excrement on the street, even if the Grand Duke is here!"

Chapter 166 The Poor Noble

"How could the Earl set such a rule?"

The returning bandit-suppressing knights were inexplicably surprised. They didn't understand why such a cumbersome rule was established in the territory after they and others went out for a trip.

"I'm not sure, but it's said that the Earl saw the cleanliness of the capital when he arrived at the capital, and saw the filth and filth in Cecil City when he came back, so he couldn't help it."

"How is it possible? It's not the first time for the Earl to go to the imperial capital. Why is this time so different from the past?"

"It may be that there have been new changes in the capital, so the Earl wants to follow suit."

Hearing the discussion behind her, Catherine rode into the city first without saying a word. She looked much cleaner and tidy than she had imagined. The city was full of construction projects. Although she looked a little puzzled, she didn't think too much about it.

After all, in the long run, such a change is good. Although it is a waste of time and money, at least the eyes are much more comfortable. As a woman, she prefers a clean and tidy city.

"lady!"

Leading the knights into the castle with the gate down, as usual, Catherine saw the familiar old butler of the family behind the gate, but the castle, like the city, was undergoing an unprecedented transformation.

"Downton is back?"

Looking at the familiar old butler, Catherine let out a soft breath and asked helplessly.

"Yes, ma'am, the master came back three days ago."

"Well, I see, where is he now? I went to look for him, and I want to talk to him now." Catherine nodded, she wanted to know why her husband made such a big mess right after he came back decided, and without discussing it with her.

"The master is in the study on the third floor, and he is making a city plan!" The old butler Carter replied respectfully, while the maid behind him stepped forward to help his wife who got off the horse.

"Well, I see."

City planning?It's a vocabulary I've never heard before, but as the name suggests, Catherine didn't ask much. She got off her horse and took off her heavy armor under the service of the maids.

Although she can take it off herself, she is a nobleman, so there is no need.And this is one of the few things a servant can do. If she, the countess, does everything herself, then more than half of the servants in the castle will leave and make their own way.

"My lord, your countess has returned."

In the high part of the castle, in the brand-new study room, there is a fresh and elegant fragrance, thick and soft carpets on the floor, and a newly replaced sandalwood table, on which there are fresh fruits from the forest of elves—rare fruits from all over the southern region. Gather in this study.

"I'll be right back when I come back. If you dare to be eccentric, let's see how I deal with you."

On the desk, Diablo, who was concentrating on pinching the city model with fresh clay, looked up at Lorraine, and used the clay to shape a magnificent, exquisite and elegant large castle.

"Hey, my lord, I'm leaving first. You talk to the countess. If you can't solve it, just say hello and I'll come right away."

Lorraine, who was watching Diablo playing with mud there, glanced at the door of the study, smiled obscenely, and turned into a black light, which floated out from the window of the study, leaving Diablo alone.

"Downton, are you there?"

Not long after Downton left, a somewhat cold and hoarse voice sounded outside, causing Diablo, who was admiring his own work, to look up at the door,

"I'm here."

"Is it convenient to come in?"

"come in!"

wow~

The new door that replaced the old wooden door barely made a sound when it was pushed open. Under Diablo's gaze, a man with no decorations on his body, just wearing a plain long dress, was very conservatively dressed. A blonde woman appeared in front of him.

Clean and smooth blond hair hung in a bunch behind him, deep blue eyes, high nose bridge, slightly plump lips, fair but rough skin.

This is a resolute and decisive warrior who will not hesitate to swing his sword at critical moments. This is Diablo's first impression when he sees Countess Catherine.

Only then did Diablo notice her appearance. Among the women he had seen, her appearance could only be considered upper-middle, but with regular practice, this lady had a tall and slender figure.

On the whole, Catherine can be regarded as a beauty. Although there are some flaws on her body, she is not perfect, but the temperament cultivated in her body through fighting and killing makes her very attractive.

"What are you looking at me for? Is there something wrong with me?"

Pushing open the door, Catherine smelled the faint sandalwood that permeated the room, then noticed the incense burner in the room with wisps of smoke floating in it, then scanned the other luxury furnishings in the room, and finally looked at For some reason, to her husband who kept staring at her.

"No problem, it's just that I haven't seen you for a while, and I miss you a little bit." Diablo shook his head with a smile, and responded casually,

"Did your process of leading people to suppress the bandits go smoothly? There were no casualties, right?"

"It's just a bunch of rogues, kill them all!" With one sentence, she took these days of hard fighting lightly, and she had no intention of telling her husband at all.

"Aren't you hurt?"

"No."

"Oh." Recalling Downton's account of his daily communication with his wife in his mind, Diablo responded indifferently, then lowered his head and continued playing with mud.

"Downton, what are you doing? Do you want to build Cecil like this?"

After this boring exchange, the conversation between the husband and wife should have ended here, but everything she saw after returning to the city made the countess even more curious and wanted to explore the root cause, but she still didn't think of her The husband has been replaced by this.

"Almost, this is my long-term plan. The first step now is to rectify Cecil's sanitation environment."

Diablo raised his head and glanced at the countess who walked to the city model,

"But it would be too expensive, and the family doesn't have the money to make these changes."

Catherine frowned, looking at the miniature city model made entirely of mud, she admitted that this is a very grand and well-planned city, if she is allowed to live in it, she is very happy, but let her build, she thinks impossible.

"You don't have to worry about these things, it won't cost much." Diablo shook his head disapprovingly, "I came back this time and caught a lot of robbers and bandits. If they don't want to die, they can honestly treat me as free." labor."

"Aren't you afraid of their riots?" Catherine's frown deepened.

Catching those scumbags as free labor, it’s not that there are no nobles who have this kind of idea, but to really implement it, you need to invest a lot of human resources. In layman’s terms, if you want these scumbags to work, you must have a sufficient number of supervisors .

"What's there to be afraid of?" Diablo shook his head, "Dare to riot, disobey orders, and kill them on the spot! Move if you are not afraid of death!"

"But before you kill them all, how many citizens will the rioting bandits hurt?"