The Dragon Girl would never like the Lord.

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After all, if one is prepared to fight with swords, one can simply send out a knightly order.

"Stop here. Do not take another step forward without my order."

Boris Hayden was clever; he didn't bring a single soldier with him, not even a sword.

Because he knew that if the other side wanted to kill him, they wouldn't need to launch a sneak attack; they could simply send their knights to charge.

"Yes, Lord Lord!"

The knights under his command were not stupid either. After receiving the order, they all stayed quietly in place, observing the changes in the situation.

Tread-tap-

Soon, Boris Hayden arrived at the carriage. After looking through the window and seeing the man sitting inside, he immediately smiled kindly.

“Mr. Leonard Ron, congratulations! You have finally eliminated your sworn enemy, Wilson Gray.”

As he spoke, he slowly approached and began to describe things vividly.

"When I heard the news yesterday, I was so excited that I couldn't sleep all night. When I saw that they were going to send someone to find you, I took the initiative to come and congratulate you."

The saying goes, "You can't hit someone who's smiling at you," and Boris Hayden understood this principle deeply.

"Let's get in the car and talk."

Seeing that the other party was so sensible, and that they had gotten along quite well before, Ron had no intention of making things difficult for him.

After all, we are now several levels stronger than them, so there's no need to make things difficult for this minor noble.

Ron is like that; he never bullies the weak, and he would never kill a weak and kind noble.

If someone has offended him, or is a particularly wicked noble, he wouldn't hesitate to send them a genocide as a gift.

"After receiving your message yesterday, I was thinking about what gift to give as a congratulatory present. Luckily, I've been having good luck lately and unexpectedly acquired a Blood Shadow Stone."

After getting into the carriage, Boris Hayden opened a small box, revealing a red stone the size of an egg.

Although the Blood Shadow Stone isn't exactly a valuable item, such a large piece should fetch at least 300 gold coins.

Although it wasn't expensive, the sentiment was definitely there.

"Thank you for still thinking about this matter."

Ron did not refuse this small token of appreciation; it was quite normal for nobles to exchange gifts.

Unless there are special circumstances, they will usually accept it.

However, most nobles maintain a respectable facade; only they themselves know what they truly think in private.

"I killed Wilson Gray, what do you noble groups intend to do with him?"

Ron didn't waste any words and went straight to the point, asking about the other party's purpose.

"The two managers and most of the nobles want to invite you to join the Northern Noble Group so that we can help each other and support each other in times of crisis."

Boris Hayden did not mention the lengthy argument or Tulls Jesse's desire to start a war.

Because he knew that if he said that, the other party would absolutely not be able to join the Northern noble group.

This is his way of handling things: trying not to offend either side and avoiding conflict as much as possible.

"Joining the noble group is out of the question. I just want to protect this territory in the valley. I don't have much ambition. This large territory is enough for me to develop."

If his strength cannot be improved quickly, Ron really has this idea.

But with the ability to mass-produce Holy Knight potions, and with Phyllis having awakened an even stronger bloodline, there's little point in her staying to guard this place.

“Mr. Ron, I completely understand your thoughts. If I had a choice, I would also prefer to be alone.”

Boris Hayden did not press the issue of winning him over, because he knew that mentioning it once was enough.

Saying too much will ruin the point.

“Since you don’t want to join, I will take the message back. You can rest assured about Wilson Gray’s death; we will pretend it never happened.”

After saying this, Boris Hayden leaned closer and lowered his voice to speak:

"Be careful, Turs Jesse. If anything changes on the noble group's side, I will send a knight to inform you in advance."

The beginning was all polite talk, but only the last sentence was the truth.

He was also trying to win over the man in front of him.

"If you encounter any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me."

Ron was quite surprised by his reminder, but he didn't completely believe it.

After all, you can know a person's face but not their heart. If the other party really brings some information in advance, you can still help them out if it doesn't affect your own interests.

Boris Hayden was quite excited to hear Ron's answer.

He felt that if the alliance ran into problems, this side might have a chance to survive.

Of course, Boris Hayden is a smart man; he knows the principle that you can't get anything without giving something in return.

He chatted for a while longer before leaving, though he didn't manage to recruit Leonard Ron into the aristocratic group.

But I've already made some initial progress in getting along with the other party.

This made Boris Hayden feel that the trip was worthwhile. If he could bring back some information, it would be helpful should anything happen to the aristocratic group in the future.

He also has a way out...

This is the current state of the Northern noble groups: each harboring their own ulterior motives, vying for interests while preparing to make a clean getaway at any moment...

This is the fundamental reason why Ron looks down on this rabble.

Chapter 139 The slut maid is begging for mercy again! March into the Misty Forest and annihilate the orcs!

Outside the valley, inside the carriage.

Fiona gently placed her round, pert buttocks on the soft sofa and took off her shoes and socks.

Her small, fair feet, encased in a black bodysuit, gently caressed the man's calves.

"Master is really different now; even nobles are sending him gifts."

Fiona would never have dared to dream of something like this before. Although the gift wasn't very valuable, it was still worth several hundred gold coins.

This symbolizes that the man's authority has been initially established.

The fact that he killed Wilson Gray and seized Valley Territory made many nobles wary and eager to befriend him.

This is how the world of the nobility is: weak nobles have no status whatsoever and can only be bullied and crushed.

Only by becoming powerful can one gain attention and respect, and only then will other nobles send gifts and visit.

"This is nothing. You'll know what true glory is when you're granted a fief and a noble title."

Although Ron wasn't one to show off, he was still very excited at the thought of being officially granted a knighthood in the future.

Normally, being a baron is nothing to be proud of; he's just the lowest-ranking nobleman.

However, if they capture Lake Bethley next year, the territory will be enormous.

Including the Valley Territory, the swampy area that has been developed is estimated to be at least over a thousand square kilometers.

A baron's territory is roughly several tens of square kilometers, a viscount's is one or two hundred square kilometers, and an earl's territory is much larger, ranging from five or six hundred square kilometers to over a thousand or even two thousand square kilometers.

If Ron conquers Lake Bethley, he will undoubtedly become the baron with the largest territory in history.

A title is just a name; true strength is the real truth.

"At that time, everyone in the Leonard family will be proud of you."

Just thinking about the day she was conferred a title made Fiona extremely excited, and her two delicate white feet dangled back and forth.

Damn Ron~

Once they receive a formal title, they'll definitely treat themselves even worse!

They'll definitely come up with a lot of strange things.

“Fiona, it seems you’ve gotten used to it now, and you want to play me for a fool whenever you get the chance.”

Ron didn't dislike his maid's actions; on the contrary, he somewhat enjoyed them.

If he hadn't been promoted to Holy Knight and hadn't obtained the illustration, he probably wouldn't have been able to withstand it.

Ron seems to have inexhaustible energy right now, and he's quite enjoying that feeling.

"It's because Master always likes SeSe so much. If the maid doesn't help, he'll probably have to go find Fria and the others again."

Fiona crossed her arms over her chest, showing a look of disgust.

"But master, please don't have any strange thoughts. Maids are disgusted by this kind of thing and think that master is disgusting, but they have no choice but to do it."

As she said this, she turned her pretty face to the side;

"Besides, Master is far too weak; a maid would never like a master like that~"

I don't like masters or anything like that~

I've always disliked my owner~

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