inspire-indiana Chapter 295 Chiffon Knight
Chapter 295 Chiffon Knight
Chapter 299 Chiffon Knight
Autumn July 9th.
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The sky is dimly bright.
Chiffon woke up.
Today is a holiday, no need to work.
Some people didn't get out of bed until the sun was high in the sky, rubbed their eyes, stood in the sun at their doorstep for a while, and then went back to sleep.
The children were the happiest, running and playing wildly in groups throughout the streets and alleys.
Some people started drinking happily in the tavern early in the morning, saying they wouldn't leave until they were drunk. But before they had even finished digesting their breakfast, they collapsed on the ground and passed out.
Some people even took their homemade fishing rods and went fishing in the Zhouxue River, but unfortunately they didn't catch a single fish fry in several hours.
On the day of the Autumn Harvest Festival, everyone has arranged their own entertainment.
Above the clouds, however, the atmosphere was not so relaxed.
Today, Jiange is exceptionally solemn and dignified. The 500-acre garden is quiet, with only the rustling of the wind through the flowers and grass.
The main hall of Yitian was packed with people.
Near the lord's throne, Chief Minister Wendy, dressed in a dark blue suit, looked serious.
Behind her stood the heads of various departments of the city hall: the craftsmen's department, the agriculture department, the harvesting department, the sanitation department, the animal husbandry department, the marketing department, the law court, the orphanage, and so on, all standing in order.
Further on are the managers of various residential communities in the inner city.
These are all elderly people who were nominated by the community themselves and have high prestige; each of them stands ramrod straight.
On the other side of the center of the main hall, more than 500 imperial guards stood in several rows, their postures as straight as pine trees, motionless.
Behind the Imperial Guards were sergeants and captains of the city defense forces and the servants' corps. None of the soldiers wore armor; instead, they were all dressed in dark-colored dress uniforms.
The entire hall was completely silent.
Everyone looked at the lord on the throne.
Richard leaned back in his chair, dressed in a dark black suit with a storm cloud pattern embroidered in gold thread on the collar.
He looked around the hall, his gaze sweeping over the faces of the people in the room.
He then stood up, took a sword from the sword rack next to the throne, and slowly walked down the steps of the throne.
He stopped in the center of the main hall.
"Karl".
Karl stepped forward from the very front of the Imperial Guard formation, the clanging of armor ringing out crisply in the quiet hall.
He walked up to Richard, knelt on one knee, placed his right fist against his left chest, and lowered his head.
Richard said in a deep voice, "Since you pledged your loyalty to me, you have protected my safety, commanded the army, and never retreated."
"I still remember that when we were in the Black Pine Forest, and our group was attacked by the Rock Armor Earth Dragon, your legs were trembling and your longsword was trembling, but you did not hesitate at all and drew your sword to block in front of me."
Carl's shoulders jerked violently.
At that time, he was not familiar with Richard, did not know what kind of person he was, and did not even know whether this pioneering territory could survive its first winter.
But he was a guard, and a guard's duty was to protect the lord from harm and be ready to sacrifice himself at any time, so he drew his sword.
Richard smiled slightly and said, "From that day on, I knew that you were someone I could trust and entrust with important responsibilities."
Karl's eyes reddened.
"Today, I declare myself Lord Chiffon, Lord of the Chaotic Stone Forest, and a hereditary viscount of the Star Empire..."
Richard drew his sword, the blade pressed against Karl's shoulder: "You are hereby appointed Chief Knight of Chiffon!"
These words caused a slight commotion throughout the hall.
More than 500 imperial guards gripped their sword hilts tightly at the same time; some bit their lips, while others' chests heaved violently.
Knight rank!
That's the threshold to becoming a nobleman!
In the Star Continent, knights are considered the most basic noble class; they have no fiefdoms and their positions cannot be inherited.
But the one who receives the knighthood becomes a true "knight-lord," separating him from the common people.
More importantly, the knights were the main force of the pioneering lords, and if Richard were to grant land in the future, the knights would be the top priority candidates.
They are the lord's sword and the lord's seed; in every new territory, a family will grow in their name.
Although it is unlikely that Karl will be granted a fiefdom, it represents the highest honor!
They turned things around!
Richard, holding the Kaiyang Sword, gently tapped Karl's shoulder three times, completing the oldest investiture ceremony.
"Sir Karl, I bestow upon you this Kaiyang Sword, hoping you will uphold the knight's will, wielding this sword for Chiffon, and living forever for Chiffon!"
Karl raised his head, his eyes reddening, his lips trembling slightly, and respectfully accepted the Kaiyang Sword with both hands.
He served in the Wolf Army for over twenty years, rising from a reserve soldier to a high-ranking legion, and then being relegated to the Chiffon Legion.
He once thought that this was all he would ever be, but ever since he pledged allegiance to Richard, he has achieved everything he never dared to dream of!
"I will fight for chiffon forever, until the end of my life, and I will honor the banner of chiffon until it shines brightly."
The applause was thunderous!
From Wendy to the ministers of the city hall, to the stewards of the civic community, and finally to the sergeants of the city guard and the sergeants, everyone was applauding and celebrating.
The soldiers all looked eager.
They knew that the sword bestowed upon them by the lord was very unique and divine.
This isn't for fighting; it's for being passed down as a family heirloom!
After Carl stood up, Richard smiled and patted him on the shoulder.
He knew it was time when he saw those swords in the Hall of Famous Swords.
Now that Chiffon City is built and the floating castle is in place, we shouldn't be stingy with what's due to them.
As for Im and the other eight, they were still a little lacking in experience, but they knew in their hearts that it was only a matter of time.
The ceremony ended, and the crowd dispersed.
Richard had planned to reward himself by picking out a few sets of uniforms for the maids.
Unexpectedly, Lina came to report that Washi of the Wag tribe had arrived and was waiting outside the city to report on the progress of the exploration.
Richard is having a hard time keeping his composure.
Those green-butts really know how to pick their days, coming over during the autumn harvest festival, probably hoping to smuggle more grain back home.
outside the city.
Wa Shitou, along with several orcs, squatted under the shade of a tree by the roadside. Their skin, tanned green and shiny from the sun, looked at the people outside the city with curiosity.
Upon seeing Richard arrive, he grinned, revealing two fangs, and laughed like a 300-pound child.
"My lord! Happy Harvest Festival!"
Richard looked him up and down. After not seeing him for a while, his green buttocks had gotten even greener, probably from being bloated with oil and fat.
"You certainly know how to pick a day."
Wa Shitou scratched his head, chuckled, and pulled out a huge piece of parchment pieced together from behind him.
"My lord, this is a map of the trade route explored by the Varg tribe. Please take a look."
The parchment was covered with dense drawings, clearly marking mountains, rivers, canyons, and water sources.
Several routes were repeatedly outlined in thick, clearly indicating that they had been carefully selected.
Wa Shi Tou pointed to the markings on the parchment and began his report.
"Sir, start from here, head east over the first mountain, and there's a natural pass, wide enough for two oxcarts to pass side by side. Beyond the pass is a flat area, suitable for setting up camp."
His fingers moved across the parchment.
"If we go another half a day to the east, there is a small stream. We marked the bank of the stream so that the caravan can replenish its water there in the future."
"The most difficult part is the third mountain, which is very steep. However, we found an old path halfway up the mountain. We don't know if it was made by wild animals or if someone had walked on it before. If we widen it a little, the oxcart should be able to get through."
"Once you cross the fifth mountain, you'll reach the border of the Cape Region, and the road ahead will be much easier."
Richard carefully examined every mark on the parchment; these green-bottomed guys were really working hard.
"good."
He nodded and ordered Im, who was with him, to put the parchment away.
The barren mountains to the east are not like the black pine forest. There are mountains everywhere, and it is not easy to find a smooth road that can be traveled by oxcart, and there is a water supply point along the way.
"I'll give you a batch of tools like picks and shovels later. Repair as much as you can before winter."
"If the progress satisfies me, I will reward the Wag tribe with 30,000 kilograms of wheat, 5,000 kilograms of beef, 100,000 kilograms of firewood, and 1,000 kilograms of wool, so that you can have a good winter."
Upon hearing this, Wa Shitou's eyes widened like copper bells, and the other Wagers were no better off, their mouths watering.
No need to say anything, I'll kowtow first as a sign of respect!
The five orcs all knelt down with a thud, kowtowing repeatedly, sobbing with excitement.
"Thank you, my lord!!"
"The Wag tribe will work hard and live up to your expectations!!"
Next, Richard chatted with Wa Shitou for a bit and asked if he knew about the attack on the major tribes in the Cape region.
Of course, Wa Shi Tou didn't know, but he gave Richard an unexpected message.
"Wood!" Wa Shitou scratched his butt without any regard for appearances and said, "The great nobles of the North are demanding that the large tribes prepare a lot of large timbers, apparently to build many ships."
shipbuilding?
Go to sea!
Richard was suddenly startled!