[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor":3,"chapter-farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-442":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Farming with Entries: From Lord to Emperor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},561495,812,"Chapter 442 - 243: Knight Squad? Knight Order!","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-442",442,"\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the late spring, Black Pine Ridge finally shook off the chilly grip of winter, as the gentle hand of spring breeze took over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this most comfortable season, Markulu shed his heavy bear fur coat and sat on horseback, his gaze sweeping across the vast convoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merchant convoy stretched like a giant dragon for hundreds of meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dozen carriages rolled over the muddy dirt road, crossing the boundary between the town and Black Pine Ridge with a low creaking sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriages were loaded with grains, seeds, and various daily supplies, followed by hundreds of ragged refugees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the convoy were fifty well-equipped soldiers, and behind them was a guard team selected from the refugees, clutching long spears and nervously watching everything around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, scores of figures appeared in front of the convoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Markulu reined in his horse, his gaze fixed on the flag within the team ahead, then he looked up at the eagle circling in the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s Black Pine Ridge’s patrol team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Black Pine Ridge’s patrol team donned exquisite chain armor and carried longbows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, a young strong man rode forward, immediately showing his badge, shouting,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is Lord Markulu Wheel?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Markulu exerted a bit of pressure with his foot, urging his horse forward, and revealed the badge insignia of the convoy supervisor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning, Lord Markulu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man slightly nodded in greeting,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am Hark Giant Wood, captain of the first patrol team of the South, now responsible for taking over the convoy escort until reaching Frost Leaf Town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Captain Hark.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Markulu smiled, \"With you and your team, I can rest assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patrol team captain didn’t exchange pleasantries, slightly nodding in response, then turned around and waved to his team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers of the patrol team quickly dispersed to both sides of the convoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the patrol team took over the security for a short while, a captain with a bushy beard drove his horse to Markulu’s side,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Baron Rod’s team has come to assist, we should take our leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Dis, there’s no need to be in a hurry, is there?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Markulu hesitated for a moment, then invited, \"You’ve worked hard escorting us all the way, why not rest for two days at Frost Leaf Town, and give me a chance to properly thank you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need, we were just carrying out the tasks assigned by our Viscount.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dis smiled, \"Task completed, we should head back; there’s more waiting for us to handle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, then I won’t delay your journey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Markulu dismounted, took out a heavy pouch from his bundle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your escort all the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Markulu’s voice was loud, as he presented the pouch to Dis with both hands, \"This is a reward for your brothers’ hard work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dis waved his hand, his tone firm, \"Viscount insisted that we do not accept rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He met Markulu’s eyes with a hint of sincerity,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Viscount wishes to establish friendship with Frost Leaf Town, this escort is our Viscount’s gesture of goodwill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Markulu nodded,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will pass on Viscount Giant Bear’s kindness, but please accept these meager copper coins.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Markulu pushed the pouch forward,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be polite, it’s for the brothers to drink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And we welcome everyone to Frost Leaf Town anytime; I’ll join you all for a good drink then!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dis hesitated for a moment, accepted the pouch, his lips slightly curled, \"Alright, thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s me who should be thankful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Markulu said with a smile, \"Looking forward to next time we meet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, goodbye.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dis then turned and waved, twenty soldiers turned their horses around, heading towards the distant desert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Markulu watched as Dis and his men left, then returned his gaze to the refugees and caravans behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Markulu exchanged a smile with the patrol team captain, \"Let’s depart, Captain Hark.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patrol team captain waved, shouting loudly, \"Depart, return to Frost Leaf Town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The convoy resumed moving, wheels crushing the mud, slowly advancing towards Frost Leaf Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far behind the convoy, in the pine woods, a man in tattered clothes stopped, watching the convoy leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The number of these refugees could be around eight hundred... Can Black Pine Ridge sustain this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He murmured softly, eyes full of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never mind, it’s not my concern; these are matters for the lords to ponder.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man lay down on the ground, slowly retreating backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several days later, in the basement of Rose Manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, it was truly witnessed by Gray Rat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skinny man knelt before Lady Rose,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least eight hundred, maybe even more!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I believe it, recently everyone near the border knows Baron Black Pine Ridge is collecting slaves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Rose gently stroked the ruby ring on her finger, her eyes gleaming with a hint of curiosity,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, can Frost Leaf Town sustain so many people?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skinny man bowed his head, his voice respectful, \"Madam, their convoy had plenty of food, maybe it’s for the refugees to eat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frost Leaf Town recently took in six to seven hundred refugees, even ten carts of grains won’t be enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Rose frowned deeply, \"Frost Leaf Town is truly an enigma... No other news?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No more news lately...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The skinny man swallowed, his hands trembling slightly under his cloak,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Black Pine Ridge’s defense is too tight; our men were caught just entering the desert.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the spies you sent?\" Lady Rose showed some displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ivan... no one knows where he went, some say he died of exhaustion, some say he was taken away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Taken where?\" Lady Rose squinted and pursued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t, don’t know, we haven’t found him for quite a while now...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You people are really useless, can’t even bring back a shred of news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",960,"2026-05-30T15:19:45.195Z","2026-06-01T04:31:34.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","bda907a30a427565b8026eb5aeecc6705c245a86ee5448683f542c2573345274","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-443","farming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-chapter-441",776,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffarming-with-entries-from-lord-to-emperor-cover.jpg"]