Chapter 515: Assaulting the Legend

The victory banquet at Miwu Castle was held as scheduled.

This was the King's reward for the victors of the war; from Dukes and Marquises down to nameless Knights, as long as they performed outstandingly in the war and were nominated, they would receive rewards.

Luoning did a simple count, and the number of Honorary Knights ennobled in this battle alone already exceeded thirty.

Those minor nobles who responded to the war, although they did not receive a promotion in rank, were given generous rewards in money and material goods.

As for the main forces, such as Earl Yiben of Shuangfeng Ridge and the late Viscount of Black Jade Bay who died on the battlefield, they were granted the camps they had captured—which originally belonged to the Telixiya Kingdom—as their fiefs, just like Watchtower.

Of course, the most eye-catching person at this banquet was undoubtedly Luoning, who, as the Marquis of Yueguang Valley, was promoted as expected to the fourth Duke of the Auduin Kingdom—the Conqueror Duke.

It is worth mentioning that this ennoblement was very formal and grand; in addition to the oath, Bruno had also prepared an agreement and provided an interpretation of the title "Conqueror," letting the nobles participating in the banquet know that Luoning would fight for the Auduin Kingdom and would conquer a vast territory for the Auduin Kingdom.

At dawn, the banquet had ended.

Lulansi and Luoning were talking in the study, the former reading the appointment letter over and over again.

"His Majesty is still very worried that you might harbor ulterior motives."

He said with a smile: "Whether it is the public announcement or this appointment letter, both emphasize that you must be loyal to the Auduin Family."

"Since strength cannot bind me, naturally he can only try to find a way through morality."

Luoning took the two cups of hot water that Blanche brought over and handed one to Lulansi: "This is a drink concocted by Aierlong, called 'Awakening Dew'; although it has no special effects, this taste that is bitter at first and sweet later is quite good."

Lulansi took the cup, took a sip, and nodded incessantly, "It's much better than the spice-infused drinks I usually have; send me some more when you have the chance."

Blanche smiled and said: "There is plenty in Yueguang City; after we go back, I will have someone send it to you."

"Then I'll thank you in advance!"

After Blanche went down, Lulansi coughed and said in a low voice: "Some things are not easy to say in front of Blanche; you two should have a child sooner rather than later. I've heard that the greater the gap in strength, the smaller the chance of having children."

"Uh, there's such a thing?" Luoning was slightly surprised; he had never heard of it.

Lulansi straightened his body and stroked his beard, "I heard it from others, too."

He changed the subject, "Now that you are a Duke, what are your long-term plans?"

Luoning pondered slightly.

After becoming a Duke, his daily check-in reward was five times what it was before, and he could obtain 695 Attribute Points and 575 Energy Essence every month.

After completing the "Famous Throughout the World" achievement at the Duke level, the next level required Luoning to become a "King."

"His Majesty has already promised me that after the Telixiya Kingdom is wiped out, he will allow me to establish my own country; this is my goal for the next stage."

A light shone in Lulansi's eyes.

Although he was not very interested in the promotion of his own rank, if he could see his grandson become the ruler of a country one day, this was something he would be very happy to see.

"How can I help you?"

Lulansi asked: "Although I don't want to participate in the Battle of Miwu City, I will fight in the subsequent expedition against Telixiya. Since His Majesty has appointed you as the Expedition General and Frontline Commander, you can mobilize both me and my troops."

"I plan to transfer Maiken to the front line, but in this way, the defensive power of Zilei Territory will lack top-tier combat strength, so I want you to help me keep an eye on that side."

"You still want to deal with Andreya?"

Mentioning this name, a coldness flashed across Lulansi's face, "It's just a pity there's no chance; he fears your power and hasn't continued to provoke us."

"Although I look kind, I am also very vengeful."

Luoning said: "I still remember what he did to me with Screaming Island and even Feilunsibao, as well as what he did to you and the Wushan Family."

"Although there is no reason or opportunity now, I believe there will be in the future; even if there isn't, we can create opportunities."

Bruno only emphasized Luoning's loyalty to Auduin, but did not stipulate that Luoning could not have conflicts or disputes with other nobles.

When he was still a Baron, he was assassinated by the Skull Society, and later he experienced several dangerous situations in the Colosseum and the Screaming Sea; although the direct person involved was Earl Aosen, the other party's cooperation with the Vila Principality was obvious to all.

Luoning was not pursuing it for the time being, but that did not mean he had forgotten those things or written off the grudges with the other party.

"Fine, I will help you look after Zilei Territory; it just so happens that Black Pine Mountain is quite close to there. This place, which has been occupied by the Black Gold Brotherhood for many years, is also due for development."

Lulansi stood up, "I won't disturb your rest. If you have any matters or arrangements, feel free to send someone to find me at Wushan Castle. Although you are a Duke now, Wushan Castle will always be your home; come home and visit when you have time."

"I will, Grandfather!" Luoning stood up to see him off.

After a while, Blanche walked in and said with a smile: "I have always had the impression of Grandfather as his title suggests, a raging Thunder, thinking he was a person with a bad temper and full of violence, but in reality, he feels very kind."

"He is like this to those close to him. And he has changed a lot, too."

Recalling the time they spent together over the past few years, this old man had helped him a great deal, and he felt very grateful in his heart.

"Alright Blanche, we have a busy time ahead of us, and I need your help."

Luoning changed the subject.

Blanche smiled and bowed to Luoning: "Please speak, my respected Conqueror Duke; your orders are the beacon guiding me, the direction for me to move forward!"

Luoning stepped forward and pinched her little cheek; she was truly becoming more and more mischievous.

"Next, I need to complete the detailed population registration for Miwu City and Watchtower as quickly as possible."

He walked to the desk; he was now the master of Miwu Castle, but judging from the data collected from Earl Wulaer, much information was missing.

"No problem, I can get this done with my people."

Luoning nodded and added: "Just arrange for others to do it; you don't need to overwork yourself. After this is done, see how many people Watchtower needs to reach one hundred thousand, and I will transfer that many people over from Miwu City."

Blanche blinked, feeling a bit curious: "Why do you need to make Watchtower reach one hundred thousand people?"

Luoning gave a mysterious smile and patted her head: "This is a ladder leading to power."

Blanche did not understand, but that did not stop her from thinking this matter was very profound.

In addition to these two things, Luoning also needed to redistribute the land of Watchtower and Miwu City.

The nobles, Knights, and Free Citizens who previously lived on this land, except for Pulaxiduo, had all become prisoners.

The land of the prisoners naturally all had to be confiscated by Luoning.

From the moment he became the master of Miwu City, the fields no longer had private attributes; all of them had to be allocated by him, and then new planting techniques and new tax schemes would be implemented.

Of course, the first two things were the most important.

Luoning could not help but glance at the Attribute Panel.

He already had 18,868 Attribute Points, and was still 5,764 points away from breaking through to become Legendary.

As long as he turned Watchtower and Miwu City into large cities with populations exceeding one hundred thousand, his Gongchengluedi achievement could be completed.

At that time, not only would he be able to break through to Legendary, but even Ruidar would be able to advance along with him.

Legendary, just around the corner! (End of chapter)