151: Chapter 91 Farolis’s Opportunity_3 151: Chapter 91 Farolis’s Opportunity_3 The other party did not choose to bypass him to seek greater benefits from Count Trosa but instead offered this god-given opportunity to him…
Baron Eriv silently took note of the loyalty of the person before him.
He looked at the little knight he had ennobled and felt that this person was a blessing from the gods to the Farolis Family.
Baron Thorny Flower suddenly felt fortunate that he had acted quickly in the past, snatching the three boys ahead of General Trosa.
Otherwise, this good fortune would not have fallen to the Farolis Family.
“You have given me and my companions our noble status and a home in Orland where we had no support; how could I not repay your kindness?” Leon responded with a humble demeanor, his face full of righteous words.
Indeed, that was one of the main reasons.
As for the other reason…
Leon did not dare to gamble on how the Earl of Buck would view his political opportunism of abandoning his Sealing Lord to curry favor with someone of higher standing.
Once he spoke of this intelligence, the influence of a little knight on the situation behind him would become insignificant.
How Count Trosa would use this intelligence afterwards was of no concern to him, a mere pawn.
And if the Earl of Buck disdained such disloyalty, rashly using this intelligence to ingratiate himself with someone higher without receiving a fitting reward from General Trosa.
After this affair became known to Baron Eriv and the people of the Thorny Flower family…
his own future was predictable.
You see, regardless of the faction, on this continent, feudal lords may not particularly care about the morals or even capabilities of their knights under them.
But the word “loyalty” is one quality these lords value most.
If loyalty isn’t absolute, it’s absolutely disloyal!
Although Leon didn’t feel much genuine loyalty towards Eriv,
some things were not about what you think in your heart, but about letting others see what you do.
“Balfe, pick the most reliable cavalry squad from the Guards and go back with Leon to investigate the Nightmare Forest,” Eriv ordered as he turned his head.
Then he looked at the young knight: “Remember, Leon, from now on, you are not to mention anything about the Nightmare Forest to anyone, understand?”
Leon nodded silently, sensing that his Sealing Lord did not seem eager to inform the higher-ups of the Orland Kingdom about this matter.
But that was not for a little knight like him to worry about now.
Having just presented Eriv with a great gift, Leon promptly conveyed a more pressing reality of his own situation: “My lord, I need your help with something else.
Currently, my companions’ lands are next to the Nightmare Forest, but Longka and Platon’s able-bodied men are still serving in your fortress…
“No problem, I’ll write a letter and have Balfe deliver it to the fortress commander when he returns with you, directing him to release your subjects to go home.”
Baron Eriv turned back to his seat and looking at Leon with a smile, said: “Besides, whether the forest matter is true or not, I believe you certainly haven’t lied to me about the threat of the Undead.
Well then, I shall grant you five hundred gold crowns to start building your own army to protect your territory.
And if Balfe’s investigation later proves the intelligence to be accurate…
Heh, to be honest, by that time, I won’t even know how to reward you, but trust me, I won’t let you regret your loyalty to the Farolis.”
“Thank you, my lord.”
Hearing that he could not only return to the fortress and take his troops but also receive a sizable bounty, joy bloomed across Leon’s face.
Having a generous boss behind you was comforting, with just a little support, the financial crisis in his territory vanished like smoke.
“And Leon, when you get back, take some time to send someone to the city to find the Emblem Painter and craftsmen in my castle and get your emblem and banners made as soon as possible.”
Baron Eriv said, hinting at the young man before him with a smile: “Remember to make several large square flags; you might need them quite soon….”