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They managed to hold onto the bottom line of the upper-level combat strength of the baronial territory.
Therefore, initially, the butler Leon had no objection to the young master's strategy of developing the military power of Blackrock Territory and wholeheartedly agreed.
But what he never actually said was...
While strengthening its own military power, it should also try to find allies and backers outside.
The first thing Butler Leon thought of was seeking refuge with some of the powerful churches in the Kingdom of Grey.
But the reason he didn't mention it to Arthur was quite simple.
Arthur is Richard's son, the son of the eighth prince who once disdained cooperating with any church.
When Richard was young, he was arrogant and offended many church forces.
He treated church members who wanted to support or curry favor with him by basically beating and kicking them.
Actually, there used to be a church in Blackrock Territory that was developing its followers here.
However, after Richard took over as Lord of Blackrock.
They flocked to this scourge of the church, fleeing Blackrock Territory overnight without even packing their belongings.
Although Richard did nothing after arriving in Blackrock Territory at that time.
Therefore, because of Richard's identity as his son, the butler Leon suppressed his desire to seek the church's protection.
However, Arthur's return this time brought him another surprise and change.
Although he was somewhat afraid of his young master's ability to cause trouble, he still sincerely admired his talent as a lord.
Since taking over as Lord of Blackrock a month and a half ago, he has brought about tremendous changes to the landscape of this remote region.
Let's get back to the main topic.
Arthur then spoke to his steward, Leon, about a young Westerlands merchant named Levy who had been brought back by Linton, the workshop's deputy manager.
After recounting the month-long test he had set with Levi, he humbly asked Leon:
"Butler Leon, the Ink Crystal Mine is the economic lifeline of my Black Rock Territory."
The mining of black crystals is a matter that cannot be compromised.
Therefore, I would like to ask you to look after this young Western merchant for the next month, providing him with the necessary assistance while ensuring he doesn't cause any trouble.
"Yes, young master."
The butler, Leon, agreed without hesitation.
Arthur continued:
"By the way, did anything major happen in Blackrock Territory while I was away for ten days?"
"Young Master, some things have indeed happened."
After a moment of contemplation, the butler Leon told Arthur the truth about what had recently happened:
"That started four days ago."
Another monster disturbance has occurred in the western wasteland adjacent to the Monster Forest.
However, according to Gu Fu, a patrolman in the western wilderness area, the scale and harm caused by the wolf pack were much smaller than the previous one.
Therefore, I dispatched fifty soldiers, including Gao Wen, to the Western Wilderness to suppress the rebellion.
In the end, the Warcraft disturbance was resolved without major incident.
It's worth mentioning that the new knight loyal to his young master, Gawain, single-handedly resolved the commotion caused by the leader of the disturbance, a late-stage Tier 2 magical beast, the Blazing Rhino.
The butler, Leon, paused for a moment before continuing:
"Furthermore, there is the recent development of Linfeng Village and Hanwu Village."
The forging workshop has successfully entered the operational phase.
The workshop mobilized its artisans to repair one-third of the soldiers' equipment lost in the battle to annihilate the Wind Wolves.
The processing of the looted Wind Wolf carcass is also nearing completion.
The wolf meat and animal skin coats produced have been transported to the Blackrock Fortress barracks, greatly replenishing the military supplies.
Of course, there was another matter that the young master was very concerned about, which has also been completed.
At this point, the butler Leon smiled knowingly.
"The knight's gear that Mr. Lawson crafted for me!?"
Arthur immediately guessed what the butler Leon was referring to, and his eyes lit up.
"Exactly."
Butler Leon nodded as he watched his young master display an unusual expression of undisguised joy, like a child who had just received a new toy.
Subsequently.
He led Arthur to the training room that Arthur usually used.
When the training room door opened.
Arthur's gaze instantly locked onto a brand-new set of knight's gear hanging on the iron rack:
The first thing that caught his eye was a full suit of armor, predominantly black with red patterns.
Undoubtedly, these crimson patterns represent the rune-forging skills of a level-two rune craftsman.
Like vibrant blood vessels, it meanders across the surface of the armor, starting from the robust shoulder armor, along the breastplate, abdomen, and finally to the sturdy leg armor.
The lines flow naturally and smoothly, creating a powerful and expressive effect.
Next up was a knight's armored sword with a broad blade.
The blade was also engraved with mysterious runes, as if they were bursting out from the meticulously crafted hilt.
Finally, there was a tall, straight lance, over two meters long.
The spearhead was sharp and pointed straight at the sky, seemingly capable of piercing through the heavens.
The shaft of the spear is decorated with staggered blood-red patterns, echoing the armor and the armed sword.
The entire set of knight's equipment exudes a fiery, blood-red romance amidst its cold metallic texture.
soon.
Arthur stood before the set of knightly gear meticulously crafted for him by a level-two rune blacksmith.
He simply picked it up and waved it around a bit.
He played with it with great interest, his eyes revealing undisguised satisfaction.
At this time.
Butler Leon began to explain the knight's gear to Arthur:
Lawson said he had fought the young master and knew that the young master was physically strong.
Therefore, he crafted this set of knight equipment according to half the specifications of a silver-rank knight.
The armor, lance, and sword all contain a suitable amount of fire-attribute energy crystals to match the young master's "Flame Lion Breathing Technique".
At the same time, this set of knight equipment is also engraved with a special set of level one runes, which can maximize the output of the young master's Flame Wave when activated in battle.
According to that shameless Lawson, it can reach strength close to a level two rune.
Finally, the butler, Leon, couldn't hold back any longer and cursed Lawson.
Lawson, who was far away in Rinfeng Village and overseeing the forging workshop, sneezed as if sensing something.
He gave a thoughtful "hmm" and then returned to his forging work.
Back in Blackrock Fortress.
Butler Leon resumed his serious demeanor:
Lawson named this set of knight's gear "The Scars of Blood".
"Mr. Lawson's taste in names is really hard to compliment."
Upon hearing the name, Arthur couldn't help but grin and chuckle as he made a sarcastic remark.
"Haha, young master is absolutely right."
Butler Leon echoed this, bursting into laughter, his previously composed demeanor vanishing once more.
But soon.
He seemed to have thought of something important again, and stopped laughing:
"By the way, young master, would you like to know who delivered this set of knight's gear to you?"
"Who?"
Hearing this, Arthur already knew the answer in his heart, but he still asked.
Butler Leon replied:
"It's Miss Lani."
After settling things at the forge, she returned to Frostraven Town intending to rest for a few days.
She should be strolling around the lord's manor now.
Chapter 80 Lani's Second Eye Contact
The perspective shifts to the lord's manor.
Lani, dressed in a white dress, strolled along the tree-lined path, humming a melodious tune.
At the end of the tree-lined path is a pavilion in the classical architectural style.
She stopped humming and walked into the pavilion.
As she walked along, she unexpectedly caught a glimpse of a girl leaning against a pillar, which was partially obscured by the pavilion pillar.
The girl had youthful features and was two or three years younger than her.
Her hair was ruffled by the wind, like an unripe green apricot, appearing thin and frail in the twilight.
"Hello, little one."
Lani, with an air of familiarity, sat down opposite the girl and greeted her warmly:
"My name is Lani, what's yours?"
Upon seeing a stranger arrive, the girl lowered her eyes shyly and responded with a slightly frightened tone:
"My name is Weiwei."
After saying that, she pursed her lips and nervously shrugged her shoulders, like a startled rabbit.
"Weiwei, your name is so beautiful."
Lani noticed that Vivi was somewhat timid, so she deliberately kept her distance from the girl.
Subsequently.
She tilted her head and used one hand to support the chin of her pretty face.
After a brief moment of silence.
She spoke again:
"Miss Vivi, it seems you're waiting for someone here?"
Lani sensed a longing in Vivi's lowered eyes.
"um, yes."
Lani's friendliness and appropriate distance gradually gave Vivi the courage to communicate.
She was no longer like a frightened rabbit; her shoulders relaxed, and she weakly looked up at Lani.
When Weiwei finally saw the girl who was only two or three years older than her, she was stunned.
She was stunned by Lani's graceful figure in her white dress.
But what caught Vivi's eye the most was the silver necklace hanging around Lani's neck.