"Pat, you go and invite the mercenaries like Jim, and also, you go and bring the two surrendered Flying Feather mercenaries, I have something to ask them." Lorist said.
"Obey, my lord." Pat turned and walked towards the mercenaries gathered with the surrendered Flying Feather mercenaries in the distance.
The twenty mercenaries, Jim, assisted Pat in bringing the two captives over. What surprised Lorist was that the closer these mercenaries were to him, the more serious their expressions and movements seemed to be, which seemed to be somewhat respectful.
"What's wrong with you?" Lorist asked Jim.
Jim pointed to the corpses of the two golden-rank shield guards lying on the ground not far away, and added the corners of his mouth: "My lord, they, they..."
"They? Aren't they just two gold-ranked shield guards? By the way, Jim, why are there two extra people in this Flying Feather mercenary group? You haven't mentioned these two gold-ranked shield guards. .” Lorist was a little dissatisfied. Neither these mercenaries nor Steward Boris mentioned that the Feather Mercenary Corps had two gold-ranked shield guards when arranging the plan at first. One of the three major mercenary regiments in China, with more than a dozen silver-ranked masters, their strength is second to none. Butler Boris didn't know the details of the Feiyu Mercenary Corps, but it was a bit strange that these mercenaries were making a living in the mercenary world.
"No, my lord." Jim was a little anxious, for fear that Lorist would cause some misunderstanding: "We didn't even know they were back, and we haven't heard from them for more than a year. Occasionally, when we met in the tavern and asked about it, the head of the group, White-haired Adams, They joked that they went to learn art from teachers, and didn’t say where they went. We didn’t care, everyone was busy making a living, and no one cared about where they really went. So we didn’t count them Enter the list of Feiyu Mercenary Group."
"You mean to say that these two shield guards of the golden rank are famous?" Lorist became interested.
"Yes, my lord. These two shield guards are very famous twin shield guards in Windbury, the capital of the kingdom. They are twin brothers. The older brother has a fire-attribute grudge, and the younger brother has a water-attribute grudge. It is said that the two brothers have Because of the twins, they were born with the ability of telepathy, that is, there is an extreme tacit understanding between the two without speaking, and the fighting spirit attributes of the two brothers are very complementary. In the first two years, the two brothers When he was still a silver star, he teamed up against two gold-ranked opponents, dragged those two golden-ranked opponents to collapse, and finally escaped one, and was killed by their two brothers. Famous in one battle, famous noise."
"These two brothers are orphans. They were discovered by Captain Adams when they were eleven or twelve years old and took them in as adopted sons. It took a lot of effort to train them. I just heard from some friends of the Feiyu Mercenary Corps , the two brothers have lived in seclusion for more than a year in order to break through and be promoted to the golden rank. They just joined the Feiyu mercenary group two months ago, and then they met the great swordsman named Lu Yinsi under the second prince in the capital. In the competition, it took more than three hundred rounds of fierce fighting before they lost due to lack of strength. The second prince admired them very much and wanted to hire them as guards with high salaries, but they refused. This is the first time they have fought with Fei Yu mercenaries The group did the task together, unexpectedly, unexpectedly being given by an adult here, to be killed... "
Jim became more and more nervous and stuttered a little. If seeing is believing, he would never believe that the famous twin shield guards in the Kingdom of Iberia turned into two corpses lying on the ground, after the two brothers were promoted to the golden rank. At the beginning, the mercenaries like Jim surrendered because of Josk's magic arrow, and because Josk was a golden rank, they surrendered because they believed that they were not opponents. Except for Josk, these mercenaries who surrendered did not pay attention to the lord Lorist. They thought that the lord Lorist was only a black iron rank. It is impossible to occupy the castle site they guard.
Only now did the twenty mercenaries understand that the seemingly insignificant Lorist was a terrifying existence like a giant dragon, not to mention the two gold-ranked shield guards, he seemed to be strolling in the melee , but every one of Feiyu's mercenaries died under his one move and two moves, and his strikes were extremely ruthless, making all the mercenaries terrified. Especially in the final battle against Captain Adams, in just one round, Jim and Pat were killed to the point of sweating, and the hard-fought Captain Adams had his head chopped off, which made these mercenaries understand The difference in strength between myself and Lorist was why they were so cautious and respectful when they came over.
"Well, these two brothers are very powerful, no wonder they can entangle me for so long, and it took a lot of effort to deal with them." Lorist nodded, ignoring what he said, which made the mercenaries beside him thunder. You almost want to throw yourself on the ground, this is quite powerful, the two of them can fight with the Great Sword Master for 300 rounds, but they can only entangle you for less than half an hour, and you killed them. Does that mean you are stronger than the Great Sword Master? These mercenaries looked at Lorist strangely.
"Jim, I have to thank you. You extended a helping hand when we were at a disadvantage in the battle with the Flying Feather Mercenary Group. On behalf of the Norton family, I would like to express my gratitude to you. I have decided to double your bounty to show that Our family's heart of gratitude. Sodkamp, go to the warehouse to get a batch of Jinford, and give each mercenary 20 pieces." Lorist said.
"Yes, sir." Sodkamp left in a hurry, and the mercenaries who heard what Lorist said were overjoyed, cheered softly, and whispered excitedly. No one expected that Lorist would be so generous. They were a little ashamed to take action against the Flying Feather mercenaries at first, but they felt that it was worth it.
"Also, I want to ask." Lorist said, "Jim, are you willing to join our Norton family and become my knight?"
The surroundings suddenly fell silent, and everyone looked at Jim.
Jim blushed. He looked back at his companions. The eyes of some mercenaries were full of envy. In their view, becoming a family knight of a territorial noble was the best destination for mercenaries. Some mercenaries didn't take it seriously. They thought that the Norton family was troubled internally and externally, and obviously had no future. Joining such a family would be better than being a mercenary. There are also some mercenaries who are jealous in their eyes, and everyone also helped out. Why are you only invited? This is too unfair.
Jim lowered his head and thought for a long time, and then raised his head with a firm expression: "My lord, I'm just a mercenary, and now I just want to complete my lord's commission first..."
Lorist was a bit regretful, but he still waved his hands and said, "It's okay, I understand your feelings. But since I have sent an invitation, the door of the Norton family will always be open for you, and you are always welcome."
"Thank you sir..." Jim bowed deeply.
"What about you? Are you willing to join the Norton family?" Lorist looked at the nineteen mercenaries.
After a while, six mercenaries came out: "My lord, I am willing to serve you."
Lorist was very happy: "Welcome you to join, I look forward to your contribution to the family, and become family knights as soon as possible."
Six mercenaries, one silver one star, four black irons, and two bronze ranks. Willing to join at this time is undoubtedly a big supplement to the family's huge loss of force.
At this moment Sedkamp brought over a box, in which were twenty small leather purses containing twenty Goldfords. Lorist was very satisfied with Soderkamp's thoughtful handling, and ordered the bounties put in the money bags to be distributed. However, the one-star silver mercenary pointed out that since he had become a soldier of the Norton family, it was natural for him to serve the family, so there was no need to pay bonuses.
Lorist smiled: "Take it, the Norton family is not short of this money. This is a reward for you before joining the family, and you must score it clearly. It should be your reward and it should be given to you. After taking it, you go to rest. I will greet you again."
The mercenaries took the bounty and left happily in twos and threes. Some even poured out gold coins from their purses while walking and counted them. They were reluctant to put them away after counting several times. It's just that Jim hasn't left yet, and he seems to want to say something to Lorist.
Lorist noticed Jim's uneasiness and asked, "What's the matter? Jim, have you changed your mind?"
Jim replied respectfully: "Sir, I want to plead for them. They met us and are also our friends. They didn't attack your people during the battle just now, and they have been fighting us perfunctorily. Later, when Sir came over They surrendered early. I beg my lord to spare them, and let me take them to complete the commission entrusted to us by my lord."
Lorist stroked his chin and thought for a while, then said straightforwardly: "Well, since they didn't cause any loss to our Norton family, then I can let them go. For the sake of your plea, I allow you to take them away. The conditions I give them are the same as yours, do you think it will work?"
"My lord, thank you for your kindness and generosity, and I thank you on their behalf." Jim was very grateful.
"Wait, I still have to ask them a few questions." Lorist beckoned two surrendered Flying Feather mercenaries to come to him.
Lorist wanted to ask only three questions, very straightforward.
The first question is why did Commander Adams still want to resist when his subordinates fell into a trap, were surrounded and threatened by the crossbows of the city? This is too inconsistent with the code of conduct for a mercenary. They are not a regular army, nor are they armed by a lord's family. They should be like Jim and the others, thinking about their own lives, instead of letting the mercenaries of the Feiyu Mercenary Group work hard.
The answer of the two Feiyu mercenaries is very simple, because this time they transported supplies to the Northland. Before departure, the head of the Kenmais family promised Adams that as long as the Feiyu mercenary group can help the Viscount Kenmais to surrender the Norton family, then Kenmais The Si family is willing to confer a baron to Captain Adams, and divide a piece of land from the surrendered Norton family's territory as the fief of Baron Adams. After all, the territory of the Norton family is too large, and it is no problem to divide it into four or five baronies. After Captain Adams obtained the title of baron and territory, he became the vassal lord of the Kenmes family. And Captain Adams also promised his regiment members that when he became the new lord nobleman, he would accept his regiment members as family knights and family arms. That's why Adams and his team members worked so hard.
My day! After hearing the answers of the two Feiyu mercenaries, Lorist didn't know what to say. The Kenmes family's plan was really good. They used the territory of the Norton family to make a big deal for Captain Adams. No wonder Feiyu The mercenary group worked so hard to cause such heavy casualties to their guards and guards. Paralyzed, the Kenmes family really deserves to be a veteran merchant family!
The second question is that when Captain Adams was chatting with Jim in the city, he mentioned that the Kenmes family recruited retired officers and soldiers in the capital of Windbury to form a family armed force of 2,000 people. Is this true?
Both Feiyu mercenaries said that this matter was true, and an older one said that there was an inside story about this matter. The family armed forces established by the Kenmes family had the tacit approval and backing support of the second prince. At that time, these Feiyu mercenaries chatted with Captain Adams about this matter. They were worried that this armed force would affect the status of Captain Adams in the Kenmes family in the future. Captain Adams said that there is no need to worry about this matter. The family armed forces established by the second prince to support the Kenmes family is to add obstacles to the Duke Lukins, the Grand Duke of the Northland. People expressed their allegiance to Grand Duke Lukins, and hoped that the Grand Duke of the Northland would let this family army of 2,000 people enter the Northland, and they are still arguing.
The third question for Lorist was to ask about the Red River Valley Manor Castle in Viscount Kenmes, its defense facilities and guard strength, and the situation of the immigrant town.
The Feiyu mercenary group rested in the Red River Valley Manor Castle for about ten days before escorting the convoy of supplies to the castle site here, because it took them a month to drive all the way from the capital to the Northland. The two Flying Feather mercenaries knew the situation of the Red River Valley Manor Castle and the immigrant town very well, and answered every question, which made Lorist very satisfied.
After waving to the mercenary Jim to bring back the two surrendered Flying Feather mercenaries, Lorist looked at Josk and Pat: "Joe, Pat, do you still have the strength?"
"My lord, please tell me something." Josk and Pat expressed that they were still in good spirits.
"You all heard what the two Feiyu mercenaries said just now. Now the territory of the Kenmes family is very empty, and the castle of the Red River Valley Manor is in an undefended state. There are only a hundred guards in the immigrant towns. There is no The city wall. It would be rude for our Norton family to come and not go, so I decided to let the two of you pay a visit, give you an hour to prepare, and bring a team there, just bring the guards who operate the siege crossbow Go, find some more uninjured guards. If they are tired, bring some carriages and let them rest on the carriages. After occupying the Red River Valley Manor Castle and the immigrant towns, send someone to deliver a letter to me, what should be moved, Good luck. I'm going to turn that place into a piece of scorched earth, and let the Kenmes family's bamboo basket be empty." Lorist said through gritted teeth.
"Yes, my lord, we understand."
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