System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 1307 - 344: Lynn? Is He Worthy?

Listening to Ludovico’s words.

Gai Mier and Porter, along with other free nobles, nodded with a softened expression.

Ludovico continued: "Apart from the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps."

"Not long ago, the Lord of Morgan Town, Lynn of the Fire of Lorraine, sent an emissary to my residence."

"Lynn asked this envoy to convey an intention of cooperation and invited me to Morgan Town for a face-to-face meeting."

The free nobles instantly widened their eyes, curiously watching Ludovico.

They indeed had not expected such behavior from Lord Lynn of Morgan Town.

Ludovico’s words continued.

"For the sake of Kakasong City as a whole, for the heritage and continuation of us free nobles, I took a carriage to Lynn’s territory."

"On Lynn’s land, I saw a lot!"

"A vast amount of labor force, vast tracts of farmland, numerous red brick houses for living..."

"Dozens of chimneys smoking from workshops, long paved red brick roads..."

"And at least four to five thousand armored soldiers!"

Thud, thud!

Upon the last sentence.

Ludovico tapped the table twice with his right finger, reminding orally.

"Gentlemen, please take note."

"I said, at least four to five thousand armored soldiers!"

"Fully armed soldiers, clad in standard armor, donning iron helmets, wielding weapons!"

The expressions of the free nobles turned heavy and tense.

Including Megan, who was sitting not far from Ludovico, felt the same way.

Because Ludovico hadn’t informed her.

The extent of Lord Lynn’s military strength!

Ludovico continued.

"Lynn’s military strength is too mighty!"

"With the military power Lynn possesses, he can easily obliterate Simo and his Church."

"Indeed, if Lynn wishes, he could directly dispatch an army of armored soldiers to lay siege to Kasong City!"

The free nobles lowered their heads under Ludovico’s gaze.

Unable to meet Ludovico’s eyes directly.

Ludovico sighed.

"Precisely because Lynn is so powerful, I dare not request him for military aid on our behalf."

"Because, in my view, with such military power, if Lynn conceives any untoward intentions and wants to seize Kasong City, welcoming him into the city has us utterly defenseless!"

The free nobles nodded in agreement.

Merely considering that Lynn’s soldiers all wear standard armor is one thing.

But the sole number of four to five thousand soldiers already surpasses the size of the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps several times over!

Ludovico’s gaze swept across the free nobles with a deep voice.

"In addition, what disturbs me most is..."

"Lynn even wants us, the free noble families, to pledge allegiance to him, families that have been passed down for dozens of generations!"

Wow!

A burst of exclamations erupted from Gai Mier, Porter, and the free nobles.

"Lord Lynn... Is he crazy?"

"A lord from who knows where, daring to demand our allegiance?"

"Utterly presumptuous!"

"Lynn? How dare he?"

"..."

Listening to the free nobles’ scolding discussions, Ludovico inwardly relaxed.

Indeed.

As long as it involves these free nobles’ interests, their emotions would explode, and they would resist!

Ludovico concluded: "That is why I intend to hire the Furious Giant Bear to fight on our behalf!"

The free nobles nodded in consensus once more.

Ludovico continued: "But hiring the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps comes at a tremendous cost."

"Hiring the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps requires fifteen hundred gold pounds!"

The free nobles exchanged glances.

Fifteen hundred gold pounds is not much for these free nobles, who have a legacy of a dozen generations.

If necessary, each of their families could contribute such an amount of gold pounds.

However.

They prefer a solution to their impending crisis without any cost.

Ludovico immediately grasped the minds of the free nobles before him.

He removed his arms supporting the table and leaned against the wooden chair’s backrest, saying casually.

"As the initiator of the second late-night meeting, I can provide eight hundred gold pounds for the hiring matters.

"The remaining seven hundred gold pounds... I need your assistance."

Upon hearing Ludovico’s words, Gai Mier and Porter, along with the other free nobles, nodded in satisfaction.

The reason they remained silent.

Naturally, it’s because they knew even after hiring the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps and eradicating Simo and the Church.

Afterward.

They will have to choose a leader from among them to govern all of Kasong City.

With Ludovico’s knightly status, he is sure to gain others’ support.

Instead of this.

Better to let Ludovico contribute more gold pounds, becoming the leader of the operation.

As long as eventually, their families continue and are preserved.

Whoever becomes the new leader of Kasong City doesn’t matter to them.

Although there was no discussion, the free nobles spoke with great harmony.

"Rest assured, Sir Ludovico, we will gather the remaining gold pounds together."

"Indeed, Sir Ludovico."

"For the stability of Kasong City, we are duty-bound!"

"..."

Listening to the free nobles’ responses, a smile appeared on Ludovico’s face.