Milo did not follow the other party's ideas. After a simple response, he asked: "Are you here to fulfill the contract between me and Ji Luo?"
"The Gerd family will not violate the contract signed with their friends, but now the Gerd family has encountered a little trouble, so they hope to ask for help from their friends."
Viscount White Swan's answer made Milo raise his eyebrows and asked: "I wonder what the trouble is? It can't be some kind of backlash."
Along the way, Milo has figured out part of the situation of the Jiluo family. The Gerd family itself is similar to a family with a military background.
This can be seen from the meaning of their surnames. In the Austral Islands language system, Gerd corresponds to protector and guardian.
Therefore, most of the nobles under their family correspond to certain regions. For example, the Viscount Whiteswane in front of him has the title White Swan, which corresponds to White Swan Lake, the largest freshwater lake nearby. The derived meaning of his title is
The lord who protects White Swan Lake.
Such names and titles are very important to people in the Southern Islands, whether they are professionals or non-professionals.
Because this type of name involves the Southern Islands, especially a unique and extraordinary system of the Kingdom Alliance - the oath system.
This is a set of semi-independent powers in addition to the formal, paragon, legendary and other professional bonuses obtained through normal practice.
The specific rules of its operation are not yet clear, but its external manifestation is through oaths, blessings and curses, which stipulate what a certain person, certain people, or even a certain ethnic group can and cannot do.
According to Milo's speculation, this system should be the result of the intertwining of the internal order of the Kingdom Alliance, humanity and Shinto.
For ordinary people, this is their way to protect their own safety. For professionals, this is a preparation to explore the legendary road in advance and lay the foundation for fulfilling their destiny in the future.
Taking the White Swan Viscount as an example, his title is the kingdom's blessing to him, and it is also his oath to himself.
If he reaches the legendary level and always ensures the stability of White Swan Lake, then he will receive great bonuses near White Swan Lake and even near the corresponding kingdom, and even combine the concept of White Swan Lake with himself.
Build your own domain and even your own treasure phantom.
On the other hand, once the White Swan Viscount is unable to fulfill his duties, the original blessing oath system will become invalid or even reversed. In many legends of the Kingdom Alliance, heroes who died because of the reversal of oaths often appear.
Therefore, there are no longer a few fallen demigods. Therefore, the first thing Milo asked was whether the other party's troubles were backlash.
Viscount White Swan smiled and said: "The sacred oath is the foundation of our noble existence. The Gerd family dare not forget it, and will not forget it. Naturally, it is not a backlash. But the territory we protect is too vast, and some areas will inevitably be unable to survive."
I was worried, so I wanted to seek help from my friends.”
"I wonder what place it is that needs my help to protect it? How long does it take for me to protect it before you are willing to give me what I need?"
Milo had already heard what the other party meant, and without any intention of communicating too much, he directly asked the other party's request.
"Armalrod Island, an island located to the north of this port, is one of the largest lines of defense guarded by the Gerd family. However, in recent years, sea beasts have reproduced faster and faster, and their numbers have increased. On Emmarod Island
There is also an abnormality in the vitality of the island. The manpower left behind is far from enough to suppress the changes there, but the rest of the place is also not peaceful, so we hope that you will take Jiluo to Airmail Rhodes Island and guard it for ten years. Ten years later,
We will give you an honorary baronetcy, and at the same time, we will also pay you the standard salary of a high-ranking legendary professional every year?"
"oh?"
Milo glanced at Ji Luo, whose expression suddenly changed. He did not ask where Airma Rhodes Island was, nor did he ask if he could change his place. He directly asked about the salary: "Honorary Baron, what level of Honorary Baron is it?
Is it an honorary baron recognized by the kingdom below us, a baron recognized by the Kingdom Alliance, or an honorary baron recognized by the entire continent?"
Seeing that the White Swan Viscount looked unhappy, Milo did not stop and continued to ask: "Also, what is the standard salary of a high-level legendary professional, ranger, warrior, knight, warlock, mage, druid?
, or prophets, high priests and bards?”
When he originally heard the second question, White Swan Viscount couldn't help but glare at Ji Luo. When he heard Milo put the prophet, high priest and bard together, he understood that the other party knew clearly.
Some hidden secrets of the Southern Islands.
Different from the northern continent, in the Southern Islands, especially in the Kingdom Alliance, the status of bards is not low. This snake oil profession that is good at using music and poetry to gain various magical benefits can reach the level of legend in the Southern Islands.
The oath was exchanged for the ability to activate the power of the oath in a small area, which allowed their status to rise sharply, becoming an existence no less important than the prophet and high priest in the Kingdom Alliance.
And the difference in status naturally means the difference in treatment.
Not to mention anything else, a small number of high-level legendary mages consume more materials every year than a high-level legendary warrior consumes in three years of practice, so the salary is naturally higher.
Therefore, Milo's second question is simply to ask for money.
Viscount White Swan, who could not refuse outright, suppressed the hesitation in his heart, thought for a long time, and gave the answer: "Because we don't know your strength, we will follow the standard specifications, which is the honor recognized by our kingdom.
The title of baron and the salary of high-ranking legendary knights will be increased or decreased to a certain extent later based on the help you provide. Please rest assured that our Kingdom of Highbony is a first-rate power in the alliance. The title will be removed.
It is not recognized by some hostile kingdoms, but is recognized by other kingdoms in the alliance."
"Oh? It's not universal for the alliance, that's fine, but for knights, is it considered a mount or not? What is the standard for a mount?"
Milo turned his eyes slightly and pointed out the opponent's new loophole. After all, the knight's cost was not much higher than that of the ranger and warrior, not counting the mount.
The gap between ordinary horses and dragons among mounts is even greater. The former is the same as a legend, while the latter can make the knight's salary exceed that of the mage.
"Of course it's based on the standard, which is the salary of ordinary Warcraft."
"Okay then. Shall we sign an oath? And what kind of ship should I take?"
Seeing that the other party was already suppressing his anger, Milo did not continue to criticize him, and asked to make an oath in the name of Gerd.
And, after saying this, Milo looked around, trying to find a suitable ship.
At this time, some businessmen nearby had already looked, especially the legendary captain of the ghost ship, who saw the White Swan Viscount showing a weird smile. Seeing Milo's look, he immediately whistled and shouted: "
If you are going to Emma Rhodes Island, I happen to be going there to purchase some local special medicinal materials, and I can give you a ride. Viscount Teswan, please hurry up, although you are not a member of the Gelder family's unique
You are a guardian profession, but don’t let others think you have become a soft-legged shrimp!"
Hearing the almost insulting words of the captain of the ghost ship, the White Swan Viscount's face became even more ugly. However, in full view of the public, he could not express his dissatisfaction, so he could only make an oath with Milo in the name of his family.
Immediately, Milo felt an inexplicable force falling from the void, blessing him, and entangled in his soul.
Milo tried to stop it, but it failed to work. The falling power was intangible and of extremely high status. Unless Milo was willing to use the remnants given by the past emperors or the blessings of the three true monarchs, he could only
Be able to sense and not be able to interfere on your own.
'This is the oath?'
Milo, who could not interfere but could sense it, felt the power carefully and found that this thing was much more complicated than he originally expected. There were also some traces of the great wish method of Buddhism and the immortal method of immortality in it.
.
The most important thing is that the inner operation is not simply Shinto and humane, but a more core order.
'It's just that this order seems a bit corrupt.'
"Boy, are you okay? Although I know that you Hanxia professionals have a keen sense of nature, and you have just accepted the protection of the oath, and there will be some changes after being accepted by this land, but you have been stuck there for too long, no?
He must be a nerd too!"
The ghost ship captain's voice rang out, waking up Milo. He looked at Ji Luo beside him and asked, "Are you going with me now, or will you follow the family afterwards?"
Ji Luo, who was suddenly called by name, trembled, glanced at the White Swan Viscount, shook his teeth, and whispered: "I will go with you."
"Then let's go." The corner of his mouth curled up slightly. Milo could see that the White Swan Viscount didn't seem to want Ji Luo to make such a choice, but he still gave Ji Luo a hand, jumped up, and rolled up with stars flying.
He landed on the ghost ship.
As soon as his footsteps fell, the two spirits of life and death were entangled, and at the same time, some ink was flying, and he easily opened up a small painting environment on the ghost ship as his foothold.
At the same time, Milo stretched out his hand lightly, the principles of Tao and the law were intertwined, and a little understanding of order fell, making the filth on the ghost ship a little less.
"What a rich man. Are you interested in learning more about it?"
When the captain saw this, his eyes lit up, and he wanted to step forward to say hello, but was blocked by the painting. Milo smiled and said: "I need to understand my own changes for the time being, so it's not suitable for you to chat. If there is anything, just talk to Jiluo directly.
"
As he spoke, Milo completely regarded Ji Luo as his follower.
In this regard, Ji Luo did not have any refutation, and smiled and communicated with the captain of the legendary ghost ship.
And the legendary captain did not feel dissatisfied, he happily communicated with Ji Luo, but between his words, he was poking Ji Luo's lungs openly and covertly.
"I have long heard that the Gerd family is the most strict. The patriarchs and direct descendants of the past generations need to undergo rigorous training to master the special warrior promotion profession of guardian. From the look of you, not only are you not an inaugurated warrior, but you seem to be not even a warrior. Every move you make
There are no traces of training, and the mana fluctuations on your body are not strong. Are you specialized in business, or have you learned some tricks as a magician?"
When Ji Luo heard the words, he smiled and said nothing. Apparently he had heard similar words a lot, but the captain's next words made him couldn't help but clench his fists.
"By the way, at the port just now, I exchanged information with my informant. I heard that the Gerd family will hold a grand sacrificial ceremony recently. I remember that all the nobles will do this during such ceremonies.
Let the direct descendants of the family participate. At this time, it seems a bit obvious to ask you to go to Emma Rhodes Island. Oops, it seems that you are angry. It can't be done without a city..."
After being teased for a while, Ji Luo slowly spoke: "You probably didn't tell me so much just to tease me. After all, according to you, I have no value in being teased."
"At this time, there is a little bit of the momentum of the Gerd family."
The captain laughed, and bursts of light surrounded him, isolating the painting, and said softly: "If it weren't for the person inside, I would naturally not bother to pay attention to you, but now you have met a high-ranking legend, and it is very likely that you will be there."
Exploring the high-ranking legends in the realm of saints will give you the capital to make a comeback. You know how special the location of Airrod Island is. If you can bind him to Airrod Island and become the guardian of the island,
Demigod, do you think you have a chance to surpass your ancestor, the first Duke of Gerd, and establish a second Gerd family?"
"Is this your purpose?"
Ji Luo turned his eyes and did not express his position.
"Isn't this enough? If I want to go further, I must think clearly about the future direction. There have always been only a few ways for a legendary captain to go further, and the safest among them is to become the naval founder of a certain kingdom.
leader and leader, and you may be able to provide me with such an opportunity."
Hearing this, Ji Luo said coldly: "If I succeed, you can control the navy in the name of helping me. If I fail, you can choose to help the Kingdom of Hiberni. No matter what, it won't be a loss."
"But since you have been abandoned by your family, you have no other way out, right?"
Ji Luo was silent for a while before speaking: "But the person inside is not something we can manipulate at will."
"Of course I know, so I just want to say something to you, give him a ride, and establish friendship. After all, I am more optimistic about him than you." With that, the legendary captain dispersed the dim light,
Return to your captain's cabin.
After Ji Luo left, he immediately walked into the painting and told Milo everything about the previous exchange.
Milo was a little curious about Ji Luo's choice: "He seems to have given you a better path, why did you choose to confess to me?"
"Although we have only been in contact for a short time, I can feel that you have hidden many tricks. Rather than risk plotting against you, I would rather learn from my ancestors and assist a king, or learn from the priests and serve a god.
.”
"Are you so sure that I will follow the path of king and god?"
Milo looked at Ji Luo, the smile on his lips became a little obvious, and he seemed to be very satisfied with his words.
Ji Luo did not dare to be careless. During the period from Han Xia to the Southern Islands, he had seen a lot of Milo's tricks.
Whether it was the initial demonstration, the businessman who turned into a monster later, or the confrontation with his elders, this man has never suffered a loss, and his hidden methods seem to be endless.
Ji Luo didn't think he could outwit the other party.
Moreover, the power gap between the two sides is too big. He is just a second-rate person in the path of paragon, and there is still a long way to go before becoming a legend. The gap in strength is enough to erase most of the calculations.
Listening to Jiluo Yiwuyishi's expression of his psychological changes, Milo took a deep look at the other person and said with a smile: "Since you have made a choice, you will not hide some things from me.
What’s wrong with Tokushima?”
"Amalrod Island was originally the holy land of the Archdruid Lord of the Mountains and Forests. Because it was too close to Hanxia and too far away from the main continent, it was abandoned by the Lord of the Mountains and Forests very early on as a defense against Hanxia.
Border."
Jiluo tried his best to tell relevant information using vocabulary that Milo could be familiar with, so he didn't speak quickly. He often had to pause to organize his words while talking.
"My family, Gerd, and the kingdom of Hyperion, at the beginning, were a family and kingdom that believed in the Lord of the Mountains and Forests, and were naturally able to communicate with Elmrod Island. But with the Clock Conference and the Lost Kingdom
With the spread of the tower, many people have converted to other gods. As time goes by, we have lost the favor of the Lord of the Mountain and Forest, and our perception of Airma Rhodes Island has become weaker and weaker."
"Secondly, with the power of the Mother of the Sea and the influence of the chaotic demonic energy in the sea, problems will occur on Emmarod Island every once in a while, and most of these problems originate from the remaining power of the Lord of the Mountain and Forest, the Mother of the Sea.
The power exuded is intertwined with the chaotic demonic energy. Not only is it troublesome to deal with, but there are also many hidden dangers. Therefore, our family likes to have outsiders suppress it and transfer the risks."
Hearing this, Milo was a little curious: "Then why does the guy outside think that I can become a guardian demigod on Airrod Island?"
"Because of the oath. The oath is the greatest power. Not only do many heroes gain strength by relying on the oath, many legends use it to fulfill their destiny, and some demigods also rely on the oath to condense their authority. The reason why we respect anyone in high positions so much
Legends are because they have the ability and the opportunity to become the patron saint of a certain land through an oath."
Having said this, Ji Luo paused again and revealed another secret: "Saints who ascend to the position of demigods through this method of conferring gods will be protected by the Emerald Fairyland, even outsiders. And he
The original idea was to let me guide you to inadvertently make an oath to protect Airma Rhodes Island."
ps: What do you think of the plot in the Southern Islands? Because the number of back-orders is so high, I would like to ask, if everyone doesn't like it, some of the side plots will be cut off. Then everyone thinks that we should directly call Viscount Teswan
It's better to be like White Swan Viscount, or to keep the original Viscount Teswan. If you choose the latter, then the subsequent description of the Gerd family will be written according to the Guardian family, like the one on Airma Rhodes Island.
It is also described directly based on the Emerald Island.
There is a saying that those with high status are bards or hymns, and bards are just servants in the castle. The distinction is not made in the article.