The young retinue carried a large stack of scrolls and documents, so heavy that he had to press it with his chin, as he staggered down the stairs. Busy figures were coming and going in the corridor, and the sound of quarreling could be heard in the distance, through the glass window.
You can see many vendors and people lining up outside the lord's castle.
After the death of the Red Earl, Sir Salemi rushed to Lagen City with his young followers and a group of new believers. He displayed the head of the Red Earl in front of the local people and announced that Lagen City would be temporarily under the control of the Holy Church.
This incident caused a huge sensation in Lagen City. Originally, there were a group of mages and guards under the Red Earl in the city. When faced with this situation, they completely lost their fighting spirit and allowed the local church to welcome Sir Salemi into the lord's castle.
As for the merchants and wealthy families in Laigen City, they are a little nervous. They all signed long-term contracts with the Red Earl. Because of the land deeds and low taxes, they chose to stay in Laigen City to make a living. If the new ruler denies the Red Earl
According to the earl's previous agreement, their property in Lagen City may suffer losses.
So on the night when Sir Salemi first entered the lord's castle, before he had time to pray, smart merchants lined up to see Sir Salemi and stuffed money bags into the hands of the church members. Even the young squire himself
Several were stuffed.
"It has only been one night, and you have already fallen?!" Sir Salemi, who knew this, drove out the merchants who came to see him, then picked up a whip and hit everyone, and cursed:
"It is because of this kind of greed that the atmosphere in Lagen City is so rotten! They are always greedy for the small profits in front of them, but they don't know how much damage to faith will be caused by indulging in this behavior!"
The furious Sir Salemi wanted to draw his sword to punish the sinner, but the old bishop of Lagen City quickly dissuaded him, so he had to summon the clerks and accountants in the lord's castle to start collecting and organizing the files left by the Red Earl.
However, Sir Salemi could not trust the former Red Earl's men, so he drove them all away and asked the young retinue to be responsible for organizing the archives.
"I don't believe it. Without the people of the Red Earl, we would not be able to manage Lagen City? Back then, I also learned how to organize documents and files in the scribe academy!" Sir Salemi said.
As a result, the archives in the lord's castle were pushed open, and the scrolls and documents were piled densely on the wall bookshelf. Everyone was dizzy when they saw it. From the development of Lagen City to the present, the records of various land industry reclamations, sales, and ownerships were all concentrated here.
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Just sorting out the documents and files is still secondary. Sir Salemi asked the merchants in Laigen City to take out their respective documents and files to recheck, and then issue a new license issued by the local church. Only merchants with church permission can continue to operate in Laigen City.
However, this time, Sir Salemi himself must personally determine that merchants and shops operating with integrity can obtain a license. And he has always been suspicious of merchants, so he asked the church members to inform the residents of Legian City to allow them to punish the illegal behavior of past merchants.
Make a report.
As soon as the news came out, a large number of residents immediately flocked to the Lord's Castle. Shouting slogans such as "Let the church do justice" and "Repay my salary," they came to the lord's castle and reported frantically to the merchants in the city.
In less than half a day, things started to get out of control. Some craftsmen in the city organized themselves and broke into shops and wealthy people's homes to rob them before even reporting the incident.
Although some wealthy merchants also hired low-level mages as "security consultants", they faced hundreds of excited and enthusiastic craftsmen with hammers in their hands, and low-level mages who relied on materials and spells to cast spells.
Unfortunately, he ran away early.
As for the original guard soldiers of Lagen City, they were originally private subordinates single-handedly promoted by the Red Earl. Now that the chief is dead, they only superficially obeyed the new Sir Salemi, but actually allowed the chaos in Lagen City to force
Sir Desaremi called their captain and ordered the city to improve public order.
The young guard heard Sir Salemi arguing with the guard captain. The guard captain kept talking about "rusty and worn-out weapons", "lack of maintenance of armor", "abandoned guard training", "predecessor's salary arrears", in short, all kinds of things
He gave excuses and refused to send people to manage public security.
"Do you really think I'm a fool? This account book clearly states that the Red Earl gave the Guards a batch of brand new weapons and armor two months ago! Even the Guards' salaries are paid on time every month.
"Yes!" Sir Salemi pointed at the thick account book on the desk, using his fingers hard enough to almost pierce through the account book.
The guard captain, who had his helmet tucked under his arm, shrugged and said, "Sir, you have just arrived in Lagen City and you don't understand the situation here. The people keeping the accounts are all clerks and accountants. Can you get your salary?"
, we have nothing to do with it. I complained to the count several times before, but he always delayed it again and again. Even the armor I bought two months ago was second-hand goods bought from other places. You see, my breastplate is bumpy.
It's uneven and has iron patches on it, so I asked the blacksmith in the city to repair it."
The guard captain does not look wealthy. He wears an iron breastplate with skirt armor, a thick gray cotton lining underneath, and an old knight sword hanging on his waist. This look is placed in the capital of the empire.
In the city of Londinium, even being a city gate guard is too shabby.
"Do you think I'm a fool?" Sir Salemi retorted: "The soldiers that the Red Earl brought to Woodpile Town were fully equipped with armor and weapons. How come they are like this when they come to your place? They pretend to be poor and ask for money from their superiors.
I've seen too many dramas, you can't fool me!"
The guard captain simply said: "Sir, I have reported the situation truthfully. It is your business to believe it or not."
Seeing that the other party insisted on denying it, Sir Salemi asked instead: "What's more! I heard that some of the guards actually followed the mob in smashing, looting and burning? Don't you have any restraint on the people under your command?"
"There is no money, sir." the guard captain replied: "It's because the Red Earl is in arrears with his salary, but the guard soldiers have to support their families, right? They have been poor for a long time, and they will inevitably have these thoughts. Now that you are here, sir, isn't it?
It’s time for the church to teach them a lesson so that they know how to behave themselves and not cause trouble to others.”
"Don't try to evade responsibility! If you can't do it well, then don't do it again! The city of Lagen under the management of the church does not need a big borer like you!" Sir Salemi said fiercely: "I will also make it clear to you.
Well, the Holy Lord Church is not afraid of your little tricks! I am giving you a chance to correct your mistakes now, otherwise in the future, the guilty will be punished and the guilty people will be sent to the stake!"
The guard captain also had a temper, but he just suppressed his anger and said: "If you really think so, sir, then I will resign." After that, he took off the chest badge and threw it on the desk, put on his helmet, turned around and left.
Sir Salemi was trembling with anger, pressing the hilt of his sword, wishing to cut the guard captain in two, but all kinds of thoughts immediately came to his mind: "No, no, no, no! If you let your anger go, wouldn't you be just like these degenerates?"
?Hmph! You all look down on me, do you think I can't manage Laigen City? I want to show you, just to make you admit that I do better than the mage! Let the people see clearly you are a bunch of degenerate worms!
"
Sir Salemi, who was holding back his anger until his face turned red, suddenly noticed someone peeping from the side and shouted: "Who is that person?!"
Bang bang bang——
A pile of scrolls and documents fell to the ground in the young guard's arms. He leaned over to pick them up with an embarrassed look on his face and said, "Master, it's me!"
Sir Salemi breathed out tiredly, sat on a chair, and asked: "Have the title deeds of various properties been sorted out?"
"It's all here." The young servant hurriedly put the scroll documents neatly on the desk, and said at the same time: "I have proofread them all, and there are no errors or omissions in the text. It's just that some warehouses don't seem to have records.
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Sir Salemi rubbed the corners of his eyebrows and said: "Those are probably private discussions between the Red Earl and wealthy businessmen, so they were not included. However, I found an account book from his private study, and I remember it clearly.
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The young guard stood aside and did not dare to speak. Sir Salemi asked: "Do you think it is wrong for me to lose my temper?"
"Oh! No, those rich people are bad. I have known since I was a child that the people will definitely support the good things you do, sir!" the young guard said quickly.
"People? Alas..." Sir Salemi leaned back in his chair, his mouth dry after scolding him for a long time, and said: "There are not all good people among the people. Those mobs are also people, and they openly entered the country like this.
He robs houses and even molests women, how can he still be considered a good person?"
The young guard asked: "Perhaps they were bullied too hard before? That's why they want to vent now?"
"Really leaving Laigen City in a mess? It's not good for anyone." Sir Salemi only felt that chaos was the most disgusting situation for him: "And there are too few manpower now, and the church in Laigen City
I have all the believers at my disposal, which is not enough to cope with the current situation. Maybe we need to call back those clerks and accountants...but the prerequisite is that they must obey the leadership of the church, and it is best to be converted believers."
"Then...does the master want me to do this?" the young servant asked.
Salemi shook his head: "I plan to let the old bishop do it. He has been in Lagen City for many years and is very familiar with the people here. He knows better than me who can be trusted... You have something to do now."
"What's the matter?" The young guard felt excited after gaining Sir Salemi's trust. He didn't feel sleepy at all after not sleeping for two days and two nights.
"Do you still remember the private study of the Red Earl? There are many blasphemous and evil objects in it, which I haven't had time to deal with yet." Sir Salemi said: "You have now mastered the power of miracles. According to the method I taught you,
Identify those magic items and then categorize them."
"Okay! Is there anything else to do?"
Sir Salemi frowned and said: "Normally we should not keep those blasphemous evil things. But now we are short of money, and we have never been able to find the treasury privately managed by the Red Earl, so we can only sell those magic items back.
Money. But the most evil part of it must be destroyed. This is also the task I give you!"
The young subordinate stood up and said excitedly: "I will definitely finish it!"
"Then go ahead and do it. If you have any difficulties, come back to me." Sir Salemi waved his hand, raised the rattle on the desk, shook it, and shouted toward the door: "Next one!"
As soon as he shouted, someone rushed in and complained to Sir Salemi... The young servant ignored that and excitedly came to the highest floor of the lord's castle and pushed open the Red Earl's private study.
All kinds of magic equipment were displayed here. The huge bookcase against the wall was stuffed with books and bottles and jars. Various human organs were soaked in it, and some of them were actually beating loudly, which was very shocking.
The young attendant followed Sir Salemi's teachings and cast a "detection magic". A flash of light flashed in front of his eyes, making the young attendant unable to open his eyes. It took him a while to get used to this feeling.
Under the guidance of the miraculous power, the young retinue discovered a strong spiritual light emitting from a corner, and when he looked at it for a moment, his heart beat rapidly, as if he had seen something close to him.
The young retinue approached the corner and twisted a vase as if instinctively. A small compartment popped up on the wall next to it. The young retinue put his hand in. Inside was a bottle of bright red liquid like blood, with dots of brilliance floating inside.
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The young guard was shocked by this sight. He numbly pulled out the bottle seal and poured the bright red blood into his mouth as if he had lost his mind.
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Late at night, the young servant walked heavily to the kitchen next to the lord's castle. At this time, there was only a dim candle lighting the place, and there was a figure inside who was tinkering with something.
The young attendant's footsteps shocked the figure, and he turned around suddenly. It was Kelden, a member of the church.
"I was shocked. I thought it was who it was!" Kelden had sausages stuffed in his mouth, roasted chicken legs in his left hand, a wine bottle in his right hand, berry bread in his arms, his mouth full of oil and his hands full of oil, and he hurriedly
The young guard just walked slowly towards Kelden, who couldn't help but feel a little nervous. He remembered that he had revealed the information about Pile Town to the Red Earl before, but now the Red Earl was dead. He didn't know whether his original tip-off was known to the other party.
, so he has been very nervous these days, fearing that something will be exposed.
"Well... are you hungry too?" Kelden said before chewing all the food in his mouth: "How about you eat some too? I think you are too busy these days to eat, even your eyes
They are all red, red..."
Kelden looked at the unusually red eyes of the young retinue and felt the blood in his body boil. This reminded him of the Red Earl. Just as he was about to make a move, the young retinue suddenly pounced on Kelden and bit Kelden's neck.
Kelden was terrified. He wanted to shout for help, but only a low sound of liquid came from his throat. He tried to resist and break free, but unexpectedly the opponent's hands and fingers were as strong as steel.
In the blink of an eye, Kelden's flesh shriveled up quickly, and his blood and soul were drained away, leaving only an empty corpse.
The young servant stood up again and wiped the corners of his mouth. After drinking blood, he took a long breath, pressed his forehead in the dim kitchen and couldn't help but sneered:
"Hehehehe... I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it! The blood spawn can indeed carry my soul. Although it was very risky, it still allowed me to escape successfully! Now I am reborn!"