Shawshank collar.

As a local lord, Baron Shawshank has a castle passed down from his ancestors.

It is built on a hill, made of granite, and there is even a circle of moats outside. It has an arrow tower and cross fire point, which is a nightmare for any siege.

"A castle like this, as long as there is enough food, hundreds of people will be enough to withstand the siege of thousands of troops, right?"

Fang Yuan looked up and looked up at the tall building and outlined black shadows.

There is no doubt that it represents the power of the Shawshank Barons over the past dynasties and is a guarantee of their status!

"Even barons, not everyone can build a castle. This is the difference between an old noble and a nouveau riche..."

As a result, Fang Yuan couldn't help but think of the strength of this Shawshank Baron.

The other party has five knights under his command, and a guard with more than 100 people is maintained in the castle for many years.

"The Hundred-Man Guard is the direct force of the Baron. When encountering war, he can also recruit knights and entourages, which will definitely exceed 200! This is a professional soldier! If you include those slightly trained militias, it will be easier!"

"And, this Shawshank Baron is definitely a figure in the royal party and has a deep connection with Grand Duke Stan!"

...

While thinking, the castle suspension bridge slowly lowered, and a middle-aged nobleman greeted him: "Welcome, my knight!"

Fang Yuan looked carefully and saw that the nobleman who came out was about forty years old, wearing a noble robe with green embroidered gold edges and a platinum wig. He was now opening his hands to him: "And... thank you for everything you have done for Haier Village!"

"This is my duty!"

Fang Yuan gave a knight's gift and asked his entourage to offer a gift.

"Ah...What a beautiful pearl, I like it very much!"

The Baron saw it and was obviously very satisfied. Even the gloom between his eyebrows dispersed a little: "Come on... My knight, I have prepared a banquet for you in the castle! Here, everything is safe!"

He focused on spitting out the characters behind him, obviously getting the previous hint from Master Heim.

"Stop it!"

Fang Yuan owed his body and followed Baron Shawshank into the castle.

The castle dinner was naturally very grand. The five knights belonged to the Shawshank Baron, three of whom also attended with their families.

Fang Yuan wore a well-tailored robe without any decoration, but naturally showed a chic temperament, which attracted the attention of some noble ladies.

With the decay of the noble life circle at this time, as long as he slightly signaled to a few ladies who were shaking his fan, there would be a wonderful night immediately.

However, he held the wine glass and politely refused many invitations. He just watched quietly on the side, which seemed very out of place.

"Sir Luen, you seem to make many ladies sad..."

At this time, a tall man dressed in a half-armored man walked over: "I'm afraid from tonight, Sir Lun's incomprehensible scandal will spread in the territory..."

"I'm just a little...well...not used to it!"

Fang Yuan responded with a smile: "Knight Gray, don't know what's important?"

This knight is also one of the five knights of the Shawshank Baron. However, unlike Fang Yuan, he directly serves the baron, and serves as the baron's samurai leader as a knight, commanding all the guards, and is absolutely first-class confidant.

In the world of Monge, it is not shameful that the little nobles serve the big nobles and receive remuneration.

"I'm sorry to bother you at the banquet, but the Baron hopes to see you in the study!"

Knight Grey said in a flat-panel voice.

"OK!"

Fang Yuan nodded, left the boring banquet, and followed Grey to the Baron's study.

"Is it Lun? Come in! Gray, guard outside, no one is allowed, even my wife!"

The Shawshank Baron said solemnly, and then he smiled and signaled: "Luen, you must have a lot of doubts."

"Not a lot, but there are roughly speculations. The situation in the office now seems not very good!"

Fang Yuan nodded and sat down opposite the baron. The baron also poured him a cup of black tea.

"To be honest, I was still very surprised after receiving the instigation from Master Heim..."

The Shawshank Baron seemed to be organizing a speech: "Sorry... Although I believe you will reach the level of a high-level professional, I didn't expect it to be so short, and you have already taken the job as the Scourge Knight?"

"Yes!"

Fang Yuan nodded.

In fact, how could these things that are just his superficial and real trump cards be easily shown to others?

"That's great!"

The Shawshank Baron clenched his fist hard, and at this time he did not hide his anger at all: "That Earl Floren actually sent thieves to cause trouble in my territory. I have already ordered to execute those mad wolf thieves and secret envoys together. The reason is that the bandits are guilty of bandits!"

"This is your power!"

Fang Yuan shrugged his shoulders.

"Although I don't know how much you understand, look at this!"

The Shawshank Baron felt a little headache. He had seen many talented young men, even young knights, and was confident that they could grasp their thoughts and psychology.

But this Lun Knight gave him a very special feeling and was very difficult to control.

At this time, I pushed a document over, and I picked up the ceramic tea cup and sucked the black tea to wait.

For a moment, the sound in the study disappeared instantly. In the silence, only the rustling sound of Fang Yuan flipping through was still ringing.

"I see……"

Fang Yuan read very quickly, and after a moment, he closed the information: "Is the situation... so bad?"

The Principality of Stan was the first generation of Stan, leading the legendary Knights to explore the wilderness.

It has been passed down for three hundred years and twenty generations!

Such a long time is enough to corrupt many rules and families.

The most typical one is the legendary Knights of that time. Their descendants may not necessarily have the same heart as Grand Duke Stan.

‘Not only that…the most important thing is the infiltration of inland forces!’

A thought flashed through Fang Yuan's mind: "The original Principality of Stan was just a wild land, and few people were interested in it, but three hundred years of cultivation were enough to turn any raw land into mature land and breeding population, which was very attractive to the inland countries and churches!"

‘In fact, the infiltration of the church has already begun, because although the first Grand Duke Stan claimed to believe in the Sun God, he has been deliberately suppressing the power of the church.’

The struggle between theocracy and theocracy is the eternal theme of this continental kingdom.

‘But at this time, look at the extent of the expansion of the Death Church, the other churches will not be much worse… If this Grand Duke of Stan still wants to collect power, it will inevitably have a conflict with the Divine Power!’

The Grand Duke of this generation is not a mediocre king, but he is not a wise and heroic lord. At best, he is just a qualified nobleman!

But even such people would not be happy to see that the office's control over the nobles became weaker, and even the direct jurisdiction began to be infiltrated by religion!

Therefore, since Grand Duke Stan ascended the throne, many reforms and preventive measures have been taken.

Obviously, this caused resistance from some nobles, and behind it was religiously fueled.

"The first generation of Grand Duke Stan was actually a nobleman of the Kingdom of Nott, and he benefited from the 'reclamation order' at that time. At this time, it was also a difficult problem for the Kingdom of Nott to exercise sectarian sovereignty!"

The Shawshank Baron rubbed his eyebrows.

In fact, examples of lower-level vassals resisting vassals are not rare in this world, and many are successful, just win.

"If the war really starts, it may be difficult to fight..."

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment and made a direct judgment: "Who is our friend and who is our enemy?"

"This question is a good question!"

The Shawshank Baron almost believed that the one sitting in front of him was not a new knight, but an old fox: "In the Kingdom of Nott, the royal family cannot use all power, and the dukes have a good relationship with Grand Duke Stan, and even have a connection with his ancestors!"

"As for the church, we have also decided to win over a group of people and suppress them."

There are many gods in this world and there are conflicts with each other.

There are many dirty things happening between the church in order to compete for the "Lamb of God".

Although it did not evolve into a full-scale war, the agent war has been fought countless times.

"So... the current Grand Duke urgently needs strength?"

Fang Yuan nodded: "For example...the former legendary Knights?"

"This is an accident!"

Speaking of this, Baron Shawshank's face became slightly gloomy: "Before Jora got into trouble, I didn't know that he was the custodian of the Hand of Death."

"All right!"

Fang Yuan shrugged his shoulders, too lazy to mention the dark side: "At present, I have probably become the first-class royalist party in the eyes of outsiders... Should I be glad that I did not board a broken ship?"

"Of course!"

Baron Shawshank nodded without hesitation: "You will see our strength, and... your growth is completely beyond our imagination! If the Grand Duke knew, he would be very happy."

"You come here this time and you can stay for a while. Next month, we will start an action."

Baron Shawshank said: "The office is preparing to clean up a batch of cancers in the Principality. I am responsible for this area!"

In his words, he could no longer help but feel a bitter aura.

"No problem!"

Fang Yuan's head agreed directly.

At this time, fence-bearing plants are not popular at all and must take sides.

The attitudes of both sides, the initial experiences, etc. have long made him make a choice.

Therefore, even if you know that this action is a letter of conferment, you must go!

"Very good!"

Sure enough, the Shawshank Baron showed a happy smile: "With a high-level professional joining, I am more confident in this action!"
Chapter completed!