Damn it, this boss really has no normal skills.

Chapter 357: The birth list of nobles is newly released. It is the third one on the list, it is the second one on the list, and it is what everyone expects from the first list.

[No, buddy, are these nobles really nobles? Everyone is too cowardly! 】

It was said that they wanted to follow the wisdom of their ancestors, first use gentleness to widen the road, and then use violence to sweep them away, but the players did not expect that this group of small nobles would fall flat before they resisted.

Just... there is a kind of beauty of traveling to another world and being a yellow hair, and winning it before you even exert your strength. There is no sense of accomplishment at all.

Seeing that the players were quite reluctant to come to me, I walked towards the restless mountain. The major guilds jointly issued an emergency announcement, asking players to restrain themselves and not take the initiative to provoke the nobles.

……

[Also, since the masters have retreated to their own castles, haven't all other territories been abandoned? These are the places where we can flex our muscles]

[Yes, and I think we still have to pay the taxes that comply with the laws of the kingdom. After all, bullying a single noble may be ignored, but if it shakes the foundation of the kingdom... I don’t think we can sustain a counterattack at the moment]

[So let’s develop first. Spring is about to begin. We need to clear up wasteland and sow seeds here. Are there any friends who know agriculture or are high-blooded and are watching? Please contact me.]

With the gradual rollout of some maps of the kingdom, although there is no difference in the game level between each territory, they are all dungeons with a maximum capacity of 1,000, but players who are accustomed to dividing everything have found a unification for them. way of dividing,
[The aristocratic birth list is newly released, come and see if there are any celebrities you like born! 】

They used the behavior and tax rates of local lords as criteria for judging, and launched a player-made list. All nobles on the map, including Duke Jueqiao, are on the list.

Those with lower rankings will be rewarded, and players will give him more face. At least he won't be greeted by stinky tomatoes and rotten potatoes as soon as he leaves the castle, and he may even be able to start limited cooperation with players.

There are penalties for those with high rankings. The challengers specially built a trebuchet that can hold dung bags, and throw some into their castle when there is nothing wrong, so that the master can enjoy the freshest and most delicious snow scene every day.

As for the extremely capable nobles like Duke Jueqiao who they could not offend and had no need to offend, the Tower Community came forward to sign various cooperation agreements with him, ranging from military to commercial fields.

Seeing that the players were so enthusiastic about developing new maps, Ji Ming felt relieved.

Normally these nobles are indifferent, it's time to let them know what it means to be truly indifferent.

While visiting the forum, the convoy passed over another mountain. The heavy snow stopped and the surrounding mountains continued to decrease. It is estimated that today and tomorrow, we will be able to leave the rolling hills extending from the Deep Forest Kingdom and set foot on the most famous mountain in the Glow Kingdom. plain.

As for the savages who had been in the mountains and fields for several days, the long-missing convoy should have regained contact with the kingdom. Therefore, they did not refuse the invitation of the local nobles this time, and turned around and headed for the castle of this earldom.

But of course this is not the only reason why they chose to come here. In fact, the old earl, who passed away ten years ago, was also a member of the Ironcoat Legion. Although he did not send any family members to go, it was still an encouragement. led people to join the army and provided material assistance.

And after entering the earl territory, Ji Ming also observed that although the local people were definitely not as well-dressed as in Jueqiao Pass, they were somewhat humane compared to the beggar-like villagers in other territories.

In addition to being a great nobleman, the earl's territory is larger, the transportation is more developed, and the land is more fertile. It must also have a lot to do with his own governance ideas. At least he is willing to give his subjects a way to survive. It seems that he will be a A superior person worth befriending.

But it may be because Ji Ming is used to observing wherever he goes, or it may be that as a divine choice, he has a strong sensitivity to the Holy Light itself. After passing five villages in a row just on the roadside, , he discovered a very strange thing.

——Why don’t any of the villages here have the iconic ball on top of the Holy Light Church?
As a large organization with moderate doctrines and decent monks, the Holy Light Church sets up a tent to give porridge on 135 days, takes in beggars on 246 days a week, and may spend another day on weekends for free treatment. Its orthodoxy has been determined by the legislation of the kingdom. The Holy Light Church is in the countryside. Noma's recognition is still quite high.

If you make up a ditty and scold the lord in the tavern, as long as you don't have fun in other people's main city, most people will not only not report it, but will also laugh along with you.

But if you gossip about the church when you are idle, no matter where you are, you may be beaten as a troublemaking drunkard, and you will be treated mildly.

Therefore, for many people in the territory, the biggest expectation in this life, besides following the master to win battles and being knighted, should be "to have a Holy Light Church in my village."

Unfortunately, running a church requires costs. It is already very difficult for everyone to have enough food and clothing. It is impossible for every village to afford it. And even if everyone is willing to sell iron, there are not that many monks who can build it at the grassroots level.

But even so, in order to provide everyone with a place to worship and pray, most villages will still plant a ball symbolizing the Holy Light God on the spire of the most luxurious and tallest building in the village.

But not here.

After discovering this question, Ji Ming kept lying by the window, looking at each village he passed. However, among the many villages, only one still had the Holy Light Ball, and it looked like it had not been taken care of for a long time. The color was extremely dim, and even the bottom The bottom is almost rotten.

He was silent for a moment, stopped the carriage, and informed Tenis of his discovery.

Tenis also fell silent. If Ji Ming's observation is indeed a common phenomenon, it means that the influence of the Holy Light Church in this county is appallingly low.

But this place is close to the middle of the kingdom. When the lords jointly supported the Iron Legion, they also forged a good relationship with the church. Therefore, they built a very high-standard Holy Light Church in the main city. The Holy Light Church can actually do this here. The potential is really a bit...

"Is there any contact with Viper? Is it an assassination plan prepared by them?"

Ji Ming shook his head.

"The last incident caused Jueqiaoguan to panic, and the relationship network in the deep forest was almost completely removed. Recently, the Jungle Church means to be patient for the time being, and then start taking action again after we officially enter the plains."

"That's a little weird."

However, now that he is leading the team, he is not a soft persimmon who can be squashed by others, so despite his worries, Tenis still chose a conservative plan.
"The plan to go to the count's main city remains unchanged, but after the simple etiquette is completed, we will contact the church as soon as possible to understand the situation here."

Yes, the big deal is just flipping the table. You can't leave everything to the players. As an excellent game producer, you must take the lead and play with them first.

When the convoy walked out of the forest, the streams beside the trail gradually converged into a rushing river.

Just like every Civilization 6 player, the first Earl of Wind Shadow built his own Wind Shadow City next to a waterway when he was granted this land.

And unlike the semi-open city where the small nobles mainly built their own castles and added some residential areas and functional buildings outside, Wind Shadow City is a real city.

Although it is still a bit shabby compared to the nested Sunshine City and the Jueqiao Pass, which has rich and diverse functions, it is quite beautiful against the backdrop of the complete city wall.

Standing at the gate of the city were a few soldiers with layers of plate armor over chain mail. They looked very energetic and were not the kind of lackeys who bullied the weak and feared the strong.

But after seeing the double emblems belonging to the church and the royal family on the carriage, he hurried over and invited them into the city with a smile on his face.

The scenery in the city perfectly fits Ji Ming's stereotype of the magical world. People from all races shuttle through it, rushing for their own needs. Everything looks harmonious. Compared with the cities outside that are managed by insects, it is simply a paradise.

——If Ji Ming hadn't trembled violently as soon as he entered the city.

Taking off the much dimmed halo, Ji Ming vaguely smelled a slightly familiar smell.

"Why doesn't it feel right..." Keep moving forward along the road, and soon a second city wall appeared at the end of the road.

The wall seemed taller and wider than the one outside, and the gate changed from a simple mechanical structure to a heavy magical drive.

The convoy entered and arrived at a manor under the leadership of the butler and guards.

Standing at the door of the manor was a young man dressed in luxurious clothes, holding a decorative staff in his hand. He should be the Earl of Wind Shadow of this generation.

Beside him was an equally young lady, and a child who was probably only four years old, but was already dressed decently like an adult.

"Hey, we are still a family of three..."

Before the carriage even stopped, Count Fengying took his wife and took a few steps forward. Their expressions were as enthusiastic as the invitation letters written by every nobleman on the road for the motorcade.

"The distinguished guests have finally arrived. Welcome to Wind Shadow City!"

Tenis's response was like every elder he had not seen for a long time, starting with one sentence.

"Oh, time flies so fast. It's little Lange. I remember you were only this tall when I saw you last time. Now you even have a child."

Since there is no conflict of interest, everyone will be very happy on this occasion. The couple is also good at making things happen, and they can't wait to greet everyone in the team.

Eleanor, who was praised by them in every aspect as if they were writing a book, quietly came to Ji Ming's side and whispered.

"They seem to talk pretty nicely."

Ji Ming stood in the back row, watching them from a distance, and just nodded.

"Yes."

"Everyone has worked hard. Now that you have arrived at Fengying Manor, take a good rest. The security of our castle is very complete and you will not be disappointed!"

They chatted one by one and finally came to Ji Ming. Looking at the halo on the top of his head, the smile that had been stiff for too long bloomed again.

"Oh, Lord Chosen, why are you standing so far back? Don't be shy."

Haha, am I the one who wants to stand behind? It's not because you smell bad.

"No, no, it's just that the journey has been tiring, and my mind is a little confused now. I need to take it easy first."

Ji Ming smiled slightly, loosened his fingers holding the black crown in his pocket, and his eyes fell on the earl himself, who had a stronger smell.

Sheep, is that you?
But I have to say that Xiao Fengying's emotional intelligence is really high, and his tutor is also very good. He can speak all kinds of allusions and witty words. He is a social veteran. In addition, his wife is a compliment, and the two of them sing and sing together, which is very lively.

Unfortunately, compared to Ji Ming, a talented player who had undergone intensive training, he was still a little immature, so he easily took back the initiative with just a few words.

Seeing that they could not attack for a long time, the countess finally gave in and gave up a step.

"Okay, didn't the Lord Chosen just say that he is unwell? Let's not continue to blow outside and let the guests go in first."

"Yes, yes, I had so much fun chatting with God's Chosen Lord. You see, I almost forgot about this matter. So... shall we invite him?"

"please!"

Walking into the manor villa, the maids and waiters inside were all busy in front and back, and the floors and windows were wiped clean everywhere, obviously preparing for a high-standard reception.

But unlike the previous grand banquet that represented their official return to glory, tonight there was no annoying social dinner, just a quiet dinner.

But when he arrived on the second floor of the villa, in front of a walnut carved double door, Count Fengying came back to his senses and smiled.

"This meal is considered a private banquet. In order to let everyone relax and enjoy the food, I have other arrangements for everyone in the motorcade. Please follow the butler and continue moving forward."

The middle-aged man with oily hair on the side walked out immediately and made a polite gesture of invitation.

The guardian knights looked at Tenis at the same time, and Tenis did not hesitate.

"Since the host has warmly invited us, there is no reason for us as guests to refuse. Let's go."

"Haha, I promise I won't let you down!"

Count Fengying smiled again, and after the waiter opened the door, he greeted the three guests to go in first.

Eleanor took the opportunity to get close to Tenis, looking a little embarrassed and confused, while Tenis just nodded.

Then when she was bitten by the snake, she turned to look at Ji Ming, and Ji Ming nodded.

……

Eleanor was anxious, grinning and biting her lip as if to say.

"Nod, nod, nod like a bird!"

But Earl Feng Ying followed closely after letting them in, so she could only restrain her dissatisfaction and sit down one by one under the arrangement of the master.

This time it was Ji Ming's turn to be anxious, he was the youngest again!

I don’t know if it’s because Feng Ying’s tutor is very strict, or it’s because the Earl is bringing his wife and children this time. The maid holding the aperitif on the tray is all dressed conservatively, like someone who stepped out of an old oil painting on the wall.

After everyone had a glass of vermouth, the Count took the initiative to raise his glass, announcing the start of the dinner.

(End of this chapter)