Civilization Guardian Front

Even if she fails, she will not stalk and cause trouble to her friends.

But Chios is different.

The talented young man in front of him is very likely to completely change the current unfavorable situation of the Ortinanos family, regain the lost territory, and restore the former glory...

In the end, Soltilina actually wanted to rob her?

Who can bear this?

"Chios, don't listen to her!" Medina grabbed Chios's shoulder and used her body to block the sight of the young man and his friends.

"I will grant you a barony and the position of lifelong military commander. You can choose any three items from the collection of the Ortinanos family's treasure house. No matter what conditions Lina asks, as the owner of the Ortinanos family, With the title of duke, I can definitely give you more."

Hearing this, Soltilina frowned.

How dare I say it...

Indeed, in terms of financial resources and family background, the Serrut family, which only holds the title of earl and two directly-administered estates, cannot be compared with the Ortinanos family.

But that doesn't mean she has no cards.

Being suppressed by her friends with her status and status, no matter how good-tempered she is, she will still get angry.

"That's not necessarily the case." Soltilina retorted in a deep voice.

"From the northeastern border of the Earl of Torbana to the coastal plain between the misty forests, the soil is fertile and very suitable for living. There are at least three baronies whose value is almost equal to that of the Earldom. Unfortunately, they have been used to fight monsters for a long time. buffer..."

"On behalf of my father, I promise, Chios, as long as you help our army push the front line to the east, I will give you that piece of unclaimed land together with the title of Viscount. Not only that, the County of Torbana will also assist Refugees from the North Country migrated to settle there and provided financial and material support."

Medina couldn't believe what she was hearing.

"Didn't you tell me before that you wanted to lead the people to reclaim the coastal area, create your own earl title, and merge with Torbana to form a duchy?"

"That's right..." Biting her lip, Solterina nodded and replied:

"This is the greatest sincerity I am willing to give, and you, even though you bear the title of duke, cannot give him something equivalent."

Chapter 880 Three? The smell of gunpowder among women

The scenes where women fight over men are always so funny.

Seeing Medina and Soltilina facing each other tit for tat, Chios not only didn't show his face, but felt even more happy. He deliberately showed a serious expression of thought, but he didn't make a statement for a long time, which aroused the two people's sense of confrontation.

The unconscionable Chios kept his composure and continued to read...

"I am the head of the Ortinanos family, and I have the ability and qualification to be responsible for every word I say, so unlike you who have to go back and ask for the approval of Count Torbana after making a decision, I will never Make random promises that you can't keep. Can you guarantee that your father will agree to the conditions you have promised now?"

"Could it be possible for me, as the daughter of an earl, to talk nonsense and disregard honesty? Since I have the courage to speak out, I am sure of it."

"Then if you don't do it in the end, what are you going to do to make it up?"

Medina asked angrily.

"Marriage with me." Soltilina put her hand on her heart, and said in a huff, not to be outdone:

"The Serrut family has passed down to my generation, and there are no other male heirs. In other words, my husband-in-law is the future Earl of Torbana."

After hearing this, Medina's pupils shrank suddenly.

"You don't even want your dignity to steal someone from me, Lina?"

"Your Royal Highness the Duke, of course, can belittle me as much as you like, and whitewash your miserliness. However, in order to recruit talented people, I am willing to gamble my life's dreams and happiness, compared with you who are only willing to pay for a baronie at best. It must be self-evident who is more sincere."

wonderful.

fantastic.

Chios could hardly help applauding.

Sure enough, women from aristocratic families understand best that in such matters that are critical to the future of the family, they must not be in the way of affection, and must not give an inch.

After all, what they are fighting for is not the ownership of one or two farmers or a certain village...

Taking a step back is not a vast sea and sky, only a deep abyss.

If possible, Chios really hoped that he could see the end.

Unfortunately, someone came...

Chios, who has been dancing on the tip of a knife for many years and shuttling among flowers safely, has developed a vigilance awareness of seeing all directions and listening to all directions early on.

With outstanding eyesight, he noticed that the team members he had sent to other places earlier were gathering here.

Seeing Asuna's and Lyfa's gloomy faces fluctuating under the firelight, Chios knew that if he didn't take any action, he would face trouble.

So, after watching the fire from the other side for nearly 5 minutes, he finally spoke:

"Thank you for being willing to give such a generous treatment to an insignificant volunteer soldier. I am really flattered by the kindness of the two of you. I very much hope to accept your invitation. However, my own strength is limited and I cannot respond to the wishes of the two of you at the same time. Think carefully and carefully before you can give an answer..."

In short, it is appetizing.

If Chios' goal is to become a lord among the countries in the southern border, then it is almost unnecessary to think about it, and agreeing to Solterina is the fastest shortcut.

Even if you are the Archbishop, a Earldom cannot be given just by saying.

Within the territory of the Ecclesiastical State of Aureas, there are less than half a hundred people who hold the title of earl. The family history behind them all has a long history, and the local influence is also deeply rooted. It is impossible to send someone to replace them at will.

The northeast of the Earl of Torbana serves as a strategic buffer zone coastal plain, which is extremely rare, and granting others an unclaimed land that will not harm the interests of the nobles.

Looking at the entire Mediterranean Sea, there are only a handful of nobles who can put forward the same conditions.

The opportunity to become a lord is undoubtedly very attractive, but receiving a title also means that one is bound by the obligations of vassals.

In addition to governing the territory, there is also the formation of an army, preparation of food and fodder, and preparations to respond to the lord's call at any time and send troops to fight for two months. Basically, it is impossible to leave the fief.

If you have a cabinet or court position, you have to stay in the feudal capital for a long time.

In addition to dealing with the complicated diplomatic relations between noble forces...

It is conceivable that most of the future life will be trapped in the vortex of power games.

Chios doesn't hate politics.

Not only is it not disgusting, it can even be called full of enthusiasm.

But he is clear that the fundamental purpose of his coming to this world is neither to settle down in a corner, nor to conquer and dominate, but to investigate the reasons for the decline of the world within a limited time and try to solve them as much as possible.

If the world is destroyed, no amount of territory, wealth, or glory will be gained.

Therefore, Chios needs to maintain enough freedom of action, strengthen and restore his own strength, explore and discover the secrets hidden in every corner of the world, and at the same time recruit potential companions so that he can lead his army northward to Losli, the kingdom of fire. gram.

Perhaps when the power develops to a certain extent, he will need a base to accommodate his troops and form a strong cohesion through a sense of belonging, but not now.

That's right...

From the very beginning, Chios never thought of accepting the solicitation of Medina and Soltilina.

The reason why he revealed that his affiliation was undecided, deliberately aroused the two people's desire for talents, and did not explicitly refuse, was entirely to increase the bargaining chip.

A bargaining chip used to negotiate with the Archbishop.

Winning the championship in the competitive competition only guarantees that he has the qualification to meet the archbishop, but it does not mean that he has the capital to bargain with the other party.

Since we don't want to be passive, we can only actively create the initiative.

Everything is according to plan.

All the conditions have been met.

After completing his thoughts in the blink of an eye, Chios controlled his facial and eye muscles, showing guilt.

He bowed to the noble girls.

"I understand that hesitating is more impolite than refusing. The two condescended to show great love to a humble refugee like me, but I have been unable to make a decision. I am really sorry."

Seeing him blame himself so much, Medina felt a little overwhelmed.

"No, it's okay, we were too anxious and caused too much pressure on you all at once..."

"Well, there's nothing wrong with careful consideration." Soltilina also nodded, and said in a soft tone:

"Don't take our words too seriously..."

The words stop here.

Thinking of how out of anger I even brought out the important matter of marriage as a guarantee just now, the skin above the earl's daughter's slender neck was immediately dyed red with shame, spreading all the way to the ears.

She lowered her head and stared at the ground under her feet, avoiding looking at Chios.

"If...you remember too well, I...I will be very troubled..."

Chios smiled wryly.

He who has been in love for many years, how could he not understand that at this time, no matter whether he says he doesn't remember or swears to forget, it will cause the other party's goodwill to plummet.

Of course, if the answer is too specific and clear, it is also wrong to keep the woman from coming to the stage.

Only in the hazy and fuzzy interval, reflecting the tacit understanding between each other, is the only correct answer.

When a woman's speech should be followed, when it must be reversed, and when it must be compromised, it is an extremely profound knowledge.

"It's just torturing me."

Hearing this, Soltilina blushed even more.

But the ambiguous atmosphere was quickly broken:

"Teacher, so you are here."

Asuna walked quickly in front of Medina and Soltilina, her chestnut hair was swaying, she curtseyed impeccably, and said with a sweet smile:

"Sorry to bother you two."

After speaking, she came to Chios' side.

He stretched out his hand to hold the young man's arm, and secretly pinched the flesh under the other's sleeve with his fingertips.

"Teacher, you clearly agreed to teach me how to dance, how could you leave me alone and come chatting with others..."

Chapter 880 four?

The rapier user who served as the forward rushed into the line of fire first, and the other team members also rushed from the sides and the rear, protecting the team leader who was caught in a double-team 360 degrees without any dead ends.

After confirming that the goal was achieved, they did not want to fight, and immediately evacuated with the young man.

Quick, tacit, decisive...

A rescue operation like a textbook.

Before Medina and Soltilina realized what was going on, Chios was taken away.

""...""

He watched helplessly as a group of people walked away.

After a while, the young head of the Ortinanos family turned to look at his friend.

"Who are they?"

"do not know..."

The earl's daughter shook her head.

Knowing Chios today, how could she have any information about the other party's companions.

At best, three of the girls could be guessed to be volunteers who were refugees from the Northland like Chios, and the rest, from the clothes they wore, probably belonged to the priesthood of the church.

Leaving aside their identities for the time being, the four girls are all outstanding in appearance without exception.

Thinking about this, he remembered the rumors about the chief knight and Chios' personal friendship.

Soltilina suddenly felt a deep exhaustion.

Did I get involved with an incredible man...

Do you want to withdraw while you are not deeply involved yet?

Or, knowing that there is a bottomless abyss ahead, do you still have to move forward resolutely?

With her palm pressed against her ruddy cheek, she thought with a complicated expression.

Chios Pesheim...

What kind of person are you...