Chapter 221 – Enemy Advances, Retreat Strategy

Liszt rode Tremblingwoods around.

He came to the open s.p.a.ce in Barley Town and  visited children of all ages that were taking knight training cla.s.ses.

He rode Tremblingwoods and not the dragon horse since having the huge dog around gave him a sense of security. Another reason was that it added might to the Lord's image in the children's hearts — a Lord with a mid-level magical beast is extremely powerful and one has the opportunity to farm for him.

With a deputy continuing to guide the girl's training, Romm gave Liszt a salute, “Good day, Sir!”

 “Good day, Romm.”

Later on, Romm began to introduce the training progress of the girls group. Talented and untalented girls can basically be distinguished from the training.

The so-called talents are of physical and psychological quality.

A gifted child must be one who is tall, solid, and able to bear hards.h.i.+ps and withstand hard work. As for the problem of IQ, that came in second-after all, Liszt just aims to cultivate a group of female serfs who can farm and do heavy work, the goal was  not really about training female knights.

“Romm, pay more attention to the girls' health especially those training in the snow. Don't expose them to too much wind and cold. After training, you should take them back immediately.”

Romm replied, “There is a stove in the lounge next to them, and every time they rest, they are allowed to go near the fire.”

Liszt nodded.

The girls practiced three to nine exercises in the summer and winter, they were little girls, after all.

He thought of a plan and said to Romm,  “This wasteland is still too crude. This winter, I plan to use this wasteland, refer to it as the "Knight's Square" for winter training."

“Romm supports the decision of the Lord, Having a dedicated Knights' Square will make it convenient for the instructors and the children, and it would make the training more professional.”

“With a cafeteria and cla.s.sroom, cultural lessons will also be carried out there.” Liszt  was thinking way in advance. He not only wanted farm serfs but also clerks who could read.

In the future, the development of Black Horse Island will require a lot of talents. It is difficult to ensure the availability of talents just by buying. It is better to start training one's own personnel now.

After talking about the construction of the Knights Square, Liszt's attention quickly turned to Maggie who was training with the girls.

The nine-year-old maid Maggie was dedicated and meticulous.

Last night, Liszt called Old Grandet and chatted with the old man for a short time. The topic was mainly around Maggie. He asked Old Grandet to contact the Harriet family, and to reveal vaguely that the “Master  appreciates Maggie”, ” Master hopes that the mother-daughter contract gets along well”, “Master hopes you can continue to love each other” and other messages.

All in all, it is important to imply Maggie's importance to the Harriet family.

It was clear that they naturally knew how to take care of Maggie —  if Swan wanted to take Maggie forcibly, it is the foreshadowing at work; if Swan didn't have the will, there was nothing to lose; if Liszt wants to banish Swann, and Maggie stays, it can also prevent future revenge plans.

Liszt watched Maggie intentionally.

Suddenly, in the corner of his eyes, he saw Swan approaching.

He turned his head and nodded slightly to Swan. It was an unenthusiastic h.e.l.lo, not warm or with compa.s.sion at all.

Swan walked straight up. When she approached, Tremblingwoods  sniffed the air with his nose, and suddenly growled at Swan. If it wasn't for Liszt's appeas.e.m.e.nt, it would have probably jumped straight at her.

“Mid-level magical beast dog,a rare bloodline. There are surprises revealed everywhere in the Baron's territory.” Swan said, who does not seem to be afraid of Tremblingwoods.

Some of her actions have a mysterious taste, but the facts are so real that Liszt can hardly distinguish which is which. “Managing the territory with my heart will naturally reap rewards. Ms. Swan seems to have a rich experience. Can you comment on our Flower Town and other countries? How does this small town compare? “

“It is far from prosperous, but it has great potential. The territories have a rich variety of products. I heard that you still have a sprite that produces potions. The development of Flower Town will soon come.”

“It's not as drastic as I want, but it is happening,” Liszt said proudly. “When we started, Flower Town was poor, and the population was less than 2,000. There was widespread hunger, especially in winter and the population can only starve. Now , Flower Town has a population of more than 3,500. Everyone's belly is full, and that is noteworthy on Coral Island. “

Swan changed her tone. “But half of the population are serfs you bought. If you didn't buy them, they may still have lived in their hometown.”

“If I don't buy them, someone else will. It is not me that is destroying their secured lives, but their former  incompetent leaders who cannot protect their citizens. The knight has a gun and a sword, and enjoys the support of the Lord. It is natural for them to ensure the Lord's safety. When they come to Flower Town, their safety is left to me.”

No profit leads to no extinction.

Liszt stole the concept directly and turned it into, there is no sale without killing.

“But you are sure that, as their leader,  you can protect these people, and one day they will not be trafficked as serfs again?” Swan stared at Liszt with intent.

Is this a test?

It seemed like it, and Liszt was distracted.

Liszt laughed softly. “I cannot guarantee that I am strong and fearless, but in the Grand Duchy of Sapphire, it is not difficult for me to take refuge in Flower Town. My father is the Count of Coral Island, and my grandfather is the Marquis of Red Crab Island. My  mount is a mid-level magical beast, my sword is a jewel weapon, and I have a sprite that produces potions. “

He looked into the distance, his handsome face shone in the sun brilliantly. “No one can give them peace and tranquility better than I.”

It was almost effective.

But.

The mercenary was not easy to fool. “Maybe one day on the battlefield, you suddenly died and lost the t.i.tle of being lord. Flower Town's end will not necessarily be better than those of the exiled serfs.”

Liszt continued to smile: “So, I have to build up strength and practice hard every day. My talent may not be outstanding. I broke into the Earth Knight as an adult, but after six months, I can already defeat an elite Earth Knight. I will continue to recruit knights, form knight squads, and guard Flower Town! ” [1]

“Really? I hate the hypocrisy and belligerence of the aristocracy.” Swan said calmly with a little sigh, “Although you are also a hypocritical aristocrat, at least you do not have the sleaziness that most aristocrats have … the overseas island of small Flower Town, maybe you will enjoy peace. “

She did not wait for Liszt to respond.

She resumed her calm tone and said directly, “Baron, I hope to take my sister away, or buy her with twenty silver coins now.”

 “You just made two mistakes.” Liszt has seen the other party's retreat in mentality. At this moment, the enemy needs to retreat, and he was right. “First, all the civilians in Flower Town are not available for trade. Second, I asked Irene and she said she doesn't have a sister and I have already sent someone to Coral City to ask her parents…. I think I would rather trust her parents. “

“I'm not talking about Irene!”

Liszt stared. “What?”

She was a little underwhelmed. “I'm talking about a slave girl you bought, she's my sister, and I have chased her as far as Coral Island.”

The showdown moment has arrived.

A triumphant smile appeared on the corner of Liszt's mouth, then disappeared. He embraced the moral high ground and pressed on the past. “My kindness and patience are only for those around me while my gun and sword are aimed at the enemy! You just lied and spied at the castle, thief!  Why should I believe you? “

[1] Good lord he is tryiiiiing