Rise of the Empire Total War

Perhaps because he felt that there was no need to ask Luwen City for help immediately due to the attack of shrimp soldiers and crab generals, Knight Commander Lynch just asked the knights to drag the broken corpses to the field outside the farm, and then continued to watch the night as if nothing had happened.

Of course, he also reported the sudden attack to Princess Stephanie, who was awakened by the fight, and the latter just said lightly that she knew it and asked him to back down.

Although Stephanie didn't show any expression on her face, Lynch, who had been guarding her for more than ten years, knew that when she was expressionless, she must be thinking of some terrible idea.

The next morning, Richard arrived as scheduled, and learned from Lynch about the battle that took place the night before. Richard couldn't help being surprised, but he was relieved after knowing that Stephanie was not hurt.

After all, this is his fiefdom. If anything happens to Stephanie, the princess, even if he is the grandson of King Harolds, he must be punished by the royal family.

While he was relieved, Richard entered Stephanie's room after getting Lynch's permission. When he walked in, he found that Stephanie was talking with her maids. When Richard came in, they all shut up. Open your mouth and look at him quietly.

Uh... Richard felt a little embarrassed all of a sudden. He stroked his hair and asked Stephanie who was sitting on the chair: Stephanie, were you scared last night?

Hearing Richard's question, Stephanie couldn't help but sneered. She said disdainfully, How can a few thieves scare me. But you, I have a question for you.

what?

Why is there such a large band of thieves active in your fief? As the lord of Luwen City, don't you just sit back and watch?

Richard couldn't laugh or cry, he explained: I have only arrived in Luwen City for a day or two, and I don't know much about local affairs, how to deal with rampant thieves.

Then you still feel at ease to let me live outside the city? Stephanie asked persistently.

This... Richard was speechless for a moment, he could only bow his head and admit his mistake simply: It was my negligence.

Huh. Stephanie snorted coldly, but her expression didn't look like she was angry, What if I was taken away by those thieves?

Of course I crushed those thieves! Richard clenched his fists and replied resolutely. He actually wanted to say that it was impossible, but the desire to survive in his heart told him that answering this sentence would definitely get him into trouble. of.

Is that too late? Stephanie shook her head, I think in order to avoid similar things from happening again, you should be with me all the time and protect me personally.

That's impossible. Richard shook his head decisively and refused, without even thinking about it. As the earl of the kingdom, I still have things to deal with, so I can't be by your side all the time.

Then I'll take a step back. I don't need you to accompany me, but let me follow you. Stephanie continued.

...

Richard now understands the other party's intentions. It seems that from the beginning, her idea was to use this incident as an excuse to stay by her side. Although she didn't know what her intentions were for staying by his side, Richard thought about it Still didn't say no.

Follow if you want, my dear cousin.

...

In order to avoid similar incidents from happening again, Richard took Stephanie to a temporarily unowned baronial castle in the territory. He returned safely, and his family was driven out when the Ravana arrived.

This castle was entrusted to Richard together with the city of Luwen, as well as the other two castles in the territory (yes, Luwen collar is the Earl of Sankong in ck2). Of course, it is impossible for Richard to control all three baronies in his own hands.

He can choose to use it to attract wandering knights seeking power and glory to fight for him.

After all, becoming a nobleman and owning a fief is the lifelong pursuit of every knight, even the lowest baron.

After sending Stephanie into the castle with the royal guard, Richard called for the new sheriff, Blaise, a local Ravana immigrant squire who had served as a city guard before coming to Leuven City. A post, so Richard will choose him.

An hour later, Blaise arrived on a fast horse. Blaze, who became the new sheriff, looked majestic. His military career in his youth naturally gave him a slight murderous look. His face was often stern and invisible. There are any facial expressions.

Lord Earl. Upon seeing Richard, Blaise dismounted and knelt down on one knee, calling out respectfully.

Richard nodded lightly, and asked him to get up. Then, he said, Thieves are rampant in Luwen City. I hope that you, as a security officer, can shoulder your responsibilities and deal with factors that harm public order.

Understood, Lord Earl. Blaize quickly agreed, but then he remembered something, and said: My lord, before the formation of the security brigade, I am afraid that my subordinates will not be able to clean up the thieves in the territory.

I will instruct Governor Maximilian to assist you in forming a security brigade. After Richard finished speaking, he added: Weapons and equipment can be customized and purchased from the leather workshop in the city.

Understood, Lord Earl. Blaise nodded, Is there anything else you want to order?

Well, before the formation of the security brigade is completed, you need to send someone to find out the intelligence of several bandit groups that are active in the territory, and make preparations in advance.

This subordinate understands. Blaize still had a straight face, If you have nothing else to do, this subordinate will go back and prepare first.

Then you go back.

With Richard's permission, Blaise rode back to Leuven City. Seeing the back of this new subordinate leaving, Richard touched his smooth chin. This guy has no idea how capable he is, but his temper is not small. No wonder he retired from the city defense officer and immigrated to another country.

Maybe it was because of his bad temper that he was disgusted by his boss and then he found a reason to fire him.

While Richard was secretly slandering, on a mountain road leading to Luwen City, an attack on passers-by was coming...