Werewolf wizard

Chapter 150: Toll Station and the Samori Territory

Within the Earldom of Samori.

At this moment, due to the chaos, there were refugees everywhere.

It was evident that this territory had descended into utter chaos.

Soldiers on the roads would even arbitrarily intercept the territory's residents, forcing them to declare whether they believed in the God of Law or the God of Storms.

Any resident who did not curse the God of Law and praise the God of Storms would be immediately beheaded, and all their belongings would be looted.

However, this wasn't unique to the Samori family.

All Storm Lords, due to religious reasons, treated residents who did not share their faith with various forms of mistreatment.

They were forced to pay extra taxes, perform extra military service, and even pay an additional tax to participate in the local church of the God of Law.

However, it was rare to see a family as insane as the Samori family.

The Samori family at this moment was likely acting out of a primal madness, sensing the crumbling of their ruling position.

At this time, the soldiers at the toll station on the Samori Territory's post road were intercepting a caravan of wealthy families who believed in the God of Law, trying to make things difficult for them and extort some wealth.

But soon, a soldier saw Su Nan's carriage from afar.

"That is... that is, that is the esteemed Storm Lord's carriage, the Peter Earl family's emblem on the carriage."

"Earl Peter?"

The previously arrogant soldier's face immediately displayed respect and vigilance.

After all, Su Nan's identity in the mortal realm was that of a Storm Lord representing the God of Storms, and these soldiers from the Storm Kingdom not only had respect for Su Nan as a noble but also religious reverence for Su Nan's identity.

The carriage stopped in front of the toll station, and a soldier, emboldened, imitated the etiquette of a noble, saluted, and said nervously, "Greetings, esteemed Earl Peter, I am the toll collector appointed by Earl Samori."

"Passing through the toll station requires three Storm Copper coins."

"May the God of Storms be above, I hope you can understand, this is just the regulation."

The merchant families on the side were somewhat restless because they had just been asked to pay seven Storm Gold coins, but the Earl only needed to pay three Storm Copper coins to pass.

In the Middle Ages, there was no strict concept of national borders, so it was very common for different lords to travel or pass through the lands of other lords, and they could even bring some attendants and troops.

Of course, if you brought troops into someone else's territory, they might also bring troops to drive you out.

Therefore, even in this process, some lords or knights were sometimes detained by others when passing through their territory.

However, this situation was not common, and people usually just wanted a ransom.

Nobles rarely killed each other.

Otherwise, it would easily lead to vicious incidents where two families would fight to the death.

Su Nan had Vasili An pay the transit tax, just three copper coins, there was no need to fuss, and the soldiers at the toll station, after hesitating several times, felt that they still had to abide by their work responsibilities, so they asked Su Nan's carriage, "Earl Peter, can you tell me, what are you entering our territory for?"

"Our Earl would be very happy to have you as a guest."

Vasili An, sitting on the carriage, immediately scolded him. "Insolent."

"What is your status, to actually inquire about what Lord Su Nan is going to do."

From inside the carriage, came the sound of two hunting dogs barking.

The toll collector stammered, shrinking back, facing Vasili An, he suddenly became very afraid, feeling not only the majesty but also the incomparable terror of the black-armored knight before him.

"Yes... yes, welcome to Samori Territory, Earl Peter."

From the carriage, came Su Nan's perfunctory voice. "Tell Earl Samori not to worry, I am only going to the [Storm God's Holy Mother Monastery] outside the Samori suburbs for pilgrimage."

Pilgrimage was the perfect excuse and reason for a lord to enter another lord's territory in this era.

After all, you can't stop others from going on a pilgrimage, can you?

The toll collector immediately breathed a sigh of relief and bowed to the carriage, saying, "Sorry, I bothered you, Lord Baron Peter."

"Please enter."

"Quick, move the wooden chevaux-de-frise away, let Lord Earl Peter's carriage in."

Vasili An immediately drove the carriage away.

After Su Nan and the others left, the soldiers immediately changed their faces and looked at the caravan of wealthy families waiting obediently on the side of the road.

"It's your turn, without seven Storm Gold coins, don't even think about leaving today!"

The old wealthy man tremblingly stepped down with the help of his servants. "But I saw that the Earl just needed to pay three copper coins..."

The toll collector sneered. "He is an Earl. What are you, to compare with him. He only needs three copper coins to enter and exit, you... I've changed my mind now. I'll charge you at least ten Storm Gold coins."

"I'm not extorting you."

"Earl Samori has recently ordered that the army needs funds, all because of suppressing you lowly citizens who believe in the God of Law, so you lowly citizens should bear this part of the military expenses. You have to pay extra taxes."

"In addition, the Earl has also ordered that people like you who have some property in Samori cannot leave with their families!"

Many people in the wealthy family's caravan suddenly looked gloomy.

What exactly did they have to do to escape this hellish place of Samori Territory?

They were not allowed to leave, but staying in this territory meant they were always in danger of being robbed by Earl Samori's army.

...

In Su Nan's carriage, Vasili An drove two high-quality white-browed horses while saying, "Lord Su Nan, this land has become very chaotic because of foolish lies."

"Lies lead to discontent, lies lead to war, lies lead to infighting."

"Religion does not die, war does not end."

Vasili An was completely enveloped in the magic of death, and at this moment, he seemed to have realized something, so the learning speed of the Necromantic Meditation greatly increased.

The whispers of the dead appeared in his ears.

Su Nan had the AI check Vasili An's mental strength and found that Vasili An's mental strength had actually reached 21.

Su Nan said to Vasili An, "Yes."

Su Nan remained noncommittal because this was Vasili An's unique perception of the world, so Su Nan believed that the difference between evaluating and not evaluating was not significant.

Su Nan said, "According to what the merchant from the Atika military district said, that Petrified Witch Gathering is in the depths of the forest ahead."

"Hopefully, this gathering will still be held at the end of this month."

"I can sell some of my low-level potions."

Vasili An said, "Yes, my master. I will drive the carriage over now."