After spending about ten days, Laine finally led his army back to his own domain.
It was already mid-October, and even autumn was about to pass. In about two to three weeks, Baron Gene's Domain would welco the first snow of winter.
The army of Winford Duchy also arrived near Gene Town.
The ti for parting had co.
"Well, we part ways here, Laine. I must thank you once again. It was your command that allowed most people to return ho safely," Francois coughed a few tis, expressing his gratitude to Laine: "I won't say much else. After a war, you and your soldiers need rest. You are always welco to find at Helunhilde if you need anything."
"Very well, thank you very much, my Duke, Yuri, Miss Surya." Laine also earnestly thanked the Duke's family. Without their efforts, he would not have managed so easily.
The Knightly War left Laine and his army exhausted; while he could personally endure it, his army could not.
For the foreseeable future, Laine decided to focus on recuperation and developnt.
In fact, the war potential of the dieval peasant system was just like that; except for the Elves, few forces could withstand continuous warfare. In contrast, humans could bear the consumption of population, and the peasant population could recover quickly. Training knights took ti, but humans reproduced more easily than Elves in any case.
Laine bid farewell to Julius and Surya one after another, as well as many knights of the Winford Duchy who participated in this war. Although there were so losses, most knights and peasants gained considerably in this war, and the wages were paid in full, so everyone had a smile on their face.
Surya shook hands with Laine to say goodbye, "I look forward to seeing you again next ti, and also, I hope you don't forget my invitation."
"I won't forget it, but I think I need so ti to consider it, as this is only my first year here," Laine smiled and said, "I might need to stabilize my own people."
"Regardless, Helunhilde welcos you."
"Thank you, and please take care of Alia for ."
"Rest assured, she will be sent back just as she was, still that lovely child." The female knight smiled brightly and winked at her maid, "Isn't that right, Sylvia?"
"Uh, it seems this has nothing to do with , Miss!" The stern maid blushed furiously and hurried to explain.
Francois rely watched all this with a smile, without any intent to stop it.
The Duke of Winford eventually left with his army, while Laine and the others remained.
After a few months, the forr Gene Town had taken on a completely new appearance. More wooden buildings were erected, tall stone walls gradually replaced the original low wooden walls, and the prosperous town and ample work attracted many free people to settle. The profound influence brought by these quality populations would take ti to manifest fully.
After distributing the wages and spoils, the peasant army gradually disbanded. After more than two months of campaigning, they finally returned to their hos. A generous inco and a decent haul filled the faces of these peasants, who had previously managed only a basic subsistence, with smiles. So peasants weighed the small amount of silver they had won and bags full of silver coins, thinking they could have roast chicken for the New Year.
At the sa ti, two peasant infantryn were fortunately promoted to sergeants. The Ranger Knight Hex took out the roster and shouted loudly, "Amade? Barre?"
"Yes, Master Knight!" The two peasant soldiers hurried to the front of the ranks.
"Amade from Ancient Wood Village, killed two Horned Beasts, twelve Inferior Horned Beasts, and one Razor Beast in this Knightly War. By order of the Baron, Amade is promoted to sergeant! He will move into the castle on a selected day!"
"Barre from Dufang Village, killed one Centaur, five Inferior Horned Beasts, and wounded one Great Horned Beast in this Knightly War. By order of the Baron, Barre is promoted to sergeant! He will move into the castle on a selected day!"
"Yes!" The two peasants knelt with excitent, barely holding back their tears, only bowing their heads, "We are willing to serve the Baron with our lives!"
Laine nodded, indicating he understood: "Show your actual performance then."
The brief enfeoffnt ended, and the Tax Officer Gaspardon ca up to greet him, "My Baron, the harvest was good this year. Following the seventeen percent tax you set, we collected about 650 Gold Crowns worth of grain."
Olivier, who was injured, returned to rest first; Hex went to handle the aftermath of the army's disbandnt, while the rest, Laine and Gaspardon, walked into his castle.
Most parts of the castle's interior were still under construction. Wooden floors began to replace the damp and cold stone floors, the corners that had been in disrepair for years were gradually reinforced, and many workers were still working. The pungent sll of paint inside the castle made the Baron sowhat uncomfortable: "The castle is still under repair. When is it expected to be completed?"
"The main body of the castle is basically finished. The painters will continue to repaint your castle, my Baron. You can send soone to purchase a painting or sculpture to exhibit your trophies in the room, showing your martial valor," Gaspardon followed behind the Baron: "I'm not very clear on specific matters regarding the castle."
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