Chapter 0370 - Private Sharing of the Spoils of War (First Update)
As if to see that Liszt was hesitant, Captain Lydon approached and reminded in a low voice: "Commander, the Grand Duke's order is not to accept prisoners. β
The Grand Duke's dragon is not dead, he is still the sole authority of the Grand Duchy of Sapphire.
Liszt, of course, would not have a "conscience" and let these people go, and from the moment they were determined to resist, it was the result of your life and death - the betrayers were unforgivable, and the blame was only for following a wrong lord and not being able to turn back in time.
His gaze swept over a group of people who were on one knee.
He spoke slowly: "Captain Layden, give each of them a chance to write a suicide note, hand over the elves, and then let them decide on their own." Corpol, Nash, take over the castle, clear the threat, we rest for the day at the castle. Marcus, you lead a squad of knights and follow me around the outside. β
Don't ask how these surrendered knights will decide on their own.
Liszt went straight to the barley field on the other side of the castle, and the rat revealed that the barley field was giving birth to an elf worm - he was going to secretly contract this elf worm as his personal trophy - this elf worm was unknown to others, so there was no problem in swallowing it.
The barley field is easy to find, and if you use your magic eye to make a round, you will soon find the barley cordyceps that has been protected.
Among the huge ears of wheat, the magic is shining, this barley worm has not yet been born, but it should be soon, maybe in a day or two.
Finding the elven worm but not being able to take it away immediately upset Liszt a little.
He was also in a hurry to go to Cow Mao City, to join the Earl, and together to sweep the knights of Count Sneijder, and snatch the battle merits, there was no time to stop here.
But since you don't plan to leave today, you can wait.
He thought, "If the barley worm is born before tomorrow morning, I will immediately kill it, and if the barley worm is not born before tomorrow morning, then ...... Let Marcus temporarily stay here to take care of the wounded, and when the barley worms are hatched, dig up the cordyceps and bring them with them. β
It is very troublesome to dig up Cordyceps, and it may also hurt Cordyceps itself, the best way is to reward the subordinate contract, and then let the elf worm migrate the Cordyceps by itself.
The Elven Worm can be used as a bounty item to reward followers.
However, usually no lord is willing to do this.
Because the elven worm only has two contracts, the lord has already contracted once, and after it is dissolved, the elven worm can only contract again, and it will depreciate significantly.
The elven insects sold in the market are all wild elven insects, and they have not been contracted.
The barley worm in front of him obviously met the conditions for the reward - but Liszt was not willing to reward his subordinates, he would rather give his subordinates a large sum of gold coins to buy the elven worm than let the elven worm he encountered.
"Philip, you lead two servants and squat here, keeping an eye on the birth of the barley worm. β
"Yes, sir. β
After inspecting the barley cordyceps, Liszt quickly led the knight team back to the castle, which by this time had been replaced with a black tulip flag.
Captain Lydon greeted him: "Captain, all the knights of Mane City, have already cut themselves. We rushed in a group of civilians from Mane City and dragged the bodies away and buried them. The inventory of the castle has now begun, and there is enough food and water, but the elven worms do not. β
"Didn't you?"
"Yes, these knights have received the news and transferred the elven worm to their wives and children early. And their wives and children, we didn't ask, after all, the elf worm can't contract for the third time. β
Li Si nodded.
These knights were obviously prepared, and they didn't know how many benefits Marquis Bull had promised to make them dare to risk going against the Grand Duke of Sapphire and defending Ironhoof Island. Under normal circumstances, except for the die-hard followers of the Marquis of Bull, the other nobles should surrender early and welcome the king.
After all, the Grand Duke has dragons.
Perhaps, as the rat brought, a great lord like Sneijder, whose heirs are all by the side of the Marquis of Bull, and whose wealth has probably been transferred to Ironhoof City, can only choose allegiance, and dare not betray the Marquis of Bull - after betrayal, there will be nothing.
can only be pinned on "things done", and the glory continues.
Liszt didn't know how these knights thought, and he didn't want to know. He's here to make a meritorious service, and a lord like Sneijder swears to resist to the death, just in time for the glory of the competition.
He had already arranged for two earth knights to hurry to Niumao City to report to Earl William Lee what he had heardβa magician had secretly communicated with Sneijder in private, mentioned a major event, and threatened to make Sneijder a marquis after the matter was completed.
As for what this big event is, it is not clear.
Let the Count worry about it.
Following Captain Lydon into the Nameless Castle, a stench of feces and urine came to his nose, making him want to gag. There should be too many people living here, resulting in a terrible smell inside the castle.
It's like a big castle-style toilet.
"Immediately have someone clean the third floor where I live!"
......
The third floor was constantly washed with water to wash away the filth in the hallways and rooms.
Although there was still a faint stench that could not be dispelled, he could barely live in it, and Liszt sat behind the desk of an unknown nobleman.
Listen to Captain Lydon and others report on the loot.
As a small city, Mane City is not too rich in loot, especially if the elves have long been transferred. Finally, he thought for a moment and gave the order: "The gold coins are divided equally, remember, let all the knights keep their mouths in mind and hide their share of the gold coins." β
This is a private division of the spoils of war, and it is against the orders of the Grand Duke.
However, Count William Lee said before that the situation of snatching booty should be "restrained", but it is not strictly forbidden - this kind of thing cannot be forbidden, and there is no war without oil and water, why should the knights contribute. After all, the equipment and logistics are all provided by the lords and knights, including their own lives.
No one would believe that after handing over the spoils of war to the Grand Duke, they would get their fair share - the Grand Duke would definitely favor the Blue Blood Alliance.
Captain Lydon replied with a smile: "Captain, all knights understand, and when you get a benefit, you must keep your mouth shut. β
Li Sty nodded: "The lost weapons are replenished from Mane City, and the food consumed is also replenished from here...... By the way, call Marcus for me. β
Marcus arrived quickly.
Liszt motioned for him to close the door first, and then said, "Teacher Marcus, I have a task for you, go to Mane City to search for craftsmen. Forget about ordinary craftsmen, they must be craftsmen and above, especially craftsmen who are not available in Flower Town, paper craftsmen, salt makers. β
Marcus asked, "My lord, can we take these craftsmen with us?"
"You tell them that after the fall of Ironhoof Island, all of them will suffer the wrath of the Grand Duke, because they are all traitors to sin, and Flower Town can provide them with better protection...... As for taking them away, the sea is so wide that it can always send them to the ship. β
It is very difficult to take a large amount of supplies from the island without passing through the port.
But it wasn't that hard to take a few craftsmen, including their families, with them.
Marcus commanded: "As you wish!"