At Byron's invitation, two of Thrindil's other vassals, Baron Zico and Baron Phyllis, came to the main town of Thrindil with his knights to discuss with Byron about guarding Thrindil.

Byron had fine wines, cheeses, fresh fruit, cream and fluffy cakes ready.

As for the meat, venison and beef are the main ones, and there are plenty of spices and refined salt.

These expensive banquet foods were only available to earls and lords and above, and were not often seen at barons' banquets. The price of the spices used in this meal alone exceeded 60 dinars, and Byron spent so much money to prepare this meal, of course, to save face for himself at the banquet.

Those veteran aristocrats in high positions can usually be a little more low-key, because even if they don't show it, everyone knows his strength. For most of the other aristocrats, food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, especially at banquets and games, were very important. If you have to pretend to be poor, then people really think that you are poor, and they will naturally look down on you, and if there is any good thing, you will naturally not want to catch it.

Clothing and food for banquets, expensive and heavy full-body plate armor for participating in competitive competitions, these are all important means of raising the value of other nobles.

Even during the day, Byron had candles and oil lamps lit in the shadows of the tower, further revealing Byron's wealth.

In addition to the small internal space of the stone tower, which makes people feel a little depressed, the two barons couldn't find anything wrong with this banquet, the food was sumptuous, the etiquette was thoughtful, and the two barons, who also belonged to the new nobles, spoke very politely.

The knights were even more satisfied, and they raised their glasses to Byron and praised the feast.

Byron knew he had won half of the way, so he spoke his mind when the banquet was almost over.

"King Harauth intends to retreat from Viruga, and the Rhodoks of Agorlongburg will not let this opportunity go. If they come, and we are scattered in our territory, we will all be captured alive by them. So I suggest that if the two adults want to defend their territory, then be prepared to evacuate at any time. We concentrated our forces in the town and fended off their attacks together. ”

Byron suggested.

"Guarding Serindil? If it weren't for the king's order, I would have been in Suno by now. I have only one hundred and twenty soldiers under my command, and it is impossible to hold back Rhodok's army. ”

Baron Chico put the last piece of cake on the plate in his mouth, propped his chin in his hand, and rolled his eyes a few times, as if thinking about something.

"I agree with your suggestion, Baron Byron. You're right, only if we concentrate our forces can we stop the attack of those southerners. ”

When Baron Zico said this, Byron saw that Bandak, who was sitting in the corner drinking, had a very bad face, and Byron knew that he would have to talk to him later, and listen to him complain about this baron who was not very good at talking.

"As long as you don't interfere in our private affairs and don't order us, then it's fine."

Baron Chiko emphasized in passing.

"No problem, Baron Chiko. What about you? Baron Phyllis? ”

"I'm fine, Baron Byron."

Baron Phyllis also nodded in agreement, and as a member of a long-established aristocratic family, although he spoke late, he had a better attitude and was more willing to cooperate with Byron.

"The town of Serindir is your fiefdom, and you have more soldiers than the two of us combined. I'd love to fight with you, and if there's anything you need my help with, you're welcome. ”

Baron Phyllis replied in a very gentlemanly manner.

"Your Excellency, you promised too lightly."

Byron was very pleased with Baron Phyllis's words, but before he could say anything, one of Baron Phyllis's knights stood up with some dissatisfaction.

"What qualifications does this mercenary have to order you to do? He was not a nobleman, much less a good warrior and commander. If he had led us into battle, we would not have been victorious. In my humble opinion, this battle should be commanded by you, and you will lead us to defend Serindil! ”

The words of the knight, who had the same beard as Baron Phyllis, immediately caused an uproar in the room, and Byron's heroes stood up, Fatis and Ellen put their hands on their swords, and Kress, who was leaning against the doorway and handling the dishes, pulled his throwing knife out of his bosom. Killing intent came from all sides, and the knight was still standing there, and Baron Zico was also watching the show.

"Sit down, Easley! Pay attention to your identity! In front of you is Baron Byron of Serindil! ”

Phyllis immediately "seriously" rebuked the knight named Easley, and Byron's smile faded.

He could tell that the two men were playing double reeds. Whether it is Baron Phyllis or the Knight Easley, they are all noble members from serious aristocratic families, and they have a natural disdain for a mercenary-born nobleman like Byron. This must have been pre-arranged.

Byron hadn't said before that he had to take the lead and command the two barons in battle. But as soon as the Easley knight stood up, he turned the subject to this, apparently slapping him in the face and inflating Baron Phyllis's worth.

He and Baron Phyllis had no troubles, and it could even be said that they had not crossed paths at all before. But in this day and age, your birth itself is a sin, a sin that the nobles deliberately suppress, or even get rid of.

"Baron Phyllis, your knight is too rude! He now looks like a tavern drunk! ”

Byron grimaced and swept his eyes towards Baron Phyllis.

"I'm sorry, Lord Byron. Please forgive him for his rudeness, and if there is anything we need to do, I will do my best. ”

Baron Phyllis's apology further deepened Easley's so-called "attempt" by Byron to control the two barons, and Easley himself behaved even more arrogantly.

"I'm sorry, sir. But I'm telling the truth, I can't accept such a mercenary commanding us in any way, and only you can unite the Swadia warriors of Serindil against the brutal and savage southerners. ”

Bandak's face was flushed with rage, and if it weren't for Jamila, who was also a Rhodok, who was in front of him with her body, he would have smashed the hammer on the knight's head.

"Oh? May I ask your Excellency, how many troops does Baron Phyllis have now? ”

Byron didn't pay attention to his words, picked up the wine glass, and asked coldly.

"One hundred and seventy-six."

Easley Knight blurted out, but soon he realized that he shouldn't have said it.

"176 people? It's funny. Fatis, tell Your Excellency, how many of us are there? ”

Byron smiled disdainfully and turned to ask Fatis.

"Five hundred and forty, my lord."

Fatis replied accurately.

"Very well, if you add it up, my men make up more than half, and it is remarkable that Baron Phyllis can unite so many troops that do not belong to him."

Byron's taunt brought Baron Phyllis in, and he turned his head away when Baron Phyllis looked at him.

"Anyway, Lord Easley, your behavior is too rude, and you question me that I am not a good commander and warrior, so I will let my knights prove it. Ellene! ”

"We'll be happy to serve you, my lord."

Hearing Byron's words, Alleyne immediately stood up, stood directly in front of the Ashley Knight, and saluted him.

"I am Alleyne, the knight of Lord Byron, the son of the knight of Vecchia. You have insulted the man to whom I am loyal, Lord Easley. I will fight you in a duel and teach you what "politeness" is, as Lord Byron asks. ”

Knight Easley was thinking about how to answer Byron when he was startled by Alleyne's actions. However, he quickly recovered and readily agreed to Arene's request for a duel.

"Very well, I accept your challenge. When and where do we start? ”

He asked.

"Right now, right here."

After Ellen finished speaking, he directly drew the matching sword from his waist.

Thanks to the 500 starting coins rewarded by Eugen in the deep sea, and 100 starting coins rewarded by Mandala ~ Dragon