Wild West, Barony of New Thurbercher.

After meeting Grian yesterday, according to the scheduled arrangement, Varian took Claudia to her territory and met with the Capetian Knight, who managed the territory on behalf of the girl.

Because it was only four or five months, although Claudia's territory was not invaded by bandits, it was still a little desolate, and the manor entrusted to Barons' men was only half built, and it was estimated that it would take more than a year to complete, so Claudia suggested shortening the pre-arranged stay and going directly to the next stop of the journey, the castle of the Earl of Remington Richville, to rest and spend the night.

Varian's subconscious feeling of annoyance when he heard the words of the Earl of Richville was that he was a brave and resolute king, but he also had the emotions of normal people, and he would also make some mistakes that normal people would make, such as in the case of the Earl of Remington today.

Half a year ago, Count Richville once used the power in his hands to bully Claudia, who had just arrived in Stormwind City and was eager to see the king, and Varian, who couldn't rub sand in his eyes, learned about this at that time, and he was a little unaccustomed to Count Richville's bullying and bullying of the weak, but after Count Richville admitted his mistake and compensated the girl, Varian didn't want to be too embarrassed by Count Richville, so he asked him to come to the Western Wilderness first to deal with the resettlement of the victims, and he could return to Stormwind City to be a royal minister again.

But as the relationship between Varian and Claudia has recently heated up sharply, and then recalling the incident when Count Richville bullied Claudia, he already had some opinions about Count Richville, and he felt that this person was becoming more and more disgusted, especially when Claudia was still by his side, as a normal man, he didn't hesitate to teach Count Richville a lesson for his woman, and quickly replied: "Don't go to Richville Castle, go straight to the next stop!" ”

"How does this work?" Claudia hurriedly retorted, "Varian, you must know that he was injured on official duty, and if you don't visit, won't it make him disheartened?" ”

Varian also knew that there was something wrong with his words just now, but he had always had a strong temper, and he still refused to accept at this time: "Even if he has an opinion, what can he do, does he still have the courage to stand up and accuse me?" ”

Claudia, who had been close to Varian for many days, could already hear the loosening in his tone, and once again admonished: "Varian, you are the king, and countless people are watching his every move, if you ignore him when he is injured by state affairs, what will the other loyal people think?" It seems to me that you not only have to go, but you also have to give you good words and rewards, so that everyone understands that it is worth serving your country. ”

"You have a point, rewards and punishments are clear, it is a virtue that a king should have, and I will reward him enough," Varian naturally knew this, but still said with some disgust, "But I still hate him a little." ”

Strange, is there any enmity between Varian and the Earl of Richville? Although I don't like the earl either, etc., .......

Thinking of this, Claudia suddenly laughed: "Varian, do you think he feels sorry for me, so I can't get used to him." ”

Varian was silent, but Claudia already understood what was going on, and said gratefully: "Varian, thank you, but it is precisely because we are close that you have to appease him better, because sooner or later he will know about our relationship, I don't want to make the nobles and you feel guilty because of me, otherwise I will blame myself." ”

You've always thought so much about me, and every time you put me in a more important position than yourself.

After listening to Claudia's words, Varian was very moved in his heart, and his love for the girl increased even more, he looked at the girl, and said in a soft tone: "Don't worry, I will take care of the measure." ”

"Well, I believe you, speaking of which, I'm still a little looking forward to the chef's skills at the Earl's Court......." Claudia changed the subject and started a conversation with Varian, who soon had a smile on his face.

Soon the two arrived at the castle of the Earl of Reichville with a small retinue, which was built on a hillside, and had the same strong stone walls and thick gates as the other castles, at the gates, the Earl of Remington Reichville, who had almost recovered from his injuries, personally greeted Varian and Claudia at the door, and his attitude was extremely humble and enthusiastic, especially to Claudia, who was a little too deferential, and even used the excuse of saving his life as an excuse to give the girl a lot of gifts.

Yes, as Claudia had guessed, the Holy Light Shield Charm she traded to Remington at the time played an important role in the assassination of Van Cleeff, and in the critical moment, the heroic Golden Shield appeared and blocked Van Cleeff's most crucial shot for Remington, which allowed him to survive.

Claudia did not accept the other party's so-called thank you gift, but still relieved the other party and said: "Don't be so polite, Earl Richville, I have to trouble you to help take care of the people of my territory on weekdays, and I will send someone to deliver the talisman on time next year." ”

"Don't worry, I'll do everything I can to help your people." Remington hurriedly agreed, and dismissed the remaining talisman, although the quality of the talisman made by the girl was good, but now the girl's identity is different, and it is better to leave the jewelry next to the king next to her after it is ready.

After several rounds of resignation, Claudia gave up when Remington insisted on not accepting it, planning to give the amulet she made next year to other people close to her, such as Partris, and Varian.

The reason why Remington has this attitude towards the girl is not just the reason for the saving grace he said, Varian has been in the western wilderness for more than a week, as the most powerful nobleman in the region, he has long known that the girl he offended is now favored by the king, and it is likely to become the mistress of the country, after learning the news, Remington regretted his mistake, and made up his mind to keep his attitude as low as possible if he saw the girl.

In fact, Remington knows very well that as a great nobleman, he doesn't need to be so frightened at all, even if he offends the real queen, as long as he doesn't go too far, Varian can't do anything to him, let alone such a trivial matter, but he has always prided himself on being a smart person, and his face is not worth mentioning compared to actual interests, so his attitude is extremely humble, and at this moment he saw that although the girl did not receive gifts, she entrusted him to take care of the people to show friendship, and he also let go of his original apprehension.

Just now Remington's deferential attitude towards Claudia Varian was in his eyes, he has always eaten soft rather than hard, not to mention that Claudia had persuaded him in advance, and seeing that Remington was so good, it was no longer easy to deal with Remington, so he comforted Remington a few words, and promised that as a reward for Remington's loyal kingdom duties and compensation for this injury, he would soon transfer Remington back to Stormwind City to resume his position as a royal advisor, and the latter was overjoyed and said on the spot that he would definitely serve the royal family with all his might.

After dinner and a night's stay, Varian and Claudia left the Earl's castle the next day to continue their patrols.

The pacification of the Stormwind Kingdom is going very well, and the chaos in various places is gradually being quelled and becoming orderly.

In addition to some of the victims who have been selected into the army, the remaining groups of victims will be set up armed farms on the wastelands of the western wilderness according to the Theramore model, and they will be subject to semi-militarized discipline management, responsible for reclaiming wasteland on weekdays, paying taxes after harvest, and militia training during off-seasons.

The temptation of land and home is undoubtedly great for the victims, and in the places where the victims have begun to build new homes for themselves, most of them have gradually seen the enthusiasm and motivation to work on their faces, and they have begun to want to build their new homes from the bottom of their hearts, and as time goes by, their recognition of the kingdom will gradually increase, and they are willing to fight to protect the homes they have built with great difficulty.

After inspecting the pacification process in the Western Wilderness for another two days, Varian suddenly said to Claudia with a little disappointment one night: "It seems that Van Cleef will not make a move, so tomorrow I will gather the royal knights and the soldiers of the First Legion and start returning to Stormwind." ”

"Varian, your record in Mount Hyjal this time has been blown up by the soldiers in the Western Wilderness, Van Cleef is a thief after all, and he will not dare to face you without knowing you, even if you have fewer people." Claudia gave the king a slight compliment.

The reason why Varian only took a few people to patrol the western wilderness, and let most of the high-level professionals return to Stormwind City in advance, did have a little intention of seducing Van Cleeff to kill the other party when he made a move, and completely solve the problem of the Brotherhood of Defia, although Van Cleeff did not dare to make a move is also a very probable event, but Varian is still a little disappointed.

Beginning the next day, the First Legion and the Royal Knights began to assemble after receiving the military order, and the rest of the work of the Western Wilderness will be continued by the Fourth Legion to assist the new garrison of the Western Wilds, Grian.

After the First Legionnaires and the Royal Knights assembled, they began their journey back to Stormwind under the leadership of the King, and there was a slight incident along the way, as soon as the army entered the Elwyn Forest, they wiped out a noisy and cheerful tribe of riverclaw gnolls, and eventually most of the gnolls, including their leader Hogg, were beheaded, successfully solving the problems of the local inhabitants of Elwyn Forest.

In the anticipation of Claudia and the others, Stormwind City, which had been away for months, was getting closer and closer.