"Flame Knight?" Martin frowned.

Jaime next to him does a good job of acting as a commentator.

It turns out that the Knights of the Flame Sun is the religious knights of Melmitya, the goddess of war and civilization, this goddess is not the original god of the empire, but the god of those trade city-states in the south of the old world, and the knights also appeared in the last years of the holy war against Arabi, although they are still young, but the empire is full of goddess believers and knights.

They joined for the first time in the Great War between Empire and Chaos, and were admired by the Generals wherever they went. These knights were proud of their weapons and martial prowess, and their results were equal to those of the oldest and most powerful religious knights. On the battlefield, their highly polished and engraved black-gold armor became their hallmark.

It can be said that there is no pressure on one of the three Bakaria official knights who can be the Flame Sun Knights, and there is a special attack effect against the Chaos camp.

Martin definitely didn't lose anything by taking these guys.

But Martin is not happy!

The corners of his mouth raised, and Martin sneered: "Your Excellency Pennand, I just want to ask, does Duke Nord have the right to give me this small knight order?"

Karting was undaunted: "Of course it's fine. The first Duke of Nord accepted the Knights of the Flame Sun in the Nord Territory and became their patron because of the transfer clause. ”

He was clearly prepared and handed Martin a parchment.

This parchment is a true artifact. The meager divine power on it solidified dozens of lines of lingua franca, making it incorruptible for thousands of years.

The general meaning is similar to what Karting said: anyway, the lord pays for it, and keeps the equipment and number of Flame Knights no less than an agreed number. Then the Flame Sun Knight will recruit troops on his own, and use the agreed number of troops to solve the chaos people or believers inside and outside the territory for the liege.

There is indeed a transfer clause, as long as the liege is also a human being, has the money to support this army, which is only responsible for foreign warfare, and is willing to abide by the same creed.

There is not even a clause in it that allows proselytizing.

It has to be said that the conditions are very generous.

Jaime elaborated: "Official power has always been limited, and in the north and northeast of the Empire, it is these knights who do not care for pensions, who are not afraid of casualties, who go forward to protect thousands of civilians living in the wilderness and mountains from orcs, barbarians, and half-demons of the Chaos faction. ”

Martin glanced at Jaime, who knew that his ex-friend was not the kind of person who would casually say nice things after receiving money.

Martin rested his right hand on his cheek, and his left index finger habitually tapped on the armrest of the chair, pondering the pros and cons.

No one dared to rush Martin, neither Mr. Pennor nor Jaime, who waited quietly for Martin's decision.

Martin opened his mouth and asked, "How many Flame Sun Knights are there in Nord?"

Karding hurriedly replied: "If it belongs directly to the goddess Melmitya, there are 115 knights, 388 apprentices, and 245 temple guards. Subordinate to the Grand Duke of Nord, there were 200 knights, 554 apprentices, and 410 foot squires. ”

Martin closed his eyes and groaned again.

The group that belongs to the goddess is definitely a religious force, and giving them in means dividing at least one area for them to preach. Directly belonging to the Grand Duke of Nord, the natural religious meaning is a little less, it can be regarded as a goddess throwing stones to ask for directions, or this is a gesture of goodwill for closer integration with the mortal power.

When Martin opened his eyes again, his black pupils were deep and clear.

Martin spoke, with an irresistible sense of majesty in his voice: "What the Grand Duke of Nord thinks, I know. I didn't want the money, he gave me the entire Flame Sun Knights subordinate to him, and I regarded it as receiving his sincerity. I hereby verbally promise that I will not begin construction of a second bridge over the Rick River from the date the Knights of the Flame Sun join the House of Lorraine until January 1 of the following year. ”

There was an unconcealed disappointment on Karting's face, which was not far from the goal set for him by the Duke.

"Wait, Lord of Lorraine, in fact, the Grand Duke of Nord has another proposal......"

Martin can completely guess the other party's chips, and the biggest thing is to draw a pie, saying that in the future, Martin can marry Elsa Nord and become the prince of the Rick Empire.

Martin was not moved, and even wanted to laugh.

First of all, Elsa was only fourteen years old, just like Martin was playing with King Keane. Duke Nord could also drag him for two years.

Secondly, don't look at him as if he can influence the outcome of the civil war in the Rick Empire, in the final analysis, people will only treat him as an outsider.

A prince of Bakaria aristocratic origin?

Don't be funny!

Putting aside whether the Nord line can step on the throne, first of all, King Bakaria will not let him go Martin.

Grand Duke Nord really thinks of him as a half-grown child of fifteen, who feels good about himself and has too much self-consciousness.

Martin waved his hand: "I have no interest in the territory of the Rick Empire. That's it, give me his Knights of the Burning Sun, or I'll build a bridge across the river in Rick City next spring. I can build a castle under the noses of the orcs, and I have the power to build a bridge against the wrath of the Nords. ”

At this point, Martin was already a threat.

"Jaime, send-off!"

Needless to say, Jaime dragged his lame foot in front of the messenger. And Martin turned to leave.

Martin left the parlor with his front foot, and Karna went to the City Lord's Mansion. The two groups of people belonging to different camps glared angrily almost the moment they saw each other.

No one is stupid, and each immediately understands each other's intentions and Martin's checks and balances.

Jaime and Gar stepped forward, standing between the two gangs.

Karna gave Kardine Pennand a hard look, then stopped looking at him and said to Jaime instead, "I asked to see Martin Lorraine." ”

Before Jaime could speak, Sylvie came out of the room, "Your Highness Lopez, the lord accepts your request for a meeting. ”

The old general Lamm pulled Lakarna's sleeve.

Karna bit her lip: "I know. ”

Soon, Karna met Martin again.

It's just that this time the atmosphere between the two is no longer harmonious, and Sylvie is standing next to her like a large light bulb, which makes Karna unhappy in every sense.

Out of a woman's unique sensitivity, she immediately realized that Sylvie was Martin's woman. The extraordinary care and affection for Martin, and the almost natural hostility and wariness towards her, are so easy to understand.

Karna bit her lip, obviously annoyed in her heart, she still learned to control her emotions, took a deep breath, and spoke first: "It's really disappointing me, it turns out that my 'friendship' with you can't compare to simple and ready-made benefits." ”