When Count Astin saw the proof of Leon's title, his first reaction was that it was impossible - if he had the title of baron, why did he ask to see him as a samurai before?

But he immediately understood that Leon himself had just received this certificate.

As an earl, Astin understands very well the difficulty of obtaining a noble title for ordinary commoners or inferior beasts, and this certificate with the seal of the Senate undoubtedly reflects Archbishop Faennes's great support for Leon.

Knowing this, some of the thoughts in Count Astin's heart changed, he could withstand the pressure from the priest of Christina, but Archbishop Faennes was a big man he couldn't climb even if he wanted to.

For the sake of a small tribe, offending such a big man is definitely not a wise choice.

It's just that Earl Astin sits in this position, and he also has his power background and interests entangled, not to mention that this matter is not as simple as it seems, the current situation in the kingdom and the differences between high-level figures, even Viscount Melle under Collingworth is clear, how can he not know anything?

Earl Astin really didn't want to be involved in any whirlpool, and he wanted to be the governor of the rich land of Glay for another ten years.

"Priest Kritina, there is no problem with this certificate from Baron Leon, of course Glay City recognizes the authority of the Senate and the Temple, but..." he showed a puzzled expression: "However, it is not necessary to give a fief if you have a knighthood, unless there is an official power of attorney from Ugru!"

There are also several kinds of nobles, some are just honorary titles, some are hereditary titles, and some are titles obtained for meritorious service.

The Count of Astin recognized Leon's nobility, but he could not voluntarily give Leon land unless he was ordered to do so by the kingdom.

This is completely reasonable, you must know that neither the title nor the grant of a fief is child's play, even if the Count of Astin is sincerely willing to help Leon, he cannot just take out a piece of land.

However, since Kritina had brought Leon to Count Astine, how could there be such a big omission, and she immediately took out another document.

"This is an official power of attorney issued by the Senate, and Gray must take out a piece of land that is compatible with Leon's status as his fief, please take a look!"

At this point, Count Astin is completely speechless, unless he ignores the authority of the Senate of the Kingdom.

"Alright then, but I'll first have to bring in the files and consult with the staff steward to find a suitable fief for Baron Leon. The Earl took out a silk handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead, and barely smiled: "This matter cannot be sloppy. ”

"When will the results be?" Archbishop Faens is concerned about this, and he is still in Tormond waiting for news from me. Kritina asked aggressively.

"Tomorrow, tomorrow afternoon, this is the fastest speed!" the Earl's sweat was getting more and more wiped, and the smile on his face was about to stiffen.

"Thank you very much!" Kritina smiled slightly, "Then we will come back tomorrow afternoon, and we will say goodbye first!"

After a few polite words, she got up and left with Leon.

Looking at the back of the two leaving, the smile on Count Astin's face disappeared, and the corners of his mouth twitched a few times, wanting to say something but holding back stiffly.

The priests of the temple can't scold indiscriminately, even behind their backs, and no matter how hot they are in their hearts, they can only slander in their stomachs.

He let out a long breath, went back to his study, and for a moment picked up a quill pen and wrote a letter.

"Come, send this letter to Collingworth and give it to Viscount Meller!"

......... In the afternoon of the next day, Kritina and Leon returned to the City Lord's Mansion.

This time, Count Astin took out the official fiefdom documents.

Without the full support of Archbishop Faennes and the help of Kritina, it would have been impossible for Leon to secure a hunting area for the Hammer tribe.

And now, he has obtained a baron title and a corresponding fief, and he has jumped from a commoner warrior to a nobleman, which can be described as ascending to the sky in one step!

With this title and fief, he has the ability to protect his tribe.

"Lord Baron, this is your fiefdom. One of Earl Astin's staff spread out the map on the table and pointed out to Leon a piece of red-line marking.

This is my fiefdom!" Leon couldn't help but widen his eyes and look at the map closely.

He immediately noticed that something was wrong.

The territory given to him by the city of Glay was very large, unusually large, and even if he didn't know much about the aristocratic system, Leon could see that such a large area was used as a baron's domain, which was too exaggerated!

Also on the map, the fiefdom is not in the grasslands or plains, it is located on the southwestern edge of the Glay region, bordered by the Nucang River to the south, Collinworth to the east, the Everglades to the west, and a small part to the northeast to the Ironforge area.

If you look at it only in terms of area, it is more than twice as large as Collingworth Collar, you must know that Collingworth Collion is a viscountdom!

Is this Count of Astin too generous?

"Count Astin!"

Before Leon could speak, Kritina became angry: "Is this also a fiefdom? All of them are uncultivable mountain lands! Its north is a dark place, and the west is an area where the demon clan is active, and whether it really belongs to the kingdom is still a question!"

"What do you mean by making this wild land of unclear ownership, full of dangers, and with no people a barony of Leon?

I see!Leon's heart was bright, no wonder he didn't feel right, and the Count of Astin didn't look at him differently, but threw himself a treacherous place that no one wanted.

There are also demons in the Dark Lands, which is tantamount to throwing him and the Hammer Tribe over as a shield!

"Priest Christina..."Count Astin looked at Kritina, still with a smile on his face, but his words did not flinch at all: "There really isn't much land suitable for Baron Leon, because most of the land has already been owned by various families!"

"This territory is within the territory of the kingdom, and I, as the governor of the Glai region, have the right to make my own decisions! ”

Waiting for the wait, that is a long way off, the nobles' domains are usually inherited by their heirs, unless the family is completely wiped out or the title is lost, the territory will be reclaimed by the kingdom and redistributed.

"You!" Chritina glared, but couldn't refute.

This Count of Astin was clearly applying eye medicine to himself and Leon, but his words were not wrong, and they were reasonable, even if Archbishop Faense came in person, he couldn't say anything.

"Count Astin, I am willing to accept this land as my own!" Leon began.

"Leon, you have to think about it, in fact, we—" Kritina persuaded with a frown.

"I understand, but I think we can overcome the odds, the Hammer Tribe has migrated from the Wuthering Forest, and we are never afraid of any danger or challenge!" Leon smiled at her, "Please trust me!"

Looking at Leon's determined and confident eyes, the beautiful priestess finally nodded.

Count Astin's expression remained unchanged and continued: "Baron Leon, you also need to understand your obligations as a lord, you have to protect your territory and people. ”

"Your realm and liege guard cannot refuse the kingdom's conscription for a period of time, and you will also be required to pay a tax to the kingdom every year. ”

"Depending on the size of your territory, the tax is fixed at 10,000 gold coins, and the first year's tax must be paid within seven days!"

"Ten thousand gold coins?!" Kritina couldn't help but stand up again: "This mountain territory that cannot be cultivated and cannot develop commercial trade requires an annual tax of ten thousand gold coins?"

"The Hammer Tribe has just migrated, how can it be possible to come up with 10,000 gold coins in seven days?"

Astin said lightly: "There are so many mountain forests, and the production will not be less, I am completely in accordance with the law, if Baron Leon feels that it is not suitable, he can file a complaint with the kingdom and the senate, then he cannot officially take over the territory during this period." ”

Leon grabbed Kritina, who was about to get angry, and asked, "Will it be 10,000 gold coins every year in the future?"

Astin nodded: "That's right, 10,000 gold coins, unless you can get the kingdom's commendation exemption, this tax will not change for fifty years, this is recorded in the territory certificate documents." ”

Don't blame me for embarrassing you, it's you who offended someone who shouldn't be offended! Lord Earl secretly sneered in his heart, 10,000 gold coins? It's a miracle that you can take out 1,000 gold coins!

I'd like to see if the Temple Sanctuary will help you keep this money on the line!"

"Good!"

What this fat fox never expected was that Leon agreed without hesitation: "Ten thousand gold coins, no problem, it doesn't take seven days, I can pay it now!"

He took out a heavy animal skin bag from his bosom and threw it on the table.

The coins in the bag made a crisp and pleasant crashing sound, and the mouth of the bag was opened, revealing several bright purple coins with their true faces, emitting an intoxicating glow.

Magic Crystal Coins, a Magic Crystal Coin equivalent to 100 gold coins!

Earl Astin's gaze was so old, he could see at a glance that these magic crystal coins were definitely genuine!

So, the old fox was stunned on the spot.

(To be continued)