At noon the next day, the cold wind led the southern district of the town.

Directly opposite the crowded trading center stands a four-storey long, narrow building that looks like a sword unsheathed.

It was the town's council chamber, and it was where the cold wind led the various administrators to work.

At this time, the crowd on the street avoided and looked curiously.

There two carriages arrived from Blackstone City, escorted by soldiers to the front of the council chamber.

"Welcome to the Windcollar." Ronan walked out the door to greet the two ladies who arrived.

In addition to the original Lady Vicky, Eve, who was staying in Black Rock City, also sent a notice and arrived with her.

Ronan led them into the center of the council chamber in front.

"What do you want to drink?" He looked at the two ladies sitting on either side of the long table.

"Black tea is fine." Eve responded.

Facing the daughter of the future big donor, Vicky also nodded in agreement.

After letting the maid go down to prepare, Ronan spoke to them:

"I already know Sir Vicky's intentions, but Lady Eve, life in Blackstone is nowhere near as good as in the bustling Purple Springs, and I'm honored that you're willing to stay here for so long."

Eve tried not to let her expression twitch, if she could, she would have wanted to go back, and the ghost would be willing to stay in such a remote town.

I just thought of the news from the family chamber of commerce.

After learning that the other party's brother had become the emperor, the dissatisfaction accumulated during this time dissipated.

Eve looked at him with burning eyes, "My promise is still valid, and I'm here to send you a notice on behalf of your family." ”

"Oh, please be honest."

"Just two days ago, your brother, the current Emperor of the Empire, Edson Ortautios, officially announced in the court that you would be canonized as an earl, and that you would have the supreme right to rule over the Coldwind Territory and the Northern Tundra, independent of the Northern Provinces, and only need to respond to the Emperor's call." Eve said in a solemn tone.

Unlike Vicky, who was already listening stupidly, Ronan looked at her in surprise.

Not surprised by this canonization order, after all, he already knew about it.

However, the canonization decree came to him from Triumph City, and it took two or three months, to say the least, during which time he was still a vassal of Count Drake.

That's why you need to use the excuse of the barbarian savages to stall for time.

Unexpectedly, Eve actually came to inform him of the news, and this also meant that Count Drake recognized the canonization order.

The most critical aspect of this canonization is not the territory.

Rather, it is to elevate Ronan's status to the level of an earl, and to have the right to rule directly under the central government, and no longer need to respond to the conscription of the northern provinces.

Is this what Anderson and Earl Draco agreed with each other?

Ronan guessed in his heart, after all, it was impossible for him to follow the court of Triumph City in real time.

But it's good, it saves him a lot of trouble.

"The conscription order that my father sent to the Cold Wind Collar is invalid, but Blackstone City and other territories still need to send soldiers to support, and the purchase price of materials remains the same, but the soldier subsidy is canceled."

Eve explained her intentions.

She glanced at Vicky, who was shocked by the news, and then got up to leave.

"Then I won't disturb the next affairs of Lord Earl, if you have anything, you can come to the Drake Chamber of Commerce in Black Rock City at any time to find me, I look forward to your visit."

"Have a nice trip, Lady Eve."

After she left, Ronan looked at Vicky.

"Long time no see, Sir Vicky, Kasanna will mention you from time to time during this time, how about lunch in town? I'll bring Kasanna with me. ”

Hearing his gentle words as always, Vicky reluctantly calmed herself and asked nervously:

"May I ask what Lady Eve said?"

"I also just learned that my brother Edson was elected emperor not long ago, and it seems that he has not forgotten my brother." Ronan responded with a smile.

Ronan's royal status has been rumored before, and Vicky has also learned about it.

But at that time, he was just a side branch of the royal family, and after all, he was only famous.

After leaving Triumph City, he couldn't change the identity of the other party as a baron after coming here.

But now, the younger brother of the current emperor? A count directly under the central government?

The more Vicky thought about it, the more dizzy she became.

And judging from Eve's attitude, Count Drake not only did not reject the new earl in his domain, but had a close attitude.

Otherwise, how could he let his daughter stay in Black Rock City all the time and not leave!

It is said that he even used the Flower City as a wedding gift, hoping that the other party could marry his daughter, but he was refused.

She knew that there, the prosperity and future of Flower City were far from being comparable to the remote Black Rock City, it was a territory she never dreamed of.

And the price is simply to give up Casanna.

"Love?"

Vicky raised her head and looked at the other party's delicate and brilliant appearance, and suddenly felt a feeling of discomfort in her heart.

He worked hard in the family, and it was difficult to inherit the territorial title after planning for a long time, which led to a mess in the relationship between husband and wife.

The yearning for love when I was young has long been torn apart by the cold reality.

But I didn't expect to see my dream here in Kasanna.

"Back to the previous call-up question." Ronan's voice brought her back to her senses, "Regarding the transportation of steel and coal mines, you can entrust the chamber of commerce in the city to follow the Blackstone Trade Road to the furnace fort behind the silver collar, where there will be a special person to receive it and cast it in the furnace castle as a weapon to transport the battlefield. ”

"I will let Lao Motou review the specific goods arrangements and prices one by one to ensure the interests of all of us."

Vicky nodded, during this time, Ronan's help in the management of Blackstone City and in times of crisis had established a sufficient foundation of trust.

"As for recruitment, each barony needs to send at least fifty professional soldiers and two hundred logistical peasants to fight."

"Blackstone City, on the other hand, needs to send two knights and two hundred soldiers to the battle."

Ronan spells out the requirements of the call-up order.

Since he was nominally no longer involved, the soldier's allowance was naturally canceled and could only be borne by the lord himself.

This requirement is not too harsh for the lords near Blackstone City.

As a chaotic zone on the northern border, the territory here has at least two hundred standing troops.

Especially the family, like Vicky's, has a steady stream of iron ore to support, and the number of troops is maintained at more than five hundred.

The next recruits will gather outside Blackstone.

Then the soldiers of Black Rock City arranged by Ronan led the team and went to the battlefield of Silver Collar and Dragon Tooth City to participate in the battle.

After confirming the conscription of soldiers, Ronan led her to the cafeteria in the conference hall.

And Kasanna, who received the news, also ran over early and hugged Vicky.

Then happily sat down next to Ronan to eat.

"Ronan, how do I feel that Mother Vicky looks at me strangely, is there something dirty on my face?"

After the meal, looking at Vicky who was leaving, Kasanna turned her head to look at him aggrievedly.

"How could it be, Lady Vicky is just worried about the affairs of the territory." Ronan gently stroked her head to comfort.

(End of chapter)