Chapter 100 Ten thousand gold coins? I'll give it!

When Count Astin saw the proof of Leon's title, his first reaction was that it was impossible - since he had the title of baron, why did he seek to see himself as a warrior before?

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

Then what it contains is intriguing. As an earl, Astin knows very well that it is difficult for ordinary civilians or descendants of the lower races to obtain the aristocratic title. This certificate with the seal of the Senate undoubtedly reflects Archbishop Farns' great support for Leon.

Understanding this, some of the thoughts in the Earl of Astin changed. He could withstand the pressure from the priest of Christina, but Archbishop Farns was a big man he couldn't climb up.

It is definitely not a wise choice to offend such a big man for a small tribe.

It's just that Count Astin is sitting in this position, and he also has his power background and interest entanglement. What's more, this matter is not as simple as the surface. The current situation of the kingdom and the differences between the high-level figures are even clear about the Viscount Meller led by Colinworth. How can he know nothing about it?

It's true that people sit at home, and disaster comes from heaven! Count Astin really didn't want to be involved in any whirlpool. He also wanted to be the governor for another ten years in the rich land of Grey.

"The priest of Christina, there is no problem with the certificate of Baron Leon. Of course, the city of Glei recognizes the authority of the Senate and the temple, but..." He looked embarrassed: "However, if you don't have a title, you must give a fief, unless there is a formal power of attorney from Uglu!"

There are also several kinds of nobles. Some are just honorary titles, some are hereditary titles, and some are titles obtained because of meritorious service. No matter which one, the meaning of whether there is a territory or a fief is very different.

Count Astin admitted Leon's aristocratic identity, but he could not take the initiative to give land to Leon unless there was an order from the kingdom.

This is completely reasonable. You should know that neither the title nor the gift of the fief is a child's play. Even if Count Astin is sincerely willing to help Leon, he can't take out a piece of land casually.

However, since Christina took Leon to Count Astin, how could there be such a big omission? She immediately took out another document.

"This is an official power of attorney issued by the Senate. Gree must take out a piece of land suitable for Leon's identity as his fief. Please have a look!"

Now, Count Astin has nothing to say, unless he ignores the authority of the royal senate.

"Well, but I'll first transfer the file and discuss with the staff to find a suitable fief for Baron." The count took out a silk handkerchief and wiped the sweat on his forehead, and reluctantly smiled: "This can't be sloppy."

"When will there be a result? Archbishop Farns is very concerned about this matter, and he is still waiting for my message from Tormond. Christina asked aggressively. She said, very aggressively.

"Tomorrow, tomorrow afternoon, this is the fastest!" The count's sweat was getting more and more, and the smile on his face was almost stiff.

"Thank you very much!" Christina smiled and said, "Then we'll visit again tomorrow afternoon. Let's say goodbye!"

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 pulled a few times to say something, but he resisted it.

The priest of the temple can't scold, even behind his back. No matter how angry he is, he can only slander in his stomach.

He took a long breath and returned to his study. He thought about it and picked up a quill pen to write a letter.

"Come on, send this letter to Colinworth and give it to Viscount Mailer!"

... The next afternoon, Christina and Leon came to the city lord's house again.

This time, Count Astin took out the official fief.

Sure enough, there are people in the court who are easy to do things! Without the full support of Archbishop Farns and the help of Christina, it would not have been possible for Leon to win a hunting area for the Hammer tribe.

And now, he has obtained a baron's title and a corresponding fief. He jumped from a civilian 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.

"Baron, this is your fief." A staff member of the Count Astin spread out a map on the table and showed Leon a place outlined with a red line.

This is my fief! Leon couldn't help but open his eyes and look at the map carefully.

He immediately found something wrong.

The territory given to him by the city of Gree is very large and extraordinary. Even if he doesn't know much about the aristocratic system, Leon can see that such a large area is used as a baron's territory, which is too exaggerated!

Also, from the map, this fief is not on the grassland or plain. It is located on the southwest edge of the Glay area, south by the Nucang River, to the east to the Colinworth Territory, to the west is the Great Marzhao zes, and a small part of the northeast is connected to the Iron Furnace area.

If you only look at the area, it is more than twice as big as the Colinworth collar. You should know that the Colinworth collar is a viscount collar!

Isn't this Earl of Astin too generous?

"Count Astin!"

Before Leon could speak, Christina got angry first: "Is this also a fief? All of them are mountains that can't be cultivated! It is a dark place in the north, and the area where the demons are active in the west. It is still a question whether it really belongs to the kingdom!"

"What does it mean that you regard this barbarian land with unclear rights, full of danger and no people as the baron of León? Is it possible that there is no land that can accommodate a baron?

So that's it! Leon's heart was bright. No wonder he felt wrong. Count Astin did not look at him differently, but threw himself a dangerous place that no one wanted.

There are also demons in the dark place, which is equivalent to throwing him and the crazy hammer tribe as a shield!

"The Lord of Christina..." Count Astin looked at Christina with a smile on his face, but his words did not flinch at all: "Glay really doesn't have much land suitable for Baron Leon, because most of the land has already belonged to each family!"

"This territory is within the territory map of the kingdom. As the governor of the Glei region, I have the right to make my own decisions! If you think this territory is not good, you can give up. It's okay to wait for the free land in the future.

Waiting for the turn, that is, it is far away. The territory of the nobles is usually inherited by the children. Unless the family is completely destroyed or the title is lost, the territory will be recovered and distributed by the kingdom.

"You!" Christina stared, but she couldn't refute it.

The Earl of Astin was clearly putting eye drops on himself and Leon, but his words were not wrong and made sense. Even the Archbishop of Farns could not say anything in person.

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

"Leon, you have to think it over. In fact, we..." Christina frowned and persuaded.

"I understand, but I think we can overcome the difficulties. The Hammer tribe migrated from the roaring forest. We are never afraid of any dangers and challenges!" Leon smiled at her and said, "Please believe me!"

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

Count Astin looked unchanged and continued, "Baron Leon, you also need to understand your obligations as a lord. You have to protect your territory and people."

"In the necessary period, your territory and the lord's guard cannot refuse the conscription of the kingdom, and you also need to pay a tax to the kingdom every year."

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

"10,000 gold coins?!" Christina couldn't help standing up again: "This mountain territory, which can't be cultivated or commercial trade, has an annual tax of 10,000 gold coins?"

"The Crazy Hammer Tribe has just migrated. How can it take out 10,000 gold coins within seven days?"

Astin said lightly, "There are so many mountain forests, and there is no shortage of production. I am completely in accordance with the law. If Baron Leon feels inappropriate, he can appeal to the kingdom and the Senate, then he cannot officially take over the territory during this period."

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

Astin nodded: "Yes, 10,000 gold coins, unless you can get the reward and exemption of the kingdom, this tax will not change for 50 years, which is recorded in the territorial certificate."

Don't blame me for embarrassing you. You have offended someone you shouldn't have offended! The count sneered in his heart, ten thousand gold coins? It's a miracle that you can take out a thousand gold coins!

I'd like to see if the Temple also helps you keep this money!

"Good!"

What the fat fox didn't expect was that Leon agreed without hesitation: "10,000 gold coins, no problem, and it won't take seven days. I can pay it now!"

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

The coins in the bag made a crisp and pleasant collision sound. The mouth of the bag was open, and several bright purple coins showed their true face, emitting an intoxicating light.

Magic crystal coin, a magic crystal coin equivalent to 100 gold coins!

Count Astin's eyes are so hot. He can see at a glance that these magic crystal coins are absolutely real!

So, the old fox was stunned on the spot.

(to be continued)