Chapter 518 Ranta and Chad, before the war

From the winter of the 336th year of the Holy Calendar to the end of the spring of the 337th year of the Holy Calendar, it was faster than expected.

The Kingdom of Borun has been eyeing Crescent Moon Harbor, but for some reason it has not sent troops yet.

This made Rand, who had been preparing for a long time, anxious, but there was nothing else to do and everything went on as usual.

Rand is now a grand duke. Although the area of ​​his territory is not as large as that of a normal grand duke, Rand is still planning to grab some land from the Kingdom of Bolen or the Kingdom of Lensa.

But in terms of status and finances, Rand is already a qualified Grand Duke, and he does not actually need to handle many things personally.

Doing everything yourself is a very tiring and physically demanding task.

The reason why Rand often has to deal with some things personally is because he doesn't want to be out of touch with the operation of the territory.

But Olenna can basically handle some normal affairs.

To use an old saying from my previous life, there is a secretary to do the work when there is something to do, and there is no secretary ().

Olenna was with Rand last night, while Ellie slept in the crib.

If Ellie accompanies Rand, then the probability of Olenna and Elsa coming back to sleep is not high. As for Karin, Karin and Rand are still in a semi-affair. Anyway, Karin is unwilling to move here.

If Olenna or Elsa accompanies Rand, Ellie will basically stay in the bedroom, watching the battle or sleeping. It can only be said that if Olenna and Elsa were not both resistant to having many people, Ellie might still participate in the battle.

It’s not that Rand can’t build more bedrooms, but Ellie thinks it’s more cost-effective for the whole family to live together.

And Ellie is the mistress, so Olenna and Elsa can't persuade Ellie against this matter.

This led to the peculiar ecology of Rand's bedroom.

This morning too.

Olenna opened her watery eyes, and next to her was Rand, who was sleeping with his arms around her.

Olenna raised her body slightly and glanced at Ellie's bed. She had nothing to be shy about with Rand. They had seen each other countless times, but she really couldn't get used to Ellie's love of watching.

Ellie was still asleep, and Olenna was relieved.

I looked up at the sun and the sky again, it was almost time.

Olenna nudged Rand with her elbow, waking him up.

Rand did not hesitate to touch Olenna.

Olenna had long been accustomed to Rand's mischief. She didn't hate Rand's touch, or rather, she liked it out of habit, but it was morning now.

Only by maintaining good living habits and insisting on exercising can one live a healthy and long life. Olenna was not sure whether Rand's body blessed by the gods would be damaged by bad habits, but Olenna did not want to gamble on this possibility.

A good work and rest schedule can also improve work efficiency and maintain a good mood.

Olena whispered softly, "It's time to get up and do some morning exercises."

Rand tried to open his eyes.

Olenna slowly pushed Rand up and helped him put on his clothes.

After a while, Rand finally woke up completely.

At this time, Olena was already dressed. If she made a mess at night, she would need to wash her body and deal with the sheets, but last night was okay, so she just wiped her body with a towel.

Olenna went to wake Ellie up as well.

The three of them got together to wash up.

The three people are tall and short, but they look neither like parents and children nor like siblings.

But in general, the family atmosphere is very strong, and if Elsa is there, they will wash together.

The three of them put the toothbrush cups back together in an orderly manner and hung up the towels.

Then get ready to go out.

In fact, for the nobles, these things can be assisted by special maids, whether it is getting up in the morning, washing, or even going to the toilet.

But Rand and Olenna, as well as Ellie and Elsa, all agreed that it would be better if outsiders did not see Rand's complicated relationship with them.

It was normal for a lord to have a lover, but for Rand to be like this... At least Olenna and Elsa felt that it was a bit too promiscuous. They themselves had no objection, but they were definitely ashamed to let outsiders know, even the maids.

Therefore, the maids that Ellie arranged for Rand to serve the lord, his wife, and his lover were limited to washing clothes, washing sheets, cleaning the lord's hall, and preparing food.

Then comes morning exercise, simple sword-swinging training, followed by breakfast. Today's breakfast is buttered bread, milk and sausage.

After breakfast, Rand and Olenna went to the Lord's Hall, while Ellie went to the Administration Building.

And just like that, a new day begins.

Rand leaned lazily on the huge lord's chair.

The Lord's Hall was penetrated by a long and gorgeous red carpet. On both sides of the red carpet were the seats of the high-ranking officials of the Sanctuary and the generals. High behind their seats were emblems symbolizing their identities.

At both ends of the red carpet, there is the gate on one end and Rand's seat at the other end.

Rand stared at the entrance to the Lord's Hall, as if he was gazing at the entire Lunar Dukedom, or perhaps, the entire world? Olenna, as always, stood straight beside Rand with a calm gaze.

Elsa appeared on the red carpet like a dream, without making any sound. When Rand came to his senses and looked at her, Elsa said, "Let's begin."

Elsa's words were incoherent, but Rand knew what she meant.

The Kingdom of Bolen is finally taking action.

"Have the elves left?"

"Not yet," Olenna replied.

"Ask them if they are willing to assist. If they are, we will pay them a sufficient war commission and provide more support for matters related to the Elf Forest in the future," Rand said. "But be careful with your tone and don't let them think this is mandatory."

"Okay." Olena said she would arrange it immediately.

"Where is the fleet of the Kingdom of Bolen?" Rand asked Elsa.

Ever since the last time the Kingdom of Boren planned to launch a surprise attack on Crescent Harbor, Rand has stepped up his intelligence operations and vigilance.

"It is expected to arrive at Crescent Moon Port in five days." Elsa replied.

"Okay, next I will go to Crescent Moon Harbor to take charge of defense." Rand said lightly.

…

When Rand set out for Crescent Moon Harbor, the elves were packing up and preparing to return to the Elf Forest.

Then they met the territory staff who came to explain the situation.

"You mean, Lord Duke of the Moon Phase needs our assistance?" Nidhogg asked.

The staff member nodded and explained the corresponding benefits.

"Now?" Nidhogg asked again.

Nidhogg had already prepared himself mentally to encounter a lot of trouble when he left. If it was just to participate in a war, this price was completely acceptable.

The staff member also emphasized the principle of voluntariness and said that if participants participated, they would try their best to place the elves in a safer location.

Nidhogg asked the staff to leave and then discussed with the powerful elves.

"What do you think?" Nidhogg asked.

"The shameless Duke Rand wants to exploit us before letting us go." said the elf who hated humans more.

"I think this price is completely acceptable. Our return to the Elf Forest is also full of crises and we need some support." said the more rational elf.

"I don't think it's really mandatory. I feel like if you don't want to participate, you don't have to."

"Duke Lander, at least for now, seems to be a man who keeps his promises."

Many elves expressed different opinions, but overall, they tended to approve of Rand's keeping his promise.

As long as they abided by the rules during this period, they did not suffer any unreasonable treatment. In the Dukedom of the Moon Phase, at least in the holiday villa and the upper sanctuary, there was not much prejudice against elves.

Nidhogg thought more about it. Although the staff did not tell him when and where the next war might happen, looking at the atmosphere in the territory, he knew that this would not be a life-and-death battle that would determine fate.

It shouldn't cost too much to assist in the war.

Nidhogg also knew more than other elves, such as things about the ancient elves, which he did not mention to other elves.

There may be some plan carried out by the ancient elves here that he is unaware of.

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And if the Elf Forest really regards them as traitors, then here, the Dukedom of the Moon, may be the only place they can choose to live.

Then leaving a better impression here in Rand is something that is very worthwhile to achieve.

"If you have no objection, then I am inclined to participate in this war," said Nidhogg.

The many elves present did not have much objection to Nidhogg's decision. If they had just arrived here, or if nothing had happened in the Elf Forest, there might be more people opposing it.

And now, at least for now, these elves are living quite comfortably here.

The Duke of the Moon will be better to his own people, but he is also not bad to intelligent creatures who are truly willing to join the Duke of the Moon, or simply want to abide by the rules and live here for a while.

Although rather than using the resort as a backup residence, these elves would rather save the Elven Forest, which must be in some kind of chaos now.

…

Rand soon arrived at Crescent Moon Harbor.

Everyone in the Holy Land began to get busy because of the upcoming war.

Yi Er looked at the soldiers who were training around him with some envy.

Since the introduction of the Migrant Workers Act, life for these villagers has become much better.

Although 90% of their wages would be taken away by their lord, the remaining 10% that Rand insisted on paying them would also have a high probability of being taken away by the lord after they returned. After all, these villagers were the lord's property, and the money they earned naturally belonged to the lord.

Later, many of them chose not to take the money back with them. They spent the money they earned in the Duke of the Moon Phase in the Duke of the Moon Phase. The items sold in the holiday villa... were really attractive to them.

The food provided by Rand was not bad, which allowed them to at least supplement their nutrition during this period of work.

Although they are not as good as those who were originally the subjects of the Duke of the Moon, they are never as good as the indigenous people. Although they envy them, they are not jealous.

I just really want to become a citizen of Rand.

And those soldiers made Yi Er even more envious.

The soldiers' food is incredibly good, and I heard that there are many other benefits. Even if they die in battle, they don't have to worry, because their lord, the great Rand Nicholas, will arrange their affairs after death.

I am so envious. I am so envious.

One ear was working while listening to the conversation between two soldiers on guard.

"It's time for another war, hahaha, this time I'm going to kill five!" said the tall soldier.

"Come on, with your level, you still want to kill five." The shorter soldier who was talking to him teased.

"Why, you're not convinced?" The tall soldier was not convinced, "Let's have a competition?"

"Oh my..., have you forgotten the rules? What is a soldier's first priority?" the shorter soldier said seriously.

The tall soldier's momentum suddenly weakened: "Follow orders."

The tall soldier changed the subject: "Do you know who we are fighting this time?"

"How do I know?" the shorter soldier replied, "But we will definitely win anyway. And even if I knew, can you tell which enemies are which? Anyway, we will fight wherever the commander points."

The tall soldier said no more. Apparently, he thought the same thing. All they had to do was obey orders. As long as the order was given, no matter who it was, they would thrust out the spears in their hands without hesitation.

No matter who it is, even if it is a legendary dragon, or a ghost that seems to have returned from the world of the dead.

Inside the tent guarded by the two soldiers, Ranta and Chad were also chatting.

They were all wearing hospital gowns.

The previous actions really left them with a lot of injuries.

Ranta was half lying down, his eyes dull: "I think I have recovered and can fully participate in the war."

"It's so funny." Chad looked at the crutches beside Ranta's bed and made fun of him without hesitation.

Ranta glanced at Chad.

Because Chad wasn't much better.

When Chad was in the Kingdom of Bolen and the Dandelion Family hiding from the Blue King, he worked overtime for a long time, which has caused him to be a little listless until now. Many parts of his body were overstrained and he needed rest.

Anyway, Chad couldn't possibly join the war, just like him.

"I think it's the Kingdom of Bolen this time." Ranta said in a low voice, looking at the ceiling in the room.

Although Rand did not inform irrelevant personnel about the target of the war, Ranta and Chad were able to become missionaries and were both smart people.

Many things are still relatively obvious to them.

"It doesn't matter. Lord Rand will win." Although Chad is a member of the Torch Church, he absolutely believes in Rand's military capabilities.

"It's a pity that I can't attend." said Ranta.

"Come on!" Chad continued to tease, and then said earnestly, "Lord Rand said that your next task is to find a wife and have children. Don't think about risking your life all day long."

"Oh, Lord Rand, do you think I'm useless?" Ranta turned over on the hospital bed.

"Heh..." Chad curled his lips, "Is it possible that Lord Rand just thinks that you have carried out too many dangerous missions and can't take risks anymore?"

Ranta said nothing.

Chad put on his usual elegant emphasis: "I think Lord Rand would not want all the people who followed him in the beginning to die in battle. Lord Rand is a nostalgic person. Isn't that obvious?"

"But I feel I can still play a role." Ranta turned over again.

"Do you think Lord Rand would want to achieve his goal without an old man around him?" Chad began to nag.

Ranta turned over again: "What about you, does the Newborn Sect have any plans for you?"

"Emm, can you introduce your sister Lanlan to me?" Chad said with a smile.

"Fuck you!" Ranta tried to stand up with a somersault, but failed due to lack of coordination, so he had to continue lying on the hospital bed.

(End of this chapter)