The next moment, Charlotte subconsciously spoke out her inner thoughts.
Zhou Bai looked at Charlotte's incredulous expression, paused, and said directly: "We didn't have a lord in our territory before. We have always been told what to do in the form of tasks. I also became the village chief not long ago. No matter if it is possible or not, I will only do what I receive."
"How can a territory be without a lord? Do you know what a noble identity represents?" Charlotte said sarcastically. As a noble, he has always been proud of his identity. Seeing Zhou Bai, who is of lower rank than him, being so nonchalant about this matter, he is naturally dissatisfied.
"How many territories like ours are there on this continent? How many noble titles like this are there?" Zhou Bai asked back.
She never felt much for this noble status, because it could not bring any substantial help to the territory, and she even felt it was a trouble.
Because as long as she steps forward and claims the noble title as village chief, a lot of attention will be focused on her in the territory.
Many people would probably wonder if she is the non-existent lord.
Charlotte was choked by Zhou Bai's words.
Indeed, according to Zhou Bai's words, the number of nobles in the entire human kingdom is indeed over ten thousand, and the nobles of some small territories are nothing in the big territories.
For example, in San Sebastian, although he is a noble, he actually has no status and can only find a sense of existence at the bottom and in small territories.
...
...
But although this was the fact, Zhou Bai's words still sounded harsh.
He snorted and said, "Could it be that you are the lord of Hope Village? I just don't know why you want to be the village chief!"
Anyway, he still believed that no one would be so fooled as to give up their noble status to someone else.
When Charlotte said this, the ears of those around her who were eavesdropping moved.
They thought so too!
The lord had kept it secret before, perhaps to protect himself.
But now, there is no need! Everyone knows that the existence of the territory depends on the lord, and it is impossible to do anything to the lord.
So, is she?
Zhou Bai naturally noticed the inquiring gazes from those around him and felt helpless.
Just as she expected!
"Whatever you think, if I can confer honors as the village chief, then I will accept the title according to the mission. If not, as long as our territory has this title, it will be fine." Zhou Bai continued.
Charlotte looked at Zhou Bai's indifferent expression and no longer insisted that Zhou Bai was the lord.
Not really.
As a woman who can become the village chief of a territory, she at least has the ability and is also hardworking enough. I'm afraid she has put a lot of effort into this profession.
If she was the lord, what was the point of working so hard only to arouse suspicion?
After adjusting his mood, he resumed his previous arrogant attitude, "The title is for the Lord of Hope Village. If you are not the Lord, I'm sorry, even with the Lord's authorization, you can't do it. Your Lord is not qualified."
"Then you can give it to the Lord of Hope Village! If it really exists, it's her business whether to use it or not. There's no need for me to step forward. I'd better not attract attention." Zhou Bai said nonchalantly.
"...Hmm." Charlotte no longer dwelled on this question.
Anyway, he just needs to deliver the awarding notice.
After all, as long as the other party is willing to reveal his identity, no one can pretend to be the lord.
"Is there any kind of awarding ceremony required?" Zhou Bai asked.
Charlotte listened and took out a magic scroll. She then recited a few spells on the magic scroll.
When the spell ended, a ray of light burst out from the magic scroll.
It was also at this time that Zhou Bai discovered that there were two more words behind the "Lord of Hope Village" on his personal panel.
[Identity: Lord of Hope Village (Viscount)]
Although he saw the changes, Zhou Bai didn't show any sign of it.
Charlotte, who was paying attention to her expression, saw this and the last bit of doubt in her heart was immediately wiped out.
The next moment, Charlotte threw the scroll to Zhou Bai, "Put it anywhere you like! The information has been recorded, and all the lords of the territories will know about it. I hope the village lord will get the title of viscount."
Zhou Bai took it and paused, but asked curiously: "Does every territory have a lord? Does the fact that we can successfully confer the honor prove that there is a lord in our territory?"
Many people around Zhou Bai were also concerned about this issue.
The question of whether Hope Village has a lord has been on the minds of many people for a long time.
"Every territory must have a lord. Since the awarding of honors was successful, it means that your territory has a lord. However, your lord is quite well hidden!" Charlotte's expression showed some surprise.
I don’t know what the Lord of Hope Village is thinking. Why should he hide his identity as a Lord?
"Maybe she has some reasons why she doesn't want to tell you. I think it's good this way. Everyone in the territory can choose the position they want based on their contribution points and act according to the tasks. It will be more orderly." Zhou Bai said directly.
She means it sincerely.
As an ordinary person, she can quietly develop the territory into what she wants according to her own ideas.
As a lord, or a lord who rules a territory in the eyes of others, she always feels burdened to do the above.
So for the sake of the territory and her own good, it’s better to hide it!
She feels more comfortable, and everyone in the territory feels more comfortable too.
Charlotte remained noncommittal.
"Now that the awarding of honors has been completed, you can do whatever you want from now on." With that, Zhou Bai took Bayer away.
"Wait, you're not going to entertain us?" Charlotte was stunned.
The other party just left like that?
You have to know that they were in the town of Benguela, staying in the best hotel and eating the most exquisite food, all of which were kindly provided by the mayor of the town of Benguela.
How can they be so casual in Hope Village? Don't we need to arrange accommodation for them?
Zhou Bai couldn't help but twitch his lips when he heard what Charlotte said. Then he said apologetically, "I am just the acting village chief of the territory. I am not qualified to manage the territory's wealth. I am also paid by the territory. I am willing but unable to entertain you. You should go find the lord!"
Bye, she won’t serve you anymore!
After saying that, Zhou Bai patted his butt and left with Bayer.
The matter was finally settled on the surface.
She did a good job of taking the initiative!
She made people suspicious and then cleared herself up. At least on the surface, she had broken away from her identity as a lord.
Charlotte looked at Zhou Bai and Bayer in disbelief as they walked further and further away, and couldn't help but grit her teeth.
On one side, many knights also looked surprised.
What? This means they have to pay for it themselves.
Then, everyone looked at Charlotte, and the last one asked cautiously, "Sir, are we still going in?"
"Come in!" Charlotte gritted her teeth.
He now feels that this Hope Village is in conflict with him!
He wanted to see what the village would become like with a lord who was like a mysterious dragon.
The next moment, riding on a horse beast, he led the entire knight team into the territory of Hope Village.
The caravan following behind was also curious after seeing this "farce".
A moment later, after paying the very low "entry fee", the rest of the caravans also entered the territory. Among them, several teams that had agreements with Hope Village were even more excited.
The products of Hope Village made them a lot of money. This time when they came to Hope Village, they must buy more goods!
After seeing the team from the small town of Benguela enter the territory, the professionals around began to discuss it curiously.
"Did you hear that? We want the village to have a lord!"
"This confirms the rumor."
"I said there must be."
"Who could that be?"
"Where is Village Chief Zhou Bai? She is indeed very suspicious! She is the village chief, and she is preparing to receive an honor. Most importantly, their family is...
"She became the village chief based on her own ability. To be honest, she is definitely one of the best in terms of ability, and her contribution is far ahead. When a village chief is needed, it is most appropriate to choose her as the acting village chief. As for
"That's true."
"If it's not her, then who could it be? Why can't I think of it!"
"There are so many people in the territory. It would be really difficult to hide."
"Forget it, no matter who it is, as long as the territory is good, that's all."
"Yes, the territory is good, I am grateful to her!"
“…”
At this time, Charlotte and others who entered the territory looked at the situation in Hope Village, and a hint of surprise flashed across their eyes.
How can a territory that has been established for more than a month be so prosperous? ? ?
Second update~
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