Since the soldiers under Marquis Daniel had no experience in naval battles, if they encountered the enemy during the voyage, they would mainly rely on the fifty soldiers under Krober.
Only after landing on the Holy Beast Island, this is the time for the soldiers of the Golden Rose Family to demonstrate their strength.
Just when Krober was perfecting the attack plan for the Holy Beast Island with Marquis Daniel, he saw Haier standing beside him, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
After spending some time together, Krober had a pretty good impression of Hyer. He felt at ease with him both in terms of the governance of the territory and in his interpersonal relationships.
Perhaps the only drawback is that Hyer is legally still a vassal of Marquis Daniel, not his own.
"Haiel, just tell me what you think."
Krober's voice startled Hyer, who was in a conflicted state. When he noticed that most people in the hall were looking at him, he instantly became nervous.
"Dragon above!"
Hyer groaned silently in his heart. He was not thinking about matters related to the war, but about how to tell Marquis Daniel that he wanted to follow in Baron Krober's footsteps.
If he brought it up directly, Haier's reputation would be ruined, and insults like "ungrateful and abandoning one's master" would instantly drown him like waves blown by the sea breeze.
But if he didn't mention it, Haier really couldn't bear it.
Although the Golden Rose is powerful, he is just an unknown official knight under her command. The Jacaranda family is just an ordinary baron family in the Marquisate. Its strength is not strong but it is not weak either.
He has always been unknown among many nobles.
And through this mission, I can clearly see hope from Lord Krober, which can bring hope for myself or the Jacaranda family to go further.
With Lord Krober's talent, he has reached the level of Grand Knight at such a young age. You should know that when he was this age, he was just an ordinary knight's squire.
Moreover, Lord Krober's development momentum is very strong. Black Feather Island itself is a prosperous place, and the family that rules here will never be short of money. What's more, Lord Krober has discovered a new island.
In just a few short months, Lord Krober has already accomplished things that ordinary people cannot do in decades or even a lifetime.
This made Hyer, who originally wanted to be loyal to Kroeber after defeating the pirates, even more determined to stick to his idea.
He stood up stiffly and knelt down to bow to Marquis Daniel.
"My Lord Marquis, I have an unwelcome request!"
Restraining his nervousness, Hyel slowly expressed his desire to be loyal to Krober, and explained that this had nothing to do with his Jacaranda family, but was just his personal idea.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone present fell silent. They all understood Hyer's thoughts and were not surprised that he would make such a choice.
But rules are rules. The aristocracy has been able to maintain its rule for a long time thanks to the binding force of oaths and the existence of chivalry.
In this world, oaths do have a certain binding force.
In particular, the nobles of the duchy like to swear in the name of the golden dragon Vivian, and Vivian is a dragon who attaches great importance to oaths.
If there really is a betrayal of the oath, then there is a high probability that Vivian's dragon breath will descend upon those who have forsaken their oath.
However, Vivian doesn't care about everything. Generally, only people of noble status or those she is interested in will attract her attention.
This is also called "The Dragon's Gaze" by the nobles of the principality.
As Marquis Daniel is one of the six marquises of the principality, Vivian should pay some attention to matters related to him.
Therefore, the idea proposed by Haier is likely to incur the wrath of His Excellency the Golden Dragon, who values oaths.
Marquis Daniel was very calm. After exchanging a glance with Krober, he reached out and helped Hyer, who was kneeling on the ground, up.
"Wake up, Hyel Jacaranda.
I know your purpose and I understand your thoughts.
but……"
Marquis Daniel changed the subject:
"No matter what, breaking your oath will have to pay the price, even if the person you are loyal to is my grandson."
Hyer lowered his head, ready to accept punishment.
"Since you have chosen to abandon your oath to me, you are no longer worthy of the title and honor I bestow upon you."
"Revoke Hyel Jacaranda's knighthood and the Jacaranda family's baronial title. All fiefs held by them will be reclaimed. They will be allowed to retain their existing property and elves, and to keep their surname."
Seeing Hyer's pale face, Marquis Daniel snorted coldly.
"Don't be so clever, Hyer Jacaranda. I'm sparing your life because you've been so helpful to my grandson.
Otherwise, how dare you, a mere official knight, play both sides and bet on both sides of the Golden Rose Family! Your family will pay for your arrogance."
Marquis Daniel was an old and shrewd man, so how could he not see Hyer's cleverness? If it weren't for the fact that Hyer was still loyal and his grandson could use it easily, he would have dragged Hyer out and killed him.
It is not advisable to hedge your bets. If you are loyal to the Grand Duke, your direct descendants or heirs must also be loyal to the Grand Duke.
If one of your descendants pledges allegiance to another ruler, it would be a break of oath and he would certainly be punished by the Grand Duke.
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