Inside the lord's manor, those present included heirs to other titles, as well as reigning earls and even dukes. The royal family consisted only of Princess Shirley and Prince Berger.
This scene was something even Borg, the viscount's father, could not have imagined.
When did this tiny Sandy Territory become a place where so many important figures, whom we usually have to curry favor with, come to visit?
Then look at your son, whose face is young.
He... really has gotten old.
Borg was filled with emotion. He looked at his son, temporarily ignoring the nobles around him: "Ron Lance, step forward and accept the Viscount's mark!"
A Lance family crest, made of mithril, featuring a small figure holding a two-handed greatsword.
Those were the ancestors of the Lance family. They followed the founding royal family and were granted hereditary titles for their meritorious service to the king.
Their ancestors committed a crime and fell into the status of a baron, but now they have risen to the rank of viscount. What remains unchanged is that their family crest is still the same.
Ron stepped forward and performed a knightly salute.
Place your right hand on your left shoulder and then lower it...
The people present witnessed the succession ceremony of yet another nobleman. They silently complained about the previous tedious process of paying respects to the various nobles in power.
In the eyes of the nobles, Ron accepted the mark of nobility.
From then on, Ron's vehicles could be marked with exclusive noble insignia, and even his swords or magic wands could be marked with noble insignia.
Commoners are not allowed to trade with items bearing the marks of nobility; otherwise, any nobleman may punish them.
As nobles, they enjoyed the privileges and responsibilities of nobility.
In this world overrun by monsters and mutated beasts, nobles have an obligation to protect their people, expand their territories, and seize lands belonging to monsters, rather than monsters and beasts invading human lands.
The number of ruins continues to increase, but new lands are everywhere.
And so the world continues its cycle...
In every kingdom or empire, the privileges and obligations of the nobility differ.
After Ron received the noble mark, his small figure slowly walked up step by step, and finally turned around and sat in the viscount's seat that his father had originally occupied.
From then on, others could address him as Viscount Ron.
His word determines everything in the lives of his people.
Apart from paying the necessary taxes, all other rights, including legislative and military powers, are exercised by the lord.
If taxes are paid but the enemy cannot be defended, the royal family has an obligation to help, and the nobles will follow suit.
Inside the magnificent lord's manor, Tina, the mother, was always smiling, while Borg, the father, also wore a contented smile.
It was at the moment he handed over the noble mark that Borg felt a great weight lifted from his heart.
Mindset influences elemental progression, which adds even more potential to my father's path as a swordsman.
Princess Shirley couldn't wait to get to Ron's side.
"How does it feel to be a viscount? Let me tell you, I'm going to be a duke someday."
"Alright, alright, Duchess, is that alright?"
Following Princess Shirley's actions, the nobles present went about their respective activities...
As expected, the ceremony for the legendary disciple attracted many nobles worthy of friendship, and they mingled among each other.
However, only dukes or marquesses greeted Ron.
Why isn't the princess being this polite to Ron anymore?
Not only the princess, but also the current crown prince, Berger Giles, spoke with great politeness.
“Ron, if you ever need my help in the future, just let me know.”
"No need, thank you for your concern, Your Highness."
"..."
Above the position of power lies the strength to crush everything, and Ron knows this better than anyone else.
Necessary social interactions are still necessary and beneficial to the development of Sandy's leadership.
After the princess and the prince, Ron, as a viscount, gradually began to converse with various nobles.
Their words clearly conveyed their intention to cooperate.
No one would refuse to earn magic crystals, and the nobles who came here originally wanted to indirectly connect with the legend of Will.
With everyone's consent, as soon as Ron spoke up, the nobles all expressed their willingness to help Ron with the construction.
Ron has the help of two major merchant guilds, the Tulip and the Magic Crystal Merchant Guild. In fact, he doesn't need the nobles, but for the sake of the future, it would be better to cooperate and share some of the profits.
There's no need to be envious in the future; we can all cooperate and share in the development of the entire kingdom's magic crystals...
For a long, long time...
The banquet was in its later stages.
Ron discussed the general idea with the nobles, and they followed his advice and went out onto the street with him.
The important figures entered the top-level banquet.
The noisy atmosphere quieted down.
Thanks to Torron, the commoners and adventurers also met the true high-ranking officials of the kingdom.
The princess and prince feasted together, and this event was spun into several stories by bards.
Because of this, Ron unknowingly made Sandy Territory famous once again.
He was dressed in viscount's clothes and raised his cup.
Everyone drank together, and the banquet continued.
...
...
As dusk fell and red clouds filled the sky, a great lord was born.
The Records of the Grand Historian records this day as the beginning of the legendary lords of the continent…
All good things must come to an end. The nobles dispersed first, returning to their respective carriages, including Princess Shirley and Prince Berger.
Princess Shirley said mysteriously, "I will come again in the future, so you mustn't hide from me."
"You've become a viscount now. You can hide from people, but you can't hide from the lord's manor. I look forward to my next visit..."
After seeing off the royal family, Ron also bid farewell to the other nobles, whose representatives remained behind to discuss various collaborations with him.
This is how nobles are. Unlike merchant guilds, those who earn magic crystals are handled by lesser talents, such as the second sons and daughters of the family. Those who will eventually take charge have only one goal: to focus on having few rivals in the world.
Ron ordered, "Wright, go and arrange their accommodations."
"Yes, lord."
When Ron returned, the banquet was half over, but there was still food left, and the commoners were still feasting, enjoying a rare treat.
Ron replied, "Vivian, please tell them that if there are still people, then continue serving the dishes, or if there are others, then wait a bit!"
“Yes, Lord Ron.”
"Also, Vivian, please still call me Young Master! I like that title."
Vivian smiled at him and said, "Young Master, I understand."
He's only the young master's age! Oh well, the maid's explanation makes her seem younger...
Among the common people.
Emerson, one of the first guests at the banquet, has now returned home with his wife and daughters.
The fiery red clouds on the horizon made Little Aisha reluctantly look back, reminiscing about the little lord of her territory.
"Is that older brother the lord?"
"Yes! The lord is much more capable than Xiao Ai."
"..."
Emerson took his wife and daughter back to their current residence. Every time he stayed in such a nice house, it felt like he was in a dream.
After this experience, my partner has seen the world.
"So many noble gentlemen."
"..."
Not only the Emerson family, but also the other commoners' families, were all talking about the endless feasts, and the aroma of the food seemed to linger on their mouths.
In order to improve the meals at home, I worked hard the next day.
That evening, Ron began to handle a series of matters.
There will be more paperwork involved, and personnel appointments will be made tomorrow.
Several months have passed, and Carlisle and the others have arrived. It seems the fox clan and the dwarves will arrive soon as well.
The documents Ron was reading concerned the progress of the resettlement of the large number of people arriving.
Houses, food reserves, and so on.
However, the dwarves had to make their own tools for making a living, such as forges.
A whole lot of things to do.
Ron is now beginning to understand the hardships his father endured.
Everything is for my own territory; I'll put in more effort, be willing, and take it slow.
Until late at night.
Meditate for a while, then take another nap.
I woke up the next day.
Vivian still said, "Young Master..."
She still didn't consider herself a lord of a territory, then suddenly remembered that it was Ron who made Vivian call her that.
He is indeed a lord.
After washing up and eating, Ron had someone give the orders.
"Those in charge, all of you, come to the lord's mansion."
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