Chapter 93 Artwork!

Baron Gus was lucky.

Although he didn't see Knight Commander Mel, at least Sheriff Adlai was always here, so he didn't lose face again.

Not daring to neglect the baron's invitation, Adlai dressed up and rode his horse to the gate of the town.

"Dear Master Gus, what brings you here?"

Baron Guts raised his chin and said without mentioning Knight Commander Meier at all.

"Winter is coming soon. As the lord of Silver Pine Town, I have to see how the people are preparing for the winter..."

Hearing this answer, Adlai showed a surprised expression on his face, wondering what this guy was up to.

What lord would patrol his territory wearing plate armor?

Besides, Guts was not good at martial arts at all. Even the last demon king hadn't allowed him to wear armor. How could he be so eager to wear armor after a winter? However, this was not a big deal.

Adlai didn't care why Baron Gus came here. Instead, he was secretly happy that he had finally waited for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Last month, the Demon King gave him a task, asking him to find a way to sell silk products woven from crypt spider silk to local lords.

Although Adlai wanted to show it to the Baron, he couldn't find a suitable opportunity, so the matter has been delayed until now.

Now the opportunity has finally come.

In order to fully demonstrate the characteristics and advantages of the product, he specially changed into a set of light skirt armor, and then put on white socks as long as his pants on his legs.

To be honest, he thought his knees would tremble from the cold, but he didn't expect that the thin fabric was surprisingly warm? Of course, maybe it was his thick leg hair that kept him warm.

Anyway, it is still very good to block the wind.

"It is a great honor for the people of Silver Pine Town to have such a kind, benevolent and generous lord like you... So, Mr. Baron, where would you like to start your inspection?"

"The granary... let me take a look there first." As Gus spoke, his raised chin unconsciously moved down with his gaze, his eyes fixed on Sheriff Adlai's legs.

That is...

Pants?

It doesn’t seem so.

The silk fabric that hugs the curves of the muscles perfectly shows off the toned contours of the legs without appearing too deliberate or revealing.

The most important thing is that while showing off the muscle lines, this thing also covers up the unsightly leg hair very well!

Of course, Gus would never admit that he was attracted by those legs. In terms of leg muscle lines, he would never lose to a mere servant.

It was just that pair of... uh, pants? He couldn't take his eyes off it.

This is purely out of appreciation of strength and beauty!

The Kingdom of Ryan is the home of knights.

Although the martial ethics of this land of knights are far inferior to those hundreds of years ago, people here are still warlike as a whole.

Even Gus himself.

Although he wasted the extraordinary power in his blood, for the sake of face at the banquet, he still took time out to exercise his muscles on weekdays.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to support this plate armor.

That’s right!

He was just admiring the artwork! As Adlai had expected, when Baron Gus noticed the difference in his outfit, his eyes immediately glued to his legs and he couldn't move away.

Although this sight gave people goose bumps, Adlai was willing to risk it all in order to cling to the Demon Lord's thigh.

"Please follow me."

The group headed towards the granary.

What was different from the past was that this time Baron Gus was exceptionally quiet, his eyes wandering around, as if he was thinking about something.

Perhaps realizing that it was too rude to stare at other people's legs, he tried to focus his attention on the townspeople around him.

It's noon now.

The adventurers were either in the maze or running around in his forest, and most of the people who stayed in the town were farmers from his territory.

At present, it seems that these peasants have made sufficient preparations for the winter and even have time to squat on the roadside and eat pine nuts.

Baron Gus couldn't help but silently ponder in his mind whether he could raise the rent again next year...

But compared to the rent, he was more concerned about Adlai's legs... Ugh! To be more precise, the pants on his legs.

Although he was thinking about the land rent, his eyes unconsciously drifted to the snow-white color.

Gus suddenly realized that he actually needed this thing.

On the Holy Day next month, the eldest son of the Duke of Campbell plans to hold a grand banquet in Thunder City and invite all the nobles above the rank of baron in the entire duchy!

Some people said that it was a preparation for the eldest son to inherit the throne of Grand Duke.

If that was the case, he couldn't miss this great opportunity! Compared to the fiefdom that he couldn't show off at the banquet, a pair of fashionable pants was obviously more important to him at this moment.

He dared to bet.

Wearing it at the banquet, you will definitely become the most dazzling presence at the banquet! Maybe you can even be appreciated by the future Grand Duke!

As a baron in peacetime, this was his only chance to shine.

Noticing the Baron's absent-mindedness, Adlai thought the time was right, so he controlled the horse's speed and moved closer to the Baron.

Seeing that the Baron had acquiesced to his "usurpation", he knew that his opportunity had come, so he opened the conversation with a smile and took the initiative to lead the topic to the Baron's interest.

"Sir Gus, please forgive me for asking... Is there anything about my attire today that bothers you? I don't mean to offend you, I'm just worried that my appearance may make you unhappy..."

"Unhappy? How could that be? No... uh, I mean, where did you get these pants from?" Gus glanced at his legs quickly, then pretended not to care and looked away. "I'm the lord here, I have to know what the merchants are selling to my territory."

Aristocratic reserve is a very troublesome thing.

Adlai could see that this greedy guy wanted it so much that he wanted it so badly, but he had to pretend to be uninterested and as if he was used to it, and then hinted that he would take the initiative to offer it with both hands.

But now is not the time.

The fish has just taken the bite.

Facing the impatient Baron, he continued in a chatty tone.

"These are not pants, they are actually socks."

"sock?"

"Yes, to be precise, they are stockings. I bought them from a familiar merchant. According to the merchant, they are a specialty of the southern colonies of the empire, made from silk that has been modified through a special process. They have just been introduced to the imperial court and have not become popular yet... But I think that with the quality of these products, it is only a matter of time before they become popular in the imperial court."

"Really? That's great, hahahaha...you city people really know how to enjoy things. Even I've never seen such a novel thing."

Guts was already getting anxious, with a suggestive look written all over his face. He even completely disregarded the noble reserve and almost asked for it directly.

Of course Adlai wouldn't let him say it out loud. After all, that would be too tactless, and the effect of the favor would be halved.

Facing Baron Gus's scorching gaze, he smiled and spoke docilely.

"Rather than saying it's for my own enjoyment, I'm thinking about you, Baron."

"Oh?" Gus raised his eyebrows and almost suppressed the corners of his mouth.

Sheriff Adlai continued with a respectful look.

"As you can see, this kind of noble clothing is not something that ordinary citizens can afford. The palace is its true home. Especially when I learned from that friend that this thing currently only appears in the imperial court, I immediately thought of you... Among all the noble people I know, you are the most worthy of it."

Gus: "Hahaha, you're flattered... Well, what do you mean?"

Adlai said in a sincere tone.

"I'm sorry, Baron. I didn't mean to keep you in suspense. I even intended to give it to you from the beginning. Unfortunately, I come from a humble background and can't find a way to visit you, so I can only resort to this last resort... I hope my behavior is not presumptuous."

Baron Gus's expression was slightly moved when he heard Sheriff Adlai's "heartfelt words".

Maybe I have been blaming this guy wrongly all along.

This guy is not as stupid as I thought. In fact... he is quite smart!

"Connections? Hahaha, don't worry about those red tapes, Mr. Adlai. Etiquette is for outsiders. You are my friend! From today on, you can come and go in my manor at any time. I look forward to your visit!"

Guts laughed out loud and could no longer suppress the curled corners of his mouth, and Adlai, who was riding on the horse, finally smiled happily.

His goal was achieved.

Not only did he accomplish the Demon King's mission beautifully, but he also restored his relationship with the local lord, killing two birds with one stone! "I left the gift for you in the Public Security Bureau office. If you don't mind taking a detour, we can go get it now."

"Don't worry," Baron Gus waved his hand and said with a smile, "It's the same if we wait until we finish our work. Let's go to the granary first."

Adlai smiled and nodded.

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"no problem!"

With his appetite satisfied, Gus finally stopped looking at Adlai's legs, and his mind seemed to have finally returned to his own territory.

"Yes, Mr. Adlai."

Seeing that Gus looked like he had something to say, Adlai immediately nodded respectfully.

"What's the matter, my Lord?"

Gus thought for a moment and then continued.

"I don't know if you're paying attention to what's going on outside."

Adlai was slightly stunned, then spoke after a moment's hesitation.

"Do you mean outside of Thunder County, or...?"

"Brass Pass," Gus squinted his eyes and looked at the mountains in the northeast without beating around the bush, and continued, "I heard that this natural disaster is different from the past. Many terrible things have emerged from the desert. The situation for the dwarves is not optimistic."

Brass Gate...

That place is quite far from here.

The Broken Rock Peak next to Leiming County is considered the southwestern section of the Wanren Mountains, while Bronze Pass is in the eastern part.

Adlai asked hesitantly.

"Does this have anything to do with us?"

"It's hard to say whether it matters or not," Gus shrugged and continued, "Although the sand from the dimensional desert will never blow here, the refugees who lost their land are different... They will wreak havoc on the entire continent like cockroaches and appear in any place you least expect. I need you to step up patrols, at least to prevent Silver Pine Town from being affected by them."

Adlai nodded seriously.

"clear."

Looking at the tense expression on his friend's face, Baron Gus laughed to ease the atmosphere.

"Don't be nervous. I'm just reminding you casually... If something really happens, you can directly mobilize the farmers under my command. You're welcome."

Looking at the rosy smile, Adlai breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you for your support... I will do my best to ensure the safety of your territory."

“Hahahaha!” Gus laughed heartily, as if he was facing an old friend he had known for many years. “Do your best. I look forward to your performance!”

…

The issue of the mobilization ratio of conscripted soldiers has always been the biggest disagreement between local lords and the Governor's Office of the Principality's direct territory.

This is also one of the long-standing problems in the history of the Kingdom of Ryan.

Adlai had never expected that he had only donated a few pairs of stockings, but not only had he repaired his relationship with the baron, but the latter had also patted him on the shoulder and called him his brother, and he had even made concessions on the most sensitive issue of the mobilization ratio of conscripted soldiers.

Generally speaking, these lords would rather raise more private soldiers than hand over such matters to the Public Security Bureau.

Unable to conceal his excitement, Adlai wanted only to tell the Demon King the good news immediately.

After spending the whole afternoon strolling around Silverpine Town with Baron Gus, he sent the baron off and headed straight to the church before it got completely dark.

As luck would have it, the Demon King was in the cellar of the church listening to Father Matt's report.

After getting permission from the Demon King to summon him, he could not wait to enter the cellar and told him everything that happened in the afternoon.

But what Adlai didn't expect was that not only Baron Guts, but even the Demon King was staring at his legs...

What was going on? "I understand the basic situation," Luo Yan coughed lightly, interrupting Adlai's endless description, and continued with a strange expression, "But I don't understand why this thing is worn on your leg..."

Adlai was stunned for a moment and said in confusion.

"This is of course for display to Baron Gus...Any questions?"

Luo Yan didn't know what expression to make.

"It's not about whether there is a problem or not. Don't you realize that this thing...isn't it for men to wear?"

"Isn't it for men?" Adlai looked at the devil in disbelief, and rarely used a rhetorical question, "Could it be for women?"

Otherwise? Luo Yan didn't say anything, but just gave him a look to understand it himself.

After all, there are some things that are really not suitable to be expressed in words given his status.

However, what Luo Yan did not expect was that even though he, the person promoting the products, was not excited at all, Adlai was.

"How is this possible? A woman? Lord Demon, I mean no offense... but please give up this crazy idea! A woman's legs are just a pile of fat. They can't bring out the beauty of the artwork you gave me - no, just thinking about it is blasphemy!"

At least he couldn't imagine how ugly it would be if it was worn on his wife's legs! Bah! He shouldn't have imagined it!

Luo Yan stared dumbfounded at this obsessed guy. He wanted to refute but couldn't find a suitable example for a while, so he could only talk about something else.

"Your remarks are problematic. There are also some female knights on the front lines—"

He was used to the political correctness in Shanghai, but his compatriots on the surface didn't seem to buy into it at all.

"The front line? You mean the front line of the empire? Well, there are indeed some unlucky families there who can't find male heirs, so they can only give the artifacts bestowed by Saint Sith to women... But this can't change anything!"

"Or let me correct my point of view. No matter whether it is a man or a woman, only those who are truly strong are worthy of wearing stockings! Just like a magic weapon, people without muscles are not worthy of wearing it at all!"

Adlai was in an unusually high spirit, totally unlike his usual self.

However, when he said this, he finally remembered his identity and position, and quickly added a sentence after these words.

"Except you, of course—"

"I won't wear it, no need to exclude me."

Looking at Adlai, who rarely insisted on his own opinion, Luo Yan sighed.

"Forget it, just be happy."

He wanted to say that this was an evil way.

But after thinking about it carefully, the Kingdom of Ryan is the land of knights, so there is nothing wrong in opening up the market from those martial nobles first.

And Adlai's point of view cannot be said to be unreasonable.

At least, this guy is much more normal than those idiots in his territory who wear black stockings on their heads and want to have a head-on fight with him all day long.

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