The Lord of the Rings: Lords of Middle-earth.

Chapter 994 The Key-Holding Family!

"The kingdom shouldn't rely on just one Holy Knights Order to carry the banner! Other legions need to be trained!" Roland said calmly, looking at Ravian, who was sparring with knights on the training ground.

"Although the Royal Knights of Romene haven't experienced much combat, they are well-organized. Their potential might not be very high, but their minimum standard is definitely not low!" Roland commented. After all, they are handpicked by the royal family; regardless of their potential, they definitely have the ability to guarantee a minimum standard!
“Alright!” Omske and Mogus nodded. No wonder King Roland wanted to include two Tier 6 heroes in the team as backup.

"What's the deal with the Bauhinia Knights? They only have one fourth-tier knight commander?" Omske raised an eyebrow, realizing the situation was rather unsettling.

"Just look after them, don't worry about the specific arrangements!" Roland shook his head and didn't say anything more, leaving the rest to the two of them to figure out on their own.

"Your Majesty! I've been looking for you for so long! I heard you were here! I've finally found you!" Marquis Al-Tegran-Franz smiled somewhat obsequiously, and after a respectful bow, he spoke elegantly.

"Oh! What is it? My dear Marquis!" Roland was very easy to please. He was happy to be close to a clever and sensible subject like Al Tegrand Franz. After all, who wouldn't like a subordinate who was capable, loyal, and had a pleasant voice?

"Well, I've found the method for making the Shining Shield Scroll, and I need your approval!" Marquis Al-Tegran Franz held up a piece of parchment covered with writing for Roland to look at.

"Are second-tier magic scrolls really that valuable?" Roland asked doubtfully. Although the Kingdom of Lagrang didn't currently have a dedicated scroll shop, based on his previous experience in the game, Roland believed that second-tier scrolls weren't particularly valuable items; even ordinary game-native adventurers could easily produce a few!
“It’s different!” Marquis Al-Tegran-Franz exclaimed excitedly.

"This is a specialized shield scroll! It comes with emergency activation and dark protection specialization!" Marquis Al-Tegran Franz exclaimed excitedly.

Roland then realized that his view of reality through the lens of a game was indeed too narrow. A simple term in the game would have a huge difference when applied to the real world!
"Approved! But... there probably aren't enough alchemists, right? Yun Feng is already very busy!" Roland frowned. Although he could be a bit cunning at times, he wasn't a real beast, nor did he truly treat Yun Feng like a monster. After all, Yun Feng was now a duke! There was no reason for him to be exploited like a slave!
"Hehe, that's where your divine judgment comes in!" Marquis Al-Tegran Franz chuckled, flattering Roland with a fawning yet elegant manner.

"Tell me what you want this time?" Roland raised an eyebrow. Based on Roland's understanding of Marquis Al-Tegran Franz, this capable and insightful nobleman was not someone who would easily ask him for anything. After all, his value lay in sharing the burdens of the royal family. If he had to rely on Roland for everything, he would be at a disadvantage!
"Ahem!" Marquis Al-Tegran Franz coughed a few times without speaking, but looked around and then bowed his head to Roland.

"So mysterious!" Omske pouted and turned to leave. Mogus didn't say anything, just bowed and left. A gentle breeze swept across the empty open space.

“Alright, there’s no one here, speak now!” Roland nodded to Marquis Al-Tegran-Franz.

“As you know, the Franz family, as a court noble family, possesses a number of secrets…” Marquis Al-Tegran Franz rubbed his hands together.

"?" Roland raised an eyebrow without changing his expression, signaling Marquis Al-Tegran Franz to continue.

“Because the Franz family is the most important inner court of the Lagrange family, many imperial secrets are sealed through our hands…” Marquis Al-Tegrange Franz wiped the sweat from his brow. “Oh? So you know a lot?” Roland asked with interest.

“No…we dare not! We are merely collecting and sealing these items on your behalf. The Franz family’s loyalty can withstand the test of time! Unless His Majesty orders it, those things will remain dormant forever!” Upon hearing Roland’s words, Marquis Al-Tegran Franz felt as if a thousand pounds had been pressed down on his shoulders, and he bent over slightly.

"That's strange. How did you know without looking? This is a lost scroll method?" Roland casually tapped the screen.

"No! I was looking at what was visible! Your Majesty!" Marquis Al-Tegran Franz was almost in tears. He was in trouble because his loose tongue had caused His Majesty to misunderstand. After all, the current king had not experienced the royal education and inheritance. Some things that could only be understood intuitively and could not be explained were destined to disappear with the fall of the royal family.

“Interesting, tell me more!” Roland smiled as he watched Marquis Al-Tegran Franz eagerly trying to prove himself. His long-accumulated aura of authority was like that of a proud dragon looking down on all living beings. Roland’s voice was calm and devoid of any emotion, but it resonated deeply with Al-Tegran Franz.

"It's the Imperial Library! The Imperial Library is in my hands!" Marquis Al-Tegran Franz exclaimed hastily.

"Huh?" Roland was taken aback. What the hell is the Imperial Library? Shouldn't that thing be in the Imperial Magic Temple?

“It’s true! The Imperial Library of the Royal Court has always been managed by the Franz family. The Franz family didn’t just rise to power through loyalty. We also bear the responsibility of recording the history of the royal family. You can ask the Swift Hand to confirm this!” Marquis Al-Tegran Franz wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. Did they really think that the Franz family could maintain their position in the empire by relying on political correctness?
"Click!" Marquis Al-Tegran Franz slowly extended his right hand and spun a ring from the back to his palm.

"A crowned book of gold coins?" Roland raised an eyebrow. The ring before him bore a crowned emblem of gold coins and books—the very emblem of the Franz family! The crown represented their hereditary status as court dukes! The piles of gold coins and books represented knowledge and wealth, respectively!

“Yes!” Marquis Al-Tegran Franz gently turned the ring face, and a series of fine clicking sounds came. Then the crown on the ring and the golden book below separated, and a golden door projection was shown!

"This is..." Roland stared in astonishment at Marquis Al-Tegran Franz. Good heavens, you're all incredibly resourceful! These old nobles are truly amazing! Roland hadn't expected the Imperial Library to actually be in Al-Tegran Franz's hands! After all, when learning forbidden spells and uncovering secrets in the game, players inevitably had to deal with the Imperial Library, which had the most comprehensive collection of information!

"Shouldn't the Imperial Library be hidden and protected in the Magic Temple?" Roland finally spoke up.

“That’s right, although there is only one destination, there is more than one door to it!” Marquis Al-Tegran-Franz said humbly.

"The temple leads to only the outermost area; the true core secrets are hidden in the deepest part, a place accessible only to royalty. The Franz family are the loyal servants who keep the keys for the royal family!" Al-Tegran Franz said humbly.