I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Chapter 117 Compensation
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The gem shone brightly in Renn's hands, its gold and red hues resembling leaping flames.

Rhodes was a little confused.

The crystal core inside the monster in the novel?

But why doesn't the wyvern have it inside its body?
There is no mention of Warcraft cores in those Warcraft books.

Rhodes immediately reached out and took the gem.

[Obtained a transcendent gem; Gem Collector progress: 4/5]

"Extraordinary gems?"

Can extraordinary gems appear inside the stomach?
Rhodes couldn't help but feel a little delighted.

At the same time, Rhodes also received some information about this extraordinary gem.

A flaming gem containing flaming energy that can enhance the effects of fire spells.

Rhodes didn't quite understand, but he figured it must be something like the elemental crystals mentioned in novels.

Regardless, this unexpected gain made Rhodes extremely satisfied.

The entry for "Gem Collector" is just one gem away from being added.

Rhodes carefully put away the Flame Gem, but didn't pay it too much attention.

He can't use this kind of thing right now, and it doesn't seem to have any special effect on him.

Rhodes felt he lacked knowledge about the supernatural and perhaps he should inquire about it more carefully when the wizards of the Dawn Society visited next time.

"It's alright, I'll take it. You can go back to your work."

"Rod gave the order."

Renn nodded slightly and withdrew.

Instead of wasting any more brain cells thinking about the problem, Rod began to draw up blueprints, trying to design a windmill for the blacksmith's shop.

Unlike water flow, wind power is not stable and is difficult to build. It also requires the design of wind power regulation devices to adjust the angle of the wind turbine to adapt to different wind speeds.

This is a challenge for Rhodes, requiring more effort and manpower, so it can only be considered an experiment.

noon the next day.

The Earl of Falcon's messenger has arrived.

Rhodes naturally didn't give the enemy's messenger a friendly look.

He sat at the long table in the hall, staring at the envoy with a gloomy expression.

As the dragon slayer unleashed his power, beads of sweat appeared on the messenger's forehead before he even spoke.

Rhodes would naturally not make things difficult for an envoy.

Instead, we need to show our attitude.

The victor is also the victim; it's impossible for them to have a good attitude.

"Good day, Your Excellency Baron."

The envoy bowed deeply, his face full of apology. "I understand how you feel right now, but there are many misunderstandings involved."

"Misunderstand?"

Rhodes asked in a deep voice.

Even now, they can still use the word "misunderstanding."

"Yes, this is indeed a misunderstanding. Earl Falcon has explained it in detail in his letter."

The messenger respectfully handed the letter to Durant, who then passed it on to Rhodes.

Rhodes opened it and took a closer look, then couldn't help but sneer.

Earl Falcon is more shameless than I imagined.

Earl Falcon said he was broad-minded and wouldn't bother with such trivial matters.

Rather, it was because he had been ill during this period and had not been managing the affairs of the territory.

The decision was made by his confidant, the scribe who was in charge of the family seal.

The clerk wrote the letters, stamped them with his seal, and issued the orders.

It was said that Simon the merchant had sown discord, and that his own clerk, believing the slander, impulsively sent Chris to handle the situation.

When Earl Falcon learned of this, he severely punished the clerk, whipping him dozens of times.

The clerk deeply regretted his actions.

Earl Falcon has reclaimed power and promised that such a thing will never happen again.

"Does Earl Falcon think he can just let things go with those few words?"

Rod didn't believe a single word of this deceptive talk.

"Of course not, so I'm here on behalf of Earl Falcon to apologize to you."

The messenger bowed again. "The Earl of Falcon has already reprimanded the scribe and, as compensation, has brought you some gifts."

Ten bolts of cloth, three sets of silver tableware, a history book of the empire, and one hundred gold coins.

Are you trying to smooth things over with some insignificant gifts?
Earl Falcon was very generous.

Rhodes simply nodded without saying a word.

"Those letters were also written by the clerk. I hope you can return them as evidence to punish the clerk."

The messenger continued cautiously.

This is the main reason why Earl Falcon gave the gift.

He wanted to get back the letters that proved he was a robber, and then preserve his dignity.

A hundred-odd gold coins and you think you can restore the glory of the nobility? "I'll handle those letters myself."

Rhodes smiled and shook his head: "Since Earl Falcon says it has nothing to do with him, then he doesn't need to worry about it."

Rhodes wanted to keep this leverage over Earl Falcon to himself.

"That's...ok."

The Earl of Falcon's messenger sighed helplessly.

He could only convey Earl Falcon's message, but if Rhodes refused, there was nothing he could do.

Rhodes glanced at the messenger and asked, "Did Baron Harlan bring the ransom?"

“The Earl of Falcon did not mention the ransom for Baron Harlan, so it should be paid by the baron himself.”

The messenger replied.

Rhodes nodded slightly, having already anticipated this.

This sounds absurd, but it was the tragic reality of the Middle Ages.

Normally, high-ranking nobles with blood ties would pay a certain ransom, or at least negotiate a price.

The Earl of Falcon's refusal this time was so decisive; the relationship between this uncle and nephew is truly lamentable.

"However, Earl Falcon is willing to pay the ransom for Sir Chris; you may consider the price..."

"No need."

Rhodes waved his hand to interrupt the messenger, saying, "Chris is not a nobleman. I choose to refuse the ransom. He will be hanged here."

Chris will never be able to leave Black Pine Ridge in his lifetime.

On the one hand, this way Rhodes can completely pin the blame on Earl Falcon.

On the other hand, Rhodes had no intention of befriending the Earl and did not plan to restore his military power.

"Okay, you can leave now."

Rhodes didn't give the messenger a chance to waste words, and simply waved his hand to have the messenger escorted away.

The messenger bowed, took his leave, and departed.

"Keep an eye on him and don't let him wander around."

“Yes, Your Excellency,” Durant replied.

Whether he stays or leaves is none of Rod's business.

The messenger can spend money here if he wants, and Rhodes will not force him to stay if he wants to leave.

Rhodes immediately got up and went to Baron Harlan's house to tell him that he had been abandoned.

Harlan simply sneered, showing no surprise whatsoever.

Rhodes has already sent a message to Baron Harlan's territory; all that's left is to wait for Baron Harlan's men to bring what Rhodes wants.

"I hope to maintain a friendly relationship with you,"

Harlan said sincerely, "Or to put it bluntly, as long as you and Earl Falcon are enemies, then we can only become friends."

"Aren't you from the Falcon family?"

Rhodes could tell the two didn't get along, but he was still curious and asked, "What's the reason that you two are like enemies?"

"It's nothing unusual for nobles to fight each other. To be frank, I wish the Earl of Falcon would die right now."

Harlan gritted his teeth, his words filled with hatred.

"I don't want to hear that. Forget it, you'd better not tell me."

Rhodes smiled and waved his hand.

Nobles rarely expressed a desire to kill each other directly in their conflicts.

After all, we all belong to the same social class and need to work together to protect the interests of that class.

As for internal power struggles, they are acceptable as long as no one dies.

If a nobleman is too cruel and readily kills other nobles, he is likely to be isolated by his own social class.

A vassal who plots against a superior lord will be despised.

Therefore, knights who betray their lords are common, but knights who stab their lords in the back or directly kill them are rare.

Harlan's words to Rhodes demonstrate the deep-seated hatred he harbors for Earl Falcon.

"Never mind, you should get some rest."

Rod didn't give Baron Harlan a chance to speak further before getting up and leaving.

The envoy of Earl Falcon seemed to understand his awkward position. He stayed at the inn in Frostleaf Town for a day and set off the next day.

Rhodes' patrol followed them, watching them enter White Rock Canyon before relaying the message back.

"Would Earl Falcon really let this go?"

After Durant finished his report, he asked a question that sounded like a reminder.

Rod understood Durant's meaning.
"That's why I'm having you intensify the training of the army, so that the next time he causes trouble, we can directly expand our territory."

"correct,"

Rhodes instructed Durant: "Conduct a census, investigate all the soldiers' details, and then record them in a register."

Also, investigate the information of all the townspeople and slaves; of course, let Lawrence do this.

Previous census data was too limited, and Rhodes now has enough paper to support more detailed population information booklets.

"Yes, Your Excellency."

Durant nodded in response.

At that moment, a guard rushed in and reported,
"Your Excellency, a group has arrived outside the town, claiming to be from the Baron Harlan family."

(End of this chapter)