The Dragon Girl would never like the Lord.

Ron breathed a sigh of relief. All the problems were actually not big problems, and the risks were not high.

Expanding territory is like this; it's not always smooth sailing, and all sorts of troubles will come knocking.

However, the solution is quite simple: if you encounter a mountain, move it; if you encounter a river, build a bridge.

Once you get through the toughest initial phase, things will get smoother and smoother from there.

Ron's ambitions extend far beyond being a minor lord; his short-term goal is to be the victor in this expansionist war and claim at least a third of the fertile land.

After being ennobled and becoming a lord, he began to prepare for war, waiting for chaos in the northern border so that he could fight for the position of a high-ranking noble!

I believe that it won't be long before the Leonard family will become great again.

The sacred sword, symbolizing the family's glory, will once again shine brightly.

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Winterhold, a luxurious mansion.

Two men dressed in black robes, wearing hoods, and with two daggers at their waists, knelt on one knee facing the central seat and spoke respectfully.

"My lord, Leonard Ron's manor was heavily guarded last night, whether because we got wind of it or not. We didn't even have a chance to climb over the manor's wall. In particular, that knight commander didn't sleep all night and stood guard in front of Leonard Ron's gate."

The two of them were assassins trained by the Wilson family, but they had taken severely damaged magic potions, so they could only advance to the second rank at most.

Moreover, their strength is far inferior to that of a normal shadow assassin, and their ability to conceal their presence is greatly reduced.

If a Shadow Assassin has taken the full potion and is at Rank 1, they can conceal their presence well and won't abandon their assassination attempt just because they see a patrolling knight.

"As we approached the settlement, we increased our vigilance."

Upon hearing this news, Wilson Gray frowned and shook his head in astonishment;

"It seems that this young man from the Leonard family is not as bad as he appears on the surface; he must be hiding some of his strength."

He was never a reckless person who only looked at the surface of things.

The contempt I showed at the banquet last time was actually something I deliberately intended for others to see.

His purpose was to probe Leonard Ron's attitude, and seeing the fear on the other side, he didn't fully believe him.

Having grown up in the world of fame and fortune, attending various aristocratic banquets and witnessing countless deceitful schemes, he wouldn't easily believe what he saw.

"Such a deep mind, and they even chose a place like a swamp to develop it, squeak squeak squeak..."

Wilson Gray smacked his lips, shaking his head and chuckling.

"To be honest, if it weren't for our blood feud, I really wouldn't want to be enemies with this kind of person. Even though he's weak right now, if I don't completely crush him, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep at night for the rest of my life."

"My lord, what should we do?"

Upon hearing this, the knight commander beside him frowned and voiced his guess;

"Should we launch a surprise attack before he expands his territory?"

He felt that since the situation was so serious, it was best to resolve it as soon as possible.

"No, no, no, Alva, this method won't work against someone with such a deep mind."

Wilson Gray waved his hand and explained patiently:

“Before the territory is fully developed, he will definitely set up sentries near the swamp. If we attack at this time, he will definitely escape into the depths of the swamp, and it will be difficult to find him again.”

"What should I do?"

The knight commander named Alva was immediately stumped, unsure how to handle this thorny problem.

"Easy to handle."

Wilson Gray's eyes gleamed with golden light as he confidently began to speak:

"Once he finishes building up his territory, he won't be willing to give it up, and then we'll have no choice but to go to war."

In his view, no one would give up the territory they had worked so hard to build.

Even the most cunning person is no exception; if the other party truly gives up, they will also lose their territory and completely forfeit their right to be a lord...

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Time flies, and before we knew it, it was dusk.

The caravan had been traveling all day, and everyone was exhausted. Of course, the most tired and hungry were the serfs who had followed behind all day.

Seeing that they had stopped, everyone collapsed to the ground, regardless of whether it was grass or mud, and began to gasp for breath.

Expanding territory is no joke; it won't stop just because someone is too exhausted.

If you can't keep up with the team, you're basically doomed.

No one would choose to fall behind at such a time. Most people would walk until their feet were blistered and the blisters burst, revealing bright red flesh, but they would endure the stinging pain and keep going.

"Everyone rest where you are. The knights will begin setting up tents. Ten more knights will be dispatched to set up simple watchtowers one kilometer away from this point in ten directions, to take turns keeping watch at night."

After getting off the carriage, Ron began to give instructions for the next steps in an orderly manner.

The wilderness is far more dangerous than imagined. In addition to humans, there may be ferocious beasts of other races. Any carelessness can be fatal.

"Yes!"

After receiving the orders, the knights began to act with clear division of labor.

"You set up your own tents on the outside. After you're done, each of you can get a piece of rye bread and half an onion."

After the knights began their operation, Ron gave an order to the vast multitude of his subjects.

"Thank you, Lord."

They didn't complain about the small amount of bread; on the contrary, their eyes were full of longing and gratitude for the food.

Most people think that as long as they have something to eat to fill their stomachs, that's enough.

As for setting up tents, even a fool could figure that out; they need to do it themselves.

Farmers who know each other can share a tent in groups of three to five, which saves both money and effort.

After all, tents are only needed on the road and before the house is set up, so there is no need to buy one separately.

"Ah."

Ron nodded in satisfaction. These lower-class people were easier to deal with than he had imagined. As long as they had something to eat, they would not cause trouble.

Of course, such things cannot be left unchecked. After the tents were set up, I and the maids, including the dragon girl, lived in the main tent in the very center.

Knights were assigned to patrol in shifts at night to prevent any trouble.

"It's quite surprising that the master arranges things in such a methodical way."

Fiona couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. She had originally thought that Ron, who had never participated in the pioneering work, would encounter all sorts of difficulties and that she, the maid, would have to do everything for him.

Unexpectedly, with just a few words, all the team's affairs were arranged perfectly.

Little Ron seems to have grown up a lot!

At this moment, Fiona smiled with satisfaction. She felt that her master was becoming more and more mature and had the qualities of an excellent lord.

"If I, your master, don't even know this, how can I be a good lord?"

Ron's goal is not as simple as becoming a minor lord, because in this world, the weak can only be bullied.

Only by becoming a powerful being that everyone fears can one live like a human being.

Ron saw this pioneering battle as the cornerstone of his future reign as king.

Participating in such a pioneering battle can greatly enhance his experience. Although he now understands a little about everything, only through personal experience can he gain true insights.

In the future, leading troops into battle and conquering territories will be much easier.

This pioneering campaign was essentially a training ground for beginners; only those who survived could advance to the next level...

Chapter 92: Renee's Wild Vegetable Soup! Lucia Offers Her Tail to Be Pinchled!

The sunset faded, gradually disappearing into the horizon.

Darkness climbed to the treetops, and the birds had already returned to their nests.

After an hour of work, the tent was set up.

"Master, dinner is ready."

Early in the morning, Fiona had the kitchen prepare roasted meat for all three meals of the day.

Now it just needs to be reheated before it's ready to enjoy.

If you don't prepare in advance, if you want to eat barbecue, you have to kill chickens and sheep, boil water to pluck the hair, gut them, and start a fire to roast them.

With this series of procedures, it will take at least two hours before we can eat.

"Ah."

Ron nodded and spoke to the dragon girls beside him:

"Little dragons, dinner's ready."