Wizard Farming Guide

Chapter 17 Dragon Fortress

"Two broken axes, three broken shovels, five worn chisels, five more portions of armor conditioner oil needed, and a chainmail cleaning bucket."

Luke was carefully checking the condition of the tools inside the carriage.

And record the list of supplies that need to be replenished when passing through cities.

Not long ago, the knight in charge of the team assigned several new positions to the villagers for easier management.

With his literacy and arithmetic skills, he was assigned as the supplies manager of the carriage, responsible for inventorying supplies and purchasing supplies when needed.

This was an important responsibility, and Luke dared not slack off.

Each inventory check is verified multiple times to ensure nothing is missed.

As he stepped out of the carriage, the soldiers guarding it greeted him warmly, and he responded respectfully.

When he returned to the village camp, the villagers greeted him warmly, and the serfs even bowed their heads and called him "Sir."

Luke responded to each one, his attitude equally warm and friendly.

He also corrected the serfs' address, telling them that they were merely servants who served that man and should call him Luke directly.

Unlike the previous dire situation, he no longer needs to grit his teeth and persevere in the militia.

Their families have already gained a special status within the team.

All of this change is thanks to his daughter, Lily.

Luke returned to his family home, where his daughter Lily stood proudly with her hands on her hips, happily saying to her wife:

"Hmph, those five girls ran over to me in fear and apologized several times before I forgave them. Next time someone splashes water on me, I'll definitely teach them a lesson!"

"And then what happened after you made them apologize?" Luke sat down and looked at her.

"And then? Then I told them to go away and not to bother me again."

You shouldn't have done that.

"Why? I didn't bully them." Seeing her father shake his head, Lily's happy mood faded, and she tugged at her mother's sleeve, feeling a little wronged.

Knowing his daughter's personality, Luke began to educate her in the way she was most interested in.

"Do you remember the stories I told you about how the women in those stories maintained their stable positions?"

"I know, they are the prettiest, and I am very pretty too. No other girl can compare to me." Lily remembered her father's words describing the ladies.

She is beautiful and charming.

Although she felt somewhat inferior when she saw the knight's face, the contrast with the villagers immediately restored her confidence.

I am beautiful.

"You didn't listen carefully; that was just the surface." Luke shook his head in dissatisfaction. "What truly solidifies their position is the help they can provide."

"If you want to stay by that person's side for a long time, you need to learn how to win over the people below you."

"Never touch the soldiers, but you must teach the girls to obey you. That lord is just starting out and has no other maids by his side; this is your only chance."

Only after getting up close to that person did Luke truly realize how different he was.

Both the elite army that crushed the thieves and the enemy's disciplined system of rewards and punishments made him realize the vast future of this pioneering knightly order.

His daughter seized the most important opportunity, but her experience was still too limited, and Luke had to change her.

"Mmm." Lily listened attentively to what mattered most to her, then understood. "How can a future mistress be without her own maid? I know what to do!"

Watching his daughter rush out again and disappear from sight, Luke felt helpless, unsure whether she understood or not.

He brought beer, intending to have a few drinks with the other families who were employed, hoping to build rapport and provide future assistance to his daughter.

As the army expanded, in order to alleviate the burden on the soldiers, Rhodes assigned some tasks to the villagers in the army.

He didn't pay much attention to this, since it was just a temporary position during his journey.

As they marched to eliminate the bandits, they drew ever closer to their destination.

Rhodes, riding at the very front, looked up.

In the distance, a striking city wall appears, thick and imposing like a mountain, stretching endlessly as far as the eye can see.

That was once one of the barbarian capitals, and now the Dragonbreaker Fortress, an immortal bulwark built by the Northern Frost Duchy against the northern barbarians, in the Frostwind Mountains over more than ten years.

It is also the capital of the current principality, a large city with a population of over 500,000.

After spending more than two months traveling, Rhodes looked at the city walls getting closer and closer and felt a little emotional.

Crossing this fortress, he will truly step into the North, face the barbarians who are a thousand times more ferocious than the kingdom's thieves, and establish his own territory.

Once you enter the main road of Duanlong Fortress, the road is no longer as deserted as it used to be.

Besides Rhodes's entourage, caravans of all sizes and soldiers in various armors and weapons waited outside, slowly entering the group.

The villagers in Rhodes's group looked around curiously.

Whether it was the luxurious carriage inlaid with jewels and gold, or the imposing city wall that stretched over thirty meters, it all broadened their horizons and left them speechless with amazement.

"The royal griffins, the golden wheat of the southern plains, the centaurs of the western plains, the anchors of the eastern harbor—it seems this royal expansion order has attracted nobles from all over the world."

Rhodes gazed at the heraldic banners flying above the ranks; many of them belonged to renowned families of the kingdom, their names ringing in the ears.

Unfortunately, these banners are not very effective in the Duchy of Northern Frost, as the current Grand Duke of Northern Frost is not on the same side as these nobles.

The soldiers guarding the city gate stood indifferently in their way, while the official in charge of checking travel documents shouted impatiently:

"Everyone line up properly! The taxes for caravans entering the city will be tallied for each vehicle, cargo, animal, and person. Don't even think about evading taxes! The main gate prohibits the military from carrying heavy crossbows, incendiary cannons, or other contraband. If you want to pass, go through the west gate! Everyone in the caravan except for women must dismount for inspection! No exceptions, do you hear me!"

The official shouted at the top of his lungs, repeating the same thing over and over again.

The caravans belonging to these noble families had already been instructed by their own elders.

Not daring to act recklessly on the territory of the duchy, the person in charge obediently carried out the official's requirements.

The line of people in front gradually passed through, and it was Rhodes' turn to go through.

The official examined the documents he submitted and paused for a moment when he saw the coat of arms on them.

"Thank you for your cooperation, please come in." The official handed back the documents, his expression much gentler, and greeted them with a cupped hand.

The soldiers on both sides made way without checking.

Rod was somewhat surprised, but he did not refuse. Under the surprised or enlightened gazes of the surrounding convoy, he led the way in.

"Hey, don't we need to be checked?" Lily, who was following closely behind Rhodes, asked in a low voice.

Seeing all those important figures staring at them, she nearly fell over in nervousness, but was caught by Rod.

"I have some connection with the owner here, so relax and don't worry about anyone else."

The master of this place? The legendary Grand Duke?!

Lily noticed the expressions on the other two knights' faces.

Noah adopted a matter-of-fact attitude, while Holmes showed some concern.

"My lord, this may affect your relationship with the other royal families and noble children here," Holmes warned.

"My relationship with them wasn't that great to begin with, so don't worry about it," Rod said nonchalantly.

What's going on with the royal family? Hearing those legendary terms, Lily's head started to spin and she didn't dare to ask.

(End of this chapter)