System: Build My Own Territory-Chapter 697 - 242: I Want to Expand the Army (10,000) (4)

Chapter 697: Chapter 242: I Want to Expand the Army (10,000) (4)

Mark looked up at Godfrey and spoke.

"Knight Commander Godfrey, you have been a long-time household attendant of the Ducas Clan, feel free to speak."

Lawrence also turned his gaze toward Godfrey.

Godfrey stepped forward and stood before Mark and Lawrence.

He spoke calmly, "Your Excellencies, I believe leaving Triumph City at this time is actually a good thing!"

Lawrence, somewhat surprised, echoed Godfrey’s words, "A good thing?"

Mark did not speak, waiting for Godfrey’s explanation.

Godfrey, without any hesitation, began to explain.

"Currently in Triumph City, both His Highness Mitchell and His Highness Caesar are busy wooing various lord nobles."

"If we remain in the city, we are bound to end up caught in the schemes and calculations of both sides."

"Even if the Marquis has made his stance clear by siding with His Highness Mitchell."

"However, if someone wants to frame the Marquis and arouse His Highness Mitchell’s suspicion, it is not difficult..."

"It’s just a matter of forging a document or letter!"

Mark nodded in agreement, "Indeed, continue."

Lawrence, after pondering a moment, also nodded in agreement.

Godfrey acknowledged and continued, "Now, the Marquis has received instructions from His Highness Mitchell to leave Triumph City and garrison at Windmill Ridge Canyon."

"Doesn’t this just mean we stay away from their machinations?"

"As Lord Lawrence mentioned, as long as the two princes have not completely torn apart, the Red Dragon Cavalry Corps will not attack Triumph City."

"This means that the soldiers of the Sword and Shield Corps stationed at Windmill Ridge Canyon are in a relatively safe position."

"No matter what changes occur in Triumph City, we can always say: stationed by order!"

Godfrey’s words did not stop there.

"And the most important point... I do not know what kind of garrison order His Highness Mitchell gave to the Marquis."

"Or one could say, His Highness Mitchell merely requires the Sword and Shield Corps to garrison Windmill Ridge Canyon."

"But did not require the Marquis to be stationed here as well..."

Upon hearing this, Mark’s eyes brightened.

Godfrey naturally noticed the brightness in Mark’s eyes; he bent slightly and spoke humbly.

"Your Excellencies, the above are merely Godfrey’s humble opinions."

"The specific situation still requires your Excellencies to decide."

Mark looked at Godfrey, full of admiration and said, "Knight Commander Godfrey, you truly are the advisor my father once had; you spoke to the point and hit the nail on the head..."

"A simple few words, and it suddenly became clear to me!"

Godfrey bent again and responded, "The Marquis overpraises."

Mark pondered for a moment.

His gaze shifted, looking at Lawrence across from him.

Before Mark could speak, Lawrence, who had already understood, asked first.

"What do you need me to do? Just say the word!"

Mark smiled serenely, "Then Lord Lawrence, from this moment on, you will take charge of garrisoning Windmill Ridge Canyon."

Lawrence replied casually, "In leading troops to battle, my abilities are above yours."

Mark instructed, "And one more thing!"

"No bringing any distracting women into the camp!"

Lawrence’s mouth opened slightly, but considering the current situation, he ultimately chose to relent.

Seeing Lawrence fall silent,

Mark stood up from the wooden chair and strode toward the tent’s entrance.

As he reached the curtain, he paused.

Mark addressed Godfrey, saying, "Knight Commander Godfrey, the Ducas Clan requires your loyalty!"

"Just as you loyally served my father before!"

Godfrey knelt with his right leg, performing a standard knight’s pledge of loyalty.

"Of course, my Lord Marquis."

Mark continued, "Knight Commander Godfrey, I need you to follow me back to Bordeaux City, to participate in the Ducas Clan’s future development discussions!"

Godfrey responded, "As you wish."

Mark nodded, "Very well."

At the tent entrance.

Lawrence stood still, watching Mark mount a warhorse, along with Godfrey and a squad of cavalry, as they galloped away from the camp.

A strange smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

...

For the next consecutive week.

Lynn busied himself with the ranch and the wild boar farm.

Animal herding, daily feeding, the construction and repair of pens, and so on.

[Breeding Experience +1]

[Breeding Experience +1]

[Breeding Experience +1]

...

His [Breeding] skills experience was rapidly increasing.

With a thought, Lynn opened the [Heavenly Artifacts] panel and glanced at it.

[Breeding: Level 2 (418/500)] (+)

He was not far from reaching Level 3.

At this point, the entire Karedi Empire had already entered early June.

The average daily temperature had already reached the twenties.

During the day, as the sun shone, the temperature gradually rose, warm and pleasant, perfect for daily labor.

Due to the marine climate, the temperature difference between day and night was small.

Even at night, there was no biting cold.

While Lynn was improving his [Breeding] skill proficiency.

The red brick house residential area at the back of the town was finally completed!

After the registration led by Kuisi and Petra along with a group of townsmen,

over seven thousand peasants and slaves moved into the red brick houses.

Looking at the Lord’s Square, where six thousand townsmen were gathered, their faces beaming with excitement and joy,

Lynn raised his hand slightly, and the six thousand townsmen quickly quieted down in response.