Chapter 887 - 109: Celebration Recap and Massive Gains
"Her." Silvana’s green eyes sparkled with a bright gleam: "She’s handling affairs with our leader. You know, Deputy Leader Freya places great importance on the development of the Corona Knight Order. Unlike me, who only focuses on Lord, putting Lord’s matters as top priority. I didn’t even attend the important ceremony of Champion Knight Eldrick joining our Forest Patrol. I specifically came to help decorate your manor, my Lord."
Upon hearing what Silvana said, Su Li’s eyes also lit up, and he asked, "Eldrick has joined our territory?"
This Knight, Su Li, had a deep impression of; his title was very long, known as the Lone Forest Watcher, Bow of the Scorching Sun, Eldric Stephen.
He was a powerful lone ranger knight who, at the age of 18, could infiltrate the Chaos Cultists’ camp alone and purge the entire camp.
Not to mention 18-year-olds; even the elite knights in the territory at 28 couldn’t achieve this.
After all, once the dozens of cultists across the territory are alarmed and surround to hack, they could shred even an elite knight, especially if there are a few strong chaos knights in heavy armor inside, the situation becomes even more perilous.
A champion knight of such power joining the Hesse Territory, without a doubt, significantly enhances the territory’s control over the internal affairs of Blood Pine Forest.
Until now, the territory’s grasp of the western part of Blood Pine Forest remains insecure. Beneath the vast canopy and twisted roots, always lurks an unending stream of goblins, goblins, beastmen, and all sorts of dark monsters.
They frequently ambush human outposts in the western part of Blood Pine Forest, attack transport caravans, and even raid various mines.
If the army is dispatched for long-term garrisoning and cleaning, it obviously becomes an enormous burden for the territory. Having such a Forest Patrol, constantly patrolling and clearing, is undoubtedly beneficial.
Silvana nodded happily and said, "Yes, Eldrick joined our Greenfield Knight Order, which is why you haven’t heard the news."
Su Li wasn’t concerned about him joining the Church Knight Order. He didn’t think the Greenfield Knights had snatched his talent.
Even if he had joined the secular army of Hesse Territory, Su Li would have placed him in the forest to clear monsters.
This way, him joining the Church Knight Order serves the same function and saves Su Li hundreds of Golden Crown coins annually in wages.
Even if there were invasions like Green Skin or Beastman Legions, there’s no fear that he wouldn’t assist in defending the territory.
Curiously, Su Li asked, "Isn’t he a famous lone ranger? How did he join your knight order?"
"Because we signed some special conditions with him. For example, he only serves as a member of the Forest Patrol, and the knight order doesn’t interfere with his activities. Unless there’s important war, the knight order cannot summon him either."
Silvana puffed her cheeks, somewhat resentfully, and said, "To attract him, we also have to provide 50 refined level arrows, one Earth’s Blood Potion, and no less than twelve pounds of wind attribute magical beast meat (like elk finch meat) annually to meet the needs of his hawk mount."
"This is indeed a huge cost, I don’t understand why the leader insists on agreeing. No matter how you look at this agreement, it seems like our knight order is suffering losses."
Indeed, the mind of a woman like Green Tea. Only focused on the present, unable to see the hidden benefits.
Su Li sighed, can you call this suffering a loss? It’s a huge gain; having one more champion knight in a knight order brings prestige and enhanced strength, which are beyond what a few resources can measure.