Chapter 616: Fishing

If Kenridin really just wants to crack down on the cultists who are lurking, infiltrating, and secretly plotting and causing destruction in the kingdom, the simplest way is:

Just support the Crusaders vigorously and that's it.

After all, this is what the Crusaders do in the first place.

The name is also easy to find.

In the name of establishing a subordinate legion or a retinue legion for the Crusaders, the power to form a new army will be given to the Glorious Cult, and they will be given a subsidy. With their influence within the kingdom being no less than that of the royal family, It is easy to organize a team that meets the requirements.

The problem is.

This new army is nominally loyal to the kingdom and to His Majesty Kenreddin.

But the object it actually obeys is the Glow Divine Religion!

This is equivalent to expanding the divine power in disguise and weakening the power of the royal family.

This is similar to those fiefdom nobles who were enfeoffed in the kingdom.

The private army they trained still belonged to Ken Ruidin in name, but they basically only obeyed the command of the feudal nobles.

"The vassals of my vassals are not my vassals."

This classic historical joke is particularly obvious in the Kingdom of Reyak.

Kenridin specially proposed the new name of "Powerful Action Legion". In Pate's view, the truth is actually: His Majesty the King intends to integrate a professional army with a combat power similar to that of the Crusaders, but that is truly and completely loyal to him!

The essence of the king's army is actually a mercenary army.

Except for ordinary people who enlisted in the army and operated trebuchets, crossbows and other equipment, the essence of the emerging manor aristocracy was that "there must be brave men under heavy rewards."

The benefits are sufficient. When you are strong enough, as long as the monster red tide goes to the front line once a year and pays nominal allegiance, you can get a free manor and a beautiful house, and immediately live a luxurious life.

Those are special measures taken during emergencies.

Now they began to have a tendency to become a burden to the kingdom.

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The manor nobles were non-violent and non-cooperative, the fief nobles stepped away from the matter and did not hold back, and Kenridin did not want the Glow God Cult to get involved in this matter.

Naturally, His Majesty the King seemed to have found a suitable target and set his sights on Pat, Miranda and Lancelot.

"That's right! I almost forgot! About the rewards for the three heroes!"

His Majesty Kenredin turned to look at Pet and the others eagerly:

"I heard about your successful development of a new territory outside the Dark Forest."

"As long as you can hold on there during next year's monster red tide!"

"According to the kingdom's development act, I will confer the corresponding title based on the size of your territory at that time!"

"You can enjoy all governance rights on that land, including..." At this point, His Majesty Kenredin paused: "You can modify the laws of the kingdom! As long as you feel that doing so meets the needs of the territory!"

"In addition, hereditary succession means that the heir designated by the noble will have the right to inherit by default."

As soon as these words came out, many spokespersons appointed by the feudal nobles could not sit still and looked strange.

These powers are simply boundless!

Even the laws of the kingdom can be modified and no longer observed, which means that the corresponding fiefdom really only has nominal allegiance!

And there is also the treatment of "hereditary neglect".

Although the title of the current feudal nobles can be passed on to their heirs, before that, they need to take a step to apply for inheritance from His Majesty the King.

If permission is not obtained, it is equivalent to the title being withdrawn.

Of course, this application does not need to have strict inheritance requirements for descendants like the manor nobles. Basically, as long as the application is submitted to the king, it will be approved.

But needing to apply is still different from "default inheritance rights"!

Ken Ruidin said very frankly:

"I think it's very reasonable to give such a reward!"

"My dear friends, there is a dangerous dark forest there. Without the protection of [Past Glory], they have to rely on themselves for everything!"

"I believe they will choose the most appropriate governance method!"

"If anyone feels that it is too much, as long as he can open up a new territory outside the borders of the kingdom, I will also give him the exact same reward. This is a promise made by me, Kenridin Morkred, as the king. !”

The nobles fell silent now...

They know what level they are at.

To develop new territory beyond the eastern border? Extend the kingdom's borders to the east? Recover the lost territory occupied by monsters?

The monster Crimson Tide will beat them all equally.

On second thought, they were also balanced.

No matter how beautiful or generous the reward is, it is only useful if you have the life to enjoy it.

The preconditions of Ken Ruidin's promise are also very clear. If they cannot survive the monster red tide, all the above promises will be invalid.

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After talking about a series of rewards and promises, Ken Ruidin continued:

"Chinar, Warren, Smith."

"You have also seen that the kingdom is planning to establish a powerful action corps."

"The initial framework construction is at a time when there is a shortage of talents. I think - you have had the experience of competing with cultists several times, and you have faced monsters like divine aberrations. You must know how to find the right people to eliminate them. Cultists, eliminate potential dangers within the kingdom."

"How about at least helping the kingdom form this powerful action army before the monster red tide comes next year?"

Peter felt like he was in a mirror.

It's come full circle.

Waiting here!

No wonder Kenreddin sent spies to communicate with them in advance, hoping that they would cooperate in the play.

Pete has completely understood.

So His Majesty Kenreddin is using their name to fish!

On the surface, the king has no suitable manpower available, and Pete and the other three are the only options left.

If even the three of them refuse, the Power Action Corps will fall into bankruptcy before it even starts. Even if they want to recruit outstanding talents from across the kingdom, it will take enough time.

The longer the time is delayed, the lower the probability of success.

Pete is very clear about one thing. If they really agree to His Majesty Kenreddin and make the matter a foregone conclusion.

That will only usher in more non-violent non-cooperation, lose the support of most people, and the danger hidden in the dark of the kingdom will be hidden deeper.

But if Pete and the others do the opposite.

Pretend to hesitate and waver, not agreeing directly, but not wanting to refuse.

His Majesty Kenreddin then takes the opportunity to ask them to think about it for a few more days.

This will give those guys hope.

During this period of time, those guys will definitely try their best to show their talents!

The better it is to ruin this matter, whether running away or hiding.

Even if they hide deeper, they may be exposed now because of forced actions.

First spread the bait, then you can catch the real big fish.

Pete and his friends are the bait used by Kenreddin to make nests.

After thinking this through, Pete performed his wavering hesitation so realistically!

Slowly speaking:

"That..."