From Baron to Lord

The only one who looked calm was Marco.

After all, Allen had already mentioned that he was a Saint-tier Archmage when he was subduing Lawrence and the other mages.

"Archmage, Saint-tier…" The most confused was Albert.

He felt a little dizzy at the moment, and the dignified Gold Knight actually had to hold on to the table to stand firm.

"Wait, let me digest this information…" Albert said with some difficulty.

"This is my son, the Thorn Flower bloodline, um, I'm sure this is my son…" Albert muttered to himself.

How big is the gap between Level 9 and Saint-tier?

It can be described as one in the sky and one on the ground.

It's just a difference in realm, but it can trap countless Level 9 powerhouses forever at Level 9.

A Level 9 mage can only be considered a city-destroying combat force at best, but a Saint-tier Archmage might be able to destroy a country.

The difference is huge.

Every family, if it can produce a Saint-tier, no matter what the family is like now, from the moment the Saint-tier is born, this family can obtain the status of Marquis.

The head of the family can instantly become a Marquis!

If the Saint-tier Archmage is the head of the family, then the Saint-tier Archmage can completely have the status and rights of a Duke. Of course, this Duke is not a Duke who establishes a country, but a Duke enfeoffed within the kingdom. Although the status exceeds that of a Marquis, he does not have the right to establish a country.

Because there are no dragons, and dragons are always the main theme of the continent.

But even so, this is already an extremely generous condition and reward.

You must know that even within the kingdom, there are definitely not many powerhouses who can be granted the title of Duke, and they are generally Saint-tier.

The difference between them and the Grand Dukes who established countries is that they are unlucky and don't have dragons.

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Chapter 229 Followers, Shack Duchy Fortress! (4)

Saint-tier!

Albert was trembling all over, and he was so excited that he was almost fainting. The reason why he didn't faint straight away was because this Earl had an amazing willpower.

Of course, there was also some huge surprise that allowed Albert to maintain that only trace of consciousness.

On the continent, Saint-tier can be called powerhouses. They are true powerhouses who have entered the eyes of all major forces, and not like Albert and the others, who can only be nobles in the marginal areas of the continent.

Families that produce Saint-tiers have a chance to produce Saint-tiers again in the eyes of major forces.

This is an unspoken rule. The power from the depths of the bloodline has a certain inheritance ability.

This power is very obscure, but it truly exists. The bloodline of a Saint-tier is definitely stronger than that of ordinary people. This is the consensus of everyone.

The strength of the bloodline can greatly increase the chances of the descendants of the Saint-tier becoming Saint-tier.

In other words, Allen's children will already be winning at the starting line from birth.

Similarly, since the Thorn Flower family has a child who can become a Saint-tier, it also means that the Thorn Flower family has the ability to nurture Saint-tiers.

This kind of family will receive huge improvements in status and other aspects.

So, after confirming that Allen was really a Saint-tier, the most pleasantly surprised was Albert.

The principle that one person attains the Dao and his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven is applicable everywhere.

"Albert, you are so lucky!"

A trace of envy flashed in Garick's eyes, and at the same time, the way he looked at Allen became extremely respectful.

If Garick had only regarded Allen as a future Marquis before, then now, in his eyes, Allen was already a Duke-level figure.

Once this war is over, Allen will definitely become a Duke and will definitely be enfeoffed by the new king.

Although he is not a monarch Grand Duke with his own country, he is still a Duke, and the fief is extremely vast.

"…From now on, we have to call you Your Excellency."

After being stunned for a while, Earl Copper Mountain showed a complex and somewhat respectful look on his square face.

War is really a baffling thing. Before the war, everyone was clearly an Earl.

After the war, Allen was about to become a Duke.

Well, thinking that this kid was still a Baron a few months ago, anyone would feel an incredible feeling.

"…Ha, ha, ha.."

Earl Earth Lizard smiled awkwardly a few times. He had just said that Allen was not a Saint-tier, and Allen immediately slapped him in the face, which made Earl Earth Lizard a little speechless.

But soon everyone shifted their attention from the fact that Allen was a Saint-tier Archmage.

"Ahem, since you are so strong, why didn't you show it directly before? If that were the case, I bet the other guys would definitely follow you."

Albert coughed lightly. The smile on his face couldn't be concealed, and his old face was smiling like a chrysanthemum.

This made everyone even more envious.

The Earls of this age already knew that their chances of improvement were very small, and they all hoped that their children could become stronger.

It would be good if most people's children could reach the height of their generation.

Let alone achieve Saint-tier.

"They didn't ask."

Allen said calmly: "Also, you also know that after becoming a Saint-tier, I also need some loyal and brave Gold Knights."

"This can also be regarded as a screening. Of course, if you are unwilling to follow me, you can leave after this time. I will not force you to stay."

"Of course, this time will not let you work in vain. As long as you can plunder wealth, the entire Shack Duchy is yours to plunder!"

Allen's tone was calm, but no one would doubt his sincerity.

"Followers…"

A trace of complexity flashed in the Earls' eyes. Obviously, Allen was going to become independent. He had the strength and the capital to do so.

A duchy simply cannot accommodate a second Saint-level powerhouse; the stage is too small.

What Allen meant was that he could take away a group of loyal and brave individuals, with numerous benefits to be had.

Just imagine, as one of the first earls to follow Allen, the advantages would definitely be substantial.

Such an opportunity is the kind that one might encounter only once in a lifetime, and most people wouldn't even get that.

Of course, Allen also gave them ample time to decide after the war ended.

"Now, let's discuss the matter of attacking the Duchy of Shack. By now, the Duchy of Shack should have received news of the annihilation of their army in the Duchy of Lane."

Allen pointed to the two earldoms on the other side of the Boulder and Green Deer territories.

These were two earldoms belonging to the Duchy of Shack.

"Unlike our Duchy of Lane, the Duchy of Shack possesses a stronger sense of defense. Ten years ago, Duke Shack forcibly ordered the construction of an extremely formidable fortress within these two earldoms."

After calming down, Earl Garrick instantly went into a state of war readiness. Now that Allen possessed Saint-level strength, he was determined to thoroughly wreak havoc on the Duchy of Shack.

He stepped forward, pointing to a location within one of the two earldoms of the Duchy of Shack.

Here, at the border of the two earldoms, stood a massive fortress that exceeded the scale of an earl's main city.

This fortress, together with the two earl's main cities, formed a triangular formation. Around it were ten smaller fortresses, built utilizing the rivers, mountains, and other terrain features within the two earldoms, creating a super-large defensive structure.

To enter the Duchy of Shack, the Duchy of Lane, on the surface, only had this one path.

"This is the gateway to the Duchy of Shack, possessing extremely strong defensive capabilities. It is said to have advanced magic enchantments cast by high-level mages. Even other high-level mages cannot destroy the fortress. It can be said to be a well-known fortress in the southern countries."

Earl Garrick sighed slightly at this point. Clearly, the Duchy of Shack had been preparing for the Duchy of Lane for a long time, but the Duchy of Lane hadn't paid much attention to it. "To send troops to the Duchy of Shack, this fortress is a must-pass."

Earl Garrick said solemnly. Although he had confirmed that they had a Saint-level powerhouse on their side, he was still somewhat serious. "Yes, this is a problem, and it's also why most earls choose to give up attacking."

Earl Albert nodded slightly. If there wasn't a Saint-level powerhouse, even if the other side didn't have Marquis-level experts, it would still be extremely difficult for them to completely break through the fortress.

The losses would definitely be huge by then. "The fortress is not a problem."

Allen looked calm. He pointed to the entire vast interior map of the Duchy of Shack behind the fortress.

"We only need to consider how to conquer the Duchy of Shack as quickly as possible. As for the fortress, you don't need to worry about it."

Allen's words brought a smile to everyone's faces. With a Saint-level magic导师 (dǎoshī) present, what did they have to worry about?

The only thing they needed to worry about was how to deal with some manpower issues; otherwise, the spoils of war would definitely be too numerous to carry away.

ps: Chapter four, asking for monthly tickets, flowers, evaluation tickets, and self-subscription!

Here's a note: I just saw a comment in the book review saying that the merit points are exchanged for experience points at a 1:1 ratio. I just want to say that it was 10:1 before... How did I become someone who suppresses the protagonist... That's really not the case... Everyone can go back and take a look.

Chapter 230 Allen's Trump Card, the Rules of the Saint-Level Knight (5)

Soon, everyone discussed a general idea.

If they wanted to annex the Duchy of Shack as quickly as possible, they would definitely have to disperse their forces. Everyone agreed on this point.

However, the problem was that once they dispersed their forces, the risks they faced would increase exponentially.

This was everyone's biggest concern.

Allen was a Saint-level powerhouse; he could sweep away everything. But they weren't. There were definitely still Gold Knights and other strong individuals within the Duchy of Shack. Once they encountered them, who knew who would win.

Without Allen, this super powerhouse, sitting in command, who would dare to fight on their own?

"Well, there are definitely still some Gold Knights in the Duchy of Shack, and Duke Shack, that old thing, is quite cautious. He has built many fortresses in the duchy. Once you encounter these fortresses, no one but me can break through them."

Allen said slowly and steadily. There were still seven or eight fortresses in the Duchy of Shack, all built in strategic and dangerous locations, with extremely strong defenses.

"So I don't object to splitting up the troops."

Albert said.

"Splitting up the troops will only disperse our combat power."

Earl Copper Mountain added.

"Don't worry, I can solve the problem of combat power."

Allen smiled slightly. He really had to lament that Duke Shack was truly unlucky to have met him.

Those fortresses were indeed very troublesome things for humans.

Even a Marquis would have a headache dealing with them, which was also the Duchy of Shack's confidence.

But unfortunately, the Duchy of Shack's enemy was the King of Stratholme, a man who possessed the power to command magical beasts, a man who possessed eleven Behemoth giants, the kings of land warfare.

The reason Allen hadn't used the Behemoths all along was because the previous wars hadn't required it at all.

The opponents were too weak; using the Behemoth giants was simply a waste of resources and would let everyone know his trump cards in advance.

He wouldn't forget that his opponent wasn't the Duchy of Shack, but Prince Rysharit, the ambitious schemer hidden in the shadows.