Lordship: Starting as a Pioneer Knight
Chapter 727

Owing a Favor

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On October 1st, 9756 of the Radiant Calendar, at the Fourth Legion headquarters, Marquis Roden looked at the application submitted by the Fifteenth Army Commander with a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

"Lett, why do you think our Viscount Qixing wants to garrison this royal capital?"

A Soul Intent Mid-Tier Knight standing beside him took the application upon hearing Marquis Roden's question. After quickly scanning it, he placed it back on the desk and replied, "Patriarch, Viscount Qixing enjoys studying history and culture, and he has also been given the title Child of Miracles. I suspect he may have discovered some ruins in German City."

"What do you think he found?" Marquis Roden leaned back in his chair and asked curiously.

After pondering for a moment, the Soul Intent Mid-Tier Knight answered, "Patriarch, it could be some treasure or underground ruins, but their value definitely cannot be too great."

"You're right. If what he found were too valuable, our Viscount Qixing would not keep it hidden. If anyone in the Fourth Legion was best at socializing through mutual interests, he would rank second, and no one would dare claim first."

"Patriarch, then you mean..."

Marquis Roden looked at Lett, who had left his words unfinished, then shook his head and smiled. "I wouldn't dare offend Duke of Moravia. Besides, the Ex Family and the Rodenert Family have been friends for generations. There's no need to tarnish the family's reputation over such trifling gains."

"Go tell Viscount Qixing that the Fourth Legion's other units will gradually withdraw from German City within half a month."

"Patriarch, should I mention this matter indirectly?" Soul Intent Mid-Tier Knight Lett asked quietly.

"No." Marquis Roden said, "Viscount Qixing is a smart man. He will naturally understand why I sent you. Some things are better

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