Another Collaboration, Freeloading Logistics Train and a Cannon Fodder Army

A more elite army tempered by the fires of war, valuable demihuman heads, valiant honor...

It was truly exciting!

Henry put down his wine cup, said goodbye to Earl John, and then took Bain and Ailiya back to rest.

"Master, why did you stop eating when the food was so good?" Bain, who was wiping his mouth, was very confused.

Henry had given a gift of eighty Denar, which could buy over two thousand catties of wheat. Bain had only eaten one Golden Lamb Leg and three cups of apple juice; he hadn't even broken even!

Henry gave Bain a speechless look, feeling that Ailiya, dressed in a formal gown, was much more pleasing to the eye.

Her figure and appearance were already good, and after becoming the Head Maid, she didn't have to do some of the chores and hard labor. Now, dressed in a formal gown, she was much better than the gluttonous Bain.

"Bain, you will leave early tomorrow morning with five Grassland Warriors. Go back and tell Claude to prepare the grain for the army's expedition. We might be going to war again."

Bain nodded and left after learning there was nothing else.

Ailiya asked while making the bed for Henry, "Master, what are we staying here for? We didn't bring your other clothes this time. Should we buy a few pieces?"

"Yes, that's right. Buy good pajamas and underpants. The ones I'm wearing now are warm, but they irritate the skin and are uncomfortable."

I must take good care of my little brother!

Henry changed his clothes, lay down, and fell asleep immediately. He had a dreamless, high-quality sleep.

The next morning, Henry woke up and saw the Lemon Cake made by Ailiya and the breakfast sent by the Count's Butler.

Henry washed his face and brushed his teeth, then said to Ailiya helplessly, "Ailiya, although Lemon Cake is delicious, eating it often will make me tired of it. I prefer to eat it occasionally, not every day... This is not a criticism."

"Okay, Master, I will try to learn other desserts."

After Henry finished eating, Ailiya left with the Grassland Warriors temporarily assigned to protect her to buy Henry some close-fitting clothes.

It was different having Light Cavalry. There were more people with him at any time, and it didn't delay the journey.

"Knight Henry, the Count would like to talk to you in the Study."

Henry naturally wouldn't refuse. Audoh belonged to someone else, and for the recent period, Henry's territory's supplies, population, etc., all needed to be sourced from here.

"Henry, you are too generous. You actually gave eighty Denar as a congratulatory gift for my son, haha. Some Knights only gave fifty Denar and were heartbroken about it."

Henry smiled and sat on a nearby armchair, saying with a smile, "We are friends, so naturally, I have to give enough gift money. However, my life is not easy either. Now the price of Serfs and Herding Serfs has started to rise, and the price of grain is also fluctuating a bit.

Damn Desert Merchants and Sea Merchants, they already think they can threaten Nobles with money."

John agreed with this very much. Those big merchants were becoming more and more arrogant.

"That's right, I think so too. Recently, the Great King launched a Grand Inquisitor. In the Western Coast Region, the Nobles and merchants who colluded with each other have been purged. The Great King is too wise. The deaths of these fools will free up more land."

The current ecosystem of the Empire was that Nobles could do business and make money, but they had to ensure the authority of their rule and could not abandon military force.

Big merchants could not have armed guards exceeding two thousand people, there were strict requirements on the number of armor and protective gear, and the taxes paid were also higher.

Did no one resist? Yes, Nobles throughout the Empire liked big merchants who resisted, so they could legitimately swallow huge wealth.

"Count, what are we going to talk about? A new cooperation?"

"That's right, there are new traces of Demihumans."

"I know. I've already sent people back to prepare grain. I will lead the Army to Autongard to participate in this feast."

John shook his head and said, "It's not just Autongard. Traces of Demihumans have also been found in Tiar in the Northern Snowfield, Danustica at the Inner Sea hub, and Housen Fullerger in the Southern Desert."

After hearing John's words, Henry was a little nervous at first, but then he became excited.

"The Demihumans want to counterattack?"

"Possibly. The Eleventh Legion obtained many parchments, and the intelligence deciphered is that the Demihumans seem to want to reclaim their land."

Henry nodded. This was good. Humans and Demihumans had been entangled for hundreds of years. It seemed it wouldn't end until one side was completely crippled.

"So, a collaboration?"

"Of course. My second son will follow you. There is only one request: protect his safety. His Army will also obey your command.

I will provide grain supplies for your Army... Legion wartime configuration. I will also provide you with twenty warhorses, thirty sets of Cotton Armor, ten sets of Lamellar Armor, ten sets of Chainmail, two hundred Iron-tipped Spears, twenty Imperial Longswords, and twenty Grassland Sabers."

When John said this, he rubbed his eyes and sighed, "I am his father. I can only help him this much. He has never been on a battlefield. I am afraid."

Henry quickly thought about it and agreed.

The number of troops dispatched this time would be very large. John being able to provide grain supplies was better than anything else; this was a high reward.

As for the military equipment, only the twenty warhorses were more attractive to Henry.

"You are very fond of your youngest son."

"Of course. The eldest son can inherit my Count Peerage, but the second son cannot. I can only help him as much as possible without angering the Great King."

Henry didn't haggle. This was a win-win situation.

Henry only needed to protect a "little baby" to get a large amount of Logistics Train and a "Cannon Fodder" Army. Raising the price would be a bit offensive.

After the collaboration was discussed, the two talked about other things, such as the changes in Henry's Territory.

Henry's expansion was open and aboveboard; he didn't hide anything. Anyone with a bit of sense knew that Henry had occupied three Knight Territories that were not ruled by anyone.

"There aren't many people who do what you do. It certainly conforms to the Empire's legal principles, but it's not reasonable. Let's see what the Great King decides."

"That's why I plan to stay here for a few more days, waiting for news from the Royal Capital."

Just like that, Henry stayed in Audoh for three more days before finally getting the news he wanted.

The Count's eldest son's wedding banquet was just a coincidence; what he truly valued was the news from the Royal Capital.

"Knight, you have obtained the legal right to rule Hernlai Village, Tishilai Village, and Tainlai Village, and the village status of West Lyme has been changed to a Castle.

You have received the Royal Certification from the Great King, recorded and included in your Noble Family Genealogy."

The staff member from the Imperial Office was full of respect, clearly shocked by the outcome of this matter!