If there were no reasons for Imperial House and Highland Mage Corps, Ryan would definitely not invite Grand Mage Macken, because it is very simple. The cost of recruiting a Grand Mage is currently unbearable by Ryan.
The wealth in his hands needs to be used for the development of the territory and food for the army, rather than a Grand Mage.
But the story of Grand Mage Macken made Ryan know that there might not be no chance.
Grand Mage Macken was short of money, but he rejected Imperial House who could give him a lot of money. In other words, he was short of money and needed money, but Grand Mage Macken did not regard money as the first principle and bottom line.
For reasons unknown to Ryan, Grand Mage Macken would rather give up the huge wealth that Imperial House could give him.
Therefore, some things are more important to Grand Mage Macken than money.
Ryan is betting on this.
The deal has been reached, and when Divine Grace Festival ends and Ryan returns to Northlands, he will also bring Grand Mage Macken with him.
As time passed, Ryan took Brandt and several others to the most famous places of Imperial Capital. The purpose was certainly not to hang out. He bought back a batch of books on knight training skills, as well as stories and legends about craftsmen's skills. As for technology, he could not buy back any of them.
Then there are seeds. If seeds of many grains and unique plants can be grown in Frozen Earth Territory, not only can they alleviate the pressure on grains, they can also become cash crops and bring monetary benefits.
Ryan also wants to reach long-term deals with some chambers of commerce in terms of food.
Unfortunately, Northlands is too far away, and these chambers of commerce seem to know some rumors and don't want to go to Northwind Province at all.
"What's wrong?"
The several chambers of commerce that Ryan found were all white gloves under the hands of the great nobles, and only they had the ability to transport large amounts of food to Frozen Earth Territory.
The reaction of these chambers of commerce made Ryan a little puzzled.
He wanted to ask Count Clayton, but when he thought of his current status as a noble, he gave up.
Moreover, that Dragon Knight does not live in the Imperial Capital Count Clayton mansion at all. During this time, I don't know what important matters were discussed with other nobles in the Imperial Palace.
However, a few days later, Ryan went to the Count Clayton mansion.
Because the countess also came to Imperial Capital a few days before Divine Grace Festival.
As a noble lady of the empire, Countess Ellie·Fleming would certainly not miss such an important event as Baronet System starting. If Ryan's biological mother hadn't been pregnant, she would have appeared here.
"Mother."
Divine Grace Festival Just three days later, during this period of time Imperial Capital, the atmosphere in the entire empire was joyful, laughter and laughter could be seen everywhere on the streets, and even the slaves were no longer sallow and thin.
"Ryan, how have you been during this time? I heard that you spent a lot of money on Imperial Capital Gold Coin."
Ellie said that she didn't know these things originally, but Ryan's brothers and sisters stared at him closely and informed the countess of the matter.
They also laughed at Ryan's Northern Baron Noble Title, but looked at Ryan who had become a noble with envy and jealousy.
"Thank you, Mother, for your concern."
Ryan rejected the money bag that the countess took out, changed the subject and said:
"Mother, do you know what father is discussing in the Imperial Palace?"
The countess raised her head, glanced into the distance, and said:
"The Church Here comes a Cardinal Archbishop, who wants to announce the arrival of Baronet System together with the empire."
"You know, Ryan, the struggle between the empire and the Church has always been ongoing."
"Previously, the proposal of Baronet System was initiated by the empire and decided together with the Church. Baronet System appeared in this year's Divine Grace Festival. In name, this was the will of Lord of Dawn. In fact, it was the empire that wanted more say."
"The empire won that struggle, and the Church took a step back, so there was a joint decision between the divine power and Royal Authority on the land of South."
"But this time the Church entered the empire again, which shows that the empire has to compromise on certain things."
"Your father and the emperor are thinking of a way. After all, if the people of the empire see Cardinal Archbishop of the Church spreading Baronet System instead of Deities, then the power of the Church is likely to resurgence in the empire."
"Your grandfather, as well as many nobles in the empire, all participated in the war with the Church. They would never want their efforts to be in vain."
The Church, although Ryan has not been in direct contact, but based on his understanding of history, he can feel the horror of the Church from every text.
In an era when theocracy rules the world, nobles also have to grovel. As a nobleman, Baron of the empire, he certainly would not want the theocracy to be above his head.
No, it should be said that it is absolutely not allowed.
"Then, what will the Emperor and the others do?"
Ryan couldn't help but ask.
Ellie Countess shook her head and said:
"I don't know either. The empire compromised on the arrival of the Church. This is what they agreed to. If they want to go back on it now, I'm afraid it will be very troublesome."
Even a powerful empire cannot be the enemy of everyone, so whatever it does must be justified. A war without reason will be taken advantage of by the Church.
Therefore, it is no wonder that Imperial House and the great nobles are troubled by the appearance of Cardinal Archbishop.
Ryan left the Earl's Mansion, and as soon as he walked out of Imperial Capital's most noble street, he saw a long queue shuttled through the street, heading towards the Imperial Palace.
Just looking at the snow-white armor covering the knights' bodies, the Sun badge on their chests, and the golden cloak behind them, Ryan felt tremendous pressure.
Even the war horses under the knights were covered with silver-white armor, and the sound of rustling metal parts colliding was heard, as if Knight's Greatsword was scratching the neck and the cold friction between the bones.
"Holy Kingdom Knights, one of the nine Extraordinary Legions of the Church. It is said that each Extraordinary Legion of the Church has the ability to destroy a kingdom."
Holy Kingdom Knights is not necessarily the most powerful Extraordinary Legion in the Church, but it must be the highest-status knighthood in the Church. They represent The will of Lord of Dawn represents all the beautiful symbols of the Church, including integrity, strength, protecting the weak, never killing indiscriminately, and bringing hope, which creates the close connection between the Extraordinary Legion and Lord of Dawn.
The Church, who was expelled from the empire, sent such a Extraordinary Legion to appear in the empire. It is self-evident what his intentions were.
Ryan It is conceivable that on the way to Imperial Capital, this Extraordinary Legion must have walked very slowly, so slowly that everyone passing by could be bathed in the glory of the Church.
Faith is spreading, and this is a new round of war between theocracy and Royal Authority.