[Congratulations, player, on attaining the highest status in this world: king.] [The following privileges are now available to you.] [Rising Reputation: omitted.] [Knights at your service: omitted.] [Orders of knights currently meeting the requirements: none.] [Light Returns: now that you have become a king and taken a stand against the Dark Cult, the remnants of the Holy Kingdom's strength scattered among the people will steadily rally to you. They will be a tremendous help, but in return, you will also draw the Dark God's attention. As your power grows, you will inevitably become a thorn in his side. Strive onward, new king.] [Restriction: until you lose your status as king, you cannot appear on the Fantasy Continent under a new identity.]
At present, the Radiant Empire was still far too weak. Even after Allen swiftly captured Elberck Castle with his soldiers, the territory he held was only a quarter of the Kingdom of the Nords' original size.
He still lacked the strength to establish a full-fledged order of knights.
Nevertheless, Allen made some changes to the forces he already had.
He made arrangements for each of the mercenaries who had followed him from battle to battle.
Of the few warriors who did not want to join the regular army, those who stayed continued to serve. For those unwilling to remain in Wercheg, Allen provided severance pay and let them return to Zendar to wait for another suitable employer.
Allen renegotiated wages with those willing to keep following him and found everyone a place to live in Wercheg. Warriors who had distinguished themselves in battle also received some unclaimed land.
They could conveniently lease it to the farmers who had just arrived in Wercheg.
At first, Wercheg's original residents had been somewhat hostile toward a lord who was not