Although Francis, as the leader of the mercenary group, viewed the monarch and the magician from his position and attitude, and believed that the two were the same, after all, William had been a king before, so he certainly would not think that things were so simple. .
According to the style of the Magician Association, even if it is for legitimate reasons, it is destined not to be welcomed by the monarchs. Therefore, although the monarch relies on the Magician Association, it does not mean that the two are on the same side and are in conflict with each other. At a higher level.
If a low-level monarch violates the rules, the Magician Association can still put pressure on them and punish them. However, if it is a monarch at the top of the continent, such as the leader of the Fantasy Poetry Alliance and the Great Works Alliance, the Grand Duke, even if he secretly violates the contract, I am afraid that The Magicians Association can only pretend not to see it and maintain a delicate balance.
No matter how the monarch was awarded a title by the Magician Association, once he holds power, he will inevitably be dissatisfied with the Magician Association. In William's world, even emperors and kings are full of dissatisfaction with the Pope.
Either the east wind prevails over the west wind, or the west wind overpowers the east wind. It is difficult to say that there is any possibility of peaceful coexistence.
Before William could answer Francis's question, he heard a familiar voice coming from not far away, interrupting the communication between the two.
"Your Excellency Francis, Your Excellency William, it turns out that you two are here and everyone is having fun, why don't you actively participate in it."
Baron Antonio walked over elegantly and calmly holding a wine glass. With the inheritance of the Holy Seal from generation to generation, the hereditary and aristocratic designation of titles, the nobles of this world have already stabilized their political power. In addition, nobles from all over the world generally make His children are studying in a magic city on the mainland. In other words, even if they don't know how to use magic, they will not be inferior to magicians in terms of knowledge and wisdom.
Even small nobles who do not have the financial resources to send their children to stay in the magic city will learn from their contracted magicians and learn the art of ruling.
Baron Bruni rose from the status of a civilian mercenary, but his ability to rule is mediocre or even incompetent. As long as his intelligence is at the level of an average person and he receives a good education in this generation, he can become what the world considers a wise monarch.
This is completely different from the medieval world that William lived in. In William's world, whether he was a newly rising monarch or a ruler like King Arthur, or a ruler from a well-born family like Duke William, they were all indisputable. Illiterate.
Although the Duke of Normandy has the words and deeds of his father, the teachings of King Arthur, and the teaching of imperial studies, for them, teaching swordsmanship, equestrianism, spearmanship, fighting, magic knowledge, and witchcraft are formal education. rather than cultural knowledge.
Feudal monarchs were not the inheritors of knowledge, but the clergy of the church were.
In a turbulent era, only a monarch with powerful force can secure his throne. In this world, the Holy Seal itself has powerful power and the legitimacy of ruling as a monarch. At the same time, it has the most powerful person in the world. The endorsement of the magic union, a large organization, eliminated the possibility of usurping the throne by mercenaries, so even if they were weak, the monarchs of this era still had the modern standard of receiving higher education.
"The hero of the banquet is you, Lord Viscount. We don't dare to come out and overshadow the guest."
Francis clinked glasses with Baron Antonio. As the leader of the Dragon Slaying Mercenary Group, he could still treat each other as equals.
"How come, just calling him Viscount is a bit too much. Although the power of the Holy Seal has reached this stage, it has not really reached the level of Viscount after all."
Antonio said with some embarrassment that the seal and the title seemed to be consistent, but in fact they were not completely consistent.
The level of the Holy Seal is only the power level of the Holy Seal, and the title is awarded by the Magician Association based on the Holy Seal's title level. The baron's superior title is Viscount, but his Holy Seal level does not completely reach the Viscount, but it exceeds the Baron. , so he is called quasi-viscount.
The title currently recognized by the Magicians Association is still Baron.
"It's just a matter of time. With Viscount Antonio's talents, it's not surprising that he can unify the entire island and be promoted to earl." Francis continued to compliment.
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The contribution of both of you is indispensable. "
Antonio smiled heartily. What Francis said touched his heart. Who among the monarchs on this island does not have the ambition to unify the entire island.
Because it belongs to the Fantasy Poetry Union but is too far away from the Great Works Alliance, as long as the monarchs of the entire island can be settled on the road to unification, there will be no powerful princes to intervene like in the Central Continent.
On this small island, Antonio didn't look down on anyone, but he just felt that the monarchs on these islands were rubbish.
"Everyone, listen, I have something important to announce. I have decided to divide my holy seals between Captain Francis and Sir William who have helped me fight so far. I will grant them the rank of knight and knight squire. , and at the same time donated the territory of two villages and one village respectively."
Baron Antonio said loudly, and everyone's eyes were focused here, looking at Francis and William who seemed to be in the central core, with envious expressions on their faces.
Only Ashela showed a confused and embarrassed look on her face. If both Francis and William accepted the Holy Seal, they would definitely stay on this island and become the local monarchs. The Dragon-Slaying Mercenary Group would either be disbanded or they would be destroyed. Becoming a soldier of the lord, she had no choice but to leave. Z.br>
If you want to become an evil pattern user, you need to endure pain. The chaos core after defeating Chaos will be turned into evil patterns and engraved on your body. You will endure unimaginable pain. While accepting the test, you will also make your body close to chaos. Until the body can no longer bear the power of chaos, it will turn into ashes.
As for becoming a magician, it requires talent. Magical talents cannot be passed down through blood through the internal union of magicians. Therefore, the magicians in the Magician Association all have their own family lines, and they will ignore their biological children. Adopt a child who is not related by blood but has the talent of a magician to continue your family.
This is quite similar to the famous medical families in Japan. Because studying medicine requires talent, most of the people who inherit the family are their own students instead of sons. They inherit the family through marriage, marriage, adoption and other artificial blood methods.
The monarch is different. Generally speaking, being able to become a monarch relies on the inheritance of the Holy Seal. If the father has the Holy Seal, they will find a way to pass on the Holy Seal they received in a hereditary way.
As long as you are a human being, you will have selfish motives, and being a monarch is no exception. In addition to being a profession, being a monarch also represents social status and privileges. At the same time, it is not like an evil spell user or a magician, who tortures the body and mind while the other relies on talent. Even a child with mediocre intelligence can successfully inherit the Holy Seal.
However, rule is not the rule of one person, but the rule of a ruling group. Any monarch needs subordinates. Therefore, if you distribute your holy seal to your subordinates in the form of grant, then your subordinates can also become a vassal monarch. .
Baron Antonio was the vassal monarch of Basto Desai, the Grand Duke of Fantasy and Poetry, and he wanted to make Francis and William his vassal monarchs.
The Holy Seal has power. Giving it to one's subordinates will weaken the power of one's Holy Seal, but it can also enhance the strength and loyalty of one's subordinates.
Because Francis and William were his vassals, the Holy Seal was also based on his Holy Seal. He could take back the vassal monarch's Holy Seal at any time as long as he was willing.
This is the mainstream way for almost everyone in the world to obtain the Holy Seal. The Holy Seal is hereditary and awarded by the monarch. In fact, these two methods are not contradictory and overlap.
For example, Baron Antonio's father received the Holy Seal from the Grand Duke of Fantasy Poetry, so he inherited his father's Holy Seal. In terms of the affiliation of the Holy Seal, he is still a vassal of the Grand Duke, and the Grand Duke's heir inherits the Holy Seal. Likewise, They will also inherit this vassal relationship.
It is precisely by virtue of this solid vassal relationship established through the Holy Seal that the monarch is so enviable, because if Francis and William have a child, they will also be a monarch.
Antonio gained five villages during this expedition, and he generously distributed two to Francis and one to William. However, he only got two. It sounded like a loss, but these were worth it. After all, he believed that there were With the help of two people, the entire island can be unified.
It’s also just around the corner.
"William, congratulations to you. From now on, you are also a village chief." Francis raised a glass to express congratulations to William. This is the pursuit of the three generations of their dragon-slaying mercenary group.
