Start as Inherited Baroness

"Did you have fun?"

After Simon opened the door, Winnis looked at him with a smile and asked.

"It's okay, just a little tired."

He grinned, without the slightest hint of embarrassment, stepped aside and welcomed Winis into the room.

"You must not be so indulgent again. It's okay to do it occasionally, but it's best not to do it more than twice a month.

Otherwise it will affect the body.

Alas, if I hadn't been pregnant with the baby, I would have come to take care of you myself.

Those little goblins really don't know what's important. One night is not enough, and they have been pestering you for most of the day...

I saw you were in high spirits, so I didn’t bother you..."

Winnie's tone was very dignified and gentle.

"Uh... I know, don't worry, my body is strong." Simon hugged her and sat on the edge of the bed, smiling.

"Well~ Just have an idea.

Are things going well? "Winis gently fell into his arms and asked softly.

"Not bad, Marquis Val personally met me and gave me a one-handed sword." Simon smiled.

"Is it safe on the road?" she asked again.

"Speaking of which, it's a bit dangerous. We encountered a group of orcs..."

The two of them were chatting like this, and it was dusk before they knew it.

It wasn't until Winnis felt a little tired that she ended the conversation.

After Simon had dinner with her, he went to visit Kailyn and Bara, and returned to the bedroom at about nine o'clock.

He read about heraldry under the candle for a while, then went to bed alone and fell asleep. After a hard day, he was still quite tired.

A sweet sleep.

The next day, Simon got enough sleep, got up early, completed his usual exercise, and had a hearty breakfast.

"Mailan, call Ma De over. I have something to ask."

He wiped his mouth, watched the servants put away the dishes, and then gave instructions softly.

"Yes!" Mailan responded and left.

Not long after, Mad followed him to the Lord's Hall.

"Good day, Lord Baron!"

Ma De saluted respectfully. He looked much better and seemed to be a little fatter than before.

"Did anything happen while I was away?"

Simon asked with a slight smile. It was probably nothing serious, otherwise he would have to report it in a hurry when he came back.

"Reporting to your Lord Baron, these days, the territory is generally stable. Only a few days ago a group of bandits came to harass the slave manor.

However, he was driven away by the Falcon Mercenary Group.

In addition, hundreds of free people came to the territory. I divided them into three villages and found land to resettle them.

By the way, Knight Odd made another good progress in the western forest and captured hundreds of kobolds.

Now they are all taken to the Yaman knights to serve as coolies and help in the construction..."

Ma De described in detail what happened in the territory over the past month.

Simon listened carefully word for word, and then nodded with satisfaction.

In the month since he left, there have been quite a few changes.

The moat outside Spark Castle has been built, and living water has been introduced from the river to the east.

In addition, Mader advocated building a small market a hundred meters southwest of the fort so that freedmen could have a place to hand over items.

The blacksmiths, weavers, carpenters, etc. in Spark Castle put some of the production tools or linen clothing and other materials on the market for sale.

Now that there are nearly 2,000 free people in Valiant Territory, there is still some demand in this area.

In addition, Mader built a camp on the southeastern traffic thoroughfare outside the fort, and opened a hotel inside for the caravans to rest.

Already made some money from this.

"Why isn't the market built together with the hotel?" Simon asked.

"Sir, there are many caravans coming and going in the hotel. It would not be good for free people to mingle with them...

It would be best if the caravans could only do business with us, and then we could sell the goods to the free folk.

In this way, you can have an income, and besides..."

Mader immediately began to describe his thoughts.

After Simon heard this, he nodded with satisfaction. This was a bit like customs, which did have some advantages.

"Are those mercenary groups expiring soon?" He then asked.

"Yes, in less than a month, it's time to consider whether they should stay or leave." Mader responded.

"How did they perform? Is there anything outstanding?" Simon asked.

"Except for the Falcon Mercenary Group, which drove away bandits, the other mercenary groups that signed three-month short-term contracts have no actual results."

“Then leave the Falcon Mercenary Group behind and sign a one-year boundary protection contract.

Knight Odd's Iron Ax Mercenary Group and Shelter's Iron Bear Mercenary Group signed a one-year military contract.

In addition, sign two more one-year bail bonds, and let the others be dismissed.

Tomorrow, let all the mercenary groups gather under the Starfire Castle. I will see for myself before making a decision. Simon ordered.

A military contract is one level higher than a territory protection contract. The mercenary group that signs this contract is not only responsible for protecting the territory, but also follows the lord into battle.

The price is usually two to five times that of a territorial bond, and the price varies depending on the content of the combat agreement.

Usually those who participate in the siege have to pay five times the maximum asking price, and the rest can be negotiated.

With Mader's level of trading skills, it is generally not expensive for him to handle this matter.

"Yes! Lord Baron, I will notify all the mercenary groups today."

"Don't tell them in advance, just treat it as a normal gathering." Simon instructed again.

"Yes, I understand!" Mad immediately responded respectfully, then bowed and left the Lord's Hall.

If there is something to say, it will be long, if there is nothing to say, it will be short.

This day passed in the blink of an eye, and a new day came.

Before eight o'clock, the mercenary groups all gathered under the Spark Castle.

They were also counting the days, and the time for this job was almost up.

This gathering might decide who would stay and who would leave.

Mad's mouth was very tight, but these mercenary leaders were also old hands, and they were almost right with a little guess.

Therefore, each mercenary group was more presentable, and it could be seen that the armor on their bodies had been specially wiped.

However, a person's spirit and the cohesion of the team cannot be changed simply by outer clothes.

Simon stood on the gate tower and glanced down, and the differences between the various mercenary groups were in full view.

He did not draw a conclusion immediately, but watched carefully for a while and looked at the expressions of these mercenaries.

After a while, Simon had an answer in his heart and said to Mad and Sarit beside him: "Disband."

"Yes!

Disband!!" Sarit shouted at the gate tower immediately.

"Yes!" The mercenaries shouted immediately and then dispersed.

However, the mercenary leaders had not left yet, looking at the city gate, wondering what they were waiting for.

Simon and his group returned to the Lord's Hall. As soon as he sat down, he said: "Let's leave the War Eagle and Brave Mercenary Groups.

Others will not renew their contracts after the expiration."

"Yes, sir!" Mad responded immediately.

Among the two remaining mercenary groups, the War Eagle has better equipment, stronger combat power, and more experience.

The Brave is relatively young, at the age of passion, and perhaps more motivated.