In the Middle Ages, people drew cards to be promoted to nobility.

In the stands.

Princess Sibylla is wearing a small and exquisite gold crown, sitting next to Queen Mother Agnes.

Under the veil, her expression was somewhat complicated.

There was no excitement at all about the duel between the two nobles about to woo her.

It was true that she had initiated the duel.

But that was just a minor side effect of trying to control her own destiny.

She never expected that Lothar would reject the olive branch she extended and handed it over to Balian.

To her, what was the difference between Balian and Guy?

She didn't object, but she didn't expect much either.

Because as a princess, marriage is always involuntary.

She looked at the majestic Lothar sitting with Baron Godfrey, her eyes seemed to be stung, and she subconsciously clenched her palms.

"Mother, isn't this Knight Lothar just a knight without a fief? Where did he get such an elite army to serve him?"

"No, he is already Baron Lothar."

Queen Mother Agnes does not look old. On the contrary, due to proper maintenance, she is still a charming lady, and many nobles are willing to be her guests.

"Baldwin likes this child very much. He plans to reuse him. In the future, he will gain a status in the kingdom that is no less than Baron Godfrey."

The implication is that to be respected by Baldwin IV, this person must have something extraordinary.

"My brother turns out to value him so much."

Sibylla mused.

Agnes's smile contained a profound meaning: "Sibilla, you have to know that no matter who rules the kingdom, he needs capable ministers like Lothar to assist him."

"Sooner or later, he will be used for you."

Agnes knew that her son would not die soon, and she was not worried.

Because no matter what, her daughter will become the queen of Jerusalem, ensuring her glory and wealth.

Sibylla nodded calmly.

Yes, he will be used by me sooner or later!

At this time, the duel between the two nobles had begun.

Since Balian was not a knight, the battle between the two began as a foot battle.

Guy held a half-sword and did not use a shield. He had enough confidence in his swordsmanship.

The moment His Excellency William, the Prime Minister and Bishop of Tire, announced the start of the duel, Guy quickly stepped forward and launched a fierce attack.

In comparison, Balian seemed a little confused. He held the shield with one hand and subconsciously stepped back.

Just when people thought this battle was without any suspense.

Just listen to a bang——

Balian held a shield and knocked Guy to the ground. He hesitated, dropped the sharp blade in his hand, and hit Guy's helmet hard with an iron fist wearing a chainmail gauntlet.

Punch after punch.

It was as clear as a church bell chiming on time.

The battle ended so quickly that before anyone could react, Balian gasped and staggered up from the ground.

Guy, on the other hand, has apparently fallen into a coma.

Lothar was surprised: "What's going on?"

When he visited at noon, Balian was still fighting with Kevin Knight. How could he suddenly possess such terrifying power now?

Baron Godfrey calmly glanced at Prajna and Fringilla behind Lothar, with the corners of his mouth raised slightly.

"You should know better."

Lothar suddenly realized.

Is it the power of a witch?

After a long time, Prime Minister William shouted in shock: "Belian, it was Balian from Ibelin who won. He successfully defeated his opponent and won the qualification to pursue His Highness Sibylla!"

The onlookers looked confused.

Is this a knight's duel?

If tickets are required to watch this game, everyone will probably have this idea in their hearts: RNM will refund the money!

The duel ended anticlimactically.

Guy, who with his brother had dared to rebel against the rule of Richard the Lionheart, attacked the caravan of Richard's mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine.

and also slew the brave knights of the two earls.

He was defeated so easily by an illegitimate child - before this, he was just a blacksmith!

No one could have predicted this.

Godfrey agreed with the nobles with a smile, and Lothar could even imagine how proud Godfrey was now.

The oppression exerted on him by various forces was completely broken at this moment.

On the contrary, he took the initiative in the matter.

"Not bad, Balian."

Looking at Balian walking up to the stands, Lothar went up to him and patted him on the shoulder: "You are very smart and know how to use your strengths and avoid weaknesses. You took advantage of Guy's pride and used your best strength to directly suppress Guy. So that he had no chance to draw his sword at all - I think when Guy wakes up, he will be so angry that he will beat his chest."

Balian's face did not show joy, but was a little uneasy.

He looked at his father and said in a voice that only the three people present could hear: "I used the power of the witch. This is not a sacred duel."

Lothar held Balian's shoulders and said decisively: "No, this is the power given to you by Heavenly Father under the guise of a witch!"

Godfrey also smiled and said: "Witnessed by so many nobles of the kingdom, this is a sacred duel!"

The words spoken by the two people in tandem gave a huge impact to the still somewhat immature Balian.

Dusk.

Lothar and his entourage formed a winding convoy and walked slowly in the desert.

Since the duel ended too quickly and there was still plenty of time in the afternoon, Lothar decided to leave immediately for his territory.

Yogurtsburg is not far from Jerusalem. It is also a territory located on the Jordan River, very close to Leonard's territory.

Yogurus sounds like a heavily Hellenistic name.

The Greek civilization's rule here can be traced back to the Seleucids of the Diadochi state. After that, it went through the long rule of the Eastern Empire.

Hellenism has long been engraved in the bones of this land.

Yogurtsburg was first built to prevent nomads in the desert from invading the imperial territory.

But now, things have changed and people have changed.

This is no longer a fortress in the border area, and the royal family's annual investment in repairs to this castle is pitifully small.

In my ears, the system prompt sounded:

You have arrived in the territory and activated all functions of yesterday's giant ship system.

Building and special furniture cards will be added to your weekly draw card pool.

When you enter the territory for the first time, you get the basic building, the Lord's Hall.

Lord's Hall: With additional comfort bonus, the followers living here will gain the effect of increased physical recovery speed.

After upgrading, you will get a higher comfort bonus and slowly increase the intimacy of your followers towards you.

"Have you entered the territory?"

Lothar looked far into the distance, and sure enough, he could see smoke rising from a village not far away. It should be the village affiliated with Baron Yorgrys.

In the future, you can consider entrusting your subordinates with knights' fiefs.

"Order everyone to speed up and treat this as a marching practice!"

Lothar urged.

He couldn't wait to rush to his fiefdom to see it.

In the future, perhaps he will live in Jerusalem instead of his own territory for a long period of time, and even hold an official position in the palace.

But territory is his foundation!

After passing the village, the team only stopped for a moment. Lothar announced the arrival of the new lord to the villagers and then continued on the road.

Soon, they could see a lonely stone castle standing on the distant hills.

"Hans, use my banner!"

Lothar's exclusive coat of arms has been designed. It is a black single-headed eagle with its head facing to the right. Other than that, there are no extra decorations.

If he obtains other titles in the future, he may be able to add new coats of arms to the eagle talons or wings for expansion.

The defenders on the castle seemed to become restless after seeing a capable team.

Some people shouted loudly on the city wall, and many people climbed onto the city wall, pointing their bows and arrows at this side.

Hans rode forward and ordered them to open the city gate and come out to greet them.

As Lothar's temporary heraldry officer, he presented the fiefdom certificate written by Baldwin IV to the castle guard.

The guard officer immediately welcomed everyone into the castle.

This castle is not big. Behind the heavily weathered city wall are stables, a blacksmith shop, a wood workshop, a kitchen, soldiers' dormitories and other buildings.

The main building is not spacious, and compared to the Eagle Castle in Allgau, it is even shabbier. In addition, the climate here is far inferior to living in a manor in Jerusalem.

"How many defenders are there?"

Lothar asked.

The guard officer replied cautiously: "Thirty people, sir, are all here."