Chapter 136: Baron Kels’s Boldness

Chapter 136: Chapter 136: Baron Kels’s Boldness

"Next, I will report this news to the Count. I expect he will issue your reward decree soon." Kirk continued, "Before the reward decree is issued, I also need to hold a memorial service for Baron Enton on behalf of the Count. You will assist me and get to know some of the other nobles. This is something you must do in the future."

Vili nodded, basically accepting the reality that he was about to become a noble. "Then how should the Green Shell Pirate Gang be handled?" he asked.

"You have already provided their specific location. I will send people to continue scouting the movements of the Green Shell Pirate Gang. After holding Baron Enton’s memorial service, I will lead men to completely wipe them out." Kirk had already made plans to send scouts immediately. If those pirates hadn’t realized their leaders were dead yet, that would be the best-case scenario, though it was highly unlikely.

Some days later, Vili assisted Kirk in holding a memorial service for Baron Enton. Olay, acting as Baron Kels’s envoy, also made a special trip to attend the mourning. However, Kirk had not yet spread the news of Vili killing the two pirate leaders and had instructed Vili to keep it a secret for the time being. Coupled with the fact that Count Lumbar’s reward decree hadn’t come down yet, no one knew that Vili would soon be titled a Baron. After the memorial service, Olay had originally wanted to take Vili back with him, but Kirk stopped him. Although he found it strange, Olay chose to comply.

Finally, on the tenth day after the destruction of Blue Whale Town, Count Lumbar issued the latest reward decree. Vili Ferren, originally a resident of Diamond Town, was awarded the title of the new Baron of Blue Whale Town for his merit in killing Casli and Yavira, the leaders of the Green Shell Pirate Gang. To some Viscounts and other powerful Barons, this news was merely a slight surprise and didn’t cause much of a stir. After all, a batch of new nobles was rewarded in Dawei Province every year. But to Diamond Town and Blue Whale Town, this was explosive news.

Meanwhile, in Diamond Town.

"Lord Baron!" Olay hurried toward the Baron’s Manor, his face full of disbelief. Even when others greeted him along the way, he ignored them completely. Just moments ago, Olay had heard incredibly explosive news. His student, the deputy captain of Diamond Town’s personal guards, the future core figure of Diamond Town, Vili Ferren, had been titled the new Baron of Blue Whale Town!

When he first heard the news, Olay was in disbelief, then dazed, followed by a mix of regret and ecstasy. The regret was because the talent Diamond Town had gone to such lengths to cultivate was leaving, while the ecstasy was because his student had become a Baron—a true noble. As a middle knight with average talent, if no opportunities arose, he would probably just serve as a village chief for the rest of his life and enjoy a peaceful old age.

Although he lived a prosperous life, Olay certainly had some regrets in his heart. The closer he got to the nobles, the more he could perceive the massive difference that status brought. He felt it was hopeless for him to ever be titled a noble in his lifetime, but now, his own student had become one. In a way, this directly made up for his regrets.

He wondered what the Lord Baron and Bamos would think. At this thought, Olay’s mood became somewhat complex.

When Olay arrived at Baron Kels’s study, Bamos was already there. At this moment, Bamos wore a helpless expression. He wanted to celebrate for Vili, but he also felt it was a pity. Out of everyone, he was the one left with the most mixed feelings. Fundamentally, he was the one who had single-handedly discovered Vili. During the hunter assessment, he had noticed Vili’s talent and recommended him to his father. After that, Vili’s performance was consistently astonishing, and he became his most trusted subordinate. But now, he was leaving.

"You’ve heard the news about Vili too?" Compared to Olay and Bamos’s complex feelings, Baron Kels appeared quite relaxed.

"Lord Baron, Vili..." Olay didn’t know how to begin.

"Vili becoming the new Baron of Blue Whale Town is a great thing!" A smile appeared on Baron Kels’s face.

Bamos and Olay exchanged a glance, both somewhat bewildered. Neither understood what Baron Kels meant.

"Just a moment ago, I received a handwritten letter from Vili." Baron Kels revealed a gratified expression. The first thing Vili did after officially being titled a Baron was to explain the situation to him. Even though his status had changed, he still maintained his respect for him. This showed that Vili was not an ungrateful person.

"What did he say?" Bamos asked.

Baron Kels said slowly, "Vili told me the process of how he was titled a Baron, and...

"He has become a middle knight and... a Hanged Man."

As soon as Baron Kels finished speaking, Olay’s pupils shrank drastically. A middle knight, a Hanged Man, a newly promoted Baron... From this simple information, Olay could already see Vili’s limitless future achievements.

"A Hanged Man?" Bamos didn’t understand these things. He hadn’t advanced to a knight yet, and Baron Kels and Olay had never told him about this.

Baron Kels nodded but didn’t explain. "You just need to know that Vili’s future prospects will definitely not be confined to Blue Whale Town." Speaking of this, Baron Kels suddenly wanted to laugh out loud. He understood better than anyone what this limitless future represented. The current Vili completely had the potential to become a powerful Viscount. Once he became a powerful Viscount, it would mean Diamond Town would have another strong pillar of support!

Before the war arrived, Baron Kels had used the Snow Pattern Deer in exchange for peace. But without the Snow Pattern Deer, what kind of situation would Diamond Town be in right now? In such times, if they had the help of a powerful Viscount, Diamond Town would also be able to weather the crisis. Previously, Diamond Town didn’t have this kind of backing, but in the future, it was highly likely they would.

"Then..." Bamos seemed to have thought of something. "Father, since that’s the case, we shouldn’t ask for Pearl Village, which Baron Enton promised us previously."

"You are absolutely right." Baron Kels looked at Bamos with satisfaction. "Not only that, we don’t want Pearl Village, and we won’t take those sixty thousand Gold Rums either. We’ll return it all without taking a single cent!

"In addition, Fandou Village will also be given to Blue Whale Town as a gift!"

Baron Kels’s eyes shone brightly, displaying tremendous decisiveness and boldness. Since they were going to invest in the future of Vili, they needed to show a clear enough attitude.

"Father..."

"Lord Baron..."

Bamos and Olay were about to say something, but they were stopped by Baron Kels.

"Enough, you must listen to my decision." Baron Kels stood up. "Prepare the gifts. We will go to Blue Whale Town together to congratulate Vili on being titled a Baron!"