Chapter 859: Chapter 102: Mass Conversion and the Knights’ Devotion (Part 4)
This ensured that they could independently handle the attacks of a hundred-strong roaring beast herd and goblin tribes. It’s said that they have already repelled two monster attacks and even proactively cleared a monster nest in the forest.
Without a doubt, this kind of Knight Clan is the most crucial support for Su Li to expand and stabilize the Hesse Territory. Without Su Li having to worry about anything, they could take root and manage a fertile land, expanding human strongholds and influence continuously, ultimately purifying an entire region and driving the monsters out.
To the south of Heisen City, there are at least two to three dozen of these manors and villages, silently expanding the influence of the Hesse Territory, enhancing the strength of the entire territory.
As a core member of such a family, Austin naturally has the pride to back him up. As long as he systematically improves his skills, without taking any unorthodox paths, he can join the Hesse Territory’s army and, under the care of his family elders, continually advance his military rank.
It can be said that as long as he can become an Official Knight, the position of a Knight Squad Captain is assured, and if he becomes an Elite Knight, the rank of a Squadron Knight Commander is within reach.
He is a member of the ruling class of the territory, his interests naturally aligned with Su Li.
Of course, all this presupposes that he must live up to expectations. If he can’t even reach the level of an Elite Knight, no matter how the family paves the way for him, he won’t be able to shoulder the responsibility.
This current honor is precisely an opportunity for him to prove himself to everyone.
After awarding him the armor and gold coins, Su Li smiled and patted his shoulder, saying, "Look at our promising young man, spirited indeed. Our army will surely have a strong successor!"
Although Su Li is only 18 years old, and Austin is older, Austin didn’t find anything strange about this statement.
After all, the Lord is already an Elite Knight, and more so, a legendary general of his time.
Being praised personally by the Lord, he felt proud and immediately exclaimed, "Lord, I will do my utmost to join the Black Forest Guard Knights and become your most loyal guard."
"Hahaha, such ambitious aspirations," Su Li raised an eyebrow and said, "I recall that your Henderson Clan has never had a Black Forest Guard Knight. Let’s see if you can achieve this honor for your family!"
Then Su Li walked up to the third Apprentice Knight, who wore a black robe with yellow stripes and protective leather underneath. Theoretically, his chest armor should have been a Holy Breastplate decorated with griffin, comet, and cross motifs, but it was currently replaced with inexpensive chain armor. His head was shaved clean, perfectly showcasing the characteristics of the Redema Church in both temperament and attire.
Upon seeing Su Li, he excitedly shouted aloud, "Apprentice Knight Otto Gray greets the Lord, may the Goddess bless you. Please allow me to apply to join your territory and become an honorable follower of the Sun Goddess."
"Hahaha! Good!" Su Li laughed heartily, invigorated. This was exactly what he had been waiting for!
With Otto Gray, a steadfast Redema Knight, being converted into a follower of the Sun Goddess, wouldn’t his followers be largely inspired to join the Hesse Territory and the Sun Goddess Church?
For this, Su Li specially asked, "Why did you make this choice?"
Otto Gray answered without hesitation, "I had always heard that Her Majesty Violet has been gaining increasingly widespread influence within the Empire in recent years. This time, I came south specifically to witness the grace of the Goddess Knight firsthand. The teachings of the Goddess, the prosperity of the Goddess, and the power of the Goddess have all profoundly impressed me. I am willing to join the Church and shine for the cause of the Goddess!"
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