Chương 144

Rudra stood in the estate courtyard, digging through his inventory. He pulled out a blood-red blade. It was Iyarugt, a Unique-rated ego sword he had picked up a while ago. It was strong, but it just took up space in his bag.

"Piaro, catch," Rudra said, tossing the weapon through the air. Piaro caught the hilt. The moment his skin touched the leather, the sword glowed violently. The arrogant ego inside the blade immediately tried to invade Piaro's mind to take control. Piaro just frowned. He released a sharp, heavy burst of pure sword energy. The pressure of a Sword Saint crashed down on the blade. The red glow instantly flickered out.

The Unique-rated ego sword let out a faint, vibrating hum that sounded suspiciously like a whimper, turning into a completely quiet, obedient tool. The rest of the Red Knights watched the casual display of power. Then, Winfred, Dante, Singuled, Kentrick, Amelda, and Icarus drew their weapons. They planted them in the dirt and dropped to one knee. Piaro followed suit.

"We swear our blades to you, Lord Rudra," Winfred said, his voice thick with emotion.

"Until our final breath." [Affinity with the former Red Knights has reached the maximum!] [You can now recruit them as your Knights!] [As a Duke of the Murray Kingdom, there is no limit to the number of Knights you can appoint. Currently appointed: 1 (Elysia).] [Would you like to accept them as your Knights? (Y/N)]"I gladly accept," Rudra smiled. [You have accepted Piaro as a subordinate.] [Your Charm and Dignity stats have risen by 150.] [The effect of Stormbreak's Barracks will increase by 30%.] [The probability of a good harvest will increase by 100%.] [The effect of sword techniques will increase by 50%.] [You have accepted Winfred as a subordinate.] [Your Charm and Dignity stats have risen by 50.] [The effect of Stormbreak's Techniques Research Institute will increase by 30%.] He accepted Dante, Singuled, Kentrick, Amelda, and Icarus one by one, gaining +50 Charm and Dignity for each. Then, a special golden window flashed. [You have gathered the scattered remnants of the legendary Red Knights!] Find this and other great novels on the author's preferred platform. Support original creators! [Hidden Effect Acquired: Red Camaraderie] - When three or more Red Knights fight together within your territory, all their core stats increase by 15% and stamina consumption is halved. As the oaths finished, Mumud floated down from the newly constructed Magic Tower. He was holding a simple ceramic mug of hot tea.

He occasionally pressed the warm cup against his pale cheek, still quietly amazed by the simple physical sensation of heat.

"The defensive barrier is stable, Lord Rudra," Mumud reported gently. [You are the first player to establish a Magic Tower in your territory!] [You have acquired the title 'Lord with a Magic Tower'] [Lord with a Magic Tower] [- Permanently increases the magical defense of the territory's walls by 100%. - Increases the base Intelligence of all citizens by +50. - Grants high-speed, passive mana regeneration to all allied troops fighting within the territory borders. - Political Power +100] [The Hidden Stat "Political Power" is opened] [Political Power] [Improves efficiency of various domestic activities. - The higher the number, the higher the effect. - Stat points can't be distributed to this stat.] Rudra grinned at the massive buffs and the new stat that has been unlocked which would be a massive help in his territory management. Everything was falling perfectly into place. Mumud set his cup down and looked at Rudra with deep, hollow eyes that carried genuine warmth.

"You gave me back my mind, and now you have given me a home. Please, allow me to pledge my magic to you as well." [Would you like to accept Mumud as your Knight? (Y/N)] Rudra hit yes. [You have accepted Mumud as a subordinate.] [Your Charm and Dignity stats have risen by 100.] [The effect of Stormbreak's Magic Tower will increase by 30%.] [Magical research speed is permanently doubled, and the magic attack power of the territory increases by 20%.]"Since we are growing, we need actual structure," Rudra announced to the group. [You have people who are qualified to lead a knights division. Would you like to establish a knights division?] [Appoint a leader for the knights division that will be created.] -List of people who can be appointed as leader of a knights division- [Piaro] - Piaro can lead a total of 50 knights. - Piaro's knights will have their physical attack power increased by 20%, attack speed by 10%, and movement speed by 5%.

- The effect is permanent as long as the person belongs to the knights division. - Knights Division's Passive Skills: Increased Health Regeneration (High), Decreased Stamina Consumption (Medium). [Winfred] - Winfred can lead a total of 35 knights. - Winfred's knights will have a 5% increase in physical attack power and magic power. Skill cooldown time will be reduced by 8%. - The effect is permanent as long as the person belongs to the knights division.

- Knights Division's Passive Skills: Increased Mana Regeneration (Medium), Decreased Stamina Consumption (Low). [Elysia] - Elysia can lead a total of 20 knights. - Elysia's knights will have a 10% increase in item/potion effectiveness and a 15% increase in poison resistance. - The effect is permanent as long as the person belongs to the knights division. - Knights Division's Passive Skills: Increased Health Regeneration (Low), Status Ailment Resistance (Medium).

"Form knights divisions," Rudra said.

"Piaro, Winfred and Elysia." [Piaro, Winfred and Elysia's knights divisions have been created.] [Please name the knights division.]"Sword Knight Division. Sage Knight Division. Alchemical Knight Division"