Come to another world and become a lord

Chapter 134 Puppet

Carl stood in the study of Candlewood Keep, holding in his hand a letter that had just been delivered by a messenger: the second handwritten note from King Philip, which clearly requested that Morton's illegitimate daughter Tilda immediately inherit the title of Earl of Morgan.

The words were filled with a tough tone, as if to show him the king's majesty. Carl frowned slightly, then handed the letter to Selena and Alia, who sighed after reading the letter.

"As expected, His Majesty will not allow such a thing." Selena said helplessly, "In the end, the blood of the Morgan family will have to be the earl."

"No matter what, it is impossible to openly disobey His Majesty." Alia said somewhat unwillingly.

Carl tapped his fingers on the table, thinking about what would happen next. What would happen if he didn't listen? He would be embarrassed, and the king would have to mobilize troops against him for the sake of face... It wouldn't have come to this. Moreover, even if he didn't agree, he wouldn't have the legal right to rule.

After thinking for a while, he said:

"In that case, let's do as your majesty wishes."

"Are you saying that Morton's illegitimate daughter should succeed to the throne?" Selena asked doubtfully.

Carl nodded. Why not? The child was only eight years old, a girl, and was relatively cowardly. She was a qualified puppet that he could use.

"That's fine for now, but what happens next..." Selena said again.

"We'll think of a way later~" Carl said lightly.

In fact, the solution is very simple. Now everyone is afraid that it is ultimately due to their own lack of strength. As long as they continue to make themselves stronger and reach a certain strength, I am afraid that even His Majesty will choose to shut up.

Thinking of this, he slapped his thigh and said to the two again:

"Let's do it. Go and arrange for that girl to succeed to the throne. However, we must make sure that everything is under our control."

Afterwards, Tilda was called to the study. The little girl looked thinner than before, and her eyes were full of fear and helplessness. When she learned that she would become the new earl, she was so scared that she almost collapsed on the ground.

"I... I don't want to be a count..." Her voice trembled and tears welled up in her eyes.

Karl leaned over and patted the girl's head gently:

"Don't worry, being a count isn't that difficult. What's more, I will always be by your side to help you govern this territory."

Hearing this, the girl's body shook even more violently. Karl could only express his understanding. After all, he had killed her father and brother and almost took her life. Now he suddenly wanted her to be the earl. Anyone would be scared to death.

A few days later, a solemn ceremony of enthronement was held in the main hall of Candle Castle. In the hall, the candlelight flickered and the tapestries on the wall swayed gently in the breeze. Tilda, wearing a gorgeous dress, sat on the chair, looking particularly petite and helpless. Next to her, Carl sat as a regent, with a stern expression and sharp eyes, forming a sharp contrast with her.

"Everyone in Morgan County," Carl's voice echoed in the hall, "From today on, Miss Tilda will become the new earl of Morgan County. We will work together to ensure the prosperity and peace of Morgan County."

Everyone knelt on one knee and swore allegiance, but they were facing Carl's seat.

After all the oaths were taken, everyone stood up, and Tilda stammered and asked Carl:

"What should I do next?"

"Next, of course, is to reward the meritorious person." Carl replied expressionlessly.

"Reward?"

"Of course..." Karl stopped here and did not continue.

"Anyway, it's the Admissions Office." After thinking for a while, he said softly and handed a scroll to Tilda.

The girl nodded, and the scroll unfolded tremblingly. On it was the list of rewards that Carl had already prepared in the name of Tilda:

The first to bear the brunt was Arya, who attacked Morton from behind and defeated his troops. Her first merit was undoubtedly awarded to her, and the White Barony ruled by the former Baron Patrick was granted. The new Viscountry of Thres was established, and its territory included the former Barony of Thres, the White Barony, and the Carter Barony ruled by Victor. Arya was given the title of Viscount Thres.

Next was Selena. In the decisive battle, her troops became the main force to resist the pressure head-on and persisted until the end. She was granted the Barony of Reddriff, which was originally ruled by Baron Oliver. A new Viscount of Greven was established, which included the Graven Valley and the Barony of Reddriff. Selena was given the title of Viscount of Greven.

Afterwards, as his spy chief, Aisha made an indispensable contribution in providing intelligence on the invasion, and was granted the Sky Castle and the surrounding villages, and was conferred the title of baron.

Of course there is also Jim, who also resisted the fierce attack of the enemy with Selena. He was given Twilight Castle and the surrounding villages, and was conferred the title of baron.

Finally, there were several people who surrendered and participated in the subsequent battles. In order to reward these people, Carl divided the vacant Elton Barony. The two village chiefs and the corresponding land in the north were awarded to Edgar, a piece of woodland and a village in the west were given to Baldo, and the Elton Castle and the surrounding farmland were given to Parn, after all, he had made great contributions in protecting his master.

Tilda sat on the Lord's throne, stuttering as she read the pre-written reward plan, her eyes full of helplessness. No matter how young she was, she knew that although she was given the title of Earl, she was actually just a puppet. And now the real ruler of Morgan Territory was sitting next to her - Carl Flandal. In her eyes, this man was both cruel and powerful.

When everything was over, she even wanted to bow to Karl before leaving, but was stopped by Karl.

"My Lord Earl, you are the lord, and I am the vassal." She heard Karl say to her without any emotion, and took the initiative to kneel on one knee and gave her a knight's salute, which frightened the girl and made her tremble all over. After a long time, she left the main hall under the escort of the guards.

When Carl stood up, he heard Alia say:

"You scared her, she's just a child."

"That's exactly what I want," Carl replied. "If one day she's no longer afraid of me, she'll probably be planning how to kill me."

"But since she took this position, it means trouble." Selena suddenly walked up and said, "After all, she is the orthodox bloodline of the Morgan family. Those who surrendered are all former subjects of Morton..."

Carl nodded. How could he not understand the interests involved? Ever since Tilda came to power as Morton's daughter, she was naturally endowed with political influence. Especially as she grew older, this influence would inevitably grow greater.

"That's why I'm going to reward you right away." He said to the two girls, "Make you two viscounts, just to relieve me of my worries."

"So this is why you gave Victor to me as a vassal?" Alia complained jokingly.

Carl smiled softly.

Of course, it was not just the two of them. Elsa and Jim were also arranged to become Skyhold and Twilighthold respectively. These two territories were once directly under Morton and were closest to Candlehold. Once something happened here, both sides could send troops at the fastest speed. Not only that, after arriving at Candlehold, in addition to replacing the servants in the fort, he also replaced all the guards in the inner city with his own people, and transferred the local guards to the outer city, leaving Arya in charge of the defense of the entire city.

He knew very well that only by letting his own people hold important positions could he effectively prevent Tilda's political power from spreading and ensure his own ruling position.

But speaking of Tilda, he remembered something.

"Come to think of it, didn't the 'White Knight' Sirod once say that he would return the North Fortress to me as long as I made Morton's descendant the earl?"

"That's exactly what he said." Alia nodded.

"Now that I have done what I am told, it is time for him to fulfill his promise." As he said this, Carl's eyes became sharp again.