Come to another world and become a lord

Chapter 200 Endless Journey

After dealing with the affairs of Walter Territory, Carl finally returned to Rickburg. The castle stood in the cold wind of the North as always, as if waiting for its new owner to take control of everything again. Carl jumped off the horse and looked at the high walls of the castle. He felt like he was home. Events have been happening one after another in the past few months, and now, he can finally take a breath, although there are still many troubles to come.

Inside the main castle, the sound of metal clashing could be heard from the dwarf workshop, and the craftsmen were busy on the musket production line. Since its establishment, this production line has been producing weapons continuously, and now its reserves are enough to expand the musket team to a thousand people.

At the same time, the second batch of muskets also entered the production stage. This batch was prepared for Nura - a shooting army would be formed for her later to resist the orcs in the north. In fact, this should have been done long ago. If it weren't for a series of recent fabrications, the first batch of warriors should have been selected from the tribe two months ago to come to Rickburg for training and study.

In addition to muskets, larger caliber artillery was also produced, including the standard 8-pound and 12-pound cannon.

Of course, Carl was delighted by more than just the smooth production of weapons. During the period when he was away on the expedition, a textile factory was opened in the city. They bought high-quality wool from the northern nomads and used the latest textile machines developed by the dwarves to produce fine textiles in an endless stream and began to supply the northern border.

All this is thanks to Selena. During Carl's absence, the girl managed everything diligently. The textile industry that Carl had only mentioned briefly was quietly implemented by the girl during this period. Moreover, Carl had mentioned so many ideas, but the girl chose this one first, which shows her unique sensitivity. The construction of a textile factory is not just for making money, but more for politics. Not only textile factories, but also more industries that will cooperate deeply with the tribe in the future, including mining, etc. His goal is to pull the entire nomadic tribe into the industrial system he built and form a deep dependence. In this way, whether the Great Khan still has the intention to go south, he will have to give up because of reality.

After touring the factory and returning to the main hall, Selena took another manuscript and described her future plans to Carl in detail with a focused look:

"Sir, the succession process for the Duke of the North has been finalized. We plan to invite other earls again in the name of Earl Tilda. It is expected that in one month, everyone will be invited to Candle Castle to formally hold the Duke's election ceremony."

Carl nodded. Of course, this was just a formality. Now he was Earl Walter and had Campbell's support. As for Tilda and Mia, they were also his own people. He had 5 of the 4 earls in the North. Even without the title, he had basically controlled the North in a practical sense. But even so, he still had to go through the formalities. This was not only a title, but more of a political legitimacy. Once he became a duke, he would have a legitimate excuse to attack Sirod.

Selena continued to talk about the following details. She carefully described the things that needed to be prepared: from the layout of the venue to the reception of the guests, to the process of the ceremony, she explained them one by one in a clear and orderly manner.

"Of course, the invitation will also be sent to Sirod," the girl continued, "but we know he won't come."

Carl didn't say anything, just quietly listened to Selena's plan. In fact, it didn't matter whether he came or not, the key point was how he would react when he officially became the Duke. If possible, Carl still hoped to resolve it peacefully, but this expectation was very slim. After several contacts, he had a better understanding of Siloed's character. The lord would never compromise easily, but it didn't matter. Carl was fully prepared, no matter what choice he made, the ending would not change.

As they were discussing the details of the ceremony, a guard suddenly pushed the door open and interrupted their conversation:

"My Lord, there is a letter from the North."

"North? Whose letter?"

"It should be Princess Nura..." the guard replied in a low voice.

Carl nodded, then took the letter and opened it quickly. Selena took two steps back and waited quietly.

Then Karl unfolded the letter and read it carefully. Gradually, his expression began to become solemn. Suddenly he stood up, handed the letter to Selena beside him, and said:

"A letter from Nura: Orcs are invading in large numbers. The north is in danger!"

Selena took the letter, quickly read it, and frowned slightly:

"She said the orcs have become stronger this time?"

Carl nodded:

"Yes, the situation is more serious than before. The weapons they have now are no longer enough to resist the orcs."

This was all his fault. If he had trained the musketeers for Nura earlier, the result might not have been like this.

The girl put down the letter, her expression calm, and then said:

"Is she asking us for help?"

"Yes." Carl nodded, "The situation is urgent, we must set off as soon as possible!"

"I don't think so." Selena said suddenly.

"What?" Karl looked at her with some confusion.

But then I heard the girl reply:

"The most important thing for you now is to inherit the title of Duke. Only by inheriting the title can we dispel the unrealistic fantasies of others and stabilize the situation."

Carl knew Selena's concerns. It was crucial to establish the Duke's status, which could even make Prime Minister Aaron give up completely. But the problem was the orcs. He had seen those orcs. These guys were not just a threat to the tribe, but the entire human world.

After thinking for a moment, he finally said, "I understand what you are saying, but the threat of orcs concerns the entire North, and even the survival of mankind. If it is not dealt with in time, the consequences will be unimaginable."

But Selena suddenly shouted again:

"The tribe has been fighting the orcs for a long time. They have been holding them back for so many years. Can't they wait for a little while?"

"Nura will not ask for help unless it is absolutely necessary," Carl replied in a firm tone.

Selena looked at Karl, her tone a little anxious: "But if you leave now, what if the Prime Minister and Xiluo De take any action during this period... the longer the night, the more trouble there will be!"

Carl took a deep breath, he first looked up at the ceiling, then looked down at Selena as if he had made up his mind, and then said:

"I understand what you're saying, but Selena, the northern orcs will always be my top priority. Even if I have to give up my title of Duke, I must ensure the safety of the north. No one can change this."

Selena looked at Karl's determined eyes, and finally she sighed helplessly:

"As expected of you, Lord Carl~"

The girl sighed and teased.

"I'm sorry, it's just that this matter concerns our survival."

But Selena shook her head and replied:

"No~ Since you have made your decision, I will definitely help you. I wish you good luck in martial arts!"