Give Me the Name of God

Compared with the first time they met, Lord Pedros had become much older. Manda asked with concern: "Sir, what happened to you?"

The old Lord smiled bitterly. This moment was too difficult for him. He was sad, sad, and in pain, but it was not important. The important thing was that he had to accompany Manda to continue performing the trick, and he could not lose it. The demeanor a nobleman should have.

"My son-in-law, Baron Claudesay, was attacked by bandits on his way to sell salt to the residents of the town."

Manda said in shock: "How could this happen? Is the Baron injured?"

"The injuries are serious and may even be life-threatening."

"God bless the Baron, what can I do for him? I know a little bit about medical skills, not witchcraft, but real medical skills. I will go with you to visit him immediately."

"No, thank you for your kindness." Let Manda go to Claude Sai's house? That was the nightmare that the old lord least wanted to see.

"I came here today specifically to apologize to you, Mr. Monchik. My son-in-law is an irrational person. He has done some irrational things before. I hope you won't take it to heart."

"At a time like this, you still say such things. I have never held a grudge against the Baron." Manda looked at Pedros sincerely and put forward the first condition, "But I think buying salt is a serious matter. It’s too dangerous, I know the Baron is thinking about the whole town, but since he is injured, why not leave this dangerous job to me.”

What more can be said? Giving up the salt business was a bargaining chip prepared by the old lord. Since Manda proposed it, the old lord naturally nodded in agreement.

Manda added: "But the Viscount has entrusted the important task of buying salt to the Baron. If I intervene rashly, I'm afraid there will be something wrong."

The Lord understood what Manda meant: "I will explain to the Viscount that from now on, all the salt in Iron Mountain Town will be provided by Mr. Monchik."

"I don't know the salt merchants in Blue Bay and I'm worried they will cheat me."

"I will send letters to my friends and they will give you the fairest price."

Manda looked ashamed and said: "My lord, I have really caused you a lot of trouble. I did this not for myself, but for the residents of the town."

"Don't say that, Mr. Monchik. You saved my son-in-law from danger. I should be the one who should be grateful."

The old Lord thought that the business was settled, so he said a few polite words and stood up to leave. Manda stood up and said: "Your Lordship, I will take you back and visit the Baron by the way."

"You, this is really too polite..." It seems that we can't leave yet. Before the price of Manda was finished, the old lord sat back on the chair and said sincerely, "In return for the great help you gave us, , I also want to do something for you."

"Why are you so polite? But I really want to ask you for help with something. Some friends came to me a few days ago. They are all ordinary farmers. I want to make a living for them, but I can't find a suitable job. , I have to buy them some land and let them resume their old business. My lord, do you know where there is fertile land?"

This is Manda's second price, he also wants a piece of land.

"I have a piece of fertile land near Qixing Mountain. I will ask someone to bring the title deed tomorrow."

Qixing Mountain? It sounded familiar, but Manda really couldn't remember where it was.

It doesn't matter, just accept it first. If you are not satisfied, you can return it.

"You know, I just settled in Tieshan Town, and I don't have much money. I hope your price won't be too high."

The old Lord shook his head and said, "That's too outrageous to say. I am willing to give you this land."

"How could I accept such an expensive gift?"

"This is my intention, just don't dislike it."

After several pushbacks, Manda accepted the Lord's wishes with guilt. The Lord asked tentatively: "My son-in-law needs to rest for a while. I believe that during this period, no more robbers will come to harm him."

"It's hard to say." Manda's words made the Lord's heart rise again.

"The world today is very chaotic, with wars happening everywhere. Civilians who have lost their livelihood can easily become robbers, and may even go to the town to commit crimes. I have encountered it before, and it is true." Manda looked at it solemnly. Old Lord.

"So, I think..." The old Lord didn't know how to answer the question.

"I am willing to do my best to protect Lord Baron, but you also know that my status is very humble. If I use force rashly, I may break Lord Viscount's rules."

The Lord finally understood what Manda meant. This was the third condition. He wanted a noble status.

"Mr. Monchik, you are a man of high moral character, and you are also a brave and kind man. I would like to recommend you to Viscount Sorens. I believe he will canonize you as a knight."

"Really?" Manda looked at the old Lord with tears in her eyes, "This is my dream. I should prepare some gifts for the Viscount."

"Don't worry, I have already prepared it for you," the old lord stood up and said, "I believe I will be able to attend your canonization ceremony soon."

"I believe the Baron's injury will heal soon. The weather has turned colder and I am also feeling a little unwell, so I won't send you off."

The business was finally settled. The old Lord said a few more polite words, hunched over, and left the manor.

Manda sat on the chair, crossed her legs, and carefully tasted the wine in the glass.

Money, land, noble status... This world is so beautiful, because there are many precious things in this world, and there are two most effective ways to obtain them.

One is to exchange money, and the other is to exchange life. If you choose to exchange your own life, don't have too much hope. Your life may be very cheap in the eyes of others.

If you choose to exchange the other person's life, congratulations, you used the right method. You can get everything he can give you as quickly as possible.

Half a month later, in the Viscount's castle, Manda was officially made a knight by Sorens.

This was the first time Manda saw Sorensi. He was a man about fifty years old, with a slender face, a tall and pointed nose, and a pair of eyes that were almost connected together.

The Viscount was a little bald, and his face looked like a vulture. He held a sword, tapped Manda's shoulder lightly with the back of the sword, and asked loudly: "Krechi Monchik, By the majesty and honor bestowed upon me by the King, I make you swear under my banner that you will be kind to the weak, fight against violence, fight against all wrong, fight for the defenseless, help anyone who asks you for help, and swear not to harm women. , help other knights with brotherly love, treat your friends sincerely, and stay loyal to your lover until death!" [Note]

Manda knelt on one knee in front of Knight Sorens and spoke the oath loudly.

From now on, Krejci Monchik enters the ranks of the nobility, and Mr. Monchico becomes the Knight Monchico.

Viscount Sorens prepared a sumptuous dinner for Manda. Except for Baron Claudesay, all the nobles under the viscount's rule were present to celebrate Knight Monchique.

The banquet didn't end until late at night. When Manda stood up to say goodbye and was about to leave the castle, the Viscount suddenly said something meaningful.

"Young knight, don't you want a title?"

Manda was startled. He didn't understand what Sorensi meant. According to the laws of the kingdom, he was not qualified to be knighted.

The Viscount smiled and said: "I have some newly arrived cider here. Would you like to have another drink with me?"

Note: This passage is adapted from the Knight's Manifesto.