System: Build My Own Territory

Chapter 1182 - 323: Kill Bishop Simo (10,000 Words) (Part 3)

If Simo can truly achieve this.

Even if it means making him the new leader of Kakasong City, it wouldn’t be a bad thing.

Once the leadership for Kakasong City was confirmed, Simo slowly sat in the main seat and addressed everyone.

"The next discussion will be about the military defense within Kakasong City and the allocation of tax revenues thereafter."

"Before that, I need to know the number of guards or soldiers each of your estates have..."

"Because, before recruiting and assembling a troop in Kakasong City."

"If there’s an enemy attack against Kakasong City, I would require all your guards and protectors to defend with full force!"

"I need enough awareness of the current military power in Kakasong City..."

"Of course, you can rest assured."

"In case of crisis, the guards in the Church will also join the defense of the city!"

The crowd nodded slightly, each reporting the armed forces they possessed.

This meeting lasted well into the early morning.

Silhouettes stepped heavily, leaving the Church.

The waiting guards at the door helped their lords into the carriages.

With the coachman’s urging and whipping, one carriage after another departed from the Church.

Watching the caravan disappear into Kakasong City.

Samuel withdrew his gaze, turned his body, and stepped into the Church.

Passing through corridors, turning corners.

Samuel returned to the meeting room.

Beside Simo, Samuel bent and saluted respectfully.

"Lord Bishop."

Simo gently touched his face which was stiff after holding a smile for too long.

"They’ve all left?"

Samuel responded, "Yes, Lord Bishop."

"I personally saw them off from the Church, into the carriages, disappearing into the city."

Simo slightly relieved his facial stiffness, snorted coldly.

"Did you remember those who hesitated at the meeting about me becoming the new leader of Kakasong City?"

"I recommended myself, and they didn’t even give a single response?"

"Had I not arranged ahead with Jill Durant to cooperate and act."

"The position of the new leader of Kakasong City would have almost fallen into Ludovico Dons’ hands!"

Samuel bowed in response, "Yes, Lord Bishop."

Simo nodded with satisfaction, "Good."

"Once enough soldiers are recruited and a personal army is formed."

"Watch me settle scores with each of them!"

"Trying to seize the tax revenue from my hands?"

"Utterly shameless!"

Samuel stood beside Simo, bent over, head down, not daring to speak.

As the Guard Captain, Samuel knows what to hear and what to ignore.

He also knows when to express himself and when to remain silent!

After venting the anger that just surfaced.

Simo stood from the main seat and stepped out of the meeting room.

"How long until the Fire of Lorraine ends?"

Following behind, Samuel quickly responded.

"Lord Bishop, at least two more days!"

Simo pondered aloud.

"When the wildfire subsides, immediately lead the guard to Morgan Town and enter Lynn’s territory!"

"For paying tithing, making significant contributions to the Church."

"The Church can refrain from penalizing him for burning and killing Viscount Jon Zack and the army."

"But burning the forest, resulting in environmental damage."

"Such acts completely violate the Church’s rules and must be punished!"

"However, the attitude should be friendly."

"Considering Lynn’s military power, if pushed, he might resort to extreme measures!"

"Currently, Kakasong City would struggle to withstand Lynn’s attack."

"If Lynn truly refuses to pay the Punishment Fine... then issue a verbal warning."

In Simo’s view.

If the Punishment Fine in gold pounds can be collected, it would undoubtedly be best.

But if the penalty worsens Lynn’s sentiments, prompting an attack on Kakasong City.

Then it would be a huge loss.

Samuel responded again, "Yes, Lord Bishop."

"Once the forest fire dies down, Samuel will personally lead the guards to Morgan Town!"

Simo replied, "If the wildfire persists, circumvent from Alba Town and Boxi Town next to Morgan Town."

At that point.

Simo’s steps suddenly stopped.

As if recalling something, he turned to Samuel and spoke.

"Viscount Jon Zack and his supporter Manor Lords all perished in the fire."

"Apart from Kakasong City, wouldn’t the supporter manors be outside anyone’s control?"

Samuel responded, "Lord Bishop, if there’s no accident, those manors will be hereditary by the bloodline heirs of deceased Manor Lords."

"There might also be a chance of peasants fleeing due to the lack of Manor Lords and guards’ control..."

Simo spoke somewhat displeased.

"That won’t do!"

"Whether it’s recruiting them or selling them to other Manor Lords."

"Or arranging them to stay in the small town."

"They will be primary entities for future tithing collection!"

"Absolutely cannot let these peasants leave the area of Kakasong City."

"Not just the peasants! The bloodline heirs of deceased Manor Lords must pay tithing and inheritance donation taxes to the Church if they wish to inherit the manor!"

"In the past, due to Jon Zack’s restrictions."

"The Church could not collect tithing from city residents and the manor lords in neighboring small towns."