Starting Life as a Baron - Chapter 10

Chapter 10 Side Tasks, Familiar Buyers

Alan did not expect that the System could trigger side missions, which surprised him. After all, one thousand experience points was enough for him to level up again. With one level up, he became a knight, and with a second one, he could become a second level knight.

Elon Bramble Flower, Alan’s elder brother and heir to the title, was a third level knight and was heading towards his fourth level. Elon had the entire Bramble Flower’s backing, while Alan had nothing. Alan thought that he would soon reach mastery with his growth speed and surpass Elon.

Is it time to play? Alan thought comfortably.

In the next week, Alan had Amy grow only magical plants while the rose garden behind the castle completely bloomed. The roses with magical power could be used as the main material for potions, or they could be combined with other magical plants to create completely different potions.

No matter what Alan planned to do with the potions, it was a big deal. Alan could use potions to grow the power of his subordinates, if he did not sell them first. He figured he would not need to use them on himself.

Potions could not be made fast enough to compete with his experience gain and Alan did not have enough manpower to train his own army of pharmacists to make the potions. So, after thinking about it, Alan decided to make money and develop the territory first and then slowly build his army.

Three days ago, Alan sent Sparrow to ask the earl to find people who were willing to buy magic roses. If the estimated travel time was correct, Sparrow should be back in two days.

“My Lord, Marco has cleaned the surroundings of the beasts. The woods around us are safe enough to rebuild the town,” Edward respectfully said to a pensive Alan.

Alan’s eyes lit up and he received the System prompt in his head.

“Ding. Completed side mission! The reward for completing the task is one thousand experience points!”

Alan nodded in satisfaction.

“Very well, Grandpa Edward. Organize some manpower to start logging in the mountains. At the same time, gather people to mine some stones. The era of muddy trails will end!”

Happiness flashed in Edward’s eyes as Alan spoke.

“Yes, my lord. I will organize the manpower immediately!”

Edward slowly left, and his expression became happier and happier as he exited the castle. The young lion had finally grown up and had the aura and ambition of an overlord. As a servant, Edward was happy. At that moment, he did not have to worry about the young master. No, it was the Lord Baron who was worried.

Soon, sixty people were mobilized from the town. Half went to get wood, while others stone. Another sixty people were mobilized to start building new houses and real roads in the town. Alan made all of these suggestions with the eyes of a traverser. This made the craftsmen in the town praise Alan.

Two days later, the construction of the town was in full spring when Sparrow came back with buyers. This person was very familiar to Alan.

“Hi, Alan! I did not expect that my younger brother would be so lucky as to conquer a Nature Spirit as soon as he came!”

Alan walked to the gate of the castle and saw a luxurious carriage slowly coming from a distance. On the carriage was the Bramble Flower family emblem he was most familiar with. Elon poked his head out of the carriage to greet Alan. Alan remained calm.

“Elon, you came here to buy magical roses? You should not lack any, right?” Alan asked.

Elon showed a helpless look as a response.

“You know, after taking too many potions, your resistance will slowly develop and the effect you get will decrease. In recent years, the Earl has rarely seen any new magic plants appear and it is impossible to develop new ones. The previous potions now have little effect on me. After breaking through the fourth level knight rank, the potions will only get weaker and weaker. I cannot keep taking the Bramble Flower potions.”

“Oh, are you a fourth level knight now?” Alan asked.

Alan was slightly surprised, but he kept a calm expression. After all, he had already used his experience points to raise his character level twice now. He was already a third level knight. In just over a week, he had gone from trainee to the third level. This speed was unprecedented.

“Yes, I have finally gathered a knight’s aura and have become a silver knight,” Elon smiled triumphantly.

“Congratulations,” Alan said indifferently. “Then, come in and I will show you my magical rose garden.”

Alan took a direct approach and led Elon to the garden behind the castle. By just approaching, they could feel strong waves of magical power.

“Well, I have found a new type of plant! This is great for me!” Elon said with a desire in his eyes after seeing the garden.

“Since you are satisfied, let us talk about the price,” Alan said with a smile.

Alan was very short on money now. As a lord, he needed a lot of gold to develop the territory. At the same time, he had the System that used a lot of gold too. Safi needed the advanced dragon’s nest to accelerate her growth, and money was needed to unlock new species.

For example, horses for Alan’s knights. He wanted a magical creature to build his own invincible army, but that required a lot of money!