RoleplayNovel Chapter 168 System Upgrade
Chapter 168 System Upgrade
Chapter 169 System Upgrade
"Ding! Congratulations, host, for gaining the recognition of the surrounding lords and becoming the Lord of Troski. You have been granted the title of Baron."
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"System upgrade in progress, please wait..."
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"System upgrade complete, Lord's Aura activated."
A series of notification sounds delighted Peter. Although he had previously occupied Troschi, the situation was unstable, with powerful enemies surrounding him, so he had not been recognized. With von Polgao relinquishing his territory and Peter defeating three surrounding lords in succession, the situation was completely stabilized, and only then did the system grant him the title of baron.
In medieval Europe, the titles of lords were not entirely equivalent to those of dukes, marquises, earls, viscounts, and barons in China.
The word "King" originates from Germanic languages and originally meant the ruling core of a feudal system, the tribal chief, and who nominally owned all the land in the country.
The word "Duke" comes from the Latin word "Du," which originally meant military leader or commander. It refers to the highest military officer who holds power over the borders and whose status is second only to the king.
Earl/Count, the former derived from the Germanic word "JarI" (tribal elder), the latter from the Latin word "Comes" (companion), originally meaning a king's trusted companion or a local administrator.
Marquis (Margrave), derived from Latin, originally meant "frontier administrator," and the specific term "Marchio" refers to someone responsible for guarding the kingdom's borders, a subordinate position assisting the duke.
Viscount, derived from Latin, originally meant "count's assistant." The original word "Vicecomes" refers to the count's administrative assistant who helped manage the affairs of the count's territory.
Baron, derived from the Germanic word "Baro," originally meant a warrior leader who governs a region. They are also the most basic level of local administrators.
The Luxembourg dynasty's Bohemia did not have a rigid system of peerage like Western Europe. The social structure was more inclined to be divided into a hierarchy of king, great lords (duchesses, marquises, earls), and lower-ranking nobles (barons, knights). Noble status was often directly related to land, military service, and the king's favor, and there was not necessarily a direct hierarchical relationship between barons and earls.
Knights belong to the lowest rank of the nobility and usually own only a small fief (manor). They are full-time soldiers who fight for the lord they serve.
In medieval Europe, knighthood was the only noble title that commoners could obtain. After gaining the lord's approval through military achievements, one could be directly promoted from a commoner to a knight. However, medieval nobility had strong ideas and attached great importance to bloodline and birth, so such cases were extremely rare in reality.
However, the rulers of the Luxembourg dynasty did not follow the usual path. They particularly liked to directly promote and appoint knights to important positions in the court, thus confronting the lords.
Janjeska, the son of a minor local knight, was chosen by Charles IV to serve at court and raised until the age of eighteen; Henry's father, Radzi, also a knight, was appointed Royal Warden by Wenceslas IV; Sigismund even selected a group of lower-ranking knights to join the Order of the Dragon to fight against the Hungarian nobles. Although they were addressed with the honorific "Sir," they were not earls or barons with hereditary lands; rather, it was a common honorific among nobles.
For example, Hans Capon, as the heir to the lordship of Rattay, could become a baron upon reaching adulthood. His guardian, Hannes Lepe, on the other hand, was the heir to a count, falling under the category of a grand lord.
Peter has now been granted the title of "Baron," which means he has officially entered the "lord" class among the lower nobility.
"Open the character panel."
As soon as Peter had a thought, an illusory light screen appeared. The experience points from the previous three battles—100% from his own kills and 50% from the Moroccan soldiers' kills—provided Peter with more than 3000 points, allowing him to level up from lv10 to lv12.
I gained 10 attribute points, 10 skill points, and 2 talent points.
Peter continued to follow the habit of focusing on key points:
All 10 attribute points were allocated to Burst Power, reaching 25 points. An unprecedentedly scorching torrent pumped from his heart, rushing into every muscle fiber like a bursting dam. He could clearly feel the roaring power within him, allowing him to instantly unleash a 2.5-fold power boost.
Peter put all 10 skill points into archery, reaching level 18. Years of archery practice and insights poured in, becoming second nature to him. When he concentrated, he could even feel time slowing down, his pupils contracting instantly, his vision piercing the distance like an eagle's, and his arrows never missing their mark within a hundred paces.
With two talent points, Peter chose two talents that could provide bonuses to the soldiers.
[Dense-Blooded Warrior - Passive]
As a powerful protector of your territory, you can ensure that your warriors do not ascend to paradise too soon.
Their bleeding rate slowed significantly, but they would still die from excessive blood loss if not bandaged; they could just survive for three times longer than usual.
[Sweat more in peacetime, bleed less in wartime! (Passive)]
Your soldiers will take training more seriously.
The required strength for using all weapons is reduced by 5 points. Weapon and combat skill proficiency is increased by 30% and stamina by 20% during training.
Name: Peter Griffin (Baron)
Level: lv12 (5560/6000)
Height: 192 cm Weight: 92 kg Vital Count: 100/100
Energy: 100/100 (daily - 19 PM)
Nutrition: 100/145 (daily - 19 PM)
Stamina: 300/300 (+15 points per second)
Weight limit: 218/410 (lbs)
财富：300杜卡特、141200格罗申主属性：力量30、敏捷30、活力15、智力17、魅力17
次属性：爆发25、防御15、闪避15、口才17、视野15。
技能：剑术lv25、骑术lv15、射术lv18、拳脚lv5、投掷lv6、生存lv5、饮酒lv2、驯兽|v2、学术lv6、潜行lv7
Talents: Diligent youth, skillful hands, pure mind and body, keen observation, silent cat-like movements, animal-friendly.
A strong grip, light as a feather, agile physique, a handsome man, a brave warrior with thick blood, sweats more in peacetime and bleeds less in wartime!
Remaining points: 0 attribute points, 0 skill points, 0 talent points
December 30st, early morning.
Peter was already up when the first rays of sunlight pierced through the clouds and fell on the stone walls of Trotsky Castle.
The meaning of life lies not in how much you possess, but in how much you strive for it.
Holding his training greatsword, he stood on the training ground outside the fortress and began his daily, unwavering practice of three thousand swings. After mastering the basics, he practiced various sword techniques. His movements were fluid and elegant, yet full of power: Rosen's Four Styles, Master's Reverse, Slashing Cut, Furious Strike, Fiore's Half-Sword Style, Side Slash, Knee Strike, Short Strike...
The hilt strikes in his hands seemed to transform into art. Each swing of the sword carried a sharp whistling sound, each movement precise and powerful, flowing like clouds and water.
The Griffin Guard members arrived one after another and began their daily training under the leadership of their respective squad leaders. As full-time soldiers, they had to train according to the high standards required of full-time soldiers. Drill, physical fitness, formations, combat skills, and real combat were all covered.
"You are both the shield and the spear of the territory!"
"We must remain vigilant at all times and be ready for battle at any moment."
"Lord Peter bestowed upon you military honors not so you could lie around and enjoy them. Those who can't endure hardship, get out!"
"Only true warriors can protect our homeland and our people!"
"Watch your step, keep your balance!"
As the sun rose higher and the weather grew hotter, the Lion Guards, training in their armor, were already drenched in sweat, but they continued training despite the shouts of their squad leaders.
They brandished their longswords, shields, hammers, and battle axes, their clothes soaked with sweat, yet they felt they could persevere longer and progress faster than usual. Looking at their lord still practicing beside them, their eyes were filled with a burning desire for honor.