Serpent Goddess
33.5 Field Arrangements and Nobles
Arka and the others held a meeting to form 5 areas covering economy, education, defense, health and development technology and also formed the stronghold of the nobles like other kingdoms. Arka took advice from Harry to form nobles to strengthen the military of his kingdom.
"Your majesty!" everyone bowed respectfully as Arka entered the meeting room.
"Stand up" everyone stood up immediately when they received orders from Arka. "I will form a 5-field arrangement and nobles like any other kingdom"
"Is the king convinced of this decision?" ask Mike.
"Yes, I'm very confident in my decision" said Arka.
"What field will be formed by your noble one?" ask Lexa.
"The regulation of the 5 areas is military, education, health, economic and technological development" said Arka.
"What level of nobility do you need?" ask Xena.
"The level of duke, marquess, count, ealr and baron" said Gresia.
"Alright we will look for people who want to become nobles and governors of 5 fields" Kriss said.
"The king has determined 5 dukes and 5 field regulators" said Gresia.
"Who is Gresia?" said Xena.
"Miss Xena, mister Mike, mister Axel, mister Dexi and mister Griton will become dukes" Gresia said with a warm smile.
Hearing her name called Xena did not believe in the decision of Arka. How could Arka ask him to become a duke?. Just imagine Xena never, how did she become a noble?.
"Then who will be the 5 field managers?" mike asked a little surprised to hear he was going to be a noble.
"The defense will be led by the great general Gremio, the education field will be led by Mr. Kriss, the health field will be led by Miss Lexa, the economic field will be led by me, the economic field will be led by me, and the field of technology development will be led by Mr. Hirden" said Gresia. "And who will succeed me as the king's assistant is my sister Isabel"
Isabel entered the meeting room after her name was called by her brother. The clothes worn by Isabel were very elegant and charming, it seemed to add to Isabel's beauty. He looked down respectfully and smiled kindly to everyone in the meeting room without exception.
"I only need about 40 more noble candidates to lead in each of my territories" said Arka.
"We'll look for him, Your Majesty!" falxus.
"I want nobles who are loyal, honest and can make my territory that I entrust to them more advanced" said Arka.
"All right, Your Majesty. We will try to find the candidate of the nobility you want" Kriss said.
"All right then. Just until here our meeting this time, you already know your respective duties and do not forget to report to me immediately" said Arka.
"Okay, Your Majesty" said everyone at once and prepared to leave the meeting room.
Arka, Xena and Isabel did not move from their place. Arka was still thinking whether her decision this time was right?.
"Calm down" said Xena smiling sweetly. "You're so ugly if you're like that"
Hearing Xena tease herself, makes Arka become misbehaved.
"Are you trying to tease me? Sweet girl" said Arka while bringing her face closer to Xena's face.
"Of course not!" Xena snorted in annoyance and turned her face so that Arka did not see the hue of her cheeks that had been flushed red due to Arka's behavior.
"You're funny if you're embarrassed like that" Arka smiled mischievously while bringing her face closer again.
"Stop teasing me Arka!" Xena snorted in annoyance as the distance between her face and Arka was only a short distance away.
"You teased me first" Arka said as she stroked Xena's cheek, then moved away from Xena.
Arka was very happy to be able to make Xena blush like that. While Isabel who saw the mesta scene was trying to pretend not to see.
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After a long wait, Falxus and Kriss finally returned to the mist royal palace and reported the task given by them had been completed.
"Report, Your Majesty! The task you gave us was completed" Kriss bowed respectfully followed by Falxus.
"Bring them in!" arka's orders.
"Okay, Your Majesty" Falxus said and went to call the nobles he had brought.
Before long Falxus entered again the throne room belonging to Arka by bringing 20 candidates for nobles who have been selected.
"Our respect, Your Majesty" said one man in a mature tan complexion saluting followed by another.
"Of course you know what I mean to bring you here, don't you?" said Arka raising her eyebrows next to hers.
"It's an honor for us to be part of the fog kingdom" said the man with brown-colored eye beads. "We pledge allegiance to the kingdom of mist, Your Majesty"
Arka must be forced to understand the character of each person. He must know which is good and which is just pretending so that he is not used by others. Just like when he judged Harry the first time he met. He felt Harry was such a good boy that he wanted to be friends with him until now.
"Alright, introduce yourself to each one of you" Arka said.
"I'm Dixon, Your Majesty" said the mature brown-skinned man who first saluted Arka.
"I'm Leonard, Your Majesty"
"I'm Arnold, Your Grace"
"I'm Astra, Your Majesty"
"I'm Xian, Your Majesty"
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They all introduced themselves one by one according to the order of the king. Arka himself has chosen and selected them all.
"Mr Dixon, lord Leonard, lord Arnold, lord Astra, lord Xian, lord Darius, lord Ozzi and lord Gilberd will be Marquess-level nobles" Isabel said smiling kindly.
"Thank you for your trust in us, Your Majesty"
"Next there is lord Mark, lord Grilardo, lord Baroque, lord Reene, lord Nastron, lord Adro, miss Yuri, miss Astrid, miss Helly and miss Sonya as Count-level nobles" isabel smiled kindly.
"Thank you for Miss Isabel's info" Nastron said, replying to Isabel's smile
"The nobles of the Ealr level will be occupied by Miss Merlin, Mr. Jack, lord Keyri, lord Thoma, miss Umika, lord Arsen, lord Aslan, monsieur Rizuka, monsieur Lubis, lord Flint, mister Aziro, miss Melika and Mr. Reus. While others will become Baron-level nobles" said Isabel.
The nobles were very influential for the kingdom for that reason Arka formed the nobles by dividing his territory. The greater the noble title that someone has, the greater the territory they lead, for example a duke will have a wider and safer area than a Marquess.
*Degree for nobles
1.Duke - - - -> Duchess
2.Marquess - - - -> Marquise
3.Count - - - -> Countess
Ealr - - - -> Viscountess
Baron ---> Baroness*
Arka immediately gave a parchment to each of the nobles about the state of his territory to be taken care of by them. They read aloud in order to understand the condition of the territory they are to lead.
"The royal side will add 2,000 troops and add 5,000 goblin troops in each region of the kingdom" Isabel said.
"Your Majesty, may I ask you something related to my territory?" ealr Reus asked, doubt on his face.
"Please" said Arka.
"How much tax do I have to pay for my territory?" ask Ealr Reus.
"For the time being the tax to be paid by the Baron and Ealr level nobles is only 50-100 silver coins per person, for Count and Marquess level nobles of 5-10 gold coins per person, for the Count and Marquess level nobles, while for duke level nobles 25 gold coins per person. You have to pay taxes every month" Arka said.
"Okay, Your Majesty" said the nobles simultaneously.
For them it was a very cheap price that they had to pay in order to obtain a very prosperous territory.
"Then you gentlemen and ladies can go to their respective regions to pick up experts and return to the capital when your Mansion has been completed" said Isabela
Arka did plan to make a mansion around the palace with a strong and sturdy fortress. At the first fort will be made a mansion for the barons and baronesses, the second fort will be made a mansion for the ealr level nobles and so on until the palace belongs to him.
After the nobles left then Arka could sigh in relief. His body was very tired and weak because he had a meeting with the royal officials all day. Finally he decided to rest.
"Isabel took me to my mansion. Now I am very tired and need rest" said Arka in a weak tone to make Isabel worried.
"Your Majesty, are you okay?" ask Isabel to worry.
"I'm fine, you don't have to worry like that. I just need a break" said Arka.
"Alright, Your Majesty" Isabel decided not to comment further and escorted Arka to her main mansion.
Actually the royal palace of fog is not the residence of Arka. The palace is just a place to welcome important guests, hold meetings and other royal affairs. But if Arka wants a break she goes to her 4th floor mansion to relax in her spare time. The mansion was at the back of the palace and was heavily guarded by special forces and goblins.
