Chapter 65: Son of Nur al-Din
Chapter 65: Son of Nur al-Din
At this moment, in the distant March of Austria, within a palace in Vienna, the red-robed witch snuggled in the arms of the spirited Count Leopold.
He waved a letter in his hand and laughed, "Ha, I truly wasn’t mistaken about this Lothar! He’s a capable man. Coupled with the connections left by his staid and serious father, this investment is absolutely worthwhile."
"What about him?" The red-robed witch blinked, somewhat puzzled.
"He has already gained Baldwin IV’s high regard and has been granted a castle as a fief. Now he has written to me, hoping I will fulfill our original agreement."
"A castle?"
"Yeah, I don’t know where it is, but judging by the name, it must be an extremely old castle left behind from when the Eastern Empire ruled the Holy Land. In short, this is something worth celebrating."
Then, he clasped his hands behind his back, his expression turning somewhat grave. "It’s just a pity that my departure for the Holy Land will have to be postponed again. His Majesty the Emperor has issued me a summons. If I still want to plan to separate the Austrian March from Bavaria and elevate it to the Duchy of Austria, I’m afraid I’ll have no choice but to answer the call."
Count Leopold wasn’t an overly devout man, but he was intent on going on the Eastern Crusade, to make a great name for himself and seize the rich treasures of the East. If he could obtain a fief in the East, that would be even better. And if Lothar could establish a firm foothold in the Holy Land, he would become a powerful ally.
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The County of Aargau. Hawk Castle.