True system (2)

[The analysis doesn't work on system holders. Nor does it work on overly powerful people]

'Oh, okay,' he thought. It didn't really matter anyway.

However, it prompts him to look at the profile of Eloise and Louis to make sure they had inherited the system.

[Eloise Equesant

Role: Defence (preparations, training and internal security)]

Eloise was a rather tall person actually, surpassing him slightly in height. Her hair was red (ginger), and her hands were firm, marked by countless swords swings. She definitely had scars, though the only one he could see was on her right hand.

[Louis Vinirlmo.

Role: Administrator (managing space, economy)]

About 1m70 centimeters, Louis wasn't tall. Nor was he handsome. He didn't look like a warrior or a savant, and could easily be forgotten with his light brown hair.

'are these all the options ?'

[There are other options of course, but the main ones are inherited. I don't think there's any point in having another system owner. Afterward, for some constructions, you will have to work together. They too got skills].

''Wow, your family names... I didn't expect them to be so shitty'' Alain teased.

The group was surprised by Alain's attitude.

''What do you want me to do about it?'' Eloise retorted, "Those idiots added Antoine's 'ant' to 'Eques', it's not my fault!''

''But how do you know that?''

It was the perfect hook for him to teach them what he knew about the system. And to tell them about his situation.

''So, you're telling me that while we've been busting our asses to improve this village, you've been relaxing under a beautiful landscape? Ahhhhh yeah! You do know how to look after 'friends'. Okay okay. One word : Sad''

''hey! I did tame an artifact though!'' Alain defended.

...

''How may one get the Baron's title of Nirl ?'' Alain asked

''Do you have a quest related to that?'' Louis answered with a question.

''Yes'' Alain nodded.

The old towns and villages had different laws. For example, Nirl was theoretically not connected to the empire, but only to Cleppe, and was, just like Cleppe or Moir (the capital of the empire) a city-state.

''hmm ... Normally you'd just need Cleppe's permission, the problem is that Cleppe is far too linked to the empire, so you'll have to go through the classic rules while adding Nirl's rules.''

''Do I need war merit?'' Alain asked.

Louis nodded ''Indeed, it's quite annoying, but fortunately that's all you need.''

To become Nirl's Baron, one had to have the support of the villagers, which Alain had, and to be born in Nirl. Then, to ''reassure'' Cleppe, the person in charge had to have a strong link with Cleppe, in Alain's case, his oath as a squire came into play.

[Updated quest objective!]

''Oh by the way, before you leave'' Louis brought a sword ''take it with you, to replace yours''

''Oh, thank you''

The sword was of good quality and must have been quite expensive.

Alain took it before returning home to manage his notifications.

[Baron (Rank E Quest)

Objective: Obtain enough war or peace merit to be officially recognized as Nirl's Baron].

Although Louis hasn't specific it, peace merit did exist. But it was much harder to obtain and meant internal unrest in the empire. For example, finding a criminal brought such merit.

[As a result of your role, your sword can turn into a Leader's Sword, do you want to upgrade it?]

'What change will it bring ?'

[It'll change it in the same way as a regalia (= symbol of royal power)]

Hearing that, Alain accepted directly. The emperor's regalia wasn't just normal artifacts, they were some of the strongest artifacts of all humanity. It was said that with them, the emperor became twice as strong. Only a fool would refuse.

As for keeping it for another sword... he had to live in the present. He wouldn't be able to get a demonic sword (made from demonic creatures) tomorrow.

[Your sword just gained a 7% improved energy conductivity].

Basically, the more conductive a sword was, the more power the energy put inside would retain And the more conductive a sword was, the stronger it was.

A small smile appeared on Alan's face as he looked at the available quests.

Most of them were related to his role: making speeches, increasing his popularity by helping... It was clearly not what he was going to do.

Others were more related to the main quest: improve his strength, the strength of Nirl's villagers, and build the appropriate structures.

As for the last ones, they were about himself.

It didn't take him long to choose the second category. Looking at his missing right arm, he nodded. Training people was the best option.

And the best part was that he could be rewarded for it!