womanizer

The Countess had encountered too many arrogant people who liked to exaggerate in front of her and then boast about their talents.

Damian wasn't oblivious to social nuances; he could tell that Conosa's opinion of him had taken a nosedive.

But Damian admitted, "I'm not trying to please you. My dean, Scoke, is the brother of the rebellious steward, Howard. He informed me that the army Howard took away is about to invade Bovendon. Bovendon happens to be on the route to Gothingen Castle. If Howard marches straight there, takes control of Gothingen, what then? Will you and I be exiles, or are you ready to be Howard's prisoner? Being Howard's prisoner would be harder for you than for me."

Conosa's face went from pale to flushed. Clearly fearful of the consequences yet reminded of ribald folk poetry.

The lady casually lifted her hem, turned around, and quipped without leaving a trace, "Clearly, you're a monk, but also a womanizer."

Damian shrugged. His past life on Earth made him admit openly, "God created men and women, and I think I shouldn't betray God by not appreciating the most beautiful women."

His excellent manner of speech instantly raised expectations.

Constance gave a slight hum, then openly took down the map of Gothingen County hanging on the carriage wall.

The map showed Gothingen County situated near the central-northern riverbank, while Bovendon was upstream on the southern side of the river, a crucial transport hub. The besieged highlands and monastery lay southwest in the forest.

Despite the lack of military expertise, Conosa saw the crux of the problem.

With her trusted deputy betraying her, Gothingen County was on the brink!

"At this time, who do I turn to for reinforcements?" Conosa's voice was filled with resentment and frustration. "Do I... Dear God, I don't want to marry my cousin. If an angel were to support my army right now, I'd rather marry him!"

Although Conosa used tactics to defeat her brother and seize Gothingen County, the aftermath was familial ostracization.

At this moment, there were no relatives to help her. Unless she married her foolish cousin and gained the king's favor!

A slight smile tugged at Damian's lips.

"What if... I can help?"

Conosa turned back like a startled magpie, bringing a gust of fragrant breeze. She stared earnestly at Damian. "You can? Just you? A monk without prestige?"

Damian nodded.

"If I can't gather an army, how would I muster over a hundred militia in a day? How would I rescue you?"

Damian's serious expression convinced Conosa.

She approached Damian, calculating the pros and cons.

"If, and I mean if you can help me find enough troops, then I..." Tears swirled in Conosa's green eyes, her red lips bitten by her teeth, looking as innocent as a nun.

As a time traveler, Damian chuckled inwardly. Conosa's scheming was transparent to a modern person.

A bit foolish, even.

Just then, the earth shook suddenly.

Outside, Joan discovered in alarm, "Lord Earl! The greenies digging during their escape caused the foundations of the highlands to tremble."

Before Damian or Conosa could react, the highlands tilted and collapsed, everything inside the carriage tumbling.

Damian felt his chest struck by two extremely elastic masses, the lady's fragrant and delicate body tumbling against him, Conosa's frosty face unexpectedly showing panic, making her as adorable as a kitten. Her charming and proud figure, pressed tightly against Damian, an inexperienced monk who had never touched a woman, couldn't help but show a bit of a male response.

Damian felt a bit embarrassed.

Although he managed to restrain himself mentally, his body couldn't control it.

The vibration finally stopped. Conosa blushed like an apple and cautiously shifted her hips, seeing that Damian hadn't reacted yet. She pinched Damian's waist forcefully, "Let go of me!"

Damian, who just realized what happened, carefully bent over with a suppressed smile, allowing Conosa to stand up.

Outside was chaotic. Conosa took a few steps, then suddenly turned back like a girl, whispered to Damian, "I appoint you as the Court Priest of Gothingen County. Hurry and help me gather nearby troops. My promise won't change."

As she spoke, there seemed to be a gleam in Conosa's eyes.

Boldly sensing the countess's embarrassment, Damian boldly hugged her and kissed her.

Since Conosa was likely deceiving Damian, why not take advantage of it first?

Conosa's tender and moist lips were completely captured by Damian. Damian's tongue licked her lips back and forth, stirring up the countess's spring desire, making her itch inside.

Conosa wanted to push away shyly, but Damian's arms tightly encircled her waist, giving her no chance to escape.

The kiss lasted until the countess could hardly stand on her legs. Damian finally released her.

The countess, who had regained her composure, stomped angrily, but she had no choice with Damian.

Did she want her knights to kill their only savior, Damian?

"Take the advantage first, but I'll keep my promise," Damian vowed earnestly.

So far, Damian only wanted to leverage the countess's power to rescue his homeland and parents first, then use the unlocked military forces to gain greater benefits.

Damian had heard of Conosa's cunning nature. However, he had caught her sore spot and decided to make a deal with this tigress. Especially such a beautiful tigress.

At this moment, the female knight Joan happened to enter the room.

Damian stood with a righteous expression, while the countess, who had been bullied, instantly recovered her proud demeanor, commanding Damian like a peacock, "Sir Damian, you may leave."

Damian touched his lips and left with a smile.

Joan was still unaware of what had happened, and although the countess showed no reaction on the surface, she was seething inside.

Though the kiss was enjoyable, Damian Bovendon was truly a scoundrel!

But in front of her subordinate knights, she had to praise Damian's performance and intelligence vigorously, which was quite embarrassing.

...

Congratulations on unlocking the official position [Court Priest, Count Level].

Unlock common troops [Pilgrims].

Common troops: Pilgrims (Basic number of people 40, monthly salary 0 gold. Poor and foolish fanatics, although unarmored, they possess fanatical self-mutilation and aggression. Must be recruited by a priest, up to three units)

Unlock excellent troops [Crusader Longbowmen].

Excellent troops: Crusader Longbowmen (Basic number of people 40, monthly salary 6 gold, recruitment cost 30 gold. Elite and devout shooting troops, using armor-piercing longbows to deal devastating blows to enemies.)

To Damian's surprise, he had unlocked even higher-level troops.

From basic troops to common and excellent troops, forming a progressive result.

The pilgrims unlocked this time were cost-free and had lethal capabilities, while the Crusader Longbowmen had powerful armor-piercing abilities but were outrageously expensive.

During combat, Damian's system also reminded him that his spoils of war had been credited.

The spoils from defeating a large group of Greenskins amounted to more than thirty rough gold coins and some supplies.

Though poor, it was enough to recruit a unit of Crusader Longbowmen.

With time pressing, Damian immediately led the way with people, falsely claiming that he wanted to recruit assistants nearby, and left directly.