As mentioned before, there was a huge disparity between the social classes on the Klein Continent. Although there were magic and divine arts, the overall improvement was rather limited.
Hence, the structure of many forces on the continent was rather loose. Take the Western Wilderness that Jenn had wreaked havoc on before and the Eagle Highlands that he was currently wreaking havoc on. Their area was about the size of a province in Jenn's world.
As for the feudal lords and city lords, they were merely the mayors of prefecture-level cities that were in charge of a few villages.
Take the Parkwood Family, where Daly was from, for example. Their patriarch was equivalent to the mayor of a city and had jurisdiction over Parsus and a few other villages.
However, even between cities, the disparity was huge.
Due to its production, the golden city of Orante was rather influential in the Western Wilderness. In terms of cities, it could be considered a medium-sized city.
Although it wasn't particularly developed, it had sufficient strength.
However, the Eagle Highlands wasn't so lucky. Windchime City, which was managed by the Parkwood Family, was at most the standard of a small city.
As for the so-called federation in the Eagle Highlands, in Jenn's opinion, it was actually just a dozen mayors of small cities joining forces to fight for the position of governor.
But when Daly said it, the feudal lords attacked and fought each other for the position of the federation's leader. Their ultimate goal was to obtain supreme power and status in the Eagle Highlands … Those who didn't know better would think that they were trying to rule the world!
However, Jenn knew that this wasn't because the standard of civilization was too low. Instead, it was because the Western Wilderness and the Eagle Highlands were too remote.
In fact, the Klein Continent wasn't without powerful empires like the one in Jenn's world. The Holy Empire Seth and the Argent Kingdom Moffat were both huge countries with large populations. Their strength was also second to none in the entire continent.
For example, Jenn knew that the Holy Empire Seth's Judgement Knights had a total of 135 Legendary peak powerhouses. The three cardinal bishops, including the pope, were all demigods.
Because of this, the Holy Empire Seth was able to become the most powerful force in the Klein Continent.
Only then could they repel the invasion of the Demons time and time again. Otherwise, no matter how loud the slogan of exterminating evil was, it would be useless without strength.
However, due to the low mobility of civilizations, the development of each place was different.
For example, the capital of the Holy Empire Seth, the Holy White City, gathered the most powerful civilizations and God's Sanctuary on the entire Klein Continent. Its level of development was almost no different from the metropolises of modern society.
As for the Kingdom of Magic that the mages built, Coruncia, it was almost equivalent to the aliens in sci-fi movies …
But in other parts of the world the majority of the population lives at the level of the Renaissance — in some places even in the early Middle Ages.
The gap in civilization naturally resulted in a gap in strength.
In Seth, although a Legendary powerhouse was worthy of attention, that was all there was to it. Seth had a large population and a developed civilization. Although it couldn't be said that they could mass-produce Legendary powerhouses, there would at least be no shortage of them.
However, in small places like Eagle City and Golden City, having a Legendary powerhouse was already considered an incredible backer.
Jenn naturally had some understanding of the Radiant Wings Knights, which was considered a semi-official organization.
Back then, a noble named Ulna united the forces of the originally divided feudal lords on Eagle Plateau to expel the barbarians who attempted to invade Eagle Plateau, thus forming the current Federation.
The army that first expelled the barbarians was the predecessor of the Radiant Wings Knights, so their strength was guaranteed.
After the establishment of the Eagle Federation, this army was specifically responsible for the security of the Federation. From a certain point of view, they were actually considered the Royal Guards.
It was no wonder that the Parkwood Family was so worried. With the support of the Radiant Wings Knights, it was almost certain that Soros would become the next ruling chief of the Federation.
Now, the only variable was the Parkwood Family.
Unlike the Soros Family, the Parkwood Family wasn't good at military affairs. They were better at trade and politics. In game terms, the Parkwood Family's talent was focused on internal affairs and basically zero on military affairs.
Because of this, they had to find a strong enough backer.
The current leader of the Radiant Wings Knights, Stalk, was a Legendary powerhouse. Moreover, the Radiant Wings Knights under him also had powerful and elite forces … Eh?
Why does it look so familiar?
Since he was going to live on Eagle Plateau, Jenn had naturally done some research on this place.
Therefore, when he heard from Daly that the Soros Family had obtained the support of the Radiant Wings Knights, he immediately understood why she was looking for him.
But …
"This is a problem between the two of you, Miss Daly. Do you think I need to intervene?"
Gazing at the young lady in front of him, Jenn leaned back on the chair leisurely. He picked up the cup of black tea in his hand and narrowed his eyes with a proud expression.
"If I remember correctly, the Soros Family tends to strengthen the power of the local nobles. This isn't a bad thing for me.
On the other hand, the Parkwood Family is trying to reintegrate the noble forces of the entire Eagle Plateau, which isn't beneficial to me. Besides, as an outsider, I don't want to be involved in too many troublesome matters, am I right? "
"You're right, Mr. Jenn …"
Upon hearing Zayen's rhetorical question, a glint flashed across Daly's eyes. Of course, she did not expect Zayen to be ignorant of the power struggles in the Eagle Plateau, but now, if the Parkwood Family wanted to gain more power, the only help they could get was from Zayen.
If Jenn was willing to help them, they would still have a chance to turn the tables. But if Jenn wasn't willing, it would be difficult for the Parkwood Family to succeed.
"But you're also aware that the Soros Family is willing to strengthen the power of the local nobles because they support the Soros Family.
On the other hand, Mr. Jenn is an outsider and has no roots in Eagle Plateau.
Even if the Soros Family gives the local nobles some benefits, they won't choose to associate with you. More importantly, you should have seen that the Radiant Wings Knights have chosen to support the Soros Family, so it's impossible for them to express goodwill to you.
Besides, there can't be two tigers on the same mountain. The Radiant Wings Knights will never allow you to develop and grow in their territory … If the Soros Family were to become the next ruling chief … "
Daly didn't continue, but the hidden meaning in her words was obvious.
But it was a pity that Jenn wasn't swayed by her words.
"Then I can leave this place, Miss Daly. You know that I don't care about Eagle Plateau at all.
So … what effect does this have on me? "
Politics was a transaction. Although Jenn wanted to obtain a superficial 'identity', as a noble, he wasn't an idiot who was brainwashed by the knight novels and would rush to the rescue of a lady when she was in trouble.
Although the Parkwood Family treated him well in the past, why couldn't Jenn watch them die if there weren't any benefits?
Facing Jenn's doubts, Daly wasn't surprised. In fact, since she dared to seek Jenn's help, she was naturally prepared.
Therefore, after hearing Jenn's question, Daly twitched her brows and answered quickly.
"If you're willing to help the Parkwood Family tide through this crisis, Mr. Jenn, the Parkwood Family can hand over the entire Passus region to you."
"Oh?"
Jenn twitched his brows in surprise.
He had to admit that this surprised Jenn because even he didn't expect the Parkwood Family to make such a decision!
Previously, Jenn only asked for the Fallen Star Tooth, but it only occupied a small piece of land.
However, the Passus region was different. With Passus as the center, there were a total of three towns and five villages in the entire Passus region.
Not only that, but Passus was also the region in the Parkwood territory that produced food crops and was also connected to a part of the gold trade route.
And now, the Parkwood Family was actually willing to cede the entire region to him. Their strength couldn't be considered small anymore!
In fact, if the Parkwood Family really did so, it would be equivalent to handing over a piece of territory to Zayen, making him an official lord of Eagle Highland!!
Although the territory of this overlord was a little small, after becoming an official overlord, Jenn could expand the territory and develop his own forces.
It was imaginable that the cake that the Parkwood Family gave him this time was tempting.
However, Jenn also sensed a strange aura from it. The Parkwood Family was actually willing to make such a huge sacrifice and cede their own territory to help an outsider like him. If it wasn't a conspiracy against him, it would mean that the Parkwood Family was determined to get the position of the ruling officer and they were willing to pay any price for it!
If that was the case, Jenn was sure that the Parkwood Family's patriarch wasn't just greedy for power. On the contrary, he had a bigger plan!
It was due to this that he threw out such a condition. Because in the eyes of the patriarch, this small piece of territory was nothing compared to what he would obtain in the future!
And to Jenn, this was naturally a good opportunity.
But … Jenn naturally wouldn't sell himself out so easily.
"This is a rather tempting proposal."
Jenn said, putting down the teacup in his hand and staring at Daly with a smile. A dangerous glint flashed in his eyes.
"But … I have a better suggestion."
Then, he said.