The system gave the wrong traveler
Chapter 129 - The Disappointed
Chapter 129 - The Disappointed
Lu Ming, who had passed out due to exhaustion, woke up at Firna's parents' house where he had lived for several months.
As soon as he opened his eyes, Lu Ming saw Archbishop Tut who was checking himself.
"Are you awake?" Realizing that Lu Ming had already woken up, Archbishop Tut put a cup of hot milk on the bedside table.
"Wake up." Standing up slowly, Lu Ming asked with some worry: "Is Ferner like this?"
"Physically nothing serious. Just."
Seeing that Archbishop Tut hesitated, Lu Ming knew what he wanted to say.
"Is it just that she can't stand up again?"
Sighing slightly, Lu Ming felt very uncomfortable about Filner.It is really unlucky to encounter such a thing even though they have already arrived outside the city of Agamemnon! !
"Did you save us?" Holding hot milk.Lu Ming was silent for a while before speaking again.
"No, I also arrived in Agamemnon not long ago. I was only called by Sham to treat you and Firna."
"That's it." After gulping down the hot milk, Lu Ming got off the hospital bed and walked towards where Filner was.
On the way, Lu Ming saw Meisha and Kaiser who had fled before.
Passing by without saying a word, Lu Ming went straight to Filner's room.
Seeing Lu Ming come in, the old Ozmozi couple who were taking care of Filner walked out of the room, leaving Lu Ming and Filner alone for a while.
"I'm sorry, I didn't have a guarantee." Holding Filner's hand, Lu Ming felt very guilty.
"It's good that you're fine." Touching Lu Ming's face, the very weak Firner smiled.
"Filner"
"Lu Ming, will you marry me?"
"Yes! I will!"
"Isn't that all right?" Filner smiled very firmly.
Looking at Filner's smiling face, Lu Ming secretly vowed in his heart that no matter what, he must completely kill Eldridge!
This is not only for Filner, but also for himself.
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After talking with Firner for a while, Lu Ming told Firner, who was a little tired, to take a good rest.But he himself went out and walked in the direction of the Grand Duke's Mansion, preparing to question Grand Duke Raels about why the two Earls of Erebus had a relationship with Youhui.
However, as soon as he went out, Lu Ming saw a person who didn't know whether he should be called familiar or unfamiliar.
"are you OK?"
"You rescued us?"
"Yes."
"You also found those two girls?"
"I just happened to meet them."
"."
"For the sake of everyone being an undead team, Lu Ming should give up."
"why?"
"It's just a confrontation, and it's like this. You don't know what it will be like next time. So you should give up."
"Never! I will never let that man-eating Eldridge go!"
"This is the king hehehehe"
"We are the salary king, and he is also the salary king. Why should we be afraid of him?"
"But we are not the salary king of one person, we are a group of people"
"***Wood, do you think the undead team is really inferior to Youshen?"
"Are you as pedantic as they are?"
"In order to survive, I will do whatever it takes!"
"Even if you fall into the abyss?"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lu Ming's answer, **** Wood threw a giant sword and a hooked dagger to Lu Ming.
"These things, it doesn't work for me. I hope they will bring you success, although I don't think it's possible"
"."
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Not long after Lu Ming stepped into the Grand Duke's residence in Lerles, he met Losric and Nero head-on.
"It looks like those fools didn't kill you."
"What do you know?!" Looking at Losric's pale face, Lu Ming asked angrily.
"First, that little girl is your granddaughter, the daughter of Amelia. Second, the reason why the two of them went to intercept and kill you is because that girl has the virus that you secretly modified Huskar. evidence, as well as a notebook in which you wrote that you are the Deep Saint. Thirdly, Eldridge is now a member of the Dark Elf and has nothing to do with Miracaesa anymore. The one who summoned him, Of course he is also a Dark Elf."
"Then what happened to Kanina!!"
Lothric pointed to Nero and said with a smile: "Then you have to ask him."
Seeing Losric betraying himself, and seeing Lu Ming looking at him with cold eyes, Nero hurriedly said in fright: "It's the idea of the blood race, and there is nothing we can do! If we don't do this, Erebus will die." I will fall into a panic!!"
"Damn it!!" Nero's answer made Lu Ming furious.
At first, Lu Ming didn't know that Kanina was already a vampire.But on the way to the Grand Duke's Mansion, Lu Ming heard many people talking about Kanina's joining the blood clan, and only then did he know that apart from Eldridge's matter, there was another matter waiting for him.
Looking at the very angry Lu Ming, Losric sighed, and then said: "Don't regret what has happened. The most important thing for us now is to find Eldridge hiding in Erebus! He will definitely cause a lot of trouble in Erebus!"
"Where are Kanina and Amelia now?"
"Kanina is now at the gathering place of the blood race, negotiating with ordinary people there. Amelia is calling the people of Londoll who are hiding in the city to track down Eldridge's hiding place in the city gone."
"Take me to the blood clan!"
Losric shook his head and took Lu Ming to a huge conference room.
"Today we have a meeting with the blood clan, you wait here, and you will be able to meet your daughter and the blood clan."
Lu Ming frowned and sat down on his seat, angrily said: "It's better to be like this!"
Lothric and Nero also sat in their seats.
"You killed Ammon and Carrot, and now there are two less earls in Erebus. So in addition to discussing the blood clan, this meeting will also decide who will replace the three vacant earl titles."
Hearing this, Lu Ming thought for a while, and then said: "Earl Ammon has many heirs, so it is impossible to lose this title. Earl Carrot also has two sons. Although they are not very good, they should still be manageable in terms of territory. One or two. But it seems that you are planning to hand over the title of Earl Laquez who chose to assassinate the Grand Duke to the blood clan."
"Actually, Nero and I are not willing to give this title to people of blood race. But the nobles had held a meeting before, and most of the nobles agreed to this matter. Nero and I have no choice."
"I'm not in the mood to discuss whether the title should be handed over to the blood clan. I just hope that my fiancée Filner's title will not be touched, otherwise I will make you regret it!"
"On this point, you can rest assured. Even if the Grand Duke still wants to kill Earl Ozmoz, the two of us will not agree. After all, the people who can really use it now are me, Nero, and you. "
"Humph!"
"Okay! And Count Ozmoz, okay?"
Just as they were talking, some viscounts and barons were brought into the conference room by servants and guards.
"Has Viscount Lu Ming come back yet? It seems that those blood races should not dare to be arrogant anymore." These nobles just walked into the meeting room when they found Lu Ming and said one after another.
"Why are blood races so arrogant in Agamemnon?" Hearing this, Lu Ming couldn't help asking a familiar viscount.
"From what Viscount Lu Ming said, did you meet someone from the blood clan on the way back?"
"I met one. Because I wanted to cooperate with the vampire, I didn't kill him. I just fed him to the vampire."
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help laughing, and said: "As expected of Viscount Lu Ming, amazing! But he shouldn't be dead, right?"
"It's not dead, but now he has a shadow in his heart, and he will tremble when he sees a girl." Lu Ming nodded slightly.
"Is this abolished? However, the vampires are so arrogant now. They not only use the monsters to become violent and threaten the small villages all over Erebus, but also gradually begin to threaten us nobles. If it is not controlled, it will soon There might be trouble!"
Lu Ming and Losric looked at each other, and after thinking for a while, they said, "I think the appearance of the vampires will cause dissatisfaction among a large number of vampires hiding in Erebos. If we allow If they live in the autonomous region, it should be possible for them to deal with the blood race for us."
"The generation of Mount Chiron was a no-man's land, and there was nothing for the vampires. But the Church of Light would not agree. After all, vampires are still humans, and vampires are undead. According to the doctrine, the undead must be eliminated Yes!" A viscount put forward his opinion.
But these words were just heard by a representative of the Light Church who was entering the conference room with Amelia.
After he sat down, he said: "If we can control those vampires and prevent them from harming the people, the church will also agree to use them to contain the vampires' affairs!"
On the other side, Amelia sat on the seat behind Lu Ming, and apologized timidly: "I'm sorry, Dad. Lisa's matter, I"
"This matter has nothing to do with you, I know it, so you don't need to apologize for that kid. Because I don't blame you. Also, don't mess with Eldridge. Even I may not be able to defeat him. Looking back at his daughter, Lu Ming forced a smile and said.
"Um"
Soon, the nobles in Agamemnon and the great nobles from all over the world also came to the meeting room one after another, and Grand Duke Leiers entered with several blood clan representatives and Lu Ming's daughter Kanina. conference room.
"Is everyone here?"
"Yes!"
"Then, let's start today's meeting!" Grand Duke Rails sat at the head of the meeting room and said to everyone: "Today we have to decide who will hold the three earls that are now vacant in Erebus. inherit."
As soon as the voice on the other side fell, a nobleman who was clearly on good terms with the Ammon family raised his hand and said, "I think the title of Earl Phoenix Ammon should go to Hemphis Ammon." Inheritance. He is the sixth son of Lord Phoenix Ammon, and the most capable of twelve sons and thirty-nine daughters."
"So does anyone else have any objections?"
"No objection." "No objection." "No objection."
Seeing that there was no objection from the crowd, Rails nodded and said, "Then let's decide like this."
After finishing speaking, Reels continued: "The next thing is the title of Viscount Carlot and the ownership of Muspelheim."
"Muspelheim's problem is more troublesome. The two sons of Dar Karot are not very capable people. Will it cause any bad influence if it is handed over to one of them?"
"But Dar didn't make any mistakes. If he doesn't give his two children, will there be any disputes?"
At this time, Lu Ming suddenly tapped on the chair, hinting at Amelia behind him.Immediately, Amelia raised her hand and said: "I think we can send an adjutant to assist Count Carrot's children so that Muspelheim will not cause any trouble!"
Rails glanced at Lu Ming and Amelia indifferently, and then said to everyone: "In that case, let us let the eldest son of Count Carrot inherit. The adjutants will be sent by (Hunters)."
A nobleman next to Lu Ming frowned and asked Lu Ming in a low voice: "You didn't discuss it with your daughter, right?"
"Yes."
"Isn't it good for you to blindly let her participate in the nobles' fights? From her proposal, you can see her immaturity. Doing so will harm her!"
"She's also a baronet, and it's time for her to take part in some of these decisions. For better or for worse, I'll at least support her."
Hearing the whispered conversation between her father and the nobles, Amelia knew that her thoughts were not very good, but Lu Ming's unconditional support also made her very happy.
On the other side, the nobles finally began to discuss the rebellious replacement of Antu Laquez.
Because Antu is rebellious, it is impossible for this title to be given to his children, and it will be decided by the Grand Duke and nobles.
"Because the blood race has joined the kingdom of Mirakesa, our nobles in Erebos should also welcome it. Therefore, most of our nobles feel that this title should be handed over to the newly joined blood."
A nobleman just proposed to let the blood clan serve as one of the six earls, but was interrupted by a blood clan nobleman.
"Our blood race did not serve as your Erebus."
It's a pity that before he could finish speaking, a cold straight sword frightened him so that he couldn't say anything.
"What did you just say?" Lu Ming, who moved in front of the vampire at high speed and put the Iluzier straight sword on his neck, asked coldly.
"Nothing! Nothing!" Knowing that Lu Ming might be in a very, very bad mood today, the nobleman of the blood clan said immediately: "I think the queen of my clan will agree."
The aura on Lu Ming's body was terrifying, as if a huge wild wolf was staring at him, making him and other blood races dare not have the slightest thought of resistance.
"Hmph!" Seeing that the nobles of the blood clan did not agree, but they dared not refuse any more, Lu Ming withdrew the straight sword of Iluzier, turned around and walked back to his seat, and said: "There is no place near Mount Chiron now." No one lives there. I want to establish a vampire autonomous region there, gather all the vampires in Erebus there, and manage them together. In this way, we can get a new army and prevent these vampires from messing with us. I don’t know everyone, do you have any objections?”
"No Objection!" "No Objection!" "No Objection!"
The first to speak were representatives of Losric, Nero and the Church of Light.The unanimous objection of these three not only allowed Lu Ming's proposal to be approved unanimously, but also made the blood race feel Erebus' determination to contain the power of the blood race!
(End of this chapter)
Lu Ming, who had passed out due to exhaustion, woke up at Firna's parents' house where he had lived for several months.
As soon as he opened his eyes, Lu Ming saw Archbishop Tut who was checking himself.
"Are you awake?" Realizing that Lu Ming had already woken up, Archbishop Tut put a cup of hot milk on the bedside table.
"Wake up." Standing up slowly, Lu Ming asked with some worry: "Is Ferner like this?"
"Physically nothing serious. Just."
Seeing that Archbishop Tut hesitated, Lu Ming knew what he wanted to say.
"Is it just that she can't stand up again?"
Sighing slightly, Lu Ming felt very uncomfortable about Filner.It is really unlucky to encounter such a thing even though they have already arrived outside the city of Agamemnon! !
"Did you save us?" Holding hot milk.Lu Ming was silent for a while before speaking again.
"No, I also arrived in Agamemnon not long ago. I was only called by Sham to treat you and Firna."
"That's it." After gulping down the hot milk, Lu Ming got off the hospital bed and walked towards where Filner was.
On the way, Lu Ming saw Meisha and Kaiser who had fled before.
Passing by without saying a word, Lu Ming went straight to Filner's room.
Seeing Lu Ming come in, the old Ozmozi couple who were taking care of Filner walked out of the room, leaving Lu Ming and Filner alone for a while.
"I'm sorry, I didn't have a guarantee." Holding Filner's hand, Lu Ming felt very guilty.
"It's good that you're fine." Touching Lu Ming's face, the very weak Firner smiled.
"Filner"
"Lu Ming, will you marry me?"
"Yes! I will!"
"Isn't that all right?" Filner smiled very firmly.
Looking at Filner's smiling face, Lu Ming secretly vowed in his heart that no matter what, he must completely kill Eldridge!
This is not only for Filner, but also for himself.
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After talking with Firner for a while, Lu Ming told Firner, who was a little tired, to take a good rest.But he himself went out and walked in the direction of the Grand Duke's Mansion, preparing to question Grand Duke Raels about why the two Earls of Erebus had a relationship with Youhui.
However, as soon as he went out, Lu Ming saw a person who didn't know whether he should be called familiar or unfamiliar.
"are you OK?"
"You rescued us?"
"Yes."
"You also found those two girls?"
"I just happened to meet them."
"."
"For the sake of everyone being an undead team, Lu Ming should give up."
"why?"
"It's just a confrontation, and it's like this. You don't know what it will be like next time. So you should give up."
"Never! I will never let that man-eating Eldridge go!"
"This is the king hehehehe"
"We are the salary king, and he is also the salary king. Why should we be afraid of him?"
"But we are not the salary king of one person, we are a group of people"
"***Wood, do you think the undead team is really inferior to Youshen?"
"Are you as pedantic as they are?"
"In order to survive, I will do whatever it takes!"
"Even if you fall into the abyss?"
"Yes!"
Hearing Lu Ming's answer, **** Wood threw a giant sword and a hooked dagger to Lu Ming.
"These things, it doesn't work for me. I hope they will bring you success, although I don't think it's possible"
"."
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Not long after Lu Ming stepped into the Grand Duke's residence in Lerles, he met Losric and Nero head-on.
"It looks like those fools didn't kill you."
"What do you know?!" Looking at Losric's pale face, Lu Ming asked angrily.
"First, that little girl is your granddaughter, the daughter of Amelia. Second, the reason why the two of them went to intercept and kill you is because that girl has the virus that you secretly modified Huskar. evidence, as well as a notebook in which you wrote that you are the Deep Saint. Thirdly, Eldridge is now a member of the Dark Elf and has nothing to do with Miracaesa anymore. The one who summoned him, Of course he is also a Dark Elf."
"Then what happened to Kanina!!"
Lothric pointed to Nero and said with a smile: "Then you have to ask him."
Seeing Losric betraying himself, and seeing Lu Ming looking at him with cold eyes, Nero hurriedly said in fright: "It's the idea of the blood race, and there is nothing we can do! If we don't do this, Erebus will die." I will fall into a panic!!"
"Damn it!!" Nero's answer made Lu Ming furious.
At first, Lu Ming didn't know that Kanina was already a vampire.But on the way to the Grand Duke's Mansion, Lu Ming heard many people talking about Kanina's joining the blood clan, and only then did he know that apart from Eldridge's matter, there was another matter waiting for him.
Looking at the very angry Lu Ming, Losric sighed, and then said: "Don't regret what has happened. The most important thing for us now is to find Eldridge hiding in Erebus! He will definitely cause a lot of trouble in Erebus!"
"Where are Kanina and Amelia now?"
"Kanina is now at the gathering place of the blood race, negotiating with ordinary people there. Amelia is calling the people of Londoll who are hiding in the city to track down Eldridge's hiding place in the city gone."
"Take me to the blood clan!"
Losric shook his head and took Lu Ming to a huge conference room.
"Today we have a meeting with the blood clan, you wait here, and you will be able to meet your daughter and the blood clan."
Lu Ming frowned and sat down on his seat, angrily said: "It's better to be like this!"
Lothric and Nero also sat in their seats.
"You killed Ammon and Carrot, and now there are two less earls in Erebus. So in addition to discussing the blood clan, this meeting will also decide who will replace the three vacant earl titles."
Hearing this, Lu Ming thought for a while, and then said: "Earl Ammon has many heirs, so it is impossible to lose this title. Earl Carrot also has two sons. Although they are not very good, they should still be manageable in terms of territory. One or two. But it seems that you are planning to hand over the title of Earl Laquez who chose to assassinate the Grand Duke to the blood clan."
"Actually, Nero and I are not willing to give this title to people of blood race. But the nobles had held a meeting before, and most of the nobles agreed to this matter. Nero and I have no choice."
"I'm not in the mood to discuss whether the title should be handed over to the blood clan. I just hope that my fiancée Filner's title will not be touched, otherwise I will make you regret it!"
"On this point, you can rest assured. Even if the Grand Duke still wants to kill Earl Ozmoz, the two of us will not agree. After all, the people who can really use it now are me, Nero, and you. "
"Humph!"
"Okay! And Count Ozmoz, okay?"
Just as they were talking, some viscounts and barons were brought into the conference room by servants and guards.
"Has Viscount Lu Ming come back yet? It seems that those blood races should not dare to be arrogant anymore." These nobles just walked into the meeting room when they found Lu Ming and said one after another.
"Why are blood races so arrogant in Agamemnon?" Hearing this, Lu Ming couldn't help asking a familiar viscount.
"From what Viscount Lu Ming said, did you meet someone from the blood clan on the way back?"
"I met one. Because I wanted to cooperate with the vampire, I didn't kill him. I just fed him to the vampire."
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help laughing, and said: "As expected of Viscount Lu Ming, amazing! But he shouldn't be dead, right?"
"It's not dead, but now he has a shadow in his heart, and he will tremble when he sees a girl." Lu Ming nodded slightly.
"Is this abolished? However, the vampires are so arrogant now. They not only use the monsters to become violent and threaten the small villages all over Erebus, but also gradually begin to threaten us nobles. If it is not controlled, it will soon There might be trouble!"
Lu Ming and Losric looked at each other, and after thinking for a while, they said, "I think the appearance of the vampires will cause dissatisfaction among a large number of vampires hiding in Erebos. If we allow If they live in the autonomous region, it should be possible for them to deal with the blood race for us."
"The generation of Mount Chiron was a no-man's land, and there was nothing for the vampires. But the Church of Light would not agree. After all, vampires are still humans, and vampires are undead. According to the doctrine, the undead must be eliminated Yes!" A viscount put forward his opinion.
But these words were just heard by a representative of the Light Church who was entering the conference room with Amelia.
After he sat down, he said: "If we can control those vampires and prevent them from harming the people, the church will also agree to use them to contain the vampires' affairs!"
On the other side, Amelia sat on the seat behind Lu Ming, and apologized timidly: "I'm sorry, Dad. Lisa's matter, I"
"This matter has nothing to do with you, I know it, so you don't need to apologize for that kid. Because I don't blame you. Also, don't mess with Eldridge. Even I may not be able to defeat him. Looking back at his daughter, Lu Ming forced a smile and said.
"Um"
Soon, the nobles in Agamemnon and the great nobles from all over the world also came to the meeting room one after another, and Grand Duke Leiers entered with several blood clan representatives and Lu Ming's daughter Kanina. conference room.
"Is everyone here?"
"Yes!"
"Then, let's start today's meeting!" Grand Duke Rails sat at the head of the meeting room and said to everyone: "Today we have to decide who will hold the three earls that are now vacant in Erebus. inherit."
As soon as the voice on the other side fell, a nobleman who was clearly on good terms with the Ammon family raised his hand and said, "I think the title of Earl Phoenix Ammon should go to Hemphis Ammon." Inheritance. He is the sixth son of Lord Phoenix Ammon, and the most capable of twelve sons and thirty-nine daughters."
"So does anyone else have any objections?"
"No objection." "No objection." "No objection."
Seeing that there was no objection from the crowd, Rails nodded and said, "Then let's decide like this."
After finishing speaking, Reels continued: "The next thing is the title of Viscount Carlot and the ownership of Muspelheim."
"Muspelheim's problem is more troublesome. The two sons of Dar Karot are not very capable people. Will it cause any bad influence if it is handed over to one of them?"
"But Dar didn't make any mistakes. If he doesn't give his two children, will there be any disputes?"
At this time, Lu Ming suddenly tapped on the chair, hinting at Amelia behind him.Immediately, Amelia raised her hand and said: "I think we can send an adjutant to assist Count Carrot's children so that Muspelheim will not cause any trouble!"
Rails glanced at Lu Ming and Amelia indifferently, and then said to everyone: "In that case, let us let the eldest son of Count Carrot inherit. The adjutants will be sent by (Hunters)."
A nobleman next to Lu Ming frowned and asked Lu Ming in a low voice: "You didn't discuss it with your daughter, right?"
"Yes."
"Isn't it good for you to blindly let her participate in the nobles' fights? From her proposal, you can see her immaturity. Doing so will harm her!"
"She's also a baronet, and it's time for her to take part in some of these decisions. For better or for worse, I'll at least support her."
Hearing the whispered conversation between her father and the nobles, Amelia knew that her thoughts were not very good, but Lu Ming's unconditional support also made her very happy.
On the other side, the nobles finally began to discuss the rebellious replacement of Antu Laquez.
Because Antu is rebellious, it is impossible for this title to be given to his children, and it will be decided by the Grand Duke and nobles.
"Because the blood race has joined the kingdom of Mirakesa, our nobles in Erebos should also welcome it. Therefore, most of our nobles feel that this title should be handed over to the newly joined blood."
A nobleman just proposed to let the blood clan serve as one of the six earls, but was interrupted by a blood clan nobleman.
"Our blood race did not serve as your Erebus."
It's a pity that before he could finish speaking, a cold straight sword frightened him so that he couldn't say anything.
"What did you just say?" Lu Ming, who moved in front of the vampire at high speed and put the Iluzier straight sword on his neck, asked coldly.
"Nothing! Nothing!" Knowing that Lu Ming might be in a very, very bad mood today, the nobleman of the blood clan said immediately: "I think the queen of my clan will agree."
The aura on Lu Ming's body was terrifying, as if a huge wild wolf was staring at him, making him and other blood races dare not have the slightest thought of resistance.
"Hmph!" Seeing that the nobles of the blood clan did not agree, but they dared not refuse any more, Lu Ming withdrew the straight sword of Iluzier, turned around and walked back to his seat, and said: "There is no place near Mount Chiron now." No one lives there. I want to establish a vampire autonomous region there, gather all the vampires in Erebus there, and manage them together. In this way, we can get a new army and prevent these vampires from messing with us. I don’t know everyone, do you have any objections?”
"No Objection!" "No Objection!" "No Objection!"
The first to speak were representatives of Losric, Nero and the Church of Light.The unanimous objection of these three not only allowed Lu Ming's proposal to be approved unanimously, but also made the blood race feel Erebus' determination to contain the power of the blood race!
(End of this chapter)
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