Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

Taiyuan, the command fortress of the ghost city.

When Yoshio Iwamatsu received the secret report from the underground, he felt as if he was frozen by a wizard's spell.

"What? What did you say? Repeat it again."

An excited whisper immediately came from the other end of the phone: "Sir, it is true, Cao Geng has been bound by Xiwu Dalang's magic. At this moment, he is being sent to your palace!"

Click...

Iwamatsu Yoshio finally understood, and it felt like a dream and it was unreal.

This is Cao Geng! Will he be arrested easily?

In his opinion, the best he could do was to knock him down in battle. To let him fall into his hands alive was simply an incredible fantasy.

This sudden surprise was like a dragon in a snowstorm, catching everyone off guard.

To be honest, if he had known that he could capture Cao Geng, why would he have bothered to mobilize?

Everyone knows their own strength. He knows that he is far inferior to the magic master Shinozuka Yoshio.

Even the powerful Yoshio Shinozuka was defeated in the confrontation, and finally relied on an illusion stand to escape the constraints of the Sky Castle.

Iwamatsu Yoshio didn't want to leave any regrets here. This place was like a hot magic crystal, and he had long wanted to get away from it. So he used his connections to try to transfer his position.

However, just as he was about to leave, Cao Geng was unexpectedly caught.

This irony of fate is like a magician's cunning trick!

Iwamatsu Yoshio quickly asked: "How did you make him surrender?"

The other party kept talking about the miraculous experience.

After hearing this, Iwamatsu Yoshio was even more shocked.

"What are you talking about? Not only did you capture him, but you also made him surrender willingly? He has agreed to join our Holy Empire Legion? This is impossible, absolutely impossible."

The other party immediately clarified: "Sir, it is absolutely true, we have verified it. I also want to tell you one thing, he actually fell asleep peacefully in the carriage coming here. If his heart was not with us, how could he sleep so peacefully?"

Yoshio Iwamatsu's cheeks twitched slightly. Did falling asleep mean that he was willing to join?

"alright, I got it."

After saying this, Yoshio Iwamatsu decisively hung up the phone.

Then his headaches started.

That's right, with Cao Geng, he no longer wants to leave. If he can recruit Cao Geng, he will be even more reluctant to leave.

What to do if he leaves? If he gets Cao Geng, he will have the opportunity to rise to a higher level of power!

Who would be willing to give up this position unless they have no choice?

What kind of magic consultant is the so-called Supreme Advisor of the New People's Association?

In this age where magic and iron and blood coexist, who doesn't want to rise step by step in the military?

If you are promoted to the next level, you will become a general! Oh my God! How many generals are there in the entire empire?

No, I can't leave. Even if I leave, I have to take this achievement into my pocket first.

Iwamatsu Yoshio was secretly calculating in his mind.

I can't resist, this achievement is too tempting.

At this time, Iwamatsu Yoshio was extremely anxious and wanted to meet Cao Geng as soon as possible to confirm everything.

It would be a disaster if the newcomer Jimu Zhen- took away this honor.

Fortunately, the news came at the right time, leaving him with space and time to maneuver.

Iwamatsu Yoshio paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, his anxiety evident in words...

At this moment, an elf guard hurried in and reported: "Report, General Tieshibao, the Xiwu warrior requests an audience."

Iwamatsu Yoshio responded quickly: "Invite him in quickly."

After a while, Xiwu Dalang walked into the hall, his face full of excitement, and saluted and said, "The brave Xiwu Dalang greets His Excellency the General."

"very good……"

Iwamatsu Yoshio smiled and said, "Well done, Seibu. Did you come here to bring good news?"

Xiwu Dalang straightened his back and said, "Your Excellency the General, Xiwu has fulfilled his mission and has captured Lord Cao Geng and made him surrender. He has agreed to join our Star Empire Cavalry."

It was indeed worth the trip.

Yansong Yixiong's eyes flickered. "Great, great. Where is Lord Cao Geng now? Has he been escorted here?"

Seibu Tairo seemed a little disappointed. Where was the expected reward and promotion? Where was the promised three-level leap?

Why doesn't the person in front of me react?

He replied eagerly: "Your Excellency the General, Lord Cao Geng is waiting for an audience outside the door right now!"

Shinozuka Yoshio responded excitedly: "Please ask him to come in."

In an instant, several elf guards escorted Cao Geng into Yansong Yixiong's study. At this moment, Cao Geng's hands were still bound by magic ropes.

Iwamatsu Yoshio looked at Cao Geng, and there seemed to be nothing special about him.

"You are Cao Geng?"

After seeing his true appearance, Yoshio Iwamatsu still found it hard to believe.

Cao Geng, however, seemed to be meeting an old friend again, and said with a smile: "Old friend, we finally meet."

Iwamatsu Yoshio frowned. When did we become old friends?

He asked doubtfully, "When have we ever met?"

Cao Geng replied, "General, you are really a forgetful person! When I wanted to assassinate Shinozuka Yoshio, didn't I use a secret method to send you a letter to tell you that I had no grudges against you and would not kill you? And you immediately agreed to my request. Isn't this friendship?"

Oh!

Could this be involved?

But no matter what, Iwamatsu Yoshio was certain that the person in front of him was Cao Geng.

"Ah, yes, yes, it seems that we are really old friends, hahahaha..."

Cao Geng immediately took control of the conversation: "Although I have never met you, my admiration for you, General, is as endless as the flowing water of a river."

"Really, I never lie. Think about it, have I ever troubled you since Shinozuka Yoshio left? No, right? It's because I'm concerned about your difficult situation, right?"

Iwamatsu Yoshio looked confused.

True or false? Why does every word make me suspicious?

"So, Lord Cao Geng, I should thank you instead?"

Cao Geng responded: "You don't have to thank me, but since we are old friends, you can't tie me up, right? I have reached a consensus with your Xiwu warrior, and I will follow him from now on. You don't have to tie me up like this forever, what do you think?"

Ok……

Yoshio Iwamatsu found himself speechless.

Xiwu Dalang immediately stepped forward and said calmly: "Sir Kronos, we are well aware of your strength, so for the commander's safety, we beg you to be patient for a while!"

Kronos retorted unhappily: "Nonsense, I have already made it clear that I have nothing to do with your commander. Why do you want to kill him? Besides, if he had any bad intentions, how could he be safe until now? Even if he survived, he would have escaped back to your magic fortress long ago."

Ok?

This guy is so arrogant!

Seibu Tairo responded: "Sir Kronos, if you are truly willing to join hands with our Dragon Empire, please show some sincerity."

Kronos replied: "Okay, I'll show you some. But don't be nervous! Look carefully."

He gathered his magic power and exerted force with both palms, and there was a crisp "click" sound.

The layers of magic ropes wrapped around his wrists instantly shattered like waste paper.

"Click..."

The Japanese soldiers were dumbfounded, and Iwamatsu Yoshio was so shocked that he took several steps back.

The soldiers behind quickly raised the magic guns in their hands.

Kronos clapped his hands and said, "What's wrong with you? Didn't I tell you not to be nervous? If I wanted to deal with the commander, I would have done it a long time ago. If I wanted to escape, I would have disappeared a long time ago. Why don't I leave? Instead, I follow you. Doesn't this prove that I am sincere in cooperating?"

Yansong Yixiong's face was solemn, and he asked back: "You use such magical powers, aren't you afraid that I won't be able to keep you here with peace of mind?"

"No, we are old friends. Why would you attack Wagner? Right? It would be in your best interest for us to become allies, wouldn't it?"

Yoshio Iwamatsu became increasingly confused about Kronos's intentions.

He asked, "But, tell me, how can I trust you? How can you bring the greatest benefit to me?"

Kronos shrugged and said, "We have to discuss this, right? I have promised Dalang that I will follow him in the future. So! Dalang's rank cannot be too low, at least he must be promoted to general, right? Otherwise, I won't be able to show my strength, right?"

Xiwu Dalang was so excited that his whole body trembled. The future described by Kronos was too tempting. If it could be realized, he would respect Kronos as his ancestor!

General, that was his lifelong ambition, and perhaps, it was a height that he could never reach in his entire life.

I never thought that it would be possible today in just one step.

Iwamatsu Yoshio was stunned and asked in disbelief: "You agreed to join just to serve under Seibu Taro?"

Seibu Dalang's heart instantly sank.

Yes, with Kronos's ability, how could he be inferior to him?

It has to be said that both of them were led by Kronos' words.

Kronos explained: "Commander, you misunderstood. It's not that I want to be under his command, but I have promised him. Do you understand? I am a man of my words. I will do my best to complete what I promised."

"Just like I want to hunt down Shinozuka Yoshio, no matter how difficult it is, I will kill him even if I have to track him to his hiding place. This is called credibility, do you understand? Fortunately, Shinozuka Yoshio escaped back to his hometown. If he still stayed here, I would definitely kill him."

Yoshio Matsu of the Rock and Taro Seibu of the Wolf of the North both fell silent. This man had no restraint and dared to speak frankly!

Iwamatsu Yoshio said, "What if I don't want you to join Seibu Tairo's army?"

Cao Geng replied: "That won't work. Since I have promised him, I must fulfill it, unless he no longer needs me."

Xiwu Dalang's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and he responded anxiously: "Master Cao Geng, this is the territory of the Iron Cavalry Corps, and everything must be obeyed by the military commander."

Cao Geng said, "That won't do. No matter what, he is still the one who guides me forward. Respected military commander, you must promote him to the rank of general, otherwise I will not be at peace!"

"Squeak..."

Seibu Taro almost fainted.

Cao Geng is so trustworthy, I must thank him in the future! But he didn't realize what Cao Geng was thinking. Promoting a lieutenant to a general, who would lead an army of demons in the future, was tantamount to walking into a trap. If he didn't have the ability, what would he be capable of?

Although not everything went as planned on this trip, this matter is the easiest to handle and must be resolved first.

They all didn't know that the reason Cao Geng stayed was actually to plan how to capture the enemy's air fortress.

After all, there is no chance of winning in a head-on confrontation, only by using wisdom can you succeed.

Rock Matsu Yoshio smiled and said, "That's fine. I promise you. But how can I be sure that you really want to submit to us?"

Upon hearing this, Seibu Dalang was so delighted that he could hardly control himself.

Great General! What a great general! I thought Lieutenant General was a godsend, but I didn’t expect that he would reach such a high position now.

We have to thank Lord Cao Geng for this!

Cao Geng shrugged his shoulders lightly: "This is not important to me, but you want me to deal with the Wings of Freedom now, which is impossible. Once I gain a foothold here, they will voluntarily follow me. I have already told your brother Dalang about this. Honorable military commander, do you understand?"

Rock Song Yixiong stared at Cao Geng like a cunning old fox and asked: "I will hold a press conference to announce to the world that you, Cao Geng, have officially joined our great imperial army. Do you agree?"

That’s right, Zhu Ziming forced him to surrender and become a traitor with just a letter of confession.

Now, if Cao Gengzhen appeared at the press conference, shook hands with Yoshio Iwamatsu, and took a photo with him, and it was reported in the newspapers, it would be wishful thinking for him to turn back.

Yoshio Ishimatsu stared at Cao Geng, trying to find clues from his expression.

He knew very well that Cao Geng would never accept such conditions.

Unexpectedly, Cao Geng still shrugged and said, "I don't care. It's better this way, so that you don't get suspicious and send spies to follow me or even tie me up."

Indeed, once Cao Geng does so, his credibility among the enemy will be greatly enhanced.

Like Cao Shangtian, well, even more trustworthy than his own people.

"Yoshi, hahaha, Lord Cao Geng, then I wish us a happy cooperation."

Rock Matsu Yoshio laughed and stretched out his hand to shake hands with Cao Geng.

Cao Geng rolled his eyes and responded: "I have agreed to your request, but you haven't mentioned what I want yet? Oh! Do you think I came here just to be a good person and do unpaid work?"

All doubts have disappeared. As long as Cao Geng is willing to attend the mysterious press conference and appear on the pages of the magic newspaper, all problems will be solved.

At this moment, Iwamatsu Yoshio was convinced that there was a high possibility that Cao Geng would join them, which was undoubtedly a miracle.

Yansong Yixiong's heart was filled with joy, and he laughed loudly: "Very good, Mr. Cao Geng, what do you want? Just say it, be bolder, and don't be polite to me, your old friend. Hahahaha..."

Yansong Yixiong was overjoyed. He had never thought that there would be a day when he could actually win Cao Geng's surrender. His dream had now become a reality!

Cao Geng responded: "First of all, the people who came with me are my right-hand men, and they will follow me in the future. I hope you will not take action against them and allow them to return safely. Is this request not too much?"

That's right, this was Cao Geng's primary mission. Without his protection, those people would not be able to escape the pursuit of the demons, even if they exhausted all their strength.