Lord of terror

Recently, the influence of the magic net has become stronger and stronger, and the royal family, nobles, and knights have protested to the church.

"Extraordinary power is the power endowed by the law to the noble, or it should be the gift of the devout clergy who have been enshrining the gods all year round. Now it is so easy to give the power to those vulgar ordinary people. This is against the laws of the world. Yes, it's blasphemy!"

Hearing this kind of remarks, even Kunz, who is not in a good mood recently, laughed: "I blasphemed myself?"

There is no church to answer these protests, and before that, it is not that there were no god-given professions in the territory of these opponents.Especially those followers of the Lord of Power, they are very satisfied with the power given by the Lord of Power in the past, and they are very happy to be able to deter those who are below them, and they don't think it is blasphemy at all.

But now?Now when everyone has it, they start to object.

But the ones who reacted the most were not the nobles, but the knights, especially the knights at the bottom. These people even panicked.They rely on the status of extraordinary beings that ordinary people do not have, so they can be superior to others.But with the arrival of the magic net and the spread of the occupation system, they lost everything.

The most chaotic country among them is the Felt Empire.After all, with them, the matter of the shadow is not over yet.

The shadow didn't first appear in Monrofe, but in the city of Tesia, the capital of Prince Rodwaita of the Felt Empire (the place where Haltolem was sent back).To be honest, this situation was a bit embarrassing for Mon Luofei.Before that, Meng Luofei really thought too much of himself. Felt was indeed more in line with the interests of Sky City than Meng Luofei, with a wider territory and a larger population.And you can avoid areas with strong players, unlike Mon Luofei, which has a large population but a relatively small territory, and there are a large number of players in every place, which is a hard nut to crack.

For Fatilulen and the Moorfien family, such a goal is indeed more in their interest.Of course, this is also inferred from the results. It was true that Monroe was going to be unlucky.

But they were wrong, Shadow didn't do anything, and ran directly to Meng Luofei.The Felt Empire obviously knows what the shadow is. As an old empire, it always has a rich background, but they still don't know how it came out and how it got to their country. The Felt Royal Family was so angry that they issued a reward to all countries , To find out the perpetrator.

Of course, the two real instigators, Sky City and the Moorphine family, would not be so stupid as to come out and claim it...

Originally, this matter was limited to the upper level, but the situation of the shadow was leaked by someone, and along with it, what was the Amon Empire about to wage war on Fürth, and the Ruhrcika Empire was about to wage war on Fürth, etc. Wait for the rumors.After all, everyone believed that only those big empires could bribe the former princes and nobles of the Sherfer Empire and let them get that kind of treasure out.

The Felt Empire itself became suspicious, and riots broke out in many places in Felt.

Meng Luofei is also very concerned about the Feert Empire. The Feert Empire is much larger than the Sherfer Empire, and she is located in various countries, not separated by a mountain range like the Sherfer Empire. Outside, it can be regarded as one of the Central Empire.If something major turmoil happened to her, the chaos it would cause would be dire.

This is very unfavorable for the above-ground world that is currently facing the danger of demons.

Fatiluren didn't care about these chaos at all, or he thought that he would always be the ultimate winner.

"Do you want to tell Felt about Morphin and Fatiluren?"

"It's better not to, because we have no evidence. If you stand up and make a statement at this time, you may become a target of public criticism."

"Well..." Kunz sighed, this is true, "Then let's act according to the plan. Can you confirm Albert's safety?"

"There are people from us, as well as people from the Manton family...Many people who followed Albert to Monroe have asked to join the plan."

Kunz nodded, the specific arrangements are made by professionals, and he will not say much.

[However...] But he suddenly thought of another question, but this question can't be asked to anyone else, only Steward J.

【Um? 】

[Fatilulun is probably the lord of Sky City who participated in the Great Seal, Fatiluren, right? 】

【right. 】

[But he is still the lord of Sky City. 】Kuntz does have a good self-control ability, he is still holding a meeting with a blank face, but in fact, he is laughing in his heart 【That guy didn't even become a god, hahahahaha! 】

This guy who plotted and conspired everywhere, what did he plot against himself?A ghost that devoured the bodies and souls of descendants one after another?This guy who has shown himself to be very cunning and tough in several appearances is actually just a stupid coward.

【Ha ha ha ha! ] Butler J also smiled [I'll give you a thumbs up, the angle is tricky, but it's extremely correct. 】

Monroe used to have a teleportation array directly leading to the Swan City of the Duchy of Manton, but after the Duchy of Manton was divided, the teleportation array was closed, and Albert could only come out from another city. Flying directly with people, when he returned to Swan City, there were already people waiting for him here.This is also a matter of course, after all, there are more than 300 people in Albert's business.

"Mr. Manton, my friend, it is such a pleasure to see you again." James Moorfien, a guy who is not very familiar with Albert, is also the younger brother of the current Grand Duke Moorfien Son, he hovered in mid-air, and opened his arms to Albert from a distance, looking enthusiastic as if an old friend was reunited.

"Mr. Morphin, as far as I know, a few years ago, you said that you had eliminated the traitors of the Manton family. As long as I want, I can come back to inherit the Manton family at any time."

James's smile is still so warm and sincere: "Of course, as long as you come back, the Manton's house is yours at any time. Now I'm here, just to take care of the family property temporarily for my good friend."

"You said that you would take good care of Manton's territory while we were away, but it seems that you didn't take care of it very well." Albert looked down.

Swan City, this city has such a name, it is conceivable that she is elegant, noble and clean, but now all of that is a thing of the past.Now below them is a large area of ​​dark and dirty city, the streets are full of sewage, lifeless homeless people lie in the garbage on both sides of the street, and occasionally people pass by, either in a hurry, or It's numb and sluggish.Only the area around the castle was still as clean as before, and there were loud music and laughter coming from the castle.

"I'm really sorry, but you should know that the education we have received since childhood is different, and the management methods are also different." James' smile restrained, looking a little regretful, and full of apology, "I try my best I can maintain the order of this territory, but I'm also sorry, after all, I can't compare with Grand Duke Manton... Gods!"

The figure of Albert drawing his sword passed by, and the gemstone brooch on James' collar shattered. This is a protective magical alchemy item.

The protective object had just shattered, and the cage composed of chains constructed by magic power was closing in on him.A more dazzling magical light exploded from James' body, and the chain shattered. James had disappeared from midair, and instantly appeared above the original Manton family castle.

Around James, who was in a state of distress, a strong member of the Moorphin family appeared in a flash.

"Albert...we have no intention of being an enemy of Meng Luofei!" James hid behind the strong man, patting the debris on his body after the shattered treasure.

"On the land of Manton, attacking the head of the Manton family, I can think that you declare war on my Manton family!" James' attitude was a little too humble, which would only make Albert more vigilant.He waved his hand, and the whip condensed by the light slashed at James.

The khaki-colored barrier rose to block the whip.

"We can all negotiate! We are indeed willing to return the land!" James shouted loudly.

Albert asked very honestly, "What are you discussing?"

In fact, he had realized that something was very wrong--when had this happened with the Moorphines?

He could only play dumb as much as possible so that the situation would go according to plan.

The strong man of the Manton family beside Albert rushed forward. The Manton family entered Monroe quietly, but they were by no means poor and white.They took with them vast amounts of wealth, and all the hands they could.The power of magic collided in the sky, so that the clear sky began to rumble with thunder.

The Morphine family guards stationed in Swan City aroused the army formation, and the knights who had been waiting for a long time beside Albert also rushed up.

James yelled again and again to talk!

There is no doubt that he is at a disadvantage. Although the Moorphin family has given him a lot of power, it is only used for defense after all.The manpower brought by Albert is equivalent to nearly one-third of the Manton family's strength at its peak.And they all lived in Mengluofei for a long time, and successfully added a layer of "Technological Magic BUFF".Both the strong man and the knights below are equipped with equipment that the outside world does not have.His strength was completely suppressed and beaten, but the Manton family didn't kill him, so the two sides were in a stalemate.

Albert looked at James, emptied his ears and made himself a deaf man.

According to the original plan, they wanted the Morphine family to return to their home for help, so they didn't kill them.Although they were all killed, the Murphy family would definitely find out that something was wrong, but Albert never thought that he could kill them all.But now it seems that even if he can do it, he doesn't want to do it. Even now, he has a ridiculous idea - what if they are too scared to come out?

The reason why this kind of thinking is ridiculous is that Monroe Feike has always regarded the Moorfien family as an opponent who should be vigilant and vigilant.

"Meng Luofei is the overlord of the northwest, and the lord of Meng Luofei is the great Sun Lord! We, the Moorfien family, do not mean any offense! Of course, we also respect the Manton family! We are honored, the Moorfien family and the Manton family The Torn family has been allies and in-laws for many years!!!" James screamed even with obvious crying, "have mercy!"

Albert: -_-||Is this necessary?

Albert was indeed not familiar with James, but he knew that James was not a coward. He had the cunning and cruelty that most of the Moorfin family had.Then he put on such an appearance, Albert could only understand that he was deliberately showing weakness.

Albert gave the order to suspend the attack, and the Morphin family also stopped the attack immediately. The two sides had changed from a fierce confrontation to a quiet confrontation in an instant.

Albert looked at James, his expression was very strange, and James, who was looking at him from a distance, was a little terrified by him.

"Are you... uh... afraid of Meng Luofei?"

James canceled the layers of magic shield: "I thought you were insulting me to ask such an obvious question. But I was surprised to find that you really didn't know. So, I The answer is—yes, of course, the Morphines are afraid of Munrophy. But we are absolutely afraid out of respect."

Albert: "..."

"Please don't look at me with that dazed expression." James rolled his eyes in a not-so-noble manner, "Don't you know better than me? Monroe's goggles are as ridiculous as this one The name, so that the first time I heard it, I thought it was some kind of newly researched magic chicken?"

(Player: Hey! Are you polite?)

"But they are getting stronger and stronger, they have a terrifying number, and they can be resurrected infinitely. Gods, what kind of monsters are those... Please don't get me wrong, that is my compliment. It is really a compliment." Speaking of this, James even looked a little self-defeating, "You obviously don't know what us ex-Sherfer nobles think of Monroe Fei?

The first is 'too lucky, we are far away from Monroe.According to the unique way of expansion shown by Meng Luofei, we should not be on their development route... right? '

The other is 'Too bad, we're so close to Monroe, so, is it really worth giving everything to Monroe to keep some property?Or run away with our present possessions?All in all, it's a tough choice. '

Morphin used to be the first idea, and I have to admit that we first attacked the Manton Territory to occupy the territory.But then...we really had the idea of ​​looking after your home. After all, if a piece of territory is left alone, it will become a paradise for robbers in just one year.

Moreover, the minerals I have reclaimed here in the past few years and the taxes collected have not been embezzled at all.I even used my own money for the dance! "

According to the descriptions of the gejigejis that he came into contact with, Albert now felt that a group of crows flew overhead screaming.

Albert: What, how?He actually felt that he had "[-] million points" and was pitiful.

——He suspected that James was lying to him. He didn't feel that Monroe had grown into such a terrifying behemoth.Is it because you are in it, so you can't feel it?But there is no need for James to lose the face of the nobility and cheat in front of so many knights and masters of the Moorphin family.

Especially from the expressions of those people, Albert also saw the pitiful flattery and pleas of "begging for life". Everyone was afraid of them.

Because Albert had players with him, Kunz, who was able to watch the live broadcast, told the official: I wanted to laugh, but I couldn't help it.

Wan Coughed twice, and asked, "Kuntz, do you want to continue attacking Moorfien?"

"Attack. Since you are ready to occupy it, you can't let everything go to waste." Kunz nodded.

Wan nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Kunz was not fooled by James's momentary pity, he never forgot what the Moorphin family was like.This is still a brutal and fierce noble family, they have never changed.

[The nobles are also very powerful, they immediately know how to do what you like. 】

【Well, no wonder the emperor likes jesters. 】

The funny conversation between Albert and James continued, and James looked at Albert expectantly: "So...can you let us go?"

If he looks like this, Albert nods his head and immediately runs towards his home, without stopping at all.

Albert didn't nod, he shook his head: "No, you can't leave. You can either surrender yourself and become our prisoner. Or continue to fight, maybe, you also have a chance to become our prisoner." He took out the campfire, which was supposed to be our prisoner. Traps are used, but apparently unnecessary.

Looking at the campfire, of course James knew what it was.He also understood that if he didn't become a prisoner after resisting, it didn't mean he could escape, but it meant death.Of course, he also tasted something deeper, and Albert asked desperately, "Are you going to attack the Moorfien's house?"

"Correct."

"I even invited you to my castle as a guest just now, at a dance held with my own money!"

"...if you don't do anything bad in Mantonland, then I will be more than happy to let you live in my house and teach you how to be a law-abiding member of Monroe. My textbook when I went to night school Keep it all the time... Ah, the teaching materials may be different now, but I should be able to help you with your homework. Uh... Maybe I can allow you to organize your property later, seeing that you are automatically surrendering Yes, let you keep some more. Of course, you should know that Monroe is not allowed to keep slaves, so you'd better cancel the slave contract."

"Didn't we discuss it?" James seemed to be struggling.

Albert held up the campfire: "Ten, nine, eight..."

"I surrender."

Albert was cautious, he didn't let his guard down on James because of the "pleasant" conversation just now.All the preferential treatment he gave James and his subordinates was to give them 15 minutes to sort out their property, as long as they didn't do anything too bad in Swan City, they could keep it - of course, What is sorted out is also subject to inspection.

Later, Albert took James, who had already put on the alchemy chain, to other areas of the Manton Territory to persuade him to surrender.

It was thought that the main battlefield would last at least three days, but within one day, the entire territory of Manton had been liberated.

Looking at the result, everyone realized a problem—Monrofei's decision-makers made a serious mistake in their own positioning.Their enemies and friends have always been the gods, the church, and the devil.And the Murphy family was definitely an enemy to be vigilant against in the early stage of Monroe.Even now that they have bulldozed the territories of several grand dukes, they still think that it is because these grand dukes are poor, which is definitely not the case for big families such as the Moorphin family.They even unintentionally regarded them as the same forces as Sky City and many churches.

"Sorry, this is our serious mistake." Wandian sincerely apologized.

"Your civilization is not a magical civilization. This kind of mistake is understandable. Moreover, this mistake just makes us more cautious, and there is nothing wrong with it."

"Thank you. But we were wrong, we were wrong. The salary of the relevant personnel for the next three months should be halved."

No matter ordinary players or official players who work for Monroe, they will be paid, which can be directly used magic power crystallization or upgraded magic power.And in case they are in this class, the salary is very generous.

"Okay." This was a good intention, and Kunz did not refuse.

Three days after Manton was liberated, after people from all walks of life entered Manton, the Morphin family really did not exploit the people of Manton too much.According to the daily routine of the general lord, the criminals are tried once a week, and troops are also sent to eliminate robbers, arrest murderers, and so on.

It's just that they are definitely not hardworking. Corruption incidents have occurred in many places. Taxes are three times higher than when the Manton family ruled. They continue to require miners to leave the mine and exploit miners' commissions.

The miners who had reached a good relationship with the Manton family in the past were of course dissatisfied, and several strikes and even riots broke out.

"Of course I have to suppress this, they don't pay taxes..." James justified himself, "But I went there personally, and I swear, there was absolutely no such thing as looting the village or harming those non-combatants. I also tried my best Order the knights not to hurt anyone."

According to the information obtained from the knight, it is indeed so.But trying not to hurt anyone does not mean that no one can be hurt.And afterward, some miners ran into the forest to become robbers, and when they exterminated the robbers at the Morphine's house, they would not ask them what they were doing before.

And since the Murphy family didn't dare to embezzle the taxes received by Manton, and James could only live with his own money, he gradually became more slack.

Would the populace be better off without someone to govern?it's out of the question.Because when there is a vacuum in the management of legitimate rulers, the illegitimate will reach out.

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