Divine Kingship

Chapter 633 Rebels Don't Dream of Thunderstorms

Tanl at the front met with messengers from the local rebels.

The messenger delivered a letter to Tanl.

Tanl did not take it immediately. Instead, he had someone check the security of the letter first before taking it and quickly scanning its contents.

The message was that since General Tanl had been slow to quell the rebellion, he would inevitably be held accountable by Rand. It would be better to accept their surrender now, which would benefit everyone.

Tanl sneered inwardly.

These people have some pretty good ideas.

Indeed, it would take him a long time to deal with these local nobles who dared to defy His Majesty Rand's rule.

Compared to their past record of quickly resolving battles, the current situation is indeed not very impressive.

But Tanl didn't care at all.

Although it might sound arrogant, Tanl was absolutely certain that unless he actually rebelled or the mole was exposed, His Majesty Rand would definitely stand by his side.

Even if His Majesty Rand punishes him for his poor performance in battle, Tanl can accept it completely.

Compared to His Majesty Rand's punishment, it was even more intolerable for Tanl to keep these nobles who would harm His Majesty Rand's rule in place.

Tanl's decision to infiltrate the "nest" and work under His Majesty Rand's orders was certainly not for power, money, or status.

Tanl knew very well what he was supposed to do by infiltrating the "nest".

What he wanted to do was to put Rand's ideals into practice and change this cold and cruel world.

As His Majesty Rand said, at least try to prevent those who are willing to work hard from freezing or starving to death.

This is what the Church of the Torch's justice has overlooked in the past. Tanl believes that His Majesty Rand can change the world, so he absolutely cannot tolerate these nobles who dare to defy Rand's will acting like disgusting fleas here.

He would never tolerate any potential threat to the implementation of His Majesty Rand's will because of so-called politics, reputation, or interests.

After reading the letter, Tanl put it back in the envelope and returned it to the messenger.

“I’ve read the contents of the letter; you don’t need to go back to deliver it,” Tan’er said.

The envoy's expression changed drastically: "In war between two armies, envoys are not to be killed!"

"Don't worry, we're not going to kill you. You just don't need to reply. We won't agree to the surrender of nobles. We'll only agree to the surrender of commoners and soldiers. Afterwards, your lord will come to our jail with you. Of course, if His Majesty Rand doesn't want to give them a chance to work hard, then they might be hanged."

The messenger wanted to try to say a few words to fulfill his duty as a messenger, but Tanl did not give him a chance to speak again.

The envoy was quickly taken away by the guards in the camp.

Just then, a messenger appeared before Tanl.

He was Rand's messenger.

"What are His Majesty Rand's orders?" Tanl's attitude changed from indifference to respect.

This respect was directed at Rand, not at the messenger.

"Lord Tanl, His Majesty Rand said he will personally lead the Kingdom's First Knights to assist you, and they should arrive soon," the messenger replied.

Tanl smiled.

He summoned back the envoys of the rebellious nobles who had been escorted away.

The rebellious nobles' envoy, seeing Tanl's face soften, assumed that Tanl had changed his mind and was about to accept surrender.

But just as the messenger opened his mouth to speak, he heard Tanl say, "You were supposed to wait for a while, but now you don't have to. Your lord will appear here soon, though he may also turn into a corpse."

The envoy's eyes narrowed slightly.

Why did Tanl say that?
Could it be that powerful reinforcements have appeared here?
Just now, Tanl also firmly stated that he would fight to the end against the local rebellious nobles, that is, his lord, no matter what.

But Tanl clearly knew that he couldn't possibly breach the castles defended by these nobles in a short time.

But now their attitude has changed.

"Yes, what happened?" the envoy asked.

At this point, Tanl didn't mind offering an explanation: "His Majesty Rand's First Order of Knights is about to arrive."

The envoy was somewhat puzzled. Everyone had heard of the reputation of the First Knights of the Moon Phase Kingdom. Such a flying legion was a nightmare to deal with on the battlefield, but it might not be very effective in sieges.

Tanl was certainly aware of the progress of the Sanctuary's military research, and this time he was clearly going to test the power of the Thunder Hammer.

“Hahaha.” Tanl didn’t offer any further explanation. He simply laughed a few times and then said, “Later, come with me to watch His Majesty Rand defeat the enemy.”

……

Just as the messenger told Tanl.

Rand and the Kingdom's First Knights indeed arrived very quickly.

Meanwhile, the local nobles remained entrenched in their castles, awaiting the messenger's reply.

"Is it possible that Tanl might not accept our agreement?"

"Unlikely. As a general and a duke of the Moon Phase Kingdom, he's already in a precarious position. The Moon Phase Kingdom is currently in a very unstable period, and Rand is bound to be very sensitive. Tanl would never do this at a time like this..."

While the nobles in the castle were discussing the situation.

Suddenly someone exclaimed, "What is that?!"

The nobles looked in the direction of the exclamation.

Those were dark clouds that blotted out the sky.

In reality, in terms of sheer numbers, they are far from being able to blot out the sky.

But when flocks of winged, scaled dragonblood eagles appeared in the sky.

The vibrations from the flapping of those wings were enough to instill fear in any creature that perceived the threat.

"It's the First Knights Order of the Moon Phase Kingdom!"

"Be alert, be alert, don't panic. These knights' mounts can only fly; they don't pose much of a threat to our castle."

The ability to fly certainly brings advantages, as it eliminates the castle's inherent height advantage. It also allows you to drop stones from the sky, and shooting arrows from high to low will also receive a boost.

However, flying mounts themselves cannot carry much weight.

Arrows were ineffective against the castle.

As for stones? No flying knight would carry stones.

Soon the flying knights drew near.

The flying knights are far more terrifying when they get close than when they are from a distance.

Even while flying in the sky, these knights maintained their formation. To reduce weight, they didn't wear much armor, but their serious and orderly demeanor still exuded a sense of pressure.

Many of the castle garrison soldiers were terrified, and some even ran around the castle in panic, but they were quickly killed by the nobles' garrison.

"Don't be afraid, they're just trying to intimidate us! Archers, fire!" roared the nobleman in the castle.

Although the nobles did not realize before the rebellion that they had no way out, that Tanl was determined to destroy them completely, they foolishly believed that traditional aristocratic politics would work.

But the fact that they've managed to hold out against Tanl until now demonstrates their considerable military skill. No nobleman lacking confidence in their own military capabilities would dare to rebel in the territory of Rand, a formidable military expert.

The nobleman's personal archers fired their arrows.

Countless arrows shot towards the charging Dragonblood Eagle Knight.

But at that moment, the Dragonblood Knights made an incomprehensible turn and ascend, and the arrows could only graze beneath them without hitting them.

At this moment, Rand also gave the order.

"Everyone, prepare Thunder Hammer!" Rand roared.

The knights of the First Knights Order of the Moon Phase Kingdom each took out a thunder hammer that shimmered with lightning from the insulated pocket of their satchels.

The Thunder Hammer might cause a slight tingling sensation due to its technical flaws, but no rider was swayed by it.

"What is that?" soldiers shouted again from inside the castle. They had also seen the lightning flashing in the hands of the Dragonblood Eagle Knights in the sky.

"Everyone, fire!" Rand roared the order immediately afterward.

Under the horrified gazes of the nobles and soldiers in the castle below, countless small warhammers, crackling with lightning, spun down from the sky.

A buzzing sound, like birdsong, echoed through the sky.

The activated Thunder Hammer crackled with lightning, and countless currents converged with the hammer to form a lightning net.

Now the local nobles and soldiers know what this is.

The lightning net constructed by the Thunder Hammer rained down on the castle.

The surging power of thunder roared across the stubborn stones that formed the castle.

Then came flying stones and blood and flesh.

Violent explosions and screams began to rise and fall, turning the once quiet world into a cacophony.

Blood-red smoke rose up, then dissipated due to the strong wind.

Soon the accompanying national representatives saw the scene below.

The once sturdy and intact castle is now riddled with holes, and many of the garrison soldiers on the castle have turned into charred corpses. Those who are not dead are lying on the ground, howling and convulsing.

But Rand remained ruthless.

He continued, "Mage, prepare the magic."

The mage troops of the Kingdom's First Knights raised their standard-issue staffs.

The sky once again shimmered with a magical pale blue light.

Several of the more level-headed rebel nobles were calling for the mages in the castle to retaliate.

However, the buff from the standard staff makes the spellcasters' casting speed much faster, and the mages in the sky start preparing to cast spells first.

Therefore, while the mages on the ground were still preparing, the magic orb in the sky fell down.

Casting spells requires preparation, unlike the Thunder Hammer which can be pulled out and used immediately, but its power is not much different from the Thunder Hammer.

Mages are more functional, and their magic power is probably not a consumable item; it can be replenished after use.

After being bombarded by the Thunder Hammer and the Mage's Magic Orb, many sections of the city walls had collapsed and were no longer protective.

If the enemy is still able to resist at this point, Rand will order a second round of bombardment with the Thunder Hammer.

However, these enemies were clearly stunned by the bombing and no longer capable of resisting.

Rand then ordered the knights of the First Knights Order of the Moon Phase Kingdom to stand by, while he himself gracefully led his personal guard squad and rode the Dragonblood Eagle to land on the still flat ground of the castle.

Subsequently, the representatives of various countries who came to watch the war, along with Rand, rode their Dragonblood Eagles to the top of the castle and stopped.

Unlike Rand's elegance and naturalness, most of the representatives from these countries were somewhat taken aback.

They certainly wondered what Rand's secret weapon looked like.

What kind of amazing thing could give Rand the confidence to end the local rebellion in just a few days?

Now they have witnessed the power of this secret weapon.

It is clearly a magical weapon, containing the power of thunder.

It can be launched instantly, unlike magic which requires chanting.

Representatives from various countries are aware of the changes such weapons could bring to the battlefield, but fortunately they are not too worried at the moment.

These thunder hammers are clearly magical weapons, and everyone knows how expensive magical weapons are.

Such expensive magical weapons are certainly not something that can be deployed in the military, so the fact that Rand could produce so many at once is already quite surprising to them.

The representatives from various countries knew that RAND's invitation to watch him quell the rebellion was undoubtedly a show of force to convince the still wavering nations of RAND's judgment and prevent any country from taking passive action in the face of the plague.

And now, they have witnessed it.

The good thing is that such things are bound to be expensive, and RAND will definitely not use them unless absolutely necessary.

Otherwise, their first concern would be the extent of RAND's threat to the world.

"Is there anyone in charge still alive?" Rand asked loudly.

The soldiers and nobles who were still alive looked at Rand with horrified eyes as he dismounted from the Dragonblood Eagle.

In the past, they always thought that the First Knights of the Moon Phase Kingdom of Rand were just a group of knights who could fly, but now it seems that this is not the case at all.

Soon, a nobleman stood up shakily to indicate that he was the one in charge.

"I am." The nobleman dared not meet Rand's gaze.

Before the rebellion, they thought they could use the cost of suppressing the rebellion to force Rand to acknowledge their rule over the region and cease interfering with their governance.

And now it's all over.

"Bring your men out to surrender, and I'll arrange a quick and painless death for you," Rand said with a chuckle.

Rand's smile was undoubtedly like a devil in the eyes of this rebellious nobleman.

But he clearly has no other choice now.

A swift death was already a mercy from Rand, since rebellion is something that rulers abhor.

"Then let's go." Rand led his men back onto the Dragonblood Eagle and headed towards Tanl's military camp, which surrounded the city.

What if these nobles want to put up a stubborn resistance after Rand leaves?
Rand was not worried at all, because the city walls were now practically riddled with holes and could no longer stop Tanl's advance.

At this moment, Tanl also looked with a smile at the messenger beside him who was watching King Land's defeat of the enemy.

"Now you know how powerful His Majesty Rand is, right? I'll arrange for you to do some work persuading the surrounding towns to surrender. If you do well, your labor reform years will be reduced." Tanl waved his hand, signaling his men to take the envoy away.

At this moment, the messenger was still dumbfounded upon witnessing the Thunder Hammer.

After checking the crystal that recorded the Thunder Hammer's destruction of the enemy, Tanl straightened his clothes and went to greet Rand.

(End of this chapter)