I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Chapter 291 Breakup
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"This is not an easy thing, darling."

Avril frowned slightly upon hearing about the witchcraft of human modification.
"Necromantic magic can be very dangerous, especially to the living. A slight mistake can lead to irreversible consequences."

"We can try some tests on animals first, and then test them on death row inmates once we are confident."

Rhodes' attitude was somewhat resolute.

"Improving physical fitness can be done gradually, but stability must be absolutely guaranteed."

“Honey, I’m not questioning your decision,”

Avril carefully chose her words.
"But I know that Black Pine Ridge is growing stronger every day, and everything is developing,"

"Perhaps we don't need to consider this risky research into witchcraft?"

"No, Avril, we need to."

Rhodes looked at Avril and patiently explained, "We need a stronger knight, Avril."

"If they rely solely on their own cultivation, the strength of Black Pine Ridge will always be limited and will progress very slowly."

"Even the knights of the Winter Knights are only slightly better than those elite veterans."

"If they encounter knights with better weapons and more combat experience, they are simply no match for them."

"For example, that high-ranking knight, Madrei."

“My dear, the Empire doesn’t have that many high-ranking knights…”

Avril wanted to say something more, but seeing the increasingly serious expression on Rod's face, she finally nodded.

"Okay, honey, I'll study this carefully and find a feasible solution."

Avril's gaze returned to the notebook spread out on the table. "It mentions organ modification and enhancement, as well as organ transplantation."

"There should be some methods that meet your requirements."

Avril added, "But I'm not sure."

"Thank you dear."

Rod said seriously, "I don't know exactly what to do, but perhaps you can help Durant solve his broken hand problem."

Rodburn wanted to build an iron hand for Durant, but given Black Pine Ridge's current strength, that would only be a fake hand or a sharp blade.

This is why Rod didn't give it to Durant.

“Okay, I’ll look into it.” Avril nodded.

Rod put his arm around Avril and said softly, somewhat apologetically, "I understand what you meant, but I think we can't always look at the present."

“Sometimes I have nightmares where terrible enemies rush into our territory, slaughter our people, plunder our property, and plunge everyone into the shadow of death and flames.”

Rhodes sighed softly, cupping Avril's face in his hands, "Even you were taken away."

Rhodes' previous life on Earth had a deeply humiliating history.

I'll always feel uneasy if I don't have the power to crush the whole world.

But Rod couldn't say that; he could only explain it as a dream.

"I'm sorry, darling, I didn't know that the duties of a lord would put so much pressure on you."

Avril hugged Rhodes comfortingly, then let go, looking at him intently.

Is this an omen?

"do not know."

Rhodes shook his head. "But I swear, I will never let anyone hurt you or my people."

"Having a lord like you is a blessing for all of us."

Avril looked at Rhodes and gently kissed his lips.

"My lord, Lord Durant requests an audience..."

The fox woman had just walked in when she immediately turned her back. "I'm sorry, sir, I shouldn't have come in."

"It's nothing, Fischer."

Rod released Avril and ordered, "Let Durant in."

"Yes, Lord Lord."

The fox woman nodded in response and quickly went out to relay the order.

"Your Excellency, Baron."

Durant bowed and reported, "Gunler has captured one high-ranking knight, two junior knights, seventeen soldiers, and various weapons and armor, which have been brought back by Sao."

“Gunner is now awaiting your next instructions.”

Rhodes nodded in satisfaction. "After this battle, they'll probably all be on their guard."

"Yes, sir,"

Durant nodded. "The news coming back from the front says that the other army is being very cautious in the west, while the villagers in the eastern villages have begun to move to nearby towns."

"It's a pity we can't send troops to attack directly, otherwise we would have gained even more."

Rod was somewhat unwilling, so he stopped Madrei's steps there.

Such a valuable title should not be wasted like this.

"Let Gunle come back and rest for two days, then head west."

Rhodes ordered Durant, "Don't forget that Madre was trained by the Coldblade family. We can't let the Falcon family suffer the most."

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Eagle Ridge has returned to peace.

But the atmosphere at Eagle's Fortress grew increasingly heavy.

Inside the castle's drawing room, the harsh shouts sent shivers down the spines of the servants outside.
"Why is it that the Falcon family has lost so many elites, yet he is still standing here?"

Ruris's finger trembled as she pointed at Knight Cook.

Her eyes burned with rage, and her voice was shrill and piercing.
"Tell me, Sirlo, is this the help you speak of?"

"Bringing a bunch of useless trash to waste the Falcon Clan's food supply?!"

Knight Cook slowly took a step forward.

“Your Excellency, such accusations would make a high-ranking knight feel very uncomfortable.”

Cook remained calm, his lazy voice carrying a strange hint of sarcasm.
"At least, my decision saved the lives of more of your soldiers."

"If your decision is truly correct, none of my soldiers will lose their lives!"

Ruris strode forward angrily, her finger almost poking Cook's nose.

"You have caused our Falcon family to lose a high-ranking knight!"

"High-ranking knight!"

The death of Salen was a great loss to the Falcon family.

The Falcon family spent a great deal of resources and time to train him into a qualified high-ranking knight.

He was supposed to fill the void in the family's fighting strength after the death of Earl Falcon and become a sharp weapon to deter enemies.

Now all of this has vanished into thin air.

"And you, this so-called commander, just lead your army to hide in the mountains!"

Ruris's voice grew increasingly shrill.
"Using the pretext of a search, they cowered like cowards!"

“That’s a strategic necessity, Your Excellency,” Cook said without changing his expression.

"Tactics, huh?"

Ruris gave a cold laugh, took a deep breath, and slowly opened her mouth.

"I understand now. This was a conspiracy orchestrated by your Cold Blade family from the very beginning!"

"Everything you've done is to reignite the conflict between the Falcon Family and Blackpine Ridge, in order to weaken your neighbor!"

Ruth's words were like cold water poured on hot coals, instantly freezing the atmosphere in the entire living room.

Xiluo's expression changed drastically, and Cook couldn't help but frown.

This statement signifies a fundamental shift in Ruris's attitude towards the Coldblade family, and the relationship between the two families is likely to deteriorate.

"Your Excellency, please believe me, this is absolutely not the intention of the Cold Blade family!"

Xiluo explained with a serious expression:

“Before we begin our collaboration, I have clearly explained our objectives to you.”

"Our operation this time is entirely aimed at Baron Rhodes, with the goal of weakening the overall strength of Blackpine Ridge!"

"Moreover, it wasn't just you who suffered losses this time; the Cold Blade family also lost two high-ranking knights!"

After saying that, Sirlo stared intently at Ruris.

"is it?"

A cold smile curled at the corner of Ruris's lips.
"Who can prove that Madreh's attack here was not carried out on your orders?"

"Otherwise, how could they have known so accurately about the weaknesses in the Knights of Salon's defenses?"

“Your Excellency Baron Ruris Falcon, please cease these baseless accusations.” Sirlo’s expression grew increasingly serious as he solemnly explained:
“I have never hidden anything in our previous conversations.”

“If this really is a conspiracy, we have no reason to let you know so many secrets.”

"Heh, who really knows what happened?"

Ruris completely ignored Silo's explanation and waved her hand impatiently.
"No matter what you say, it won't solve the problem. Get out, you're not welcome here."

Her voice was resolute.

"Your Excellency, Baron."

Xiluo frowned and opened his mouth as if to say something.

He gave Ruris a deep look, but ultimately chose to remain silent.

Xiluo nodded slightly in a brief greeting, then turned and strode toward the door.

Knight Cook shrugged, his face still showing that indifferent expression, and followed Sirlo outside.

The heavy wooden door slammed shut behind them with a dull thud.

The reception room fell into dead silence.

Ruris let out a long sigh and slumped into the chair as if all her strength had been drained.

She lowered her head, rubbed her forehead, and fell into deep thought.

A gentle breeze blew in through the skylight, causing the curtains to sway slightly.

After a long while, the door to the reception room was pushed open from the outside again.

"My lord, I see that your guests have all left."

A young man, one of Ruris's bodyguards, cautiously entered, his face filled with worry.

"Their expressions are grim... Did something happen?"

"nothing."

Ruris looked up, her face showing signs of fatigue.
"It was just getting rid of some useless trash."

Ruris's gaze turned serious.

“Beoka, I need you to do something very important for me.”

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On the barren plains of Black Pine Ridge.

The midday sun was suffocating.

Yorick, whose feet were shackled with heavy iron chains, struggled to move each step as the carriage slowly pulled him along.

The lack of water and the scorching sun made Yorick's mind go blank.

He couldn't remember how many days ago it was before he and his soldiers were rescued from the clutches of that madman, Madre.

Then it fell into the hands of the Knights of Sao and became a slave of Black Pine Ridge.

There's no real difference; they're all slaves.

"Give me water! I want to drink water!"

Lying on the carriage, Salen shouted with all his might, "I am a high-ranking knight, a senior member of the Falcon family, you cannot treat me like this!"

Salun's voice was shrill and lacked any semblance of the demeanor of a high-ranking knight.

"Send my message back to Eagle Ridge, and you can get at least a hundred, no, two hundred gold coins!"

"Hurry up, you idiots, or I'll die and you'll suffer a huge loss."

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Salun, who was injured, spoke weakly.

His shouts didn't bring him a water bag, but rather a tattered rag of unknown cleanliness.

"Whether you are valuable, and how much you are worth, will be decided by our lord."

Sitting on his horse, São said coldly without turning his head, "So you won't die until you see the lord."

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

Salen was still struggling, but no one paid him any attention anymore.

Yorick looked silently at the once high-ranking commander in the carriage, without saying a word.

If that high-ranking knight had listened to his advice, perhaps he wouldn't have been trapped in the house without even putting on his armor.

Even if they couldn't withstand Madre's attack, at least they wouldn't be caught and humiliated.

"Hurry up, everyone! We need to reach Frostleaf Town before sunset!"

Sao’s loud voice interrupted Yorick’s thoughts.

Immediately afterwards, the piercing sound of a whip whistle rang in my ears.

Yorick quickened his pace, just like the other slaves, even though he was still in chains.

As it turned out, São's judgment was correct.

Even when the sun was still hanging in the western sky, the group could already clearly see the outline of Frostleaf Town.

As the group drew closer, Yorick couldn't help but stop.

He stood there, eyes wide with disbelief and shock.
"This...this shouldn't be happening in the wasteland!"

The towering city walls stood like an insurmountable barrier in front of them, seemingly blocking everything and inspiring fear in the attacking soldiers.

The other slaves stood frozen in place, staring in shock at the city walls that were even taller than Eagle Town.

Salen, who had been quiet all along, looked at everyone's expressions, reluctantly turned over, and curiously looked back, but his body immediately froze.

"No wonder the Cold Blade Clan is targeting Black Pine Ridge..."

Salen couldn't help but mutter to himself, "Such walls will be the graveyards of countless soldiers."

As a high-ranking knight, Salen knew quite a bit of inside information.

He didn't know why the two families were targeting a mere baron.

Upon seeing the walls of Frostleaf Town, Salon immediately understood everything.

The ten-meter-high city wall represents a large amount of manpower and resources, indicating that Black Pine Ridge's strength is definitely not that of an ordinary newly promoted baron.

Seeing the slaves' reaction, São did not urge them on.

A slight smile played on his lips as he quietly observed the reactions of these people.

Until the messenger came over on his own initiative,

"Lord Sao,"

The messenger bowed and said, "Lord Durant orders that the three knights be brought to the town's dungeon."

"The others are temporarily being held in cages outside the town; they will have a new place to go tomorrow."

The town of Frostleaf had been surrounded by a stockade, with slaughterhouses, training grounds, and rest areas for merchants and their entourage all located outside the town.

The patrolling soldiers and some insignificant slaves would spend the night in the outer villages.

"OK, all right."

Sao nodded and waved to his deputy without any hesitation.

The latter immediately understood and took the ordinary slave away.

São then personally escorted the three knights into Frostleaf Town.

Meanwhile, in the manor hall, Rhodes had received Durant's report and was quietly considering how to deal with a high-ranking knight like Salen.

Even excluding Madre, Rhodes has two.

“My Lord, perhaps we should try to persuade them to surrender.”

Durant suggested, "It's difficult, but worth a try."

Rhodes remained silent, still deep in thought.

"Although from the reports of Gunle and Sao, this Salon did not sound very satisfactory."

Durant couldn't help but reiterate, "But even as a frontline fighter, he's more suited than anyone else."

“Saron’s loyalty is a problem,”

Rod slowly began, "He's different from Chris; he's not so easy to deal with."

The Falcon family probably doesn't know that this Salen is in Blackpine Ridge yet.

Otherwise, the other party will definitely try every means to redeem the person.

And this Salen will not submit as easily as Chris.

"Ahem, no knight can resist the temptation of increased strength, sir."

Durant coughed lightly to cover his embarrassment, then straightened his back.

"Although it may not sound so glamorous, you have the Seed of Nature and the Knight's Roar Potion, plus some wealth and women."

"I believe that this Salen will be shaken."

　I only recently had the energy to watch the entire military parade again.

　　Those weapons and equipment are truly irresistible to a farming novel author and reader!
　　(Hurry up and write it for me!)
　　
　
(End of this chapter)