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

Chapter 303 Deep Blue Sapphire Dragon

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“Click, click—”

A chaotic yet dense sound of bones came from afar.

Under the moonlight, thousands of skeleton monsters rushed towards the military camp like a flood bursting its banks.

Their skeletons gleamed a pale white in the moonlight, and faint flames of their souls flickered within their empty eye sockets.

"Raise your shields! Get closer together!"

The soldiers quickly formed ranks amidst shouts, their heavy wooden shields bracing against the gates of the palisade.

Spears emerged from the gaps, a row of sharp, dark tips gleaming coldly.

The torchlight reflected on their sweat-drenched faces, and their breaths were rapid and heavy.

Behind them stood rows of archers, their longbows nocked and bows hanging low, ready to attack at any moment.

The officer stood on the high platform, his eyes fixed ahead. When the white torrent was about 150 meters from the camp, he gave a command.
"Archers prepare!"

"Aim above the center line of the target, tilt your head back 15 degrees!"

"put!"

rustling!
At a command, hundreds of arrows were released from their bows, their sharp, piercing sound cutting through the air!
Arrows rained down, tracing black arcs in the air before slanting into the horde of skeletons!
In an instant, the sound of wooden poles snapping and arrows piercing bones mingled together, and rows of skeleton monsters fell to the ground in a sorry state!
A second volley of arrows followed immediately, followed by another sharp sound, mercilessly reaping the lives of the running skeletons!
Except for the skeletons whose heads were pierced and whose soul fires were scattered, the other skeletons, even if their legs were shot off, would still crawl forward using their arms!

Until the skull was crushed by the skeleton monster behind it!
Arrows rained down in waves, but they still couldn't stop the skeleton monster's advance.

The first wave of skeletons quickly pounced on the fence, their bony claws scratching at the wooden stakes, the sharp sounds sending chills down your spine!
The soldiers braced their shields and thrust their spears forward, easily smashing the heads of the charging skeletons!
This scene immediately relieved the tense soldiers, and smiles appeared on their faces.

Veterans who survived the previous battles against the skeleton monsters said that these monsters' bones were as hard as metal, and ordinary weapons could hardly damage them.

The veterans' words planted seeds of fear in the soldiers' hearts.

But what is happening now has withered the seeds of fear.

The soldiers' morale soared, and they fought with increasing ferocity, making it impossible for the skeleton monsters to breach their defenses.

At this moment, Leon, a soldier of the army, stood on high ground watching the endless stream of skeleton monsters, and couldn't help but frown.

"This skeleton monster is too weak."

Leon's words startled the officer beside him.

—Isn't it good that the skeletons are weak? Does our commander have some kind of peculiar fetish, wanting powerful skeletons to ravage everyone?

However, the officers didn't ask that question, remaining silent and waiting for Leon to continue.

Salido was also somewhat surprised, and asked with a smile, "Commander, do you think these weak skeleton monsters are no match for the strength of our Church of Dawn?"

Luxem understood Leon's meaning, and his brows furrowed as well.

"Yes, too weak."

Lusen explained, "Commander Leon means that the previous two thousand-plus silver skeleton monsters did not pose a threat to our army."

"These skeletons now have weak soul fire and fragile bones. They look like low-level skeletons that ordinary soldiers can easily kill."

"On what grounds do they attack our camp with four thousand soldiers?"

Luxen's words immediately made everyone understand Leon's intentions, but at the same time, they also began to have doubts.

Luxembourg's statement was rather conservative.

Because Leon was the commander, his camp was in the very center, with the noble coalition and two other legions of the empire stationed five miles to the sides.

These skeleton monsters are now like turtles caught in a net, about to be completely wiped out by a three-pronged attack.

Such a suicidal act is incredibly foolish.

"Perhaps this is a conspiracy by the Western Conference."

Leon commanded in a deep voice, "Notify the Third and Fourth Allied Legions, the Roar of the Giant Bear and the Golden Banner Legion, to double their scout teams and thoroughly search the surrounding area for any unusual activity."

"Yes, my lord!"

The officers behind immediately responded and quickly relayed the order.

“Commander-in-Chief, Lord Luxen, you are overcomplicating the undead.”

Salido suddenly spoke, looking at the endless stream of skeleton monsters.
"They are born with a love for slaughtering life and spreading death, which allows them to quickly increase their strength and the entire undead population."

"Actually, you don't need to worry so much."

Salido looked relaxed and suggested, "The necromancer is definitely nearby. Let's send an elite force to find him, and all the problems will be solved."

Salido looked at Leon, "Our Holy Knights of the Church of Dawn can be at the forefront."

Leon didn't speak, but turned his head to look at Lucien on the other side.

"What do you think, Your Excellency Luxembourg?"

Luxem paused for a moment, glanced at Salido, and then slowly spoke.
"If we can find a necromancer, that would be the best solution, and it might be able to completely resolve this problem."

"only……"

Luxen stared ahead hesitantly.

At this moment, his mind was filled with doubts, and he felt that something was wrong.

But it's impossible to tell what the other party's purpose is.

The battle situation was changing rapidly, and Lu Sen dared not hesitate any longer. He gritted his teeth and looked at Leon.

“Commander, I think we can try Bishop Salido’s method.”

"Since you both think this method is feasible, then let's give it a try."

Leon looked at Salido, "You, Bishop Salido, will take the lead, and you will also arrange the composition of the team!"

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Not long after, the "decapitation" team was successfully formed.

Four Templar Knights, one high-ranking knight, and three mid-ranking knights.

There was one priest, two deacons, Salido, and Luxen, making a total of thirteen people.

While the skeletons were completely distracted by the soldiers, the group quietly moved along the flank of the valley towards the skeletons' rear.

"Thank you for agreeing with my proposal, Your Excellency Luxembourg."

Salido gazed at the holy emblem in his hand and said in a low voice, "But you shouldn't have come along; it's dangerous for a wizard's apprentice like you."

“I am merely fulfilling my duty, Bishop Salido.”

Luxen replied calmly, "Don't worry, if I die, Dawn won't blame you."

Salido chuckled softly and said nothing more.

Escorted by eight knights, the squad carefully advanced along the edge of the valley.

Occasionally, a few scattered skeletons would spot them and pounce on them, only to be instantly cleaved down by the knight's sword.

The Templars didn't even need to intervene.

The emblem's light gradually grew brighter.

"The evil aura of the undead is growing stronger."

Salido watched the holy emblem's light gradually brighten and said in a deep voice,

"nearby."

“No need for you to tell me, Bishop Salido.”

Lucien pointed to the right front, "Look at the right side of the valley, behind the hillside, isn't there a fire?"

Everyone looked ahead and observed carefully; indeed, a faint red light flashed.

"That must be it!"

Salido ordered, "Sera, go check it out!"

"It's His Excellency the Bishop!"

The leading Templar Knight charged forward quickly, followed closely by the others.

Before they could rush forward, a silver figure suddenly stood in front of them!
This is a skeleton warrior whose bones gleam with a metallic sheen, standing nearly two meters tall, wielding a massive silver two-handed sword.

Darker red flames burned within the hollow eye sockets, creating a sinister and eerie atmosphere.

This silver skeleton monster doesn't look like someone to mess with!

Nevertheless, the Templars charged forward without hesitation, swords drawn.
"Evil spirit, I will purify you!"

The Silver Skull did not back down either, raising its two-handed greatsword to meet the Templar Knight!

"clang!"

A metallic clang rang out, and the Templar Knights were forced back several meters!

At the same time, the skeleton monster's greatsword emitted sizzling smoke, and a black dot appeared on the blade!
"Let's fight together and end it quickly!"

The Templar Knights rushed forward quickly, while the other four knights immediately took out medicine bottles and poured the potion inside onto their swords!

They attacked the silver skeleton from different angles. Whether the blades landed on the skeleton or the swords, they corroded the skeleton like concentrated hydrochloric acid, leaving behind numerous wounds!

The silver skeleton wielded its greatsword, each strike accompanied by a terrifying whistling sound, and each landing created a deep crater in the ground.

But its heavy body couldn't catch the agile knight, and it was quickly cut in half at the waist by the surrounding Templar Knights, falling to the ground with a crack.

Just as the Templar Knights were about to charge forward, a dozen more Silver Skeletons rushed out from behind the hillside!

The senior knight charged forward first, wielding his gleaming longsword and slashing down!
With a crisp "crack," the axe in the hand of the foremost silver skeleton was snapped in two!
The other knights rushed forward to block the oncoming silver skeleton!
Lusen also wanted to cast a spell to relieve the knight's pressure, but suddenly he saw a tall, dark figure run out from behind the hillside and dart into the distant woods!
"He's there!"

Luxen shouted, his lips moving rapidly as he chanted a spell!

At that moment, a ball of light flew out of Salido's hand, streaking across the night sky and exploding in front of the dark figure!

The darkness was instantly illuminated by the interwoven platinum and gold light!

"what!"

The shadowy figure let out a scream and fell to the ground in a sorry state!
Platinum flames clung to his body, causing him to writhe on the ground in pain!

Nevertheless, the shadowy figure quickly got up and fled into the forest!
At this moment, Lusen's spell was completed, and several vines suddenly sprouted from the grass, quickly wrapping around the shadowy figure's feet!

The shadowy figure struggled violently, countless red mists erupting from its hands, causing the vines to wither rapidly! "Divine Imprisonment!"

At this moment, the male priest raised the holy emblem, and golden light formed a chain that firmly bound the shadowy figure's body!

At the same time, the dark figure emitted a sizzling sound and puffs of white smoke!

"what!"

The shadowy figure screamed again, and red mist quickly spread out, rapidly wrapping around the golden chains!

Just as the chains were about to be corroded, a longsword was placed against the witch's neck.

"Don't move, you evil heretic!"

The temple's voice was filled with majesty: "Otherwise, the holy light of our Lord will turn you to ashes!"

"I surrender."

A slightly hoarse female voice rang out, and without any hesitation, she knelt on the ground.
"Don't kill me, I'm willing to do anything."

Another Templar Knight cautiously stepped forward and ripped open the woman's robe.

His withered, shriveled face wore a fawning smile, so ugly it sent chills down your spine.

Salido turned his head away with a pained expression, his disgust undisguised.
"Wear your hat and cover your ugly face."

Salido commanded, "Then have your skeletons stop attacking and immediately lie down and sleep."

"no problem."

The woman smiled and readily agreed.

The next moment, all the skeletons on the battlefield stood there, stunned.

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It was early morning, and the sky was just beginning to lighten.

The eastern horizon was just beginning to lighten with the first hint of dawn.

The imperial army camp was shrouded in morning mist, and the air was filled with the damp scent of dew.

On the open ground in front of the commander's tent, several officers stood with Luxen on one side, while Salido stood on the other side with the Templars.

"Your name, title, and position."

Leon sat in the main seat, staring at the woman kneeling on the ground, and asked in a cold voice.

The woman slowly raised her head, the smile on her face making her appearance even more eerie.
"Lomisa Redbone, Your Excellency Commander."

Romisa answered without hesitation, her voice hoarse: “I was once a priest of the Church of Magic and Death.”

Leon nodded slightly and looked at Lusen.

This is similar to what the Dawn Society investigated before.

The Church of Magic and Death is an ancient church that worships the goddess of magic and death.

Does that god control magic, death, and beauty? Believers often wield necromancy, which aligns with Romissa's identity.

However, that god had already perished in ancient times, so it was impossible for Lomisa to still be able to control necromancy through faith.

"So you're now a necromancer apprentice?" Lucien asked.

"Yes, Your Excellency the handsome wizard."

Romisa looked up at Lucien, her eyes filled with deep pain.

“I can no longer feel the presence of my Lord. My Lord has abandoned us believers.”

Lomisa's voice trembled, like that of an abandoned orphan filled with despair and helplessness.
"I can only learn necromancy to regain those familiar powers."

Seeing Romisa's exaggerated appearance, Leon frowned in disgust.
"Stop your ugly performance, necromancer. No one here will pity you."

"So you're now working for the Western Conference? Who specifically hired you?"

Leon pressed on impatiently, "And why did the Western Alliance suddenly invade our empire?"

Many people in the Shattered Rock Empire felt that this was not an ordinary invasion, but the answer remained unclear.

"The kings of the Western Conference promised me a generous reward."

Lomisa answered crisply, "Body and soul."

"The bodies of soldiers who die on the battlefield are mine to use, even knights, and there are also precious magical materials as extra rewards."

Many people around turned pale upon hearing this.

"They are all warriors, they are all heroes!"

One of the officers couldn't take it anymore and roared angrily, "You actually used them as raw materials!"

"They were warriors in life."

Lomisa shrugged calmly, "After death, all that remains is flesh and blood with energy."

"I kill you!"

The officer drew his longsword and roared as he charged forward, scaring Romisa into scrambling away.
"Commander-in-Chief, I'm telling the truth! Please don't kill me!"

"The Western Alliance is weaving a massive conspiracy!" Romisa shouted anxiously.

"calm!"

Leon stared at the officer with a grim expression. "Get down!"

The officer took a deep breath and sheathed his sword.
"I'm sorry, Commander, I've offended you. I'll go back and take the thirty lashes myself!"

After speaking, the officer gave a slight salute, turned, and withdrew.

Leon looked at Lomisa and asked in a deep voice, "Now tell me, what is the Western Alliance's conspiracy?"

Romisa knelt down again and asked cautiously, "Can I exchange my life for telling you?"

"That depends on His Majesty's decision."

Leon's voice softened slightly as he advised, "But if you tell the truth, I will plead for you."

"This……"

Lomisa hesitated for a moment, a sly glint in her eyes.

“Then I must see His Majesty in person and ask for his forgiveness.”

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The rock ridges evolved in caves on the cliffs of the eastern coast.

When Rhodes arrived, Rock Ridge had already awakened and was playing with some iron ore with its claws.

Unlike Frost and Thunder, Rock Ridge was very well-behaved after awakening, not intimidating the guards, and quietly waiting for Rhodes.

The only outrageous thing he did was fly to the iron mine and steal a lot of iron ore to stuff into his stomach.

Upon seeing Rhodes arrive, Rock Ridge immediately pressed its head against the ground and slowly approached.

“Good, Rock Ridge, I like obedient dragons like you.”

Rod nodded in satisfaction and began to examine the rock ridge carefully.

The scales on the rock ridge have now crystallized, resembling deep blue sapphire ore, and make a tinkling sound when tapped.

Unsurprisingly, wings also sprouted from the rocky spine of the half-dragon.

The wing skeleton looks very thick and heavy, and the outer edge and wing membrane are also crystallized feather-like, like layers of deep blue sapphire fragments pieced together to form a translucent hard membrane.

"beautiful!"

Vivian's eyes shone as she carefully examined the rock ridge, even reaching out to touch it.

"What kind of dragon is this, sir?"

Vivian asked curiously.

"Gem Dragon?"

Rod said uncertainly.

Judging from the shape of the rock ridge, it should be the Gem Dragon.

However, judging from the scales, it's probably not entirely true.

"Yes, it does look like it's made of gemstones!"

Vivian looked at Rhodes with expectant eyes, "My lord, can I ride the Rock Ridge from now on?"

"It's best not to. You've always ridden Frost, so Rock Ridge should belong to your sister."

Rhodes looked at Rock Ridge. "Of course, I won't stop Rock Ridge if it's willing."

Rock Ridge is larger than Frost and Thunder, and its length can reach about eight meters.

It looks a bit thinner and longer than those two dragons, but riding it will definitely not be a problem.

The ridge is now a deep blue overall, which, although somewhat dark, is still Avril's favorite shade of blue.

Therefore, Rhodes would prefer to leave the Rock Ridge to Avril.

"Would you like to, Rockridge?" Vivian asked excitedly as she leaned closer, trying to win her over.

Rock Ridge glanced at her, circled around Rhodes, and silently took two steps back, distancing himself from Vivian.

"It seems it rejected you."

A smile involuntarily appeared on Rod's face as he stroked the sensible rock ridge.

Ignoring Vivian's helpless expression, Rhodes leaned close to Rock Ridge's head and asked,

"Do you have dragon's breath?"

The massive dragon head on the rock ridge twitched slightly.

"Great!"

Rhodes was even happier, patting the dragon head on the rock ridge.
"Let's go, let's give it a try!"

(End of this chapter)