Lu Mingfei, become the King of Elden!

Chapter 217 Let this guy clean the toilets!

After obtaining Oreg's ashes, Lu Mingfei rushed to the Round Table Hall and found Rodrik.

After repairing the souls of the three little wolves, Lu Mingfei found that he still had a Lingyi Cemetery Lily of the Valley in his hand, and also strengthened Oreg's soul.

Along the way, he also encountered Edgar and Elena.

Lu Mingfei thought that it wouldn't do for the father and daughter to stay in the round table hall all the time, so he simply let them go to Stoneville via the Great Blessing.

There are now two generals who lost their homeland, as well as the ashes of Ingwell, there at the same time. It is even possible that the two old men have already recaptured the old capital at lightning speed.

In short, it is now a very safe place.

Afterwards, Lu Mingfei went to the Twin Old Women's stall, bought out all the Rune Curves, purchased some supplies, and then wandered around the Round Table Hall, greeting D and Diaros.

"Speaking of which, what about Neferi?"

Lu Mingfei scratched his head.

Since heading to Galid, Neferi has been out of sight for quite some time, which is unusual.

As Baizhi's adopted daughter, she was often sent out by Baizhi to carry out missions, but she would also return regularly to report back. Could it be that their timing of appearance just happened to be off?
"She traveled to Lienia on a mission via the secret passage behind the Stoneville Throne."

Bai Zhi looked up from behind his desk and said in an indifferent tone:

"What do you want from her?"

"Is there a secret passage behind the throne that leads to Lienia?"

Lu Mingfei was surprised, then shook his head:
"It's nothing, I was just worried something might happen to her, after all, she works for you."

Bai Zhi shook his head and said calmly:
"I advised you long ago that on the path to becoming a king, you must discard those useless emotions."

However, although she's a barbarian who only knows how to wield an axe and has no manners, she's still a decent knife, and I can't easily give her up. You don't need to worry about her."

Lu Mingfei shrugged, his golden eyes looking at him:
"Then I'll give you the same advice."

"Don't worry about my business."

Bai Zhi's expression faltered slightly, but he wasn't annoyed. Instead, he let out a low, cold laugh and said:

"You're finally starting to look decent."
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Because he didn't know what the situation was like inside Stoneville, Lu Mingfei didn't rashly teleport directly to the throne.

When he looked out at the city built on the cliff, he was astonished to find that all the flags on the city walls had been replaced with the "Eagle Banner" representing Stoneville, and the "Storm and Dragon Banner" representing the old Storm King's power.

All traces of what once belonged to the Golden Dynasty are no longer visible, at least not outwardly.

It seems these two old men are quite efficient.

He stood before the city gate, which was once again tightly shut. Through the metal bars, he could see the exiled soldiers inside, standing ready for battle, their crossbow bolts aimed at the gate as always.

Now there's trouble.
We can't exactly fight our way in through the back alley, can we?
Just as Lu Mingfei was fretting, a familiar voice came from inside.

"Open the city gates! Open the city gates now!"

Boom boom boom——

The heavy iron gate was slowly raised.

A hunched-over fellow dressed in a tattered yellow robe was seen trotting hurriedly through the shadows of the tall city gate.

His face was pale, and he looked like he was used to hiding. Who else could it be but Gatok?

"Oh my! Welcome back, Lord Lu Mingfei! Welcome, welcome!"

Before the Gatok man had even settled in his seat, he was already rubbing his thin, bony hands together, his face plastered with an almost overflowing fawning smile, as if he had met a great sage. Behind him followed two silent exiled soldiers, which only accentuated his humble demeanor.

"Why are you here?"

Lu Mingfei was slightly taken aback and asked.

“Hehe, sir, you don’t know this,” Gertock quickly bowed, his voice low and slippery, “Now, Stoneville, the storm has been restored.”

Lord O'Neill has temporarily assumed the position of city lord, and Lord Edgar has taken charge of the city's defenses. Both lords know that I... have had the honor of seeing you a few times and recognizing your extraordinary appearance, so they specifically instructed me to wait at the city gate and not to neglect you.

As he spoke, he carefully observed Lu Mingfei's expression.

Lu Mingfei nodded slightly and continued to ask:

"Has the situation in the city completely stabilized?"

"Thanks to you, everything is quite safe."

Gotok bowed even lower, but his tone was filled with reverence:

“All…all those old nobles and diehards who were loyal to the Rodel dynasty have been…uh, cleaned up. Now we have the final say in all the key positions.”

His tone carried a sense of pride:

"Lord O'Neill has already sent messengers to Nimgford and Galid. The news has spread. Anyone who still cares about Storm and is willing to return can come to Stoneville and will be taken care of."

"So to say."

Lu Mingfei seemed to be deep in thought:
"Am I now considered a young city lord or something?"

“No, no, no,” Gotok shook his head repeatedly. “You are the true master of Stoneville. Lord O’Neill said that he is only acting as the city lord temporarily. You are still the true lord of Nymgford!”

"So, does that mean," Lu Mingfei pointed to the two exiled soldiers behind him, "they listen to me too?"

“Yes, yes,” Gotok said obsequiously, “Although their runes have scattered greatly and they have lost their ability to negotiate, they still retain their reason and are naturally completely obedient to you.”

Lu Mingfei nodded in satisfaction.

However, the next moment, he suddenly raised his hand, his fingertips pointing precisely at Gotok himself, who was still smiling obsequiously, and coldly ordered one of the exiled soldiers:
“Very well. Then take him to the dirtiest and smelliest latrine in Stoneville! Make him take a brush and scrub it thoroughly for seven days and seven nights! He’s not allowed to come out until then!”

Gotok's face was like a blooming chrysanthemum that withered instantly, turning into a pile of pale white petals on the ground, and his expression became stiff.

Lu Mingfei stared at his face, which instantly crumbled, and viciously exposed his true colors:

"You think I've forgotten? Huh? Back when I was in the side tower, you always 'coincidentally' passed by, 'accidentally' pushed down a wooden barrel blocking your way, and 'casually' closed the passage door! You even dared to steal the runes I painstakingly collected! Do you really think I don't know anything?!"

With each word he spoke, Gatok's face paled further, and his body trembled violently, like a leaf falling in the wind.

"My lord! My lord, I'm innocent! It's all a misunderstanding! I'm just clumsy..."

Gotok made a final attempt, his voice trembling with a pitiful sob.

But Lu Mingfei was too lazy to listen to his sophistry and simply waved to the exiled soldiers.

The tall, exiled soldier silently stepped forward, like a high wall, and his cold iron hand gripped Gertock's thin shoulder without warning.

"No—my lord! Spare me, my lord! I'll never do it again! I'll never steal your runes again! Please—" Gotok's wails and pleas for mercy quickly faded away as he was mercilessly dragged toward the "battlefield" where he was about to fight for seven days.

Lu Mingfei clapped his hands, as if he had gotten rid of a demon in his heart, and finally felt a little more at ease.

I've been holding this in for a long time.

(End of this chapter)