Lu Mingfei, become the King of Elden!

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Under this immense pressure, Kenneth Hyde stared tremblingly at the silver-armored knight before him, unable to utter a single word.

But he dared to say that he, Kenneth Hyde, was definitely among the bravest of the aristocratic scions.

If it were any other family members who saw such a fierce person, they would probably have wet themselves in fear!
After a while, Kenneth Hyde scrambled to his feet, head bowed, and asked cautiously:
"You...you killed Grek?"

Kenneth Hyde wasn't stupid; he knew that he had to be timid when necessary.

In front of those golden vertical pupils filled with murderous intent, if you still try to maintain the airs of a nobleman, you're not even as good as that stupid guy, Grek!

"Ah."

Lu Mingfei answered calmly.

"So... what about Stonewell City now?"

Kenneth Hyde asked tentatively.

"I have the final say."

Lu Mingfei's words were concise and to the point.

"Sir, do you have any proof?"

Kenneth Hyde cautiously stated:

“If there is evidence, I, Kenneth Hyde, am willing to do everything in my power to help.”

Lu Mingfei glanced at him disdainfully:
"What if I don't give it to you? Are you going to refuse to cooperate?"

Kenneth gritted his teeth:
“If you are a thief and a fraud with malicious intentions, then even if you kill me and gamble the reputation of the Hyde family, I, Kenneth Hyde, will never help you!”

Lu Mingfei raised an eyebrow, showing a different perspective on this nobleman's son.

No wonder he managed to escape from a rebellious city-state.

Although this guy is a bit arrogant, he still has some backbone and is quite smart. He's not one of those spineless cowards in Stonewell City.

next second.

Boom!
A heavy, massive double-sided golden battle axe slammed down in front of Kenneth Hyde.

Kenneth Hyde was initially startled, wondering where this thug had gotten such a large weapon from.

His gaze then fell on the carved patterns on the axe head.

It was a ferocious and majestic lion's head.

This is a symbol of golden authority, representing the past glory of the first king, Gothry, and a mark revered by every descendant of the Golden Family.

Can't go wrong.

Kenneth was certain that this was Grek's King Axe.

That fool who keeps spouting ancestral glory all the time loves this style.

In the distant past, when Kenneth Hyde was just a child, Grik fled from the capital all the way to Stonewell, where he declared his rule.

The lords from all over Nymgford traveled to the Storm City on the cliff to pay homage to their king.

Kenneth, as the eldest son of the Hyde family, was also fortunate enough to meet his father once.

He's really dead...

Kenneth stared at the golden lion on the axe, where traces of blood still lingered.

That cowardly, incompetent fellow.

Despite possessing the title of demigod and wielding the Great Rune, he repeatedly made wrong choices, losing all face.

When the lords heard that their lord had actually knelt down and kissed Marlenia's feet, they were all so ashamed and indignant that they wished they could dig a hole and bury themselves on the spot.

In this era where lords and vassals were deeply intertwined, the saying "a vassal dies for his lord's disgrace" was not just an empty phrase.

Kenneth sighed inwardly.

A powerful being capable of killing Grik...

I wonder if he is a lord worth serving.

Anyway, things couldn't get any worse... Kenneth, with a "what the heck" attitude, gritted his teeth and said:
“If you can help me retake Hyde Fortress, then I, Kenneth Hyde, am willing to swear allegiance to you.”

I will provide you with a detailed breakdown of the fortress's defenses, as well as all the information on that damned knight commander.

Lu Mingfei pondered for a moment.

He felt it was a good deal.

Anyway, the Hyde Fortress is going to be recaptured.

“Then,” Lu Mingfei simply sat down cross-legged, “let me explain in detail.”

Kenneth Hyde indeed held nothing back, and he gave Lu Mingfei a detailed account of the remaining troops and their types inside the fortress.

"Will there be a pumpkin-headed soldier guarding the entrance?"

Kenneth Hyde nodded:

"That guy used to be a famous gladiator at the Nymgford Arena. After his mental breakdown, my father recruited him here."

"Oh?"

Lu Mingfei immediately became interested:
"You mean, these guys with pumpkin heads used to be arena fighters?"

"good."

Kenneth Hyde explained:

"The fighters who worked there eventually all suffered mental breakdowns. The darkness created by those huge helmets could suppress their panic, but when they heard blood or the sound of insects flapping their wings, they would go berserk and lose control."

Lu Mingfei seemed to be deep in thought:
"He's somewhat similar to the 'grave guardian' I encountered before."

Kenneth paused for a moment, then said:

"I've heard that after the arena fell out of favor, many gladiators were recruited to guard the tombs of nobles and became gravediggers. That is indeed another destiny for gladiators."

Lu Mingfei shook his head:

"What a tragic fate, despite possessing such a powerful physique."

The rest of the soldiers were not much of a concern; they were just ordinary city guards and auxiliary soldiers.

Although Hyde Fortress is also a well-known territory city-state of Nymgford, its military strength is slightly inferior to that of Moen City, which guards the Weeping Peninsula.

"The only one we need to be careful of is that knight commander under Grek."

Kenneth Hyde said:
"It is said that when that guy was in Stoneville, his martial arts skills were among the best. Later, he obtained the power of 'cursed blood' from someone, and easily defeated my father's guards, seizing control of the fortress."

He paused, then looked at Lu Mingfei:

"If you killed Grek's powerful opponent in this way, then there's no need to worry about him."

Is that all?

Lu Mingfei stood up and nodded to Kenneth Hyde:

"I understand. Then you wait for me here. I'll have the fortress sorted out in one or two days at the latest, and then I'll come back to find you."

Kenneth Hyde watched as Lu Mingfei blew his whistle, summoning his spirit horse to set off, and hesitated.

After a moment, he gritted his teeth and said:
"My lord, I have a favor to ask."

Lu Mingfei pulled on the reins:
"explain."

"If... I mean if... could you perhaps reduce the number of soldiers killed in the city? Although they committed grave errors, they were mainly coerced by that knight commander. The construction of Hyde Fortress requires manpower."

Lu Mingfei glanced at the blond nobleman with surprise.

This guy... he actually has this kind of insight?
He thought he would wish all these rebels were dead.

Perhaps he's a guy with some talent.

Lu Mingfei neither refused nor agreed, but simply nodded:
"I see."

Without further ado, he spurred his horse and galloped off toward Hyde Fortress.

(End of this chapter)