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Chapter 249 The New Grand Elder

Shea Knight had never met a young man like Richard before.

They completely defy common sense, seemingly too lazy to even put on a show, and too lazy to conceal their true intentions.

Siatra calmed her anger and said in a deep voice:

"Young man, didn't the Ignis school teach you even the most basic manners?"

Richard shook his head. "It's your own fault for not being clear-headed, so don't blame me."

"Release Stephania immediately. I'll count to three, or you'll face the consequences."

"1"

"Enough! Who gave you the audacity to act so presumptuously in the Knight family? Was it your mentor?!" Hiat could no longer contain her anger and shouted.

"Let me tell you, this is the capital, this is Pentos, not the Ignis School!"

"If something happens to you here, your school of thought will have to negotiate with the royal family."

"2"

Richard completely ignored Hiat's angry rebuke and continued counting down steadily.

"Stubborn brat, it seems I'll have to teach you a lesson on behalf of your mentor."

"Perfect timing. The Soul-Devouring Spider should be in your hands, right? Hand it over obediently, and you'll suffer less." Hiaite finally stopped hiding her true feelings and spoke her mind directly.

"3"

No sooner had Richard finished speaking than Sia struck first!

I only saw the floor tiles on the road suddenly light up with all sorts of colorful lights.

A plume of black smoke suddenly emerged from the cracks in the floor tiles, followed by dozens of fist-sized fireballs shooting out from the surrounding walls.

"Edgar, make your move!!"

As soon as Hiat finished speaking, a male sorcerer appeared behind her, chanting incantations.

A yellow earth-elemental energy surge suddenly erupted beneath Richard's feet, and a sharp earth spike abruptly emerged from the ground!

The combined attack of seven or eight different spells caused a violent explosion in an instant!

The explosion was so violent that even Hia and Edgar couldn't open their eyes.

Dust filled the passageway, and a large section had collapsed.

When they strike, it's a thunderous blow.

This demonstrates Hia's shrewdness and experience!

"Heh heh, the wizards of the Ignis school aren't all that great. First it was your offspring, Stephania, and now this kid. They're both so easily defeated," Edgar said smugly after his successful sneak attack.

Just as Xia Te was about to say something, suddenly, her expression changed drastically, her body trembled like a sieve, and she shakily stretched out her finger.

Edgar looked at Hiat's expression with a puzzled expression, then followed the direction of her outstretched index finger.

"That's all!" A devilish whisper rang in the ears of Hiat and Edgar.

Hiat never expected that the seven magic arrays she set up would have no effect on Richard. The opponent's strength was just too exaggerated!

In an instant, Xia Te felt as if she had lived her whole life as a dog!

Edgar was stunned. He knew all too well that the earth spike spell he had just cast was the most powerful spell he had ever used.

Even so, the other party was still completely unharmed!

What does this mean?!

"This unfamiliar wizard, there might be some misunderstanding here," Edgar said in a slightly hoarse voice, but anyone could hear the weakness in his voice.

"Ahem. Richard, it was just a misunderstanding! I'll take you to see Stephanie now," Siat's hoarse voice rang out.

Now, even Xia Te was stunned!

She knew she had probably bitten off more than she could chew!

However, she still had one last trump card: Stephena.

Moreover, judging from how much Richard values ​​Stephena, the two must have a very good relationship.

Could it be that Richard is pursuing Stephena?

"Heh, you've attacked me so many times, how can you let it go so easily?"

"However, whoever you are, as long as you can withstand one of my spells, this matter will be let go for Stephanie's sake." Richard looked at the two with a half-smile.

Without waiting for their reply.

Richard raised his right hand, and a fist-sized ball of dark elemental energy suddenly condensed on his index finger.

next second!

"Pfft!"

A black beam of light pierced Edgar's forehead with lightning speed!

The defensive magic on Edgar did not provide much protection at all.

"Plop!"

Edgar, his eyes wide open, immediately collapsed to the ground.

There was no time to dodge!

"He actually killed Edgar! How dare he... that wretched brat!!" The scene before her eyes filled Hiat with shock and rage. She roared furiously in her heart, but dared not utter a single word.

If Richard hadn't attacked, she wouldn't have been able to perceive just how strong he was.

But as soon as Richard made his move, she immediately sensed the powerful fluctuations of Richard's mental energy!

Good heavens!

That was definitely not a fluctuation of mental energy at the initial stage of level one!

It's not even in the first-level mid-range!

That's a high-level or even stronger mental energy fluctuation!

This world has gone mad!

How could there be such a young, high-level wizard?

"Richard and Stephena entered the Ignis School in the same batch, so they must be no older than 18. How is that possible!" Hiat shouted frantically in her mind.

Richard's strength terrified her.

But she really didn't want to give up.

His life was drawing to a close, and if he released Stephania and missed this opportunity...

"Richard, you must like Stephanie. How about this, as the eldest elder of the Knight family, I promise to marry her to you?" Sia said, giving Richard a smile that looked more like a grimace.

Richard looked at Stephena's ancestors from who-knows-how-many generations ago, smirking and uttering shameless words, and felt speechless inside.

After all, the other party was Stephena's direct ancestor. Seeing the other party's shameless behavior, Richard immediately lost the desire to kill him.

Let's wait until we meet Stephena and let her make her own decision.

"Have wizards who mingle in the secular world fallen so low as to be as hypocritical as nobles?!" Richard couldn't help but shake his head and sigh inwardly.

"Stop talking nonsense and take me to see Stephanie right now," Richard said in a deep voice.

"Also, let me remind you, don't try anything funny again."

"Ding ding ru!" Xia Te showed a frightened expression and nodded repeatedly.

After all, facing a first-level high-ranking wizard, all her preparations had become a joke, and any further tricks would only bring her humiliation.

Moreover, between dying of old age and being killed on the spot, the first choice is definitely better.

She is clear about this.

Richard followed her down a circular stone staircase for several minutes until they reached a closed circular stone wall.

There were rock walls all around, and not a trace of an exit could be seen.

"You set up an energy pool here, didn't you?" Richard sensed the increasingly intense fluctuations of dark energy particles and pointed ahead.

"Yes, Your Excellency Richard, your perception is truly keen," Hiat quickly praised.

Hiat took the initiative to step forward and moved the wall lamp holder next to her.

As the support rotated ninety degrees, a stone wall slowly moved aside, revealing a very hidden entrance.

Richard followed Sia as they slowly walked in.

Richard immediately felt a surge of dark energy particles rushing towards him, giving his body a refreshing sensation.

Inside the room was a pool of water, teeming with dense dark energy particles. This was an energy pool, and activating it would consume a considerable amount of energy.

To the right of the pool is a stone platform more than a meter high, long and narrow, on which a graceful woman lying flat is imprisoned—it is Stephena.

Stephania's limbs were firmly fixed to the platform by the Rings of Restraint, and her eyes were closed, as if she had fallen into some kind of slumber.

Richard glanced at the magic array on the platform. It was a magic array that restricted the use of mental power. Combined with the Binding Ring, even if Stephana was awake, she could not cast any magic spells, including her innate magic spells.

Clearly, just as Richard had estimated, Stephena had fallen into some kind of trap set by her ancestor, which led her to this desperate situation.

"What are you standing there for? Go wake Stephanie up," Richard said irritably.

"Yes, yes!"

Hiat quickly stepped forward and stopped the restrictive magic array that was running continuously on the stone platform.

Then, he immediately turned around and removed the restraining rings from Stephania's limbs.

A few minutes later, with a soft hum, Stephania's long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and soon her big, bewildered eyes opened.

My head hurts so much.

Stephania covered her head with one hand and propped herself up with the other, looking around.

"Ancestor Hiat, you..."

The moment Stephania saw Siat, a look of anger flashed across her face, but the next second, she saw another familiar figure.

"Huh! Master! What are you doing here?"

Stephanie's blank stare suddenly brightened.

Upon hearing how Stephena addressed Richard, Shea immediately realized that she had misjudged the relationship between the two.

I am devastated, as if I have lost my parents!

-

Several hours later.

The Knight family banquet hall.

Richard and Stephanie were sitting facing each other at a dining table covered with a long white cloth.

The table was set with a bouquet of flowers, various delicacies, and a colorful array of fresh fruits.

Every now and then, young maids dressed as female servants would come and go, constantly bringing out steaming hot food.

Stephena, having already bathed, looked radiant and smiled at Richard, saying, "Master, how did you know I was in trouble?"

Richard rubbed his nose and said, "I hadn't received any letters from you for several days while I was at the Ignis School. At that time, I suspected that something might have happened to you. So, I rushed over immediately."

Thinking about her family's situation, Stephanie frowned slightly, her face full of worry. For a moment, she didn't know how to tell Richard about it.

"Master, I...my family."

Richard waved his hand and said softly, "You are you, and your family is your family."

"However, to avoid similar situations in the future, I think it would be better if you were to become the Grand Elder."

"My master, but I don't know how!" Stephania was startled at first, but after thinking for a moment, she nodded obediently.

"You don't need to know anything; there will be people to do the chores for you. You just need to improve your strength, and you will be the best support and shield for the Knight family."

"Yes, Master!" Stephania nodded emphatically.

Richard waved and summoned Hiat.

Seeing the timid and hesitant Siat, Richard's expression turned serious. He said, "Tomorrow, you will transfer your position as Grand Elder to Stephanie. You will announce this publicly at a family meeting. Any questions?"

"No! Sir, no problem!" Xia hesitated for a moment, but when she saw Richard's indifferent eyes, she was filled with fear and quickly bowed in agreement.

Richard pulled a box with strange green patterns on its surface from his pocket and tossed it to Hia, saying, "This is the blood essence of a first-tier swamp giant. Stephanie has the Flame Crystal. In a moment, Stephanie will teach you how to use it."

"As for whether you can extend your lifespan, that depends on your luck."

Hiat, who was initially somewhat bewildered, immediately realized upon hearing Richard mention longevity that what she held in her hand was probably some kind of longevity-extending treasure. She then bowed repeatedly to Richard to express her gratitude.

"Don't thank me, Siat. Thank Stephanie! If it weren't for Stephanie's intervention, do you think you'd still be standing here?"

"Thank you for your forgiveness, Lord Richard!" Hiat said repeatedly.

Because of Stephena's intercession, Richard naturally couldn't pursue the matter further and killed Shea on the spot.

Moreover, after some deliberation, Richard also gave Yate a first-tier source blood for her breakthrough, which was also out of respect for Stephena.

If Hiat is lucky enough to advance to the mid-level of the first rank, then with the increase in strength, she will be able to extend her life by about ten years.

However, if one cannot break through to the next level and only experiences a small increase in mental strength, then one can at least extend their lifespan by six months to a year.

After the meal, Stephania took her ancestor, Siat, to personally instruct her on the precautions for using the source blood.

Burning source blood is a special secret technique for enhancing spiritual power that is passed down in the Gray Dwarf region. Almost no humans on the surface have ever heard of it, and naturally, neither has Hiat.

However, as the three major necromancer academies slowly advanced into the underground, Richard discovered that some wizards within the schools already knew this secret technique.

It is estimated that it will gradually spread soon.

Early the next morning.

The Knight family held an expanded meeting of the elders, with all the family's elites in attendance.

Shea stepped forward and immediately announced that Stephanie would succeed her as the Grand Elder, a position above the clan leader.

She was appointed as the first deputy elder.

The reason is that Stephena is a rare genius that the Knight family has seen only once in hundreds of years. Only under Stephena's leadership can the Knight family prosper for a long time and even go further.

As for herself, due to her advanced age, she is no longer able to do many things and will assist Elder Stephena in making a smooth transition.

These words left the ordinary elders and elites of the Knight family in the audience looking at each other in bewilderment.

"What...what's going on?"

"Stephena is not."

Shh! Don't tell!

"Haven't you grasped the situation yet?" a member of the Knight family whispered.

Richard did not appear at all; it's best for the Stephanie family to resolve their internal affairs internally.

If he were to intervene, it might backfire.

Moreover, only a few people vaguely knew about the conflict between Richard and Sylvia Knight.

But not the butler.

The butler has now become fertilizer for the back garden, and the flowers in the garden will surely be even more beautiful and vibrant next year.

In less than half a day, the news spread throughout the aristocratic circles of the entire capital, and even the royal family heard about it.

"Elder Shia actually relinquished her power voluntarily? That's like the sun rising in the west!"

"Yes, there's a saying in the Knight family: 'The eldest elder is an ironclad figure, but the patriarch comes and goes!' Has Hiat suddenly changed her mind?"

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Many nobles of the Kingdom of Helun were discussing this.

Richard was currently working on something in Siat's alchemy room.

Although Hiat's strength is not that great, she has accumulated quite a lot of good things over the past hundred years.

The mimicry metal, in particular, weighs a full three kilograms.

This made Richard sigh.

After searching for so long, I only found less than two kilograms.

At this moment, Richard removed the cores from all the mimicry metals of different origins he had on hand and fused them all together.

Then, relying on the abundant energy supply from the energy pool, he remade two new cores, which were divided into two parts, namely two silver wristbands, one on the left and one on the right.

The two core components can fit together perfectly.

In this way, the mimicry metal can be used separately or in combination.

When used separately, they can be a sword and shield or two swords; when used together, they can simulate two-handed weapons such as a two-handed greatsword or a two-handed hammer.

(End of this chapter)