Lord Wizard

Chapter 36 Coercion

With the gates of Winterfell captured and thousands of troops surrounding the lord's mansion, how could these large and small families, deeply rooted in Winterfell, be unaware of this?

At this moment, all the major families are holding emergency meetings to discuss how to deal with the changes that have occurred in the lord's mansion.

"Lord Leylin of Thorntown is currently storming the lord's manor. Should we help him or not?"

Seated in the main seat was the patriarch of the Quake family, the second most powerful family in Winter City after the Lord's Mansion.

"With Marquis Alfonso backing him up, we can't afford to act rashly."

"The key is to find out the news about Earl Farrell's campaign against Thorntown. Is it true, as the rumors say, that the campaign army has been completely wiped out? If so, we should welcome the new lord as soon as possible."

"This... was Count Farrell's entire army really wiped out?"

"This matter has been widely discussed, so I don't think it's untrue."

The clan elders and stewards below immediately began to discuss among themselves.

Chief Quik, displeased, shouted, "I asked for your proposal, not to listen to your meaningless talk."

Upon seeing the clan leader's anger, the people below immediately fell silent.

An elder stood up: "The most urgent task is to find out the whereabouts of Earl Farrell and the Sunset Legion."

"If you ask me, Farell is so cruel and inhumane, we might as well just pledge allegiance to Baron Leylin and help him completely conquer Winterfell."

"Everyone knows that your third branch's shops have been targeted by Earl Farrell, so of course you want to side with Leylin."

"What's all the fuss about at a time like this? What do the Mercenary Guild and Hurricane Merchant Guild have to say?"

Chief Quik asked.

"Them? Why would they care about these things? Even if Winterfell is destroyed, they wouldn't dare to attack them."

Someone immediately replied.

Seeing that no agreement could be reached, Chief Quik could only sigh and say, "Keep the gates closed, prevent the clan's disciples from wandering around, and send someone to contact other clans to see what their plans are."

……

With Noah's arrival, Boone's manor suddenly became precarious.

"Miss Tian, I have done my best, but the situation is hopeless. I will go to find the Earl now, and once he arrives, I will avenge you."

Boone, who was frantically trying to defend himself, shouted and began to break through the encirclement with all his might.

"Trying to leave now? Too late!"

Lin Meng's sword strikes were as swift as the wind, and together with Noah, they forcibly blocked Boone's movement space, forcing him to fight him head-on.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Swords clashed, sparks flew.

With his strength of 3.2, each collision caused Boone's body to tremble violently, and blood to spurt from his tiger's mouth.

After a dozen or so sword strikes, Lin Meng suddenly stepped forward, his blood and qi surging, his strength exploding, and he slashed fiercely at the sword that Boone was blocking in front of him.

"Bang!"

The immense force sent the sword flying from Boone's hand.

"not good!"

Boone's face turned deathly pale.

"call out!"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Noah swiftly drew his sword and pierced through his body.

"laugh!"

As Noah drew his sword again, Boone's body slumped to the ground, powerless.

Thus, of the four peak knights of Winterfell, only Kidd, who had broken through to the Great Knight level, was captured alive; the other three had all perished in battle.

"it's over."

Lin Meng looked at Tian.

"Kill me if you want, but when my father returns, you will pay for your crimes in blood."

Tian looked at Lin Meng walking over, a hint of fear flashing in her eyes, but she still forced herself to cheer up.

"Ha, Farrell."

Lin Meng turned his head and ordered, "Go and bring me his body and his family members."

After saying that, he turned to Tian: "I won't kill you, you're my fiancée."

"What do you want to do?"

Tian took two steps back, her pretty, fair face turning even paler with fear.

Lin Meng did not reply.

Soon, Eileen arrived at the government hall with Count Farrell's family. Leading them was the elegantly dressed woman who had just been questioning Goss in the hall.

Whether it was due to health reasons or something else, Farrell had quite a few concubines, but apart from his legal wife who gave him two daughters, he never had a son. Therefore, those present were all female relatives.

"Mother, sister."

Upon seeing them, Tian rushed over and hugged them. After a brief exchange of comfort, she suddenly turned around and said, "What do you want? I'll do anything you ask if you let them go."

"Let them go. Why didn't you let my family go in the first place?"

Looking at the resentful Tian, Lin Meng said, "It seems you're still not giving up."

At that moment, two soldiers carried a corpse in from outside.

It was Farrell.

"No!"

"grown ups……"

Upon witnessing this scene, Tian and the others could no longer contain their fear and sorrow, and burst into tears.

The pillar that supported the entire family in her world... collapsed.

"Now it's time to tell me my requirements."

Looking at Tian, who was slumped beside Farrell's body and weeping, Lin Meng slowly said, "Count Farrell died suddenly. As your fiancé and a half-Fararell family member, I should inherit everything he deserves. That's how the Noble Council will explain things. There shouldn't be any problems, right?"

"You want me to help you? Don't even think about it!"

Tian gritted his teeth and said.

"Do you have the right to refuse? If you don't agree, it will just be a little more troublesome, but with Marquis Alfonso around, I can handle the noble council even if it comes at a price."

Lin Meng looked at Tian, who was in tears, and said, "Back then, when you colluded with Johnson to destroy the Bell family, did Johnson's subordinates ever think that this day would come when they slaughtered twenty-three members of the Bell family? I'm going to keep you by my side so you can see just how foolish your choice was."

These words startled Tian.

Soon, she recalled Lei Lin's deep affection for her, and a glimmer of hope stirred within her.

Leylin's feelings for her were genuine; as long as he still had those feelings, the Farrell family still had hope.

"If Raylin can rise again after being ashamed, why can't I, Tian, do the same? I will endure it. If one year isn't enough, I'll try two. As long as I live and am still in Winter City, there will always be a chance to restore the glory of my Farrell family."

Thinking of this, a glimmer of light appeared in Tian's eyes: "Leylin, I beg you, for the sake of our past relationship, spare my family."

"If only I had known then what I know now."

After Lin Meng finished speaking, he drew his sword and thrust it towards Tian's sister.

"No, stop! Leylin, I promise you! As long as you spare my family, I'll agree to anything. I'll be your wife, accompany you to the Council of Nobles, and make you the Lord of Winterhold."

With red eyes and a pitiful expression, Tian cried out.

This feeling...

"Why am I being treated like some heinous villain...?"

Lin Meng glanced at Tian and stopped thrusting his sword.

Meanwhile, seeing Tian pleading in front of him...

He was in a good mood, and his mind seemed a little clearer...

"So, I guess I've fulfilled Leylin's long-held wish?"

Lin Meng had a guess in his mind.

Then, as if he had just thought of something, he glanced at the character template.

Character: Walker Linmon

Rank: Knight

Power: 3.2