Published at 18th of March 2020 05:25:06 AM
Chapter 923: 923
Chapter 923: Barbarians
In the carriage, Merlin kept thinking about Curator Heroult’s words . If one could command the strength of almighty beasts through parasitism, empowering oneself, this could very well be an option .
The present Merlin desperately needed powers of self-preservation . Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to thrive peacefully in this unfamiliar world . After all, any accident could occur .
“Before my Illusory World has recovered, I must rely on the power system of this world . ”
Merlin had already made up his mind . Nonetheless, he would not be impulsive . First, he had to ask his father regarding this .
In the evening, the twilight sun had descended and the air carried a faint chill, causing one to feel as if the temperature had plummeted all at once .
The fire was roaring in the fireplace, lighting up the female servant’s face which was rosy red . This scene had a pleasant glow, but currently, in the hall, Count Stanwin and a well-built man in silver armor were not paying attention . Conversely, the atmosphere was somewhat serious .
“My lord, we’ve eliminated every member of the Blackbat Militia who was in Boulder City . However, more bad news had arrived from the front lines . ”
This armored man was the commander of the heavy knights under Count Stanwin’s command . He was named Hanson . He had also inherited an almighty beast bloodline and had immense strength, second only to Count Stanwin .
“What news?”
Count Stanwin kept his cool as he asked calmly .
“It’s Marshal Kerry . It seems like the Blackbat Militia had colluded with the barbarian tribe . An opening had been created in Marshal Kerry’s line of defense . I’m afraid not even Marshal Kerry will be able to withstand the Blackbat Militia and the barbarian tribe . ”
Hanson’s words immediately infuriated Count Stanwin, and he replied coldly, “The barbarian tribe? D*mn the Blackbat Militia to gang up with the barbarians . These barbarians can’t be tolerated by civilized society at all . Nonetheless, with the barbarians’ help, Marshal Kerry won’t be able to hold off the Blackbat Militia . Our Boulder City and the surrounding territories will become the front lines that hold off the Blackbat Militia . ”
Count Stanwin frowned . Just the Blackbat Militia alone might not be scary but with the barbarians in the mix, it was terrifying . These barbarians were intelligent as the almighty beast bloodline had mutated in their bodies . Most of them were savage and berserk . Once they were enraged, they would lose their reasoning after shapeshifting .
This was the greatest trait that had separated the civilized world from the barbaric world . Those who had inherited the almighty beast bloodline in the civilized world, even after shifting, would not lose their minds . However, the barbarians would surely lose their rationality, slaughtering in madness, and doing whatever they liked . Only after a long time would they slowly recover their senses .
Therefore, there were frequent conflicts between the civilized world and the barbarian tribe . If the city was broken in, it was sure to fall into ruins . Those barbarians who had shifted would massacre madly .
Due to this, the civilized world and the barbarian tribe always shared an antagonistic relationship . Unexpectedly, the Blackbat Militia had ganged up with the barbarians .
“My lord, the Blackbat Militia who had colluded with the barbarians has fearsome power . Not even Marshal Kerry can withstand them . As for the situation in the Holy Dragon Empire, I believe my lord is clear about that . Sending out Marshal Kerry was already the limit . It’s impossible to send out more troops in a short time . Therefore, once Marshal Kerry’s defensive line collapsed, our Boulder City must face the Blackbat Militia directly, becoming the front lines . ”
This well-built Commander Hanson had thought far ahead .
“Hanson, what do you mean?”
Count Stanwin did not appear anxious at all, maintaining a steady manner . This somewhat reassured Commander Hanson .
“My lord, I think we should make preparations for retreat…”
Hanson was being very tactful . According to his rationale, they should retreat at once . Count Stanwin was merely a nobleman, not a military officer of the Holy Dragon Empire . Therefore, he would not be punished for leaving his territory .
At most, he would lose his territory if he ran away . This would be a massive blow to the entire Hilderbrandt clan because the clan’s foundation was in Boulder City .
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“Retreat… Maybe so . However, before that, I won’t let the Blackbat Militia off so easily . Go and prepare . ”
Count Stanwin remained calm the entire while . This time, the Blackbat Militia had sent someone to kidnap Leon, and he was filled with fury . Even so, he knew that the Blackbat Militia which had joined up with the barbarian tribe was not something a mere count like him could face alone . Not even Marshal Kerry could uphold the line of defense .
Therefore, they could only leave this territory and head to Holy Dragon City . However, without his territory, his countship was merely an empty title . He was likely to lose the honor and glory accorded to aristocrats .
“Father . ”
Merlin walked in from outside the hall . The frigid wind outside battered his body . As Merlin entered the hall, the warmth from the fireplace caused Merlin to relax involuntarily .
“Leon, you’re back . Today, your Uncle Hanson has just returned . ”
“Uncle Hanson!”
Merlin bowed slightly toward Commander Hanson . He knew that Commander Hanson was Count Stanwin’s right-hand man . Before this, he had been leading the heavy knights in observing the situation at a place not far from the Blackbat Militia . Now that he had suddenly returned, something major must have happened at the front lines .
“Master Leon, when you got engaged I still hadn’t returned from the front lines . Next time, I’ll surely bring you’re a gift . ”
Hanson gave a courteous smile, following which he took his leave respectfully, leaving just Merlin and Count Stanwin in the hall .
“Father, what happened?”
Merlin immediately sensed that Hanson’s return was surely not insignificant . Perhaps it was something to do with the Blackbat Militia at the front lines . After all, it was no secret that these past few days, the Blackbat Militia had been facing off against Marshal Kerry’s army .
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“Nothing’s the matter . Don’t you worry . ”
Count Stanwin spoke with a placid expression as he gazed at Merlin, filled with tenderness .
Seeing that Count Stanwin was unwilling to tell him, Merlin did not further pursue this . Many thoughts flashed across his mind but he did not know how to inquire of Count Stanwin regarding the matter of parasitism .
After a moment of silence, Merlin decided to ask directly . In this world, the only one he could trust completely was Count Stanwin .
“Father, I wonder how parasitism works?”
“Swish . ”
Count Stanwin instantly looked up, his gaze sharpening as his body exuded an unseen force, stifling Merlin until he almost could not breathe .
“Leon, how did you learn about parasitism?”
Count Stanwin wore a solemn look as he questioned sternly .
“Father, I went to the Fossil Museum today and heard Curator Heroult mention this . Apparently, through parasitism, one could possess strength on par with the almighty beast bloodline . I wonder if this is true?”
Merlin did not intend to hide this . He could no longer cover this up . After all, he had only gone to the Fossil Museum today . The heavy knight by Merlin’s side would surely report this to Count Stanwin . Merlin might as well inquire boldly and openly .
“Humph, that old Heroult, he’s arrived from Holy Dragon City for over a decade, and always acted surreptitiously . Does he think I don’t know that he’s equipped with powerful almighty beast bloodline? It just that he always seems to know his place, so I didn’t bother him . Now he dares to incite you, Leon, to try parasitism . D*mn him!”
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Count Stanwin’s expression was an unpleasant one . Merlin could sense that his father now was truly harboring murderous intent toward Heroult, purely because Heroult had mentioned parasitism to Merlin .
“Father, this has nothing to do with Curator Heroult . I don’t have the almighty beast bloodline, and parasitism is my only option . ”
Merlin spoke sincerely . Maybe it was his steady voice that caused Count Stanwin to fall silent for a moment .
“Parasitism… Leon, once you’re parasitized, you might die! I’ve promised your mother that I’ll protect you, giving you a lifetime of peace without any worries . So what if you don’t have the almighty beast bloodline? I’ll leave behind enough riches for you in the future, and you can inherit my title of count . There’s no need to fret about your livelihood . Forget whatever Heroult said . You definitely mustn’t choose parasitism!”
Count Stanwin bore a resolute manner that left no room for questioning .
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