The butler rushed in. When he saw the key, he said excitedly, "Honorable Count, you truly are magnificent. I'll report to the king at once and have him approve your return to command."
The butler turned to run outside, and Kapparis's expression instantly turned terrified. He hurriedly tried to chase after him, but after taking just one step, he fell to the ground with a thud and shouted, "Butler, come back here!"
The butler turned back, hurried to Kapparis's side, helped him up, and asked, "Mayor, what's wrong?"
Kapparis said, "My back... my old back injury is acting up."
The butler: "..."
Lu Yang: "..."
This was a classic plot from his previous life. Kapparis also had another nickname: the Boastful Marquis.
According to official records, before Northwind City attacked the Mysterious Tower, Kapparis had repeatedly bragged that he would kill the Traitor King and become Northwind City's hero.
No one knew how this news reached the Mysterious Tower. The rebels inside did not care much the first few times they heard it, but Kapparis's boasts grew increasingly outrageous. He even arrogantly declared that he needed only one finger to kill the Traitor King.
This news enraged the rebel general inside the Mysterious Tower. The man rode a Bloodfiend Dragon to Northwind City overnight and severely wounded Kapparis. If his subordinates had not arrived in time to save him, Kapparis would undoubtedly have died.
From then on, Kapparis learned just how formidable the monsters in the Mysterious Tower were and no longer dared to act overly arrogant. He only bragged within small circles.
Moreover, whenever Northwind City mobilized its army to attack the Mysterious Tower, Kapparis refused to join the expedition on the grounds that he was injured. Over time, everyone learned that he was a useless fool who could