Eldred doesn't want to die together. He can only block and dodge for a while, and it is difficult to fight back.
But this situation cannot last for long. Eldred is very skilled, but Charles's style of play will consume physical energy very quickly.
The percentage next to Charles's name represents the physical condition, which is declining rapidly.
80%;
70%;
Charles had begun to pant, and he kept attacking fiercely, completely ignoring Eldred's sword edge.
Each sword was opened and closed widely, slashing across a large area, using all the strength of the body.
In a normal game with this style of play, you would lose in about two rounds...
But this is a life and death duel.
Eldred may be able to strike first with each sword, but if he stabs Charles, he will also be hacked to death by Charles at the same time. If he is unwilling to trade his life for his life, he will have to parry and dodge.
This style of play is naturally the guidance of the lord - in the Mistveil City arena, the swordsman who is good at exchanging injuries for injuries won the True Sword Combat championship in this way.
Of course, the main reason was that the lord didn't want to be famous at that time and even bet on his opponent to win...
When Charles's status dropped to 61%, the lord finally found a suitable angle.
He calmly lifted the black cloak on his body slightly, as if he was worried that the cloak would be stepped on, and turned sideways.
The lord is now standing diagonally opposite Eldred. The bright half-armor follows this side, accurately reflecting the dazzling sunlight into Eldred's eyes.
Charles was fighting desperately at this time, but Eldred didn't see clearly, and was slashed with a sword across the waist, causing blood to spurt out.
However, the injury does not appear to be fatal.
Eldred turned around and fought back, forcing the panting Charles back. Just as he was about to switch from defense to attack, another bright light shot into his eyes.
At this moment, Eldred's eyes, which had not yet recovered, were completely dazzled. He covered his eyes and waved his sword wildly twice. Unsurprisingly, he was hit by another sword, this time stabbing him in the waist.
Eldred now understood. It was obvious that someone next to him was hurting him and deliberately dazzling his eyes.
He shouted angrily, "Who is this! Shameless! Is such a duel fair?"
Then he quickly retreated while waving his sword, seemingly intending to avoid it first.
But as soon as he took a few steps back, he heard a female voice screaming, "Ah!"
Then a flower basket was thrown up.
The petals all over the sky covered Eldred, and then he screamed, "Uh-huh!"
Eldred covered his lower back in pain, stumbled and took another step forward, then turned around and swung his sword, but didn't hit anything, and then fell to the ground in pain.
That was Liwa who had been standing in the corner inconspicuously. She had been secretly looking for a position, and after fighting for so long, she finally waited until Eldred approached her.
Taking advantage of Eldred's rapid retreat, she screamed and threw the flower basket, letting the petals block everyone's view, then secretly stabbed a short iron pick at Eldred's waist, then turned and ran away.
Like a normal frightened maid.
That sharp short iron stick is the half of the iron bit chopped off by Li Ang's sword.
Eldred's waist was already injured, and the thin and sharp iron stick was completely inserted into the bloody lower back, which was not visible at all.
The lord was relieved, as both Charles and Liwa carried out his plan properly.
If the waist is pierced, it will not have much fighting power anyway. In this case, if Eldred is not dead, it is really unscientific.
It's a pity that it didn't pierce his kidney. If it had pierced his waist, the effect would have been better.
Now, let's see if Charles can perform more perfectly.
At this time, Charles was already panting and rushed forward, holding the sword in both hands and struck hard.
Eldred was lucky. He lay on the ground and waved his sword to parry with all his strength. In this state, he actually blocked the edge of the sword.
But the iron stick at his waist did make him lose most of his strength. He blocked it in a hurry, but was struck by the heavy hands and knocked down the sword in his hand.
Eldred rolled around, barely escaping, then stumbled away like a headless fly, and actually ran in front of King Ulrich's horse.
Eldred was already aware of the situation he was in. He did not say anything about fairness or unfairness, but hid behind the king's horse.
This scene feels strangely familiar...
The Lord Lord shook his head, as expected, like father, like son, Renier also did this!
Of course King Ulrich didn't want to be the shield, but Eldred grabbed his saddle.
"Did you kill Eldred, Count Oden? Tell me the truth, maybe I can let the court try you..."
The king didn't make any move - the duel wasn't over yet, and he didn't want to affect the duel, so he simply asked.
"No... it's not me..."
Eldred is probably a bit lucky and doesn't dare to admit it.
Ulrich's face darkened - this answer was too ignorant. The king wanted to quickly overturn the verdict of his nephew Andrew. Since you don't admit it, then you should face the revenge of your blood relatives.
The king clamped the horse's belly and drove the horse forward, intending to let the man out.
Charles also pounced over again.
With no weapon in his hand and being seriously injured, Eldred was naturally unable to fight. He grabbed the saddle and ran for two steps, trying to use the horse as a shield, but was knocked to the ground by the king's horse.
But this guy was lucky. The sword he was knocked down before was just a few steps in front of him.
Eldred flew across the ground and grabbed the sword, just in time to avoid Charles's full attack.
Then, he rolled sideways on the ground and tried to get up.
But Li Ang happened to be standing in front of the king's horse at this time. Seeing the king riding forward, he stepped aside for a few steps, and then took a big step to the side, as if giving up his position.
But when he landed, the metal boots under his feet happened to hit the ankle joint of Eldred's calf that was dragged on the ground after rolling...
"Click!"
Everyone heard the crisp sound, but no one said anything. After all, the lord's behavior of giving way to the king was quite reasonable - Eldred seemed to have rolled to the feet of Li Ang...
This was just an unfortunate accident and was not intentional in any way.
But this heavy kick caused Eldred, who had just received the long sword, to drop the weapon again - the scene of dropping the sword and holding his ankles crying seemed familiar, and the lord felt nostalgic...
However, Foucher throwing away the sword on the playing field was just surrender and ending the game, but Eldred threw the sword on the dueling field...
Blood revenge, a life and death duel doesn't care whether you surrender or not.
"Ah... yes, I killed Oden! I plead guilty! Please send me to prison..."
Seeing Charles running over, Eldred was curled up on the ground, holding his ankle in pain and shouting desperately.
Pleading guilty is indeed the only chance now. If the king is willing to intervene, pleading guilty and going to jail may not lead to death!
Unfortunately, no one had time to intervene, Charles obviously couldn't hold back his sword - in the middle of Eldred's words, he had already lunged at him!
This was another heavy blow with both hands after a flying dive, and the sword blade fell directly downwards!
Directly into Eldred's chest.
Eldred opened his mouth wide and subconsciously grabbed the sword blade with both hands, but no sound came out of his mouth.
Blood flowed out from the blood groove on the sword body and splashed on Charles's face.
Charles didn't blink, holding the hilt of the sword with expressionless hands and twisting it in a circle.
Eldred tilted his head and stopped moving. His eyes were still open, just looking at Count Oden's coffin.
Countess took two steps forward and covered his mouth. Two lines of tears fell silently on his seemingly calm face.
Eldred is dead.
He died in front of Countess, and the lord was not involved in any conspiracy or transactions.
The murderer died in front of Count Oden's coffin. He was killed by Earl's son himself. Before he died, he personally admitted his crime.
There is no more suitable revenge than this.
The lord stepped back and covered his cloak. Seeing Countess looking at him, he bowed slightly towards Countess.
Charles finally let go of the hilt of the sword and stood up, bowing his head towards King Ulrich: "Thank you to the gods and your majesty for witnessing my revenge, and thank you all for your justice!"
Then he knelt down on one knee towards Oden's coffin. "Father, I am Charles Fletcher. Your enemy has gone to where he belongs!"
By the time I finished speaking, tears were streaming down my face.
Ulrich raised his eyebrows. "Well done."
After saying that, he rode away.
Before leaving, he glanced at Li Ang. It was obvious that Li Ang's dirty trick was seen by the king - he was riding a horse from a higher position, so he could indeed see it more clearly.
"Charles, go carry the coffin and send your father back to Kewen..."
Li Ang stepped forward to greet Charles and stood up.
Charles walked to the coffin, wrapped his sleeve around the injured right forearm, then replaced the attendant in front of him and lifted the coffin.
But then there was a painful groan - his left shoulder was also injured, and the heavy coffin caused blood to ooze from his wound.
The Lord's teeth ached for a while, and he subconsciously looked at the team panel.
This dropped from 50% to 39%...
Fortunately, it returned to 40% after more than ten seconds, which seems to be able to hold on.
The coffin was very heavy, and Charles's left shoulder was bleeding all the time, but he endured it, gritted his teeth and moved forward step by step with tears in his eyes.
Countess saw this scene, and his eyes looking at Charles became very soft.
Ms. Joanna next to her also covered her mouth, with faint tears in her eyes.
But Ryman next to him frowned.
He probably never thought that he could get more recognition from Countess and Joanna in this way.
This is indeed not the custom of the Pande Continent...
This kind of operation can only come from an ancient country.
Baron Heriwold walked up to Li Ang and watched intently as Charles carried the coffin out of the city gate.
"Where will the fiefdoms of Baron Li Ang and Charles be?"
Li Ang also watched Count Oden's coffin leave, and then turned around. "What do you think of Fletcher Village?"
Herriwold laughed silently and patted Li Ang on the shoulder, "Ha, very good... You are really the smartest boy I have ever met... But Fletcher Village's tax revenue cannot afford to support six hundred sentries..."
Of course, that's where Herriwold and Oden initially fought side by side.
The lord grinned and showed a row of white teeth. "Only six hundred sentries? I thought it was several thousand... Lord Herriwold, you probably don't know - the money in my hand is enough to buy the entire Long River Town."
Herriwold seems to be planning to retire. His sentinels need a new Sergeant Major, and Horn Summon Ranger Corps also needs a new leader.
And this old man will probably look at Charles in a different light now - this is why Li Ang wants Charles to take revenge with his own hands, and also makes him suffer injuries and carry the coffin for a show.
He wants the old guys who are close to Oden to see this scene with their own eyes.
Although Ralph is not here, Ralph, who was born as a civilian and has an upright temperament, is naturally the same kind as Charles, and he also needs the support of Li Ang.
The son of his predecessor Grand Commander, he personally avenged his father. He has the character of being brave and determined and not afraid of powerful enemies, he has a simple and honest filial piety, and he has the support of a big benefactor.
A solid candidate for the next leader.
Yes, most of these qualities were deliberately designed by the lord - but at least Charles did achieve them.
In the eyes of people like Countess or Herriwold, what can be faulty about such an illegitimate child?
Moreover, the system that had not responded for a long time was reminded again on this day, several in one day.
'Your coaching skills have improved'.
'Your command skills have improved'.
'Your tax officer Charles Fletcher, the relationship with you has been increased to 100'.
'You've got the honour'.
'You have gained dominion'.
"Lord Li Ang, thank you."
After the crowd dispersed, Liwa came to the lord and gave another lame noble salute.
After stabbing Eldred with her own hands, she is now very calm.
Eldred stabbed Oden in the back, and Li Ang also let Liwa stab Eldred in the back. This is indeed the best way to get revenge for Liwa.
"Liwa, what are you going to do now? Why don't you go to Kewen Village to get married?"
The Lord Lord asked calmly.
He was looking at the attributes he had just improved, and he wasn't very enthusiastic about it.
Besides, it wasn't originally to help Liwa, let her participate, it was just because this bandit leader was very suitable for this plan.
"What am I going to do to recognize my relative? I have the ability to support myself... Revenge for him is just because I harmed him. I want to atone for my sins."
Liwa looked at his right hand. "But this atonement is not enough... So, I am going to protect Charles. But I want to ask you not to tell anyone about me, including Charles."
I didn't expect that this bandit leader still had such a heart - it seems that she didn't really hate Oden so much, she was just being extreme. Although she was deceived and did the wrong thing, it was still human nature.
"It is certainly a good thing that you are willing to help the knights under my command. As for your life experience, that is your own business and has nothing to do with me."
The Lord Lord nodded and planned to leave.
"Wait, sir, I'm sorry that I took your things... I will give you back double the amount in the future!"
Liwa stopped Li Ang, it seemed that it was because of stealing money and sword before.
"No need, Liwa, Count Oden has already paid it back for you. He once said to me - the money you took from me was taken away by my daughter. This is tit for tat..."
Li Ang imitated Oden's tone and watched Liwa's tears fall again.
"You should go and watch your father being buried, Liwa, and then protect Fletcher Village with Charles. That will be Charles's fiefdom."
"Thank you, my lord, and I will repay your kindness, I swear."
This is not a game, the lord did not recruit Liwa into the team.
It might be a better choice to let her continue to be a bandit and become a secret helper.
The matter was resolved, but this incident caused many changes in the situation of the kingdom.
In the afternoon of the same day, Amy's brother Lord Andrew was released - the murderer had been executed, and the king would naturally not continue to detain his nephew.
However, King Ulrich dismissed Andrew from his position on the grounds that it 'caused Royal City Guard's dignity to be damaged'.
This treatment is appropriate and there is nothing wrong with the reason.
Royal City Guard is the king's personal army, and all the troops are noble children, but Andrew allowed Baron Eldred to detain dozens of people, which really undermines the majesty of the king.
If it was Li Ang, as soon as the group of armed guards was detained by Seven Forks Fortress, he would definitely take Royal City Guard directly into Seven Forks Fortress to demand people, and kill anyone who dared to stop them.
There is no need for a troop full of aristocratic children to be timid. If they cause trouble, their parents will naturally intervene, and they may even be able to control Seven Forks Fortress in one fell swoop, and maybe even become the master of Seven Forks Fortress.
But now, Andrew can only go back to Crow's Perch Village to be a little lord and run his Knight's Territory.
Seven Forks Fortress was taken over by King Ulrich as a direct territory and became a military garrison directly under the king.
--Lion Knight Order was sent to Seven Forks Fortress to take over the army on the day Eldred was killed.
On the next day, King Ulrich announced that Eldred and Renier were found guilty of treason, and Seven Forks Fortress was placed under the direct jurisdiction of the king.
The evidence of the accusation is the letter forged by the lord that could not be used as evidence of accusation...
The king should probably thank Li Ang - Li Ang killed Renier and provided the 'evidence' of the father and son's treason, so King Ulrich could take advantage of this.
And Sir Rayman did not go to Brave Shield Fortress, he did not even go to Kewen Village to preside over the burial of his father-in-law - as the deputy leader of Lion Knight Order, he temporarily took over the defense of Seven Forks Fortress.
The defense of Brave Shield Fortress was assigned by King Ulrich to a person who no one expected - Baron Leofric.
This is the baron who used Griffin crest that Godric once mentioned. He was originally the lord of Kewen Village, which is where Oden is buried and the hometown of Countess.
But Brave Shield Fortress is not sealed to him. The current nominal owner of Brave Shield Fortress is still Joanna, the daughter of Oden.
The king only assigned Baron Leofric to temporarily manage the military affairs of Brave Shield Fortress.
Just like Grand Duke Alma temporarily manages the affairs of Long River Town.
This is actually a commission from Countess. She will move back to her hometown Kewen Village, and Kewen lord Leofric will go to Brave Shield Fortress to guard the border. This can probably be regarded as both sides getting what they need.
Although Ralph is a friend of Oden, he is obviously not a friend of Countess... Moreover, his border territory was sold to Li Ang and is no longer under the jurisdiction of Brave Shield Fortress.
At the same time, before leaving Lion City, Countess did transfer Fletcher Village to Li Ang - to be precise, it was transferred to Charles.
The transfer price is 1 dinar.
Today, the actual managers and nominal rulers of these places are as follows:
Long River Town--Grand Duke Alma; (nominally belongs to the imaginary 'child' of Duke Elfwan)
Brave Shield Fortress--Baron Leofric; (nominally belongs to Joanna, the daughter of Count Oden)
Seven Forks Fortress--Sir Rayman;(Eldred father and son committed treason, Seven Forks Fortress was brought under the direct jurisdiction of the king)
Fletcher Village--Charles; (belongs to Li Ang)
Border station--Ralph; (belongs to Li Ang)
Now the situation of the Lionheart Kingdom, except for Ryman, Seven Forks Fortress and Eldred father and son, the others are the same as in the game.
According to the voting results in the group, I will release larger chapters from now on, starting with 5K+ chapters.