Chapter 129
Killing is a mission, and also part of Ryan's plan.
The image of 'Shally' as a killing machine cannot be allowed to fall; it must be firmly established.
"Then, next, we should go to Silver Peak City and make some proper arrangements."
After conquering the Southern Territory, it's time for them to relocate their 'base'. Berman City is simply too small. Silver Peak City not only has a good location but also a large territory, making it the core area of Southern Territory.
After 'Shally' broke through the city, she killed a large number of people. And after 'Vainay's' rectification, everything has been greatly improved.
The engagement is in three days, which is also the day Ryan will take office as the City Lord of Silver Peak City.
He summoned Gruk and led the Iron Blood Army to Silver Peak City. 'Ina' naturally followed, along with two capable secretaries. Meanwhile, a new administrator would take over Ryan's position in Berman City.
Caslathdi will go in a couple of days. She's been in contact with the people at Gate of Janus. 'Lin Qi' has returned to Gate of Janus ahead of schedule. As for Jonathan, Ryan originally planned to transfer his old boss there as well, but according to feedback from the Security Bureau, his old boss hasn't been to work for two consecutive days.
The people of the Burning Covenant didn't know where he had gone, which worried Ryan a bit, because his old leader had said he would help him hold off the Old Emperor. He hoped nothing would go wrong.
A day later, Ryan led his team to Silver Peak City.
The train station was packed with people, all of whom had been arranged by local nobles to welcome them.
"Lord Ryan has arrived!"
"Wow, it's Lord Ryan, alive!"
"Lord Ryan!!"
As soon as I got off the train, a burst of cheers greeted me.
The leader of the welcoming party was a wealthy-looking nobleman with a broad smile on his face.
"Ryan, welcome, welcome. My name is Lanny, and I am a councilor of Silver Peak City."
Lanny was a viscount and held considerable power, making him a figure of influence in the Southern Territory. However, he was perfectly aware that in the current situation, titles were not important; what mattered was who had the troops and the authority.
Although Ryan is still a commoner, the Her Highness the Princess highly, and now he's here to be a lord. Otherwise, how could he have survived 'Shally's' bloody massacre? Lanny knows exactly what he should and shouldn't do.
"As per Lady 'Vainay's' instructions, the castle has been cleaned up. Would you like to go to the city hall first, or go to the castle first?"
"Let's go to the castle. I'll leave the municipal work to my secretary, Ina," Ryan said.
"Let me know."
Lanny did not raise any objections.
Who is 'Ina'? He had already found out.
Ryan's personal secretary, the two are said to have a very close relationship, he knows this all too well, and judging from the situation in Berman City, this secretary's abilities are absolutely top-notch.
Amidst cheers and applause, Ryan arrived at the castle.
Silver Peak City Castle is much larger than Berman City, so there's no problem living together in the future.
After arranging her accommodations, 'Ina' began to Manual Control engagement and taking office. Although everyone already knew about it, all the necessary announcements and arrangements still needed to be made.
This engagement coincides with Ryan's assumption of the title of lord, making it a double celebration. At that time, most of the nobles in the entire Southern Territory will come to offer their congratulations.
With the addition of the Princess and the Grand Duke, the scale of this banquet was unprecedented in the history of the Southern Territory.
"Let me see where it would be most appropriate for me to die... Oh right, I'll die on stage."
Ryan plans to set up a large stage in front of the castle, where he will give his inaugural speech as the lord is appointed. That will be the key moment. In front of everyone, he will step down at the height of his glory and embrace a new life!
Even if my Master Ryan dies, he would never be a traitor!
"Huh? They're all killed?"
After settling things down, Ryan opened the game and found that 'Shally's' siege was over.
At this moment, she was leading the remaining Holy Blood Legion soldiers in a retreat, returning to Silver Peak City as planned, intending to return during the glorious moment of her engagement and speech to stab Ryan in the heart.
[Blood Sacrifice: 57424/88888]
"More than fifty thousand."
Not quite enough, but still within budget.
However, the remaining 30,000 or so is still a large number. This was an attack, and it will probably not be so easy to Kainter in the future.
"Sigh~ Let's see how things go first, and I need to change jobs as soon as possible."
Fourth Tier Blood Knight might awaken some kind of class skill, but even without skills, his attributes alone are enough to surpass those of Fifth Tier Transcendent.
Afterwards, the struggle for the throne will involve a war against high-level Supernatural Being. Blood Knight need to be at least at the Sixth Tier to have any say in the matter.
Just then, a message popped up on the game interface—
[A devout believer offers you a sacrifice, invoking the name of the noble Blood Hand Butcher Barton, offering you pure blood and souls. Will you accept his sincerity?]
"???"
What the heck?
Ryan paused for a moment.
Blood Hand Butcher? Who's that?
Oh, I remember now, it seems like 'Shally' was in that role for a while... How can that be mentioned?
Offering: 200
"What do you mean? Did you sacrifice two hundred people for Shally?"
Ryan thought about it and chose to agree.
Then, 'Shally's' Fourth Tier quest blood sacrifice count increased by 200!
Ryan's eyes lit up.
"This works?"
However, after the two hundred sacrifices, there was no further action.
"That's it? Tch~ No sincerity."
Devout believers? Bullshit! This little offering isn't even enough to fill their teeth.
Although I don't know what's going on, I figured I might as well accept this kind of sacrifice. Even if I didn't accept it, people would still make the sacrifice. Anyway, I just get paid and don't have to do any work.
The distant Imperial Capital Baron.
The underground altar deep within the palace.
The Old Emperor stood on the altar, his expression shifting between light and shadow.
"Creed, why is there still no response from Barton after I offered the sacrifice? I did not feel his power."
"Great Father, it's very simple," Creed said. "Barton is the most powerful and bloodthirsty of the Great Demon. He probably doesn't care about these sacrifices."
"How much do you need?"
"Ten thousand, or more."
The Old Emperor frowned. "There are rumors circulating that I am a bloodthirsty demon. To prepare so many sacrifices at this time... I'm afraid..."
"Father!" Creed's voice rose, "The most important thing now is your immortality. The entire empire is yours. You have fought for the empire and sacrificed so much. Now it is time for those people of the empire to repay you! It is their honor to contribute to your immortality plan!"
The Old Emperor grinned. "Yes, Creed, you always see things more clearly than others. Those ignorant fools don't know that without me, Augustus would not be as powerful as he is today!"
"Alright, whether it's ten thousand or twenty thousand, I will grant His wish! I will grant His wish!"
What he wants most right now is immortality; nothing else matters!
On the other side.
Childe City, train station.
"Is everything ready? Macaos, I'm leaving the Western Territory in your care while I'm gone."
"Rest assured, Your Grand Duke, with me here, there will be no problem in the Western Territory!"
"Very good!" Magana's lips curled into a smile as she looked at the heavily armored warriors before her. She waved her small hand and commanded, "Everyone, listen to my order! Follow me, Grand Duke, to Silver Peak City for the engagement!"
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