Chapter 796 - What Fault? (2/2)

Theodore’s ears were hot after my words, and he was so appalled he couldn’t say a word.

Thankfully, the old king was more sensible and said, “Commander Li Xiao Yao lead his Royal Army through many a blood bath, that was all seen by me. Theodore, there’s no need to feel so responsible. The Royal Army will eventually become a major force in the empire’s military. Allow some tinder to remain. With Commander Li Xiao Yao around, do not fret that the Royal Army will be able to once again rise up and become a trump card for the Tian Ling Empire!”

Pearl smiled, “Father is wise. May the Royal Army will remain firm, brave and courageous.After this battle, when we rebuild the Royal Army, it will become an army that can fight alongside the Flame Dragon Army and the Xia Yu Army!”

After Pearl’s words, I felt a surge of happiness in my heart. I could tell that Theodore and Owen weren’t too happy. The two princes didn’t look very happy. They were both extremely prideful men, and now that they had been defeated multiple times in a row, how could they coexist with an outsider like me?

As she said that, Pearl looked over at the battle and said, “Unfortunately, my Winds of Battle Army only has twenty thousand left. We were once a strong and courageous army that could face any challenge it was given….”

The old king looked at his daughter and gave a doting smile before patting her on the shoulder and saying, “Do not worry. After this battle, I will ask that those dusty marquis and dukes deploy half of their armies to you. Those old men hold tens of thousands of soldiers. They hold over five hundred thousand in total. I’ll make sure that your Winds of Battle Army will regain its hundred thousand. Do not worry, you may also choose from the Battle Academy. In desperate times like these, I do not see any need to wait for them to graduate any longer.”

Pearl leapt in joy, “Thanks father!”

On the side the two princes expressions grew uglier. In some ways, the doting that Pearl receives from the old king, far surpasses that of both the princes.

I smiled at their misfortune. Theodore was always dissatisfied with my Royal Army, and as such, I never held good feelings for him either. If there were an opportunity, I would much rather Tian Ling oust this heir to the throne. Either Owen or Pearl would be fine. But, it seems that Tian Ling City has never had a Regent Queen before, at least to this day. Ba Huang City is a good example, but the situation is much different. Angela has no other siblings besides Luo Lin. Only she could take the throne; while Pearl has two living brothers, and it seems a stretch to kill two heirs in order to ascend….

I was actually feeling giddy at the thought of these rebellious thoughts. Perhaps I was a rebel at heart? But that was impossible, I am a loyal soldier, in mind and spirit!

……

I sat down in an upright stance. Naturally, the two princes couldn’t tell what I was thinking. But, after waiting for ten minutes for something productive, I finally couldn’t sit any longer and turned around, “Your majesty, I would like to personally face the enemy. There are just too many of the Magic Sword Masters and the Stone Skin Giants. I’m worreid that my adventurer friends won’t be able to hold their lines. Would your majesty please allow me to go and fight!”

The old king smiled, “Commander Li Xiao Yao is truly a brave general. In all of the empire, there isn’t a single man who would go to such lengths for his soldiers and fight on the front lines! Go forth and lead your Royal Army well!”

“Thank you your majesty!”

I turned around and immediately jumped onto my horse, charging straight into the crowd of Magic Sword Masters. My achievement points needed to be high. Otherwise, the final winner of this event would be [Legend].

On the shores, I saw a group of NPCs activating a large connon. “Peng peng peng!” Each time the cannon fired, it would blast the warships that the Hybrid Demons were riding upon. The Magic Sword Masters were instantly killed, while the Stone Skin giants had a health and defense that far surpassed the Sword Masters, allowing them to run onto the shores and clash with the players and NPCs.

In the sky, I could hear the screeches of dragons ring through the battlefield. It was Qing Luo and her Dragon Knights! There were several enormous dragons that flew over the lake. They blew their [Dragon Breath], as the knights that were mounted on them flashed their swords. The Magic Sword Masters couldn’t even reach the Dragon Knights. Even their arrows couldn’t breach the thick scales. The Stone Skin Giants were even more out of reach. This battle was clearly in Tian Ling Empire’s favor.　　……

“Grrrrr….”

I could hear a roar in the distance. I didn’t even need to think to know that it came from the Blood Giant Kehl.

As Li Mu charged into the fray, he suddenly stiffened and looked up, “Is the Blood Giant Kehl finally arriving?”