Chapter 462 - Chapter 462: Chapter 437 Iron Blood Marshal Horatio_2 (2/2)

Horatio’s nose was prominent, his lips pressed into a straight line, and his chin bore a beard that was trimmed just right.

Majestic and mature.

Those were the two best words to describe him!

He wore a custom-made marshal’s uniform, with golden epaulettes that glittered in the sunlight, and his chest was covered with densely packed medals and decorations, each a testament to his bravery in countless battles.

“Darren Fischer, the Emperor and the Prime Minister are still at the banquet, they will be over soon,”

“At that time, you will need to report all matters to us.”

“Report?”

Darren murmured the word, gently shook his head, and mused silently.

Clearly having heard his voice, Marshal Horatio looked at him and nodded, speaking calmly, “Don’t forget, Darren Fischer, Cyart is just one of the many pawns we have.”

“So, you need to make your report, just as you would to a superior.”

Darren nodded, saying, “Of course I understand that, Marshal Horatio sir, without a doubt, the Fischer family and the whole of Cyart are pawns of the Lorne Empire, we will risk our lives for the interest of His Majesty the Emperor of Lorne, and for His Majesty, we will defeat and seize those Eastern countries.”

He paused and then continued with a smile, “However, whether a pawn or a soldier, they need ample reward to maintain adequate combat strength.”

“In order for us to have strong motivation, to bring tangible benefits to the Lorne Empire, and to ensure your initial investments don’t go to waste, Marshal sir, I hope you can provide more support.”

Horatio remained silent for a while, then sneered, “Hah, almost every puppet, every pawn speaks like that, but why does the Lorne Empire really need to care about you all?”

Darren nodded and immediately responded:

“The reason is simple, it is because of the situation I notified you of a few days ago by sending a message… Your puppet in Vallere has been captured, and it’s very possible that Vallere might completely turn over to the Seven Stars.”

“If the Lorne Empire abandons Cyart now, watching Cyart being annihilated by the three countries, the entirety of the Ouden Continent’s East will become the Seven Stars Empire’s territory!”

Marshal Horatio’s expression didn’t change, as if he wasn’t affected at all.

In reality, what made him more uncomfortable wasn’t whether the Lorne Empire could profit, but the significant growth in the Seven Stars Empire’s influence.

The people from the Eastern Four Kingdoms didn’t matter; their death didn’t matter, but the Seven Stars Empire, being an archenemy, every move they made weighed heavily on Marshal Horatio’s heart.

If they really allowed the Eastern Four Kingdoms to fall completely under the Seven Stars’ influence, the enemy capable of producing Extraordinary materials would multiply, and given time, the Seven Stars Empire would definitely have more Monarch Transcendents than before, and just one additional Heavenly Enlightenment would be enough to erase many of the Lorne Empire’s advantages.

No!

He absolutely could not let those Seven Stars people succeed!

Marshal Horatio paced back and forth for a moment, then suddenly gazed at Darren Fischer and said calmly:

“You’re very clever, Duke Fischer of Cyart.”

“For us Lorne citizens, we already have enough, even one more Cyart as a pawn, or one less Cyart, doesn’t make a substantial difference to the Empire.”

“However, the Seven Stars are indeed the deepest hatred within all Lorne citizens’ hearts.”

Darren didn’t utter a word, just smiled. His provocation hadn’t even been a covert strategy, but rather a straightforward analysis of the facts.

It was hard to deceive such a man; he could only be guided.

Marshal Horatio instantly understood the logic.

He said coldly, “Even though I know you’re using rhetoric, I have to admit you’re right. The current situation is indeed as such; we Lorne citizens cannot give up on Cyart.”

“Vallere has been a major disappointment to us…”

Then suddenly, Marshal Horatio’s presence surged forward powerfully, instantly causing Darren’s expression to drastically change.

“So, Duke Fischer of Cyart, I hope you can show sufficient strength! You must win this war!”