Chapter 143 - General Lexus Promise (1/2)

General Lexus eyed Cale sharply which made the latter somewhat apprehensive in his heart.

The old man in front of him was after all someone at the mid stage of the Immortal-Class level.

Cale could not do anything to him even if he equip the full set of his Void Wolf Immortal set equipment.

”What did you say, young sir?” General Lexus glanced coldly at Cale.

”Old man, I already told you. If you let the emperor who is at his death's door consume this Holy Nourishing Crystal, then you will only quicken his death.” Cale calmly answered while staring at the old general solemnly.

Seira and the two deputies who were not far away were covered in cold sweat. Cale actually dared to casually call General Lexus as 'old man'? The good thing was that they didn't see the general swatting the young man away in anger.

Where did he have the guts to casually call a top expert who was at the mid stage of the Immortal-Class level as 'old man' as if they were long lost friends?

”Then can you explain to me why?” General Lexus restrained himself from swatting away the young man on account for buying some time for his soldiers to escape and also for helping them acquire the Holy Nourishing Crystal.

Cale pointed at the green crystal in the hands of the general before he spoke in a calm tone.

”That crystal contains the energy of the Heavenly Winged Guardian that we had killed. Although it looked pure and abundant of elemental energy, it contains large amounts of impurities. These impurities are the remnant bestial energy from that beast, so what would happen to someone who had almost extinguished his life if he consumes that crystal which contains these impurities?”

The old general was stunned and realization suddenly dawned on him after hearing Cale's answer. He then looked at Cale as if he had seen a rare treasure, his old eyes glistening.

”Then do you have a way to extract the remnant bestial energy out of this crystal?” General Lexus used his free hand to hold Cale's shoulder tightly, looking very expectant.

Cale shook his head and replied.

”No, I don't know how to extract it, but I have a way of saving the emperor. Of course, I will still need that crystal if I want to help the emperor to continue living.”

General Lexus was initially disheartened after hearing that Cale didn't know how to extract the remnant bestial energy from the crystal, but after hearing the latter part of his words, the general's eyes flashed with joy.

He was excited, but he still held the excitement in his heart and glanced seriously at the masked young man in front of him who was still looking calmly at him. Inwardly, he admired the young man's composure. Few could remain calm in his presence, even the old ministers would be respectful at the sight of him.

”How certain are you on saving the emperor?” General Lexus asked carefully.

Cale thought for a brief moment before giving a reply.

”I'm not sure, but with the Holy Nourishing Crystal, the chances of saving him will be multiplied by many folds.”

”Just make sure that you are not lying to me. If you fail to save the emperor, then this old man will personally kill you.”

Cale was a bit fearful in his heart, but he did not show any hint of fear outwardly. He merely showed the old man a warm smile, albeit a little forced.

”Old man, if I can't save the emperor, then you don't have to do anything since I will kill myself. But what if I was able to save him, what can you give me in return?”

Cale's eyes turned sharp, even the old general felt a bit uncomfortable after seeing his gaze.

'This young lad isn't as simple as he seems to be.' General Lexus thought to himself, but he still smiled at Cale.

”If that is indeed the case and you are able to save his majesty's life, then I will personally speak with the emperor to confer you the title of marquess. After all, saving his life means saving all the citizens of the Celestial Sword Empire. How does that sound, young lad?”

Cale glanced calmly at the old general for a brief moment before giving him a faint smile. He then did a fist-palm salute to the old general as a form of respect.

”I will do my best to save his majesty, the emperor.”

General Lexus grinned widely after hearing Cale's sincere words. He then did a fist-palm salute to show mutual respect.

”Let's return home soldiers of the Celestial Sword Empire!”

The soldiers' eyes moistened after hearing the emotional voice of their general.

They had experienced a tough journey just to get the Holy Nourishing Crystal. Many of their comrades died inside the Cave of Endless Grievance. Furthermore, all of them had various wounds all over their bodies.

They raised their fists in midair and issued deafening shouts.

The several hundred soldiers departed... Their destination: The Celestial Sword Empire.