358 Mayhem in Phoenix Part 2 (2/2)
Saleen had no intention of repudiating this promise. If Joey was provoked, even Sregl Island would not be able to resist this expert who had already exceeded the standard of grade-9.
Seeing that Saleen was not talking again, the two viscounts rubbed their hands together anxiously. Saleen lifted his eyelids and glanced at the two of them. These two middle-aged nobles were a little plump, but they were not as fat as Baron Piac. Also, the calluses on their palms had not faded. They must have still been practicing martial arts.
Perhaps these two fellows aren't that cowardly. It is just that they do not have the help of a mage. That's why they had no choice but to flee.
”If…” Saleen dragged his voice, causing Suha and Peter to perk up their ears. Then, he said, ”If you devote yourselves to the county king, what do you hope to get in return?”
”Sir, we hope to leave our sons here, and hope that you will guarantee their safety. Whether or not the county king agrees to help us recapture the land, our swordsmen will always serve the county king loyally.”
After hearing their sincere requests, Saleen's heart softened. If it was any other request, he would not have cared in the slightest, but… this was a request from a father. If Saleen's father was still alive, he would surely have protected Saleen at all costs.
Furthermore, these two people were very tactful. They had not requested for Saleen to deploy troops. They had simply said that they would wait for the future. In the future, if Lex had the ambition to conquer the world, then they would have a chance of recapturing their territory. If this day never came, they simply hoped that their sons would be able to live on safely.
”Okay, I can make the decision on this matter. But you have to hand your soldiers to me. Tomorrow, bring you sons to see me. I will take a look and get a teacher for them. As long as they do not leave this city, I will be able to guarantee their safety.”
”Great Mage, many thanks to you.” Suha and Peter bowed at the same time. At this moment, they were abjected nobles, and in the face of a grade-5 mage, they only possessed humility. Since Saleen wanted to seize the authority over their troops, they could only hand them over obediently. Before arriving, the two of them had already crafted a plan. If Saleen did not possess sufficient power, they would act like bandits for once and occupy the new city.
However, Daniel, who had gone to receive them, had given them too much of a shock. A death mage with an army of spirits. It was obviously an unwise move to rival a mage with such powers. Hence, the two of them believed Piac's words and chose to submit to Saleen.
”As for your money, keep it. If you want to live in this city, you will have to purchase land.” Noticing that the two nobles grew anxious, Saleen finally smiled and said, ”Relax. Since you two have come early, I will charge a cheaper price.”
”Jola, you will be in charge of the viscounts' soldiers from now on. Settle their accommodations, and go receive the soldiers tomorrow.”
”Yes, sir.”
”Piac, stay behind.” Saleen pointed at the fatty, and Piac remained in the room uneasily. Only after Jola led the two viscounts out did Saleen open his mouth and said, ”You accepted their money, right?”
Piac was dumbfounded and his face turned pale.
”Did you also say that as long you were the one making the request, I would surely accept them?”
With a thump, Piac knelt on the ground. Had Phoenix not been in mayhem, he would not have been able to come here openly and wait for Saleen to fulfill the promise. But with mayhem in Phoenix right now, Piac had lost his usefulness. It was certain he could not defend Deep Forest Town, and if he lost Saleen too, he could only sit and wait for the soldiers from Goodrid City to capture him.
”Sir, please show me mercy.” At the same time, tears began streaming down his face. There was no way he could have faked that.
”Mercy? Since you have asked them to defect to me, then why did you still deploy your scouts? Are you planning to launch a sneak attack?”
”Sir, it's not my business. I only have ten soldiers, but each of them have hundreds of soldiers.” Piac was kneeling on the floor. He crawled two steps forward and hugged Saleen's thigh, stopping short of kissing Saleen's leg.
Saleen kicked him away, then said, ”There is no one around now. If Jola had been present and you tried to get close to me, he would have amputated your limbs and handed you over to the death mage.”
Noticing that Piac stopped blabbering, Saleen then said, ”Hand over all the money you have taken from them. I will spare your life this time around.”
”Thank you, sir.” Finally, Piac had managed to salvage his life.
”Why are you thanking me? I am not done yet.” Saleen stared coldly at Piac, causing Piac to lower his head again.
”I will give you one hundred soldiers later on. Once the county king returns and confers a new title upon you, you will lead these one hundred soldiers back to Deep Forest Town. That place belongs to the county already. If the people from Holy Rock City want it, you shall tell them everything.”
”Ah?” Upon hearing Saleen's instructions, Piac was aghast.