Chapter 61 - The Birth of the Lightning Corps (II) (1/2)

Shad's words cause Mark's face to greatly change. This could be said to be a secret of the Empire, a secret that very few people knew about. Even those who were privy to this wouldn't reveal this secret, but the 4th imperial prince had found out about it in less than two weeks traveling with them.

Mark took a deep breath, he had slowly grown accustomed to the 4th imperial prince's tendency of bringing about surprises. After thinking about it, he realized that the 4th imperial prince had been playing with them all along.

Going to the Mulan kingdom was just a test to see if the 4th prince was fit to lead this force. It was the test to see if he had the decisiveness and the heart to be the sword as well as the shield of the empire.

The first attack by that mysterious 7th rank expert was proof enough that he had the ability to survive the attack of a high-rank expert. The first ambush within the forest proved that he had what it takes to be their commander. In the middle of an ambush, he had charged within the enemies camp and captured their leader which proved his sharp thinking and fearlessness.

Not only that, he had even taken care of the night ambush within the capital by himself. His magic power was beyond normal and was able to use lightning energy freely from what he could see.

The way he had handled the situation in the capital of the Mulan kingdom had proven his cold-blooded side by executed a number of nobles, whether man or woman. The 4th imperial prince was the perfect candidate to lead this kind of special forces. Also, Mark had the feeling that the 4th imperial prince knew the plan of his old man all along. His old man would have never told him about that, which could only mean one thing, he had found out by himself.

After a moment of silence, he wryly smiled and slowly nodded his head to say. ” Yes, it's true. It seemed like you have discovered us as well the plan of the Empire's protector way earlier than he had anticipated.”

As soon as he said that, the carriage suddenly stopped.

” Can you please come out to finally meet your subordinates, young master,” Mark said in a respectful tone.

Shad was a little surprised, not because Mark had asked him to meet his subordinates, but the way he just addressed him. He used the word young master instead of 4th imperial prince your highness. He was speaking to him as though he was his servant just like Monalisa.

Shad did not say anything and got out the carriage.

Outside he saw all of the hundred soldiers with a blue cloak with lightning insignia on their chests and huge flame Lion with four wings on the back which was the symbol of the Djage empire.

At this time, ten of them were holding long black crossbows. The rest of them had long spears and swords in their hands. Their armors were gone, as well as the previous weapons that they had on their hands. At this moment they didn't look like some group of soldiers but a pack of wolves. They gave off a different vibe than before.

They were looking at Shad with reverence as though they were at his beck and call and would not refuse a single of his orders, even if he asked them to cut their own throats.

” We pay our respects to the young master,” They said simulstonealy as they all kneeled on one knee on the ground with their right hand on their chest.

” This is your personal forces, they are no different from your servants and would do whatever you asked of them, their sole purpose in life is to serve you and obey your every command. Your life is tied to them, if you died on the battlefield, they will follow you in the afterlife including us.” He said as he kneeled on the ground including the other three imperial knights.