Chapter 411: The Death Knight King and His Human Son (5000!!)
The Archbishop of the Scourge Cult changed his strategy.
The original strategy was to attack the Kingdom of Lensa, the Kingdom of Bolun, and some other southern kingdoms. After the snowball development in the south, they would attack the Frost Moon Kingdom, which was theoretically the most difficult to attack.
It is the place where the Holy Maiden of the Torch Church resides and the headquarters of the Novice Sect.
But now, since the Frost Moon Kingdom only seems powerful on the surface, then while attacking the Bolun Kingdom, we can also allocate some troops to further test the Frost Moon Kingdom.
If the Frost Moon Kingdom cannot withstand the temptation, the army of the undead will be on the march.
The strategy changed from south first and north later to the center first and the two sides later.
After all, the south is not particularly easy to deal with, as there is the New Holy City in the south.
I don’t think the New Holy City will be easy to deal with.
Of course, the prerequisite for implementing this strategy is to defeat the Kingdom of Bolen and the Kingdom of Lensa first.
Otherwise, there is no explanation for everything.
Based on the previous performance of the Kingdom of Bolun and the Kingdom of Lensa, the top leaders of the City of the Dead believed that they could cope with it.
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The palace was filled with evil spirits.
Many things also happened outside the palace.
The Death Knight King receives the death force transmission from the Obsidian Tower.
The royal city, which was originally full of death, seemed to be activated.
A large number of dead people stood up from inside and outside the royal city and turned into walking undead. Rand, who had fallen asleep, had to get out of bed again in the cold autumn.
Rand got dressed with Ellie a little irritably and went outside.
With Rand's physique, the cold autumn air was nothing. Even if he ran naked during the coldest days of winter, Rand would not get sick.
But not getting sick doesn't mean Rand can't feel cold or heat.
It's a cold autumn day, and it's the middle of the night. It's really annoying to work overtime.
Karin was already waiting outside Rand's tent.
Seeing Rand appear, Karin lit a fire to help Rand warm his body.
Then they went to the tent of the Duke of Thorn together.
Duke Thorn has not slept yet. He has been working since he entered the city.
Seeing Rand appear full of resentment, Lord Thorn's face lit up with joy.
Although his work up to now had been painful, the Duke of Thorn couldn't help but feel much better when he saw Rand coming out to work overtime.
But after laughing for a while, Duke Thorn couldn't laugh anymore.
Originally, he had only guessed that something might happen in the palace, so he chose another address in the square to work in order to stabilize the situation in the city first and allow the soldiers to rest and maintain their combat effectiveness.
Although the current outcome was expected, Duke Thorn was not happy that he guessed right.
This means that his cousin the King will basically be used by the Scourge Apostles.
Duke Thorn felt uncomfortable when he thought about his cousin having to suffer such hardships after his death.
"What's going on?" Rand asked.
"Your intelligence is very accurate." Duke Thorn put the documents on the table aside and said, "The palace is in trouble with Scourge cultists, and now it seems that fighting has broken out there."
Rand frowned with his fingers: "Fighting, you sent someone over?"
Duke Thorn shook his head: "No, the preliminary investigation results show that some force entered the city from the outside through the secret passage, and then entered the palace."
Rand rubbed his scalp and said, "Then I feel that it was done by the Royal City faction. The eldest prince may not be dead yet."
Duke Thorn agreed and continued, "And that's what happened. The dissipated death power caused a large-scale resurrection of the undead. The range was very large, which was a bit strange. Logically, this would require Scourge believers at the level of Scourge Bishops to use altars to perform rituals to achieve this."
However, the Scourge cultists and related evil items in the royal city should have been dealt with by the Crimson King who helped them.
Of course, Grand Duke Thorn was well aware that there was a high probability that the body of his cousin the king would be used, but it would never reach such an extent.
Otherwise, a large number of people from royal families of various countries would definitely join cults or the Torch Church.
The power of religion in this world must be much stronger than it is now.
Not like it is now.
It is true that some people of royal blood will join the Torch Church, but it is obvious that royal blood is not a superior talent in the Torch Church. Karin and Bishop Kahn are both born as ordinary citizens.
So now it is estimated that something extra happened.
Rand nodded to show that he roughly understood the situation, and then said: "Tan'er will lead the army to assist you in dealing with the undead born in and outside the city. He knows a lot about this."
"I will personally lead the team to the palace to deal with the problem." Rand said, "How about this?"
Duke Thorn said there was no problem.
Afterwards, Rand took Elsa, Olenna, Ellie, Karin, and some neutral strongmen to the palace.
After getting ready, head towards the palace.
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At this time, a fierce battle was breaking out in the palace.
The troops brought by the eldest prince are all elite knights.
There are many powerful high-level professionals among them.
For example, some high-level mages and high-level rangers.
The well-armed knights formed a tight formation to resist the undead rushing in from all directions.
The king, who became a Death Knight, was shrouded in cold black mist, with evil green flames burning on his weapon.
The black armor was gorgeous, exuding a depressing aura of death. Every swing of the two-handed giant sword in his hand would bring about the power of decay and destruction, and it seemed as if the wails of the dead souls could be heard in the air.
The Death Knight's greatsword slashed fiercely at the knight in the front row, and was barely blocked by the shield, but the knight was also shocked and fell back several steps.
Just when the knight wanted to stand up again, he found that his body was also burning with green flames.
Then the knight fell down in despair.
The knight at the side immediately stepped forward to fill the position and stabbed the Death Knight's chest with his sword, but the Death Knight King did not dodge at all and let the knight's sword penetrate several inches into his body.
Then he swung the greatsword and slashed.
It was a dark green sword mark.
A dozen knights around were cut in half.
The sound of wailing filled the entire palace hall.
The wizard's spell is finally ready.
The magic ball hit the body of the Death Knight King and blew the king away.
The power of a single wizard's spellcasting is far less than that of a group of wizards. Unfortunately, although the mages brought by the eldest prince this time are of good level, their number is small.
But it is still powerful.
The rangers also prepared explosive arrows.
The floor of the palace hall was shaking from the battle, and was covered with sword marks and scorched green marks.
The broken pillars fell to the side, and rubble and dust flew everywhere.
At first, the eldest prince wanted to make as little noise as possible, but later he found that he did not have the luxury.
The power of the Death Knight that his father turned into seemed to be inexhaustible.
The Death Knight King who was blown away stood up again and replaced his severed arm.
The top professional warrior rushed to the king, but was forced back by the sudden surge of green flames.
The eldest prince felt somewhat desperate, as his path to reviving the royal family was blocked by the undead spirit born from his own father.
The eldest prince knew very well that such a huge commotion would definitely be discovered by the neutral party.
His plan was basically over.
Sure enough, the battle continued for a while.
Count Rand of the Moon Phase appeared in the palace with a team of strong men and some elite knights.
Rand looked at the suffering prince and felt a little bit sorry for him.
Comfortingly, "Your plan was perfect, you just had bad luck."
The eldest prince's plan is indeed a good one.
Although it cannot be said to be perfect, it also cleverly takes advantage of the weaknesses of human nature.
A stand directly pushed the Queen's faction to the front to fight against the neutral party.
No matter which faction wins, they will return to the royal city and lose their vigilance.
Then it was time to implement the Great Prince's plan.
Rand couldn't help but feel fortunate. If Karin hadn't come to remind him in time, after killing the Death Knight in the palace, the eldest prince might have really caused him some trouble.
Even if the Great Prince's plans were all implemented smoothly, Rand still didn't think that the Great Prince could really destroy himself and the Grand Duke of Thorns.
Just as the eldest prince believed in his own plan, Rand believed in his own guards and the top leaders of the hideout.
Being comforted by his enemies, the eldest prince mourned even more.
Then the eldest prince said in a trembling voice: "I surrender. Let my father rest in peace."
The eldest prince's voice seemed to be squeezed out from between his lips. He could actually choose to join the arms of death and then fight Rand together with the Death Knight King.
But it makes no sense.
Even if they win, it will only bring disaster to the Frost Moon Kingdom.
The eldest prince certainly hated Rand and the Duke of Thorn, the two power grabbers.
But what the eldest prince could not tolerate even more was handing over the Frost Moon Kingdom to the Scourge Cult.
So the eldest prince made a decision.
Rand waved his hand, indicating that the prince's men could withdraw.
Rand was not nervous.
The king's foundation is too poor, and his combat effectiveness is average after becoming a Death Knight.
The power of the Death Knight is certainly terrifying to ordinary people.
But again, Karin was right there with him.
The prince's men retreated, and the prince reminded them, "Its power seems to be inexhaustible."
Rand raised an eyebrow and glanced at the eldest prince.
Then he whispered to the nun beside him: "Don't go up yet, I'll have someone test it first."
The eldest prince glanced at the beautiful nun with a slim figure and a crown with silver patterns.
Karin always puts on some makeup when she goes out, otherwise it would be troublesome if she is recognized.
But she didn't try to make herself ugly deliberately, and her foundation is so good, so she still looks very good.
There are also thieves, mages, and swordsmen beside Rand.
It is normal for great nobles to have chaotic private lives.
But people like Rand are relatively rare.
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The eldest prince could guess that this nun was from the Torch Church, but even if she was the highest ranking one, there was no way she could easily deal with his Death Knight father.
The eldest prince had already realized the power of this Death Knight during the battle just now.
The stand-in skeleton on the opposite side was also a little confused.
The formidable enemy retreated.
Although the Death Knight King is powerful, the opponent's fighting spirit is also quite strong, and there are many experts.
Even if it is the Death Knight King, it will probably take a long time to defeat him.
And someone has just attacked this skeleton commander.
It's still quite risky.
But now, the opponent actually gave up the fighter jet that they had obtained with great difficulty.
That gives it and the Death Knight a chance.
The skeleton secretly commands the death knight to revive the undead.
The substitute skeleton sneered in his heart.
Now that they have been given the opportunity, the Scourge Cult is best at using human wave tactics.
The issue of numbers is the least of the worries for the Scourge Cult.
The substitute skeleton raised his arm and pointed his hand into the air.
Afterwards, the knight who had died in the battle stood up again, wrapped in green flames.
The temperature in the field seemed to drop even lower, as if one's soul was about to be frozen.
The people on the opposite side who were originally entangled with it and the Death Knight King also changed their colors.
But the newcomers showed no expression.
The substitute skeleton knew that he was underestimated, but he was not angry. Next, he connected to the Obsidian Tower. The Death Knight with infinite power would let these newcomers know how powerful he is.
Of course, Rand didn't know the psychological activities of this substitute skeleton.
After signaling the eldest prince to move aside, Rand said, "Elsa, give me the skull's head."
The next moment, the skeleton felt that his vision was no longer under his control.
The world was spinning.
Elsa returned to Rand and handed him the skull's head.
【Walking in the Void】
Elsa's walking in the void is not a spatial movement, but an extraordinary pace.
This does not allow Elsa to take the enemy general's head in the crowded environment on the battlefield.
unless……
The enemy is close enough.
Rand picked up the skull's head and asked, "Can you speak?"
The skeleton was still in doubt and remained silent.
And it can't speak.
Rand handed the skull to his personal guard.
After the test, it is just garbage, don't take it too seriously.
Rand signaled Karin to take action with his eyes.
Although Karin still did not take off her crown, her temperature perception ability could sense Rand's movements, and she was very familiar with Rand.
Karin did not use the sacred artifact, the Eternal Flame of Purification.
There are outsiders here, and we will be discovered if we use force.
But there is no need to use it.
The Death Knight King is not incapable of action just because he loses his commander.
But its speed is too slow compared to Karin.
Just as the Death Knight was about to swing his sword to attack Rand who was standing in the crowd, Karin had already arrived in front of the Death Knight.
A slender hand stretched out from under the nun's robe that fits the curves of her body.
With a light tap of the jade finger, a brief and brilliant flash of fire flashed by.
The Death Knight loses his ability to move forever.
The resurrected knights in the surrounding area and other servants in the palace have also been eliminated.
The top leaders of the hideout and Rand's personal guards easily wiped out these undead.
It was all over very quickly.
"Okay, come with me, Your Excellency the Crown Prince. Your brother is waiting for you." Rand left some people to deal with the follow-up and said to the Crown Prince.
The eldest prince was just like the skull in the hands of Rand's men, not understanding what was happening.
Such a terrifying Death Knight whose power seems endless.
It ended just like that.
What about the battle? The eldest prince knew that Rand had many talented people under his command, but wasn't this resolved too quickly?
In confusion and astonishment, the eldest prince, along with his equally puzzled subordinates, followed Rand out of the palace.
Looking at the palace that looked dilapidated due to the battle, Rand rubbed his brows.
At this point, the incident should really be over.
It is basically a foregone conclusion that the Duke of Thorn will sit on the throne.
Miraculously, the eldest prince and the third prince are still alive, which can relatively restore the reputation of the Duke of Thorns.
Although these two princes will never have the chance to be king again in this lifetime.
There is no way that the Duke of Thorn would give up the throne.
How does the saying go? If the Duke of Thorn takes that position, all the neutral people will be his followers.
If the Duke of Thorns doesn't take that position, all the neutrals will be traitors! Rand has already promised the Duke of Thorns that he will help him deal with some things. He will probably stay in Frost Moon Royal City for a while, and then go back to the holiday villa. It is estimated that there will not be too many things to do.
In short, Rand is about to be promoted to Hand of the King.
Thinking of this, Rand couldn't help but sigh.
But being the Hand of the King isn't all bad.
Rand finally gained a position in the political field.
Rand was born into a military aristocracy, and everything he had in the beginning was won by war.
Then start developing the economy.
Before the second civil war in the Frost Moon Kingdom, Rand's economic and military influence were both impressive in the country.
But it lacks political power.
It’s not that Rand’s political influence is weak, but if Rand does not deliberately manage it, it will not be able to integrate into the party in a short period of time.
The last time the Kingdom of Bolen invaded, the quality of the troops provided to Rand by the country was very low, and this was the reason.
Simple economic ties cannot make the nobles really bleed for Rand.
And now, Rand's political influence has finally transformed into actual power and status.
Of course it will make Rand even busier in the future.
However, RAND can also make some policy announcements.
Use policies to support RAND's own economic and military development.
Rand's initial idea is to increase domestic population mobility and allow more adventurers to come to the resort to adventure and work.
Also, can some villagers or nobles also come to work in the Earldom of the Moon Phase?
It is now very difficult for Rand to capture people, so can this method be used to increase the population in disguise?
The army can have some mercenaries and the population can have more migrant labor.
However, these things need to be carefully considered. Going too far will not be conducive to domestic development.
What Rand wants to do is a win-win situation.
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At the same time in the City of the Dead, the Scourge leaders on the Obsidian Tower discovered that the energy demand in the Frostmoon Kingdom had disappeared.
However, even though the Archbishop of Scourge came to sense it personally, he still couldn't tell whether the undead in Frostmoon Royal City that could receive the power of the undead from a long distance was destroyed, or if it was simply disconnected.
The Obsidian Tower has no communication function, so the Archbishop of Scourge is not clear about the situation there.
but!
Since some special situations can occur, it has been proved that there is room for the Scourge Cult to invade the Frost Moon Kingdom.
(End of this chapter)