This provocative remark immediately silenced the entire camp.
Since Yun Zhe arrived in Donic, and with his increasing achievements, the attitude towards the Aruru people throughout Donic, from Countess Serena to the lower-ranking soldiers, has changed dramatically. The arrival of Aruru mercenaries has further elevated the Aruru people's standing. Therefore, negative or even contemptuous remarks about the Aruru people have almost disappeared from Donic's upper echelons. So when this statement was made, everyone's first reaction wasn't anger or resentment, but curiosity.
Where did this idiot come from to dare spout such nonsense?
The crowd parted automatically, revealing the young man who had spoken. He looked disdainful and was unusually angry that he had exposed himself to everyone without saying a word. His yellow hair swayed, and his handsome face was full of murderous intent.
Yun Zhe carefully examined the young man in front of him. He was quite tall and was even wearing the armor of the Imperial Guard of the capital. Although the armor was quite dirty, it was clear that the young man valued it very much.
"Are you a member of the Imperial Guard? What position do you hold in the Imperial Guard?" Yun Zhe asked directly, as if he hadn't heard what he had just said.
"Hmph, I am the Commander of the Golden Helmet Guard of the Imperial Guard." He glanced at Yun Zhe, his outward demeanor even more arrogant, but inwardly he was weighing whether to be more forceful or slightly yield. His title was prestigious, generally considered equivalent to a baron without a title. Therefore, in his mind, the person before him was at most an equal, and the fact that he was an Aluru further diminished his standing. With this in mind, he no longer hesitated, snorted again, and gave Yun Zhe the look of someone looking at a country bumpkin.
Yun Zhe had indeed never heard of the classification of the Imperial Guards, so Blaze, who was familiar with these things, quickly stepped forward to help Yun Zhe. However, before he could even get to Yun Zhe's side, Yun Zhe asked a question that broke the guard of the golden-helmeted captain.
"You say you're the Golden Helmet Guard Commander, so where's your golden helmet? How do I know you're not lying?"
The Golden Helmet Guards were indeed the most loyal and magnificent guard of the Galician royal family. They might not be the most powerful, but they were certainly the most beautiful. And the golden helmets Yun Zhe mentioned were precisely what they were most proud of—their greatest magical artifact, used to differentiate them from ordinary guards. But at this moment, he had already exchanged this greatest magical artifact for food and drink during his escape.
The guard captain, momentarily humiliated, was filled with rage. He muttered under his breath, "You ignorant bastard, how dare a lowly commoner like you look at my golden helmet?"
Upon hearing this, Blaze immediately drew his longsword in a threatening gesture. Gerald was even more direct, pulling the intimidating large axe from behind his back and swinging it towards the man's head.
Yun Zhe grabbed the axe handle, stopping Jelock's actions. Yun Zhe was surprised that he wasn't angry. He stared at the young man in front of him, who was clearly also frightened by Jelock's behavior. He puffed out his chest, putting on a tough front, but inwardly he was already having second thoughts.
"You...you can't kill me...if you kill me, you won't be able to recruit anyone!" He blurted out his thoughts impatiently, looking warily at the murderous-looking Jerok, and involuntarily took a step back.
Yun Zhe was surprised to find himself so good-tempered, not even getting angry. He looked at the seemingly strong but actually weak young man with amusement, smiled, and said, "You've already been kicked out of the camp. Similarly, you're all in the same boat. The path is still the same two paths, and you can choose now. Of course, you can also refuse, and then don't blame me for executing those who refuse to obey on the spot."
As Yun Zhe spoke the last few words, his tone became clearly hostile. The young man before him suddenly felt dizzy and lost all his arrogance.
"My lord, I was wrong. I want to return to the military camp. I only said that to get your attention. My lord, I really didn't mean any disrespect. Please forgive me. I am the commander of the Golden Helmet Guard. I know many secrets of the royal family. I... I also have extensive connections. My father holds an important position in the court... I also..." His expression suddenly changed, and his arrogance instantly turned into anxiety. He began to express his loyalty incoherently.
Yun Zhe had initially thought he was still a somewhat arrogant nobleman, and that his disdain was merely a strange, outdated habit of the aristocracy. He hadn't expected the change to be so swift. Yun Zhe couldn't help but sneer. He walked up to the young man and asked, "Have you truly realized your mistake, or are you saying this because things are beyond repair, trying to gamble one last time?"
The young man was taken aback, then immediately knelt on one knee in submission, saying in a trembling voice, "My lord, I know I was wrong. What I said just now was nothing but a little trick to attract your attention, I..."
Yun Zhe waved his hand, "You've already missed your chance. I made it very clear: come here to assemble. Those who don't assemble on time will be dismissed. Military orders are absolute; how can they be abandoned because of one person?"
I'll say it again, "Either leave, go work over there, or die here right now!"
The nobleman, who had been trembling with humility, knew he had no way to back down after hearing Yun Zhe's words. His expression changed again, instantly becoming ferocious and resentful. He spat on the ground and suddenly started shouting loudly.
"What is this? Does it really think it makes it human just because it's wearing a helmet? Trash Aruru, born a lowly bastard. I give you face and you don't appreciate it. Do you really think you're some kind of baron? Bah! A bastard is a bastard!"
This was the first time Yun Zhe had ever encountered such a shameless person. Amidst his anger, he also felt a surge of curiosity, eager to hear what other grand pronouncements he had to offer. However, Jelock was clearly faster; before the golden-helmeted guard could say anything more, he delivered a single axe blow, decapitating him.
The axe blow was incredibly effective. Those who were late immediately became obedient and followed the man to the construction site.
Why kill him?
"Huh?" Jerok looked at Yun Zhe with a puzzled expression as he wiped his axe.
Yun Zhe shook his head. "I was hoping to hear what more brilliant things he could say, but you killed him with an axe. But it's alright, I doubt he could have said anything that would have allowed him to live."
Jerok snorted and spat on the man's head.
"By the way, do you know his name?"
"Who cares what his name is? He's just a barking dog!" Jerok put away his axe and shrugged.
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