After the battle, the plains were in a mess.
The red lion flag lay in a pool of blood and frost. Dead warhorses and soldiers were everywhere, as well as a large amount of abandoned armor and weapons.
Within Eagle Fortress.
Wu Ming changed out of his blue armor that was stained with all sorts of filth. He wore a silk robe and listened to the report quietly.
"We defeated the enemy's army of 20,000 and captured 5,000 people, including the heir of the House of Wellington, Viscount Arthur …" Viscount Barer's voice was filled with excitement.
Viscount Baylor's voice was filled with excitement, and Soros and the other knights looked at Wu Ming with excitement and admiration.
The scene of Wu Ming summoning the Blue Dragon on the battlefield today was too shocking. It made them completely convinced of Wu Ming's identity!
"Although the battle potential of the entire highland cannot be underestimated, we killed 5,000 of them, captured another 5,000, and another 10,000 escaped. Even if the Grand Duke of Wellington wants to stage a comeback, I'm afraid it's impossible …"
Wu Ming said slowly after a moment of contemplation.
Casting this legendary spell today to summon the Blue Dragon had directly consumed more than half of the power of the people in his body. Now, his spirit was somewhat exhausted.
But there was no doubt that its effect was extremely good. It helped him win the battle in an instant. More importantly, it affected the difference in strength between the two sides.
"My vassals!"
Wu Ming spoke again, his voice loud and clear. "From Thale until now, the blue-blooded people who have occupied the Wind Fireflies Plains, is this the only courage you have?"
He spoke in a courageous and inciting voice, "Previously … the red lions from the plains were like bandits. They charged into our homes, stole our belongings, and killed our people. Now, Eagle Fortress has returned to our hands. Their army has been defeated. Do you have the courage to follow me to the highland? To conquer, to plunder, to obtain glory and endless wealth! "
"Great Conqueror King! Where your will is, our swords will follow! "
Barer and the other viscounts immediately knelt down and cheered. "Conquer! Conquer! "
Wu Ming looked at this scene and finally nodded in satisfaction.
The reason he took the risk to fight Arthur was not just to stop the enemy. More importantly, it was to exhaust the enemy's strength and prepare for the following battle.
Now, the effect was even better than he had expected.
A mere Wind Firefly Plain naturally could not satisfy his requirements. What he needed was at least a hegemony like the Conqueror King, Thale!
Unfortunately, Highland had bumped into a muzzle.
Even if it hadn't made any aggressive moves before, Wu Ming would probably have found an excuse to attack it, let alone now.
…
After entertaining the vassals, Wu Ming finally had the time to check on the spoils of war late at night.
As for the other armors, warhorses, bows and arrows, spears, and captives, there were naturally special clerks to count them.
With a group of former workers and accountants who could read and calculate for him, the ones who had to worry about being scammed were the nobles.
What really concerned Wu Ming was the loot on Arthur.
"This is … the Lionheart King's Sacred Sword?"
In the dormitory, Alice stared at the crude short stone sword placed on the rosewood table in the middle of the room. Her eyes shone with a startling light.
"Rumor has it that this Holy Sword was originally inserted into a Holy Stone in the highlands. Only a true King who has obtained recognition can pull it out. Who knows how many knights have fallen before it until the appearance of the Lionheart King!"
She mumbled, her white jade-like fingers touching the blade of the sword.
Whoosh!
A golden light flashed past, causing Amaris to cry out in shock. She retracted her palm as if she had been electrocuted. Her fingertips were already a little charred. "Even now, it still has such power. It chose Arthur …"
She looked at Wu Ming, her gaze suddenly becoming very strange. "My king, you are the successor of the Conqueror King, and have also obtained the recognition of the Lionheart King. You will definitely rule over the entire Seer Continent!"
"Of course!"
Wu Ming spoke like a charlatan, but in reality, he knew his own situation.
According to the standards of his previous world, this extraordinary weapon would at least be a high-grade legendary magical item in the western world, or even a divine weapon!
There was also a curse on it, or rather, a restriction. Only those who fulfilled the requirements would be able to obtain its recognition, be touched, and use its power.
He had only forcefully subdued it to break through this restriction.
"Since the Dragonheart Sword is damaged, let this stone sword be Arthur's compensation!"
Wu Ming picked up the stone sword hilt and casually swung it a few times.
"Hehe … Then the Wellington Family is really suffering a great loss!"
Alice covered her mouth and laughed.
Although the Dragonheart Sword was not bad, compared to the Sacred Sword in the Stone, the difference was like heaven and earth. Furthermore, when the Highland Knights were about to invade the highlands, if they saw that the Lionheart King's sword had recognized them as the conqueror, what kind of expression would they have?
Just by looking at the influence of the Blue Diamond Crown in the Gale Fireflies Plains, one could tell that the Sword in the Stone's deterrence to the highlands would not be any less!
'Perhaps Arthur had been keeping it a secret all this while, planning to show the proof of his kingship when he established the duchy, to intimidate everyone … Of course, now he has simply shot himself in the foot …'
Wu Ming thought with some schadenfreude.
After Madam Alice left, his expression turned serious as he looked at the broken sword in his hand.
Strictly speaking, he had only broken through the first layer of the seal on the stone sword. He could ignore its resistance and hold it in his hand.
As for developing other enhancements, turning it into an unparalleled sword and killing weapon on the battlefield, and summoning heroic spirits, that was still a long way off.
But Wu Ming was very patient, and he had plenty of time to slowly grind it down.
After all, the power seal on the weapon was too rich. It basically represented the part of the laws of power that the Lionheart King had grasped regarding the world of Thel.
Through research, every new discovery was equivalent to one's understanding of the entire universe taking a step forward.
The Sword in the Stone, in Wu Ming's eyes, was a key to unlock the laws of power in the universe.
…
As the news of the battle of Eagle Fortress spread, the entire continent was in an uproar.
The Gale Fireflies Plains was the most heated. Many nobles and knights, under Wu Ming's call, began to prepare their own weapons and join the army, preparing to conquer and plunder the highlands.
Many barbarians and fugitives also took the opportunity to join the army for training. This was because Wu Ming had decreed that as long as they made contributions, they would be granted the status of free people and be pardoned. No one would be able to pursue their previous crimes.
Faced with the ever-expanding army of the Blue Bloods, the highlands were in a state of constant fear.
The House of Wellington was no longer as high-spirited as before, and no one dared to mention the matter of establishing a duchy.
Many of the nobles who had already been conquered began to quietly discuss the topic of the Conquest King, as well as the Sword in the Stone that was said to have fallen into the hands of William Wallace the First.
"Viscount Garcia, congratulations on making the right choice!"
While the army was preparing for war, Wu Ming was not idle either. He was making preparations to break down the resistance of the highlands.
"There are other small families on the highlands. Although they have been conquered, it has not been long. Once they are provoked by a strong enough external force, it's not impossible for them to rebel again! Go to the highlands and tell them to submit to me, kneel and swear loyalty to me. I'll recognize their original fiefdoms and titles, as well as all the rights and interests they have in their fiefdoms! "
Wu Ming looked at Viscount Garcia who was kneeling by his feet, as well as Merlin and the other servants. His voice was cold as he said pointedly, "Even if it's the House of Wellington themselves, as long as they're willing to submit to us and help us deal with Grand Duke Wellington, they can also receive the same treatment!"
As soon as these words left his mouth, Viscount Garcia's heart sank.
He knew clearly that even in the House of Wellington, they were not a monolithic entity. There were many ambitious people, such as himself in the past.
Now, in order to obtain the original territory of the House of Wellington and the title of Grand Duke, it was not impossible for them to start a rebellion, especially when Arthur had lost twenty thousand of his direct army. The main bloodline's strength had been greatly damaged, and the side branches had begun to rise.
'Under the Conquest King's scheme, I'm afraid the entire highlands will be in chaos before the blue-blooded soldiers even arrive.'
Garcia shook his head in his heart. He only felt that compared to the Earl of Blue Mountain, this blue-blooded person before him seemed to be a completely different creature.
In truth, this might be the attitude that the former Conqueror Thale should have!
However, at this time, the loyalty ceremony had already ended and his oath was in Wu Ming 'hands. If he rebelled again, he would only bring ruin to his reputation, and might even be hanged by Grand Duke Wellington. A clansman who had repeatedly failed and displayed disloyalty was worthless. The current Grand Duke of Wellington understood this very well.
"Yes, my lord!"
Therefore, Garcia could only bow humbly and promise, "Your will will spread throughout the highlands. With the help of carrier pigeons, in less than half a month, the entire highlands will spread this news!"
"Very well, there's one more thing …"
Wu Ming looked behind Garcia at Wizard Merlin who was dressed in a gray robe and hood.
"This vassal of yours is a Wizard, right? Are you interested in joining the Watchmen organization and serving me? "
His voice was deep and brimming with unparalleled confidence. "My reward will definitely satisfy you!"
"It's his honor to serve you, my lord!"
Although Merlin was still hesitant, Viscount Garcia immediately agreed.
It was obvious that he was very adaptable. He already knew that his side had no bargaining chips at all.
"Very well. After these things are done, your viscount territory in the Wind Firefly Plain will still be yours!"
Wu Ming made a promise. "Those who serve me will be rewarded!"
Upon hearing this, Viscount Garcia's eyes flashed with a hint of passion …
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