Demon Royal Family

Rod was holding a pipe and lurking in the woods. Behind him, there were thousands of soldiers.

He was the one who ambushed the troops to the west in Ivo's "surrounding three and ambush one" tactic. Last night's riverside ambush killed 3,162 Barians, including the opponent's deputy army commander Ernst Barea. , and chased and killed more than 600 Barian soldiers downstream of the river. The remaining enemy troops were frightened and fled in all directions.

Among them, the largest fleeing force numbered more than 3,000 people. They were surrounded on three sides and fled westward like panicked rabbits. The woods where Rhodes set up an ambush were on their only path.

Rhodes turned around and looked at the officers beside him. There were Stone Hooves and Crossed Axes, as well as Hades, one of Ivo's companions. The others were all veterans. He thought for a while and said to Hades: "I heard Are you a strong assassin?"

Hades glanced at him, nodded slightly, and responded coldly.

Rhodes exhaled a puff of smoke, "I hope that when the war starts, you can directly assassinate the opponent's commander, which can reduce our losses."

Hades glanced at him lightly and did not respond. Rhodes was depressed for a while, wondering if Hades listened.

After a while, the fleeing Baria soldiers passed by the woods. Rhodes shouted and led his troops to kill them.

The Bariya people who were ambushed were panicked. One of the tall soldiers stood up and shouted orders. This was the commander.

Under his command, the Barian soldiers began to switch defensive formations.

Suddenly, a silver light as thin as a thread flashed through. It looked inconspicuous, but it seemed to have an inexplicable attraction. Everyone's eyes couldn't help but look at it. The silver light was so beautiful and lifeless. The breath passed through the throat of Commander Baria.

The blood sprayed, but it reminded people of blooming flowers.

In an instant, the commander was killed instantly.

Hades turned into darkness and disappeared next to the commander's body. The surrounding Barian soldiers guarding the commander were completely useless.

Rhodes swallowed and thought carefully about whether he had offended Hades.

…

When Duke Kane rushed back, what he saw before him were the corpses of the Barians strewn on the ground.

Only two thousand men managed to escape and join Duke Cain's forces.

When Ernst's body was placed in front of Kane, the legendary Duke swayed and held on to the table before he could barely stand still. There was a volcanic lava-like anger brewing on his gloomy face, ready to erupt at any time.

The middle-level officers present were silent and did not dare to speak out. In their impression, Kane had never suffered such a big loss in the decades he had led the army.

The atmosphere in the handsome tent was deathly silent, except for Kane's heavy breathing.

For a long time, Kane took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, waved his hand, and asked the soldiers to carry Ernst down and be cremated.

"Surround the defense line." Duke Kane's voice was hoarse.

A mid-level officer said bravely: "Commander, we have lost eight thousand men this time. It is impossible to break through the defense line. Please think again."

Kane looked at him and said calmly: "I did lose this time, but I won't lose my mind so easily. I temporarily surrounded the defense line and focused on Lacers's reinforcements, the Lancer Corps. From now on, you must report to me. The itinerary of the Spear Legion, since Ivo gave me this great gift, of course I want to return the gift."

Everyone's spirits were lifted. They believed that as long as Kane didn't lose his mind, they would be able to win the game. After accepting the order excitedly, they all left the handsome tent.

Kane knocked on the table and whispered to himself: "Ivo... I will make you pay back double!"

…

The information about Ivo's ambush at Barria quickly spread throughout the Lasces area, shocking countless people.

A young lord actually won a brilliant victory from Duke Kane!

Duke Kane is well known in the Northland. Ivo's victory is like using Kane as a stepping stone, and he instantly gains a terrifying reputation.

Kingdom of Baria.

"boom!"

The wine glass in King Barea's hand fell to the ground and broke into pieces. He was so shocked by the news that he seemed to have lost his soul.

Kane's defeat and Ernst's death shocked the whole country of Barria.

Eastern Territory.

"The Angry Lion of Laxese" and the leader of the Purple Feather Army, Marquis Beverly Gold, shouted excitedly, "Damn old man Kane finally met his opponent! Well done!"

In the camp of the Earth Wolf Clan in the distance, Chief Nuodan stroked the warg and murmured: "Ivo..."

Western Territory.

In a tavern in Gregor City, a group of civilians wearing dirty linen clothes cheered in a low voice. They were the residents of Gregor. After the city was occupied by the Renault people, they were like bereft dogs, suffering everywhere. fair treatment.

"Great! The Barians are finally defeated!"

"Ivo will definitely save the kingdom!"

High Rock Plains.

Aiweier's camp was chopped into pieces by her in a fit of rage. She stood in a messy open space with a dagger in her hand, her aura fluctuating, and the hatred in her eyes was thicker than ink, and she was also filled with deep fear.

Duke Kane was half of her teacher, but he failed at the hands of Ivo, which shocked her. What was more, she was filled with anger and hatred. Her cousin Ernst was killed by Ivo, which almost caused Ivo's death. into madness.

She gritted her teeth and said, "Kill my brother! I will definitely kill you!"

This victory brought Ivo's fame to a new peak.

But the client, Ivo, is distressed by his own unexpected situation.

The mana furnace on the back showed an unstable trend.

…

The Mana Furnace is a gift from Augusta, and it is also a Sword of Damocles. The core principle is similar to a commitment contract, otherwise it will self-destruct and severely damage Ivo.

As time passed, the mana furnace became unstable, hot and cold, and the mana was disordered.

Counting the time, I still have two years to complete the requirements of Augusta National.

The Pope does not just want to see him. Ivo has a vague plan. Perhaps he can use him to clear his heretical identity, apply for a "salvation journey" and receive baptism in the Holy Land.

The "Journey of Redemption" is a tradition passed down by the Holy See. Heretics go to the Holy See and worship holy places. There are many specific restrictions. Generally speaking, it is similar to the feeling of traveling westward to seek scriptures. Anyway, it is ninety-nine and eighty-one difficulties.

Ivo is not actually worried about the time limit of the mana furnace. Although Augusta is a powerful white-robed wizard, he does not understand Ivo’s real trump card. In Augusta’s eyes, Ivo is just an ordinary person with outstanding talents. He was a human being, and Augusta's body had died at that time, and his soul only inherited a part of his mana. He was not in peak condition, and the mana furnace constraints he imposed were not indestructible.

Ivo has several ways to temporarily suppress the instability of the mana furnace, the simplest of which is to rely on the help of the old man in his mind. The premise is that the mana of the furnace is cleared and this trump card cannot be used.

Ivo will not suppress the mana furnace until the deadline is approaching.