They all call me master

After giving William a new name, Arthur cut off contact with William... no, Sebastian Moran.

North County was not originally part of Arthur's current plan.

Arthur's current plan is still to focus on South Los Angeles and gradually extend towards the inner bay.

As for North County?

It will definitely be planned in the future.

But now?

But absolutely not.

Arthur asked himself that he didn't have that many manpower.

But he was really too concerned about Malinda's situation - aside from the strong brotherhood, the two of them cooperated closely, and they already had me in you, and you in me.

Or to put it another way, the two of them are grasshoppers on a rope.

I can’t run away from you, and I can’t run away from me either.

Once something happens, it will really be a loss for both parties.

Arthur can guarantee that nothing will go wrong.

But what about Malinda?

Arthur couldn't guarantee that.

Therefore, he must arrange some insurance.

Moreover, it cannot appear in Nanlos.

If it spreads from South Los to the west coast, it is too conspicuous. Not only can Malinda easily discover it, but it is also too easy for Malinda's mother's family to discover.

Therefore, William is a perfect candidate.

A candidate who would never be suspected.

After all, everyone knows: he, Arthur, the ‘spiritual medium’ of Nanlos.

North County?

It has nothing to do with him at all.

As for Moran’s loyalty and abilities?

Arthur was even more relieved.

Moran's loyalty to him is unquestionable, not only because of the existence of the contract, but also because his acting skills are good enough to twist him to the point of fanaticism.

As his strength increases, Moran's own abilities have no shortcomings.

After all, that is——

‘Corpse Lich!

It actually worked! ’

Regarding the 'Corpse Lich', Arthur has also read related books and was deeply impressed.

Not only the 'Corpse Lich' can easily create skeletons and living corpses, control bone spirits and ghosts, and master a considerable degree of curses.

Also because the 'Corpse Lich' is immortal to a certain extent.

If you want to kill the 'Corpse Lich', you need to kill all the 'Corpse Liches' at once.

That's right!

Just kill them all!

No trace of flesh and blood can be left behind.

Not even a single hair or fingernail can be left behind.

Once it stays, the 'Corpse Lich' will regenerate.

The reason why the 'Corpse Lich' in the 'Era of the Empire' was considered by many people in later generations to be a fallacy or simply fabricated is because it was recorded in the unofficial history book that the 'Corpse Lich' was in the Empire. A two-year-long rebellion broke out in the north, causing the empire's northern legions to lose most of their lives. It was not until the 'Holy Blood Knights', one of the twenty knights of the empire, was dispatched that the rebellion was suppressed. However, this battle also caused chaos in the north of the empire. Even in the 'Shadow Disaster', the northern part of the empire was devastated, and it completely lost its faith in the empire - because the 'Holy Blood Knights' had no regard for the civilians and nobles in the northern part of the empire when they attacked, causing the death of at least 100,000 innocent people. die.

Most people don't agree with this.

Because, as we all know, the Holy Blood Knight is kind and compassionate. What is particularly commendable is the tolerance of the Holy Blood Knight.

Therefore, no one thinks that the 'Holy Blood Knight' would do this.

Even the 'Blood Duke', who has been active since the Holy Era, claims to be a descendant of the 'Holy Blood Knight'.

Arthur was dubious about this kind of unofficial history.

After all, selling hooks and becoming emperor can appear in unofficial history, what else can't appear?

Wild history is not necessarily true, but it must be wild enough.

But Arthur was quite happy to have an extra 'Corpse Lich' under his command.

Looking at Arthur's smile, Malinda raised her eyebrows——

"What do you, a bad guy, plan on doing?"

The lady said this, but her tone was not questioning, or even questioning, but a hint of joking.

What's more, the lady blew out a smoke ring as she spoke and took out venison, goose, fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and pine branches.

Venison consists of two venison steaks, one front leg, one hind leg, and the tenderest tenderloin.

There were two geese, and they were simply processed like the venison.

Fruits and vegetables are the kind that are young and tender.

The seafood is also fresh.

The pine branches are green and tough, giving them a feeling of vitality just by looking at them.

In addition to these, there are also some brightly colored ribbons.

as well as……

A big box of snacks.

Just by the smell, Arthur knew it was Mary.

That scent can't fool anyone.

"I was thinking about the people I invited tonight - originally I planned to come in person, but I think it is best to be with you at such an important moment."

Arthur said seriously.

"Next time you try to trick someone, remember not to stare at those snacks."

Malinda said, pulling out two red ribbons.

"Go and hang it at the entrance of the courtyard, on the branches of the banyan tree."

As Malinda spoke, she raised her hand and carried the braised pork, goose, melons, fruits, and seafood with smoke to the kitchen.

"Ms. Anna, can I help?"

Malinda asked.

"certainly."

Ms. Anna smiled kindly.

Ms. Anna certainly doesn't mind having help.

Especially when that person is Malinda.

Malinda and Ms. Anna walked to the kitchen.

Arthur walked towards the door holding two pieces of red silk.

After Arthur took two steps, Malinda looked back at Arthur's straight forward back.

Arthur didn't look back.

However, he saw Malinda looking back.

so--

He turned his head and stuck out his tongue at Malinda. The tongue danced back and forth, making a slight sound.

Malinda raised her middle finger without hesitation.

Then, the two of them turned around and continued moving forward.

One went to the kitchen.

One walked to the courtyard.

When they were separated by two doors, the two of them let out a breath.

Malinda was still recalling Arthur's words in her mind, 'If you need help, let me know. ’.

And Arthur?

He was recalling the things Malinda brought.

Although it is just some food, it is a must for the ‘winter feast’.

‘It’s really not easy for this guy to remember this. ’

Arthur sighed in his heart.

In Arthur's view, a career-oriented guy like Malinda, let alone preparing things for the Winter Festival, working overtime until midnight on the Winter Festival is considered a holiday for herself.

‘Is this guy changing too? ’

Arthur thought in his heart, then shook his head, and while asking Merlin and Gawain to tie the red ribbon, he said -

"I need you to help me deliver a message to Lady Susan, the great housekeeper of the Earl of Nanlos, Lady Camille of Camille's family, and Maltz.

Said, come to No. 2 Kirk Street for dinner in the evening.

By the way, there's this. "

Arthur said as he took something out of his pocket.