Chapter 35: Where Did This Dead Dog Barking Madly Come From?
“T-tax… tax?”
Ruo Yi jumped up from her seat as if her tail had been stepped on.
“That’s right, tax.”
Xi Wei leaned back in his chair, one hand on his chest and the other stroking his chin, his sapphire eyes full of amusement.
“You are the mayor of Dawn Town, and Dawn Town belongs to Eagle Territory. It is only reasonable for me to collect taxes from Dawn Town. Even the Goddess of Order would not smite me for it.”
“But…” Ruo Yi gritted her teeth, her pretty face flushed with anger. She argued, “But the ownership of Dawn Town already belongs to me!”
“I didn’t say it didn’t.” Xi Wei shrugged and spread his hands, smiling. “In the name of the Lord of Eagle Territory, you have indeed obtained the authority that Megil once had over Dawn Town. I am the witness and guarantor of this process, but the authority you obtained is Megil’s, not mine.”
“I don’t know if you understand what I’m saying.”
“You… you!”
Ruo Yi was completely confused by Xi Wei’s words. She had grown up in the temple since childhood, learning only how to serve the Goddess and spread faith. After the Demi-humans’ country was destroyed, she had been wandering everywhere, how could she understand these tricky matters?
The Players were also stunned at this moment.
They did not understand the Cain Continent, let alone the Kolon Empire. They had never imagined that an NPC in a game would set a trap for them, even rubbing their intelligence into the ground repeatedly.
“Damn it! We’ve been tricked!”
“So, you mean we still have to pay taxes to the Lord of Eagle Territory, like tribute?”
“…It seems so.”
“We were scammed? By an NPC? Is this really a game or not a real world? What a joke! I came to play the game, not to be played by the game.”
“Lord, you’re so mean, I love it~ (✧∇✧)”
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“Lord of Eagle Territory, a gentleman is open and aboveboard. Your actions are devoid of benevolence, righteousness, morality, and the vision and magnanimity befitting a lord.”
“You are nothing but a despicable and shameless scoundrel!”
At this moment, Ye Hao pushed his way out from among the Players.
He stood tall and straight, his eyes shining with intelligence. He spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly, his demeanor righteous.
Xi Wei looked at Ye Hao, this big show-off who had appeared out of nowhere, and thought to himself, what benevolence, righteousness, vision, and magnanimity should a great villain like him talk about?
He could smile at the cute and charming Fox-eared girl, but he had no good expression for Ye Hao. He immediately let out a cold gaze and retorted:
“Where did this dead dog come from, barking madly in front of me!”
Ye Hao almost choked, his handsome face visibly turning ashen.
As someone favored by heaven since childhood, pampered and surrounded by stars, when had he ever been called a dead dog?
“You… Lord of Eagle Territory, don’t be arrogant here. Do you dare to duel me without any outside help? If you lose, you will hand over Dawn Town completely to Ruo Yi, and you will no longer interfere with Dawn Town. It will be completely independent.”
“Fine! Then you shouldn’t use that skill that boosted your strength either,” Xi Wei scoffed.
“I don’t think you dare.”
Ye Hao took a step forward, his cold and arrogant gaze pressing down on Xi Wei. He slowly said, “I didn’t expect the dignified Lord of Eagle Territory to be just a coward hiding behind his subordinates.”
Xi Wei couldn’t be bothered to deal with Ye Hao. Just as he was about to slap him to teach him a lesson, a system notification sounded in his mind.
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“Ding! Daily mission updated:
Villain Mission 1: Beat up Ye Hao in a one-on-one fight.
Villain Mission 2: Make the Demi-human Saintess cry.
Villain Mission 3: Kiss the Demi-human Saintess forcefully.
Upon completion of this mission, in addition to the usual rewards, new system functions will be unlocked. Please continue your efforts, Host, and become the strongest villain as soon as possible.”
“Good heavens, does this damn system have a grudge against the Saintess?”
Although he complained in his heart, Xi Wei stated that he would welcome more such perverted missions from the system in the future. It shouldn’t pity him just because he was a handsome lord.
Since the damn system had issued a mission, Xi Wei had no choice but to agree to Ye Hao’s request.
He looked at his status panel. After several life-or-death battles, his level had reached 48.
Why else would the despicable lord be called the Star of the Empire? The talent of this body was truly monstrous; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been taken as a disciple by a legendary Sword Saint.
He had previously seen that Ye Hao’s level was 47. Moreover, he hadn’t gone all out during their first fight, so this duel should be easy.
But Xi Wei not only wanted to win but also to gain an advantage. Otherwise, it wouldn’t fit his style as a great villain.
So, Xi Wei deliberately pretended to hesitate, considering for a moment before saying reluctantly:
“Okay, I agree to your duel. But what if I win? It’s not like I’ll get nothing if I win, but I have to fulfill your demands if I lose, right?”
Ye Hao saw Xi Wei’s hesitation and could not help but show a confident smile. He thought Xi Wei was worried and guilty.
He had been able to suppress Xi Wei before. In just a few days, he didn’t believe Xi Wei could break through to become a Sky Knight.
Ye Hao never thought he would lose, so he readily agreed:
“Whatever you want, as long as it’s not excessive, I will agree.”
Xi Wei glanced at the penniless Ye Hao and thought, you can’t give me what I want. If I wanted your life, would you go commit suicide?
So, he set his gaze on the cute and charming Fox-eared girl, revealing a predatory smile like that of a big bad wolf.
Ruo Yi was stunned by Xi Wei’s gaze. A hint of vigilance appeared in her eyes, and she instinctively protected her chest, retreating two steps nervously.
Xi Wei was amused by Ruo Yi’s nervous demeanor. He pointed at the Fox-eared girl and turned his head to say to Ye Hao, “If I win, I want her.”
“No way!”
Ye Hao and Ruo Yi refused in unison, their voices loud. One’s face was ugly and furious; the other’s face was red and filled with shame and anger.
“This request is unacceptable. Choose another one.”
Ye Hao’s face was grim, his voice leaving no room for doubt.
Xi Wei frowned, thinking, You’re getting too much, aren’t you?
However, remembering the system’s mission, he held back and did not erupt. A trace of imperceptible cunning flashed in his sapphire eyes. He smiled slightly and said, “How about this, if I win, let me and the Saintess stay alone for five minutes.”
Ye Hao gritted his teeth and was about to refuse when Ruo Yi tugged at his sleeve and gently shook her head.
Her gentle eyes, like autumn water, stared fixedly at Ye Hao. She said trustingly, “Agree to it, Brother Ye Hao. I believe in you.”
Ye Hao looked at the girl in front of him who believed in him so deeply, then at the smiling Lord of Eagle Territory. He pursed his lips and nodded.
“Fine, I’ll take the bet!”
