Chapter: Chapter 223: Bai Yao Wants a Reward
Thinking this way, Xi Wei already had an idea in his heart, and he also knew how to deal with Polvert and the guard in front of him.
His brows furrowed, and his eyes immediately became sinister. His gaze fixed on the guard kneeling on the ground like a hungry wolf.
“I am the king of this land. Theoretically, everything you have, including your lives, belongs to me.”
“But look at what you’ve just said. You’ve lost your sense of self and your reverence for me as your king!”
“Polvert!” The Karari King said with an arrogant expression and a sinister smile.
“Your Majesty, I am here.”
“Trouble you to escort this guard to the dungeons later. I won’t let him die so easily.”
“Yes!”
Polvert was greatly encouraged when he heard this.
With the Karari King’s statement, his position was completely declared. All his previous guesses were correct. The Karari King indeed intended to deal with the North Wind Duke!
“By the way, you mentioned earlier that you wanted to go to the Emerald Fortress to take over the North Wind Duke’s position? Are you confident about this matter?”
Xi Wei turned around, his majestic gaze falling on Polvert.
He didn’t know much about the North Wind Duke, so he had to try to trick Polvert into revealing information bit by bit.
“Your Majesty, the North Wind Duke commands a very elite force, the North Wind Heavy Legion. However, according to recent battle reports from the front lines, due to the increasing number of troops sent by the elves, the Duke’s legions have suffered heavy losses. Just yesterday, the North Wind Duke wrote you a letter requesting reinforcements.”
Xi Wei raised an eyebrow. He hadn’t seen the North Wind Duke’s letter, but it didn’t matter. He just needed to know why it was written.
So, he patted Polvert’s shoulder and said with a smile:
“Yes, this is also what I plan for you to do. Isn’t the North Wind Duke asking for reinforcements?”
“In that case, you will lead a contingent of troops there under the pretense of reinforcing him, and catch him off guard!”
Polvert was impressed by the “Karari King’s” wisdom.
He had been wondering what excuse he should use to approach the North Wind Duke, but now His Majesty had already figured out exactly what to do. He could simply use the enemy’s plan against them.
Truly worthy of a king’s wisdom!
No wonder he could only be a mere commander.
This was the difference!
“Your Majesty, your wisdom…”
Polvert was about to flatter him, but he was interrupted by Xi Wei, who was already impatient.
“Tell me, how many troops do you need? Never mind, this is my identification. You go directly to the Royal Capital’s military camp and mobilize however many you need. But you must handle this matter flawlessly!”
As Xi Wei spoke, he took off a golden badge engraved with a brown bear from his chest and placed it in Polvert’s hand.
He didn’t know if this was an identification badge.
He was just bluffing.
As long as it was something from the Karari King, it would do.
Looking at the badge in his hand.
Polvert’s eyes welled up with tears, deeply moved.
How much His Majesty trusted him!
He actually handed him his identification directly and gave him the authority to mobilize troops at will!
How could such a king not inspire awe and a willingness to serve him wholeheartedly, even unto death?
With this thought, Polvert knelt on the ground. He lowered his head, raised the badge above his head, and solemnly swore:
“Your Majesty, your subordinate will not fail your expectations. Please await my good news at the palace!”
“Good! Go! I have high hopes for you!”
Xi Wei naturally drew the sword at his waist and lightly touched Polvert’s shoulder with it. The action was incredibly skillful, like he was truly acting the part.
“When your mission is accomplished, I will enfeoff you as the new North Wind Duke!”
Polvert left with an excited heart, holding the badge.
Xi Wei returned to the palace. Now, only his maids and a group of captured nobles remained in the palace. Of course, some had already died in the chaos.
“Bai Yao, come here.”
Xi Wei called out with the Karari King’s face. Bai Yao hesitated for a moment, then reluctantly followed Xi Wei into a room.
“There’s something I need you to do,” Xi Wei said directly.
Actually, this matter could be conveniently handled by either Bai Yao or You Ye. It was just a matter of delivering a message to the troops outside. He couldn’t conquer the Karari Kingdom yet because King Maidon hadn’t arrived.
If he took the Karari Royal Capital now, King Maidon would be scared back to his own country, which would be less interesting.
War always involved casualties.
If it could be achieved without bloodshed, why insist on fighting?
“Master, please tell me quickly. I still need to go have some snacks with You Ye!”
Bai Yao tilted her head, not looking at Xi Wei.
She found the Karari King’s ugly face disgusting.
She and You Ye had briefly interrogated the nobles earlier and had a preliminary understanding of the Karari King’s evil deeds, so she naturally hated him to the core.
If she hadn’t constantly reminded herself that the Karari King before her was Xi Wei in disguise, Bai Yao would have already unleashed a high-voltage electric shock.
“It’s like this, go outside the city and inform Gudbad to lead a contingent of troops to assist the North Wind Duke. As for why, hmm…”
Xi Wei looked around, casually picked up a piece of parchment and a quill, and quickly wrote down the general reason. He also mentioned in the letter that they could bring the Foreigner Legion along.
Afterward, he handed the letter to Bai Yao.
“You can fly, so you’re the best person for this task.”
“Oh~” Bai Yao grumbled unhappily.
“Master, since you’re asking me to do something, aren’t there any rewards?”
Good heavens, she wanted a reward?
Did she learn this from Connie?
Xi Wei looked at Bai Yao strangely and said readily:
“What reward do you want? Within the scope of my ability, I will satisfy you.”
Bai Yao looked up at Xi Wei.
“You first restore yourself to your original appearance!”
“I have to meet King Maidon tomorrow. Why would I restore myself to my original appearance? I’ll have to drink that disguise potion again later. Don’t you know how greasy the old king’s hair is?”
Xi Wei was displeased.
“Hmph ╯^╰!”
Facing such a Xi Wei, Bai Yao had her own way. She haughtily turned her face away, pouted her lips, and tears already welled up in her eyes.
Xi Wei couldn’t stand this at all.
“Alright, alright, don’t cry. I’ll change back now.”
Dispelling the disguise wasn’t difficult.
Xi Wei took out another bottle of potion.
This potion had the opposite effect of the disguise potion. After drinking it, any residual disguise potion in the body would be eliminated.
In a moment, his face twisted, and he returned to his own appearance.
“Alright, is that acceptable now?”
Xi Wei sighed helplessly.
Bai Yao turned her head and found that Xi Wei had changed his appearance. A fleeting look of joy flashed across her eyes.
Her pretty face blushed. Mustering her courage, she approached Xi Wei and then closed her eyes, tilting her face up.
What did this “ready to be plucked” look mean?
Xi Wei was a bit stunned.
Could it be that she wanted a kiss?
This was the same look Loli, Ruo Yi, and Connie had when they wanted a kiss, but the problem was, he wasn’t that familiar with Bai Yao.
What if Bai Yao didn’t mean that, and he kissed her? Wouldn’t he receive a high-voltage shock?
