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Chapter 1827 - 554: Giving Gifts, Burying Lines, Ninth Tier Returns

Chapter 1827: Chapter 554: Giving Gifts, Burying Lines, Ninth Tier Returns

The Grand Marshal of the Ninth Tier of the Iris Legion came and left domineeringly.

He didn’t even allow people to get a good look at his appearance.

Now, nearly two hundred people of the Herlands Family were left looking at each other in dismay.

This time, they came to Sinless City to steal this batch of mechanical equipment, and the biggest risk was being discovered by the people of the Southern Continent.

And now, not only were they discovered, but the Grand Marshal himself had come in person.

It could be said to be the worst possible outcome.

Everyone felt as if they had walked on the edge of death, and cold sweat had soaked through their backs.

However, the situation wasn’t as dangerous as initially imagined.

It seemed... no one cared about them anymore?

Clan leader Elsa’s expression was extremely solemn. She exchanged glances with a few high-ranking members, clearly, no one had expected things to develop this way.

Everyone merely thought this was a simple theft task, but now it seemed they had fallen into a bigger conspiracy.

The previous duel was originally thought to be a matter of the family’s survival, but now it seemed it was merely a ploy to provoke Queen Betty into action; and what that guy truly wanted to see was the Southern Continent dealing a heavy blow to Orlan’s leadership...

Such a brilliant tactic!

Thinking of this, Elsa looked at Leonard Churchill in the distance, with a complex look in her aged eyes.

The "Forbidden Curse Master" Jolin also felt inexplicably relieved, grateful that he hadn’t attempted a sneak attack before.

Otherwise, given the means Leonard Churchill had just displayed, not only would he not have had any chance of winning, but he would also have doomed the entire family.

At this moment, more than a hundred members of the Herlands Family found themselves in a dilemma.

The grand Four King’s Knights Family now found themselves in a desperate situation, as if there was no choice but to acknowledge that invisible cage imprisoning them.

All eyes turned towards the young man who was currently spitting blood nearby.

....

Leonard Churchill looked at the gazes of the people in front of him, knowing that they were overthinking things.

Although he wasn’t surprised by the current situation, as it was one of the many scenarios he had analyzed beforehand.

But he hadn’t known that the Queen of Orlan was hidden in the group.

However, he had no intention of explaining.

The Queen’s appearance was one of the scenarios Leonard Churchill actually wanted to see.

Because Betty was the Chosen One of the Moon Goddess Arachne.

And currently the vessel for the Divine Power and faith of that Ancient God.

She couldn’t die.

As long as faith endured, deities following the path of faith couldn’t die.

However, it wouldn’t be a pleasant experience.

Andre, who was half a step away from consolidating his godhood, understood better than anyone how to deal with deities.

The Moon Goddess Arachne wouldn’t abandon her Chosen One, but she would most likely be heavily injured.

And that would be the best outcome.

When Leonard Churchill analyzed the situation in the East Wilderness, he discovered a major problem: the closed-off East Wilderness gave the Silver Moon Sect too much convenience.

To use professional gaming terminology, the enemy hero had developed too well, and the rhythm had to be disrupted to ensure the smooth implementation of subsequent plans.

By coincidence, they had encountered the event at Sinless City, which was a good opportunity to hinder the Moon Goddess.

...

As Leonard Churchill was thinking, his vitality and blood surged again, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Nearby, Lenny quickly asked, "Are you alright?"

He looked at the wound glittering with silver light, his expression very grave.

Leonard Churchill shook his head.

Turning his face, he looked at the members of the Herlands Family and said calmly, "According to the wager, the equipment is mine. You all may leave. Without this batch of goods, the people of the Southern Continent won’t trouble you."

His tone wasn’t overbearing with the air of victory, merely stating a fact calmly.

...

Upon hearing this, Elsa, Jolin, and several other high-ranking members of the Herlands Family remained silent.

They could obviously see the situation clearly.

Ray, in the Gladiator Arena, had already collapsed. Although he wasn’t dead, his Curse Power was exhausted and the backlash from the Forbidden Curse had left him with no strength to fight again.

And Leonard Churchill was still vibrant with life, the outcome had already been decided.

Furthermore, even without the wager, everyone understood that Leonard Churchill had the ability to seize this batch of mechanical equipment forcefully.

The two sides were adversaries, and the fact that no one resorted to brute force was a testament to Lenny’s influence.

Clan leader Elsa glanced at Leonard Churchill, then cast a sidelong look at her old friend, sighed deeply, and declared resolutely, "Alright! As per our agreement, the Herlands Family has lost!"

"But, Clan Leader...!"

Over a hundred people were visibly shaken upon hearing this.

They knew well that this time the King had given a strict order that if they failed to bring back this batch of mechanical equipment, they would face harsh punishment upon their return.

It was no better than dying in battle here and now.

Fighting might still provide a gambling chance for survival.

Young Ray also struggled to his feet, forcing his body to restore his Curse Power, preparing for another fight, "Grandma, I haven’t lost yet!"

Elsa interrupted everyone’s outrage, looking at Leonard Churchill, and added, "Thank you for showing mercy."

...

Leonard Churchill smiled.

In the past, he didn’t like it when people like Noah Wright always spoke cryptically, making people guess at their words.

Now he understood, some things simply couldn’t be said outright.

Even if the meaning was the same, laying it bare would change its nuance.

Just like now, others didn’t grasp the deeper meaning of the brief conversation between the two; they thought Leonard Churchill was referring to the fact he had spared Ray in the duel. However, Leonard Churchill knew that the old clan leader of the Herlands Family had actually seen the lifeline he had extended to her family.