Ember Skywalker

Chapter 104: Riot! (Fourth update)

Hans was startled and lowered his head quickly: "I am just suggesting something, you don't have to listen to it."

Raven didn't bother to pay attention to him, and pointed at several prisoners and said:
“Go back and tell Horton that he is a nobleman but he broke the law knowingly. He not only stole our minerals but also attacked and killed our residents. He is simply lawless.

I will tell His Majesty everything that happened here and let him wait for judgment.

In addition, I have confiscated this smelter, and he must return the proceeds from the illegal mining over the past two years."

Hans was shocked: "My Lord, Horton will definitely not agree to this request. This is equivalent to declaring war."

Raven's voice was cold: "If he wants war, then give him war!"

Hex City.

Viscount Houghton was sleeping like a dead pig, with a woman lying on each side.

The crazy night last night almost bankrupted him.

Suddenly there was a rapid knock on the door.

The Viscount was awakened from his dream and was furious: "Who is this? Damn it, why are you not sleeping in the middle of the night?"

"Sir, it's bad. Your mine has been robbed." His steward cried.

Horton woke up immediately, jumped out of bed naked, and drew his sword:

"Which bastard is so bold? I will kill him!"

"It's the new Lord Lentini."

The butler repeated what the prisoner had said, especially Raven's requests.

Horton was furious. He stomped his hairy legs on the chair, brandished his sword and roared:

"Damn it! How dare a mere lord bully me? Gather the cavalry, I'm going to charge right now!"

“Your Excellency, this is not allowed. Openly attacking other lords is a serious crime.

It’s not yet that stage, and we still have a lot of ways to go.”

Holden also calmed down, put away his hairy legs, and said angrily: “What’s the solution?”

"We can call Hans and Lil over, and then..." the butler said into his ear.

Holden’s eyes flashed with a fierce light: “Okay, let’s do it.”

In the Lord's Mansion, Raven was thinking about how to strengthen Lentini's defense.

After confiscating the mine, he knew that Viscount Horton would definitely retaliate, and he had to be prepared to deal with it.

According to the confessions of the prisoners, Viscount Houghton had a cavalry squadron of about 20 people, who were very elite and had strong combat power.

But the power in his hands is limited. Apart from the three core members, him, Angel and Lanster, the only ones he can use are the guard team and the security team.

But the number of guards was too small, and with Hans being an unstable factor, he felt unsure.

The security team had just been established, and he had used up most of his savings to recruit people there.

Although there are thirty of them, they would probably collapse if they just charge on the battlefield.

Thinking of this, he decided to clear Hans out of the guard team first, and then let Sean train the security team vigorously.

In that way, even if we cannot confront the enemy cavalry head-on, we can at least contain them from the side.

Just then, Huey suddenly burst in.

He was covered in blood, with a dagger stuck in his back, and he said hastily:

"Sir, Hans has kidnapped the guards and the security team!"

"What?" Raven was shocked. "What's going on?"

"Hans instigated the others to rebel, and because I didn't agree, he wanted to kill me.

Fortunately, I was smart enough to escape, but I was still stabbed by the dagger he threw.

Whoops!

That old guy has quite a lot of strength in his hands, it must be something he has developed from being single for so long."

Raven didn't know whether to laugh or cry. At this time, this guy was actually driving.

"What's going on with the security team?"

"He personally recruited the security team, so they were also controlled. Now they are all missing."

Raven frowned. "Missing? Where could so many people go?"

"do not know."

"How are your injuries?"

"Thanks to the adults' blessing, it's not serious."

Damn, he still doesn’t forget to flatter me at this time.

Raven's eyes were filled with tears, it was so fucking heartwarming.

"Damn it, I'm still too merciful. If I had known earlier, I should have become Hans in Beishan." Raven said hatefully.

At this moment, Sean came hurriedly and said anxiously:

"Raven, the refugees are causing a massive disturbance, and I don't know where the security team has gone!
Hey, Huey, why is there a dagger on your back?

Sean pulled it out casually. "Ouch! Uncle, be gentle!" Huey screamed.

"What the hell are you yelling about? It's stuck in the seam of armor, and there's no blood."

"Uh...thanks for your blessing, sir."

"I see!"

Raven suddenly realized Hans' intention and his face turned pale.

"It must be Hans who instigated it. He took away the guards and the security team just to incite riots. Come with me."

After notifying Lanster and Angel to guard the mansion, Raven took Sean and Hughie to the street.

There was commotion everywhere at this time.

The refugees robbed everywhere with sticks, and anyone who dared to resist was beaten until his head was bleeding.

Huey said anxiously, "Sir, what should we do now? Without the guards and the security team, we can't cope with it."

Raven was thinking.

Why did Hans create a riot?
Just revenge for depriving him of his captaincy?
Or do I have to force myself to beg him, or is there some other conspiracy?
Just as he was thinking, a group of refugees appeared in the distance, and rushed over when they saw Raven and the other two.

"Sir, they are coming this way, you'd better hide." Hughie said hurriedly.

"Can't go."

Raven shook his head.

"If we escape this riot, it will be completely impossible to suppress it, and it will be as Hans wished."

“But there are too many of them.”

"Don't forget that I am the Burner of Magic." Riven smiled with a cold look on his lips.

In a blink of an eye, the three were surrounded by angry refugees.

There were hundreds of refugees in this group, led by a bald man with a scar on his face who looked very ferocious.

Seeing that Raven was trapped, a look of joy appeared on his face.

Just now he was worried that Raven would escape, which would make it difficult for the Viscount to complete his mission.

"Are you the lord here?" He pointed at Raven and grinned.

"Yes, why are you rioting?"

"why?
Haha, we have no food, no shelter, and everyone is dying, why the hell do you want to know? "

Raven looked him over.

This man has a ruddy complexion and is strong and muscular. How can he look like a refugee?
He smiled and said, "You are so well nourished, you don't look like a refugee, right?"

The man was stunned: "Who said that? I just had enough to eat these few days."

Raven didn't bother to pay attention to him and looked at the others: "I'm helping you get better, just give me some more time."

"Don't believe him. These dog nobles only know how to enjoy themselves. Who cares about our lives? Don't you agree?"

"Yes, that's right!"

"Hypocritical guy!"

……

The refugees were very excited.

The scarred man was very satisfied and brought the refugees closer to Raven.

"Little Lord, we have no choice but to give up our lives. Please share your food and property with us. Otherwise...

"Or are you going to kill me?"

"I can't even eat, how about killing you!"

"What is your relationship with Holden and Hans?" Raven asked suddenly.

A trace of panic flashed across the scarred man's face, and he shouted:
"I don't know them. Stop talking nonsense. Do you agree to my terms?"

Raven stared at him and sneered, "How dare you blackmail the lord? What is the crime?"

"Hahaha!"

The scarred man laughed so hard that he fell backwards.

"Charge? You're almost dead, are you still afraid of charges?
It seems that you refuse to repent, so we will kill you first and then raid your house!"

He pointed at Raven and said, "Kill him, and we'll have food and drink!"

The refugees rushed forward.

Raven noticed that the first few people were holding shiny daggers, and their movements showed that they were warriors, not refugees at all.

He immediately understood that these people wanted to kill him during the riot!
Damn, Hans is also a talent.

"Everyone stand back! No one can hurt the lord!" At this time Hughie stood in front of Raven and shouted.

"Get out of the way!"

Raven pushed him away, drew his dagger and rushed forward.

(End of this chapter)