Bright Sword: I don’t want to be the king!

Cao Geng shrugged his shoulders lightly and responded fearlessly: "You are right. I am about to enter the underworld anyway, so I will be arrogant for a while!"

A demon lieutenant hurried over and reported tremblingly: "Report to the legion commander, Cao Geng has killed five of our captains and six brave warriors, and another twelve are seriously injured."

Cao Geng immediately interrupted and taunted, "How about my fighting ability, Inoue Sadae? These people under your command are indeed vulnerable."

The demon lieutenant was furious when he heard this: "They are all unarmed, but you are holding a sharp blade. How despicable! We never use weapons in duels."

Cao Geng retorted angrily, "Damn it! Are you blind? Look at that captain. He is clearly holding a dagger in his hand, and he still says he is not holding any weapon? They are clearly following your orders to take my life. If you don't understand, don't talk nonsense here. Be careful or I will teach you a lesson too."

Arrogant, too arrogant.

The demons looked at Cao Geng with resentment, but they could do nothing about him.

Inoue Sadae was furious, pointing at Cao Geng and gritting his teeth: "Cao Geng, if I can't kill you tomorrow, my name Inoue Sadae will no longer exist in this world."

Cao Geng said with disdain: "Inoue Sadae, what kind of skill is it to hire someone to kill me? Don't you in the demon world respect the honor of warriors? If you dare, come and kill me yourself! Duel, duel now, do you dare?"

The demon officer nearby was afraid that Inoue Sadae would lose control, so he tried to dissuade him: "No, Commander, as the commander of the army, you don't need to do it yourself."

Cao Geng immediately retorted: "If he doesn't come, who will? As a warrior, if you don't accept the challenge, you are a coward."

The demon officer quickly defended himself: "Cao Geng, there is no need to provoke me here. Our legion commander specializes in strategic command, not confrontation."

"Ha ha……"

Cao Geng sneered, "Strategic command? The entire brigade has suffered numerous defeats, yet you still boast that you are good at command. Inoue Sadae, you are really good for nothing. You are just a coward."

"asshole……"

Inoue Sadae finally couldn't hold back anymore and wanted to draw his sword to fight, but was stopped by the demon officers and guards around him.

Cao Geng continued to provoke: "Inoue Sadae, don't think too highly of yourself. Tomorrow, I will no longer be a major general, and I may be promoted to colonel. You may not be stronger than me. Haha..."

"You are wishful thinking..."

Inoue Sadae was furious: "After tomorrow, I will kill you."

Cao Geng said contemptuously: "Here you go again. You don't even dare to take action now when you have such a good opportunity. You will have no chance tomorrow."

"Asshole, let's wait and see, hum..."

Inoue Sadae was so angry that his face turned blue. He snorted coldly and turned to walk towards Iwamatsu Yoshio's study.

Looking at his back, Cao Geng shook his head helplessly. He could even endure such provocation.

In Yoshio Iwamatsu's study.

Inoue Sadae was filled with anger: "Commander, this Cao Geng has no intention of joining us. He killed people wantonly in the barracks. He took the lives of five of my captains at once."...

Ito Takeo asked sternly, "You sent these five mid-level knights, didn't you?"

Inoue Chiaki was speechless for a moment and could only stand there, breathing rapidly.

Ito Takeo was furious: "Qianqiu, I warn you, don't play those tricks. This matter has been reported to the royal court and made public through the royal messenger. If you take action against Gao Cang Ko now, how can we face the people? How can we face the royal court? Who can bear such consequences?"

Inoue Chiaki said frankly: "General, to be honest, I really cannot accept this Takakura Ko."

Ito Takeo said angrily, "He is just an ordinary man. If you can defeat him fairly in the arena tomorrow, I will not punish you but reward you. But if you secretly harm him at this critical moment, don't expect me to bear the stigma for you."

With a click...

Inoue Chiaki immediately fell silent. He knew the consequences of angering his superiors and the royal court.

Inoue Chiaki felt very aggrieved. He couldn't understand why Gao Cang Ko, a prisoner, dared to be so arrogant?

This question puzzled him. After leaving Ito Takeo's study, he walked towards Yoshimura Shinji's residence. Yes, Yoshimura Shinji was the new lord.

Takakura Ko, along with Seibu Taro and a group of demon soldiers, left arrogantly, carrying a cloth bag full of paper money for the dead, which made the demons feel heartbroken.

Takakura Ko and Seibu Tairo returned to the tavern, leaving the others outside, and the two sneaked into the inner room and began to divide the money.

Seibu Dalang's mouth curled up with joy. He poured the silver coins in the leather bag onto the table and began to count them.

Gao Cang Geng watched him counting money and felt as if his hands were shaking from counting, which was a bit boring.

Gao Cang Geng asked: "Da Lang, what is the name of our captain?"

Seibu Taro quickly replied, "My name is Yamamoto."

Gao Canggong shouted loudly: "Captain Yamamoto, come in for a moment."

The demon captain rushed in and drooled when he saw the table full of silver coins.

Gao Cang Ko said: "Captain Yamamoto, you have been with me all day, thank you for your hard work. In addition to the gold coins on the table, you can take as many as you can hold with both hands."

"really?"

Captain Yamamoto was so excited that he almost fainted.

Click...

When Seibu Taro heard this, he was quite dissatisfied, but since this was Takakura Ko's decision, he did not dare to object.

Captain Yamamoto rushed forward, stretched out his two greedy palms, filled two handfuls with silver coins, and smiled so hard that his eyes were invisible.

He was extremely resentful at this moment, wondering why his parents didn't give him a pair of bigger hands. Grabbing two handfuls like this would only give him a few hundred silver coins, which was just a drop in the ocean compared to the pile on the table.

Gao Cang said: "There is no other way, Captain Yamamoto, you can only get so many opportunities like this. This is also your own choice, right?"

The ancient captain put the gold coins into his magic pocket and bowed hurriedly, saying, "Thank you, Sir Craig, thank you, Sir Craig. Please rest assured that as long as I am still here, I am willing to protect your safety with my life."

"Okay, based on what you said, I will allow you to choose two more treasures."

"Really? Haha, thank you, Mr. Craig, thank you, Mr. Craig."

Captain Shanggu quickly stretched out his two greedy hands and took away the two magic ornaments. He felt that he would never find a happier moment in his life.

Such an opportunity may only come once in a lifetime.

Craig said, "In addition, take out 5,000 silver crystals and distribute them to your brothers. Tell them that this is a reward from me, Craig. Remember, after the gold and silver are delivered, the message must also be passed on. Do not intercept it privately."

Five thousand silver crystals were distributed among the elves, and each person could get at least dozens.

"Yes, yes, my brothers will all thank Sir Craig."

As the ancient captain spoke, he began to count the silver crystals and called three elf captains to help count. These elves kept thanking Craig.

Xiwu Dalang looked at it with a broken heart! These are all his precious wealth! At least 20% belongs to him, the father, why don't they thank me?

After the elves finished counting the silver crystals and distributed them, Craig said, "Okay, Wu Dalang, no need to count anymore. The remaining ones are all yours."

"Gah...Brother Clay Clegg, you don't want it anymore? Everything is mine?"

Seibu Dalang was so excited that he was incoherent. These gold and silver crystals were worth tens of thousands of silver crystals in total, but he just gave them up like that.

Craig said, "I will only take some magic watches and gold talisman rings. The rest is yours. You can use them as you wish. Don't be stingy. Improve your status as soon as possible. Do you understand? From now on, I, Craig, must have a reliable brother here. What do you think?"

After hearing this, Seibu Tairo almost knelt down to thank Craig.

It's not that Craig couldn't take the wealth with him, but he felt it was unnecessary. To him, it was not wealth, but a burden.

It would be a waste of time to let his grand ambitions be affected by this little bit of wealth.

Xiwu Dalang replied: "Brother, there is no need to say anything. From now on, you, Craig, are my brother Xiwu Dalang."

Craig said, "Stop the polite talk. I'm not going to have fun tonight. Tomorrow I'm going to step onto the competition stage to fight for my future! You keep the silver crystals and serve the food. Let all the captains and above come in, and we'll have a drink together. Oh, and take some silver crystals out to find the most upscale tavern and reserve the most sumptuous banquet."

There is no other way, we must please this group of people! Tomorrow's competition stage is where the real danger lies.

Although they watched him, they also protected him. Building relationships with these people could only benefit Craig.

"Hi……"

After responding, Tairo Seibu happily cleared the silver crystals on the table and took care of everything for Craig.

Soon, Captain Shanggu led his squadron leaders and team leaders in. More than a dozen people sat around the table, and everyone was very respectful to Craig.

There is no way. No matter what era, money has an irresistible power.

Most importantly, after tomorrow, who knows whether Craig will become a great wizard or a sage? ...

A group of foreign warriors quickly brought back delicacies from the tavern.

Amid the noise, all creatures drank and rejoiced in this mysterious land.

In Iwamatsu Yoshio's study, a foreign soldier stood in front of him and told a strange story about Cao Geng.

After hearing this, Yansong Yixiong's eyes suddenly sparkled and he asked, "Did he really give out thousands of gold coins as a reward to the previous legion?"

The soldier quickly responded: "Yes, it is true, every soldier has accepted the reward."

"Very good...you can leave now!"

Iwamatsu Yoshio's heart was filled with joy.

Cao Geng's willingness to invest in maintaining the relationship showed that he had the potential to develop in this field. This was undoubtedly great news for Iwamatsu Yoshio.

As long as he can control Cao Geng, his vision of promotion will be realized.

At this time, a man with a gloomy face walked into the room.

It was the newly transferred commander, Jimu Zhen.

This guy arrived yesterday, but this idiot Iwamatsu Yoshio still refuses to leave. How can this not make people angry?

This put Jimu Zhen in a rather awkward situation.

He called his superior to inquire, and the reply was that he would make a decision after Iwamatsu Yoshio had dealt with Cao Geng's matter.

The implication is that if Yoshio Iwamatsu handled the situation properly, he might have been retained.

Otherwise, the position will be taken over by Jimu Zhen.

What does it mean?

Simple and clear, he, Jimuzhen - is just a backup option!

Who is Jimuzhen? How could he endure such an insult?

You used your connections to ask for a transfer, and now that I'm here you refuse to leave. Are you fucking kidding me?

Jimuzhen walked in with a gloomy face and said, "General Yansong, Cao Geng seriously injured more than ten of our warriors in our camp. Do you know about this?"

Iwamatsu Yoshio nodded and said, "I know. What's the problem?"

Jimuzhen—hearing this, he was furious.

"What's the problem? How dare you say that? They are the elite warriors of our great empire. How can you remain indifferent?"

Yoshio Iwamatsu suddenly felt annoyed. The thing he was worried about finally happened.

He knew with his toes that once this guy came, if he didn't give up his position, he would definitely confront him head-on.

As expected.

It doesn't matter if he objects. If he messes up Cao Geng's business, Yansong Yoshio will have no choice but to cry bitterly.

Iwamatsu Yoshio responded: "General Yoshiki, please pay attention to your position. I have not yet handed it over to you, and you are not yet the commander here."

Jimuzhen was furious when he heard this.

"Asshole, General Yansong, that Cao Geng, a Chinese, slaughtered our warriors in our camp, and you just ignored it?"

Yoshio Iwamatsu was also furious!

"General Jimu, what can I do? This is an order from the headquarters. Now the matter has been reported. If I deal with Cao Geng, he will not be able to fight tomorrow. How can I explain it to the headquarters? How can I explain it to the outside world?"

Jimuzhen retorted: "These are two different things. Cao Geng is our prisoner now. Once he comes here, he must obey us. He must do whatever I tell him to do."

Iwamatsu Yoshio smiled mysteriously, and whispered, "General Jimu, you are new here and don't know the details. It's better not to interfere in this matter, what do you think?"

Jimu Zhen firmly retorted: "No, as a general of the Empire, I cannot sit idly by and watch my warriors suffer an injustice."

Yansong Yixiong sneered in response: "Well, if you insist on intervening, then face Cao Geng yourself and deal with him yourself! Just don't let him die or be seriously injured, and be able to attend tomorrow's celebration. But you must know that the central government is extremely concerned about this matter. If you fail, the responsibility will be entirely yours."

"It's all up to you, I'll go there myself."

After saying this, Yoshiki Sadao resolutely turned around and left, followed by a dozen guards and Inoue Sadao, and the group hurried towards the restaurant.