Surviving The Fourth Calamity

Capítulo 1563: Chapter 141: The Handy Road Eunuch

‘Snow Cloud Peak’ might lack social intelligence, but its intellect, especially in discerning human nature, is quite precise.

Anyway, for the Stelter Family, the true utility mainly lies in having a reputation.

Count Stelter is not effective, and neither is Count Stelter’s son, primarily because they need others—the NPCs—to be unable to stop or participate, compelled to silently watch the situation unfold.

Ha~ Could it be that the Stelter Family would choose Ellie between the slightly misguided yet more family-oriented younger son and the wayward daughter who proactively instigated a feud?

Then, other forces in Basia City, even if they are secretly maneuvering, wouldn’t act rashly… After all, Count Stelter is silent, not dead.

Not only is he alive, but he’s furious, desperately needing a scapegoat!

Ha~

‘Lu Huayu’ squints while observing the members of the Knight Corps…as expected, some expressions appear abnormal.

Sigh~ No matter how good Diet is to these knights, someone will lean toward Ellie.

If they were outsiders, no matter how beautiful that woman is or how many benefits she offers, these knights might adhere to their principles… But isn’t this the beloved sister of their leader?

A little lenience, what could it matter!

‘Lu Huayu’ squints, calculating the timing for Lind to discover that his brother’s knights have been persuaded by Ellie… Diet might choose to swallow his pride, at most expel those negligent subordinates, but Lind will certainly stir things up.

Even if the family has secretly abandoned that foolish woman, he is still eager to embarrass Ellie…

This is human nature.

At first, the mistake was indeed Lind’s, and he was the one who first disappointed the family, but if the person he’s targeting is truly malicious, then much of what he does can be justified.

‘Lu Huayu’ is very certain Lind will act…he understands these types and excels at exploiting them.

Hmm…Old Dog, this bastard, truly knows how to use people!

But ‘Lu Huayu’ also knows he must follow Old Dog’s command.

After all these years, the Undead Tribe has become familiar with some rules involving William: if they actively provoke NPCs, sometimes quests or regional battles can’t be formed, but if an NPC seeks help, it becomes easy.

Especially in the current scenario, given William’s flexible bottom line, as long as Lind makes a move, even if he regrets it later, haha~ the released task can be ignored by the Undead Tribe!

Moreover, based on ‘Lu Huayu’s observations of Lind over these days, as long as Ellie is the one who first betrayed the family, he wouldn’t regret being the spearhead.

This child has a great ambition, yet his temperament is somewhat extreme; if not for having a brother like Diet, it’s not inconceivable he might eliminate all siblings for power.

But he can’t be entirely blamed; think of the Masked Lord who still sleeps in Hill Castle.

Even his own son can lose sanity… Rose’s venom indeed corrupts minds.

Then, once the Last-Era Clan establishes military exploits in this major mission, they’ll surely secure a position in future battlefields…by the time their boss, who merely wants to enjoy the fruits, arrives, he can command with prestige.

‘Lu Huayu’ sighs slightly: This is why Old Dog trusts him to diligently work…certainly, character isn’t trustworthy, but professional ethics suffice.

Compared to those passionate fellows, ‘Lu Huayu’, driven by profit, is much more useful.

It’s really sinister, such a formidable weapon playing around in the game!

‘Lu Huayu’, smiling slightly, finds a brief opportunity, attracting Lind’s attention towards himself… Sigh~ those few young knights, paying disproportionate attention to what Diet and ‘Sui Chen’ are discussing about Hill, their expressions a bit odd.

These few, might they have improper thoughts about Ellie?

The sour expression makes one feel slightly…uneasy.

His position is impeccable, and Lind’s smile fades…compared to ‘Lu Huayu’s mere speculation, Lind is fully aware of which knights, if any, are fond of his sister within the family’s affiliated knights.

He just didn’t expect Ellie to dare to extend her reach into Diet’s Knight Corps… That is forbidden!

The family heir’s power is off-limits unless one has ulterior motives, no one can intervene.

Of course, if the heir is quite useless, being controlled by others is only natural.

While it’s possible these few, knowing Ellie’s interest in Hill, approached her on their own.

But Lind is very aware, their current behavior must have been condoned by Ellie’s actions, may even express gratitude!

The Stelter Family knows these knights with idle ambition well, having grown up in the castle!

Ted and Joshua’s kids are among them, but they’re notably more interested in battles on the ocean and the long dyke.

If not deliberately chosen, these few are most likely to have communication opportunities with Ellie.

Cold light flickers in Lind’s big eyes…even the notorious troublemaker hasn’t considered acting against Diet!

Ellie, ha~

Does she deserve Diet’s kindness?

He nudged ‘Battlefield Lightening’ in the back with his head and asked with a smile, “Thunder, could you introduce Lady Old Age Striking King to me?”

“Huh?” ‘Battlefield Lightening’ turned his head abruptly, almost shouting in panic, “Hey, hey! Lind, don’t~

Isn’t living good enough?”

“Thunder! Could you shut up?” ‘Lu Huayu’ struggled hard to control his laughing and crying mood, “Lind obviously just admires the fighting prowess of the Elder!”

“Oh…” ‘Battlefield Lightening’ felt a bit disappointed, “I thought I was going to see some drama!”

“I! I…” Lind looked at them bewilderedly, “I just envy how she fights so effortlessly.

So I wanted to get to know… Her battle rhythm is so strong!

No, no other meaning.

I am very self-aware!”

“The Elder is almost done fighting… Phew, luckily after level 5, leveling up isn’t so easy anymore… Otherwise, she’d be higher ranked than me!” As the conversation started here, ‘Sui Chen’ stopped his chat with Diet, “Wait, hey… Elder!”

He waved vigorously at the ‘Old Age Striking King’, who was stepping on the floating wood planks on the sea, leaping into the interception net woven by the Endless Vines and being carried towards the long dike by the vines, “Elder, come over here! Let me introduce you to some new friends!”

The girl in red, like fire, glanced over here nonchalantly, raised a hand to tidy her long hair, and then slowly walked over.

“Sui Chen, what do you want me for?”

The voice of the ‘Old Age Striking King’ was a bit chilly, and Lind thought it sounded like the tinkling of a cold spring at the mountain top hitting rocks.

Obviously crisp, but there was a hint of coldness.

Lind quietly stretched his head to take a look, then immediately slid off the back of the cow.

He wasn’t a knight, so he wasn’t suited to speak to others from the high vantage point on a cow’s back.

Diet gave an appreciative glance at his little brother, then lightly commanded his mount to perform a standard knight’s kneel of respect… The horse’s knee: “It’s an honor to meet you, esteemed Lady Old Age Striking King.

I’m Diet Stelter.”

The Knight Corps members behind him, no matter what they felt in their hearts, performed the kneel very smoothly.

“Hello.” The ‘Old Age Striking King’ was a bit flustered… Why did she feel her status was a bit mismatched with the NPCs?

“How come you’re so respectful to the Elder?” ‘Battlefield Lightening’ asked bluntly, “When you met me, there was no such formality.

Just a pat on the chest would do, right?”

Diet was momentarily stunned, then turned to look at his friend: “Can you… single-handedly intercept and kill an entire ship?”

“No! Is that something a person could do?” ‘Battlefield Lightening’ answered smoothly.

Diet shook his head helplessly… He could only act as if succumbing to the other’s strength.

He couldn’t tell Thunder that… he was a bit afraid of accidentally getting beaten up, could he?

Diet still had his pride!

After all, more courtesy wouldn’t hurt, right?

Not for anything else, just after seeing that fight, this lady appeared right in front of him… Which man wouldn’t feel a chill down his spine?

Diet reluctantly turned his head… The way ‘Old Age Striking King’ looked at Thunder was a bit unsettling.

After all, Thunder wouldn’t die, just suffer a bit, so his delicate and fragile friend who might actually die better not get involved.

“Esteemed Lady Old Age Striking King, I am Lind Stelter.” Lind took the opportunity to move closer and performed a standard mage ceremony, “It’s an honor to meet you.”

“Hello.” The ‘Old Age Striking King’ finally realized why these male NPCs were behaving so humbly… She was quite aware of what she had done.

After all, she had been practicing weak point attacks since she was young… Unfortunately, she couldn’t use that in real life.

Sadly, their full-range eight pole proficiency could only be practiced in games now.

The ‘Old Age Striking King’ secretly curled her lip: What does Old Dog really want her to do?

She tilted her head slightly and gave Lind a faint smile: “Why are you still a Mage Apprentice?

Can’t remember runes?

Why not buy a spiritual power-enhancing potion from them!

It’s not expensive.”