Chapter 195 - 195 Morton (2)

195 Morton (2)

“I can tell that the master behind you is very generous. In order to win over the hearts of the people, he prepared so much for the dowry.”

As Morton spoke, he threw the ores in his hand back into the box and patted the dust off his hands.

“What dowry… I’m selling these things.”

William didn’t understand what the other party was talking about.

“Sell? I think you’re buying, no? Buying the support of Isu City and his loyalty with a shipload of things.”

William felt puzzled and asked, “So who’s the ‘he’ you’re talking about?”

Morton looked at William and asked as if everything was within his grasp, “Are you very curious where Ward Windsong went?”

“Who?” William asked in confusion.

The other party sneered and slightly moved his right hand to the sword at his waist.

“Stop pulling such meaningless tricks in front of me. It’s useless, other than wasting each other’s time.”

Seeing that the elf named Morton wasn’t willing to answer his question, William turned to look at Hobbs and asked, “Who’s that Ward Windsong?”

“The city lord of Isu City,” Hobbs replied softly as he sweated profusely.

Just the elf standing there gave him immense pressure. From the moment the other party moved his hand towards the sword in his hand, an indescribable bloody aura surged from the other party’s body. It was as if a ferocious beast had opened its bloody mouth and let out a stench-filled roar. Or perhaps, warm and sticky blood was wrapping around him before slowly cooling down and condensing into a crust of blood.

But why did the person beside him seem fine despite all of that?

William nodded and turned to Morton.

“Then what does he have to do with me? I don’t even know who the other party is.”

Morton was the one ending up slightly stunned. The confused expression on the other party’s face made him wonder if he had got the wrong person.

Morton looked at the officer who had gone to Whalebone for the inspection.

The person immediately lowered his head and said, “Lord Morton, we’re very sure that the other party is a believer of the Eighth Holy Spirit. Moreover, we’ve detected residual casting of the Divine Realm illusion, True Shadow, on the ship. Most importantly, the empire’s holy prophet is also on their ship… It’s her.”

As he spoke, he pointed at Diana, who had been following William. The latter trembled slightly and took a few small steps forward to hide behind William.

After obtaining confirmation from his capable subordinate, Morton looked at William and asked, “Do you have anything else to explain?”

“Wait, wait, wait… You’re confusing me. Is there a rule in Ava State that Eighth Holy Spirit believers can’t come? Also, what does this have to do with the city lord of Isu City?” William asked sincerely.

Can you explain to me what’s going on?

From their previous conversation, there was probably a conflict between Isu City and Phoenix Fire City. The outcome was Phoenix Fire City’s faction taking over Isu City.

The city lord of Phoenix Fire City named Morton was considered a quasi-first-rate powerhouse in William’s era. He could be considered a first-rate powerhouse now. Before figuring out the other party’s stand, William didn’t plan on having a direct conflict with him.

“What else don’t you know? Oh, right, there are indeed some things you don’t know…”

As he spoke, he revealed a smug smile. Then, like a prime-time villain, he began to explain to William the reason for his victory.

“The impeachment against Her Majesty Remides didn’t succeed. We have evidence of Ward’s collusion with the empire, especially the Eighth Order. We also arrested him and sent him to Moonlaw City to await judgment. Her Majesty Remides is still the ruler of Ava State. As for these cities that tried to overthrow her rule and bend their knees to the empire, they are under our control.”

With that said, he cackled like a prime-time villain.

“Really?” William asked in surprise. Then, he sighed with emotion.

As expected… Ava State isn’t stable internally either.

When William was reading about Ava State, he was a little worried that the system of the seven independent free city-states would hold it back. Ava State was completely suppressed by the empire in terms of strength and resources. If they couldn’t unite under the same flag, they might as well not fight this war and surrender.

From the looks of it, that was indeed the case.

On the other side, Morton looked at the surprised and vexed expression on William’s face and couldn’t help but smile smugly. After admiring the other party’s interesting expression for a while, he immediately released another shocker.

“By the way, I forgot to tell you. Don’t you imperialists always call Her Majesty Remides the Shadow Queen? After judgment is meted out to your client, Ward, she will be crowned Ava State’s King of Mist. When that happens, you empire scum will have to face Ava State, which is completely united under the leadership of the queen. Do you still remember the Wandering Battle 800 years ago? That will be the outcome of your invasion.”

After throwing out this shocking news, Morton focused his attention on the changes in the other party’s expression. Soon, he could see the other party’s exciting…

Clap! Clap! Clap…

Under Morton’s puzzled gaze, the envoy sent by the empire’s Eighth Order to make a secret deal with the surrendering faction applauded.

What does he mean? Is he being sarcastic?

“Don’t you understand what I mean…”

“The only thing I’m puzzled about…” William interrupted Morton with a complicated expression. “Why didn’t she do this sooner?”

Sarcasm… This is definitely sarcasm…

He felt that even if Ms. Remides had combined the power of Ava State earlier, she wouldn’t have been able to stop the empire’s expeditionary army.

“Human, you will pay the price for your arrogance,” Morton said in an extremely threatening tone.

With that said, his hand gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist.

William felt the blood-reeking sharpness. He felt as if his heart would be pierced by the other party’s sword if he made any movements.

Even William felt the immense pressure, let alone the others beside him. The sailors’ and crew’s legs went limp and they collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.

The sound of five sharp swords being unsheathed sounded at the same time. The five Bloodblade Guards who had surrounded them drew their swords, cutting off their retreat.

William sensed the tense air, thought for a moment, and said, “I think you must have misunderstood something.”

“You’re only calling it a misunderstanding now? Don’t you think it’s a little too late?”

Morton said. Then, he revealed an expression of a cat toying with a caught mouse and continued, “Then, tell me where the misunderstanding is?”

“I previously told that person that I’m not from the Eighth Order or even the empire…” William deliberated and replied.

“Nonsense. You’re not from the Eighth Order, so how can you use True Shadow to summon a real dragon?” Morton immediately retorted.

He then warned, “Don’t try summoning it now. We’re very close. As long as I sense the slightest magical fluctuation, this sword will drink your heart’s blood.”

Before William could reply, Hobbs explained on his behalf, “What kind of joke is this? That’s a black dragon. Who can summon a…”

“Moreover, summoning a black dragon doesn’t mean anything, right?” William added innocently.

“That’s right. Even if he could summon a black dragon, it doesn’t mean…” Hobbs echoed.

Halfway through his agreement, he turned to look at William in confusion, “You said even if you could summon what?”