Great Nobleman.

Chapter 2000 Only courage leads to victory!
Brand displayed terrifying power, decisively defeating and capturing Gwent, the archmage considered a pillar of the undead by many in White City.

Then, in full view of everyone, they returned.

The morale of White City plummeted.

A small number of high-ranking officers and powerful figures fled when they saw the situation was not right, while most of the soldiers who could not escape chose to surrender.

The siege began in the afternoon, and before long had even passed, Virianna and her army had captured the entire city of White.

The battle was thus declared over!

Immediately afterwards, he ordered his men to clean up the battlefield.

Following her senses, Virianna led several of her trusted grey elf confidants to a high-rise terrace of a building.

At this moment, the embodiment of her respected Mr. Bernard is sitting in a soft chair, flipping through a book with a cover that reads "The Alchemy of Death."

Beside him, the necromancer Archmage Quint Nick, on whom the many undead of White City placed their hopes, was now heavily bound by the restrictive shackles of the Light Element, lying helplessly on the ground like an ordinary skeleton.

After glancing at him casually, Virianna smiled broadly and moved closer to Brand, then said gently:
"Thank you for your help, sir."

I will have my men send over a list of the spoils later, and if anything catches your eye, I will send it all to Frost.

Upon hearing this, Brand shook his head and said:
"I'm not interested in ordinary resources. If you have any rare magical knowledge, just compile a copy for me later."

The bracelet on the table is the key to control the shackles, and the magic pocket next to it is full of things I don't need.

You handle it as you see fit; I'm heading back now.

As he spoke, he pointed to the items on the stone table.

Brand put the book in his hand into his spatial necklace.

Subsequently.

The purifying power of light enveloped Brand's entire body.

Viriana raised an eyebrow slightly, looking slightly uncomfortable.

Immediately afterwards, as a portal resembling a curtain of water opened and closed, Brand's figure disappeared before their eyes.

Upon seeing this, he quickly sent one of his trusted grey elves to sort through the magical knowledge among the spoils of war.

Viriana picked up the magic bracelet from the stone table and then looked at the magic pouch next to it.

Then, using mental power to manipulate the magic bracelet, he slightly reduced the effect of the restrictive shackles.

Mr. Quint Nick, who had been lying face down on the ground, finally stirred.

After struggling to turn over, he slowly sat up from the ground.

He looked at the gray elf next to him who was rummaging through his magic pocket.

Quint said in a deep voice:
"Lady Virianna, could you please replace my restraints with a different set? I hate the element of light."

Upon hearing this, Viriana said meaningfully:

"You are a renowned archmage with astonishing abilities."

Before a settlement agreement is reached, I, a rising star, dare not arbitrarily change your shackles.

Why don't you just hold off for now?

Hearing this, Quint said helplessly:

"We lost this time, and I will represent my forces to no longer be your enemies. Just tell me how much compensation you want."

Besides, with Frost as a powerful backer, the rest of you definitely won't be able to stop your attack.

If needed, I can help persuade you to surrender.

Viriana smiled and said:
"Then I'll thank Mr. Quint in advance."

When Virianna and Quint discussed postwar matters.

Once home, Brand changed back into his everyday clothes.

He hadn't had enough of the previous battles.

Although he was a newly promoted archmage, Gwent had been famous for many years.

However, the comparison of combat strength is never based solely on cultivation level.

With the aid of the water-based artifact, the Deep Sea Halberd, his ability to wield the power of elemental origins far surpasses that of Gwent.

—The gap in realms was not only leveled out, but even reversed!

In addition to his gentle and easily controlled pure magic, as well as his years of experience leading mage legions in battle, Gwent was no match for him at all!
Of course, although today's battle lasted very short, he did not come away empty-handed.

After all, it had been a long time since he had personally taken action, and this battle gave Brand a general understanding of his current strength level.

With the assistance of the [Deep Sea Halberd], he can control approximately 72% of the [Water Elemental Power].

—This is the level of a high-ranking archmage!

In other words, wielding the Deep Sea Halberd, he was no different from a high-ranking archmage.

Of course, he also wields the even more powerful [Sword of Heaven].

However, he is not a mage whose primary element is light.

Therefore, if he uses the Sword of Heaven, he can only use the Light spell, Judgment of Heaven.

This spell is powerful, but it can leave him with a shortage of options when facing certain enemies.

It seems that I really need to design a more suitable gadget for myself...

Lost in thought, Brand left the small building and made his way to the shore of White Elf Lake.

A piece of fish food was thrown onto the lake surface, causing the white elf fish in the lake to scramble for it.

Rowling trotted over and greeted him, "Young Master, you're back? The members of the Library said you suddenly teleported away earlier."

Upon hearing this, Brand casually replied:
"It's just a short trip outside, nothing to worry about."

"More importantly, how's our request to the Crimson Ring coming along?"

When asked about this, Rowling responded:
"After making the request in the name of the lord."

The Crimson Ring expressed its willingness to help us find the 'Hybrid Demon's Legacy' in order to strengthen our relationship with the North Holland family.

According to what I've learned from my people, it seems that a high-ranking member of the Crimson Ring will be visiting our Kaya Empire.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this high-ranking official should pay a visit to our North Holland family later.

Upon hearing this, Brand nodded in understanding.

In that case, all they need to do is wait.

So, right now, the most important thing in the family is still the promotion of Catherine and Celine.

In addition, there's Hessali...

Two days later, Hisali, who had been out of sight for a week, emerged from her seclusion.

Although Brand had some reservations about how long it had taken this guy to advance even a minor realm, which had worried him for a long time.

However, looking at Hisali's triumphant appearance after her successful promotion...

Brand put his complaints aside and happily instructed Rowling and the maids to prepare a banquet.

Compared to him and Catherine, two super geniuses.

Hisali's promotion speed was much, much slower.

However, in reality, this is the normal promotion speed for a Grand Knight.

In fact, she was one of the faster-rising knights!
At the banquet, after everyone offered their blessings and gifts to Hisali,

While Hisali curiously unpacked the gift box.

Brand couldn't help but summon the empty screen of light once again.

Check the underground space and the two isolation barriers where Celine and Catherine are located.

—As a result, just like before, there was still no movement.

Of course, it took him more than two weeks to complete the promotion, so this is considered normal.

"Don't worry too much, they'll definitely be fine."

Hearing Sonia's comforting voice in his ear, Brand also dispersed the light barrier, put his arm around her waist, and whispered:

"How long will it take for Sister Sonia to reach the threshold of becoming a Grand Knight?"

I haven't seen you training so diligently these past few days? Have you already reached the top?

Sonia shook her head and said:

"We're still a long way from the threshold."

As for why I haven't been cultivating these past two days, it's all because of you.

If you could restrain yourself a little each night, allowing me to wake up earlier the next day, how could I not intensify my cultivation?

Brand nodded in realization and said:

"I see. Well then, let's take it slow, there's no rush!"

Hearing this, Sonia couldn't help but feel helpless.

—She suffered terribly during the few days that Catherine and Celine went to get promoted!

……

That night, in Brand's bedroom.

Looking at Ivy, Chris, and Heidi Lin in front of her.

Sonia said seriously:

"You guys have to help me out more tonight!"
The Foreign Affairs Department is accumulating more and more work!

Hearing this, Hedy Lin shook her head and said:
How else can we share the burden?

I'm just a weak mage; no matter how hard I try, I can only fill his teeth.

Chris said helplessly:

"Ivy and I are the same."

I think a direct confrontation is impossible. Perhaps we could consider using some strategy and outsmarting them to see if it has any effect.

For example, we could feign weakness first, then launch a surprise attack together. What do you think?

Upon hearing this, Hedy Lin and Sonia pondered the feasibility of the situation.

Ivy, however, crossed her arms and said with a disdainful look:

"Outsmart? Chris, you've fallen!"
Only courage leads to victory!
"It's just Brand, isn't it? Watch me beat him to a pulp!"

With that, Ivy jumped off the bed and ran toward the hot spring where Brand was, before Sonia and the other two could stop her.

Not long after, Brand licked his lips with lingering satisfaction, carried the defeated and unconscious Ivy back to the bedroom, and closed the door.

Feeling panicked and with legs feeling weak.

Seeing Ivy's peaceful sleeping face after the fierce battle, Sonia and the other two couldn't help but twitch their lips slightly.

—Where did this mere nobody get the courage?
(End of this chapter)