Mount and Blade System: Start from Pioneer Lords.

Chapter 494 My Daughter Has Grown Up

Bernard did look much more haggard. His hair, which used to have only a few strands of silver, was now completely white. His hair was slightly disheveled, and he had deep eye bags. His armor was covered with indelible soot and bloodstains.

But upon seeing Li Wei, a genuine joy and a sense of relief still shone through his weary eyes.

Upon meeting, the lord knew what the other wanted to ask with just a glance, and could only sigh and say, "His Majesty Harland fought me to the last time and died by my sword."

Haaland and Bernard are close friends, and in their youth they were even brothers who would go to a prostitute together.

Otherwise, Bernard wouldn't have remained governor and held military power over De Beers.

It seems that Haaland's death has been a great blow to this man.

“Harland has always dreamed of becoming a sword saint, so he probably has no regrets about ending his duel with a sword master like you,” Bernard chuckled.

His gaze then passed over Levi and landed on Tannis, who was standing somewhat uneasy behind him, revealing a kind expression to her usually stern father for the first time.

Bernard patted Tennys' head with his remaining left arm: "It's good that you're alright."

“Father.” Tanis didn’t know what to say, but she felt that her father seemed to have aged more than ten years in the short six months since she last saw him.

"Old Ra, please don't blame me for bringing Tannis here without permission. Gonda is practically destroyed now. Even the governor's mansion only has a few maids and servants left. Gonda is empty, and outsiders keep pouring in. I thought it wouldn't be convenient for Tannis, a young girl, to stay where she is, and I was also worried that you would worry, so I brought her along." The lord said righteously, but in his heart he felt that he had really gone to great lengths for Mir's future.

If it weren't for the opportunity to be close to Tannis and let the boy develop a relationship with her, he wouldn't have bothered bringing a girl to this kind of battlefield.

When the two families become in-laws, Bernard, who only has one daughter, will still inherit Mill's fortune, and Mill's fortune will belong to his brother-in-law.

The lord was calculating in his mind.

Having served as governor for so many years, Bernard has always enjoyed a high reputation in the military, and he also has the Storm Howl cavalry regiment, composed entirely of aura knights.

If you, my lord, say you're not envious, you're definitely lying to Sophia.

Bernard was both amused and exasperated by these words, but seeing the increasingly bright light in Levi's eyes, he couldn't help but feel a sense of vigilance.

Could it be that Levi has taken a liking to Tennys?

To be honest, he only has one daughter, so he definitely wants her to marry a good husband who is single-minded and like him. Li Wei is known for being a womanizer, and he has had ambiguous relationships with two duchesses from the North and the South.

However, this dragon knight now has an astonishing reputation and status, and is even hailed as the number one warrior under the stars, the hero of Debe.

What if the other party uses force, or if Tanya threatens suicide to force herself to marry him?
Thinking about it this way, Bernard became even more worried.

"What are you thinking about, sir?" The lord's questioning gaze startled Bernard, who decided to let things take their course.

"Let's get down to business now. How are Wirtz doing?" Levi's gaze swept around, then he became serious. "Oh, and what about Layton and Zart?"

"Your men are leading the warriors of High Cliff Fortress in slaughtering those demons within the city." Bernard said, unable to help but smile bitterly. "Levi, your followers and vassal warriors are practically no different from the Holy Sith's Zai'ai Golems. They flood into Wirtz to fight at dawn and don't return until evening, as if they've just been pulled out of a sea of ​​blood."

It's fair to say that without the seemingly tireless warriors of High Cliff Fortress, completely eradicating the demons from Wirtz City would have been a long and arduous task.

“But Levi, now that we’ve captured Wirtz, what should we do next?” Governor Bernard and the nobles and officers from various countries all looked at Levi.

The original plan was to take Wirtz and then continue northward until they reached the capital of the Persian Gulf Empire, drag out the insane king, burn him at the stake, and liberate the slaves oppressed by the Persian Gulf Empire.

But now the appearance of the demon has completely ruined all their plans.

To be honest, they were a little hesitant and a little scared.

If the demons occupy the entire northern province of the Persian Gulf Empire, then their small force will certainly not be enough.

"I'll only tell you four words..." The lord's imposing figure appeared even taller in the sunlight as he glared fiercely at the endless, towering mountains to the north: "I'll take care of everything!"

The lord was not exaggerating at all.

He is now a legendary Sanctuary, and has mastered the advanced Starry Sky Twin Shadow Barrier. His followers include four legends: the Black Dragon Queen Sersni, the Medusa Chieftain Ifra, the Lich King Ubigail, and the Blood Warrior Swain who surrendered in the Persian Gulf.

If all else fails, they can even bring over Ragras, the leader of the frost giants, and Basilok, the leader of the frost trolls.

In addition, there are two projections of his own Starry Sky Twin Shadow Barrier.

With eight legendary experts among the world's top powerhouses, this lineup is undeniably impressive. Who would they fear? Who would they be afraid of?
So this trip to the Persian Gulf Empire is to resolve all the mess here in one go.

The setting sun dyed the sky a blood red, the same color as the still-dry blood on the warriors of Gaoyabao.

The heavy, orderly footsteps approached from afar, and the earth seemed to tremble slightly. Levi, Bernard, and the others stood at the camp gate and looked out, only to see a silent army returning from the direction of Wirtz.

The first thing that catches the eye is a group of beautiful women: Drow elves, high elves, ice sorceresses, and a duchess with an absolutely stunning face! And that little elf dancing in the air—what a beautiful, youthful face!
Then came two extremely burly bear-men and orcs, their armor no longer recognizable as its original color, covered with a thick layer of dark red scabs. Their faces showed no sign of fatigue; instead, they were arm in arm, chatting animatedly, as if discussing what to eat for dinner.

Following closely behind was a torrent of warriors from various ethnic groups.

The orc warrior's thick arms were bulging with muscles. He carried a steel shield and a steel spear, and had a domineering gaze that seemed to want to destroy everything in its path. However, when he came out of Wirtz City, his gaze instantly became simple and honest, and he wore a simple smile, looking exactly like a poor country militia.

The bear warriors carried enormous warhammers or axes, covered in bits of flesh and brains, their every step shaking the earth. Their fur was matted together with blood, adding to their fierce and valiant appearance.

In the sky, the griffin riders descended on their gleaming companions. The griffins' claws and beaks gleamed, and their feathers were slightly disheveled, clearly indicating that they had just finished a fierce aerial battle.

The gnoll cavalry were unusually excited, their eyes gleaming with a satisfied glint of bloodlust. Their mounts barked softly and occasionally licked the blood from their mouths.

Finally, there was the Unsullied Legion. Silent as shifting rocks, their javelins and shields riddled with holes, yet their steps remained astonishingly synchronized, seemingly tireless. Only the overwhelming stench of blood and their deathly gazes spoke of the brutal street battles they had endured. These black slave groups, led by the Kermish, had become, under the baptism of blood and fire, increasingly like ruthless executioners.

The entire group was shrouded in a palpable aura of menace, and the heavy stench of blood assaulted the senses, causing the ordinary soldiers and officers in the camp to instinctively hold their breath, their eyes revealing awe and even fear.

The warriors of Gaoyabao were like demons who had crawled out of a blood-soaked hell, displaying their bravery to the fullest in the most primitive and violent way.

This was the first time Tannis had ever seen such a scene. The last time she went to High Cliff Castle with her father, these barbarians all seemed quite friendly, though their faces were slightly pale.

Even a seasoned veteran like Bernard was awestruck by this overwhelming killing intent and couldn't help but exclaim again, "What terrifying fighting power!"

Li Wei nodded in satisfaction. Zart and the barbarians were the veterans who had followed him from the beginning, so he wasn't surprised by their performance. However, it was truly remarkable that the Vil bear-men of Worebel were in no way inferior to the barbarians.

This slightly comforted the lord's empty heart, which had not gained the allegiance of the Pandaren Pandaren.

For some reason, the lord felt as if he had become Cao Cao, completely unable to have Panda.

Although he could easily force them with his current status, he knew that forced loyalty was never good, and he felt it was pointless to use despicable methods to gain the panda people's loyalty.

The lord harbored a secret fondness for the Pandas, the only creatures in this world who resembled his natives, and was unwilling to use the same methods he employed against these large, black-and-white fat men.

The bear-men of High Cliff Fortress were not blind, and they quickly spotted the lord standing at the front.

"Brother Li Wei."

Buji ran over like the wind, snuggled into the lord's arms, and rubbed his little face against Li Wei's, like a little kitten, his face full of joy.

When Li Wei left, he left her here.

The main reason is that Little Pudding was promoted to Epic level after her last awakening, and she can provide help to Leah and Layton, so Levi couldn't possibly take her away.

The drow elf Heather, who was a step too late, pouted to herself.

"Why don't you call me father anymore?" The lord was quite surprised. It had been almost half a year since he last saw him, and the other party had grown quite a bit. Now he was about the size of a three or four-year-old child, but the change in how he addressed him was something Li Wei had not expected.

"Hmm, I like calling you that." The little elf hugged the lord's neck, swinging her little feet like a swing, her beautiful wings fluttering behind her.

"Alright, alright, call me whatever you want." Li Wei smiled helplessly.

Lia watched from the side, a hint of complexity and sorrow in her eyes.

The elven chieftain of the Whisperwind tribe, Aisha, breathed a sigh of relief. Now that Li Wei had returned, it was clear that the demon in Wirtz would be dealt with soon.

"You've gotten even stronger since I last saw you!" Li Wei walked over and patted Vorebel and Zart's muscular arms. The two rough guys scratched their heads and couldn't help but grin foolishly.

After catching up with Layton, Masha, and Kemish one by one, Li Wei waved goodbye.

"Let the soldiers have a good meal and rest well! Tomorrow's sunrise will be the end of these demons."

"Roar!" The response to him was a deafening roar, from the orcs, the bear-men, and all the warriors who had just fought a bloody battle and whose murderous aura had not yet dissipated.

Their morale was reignited by Li Wei's words, and the weariness in their eyes was replaced by a burning fighting spirit.

Bernard looked at the young lord and saw how he had stirred the morale of the army with just a few words. The last bit of worry in his heart about Harland's death and the future situation seemed to lessen slightly.

Perhaps, following such an extraordinary person can truly give Debe a brand new future.

As night slowly fell, countless campfires were lit in the camp.

The campfire crackled, and the grease from the roasting meat dripped into the fire, releasing an enticing aroma that mingled with the bitter scent of herbs, temporarily dispelling the lingering stench of blood from the daytime.

The camp gradually became noisy as the exhausted soldiers gathered around the fire, enjoying hot food, talking in hushed tones, or quietly wiping and maintaining their weapons and armor.

Li Wei did not stay in the main tent prepared for him, but casually sat by a campfire, holding a stick with a plump roasted chicken on it, slowly turning it around.

Buji sat on his lap, taking small bites of a honey-glazed roasted rib that was bigger than her face, her mouth glistening with oil.

Although this little guy is said to be related to the goddess of nature, he is a complete carnivore just like the lord, except that he prefers sweet and cloying food to spicy food.

Leah, Heather, and Masha, along with the other girls, chatted amongst themselves about girly topics.

However, with the lord's hearing, he could hear everything clearly. It was mostly about clothing and jewelry. After listening for a while, he got bored and stopped paying attention.

He's not some pervert who likes to eavesdrop.

Bernard walked over with a glass of wine, sat down next to Levi, and handed him another glass.

His one-armed movements remained steady, but the weariness between his brows was even more pronounced in the firelight.

“Try it. It was found in Wirtz’s cellar. Howard used to hide some good stuff. I didn’t expect it to end up being so cheap for us.” Bernard’s voice was a little hoarse.

Li Wei took it, tilted his head back and took a big gulp. The rich fruity aroma and faint caramel flavor melted in his mouth. He exhaled and said, "Good wine! That old bastard Howard certainly knows how to enjoy himself."

The commander-in-chief of the Persian Gulf Empire never expected that he would not die by their swords, but instead die at the hands of demons.

It's somewhat disheartening.

(End of this chapter)