I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Return to Morning Mist Town.

In the courtyard of the former town mayor.

Rhodes played with the Soul-Binding Orb in his hand.

"Rhodes!"

Kill me!

"You bastard! You beast!"

"You stupid pig!"

……

Curses could be heard intermittently from within the Soul-Binding Pearl.

Rhodes just smiled, completely unconcerned.

"Don't waste your energy. I know that if I kill you..."

Rod smiled and said, "It means I'm releasing you."

"Those surviving souls will emerge from your life box, allowing you to be reborn."

"But if this wisp of your soul continues to exist, the casket will not reshape you."

Rhodes already knew a lot about necromancers before he dealt with Lomisa.

From the moment Romisa said, "No one can kill me," Rhodes already knew that this necromancer possessed a life-saving ability.

Those are the life boxes crafted by many powerful necromancers.

The life box will seal a wisp of the wizard's own soul.

When the original body dies, the Life Box will resurrect her.

Similar to an archive.

If this wisp of soul were allowed to return, Lomisa would be reborn with the latest memories.

Without it, the reborn Lomisa would be very weak and would also lack some memories.

But what if this wisp of soul continues to exist?

Then the casket will assume that its owner is still alive and cannot be reborn.

Therefore, Rhodes did not intend to destroy Lomisa's soul.

Lomisa cursed again.

The voice was filled with a chilling curse.

But these attacks... are just the same few sentences over and over again.

It is far inferior to the profound and extensive language of the previous generation.

However, such vulgar language has a negative impact and can easily corrupt children.

Therefore, Rhode gave it to Salia, who then infused the Soul-Binding Orb with a wisp of holy light.

"Ahhh!"

The mournful sound echoed throughout the entire room.

Rhodes had never experienced the burning of the undead by holy light.

But none of the evil spirits they have endured have ever said it was comfortable.

"Okay, don't kill her."

Rhodes waved his hand to stop Salia.

"oh oh."

The innocent-looking girl nodded and let go of his hand.

Rhodes then held the Soul-Binding Orb and asked:
"Tell me, what exactly are the effects of your poisonous fog?"

If your answer satisfies me, it can ease some of your pain.

"Don't waste your energy, Rhodes!"

Romisa's weak voice was filled with resentment: "Rhodes, I will kill you!"

The holy light did not bring her to her senses; instead, it drove her even more insane.

At this moment, the guard walked in.

"Your Majesty, Lord Luxem requests an audience."

"Well, let him in."

Rhodes said to the guard.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The guard responded and turned to leave, after which Luxem entered the house.
Two soldiers followed behind him, escorting a figure dressed in a long robe.

It was Orcas.

"His Majesty."

Luxen bowed respectfully. "This Ocas is a confidant of Lomisa. We captured him at the foot of the mountain."

"He tried to escape and was shot in the thigh by the search team."

"He was very honest and didn't resist."

Luxen glanced at Aucas, then turned back to continue his report: "Gunler was intimidated and confessed everything."

Rhodes looked at Orcas, whose robes were tattered and bore obvious whip marks.

Clearly, Gunther's intimidation was not just a simple verbal threat.

“Okas, lift your head.”

Rhodes' words made Orcas tremble.

But he didn't dare to look up.

"Your Majesty, please spare my life!"

Orcas said in a low, aggrieved voice, "I was forced into it!"

"Lomisa threatened me!"

"I don't want to do any of these things at all!"

"Please, spare my life!"

"Okas, you traitor!"

Before Rhodes could speak, Lomisa's furious roar came from the Soul-Binding Orb.

You betrayed me!

I will definitely kill you!

“My lord will never forgive you. Your soul will be torn to pieces, and your body will become food for ghouls…”

Before Lomisa could finish speaking, Rhodes raised his hand and cast a spell to seal the Soul-Binding Orb.

When Ocas heard Lomisa's voice, his body trembled violently.

"Don't be afraid, Orcas."

Rhodes said with a smile, "As long as this wisp of her soul remains, she cannot be resurrected."

"But if you don't behave, and I let this wisp of soul go, you will be the first one to be punished."

"Don't worry, I'll tell you everything!"

Orcas quickly stated his position.

Where is Romisa's casket?

Orcas was clearly taken aback. "I really didn't know that, Your Majesty!"

“Every time she comes back to life, she is placed in a different location, and she never tells anyone!”

Ocas looked anxious and explained, "The Life Box is the necromancer's greatest secret!"

"Only she knows the answer to that!"

After listening, Rhodes silently stared at Orcas.

Luxen also turned around and stared intently at him.

"I'm telling the truth, Your Majesty!"

Orcas sensed the danger to his life and shouted, "Having her life box is enough to threaten her, and she won't tell anyone!"

"What are you shouting?!"

Lu Sen gave a rebuke and slowly turned around. "Your Majesty, this should be true."

Rhodes nodded. "I believe you, but you'd better have something of value to say."

"What are the effects of your poisonous fog?"

Upon hearing this question, Ocas quickly replied, "That's due to the catalysis of the corpse-replacing potion and the death potion."

"It's an extremely powerful and insidious necromantic poison!"

"After taking it, it will gradually erode a person's constitution, making them weak, slow to react, and significantly reduce their combat effectiveness."

"It can spread in various ways, with fog being the most insidious but also the most difficult to achieve."

"But don't worry!"

Ocas puffed out his chest and assured, "As long as Lomisa doesn't activate the potion, it won't take effect immediately!"

Orcas began to explain in detail.

Those corrosive fumes could remain dormant in a soldier's body for half a day.

Awakening requires a long and complex spellcasting process, which cannot be completed without Lomisa.

This is also a drawback of spreading fog.

This is the most a group of mid-level wizard apprentices can do.

This made Rhodes secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

How many of you are left?

Rhodes continued, "Where did the rest of your ghouls go?"

"Why are there only a few hundred thousand now?"

Rhodes was secretly calculating.

In the neighboring countries, the number of ghouls has exceeded one million.

Even after accounting for those already eliminated, there are still at least 800,000 left.

“We also have four wizard apprentices in Ancient Wood City.”

Orcas obediently replied, "The others are not here; they are all serving my lord in the royal city of the Cape Kingdom."

Whom do you serve?

Rhodes frowned and slowly asked, "The undead and the goddess of vengeance? Kali?"

Luxen's eyes widened as he slowly turned around, staring at Orcas in disbelief.

"what happened?"

"Tell me in detail!"

Orcas did not slack off.

He obediently confessed everything about death and the resurrection of the goddess of vengeance.

"Right now, the vast majority of our power is being used to help our Lord repair his body and establish a realm of the dead."

"Only in this way can our lord resist the oppressive force of the plane and slowly restore his own great power."

Orcas swallowed hard and whispered, "Once we regain our strength, whether it's you or those guys in the Western Lands of Gods..."

"...none of them are difficult to deal with."

After listening, Rhodes fell into deep thought.

No wonder none of these ghouls were seen.

No wonder the pressure I imagined didn't materialize.

This damn guy is preparing a big surprise for me.

but.

It sounds dangerous, but upon closer inspection, is the other party actually afraid of me?
Rhodes turned to look at Orcas.

"You seem to know me quite well."

“You just said that once your god has recovered, he won’t have to be afraid of me anymore.”

"So you mean he's afraid to face me now?"

Orcas fell silent.

But in the end he nodded.

“My lord knows that you can become a true dragon.”

After listening, Rhodes began to ponder in his mind, based on the knowledge passed down from the seedlings of the Tree of Life.

The dragon's life level ranges from level seventeen to level twenty.

Rhodes transforms into a dragon, but without the foundation of a dragon, his life level is at least level seventeen.

It seems that this undead and vengeful goddess is weaker than imagined.

Rhodes has already completed his own recovery period; he cannot allow this goddess to truly revive.

“Very good, Orcas.”

Rhodes snapped out of his reverie. "I'm very satisfied with the information you provided, and I'm also very satisfied with your attitude."

"You can live for now."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Orcas quickly replied, "I'm happy to serve you!"

"If you just tell them to stop torturing me, I'll agree to anything you ask!"

"very good."

Rhodes nodded. "Lusen, take him away."

"It's all arranged, no more torment."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Luxem bowed respectfully.

Ocas thanked him profusely and got up to follow Lusen out.

"Serf".

Rhodes gave a soft shout, and the guards quickly entered.

"Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

"Go and inform Chris, Gangler, and the other legion commanders to come to a meeting."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After the guard saluted, he was about to leave when Rhodes called him back.

"Oh, right."

Rhodes suddenly thought of something and asked,

"Did Gangler use his privileges to get Kyle a bottle of Perfect Knight's Roar Potion?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The guard answered respectfully.

"But you haven't taken it yet. Are you trying to get it back?"

"No need."

Rhodes smiled.

Logically speaking, Kyle's strength is sufficient.

However, the Perfect Knight's Roar Potion is too difficult to make, so it's not his turn yet.

But now that Gangler has helped Kyle, let's help him too.

Rhodes didn't mind that his old subordinates had some privileges.

Without special privileges, who would be willing to strive for advancement?
Rhodes doesn't believe that all things are equal.

"Since Kyle already has that potion."

Rhodes instructed, "Let him take it as soon as possible and focus on his cultivation."

"Enhance your strength and embark on the path to legend as soon as possible."

"Kyle will not be participating in the upcoming military missions."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The guard said respectfully.

Just then, Gala rushed into the house.
"Your Majesty! The ghouls in Ancient Wood City are in unrest!"

“Run out!”

……

……

noon.

In the military camp of Morning Mist Town.

Kyle rushed into Gunle's house.

"Lord Gangle!"

After bowing respectfully, Kyle asked eagerly, "I heard that an army is about to set off?"

Why weren't I notified?

"Neither of my two attendants received any notification!"

"Small things."

Gangle was being dressed in armor by his attendants.

"All the ghouls in Ancient Wood City have come out, probably because there aren't enough necromancers to control them."

"So all our legions are now divided into several small teams to clear out the scattered ghouls."

"Then why weren't you notified?" Kyle asked, puzzled.

"Why don't you stay and guard the area?"

Gangle said, "His Majesty has given special instructions, and also to allow you to focus on your cultivation."

"Hurry and take the Knight's Roar Potion, and embark on the path to legend!"

After donning his armor, Gangler slowly walked forward and patted Kyle on the shoulder.

"His Majesty specifically instructed,"

"This is the most important thing for both the empire and your life."

"The other tasks are minor matters."

Gang Le sighed and shook his head.
"As expected of a top-tier knight, it seems His Majesty has never forgotten you."

After saying that, Gangle turned and walked out of the house, leaving Kyle standing there alone.

"His Majesty."

Kyle murmured to himself, stunned.

I never expected His Majesty the Emperor to care so much about his affairs.

Not only do they provide resources, they also make time for themselves.

Kyle clenched his fists without hesitation, then quickly walked back to his house.

Kyle returned to the house, closed the door, and quickly composed himself.

Take out the bottle of Knight's Roar Potion.

"His Majesty!"

Feeling the coolness of the bottle, Kyle murmured to himself, "I won't let you down!"

He pulled out the stopper, gritted his teeth, and poured the medicine into his mouth.

Soon, a scorching power erupted within Kyle's body.

Just as Gangler said.

The process was incredibly painful; my whole body felt like it was being burned by fire.

Kyle's face turned bright red instantly, and his body began to tremble.

The muscles were contracting violently, the bones were making cracking sounds, and the pain caused sweat to drip down like rain.

But Kyle gritted his teeth and didn't let out a single scream.

I do not know how long it has been.

The sky darkened, and the excruciating pain gradually subsided.

Soaked to the bone, Kyle struggled to his feet and immediately gulped down several mouthfuls of water.

"Someone is coming."

Kyle said hoarsely, "Go get some food!"

"Yes, Lord Kyle!"

After the attendant responded, the food was quickly brought in.

Kyle, devoid of any aristocratic elegance, wolfed down all the dry rations and roasted meat.

His body needs a lot of energy.

After filling his stomach, Kyle didn't rest for long, but immediately began to adjust his posture and practice breathing techniques.

But before starting his practice, Kyle closed his eyes.

"Your Majesty, thank you for granting me the opportunity and strength, and for bringing me new hope."

This is a prayer that Gonle once recited, and many people say that it gives them strength.

Kyle didn't believe in any of this, but he felt that since His Majesty the Emperor had bestowed the potion, he should pray and give thanks.

After finishing his prayers, Kyle opened his eyes and prepared to cultivate.

Just then, a surge of life force erupted from Kyle's Seed of Nature.

……

……

Ghouls, now freed from the control of necromancers, act entirely on instinct.

They attacked and tore at each other, and uncontrollably darted out of the ancient wooden city.

Of course, these ghouls, now scattered everywhere, no longer roam in packs.

For the military, the danger is much smaller.

The surrounding civilians had also been evacuated, so the danger was not significant.

However, it is extremely troublesome to clean.

The soldiers had to form small teams to clear out the area, just like when they were hunting, which took even more time.

The effects of the Skyfire Legion and Dragon Breath were also greatly reduced, only effective against the ghouls still remaining in Ancient Wood City.

But it's fine, just consider it as the soldiers taking a break during training.

Meanwhile, the legion's scout squadron has been dispatched to plan the legion's next move.

Rhodes has more time.

While cultivating, Rhode kept track of everyone's changes through the magic network—especially Kyle.

Rhodes sensed Kyle's prayer and channeled some energy into his body.

There's a severe shortage of legendary knights right now.

Kyle, a top-tier knight whose physique has just been enhanced, is the best target for energy infusion.

After finishing this task, Rhodes left the magic network and returned to reality.

As dusk fell, a guard came to inform the kitchen that dinner was ready.

Having become a legendary knight, Rhodes' appetite has greatly increased. He is now also a big eater and craves food.

However, just as Rod got up to go to the restaurant, Luxen arrived.

"His Majesty."

After bowing, Luxen presented Rhodes with a specially made low-temperature wooden box, saying, "This was sent from the North."

Luxen opened the cryogenic wooden box and took out a glass bottle.
The bottle was filled with water, and in the center of the water was a whitish solid, like wax.

"It is said that this was extracted from the ashes of burning ghouls, and it has been temporarily named the Necromancer's Flame."

The ashes of the ghouls piled up, and because they still contained traces of necromantic energy, some wizard apprentices wanted to study them.

"This thing will spontaneously combust and is difficult to extinguish."

Luxen continued to explain, "The apprentices in the North operate outdoors, and flames will erupt if the temperature is even slightly high."

"It sounds a bit like white phosphorus."

Rhodes thought to himself.

At this point, Luxem took out a leather bag that was tied with hemp rope.

The leather bag was only the size of a palm, but Luxem handled it very carefully.

"They also used necromantic flames, along with explosive and luminous runes, to create this fireball." (End of Chapter)