Lu Mingfei, become the King of Elden!

Chapter 287 The Royal Guard
Lu Mingfei followed Jie Lian for about half a day and completely mastered the powerful combat technique "Lion Slash".

He had to admit that the Red Lion City's martial arts tradition was indeed very advanced in terms of using heavy weapons in combat.

The basic movement for using this combat technique is to "jump forward, spin around and strike with your weapon."

It sounds simple and straightforward, and it is indeed simple and straightforward to use.

However, this combat technique requires a high level of physical fitness, strength, and mastery of the fundamentals from the user.

When to swing the sword in mid-air, how much force to use, how to maintain balance after swinging, and how to mobilize one's primal power are all profound subjects.

Fortunately, Lu Mingfei is no longer a novice.

When Lu Mingfei leaped high into the air and successfully unleashed his combat technique with the Greatsword of the Lost Knight, even Lian Jielian couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

"Young people these days...they're really scary."

Jeremy said in a voice that sounded weathered by time:

"This learning speed is comparable to Lord Ratahn's strongest royal guard knights."

"Royal Knights?"

Lu Mingfei repeated the word unconsciously.

He didn't seem to have seen anyone with that title in Red Lion City.

Jeremy paused for a moment, seemingly hesitant about whether to bring up the topic.

After a moment, he slowly spoke, his face filled with reminiscence:

"Yes, the Royal Guard Knights. They are the strongest 'Red Lions' who guard Lord Rataen."

Lu Mingfei sensed the heaviness and desolation in Jie Lian's words.

He asked softly:
"So... were you one of them too? A royal guard knight?"

Upon hearing this, Jeremy slowly shook his head, a complex smile appearing on his face.

"No, child, I was not one of the original followers."

His head was slightly raised, as if gazing at the sky, but his pupils were unfocused, lost in memories.

“A long time ago, I was a restless fellow who liked to wander around the borderlands. Back then, I was a guest of the Kalia royal family... It was there that I met General Rataen.”

“We had a very pleasant conversation and reached a mutual understanding. Later, I joined the Red Lions as a guest. Therefore, I was not among the first core members to follow him.”

His voice gradually lowered, carrying an undisguised sense of desolation:
"Those 'Red Lions' who were the first to follow the general and were regarded by him as his right and left hands... Oga, the old buddy who once studied gravity magic with the general and could wield the great bow with unparalleled skill;
And then there's Freya, that valiant and skilled swordswoman whose swordsmanship was as fierce as fire, a powerful warrior personally recruited by the general in his youth… One by one, they either died on the battlefield or vanished without a trace…”

Jeremy's voice stopped abruptly there. He remained silent for a moment, swallowing those names back into his heart.

Then, Jeremy sighed helplessly and said with a hint of complaint:

"Hmph, these guys... they all left so decisively, without a shred of consideration for this old man. In the end, they left me, a guest who joined halfway through, to guard this mess and preside over some grand scheme... really... sigh..."

That sigh was filled with longing for his comrades.

Lu Mingfei knew that Jie Lian was not genuinely complaining; it was just that the responsibility and loneliness that no one could share were weighing him down too much.

A brief silence fell between the two.

Looking at the soldier before him, who seemed to have aged even more, Lu Mingfei broke the silence:
"What are your plans next? Will you continue traveling in Galid?"

Jeremy seemed to be pulled back from his heavy memories.

He regained his somewhat carefree and bold demeanor, casually shrugging his shoulders: "Plans? What serious plans could an old man like me, who has relinquished his duties, possibly have? I'm just going to wander around, look around, see this land that the general once protected... Perhaps, I'm also looking for any traces left by those old comrades."

He changed the subject, his gaze refocusing on Lu Mingfei:

"And you, kid? You've mastered new power, you can't just be here chatting with this old man, can you?"

Lu Mingfei nodded:
"I'm going to the Tower of Godhood in Galid."

Jeremy wasn't surprised. He paused for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"As I thought. You carry the Great Rune, the power of the Golden Law. Going to the Divine Tower is your duty, and part of your mission as a Faded One."

His expression turned somewhat serious:

“I can tell you the exact location of the Divine Tower; it's north of Gelid, near the edge. But…”

Jeremy paused, then emphasized, his words carrying a warning tone:
"I must remind you that even at the height of the Red Lion Legion's power, those affairs were not under my jurisdiction."

It is a self-contained entity, directly under the command of the general, mysterious and ancient.

After the natural disaster, we completely lost contact with that place, and no one knows what the situation is like there now. Your journey there is fraught with uncertainty and danger; I'm afraid… you'll have to rely on yourself.”

Lu Mingfei was already mentally prepared for this and nodded:

“I understand. You being able to tell me the exact location is the biggest help I can receive.”

"Hmph, no need to be polite."

Jeremy waved his hand, then extended a rough, large hand to him:

Give me the map.

Lu Mingfei immediately took out the parchment map depicting the terrain of Galid, but with many areas still blurry, from his bag and handed it over.

Jellian took the map, laid it out on a relatively flat rock next to him, and dipped his finger into the still-dry bloodstains of the dragon's blood nearby.

Then, he forcefully drew a clear and conspicuous "X" mark in a specific location.

"right here."

Jeremy handed the map back to Lu Mingfei.

Lu Mingfei carefully put the map into his bag.

He looked up at the old soldier who was both his teacher and his friend.

He knew the time for parting had come.

“General Jeremy,” Lu Mingfei began, his tone sincere, “if you’ve finished exploring Galid and don’t know where to go next, perhaps… you could consider visiting Stoneville in Nimgford.”

"Stonewell?"

Jeremy's white eyebrows twitched slightly, a clear look of surprise crossing his face.

He naturally knew about that fortified city that had once been ruled by "Leg Extension" Grek.

Lu Mingfei nodded:
“Yes, that area… is now considered my territory. My master is also stationed there.”

Upon hearing Lu Mingfei's words, and recalling the large rune on Lu Mingfei that originated from Greck, the surprise in Jellian's eyes quickly turned into understanding.

He chuckled and shook his head, as if marveling at the rapid pace of growth among young people.

(End of this chapter)