The most shameless alchemist in history

Indeed, that is true; he is a member of the royal family of the Land of Lightning.

“Your Highness Hilbert, please calm down,” Lei Ming said softly.

"I'm standing here because I want to know something," Du Lei said casually.

"What is it that Mr. Du Lei wants to know that he has to find out on the battlefield?" Lei Ming asked, frowning.

If what stood in his way was merely a King-level mage.

Then he could rush forward without any mercy and strangle it!

Even if the opponent is a seven-star king-level magic user, a top-tier combat force rarely seen in a country.

However, as the number one person in the Land of Thunder, it's not impossible for Lei Ming to kill this young man, it's just that the price would be too high.

However, standing before him was not only a King-level magic user, but also the former Inspector General of the Snow Kingdom.

Even after he left office, he still holds an important position in the Land of Snow.

Furthermore, in the past year, this young man has frequently appeared in various countries, and wherever he goes, major events inevitably occur, causing far-reaching turmoil. He has very close relationships with various countries.

If I were to rashly attack him, the Land of Lightning would likely gain more than just one enemy.

That was the place he feared most!

"I would like to know why your country launched an invasion against the Flame Kingdom?" Du Lei asked.

"What? Kid, do you dare to interfere in the affairs of our Land of Thunder?" the man named Hilbert shouted.

As the crown prince of the Land of Lightning, his status was naturally extraordinary.

For a considerable period of time, His Highness Hilbert was a prominent figure in high society.

People are talking about him, praising him, and saying he will become the king of the Land of Thunder.

He will become another object of affection for young women on the continent, following Zeref from the Land of Rain.

He enjoyed being praised and surrounded by people; wherever he went, he could hear similar sounds.

“Oh, isn’t that His Highness Hilbert? He is so handsome, so outstanding, and of such noble lineage.”

"It was wonderful to meet His Highness Hilbert. He was like a ray of light, giving us salvation and redemption."

"Great Prince Hilbert, we will follow you for the rest of our lives. What a radiant presence you are!"

He never tired of hearing these compliments, but at some point, they were suddenly taken away by someone else.

When he walked the streets again, the focus of people's conversations was no longer on His Highness Hilbert, but on someone else:

"Have you heard about the incident in the Land of Swamps? A person from the Land of Snow defeated the powerful Swamp Fleet!"

"Quickly look at today's newspaper! A major upheaval has occurred in Storm City of the Rain Kingdom. Duke Jester of the Northern Rain Kingdom has escaped! Oh, it's that man again! He saved the Rain Kingdom once more! My goodness, he's so young, yet he's able to do such a great thing! It's truly astonishing!"

"Wherever he goes, people are freed from suffering. He is the most dazzling light in the world. When will he come to us and let us also bask in that glorious happiness?"

People on the streets and alleys were talking about it, praising it, sighing about it, and looking forward to it.

This made Hilbert very unhappy, and one could even say he was extremely angry!

"Damn it, that bastard stole the praise that should have been mine! All that glory, all that longing and anticipation, belonged to me. How dare you take it all away? You're called Dure, right? I'll remember you. If I get the chance, I'll teach you a lesson!"

Hilbert remembered that name well at that time, hoping that one day he could get revenge!

But this was the first time he had gone out to war with General Lei Ming, which was originally intended to help him accumulate military merits.

This will allow him to have a good reputation in the military, so that he can better complete the transfer of power in the future.

However, he unexpectedly discovered the guy who infuriated him on the battlefield!

“I have no intention of interfering in your country’s internal affairs, but according to the G7, no country may unilaterally launch a war of aggression against another country. Otherwise, it will be regarded as a proactive provocation and a betrayal of the convention, and other countries have the right to strictly stop it,” Durei replied calmly.

"The Seven-Power Treaty? Kid, are you kidding me? That's so many years ago. Nobody takes it seriously anymore. And you're still bringing it up?" Hilbert scoffed at this.

The Seven Kingdoms Pact does exist; it was an agreement signed by seven countries when the Azure Thunder Empire disintegrated.

Its purpose is to ensure their independence and legitimate rights and interests, so that they will not be annexed by other countries after the division.

However, as time went on, friction between the seven countries and regions increased, coupled with the imbalance of power among them.

Gradually, some people broke the agreement and frequently used force. At first, the Seven Power Pact was still binding.

A righteous king will also stand up and condemn those who break the agreement.

However, as they gradually became exhausted from dealing with their own country's affairs, they had no time to care about other countries' affairs.

When the Snow Kingdom was embroiled in internal turmoil, other countries secretly supported different forces, all hoping to get a share of the spoils from the chaos in the Snow Kingdom. The Wind Kingdom even sent its army into the southwestern territory of the Snow Kingdom.

These facts speak volumes. The G7 has long been a dead letter, and nobody takes it seriously.

Therefore, when Dure mentioned the Seven Power Pact, Hilbert thought it was a joke.

"The Seven Kingdoms Pact was not obeyed before because of the imbalance of power among the nations. People gradually forgot the oath of their ancestors. This is His Highness Hilbert, right? The Crown Prince of the Land of Thunder." Du Lei knew his background just from Lei Ming's address to him.

Furthermore, based on the intelligence provided by Yang, he also knew that Hilbert had joined the army of the Land of Lightning.

Someone of his high status must be staying in the safest place.

Given Ferdinand's example, we must be wary.

In the army of the Land of Lightning, the safest place is naturally next to Lei Ming.

"That's right, I am Hilbert, the future King of the Land of Thunder!" Hilbert said proudly.

He has pure blood, and without a doubt, he will be the king who will leave a glorious name on the continent in the future!

"Then I would like to ask Your Highness Hilbert, did your ancestor sign the Seven Kingdoms Agreement, write his name, and affix the seal of the Land of Thunder, a symbol of glory?" Dure asked calmly.

“This…” Hilbert was taken aback, momentarily speechless at Dure’s question.

"So what if it was written?" The signing of the Seven Powers Treaty is a well-known fact, and it happened on the battlefield, in front of countless soldiers.

Hilbert had no choice but to nod and admit it.

"So, is the Land of Lightning a country that keeps its promises and keeps its oaths? Or is the Land of Lightning a country that goes back on its word and has never taken honor and promises seriously?" Dure raised his voice and questioned.

"Kid, don't try to fool me with that. It's not like our Land of Thunder is the one breaking the agreement. Haven't we been doing this all these years?" Hilbert wasn't going to be tied down by a mere agreement, and he said angrily.

“Over the years, everyone has forgotten the oath of our ancestors, tore up agreements, shattered peace, and plunged the continent into a chaotic war. I think it’s time for all of this to come to an end,” Du Lei said softly.

"What do you mean? You don't actually think you can do all this by yourself, do you?" Hilbert mocked.

Even if this kid is a King-level expert, he absolutely cannot stop a thousand troops!

“Me alone? No, Your Highness Hilbert, you are mistaken. Behind me are millions of people across the continent. Peace is something everyone desires, not just my wish.” Dure shook his head and said softly.

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918 Sit down for peace talks

Under the thunderous offensive of the Land of Lightning's army, the once impregnable scorching fortress was suddenly thrown into a precarious state.

The Thunder Beast and Thunder Raven forces joined forces to launch an attack, and most of the Scorching Fortress fell.

Although there are still three legions of garrison troops inside the fortress, the fortress is leaderless after General Grayflame was assassinated.

Without effective command and control, the Scorching Fortress was on the verge of complete collapse.

In this situation, a young man stepped forward, facing the vast army of the Land of Lightning.

Especially when facing the renowned Lei Ming, the strongest warrior in the Land of Lightning, he remained calm and confronted him.

"I think you've really gone mad. You think you can make the Land of Thunder retreat with just a few words? It's laughable. General Thunder, kill him immediately and let him pay for his stupidity with his life," Prince Hilbert said with a sneer.

He knew very well that they were in an extremely advantageous position once the scorching fortress was completely destroyed.

They will use this as a breakthrough point to launch a full-scale attack into the heart of the Flame Kingdom. In this way, they will be able to plunder a large amount of magical energy mines from the Flame Kingdom, which will greatly enhance the national strength of the Thunder Kingdom, and Hilbert will also be able to accumulate enough prestige.

When he becomes the next king, surpassing his father, it will be only natural.

He is different from ordinary people; he is a being with great ideals!

“Understood, Your Highness. Then… Lord Du Lei, if you insist on standing in the way of our Thunder Kingdom’s army, then no matter who you are, I can only consider you our enemy!” Lei Ming pointed his Thunder Spear at Du Lei and said in a deep voice.

His words were undoubtedly tantamount to issuing an ultimatum.

“General Lei Ming, there’s something you’ve probably misunderstood,” Du Lei said, shaking his head.

"A mistake? What do you mean?" Lei Ming frowned.

He always felt that something was not quite right.

"It's not that I've become your enemy, but that you've violated the Seven Kingdoms Pact and will become our common enemy," Dure said calmly.

“Kid, are you still dreaming? It’s this late, and you’re still talking about the Seven Kingdoms Pact?” Hilbert laughed.

When he first heard of Dure's name, he thought he was some kind of formidable and ruthless character, but he never expected him to be such a utopian. The thought that this guy had stolen his thunder made Hilbert very unhappy.

"The purpose of the covenant is to constrain nations and improve the lives of their people, not to allow them to wreak havoc. I hope His Highness Hilbert can deeply understand this point. A king is a king because of benevolence, not because of sheer brute force."

Dure spoke softly, unmoved by the threats from Lei Ming and Hilbert.

“When did it become your place to lecture me? How amusing, who do you think you are?” Hilbert scoffed.

“I think His Highness Hilbert will realize this soon,” Dure said calmly.

“What?” Hilbert was taken aback.

At the same time, the thunder beast he was riding began to feel uneasy, snorting loudly.

"What is that sound?" Lei Ming had excellent hearing, and he quickly heard the vibrations coming from all directions!

"Lei Ming, what are you standing there for? Attack and eliminate him immediately!" Hilbert was getting anxious.

"No, this doesn't feel good... Protect His Highness Hilbert!" Lei Ming was a veteran who had been through many battles.

He sensed something was amiss in an instant and reacted immediately.

Almost simultaneously, violent tremors suddenly occurred in all directions.

The vibrations grew louder and louder, and even Hilbert heard them.

“What are those things? And over there are… griffins?” Hilbert soon saw a large number of griffins appear in the sky.

Originally, the Thunder Ravens of the Land of Thunder had control of the airspace, but with the appearance of the Griffins, the Thunder Ravens were constantly being shot down.

The griffin riders on the backs of the griffins launched a fierce attack, hurling lances from the air towards the ground.