Chapter 404: Chapter 404

"Moreover, this battle is a joint operation with Count Frans. So far, we haven’t seen the Earl’s Domain’s army. Are you at ease? Let’s have the Earl’s Domain’s troops enter the Underground City to scout for us."

Death’s Wings was still unwilling: "So we’re just giving up ? If we’re not going to the Underground City, what about my little female dragon?"

Finally, I’ve been waiting for you to say that.

Lin Rui had been leading it to this point all along.

Now the fish has bitten the bait, Lin Rui smiled and asked, "Do you want to go so badly?"

Seeing there was a turn of events, Death’s Wings quickly nodded excitedly: "Father, did you change your mind?"

"No, I didn’t change my mind. I still plan to return to my territory. Before expanding military strength, I don’t intend to have another decisive battle with Richthofen."

"Then it’s...?" Death’s Wings looked at Lin Rui eagerly, even a human could see the burning desire in its large dragon eyes.

Lin Rui smiled and said, "It’s true that there won’t be a decisive battle, but I didn’t say we can’t explore the Underground City. I plan to send a reconnaissance team to the Underground City for exploration. Even if we have a decisive battle, I need to understand the basic intelligence of the Underground City first, right?"

We can’t just confidently lead a few thousand knights from the Knight Order in, only to be ambushed by a massive alliance of forces within the Underground City. Getting surrounded by hundreds of thousands of troops from the Underground City the moment we enter.

Upon hearing Lin Rui’s plan, Death’s Wings immediately shouted excitedly: "Father! Father! Let me go! Let me go! This position is indeed for me. I am a Black Dragon, in the world of the Underground City, dragons are the most common sight. If I go to explore, even if other forces see me, it won’t seem strange."

"Very well." Lin Rui nodded with a smile, like Jiang Taigong fishing, the willing ones take the bait. "Then you can go to the Underground City with Hanna."

Hanna is an Enchanting Demon, also a relatively common troop type in the Underground City. While she wears light clothing, exposing her fair shoulders, collarbone, and with her two soft, long white legs showing beneath the short skirt, she is indeed an Enchanting Demon. At most, she can be considered an eccentric type among Enchanting Demons.

Moreover, as a hero, leading troops to explore the Underground City fits the adventurous tales sung by minstrels in this world.

The adventurous-spirited townspeople love to hear these stories in taverns. Whether it’s about heroes or the Underground City, they fulfill the townsmen’s fantasies about the unknown afar.

Hanna covered her mouth and laughed: "Lord, do you really trust me to lead them? Aren’t you afraid I’ll lead them astray? Or something unexpected happens and the entire army gets wiped out?"

Lin Rui glanced at her loyalty score of eighty-five points; with such a loyalty score, it is utterly impossible to defect.

As for any mishaps? Lin Rui smiled and said, "I have complete faith in your abilities. You are a hero, becoming a hero means being a prodigy appearing once in billions among your race. In theory, with five hundred soldiers and a Black Dragon, you could expand a vast territory for me."

"Oh? What’s up with my little ancestor today, valuing me so highly and speaking such heartwarming words."

Hanna giggled: "Alright, since my little ancestor has given the order, I have no choice but to accept. I’ll take this lecherous dragon to the Underground City, to breed a batch of giant dragons for the territory."

Death’s Wings had eyes glowing, not caring about being scolded, immediately ran behind Hanna’s skirt.

This scene made Audrey’s chest heave with anger: "You really are ungrateful, running with this evil woman after just a few words."

Death’s Wings shrunk its head, hiding behind Hanna: "Mom... For the black silk, no, for the little female dragon, it’s not shameful."

Audrey angrily turned around: "Forgetting your mother once you have a woman; that’s exactly what they say about you. If you won’t leave, then I will. Out of sight, out of mind." Fresh chapters posted on novel[f]ire.net

Actually, she had no major objection to Death’s Wings’ actions itself. The Lord needed the Black Dragon as a knight’s mount; she supported it going to the Underground City for exploration.

She was just upset about being overshadowed by Hanna.

After all, they had always been rivals, and she fell out of favor this time! Seeing Hanna’s pretentiously smiling face here made her angry. That evil woman, whether biting her lips or laughing flirtatiously, was so full of lust!

Audrey, with her pure seduction style, extremely disliked Hanna’s direct allure.

Once Audrey left the room, heading towards the fortress with her large Undead Army.

Hanna finally revealed a smug smile, looking at Lin Rui: "But I have one condition to go to the Underground City. After all, I will be fighting alone, exerting so much effort; Lord, you wouldn’t refuse my little request, would you?"

Lin Rui didn’t immediately agree, but cautiously asked her: "What’s your request?"

Hanna bit her cherry lips, showing a shy look: "So many people here, I’m too embarrassed to say. Lord, I want to speak to you alone."

Lin Rui decisively took a step back: "If you’re embarrassed to say, then don’t say it."

What is this little Enchanting Demon up to?

Hanna gazed dreamily: "Really? Then let’s not talk, just let me be alone with you for five minutes, would you?"

Hanna confirmed with a nod.

Lin Rui sighed in relief; if it’s just five minutes, it should be fine.

After all, he was quite resilient and enduring. Five minutes meant this little Enchanting Demon couldn’t do much harm.

Only then did Lin Rui allow the others to leave, leaving only himself and Hanna in the library.

Su Xi understood Lin Rui well, as she had a Physique advantage, allowing her to master control, with a clear grasp of Lin Rui’s body and time.

She glanced at Hanna: "Five minutes later, I’ll come in to take you out, don’t try any tricks."

Hanna smiled without saying anything.

Once Su Xi left, Hanna’s expression immediately changed, like a little fox that had successfully stolen a chicken.

Not talking? Of course, no problem.

She directly hugged Lin Rui’s head, diving into a dizzying kiss.

Enchanting Demons have pink tongues, almost half longer than a normal human’s.

Thus, Lin Rui was dizzy from the kiss, completely engrossed, wrapped in a pink atmosphere.

Until Hanna pushed against Lin Rui’s chest, gently parting, only then did Lin Rui slightly regain clarity.

Hanna teasingly licked her cherry lips: "Five minutes are almost up, Lord. If you want more, wait for me to come back with the time and opportunity."

Lin Rui inhaled, indeed worthy of a lustful kiss, making one lose themselves.

Su Xi’s footsteps were already approaching; Lin Rui had no heart to further entangle with this little Enchanting Demon, handing the Sacred Treasures "Army of Justice" and "Extreme Battle Banner" to her.

"Go explore the Underground City, and strengthen your Command Ability intensely. With your current Commander Value commanding five battalions of Black Banner Guard and the territory’s Mage Corps should have spare capacity. With ’Army of Justice,’ you can include Death’s Wings under your command, and then continue to expand the army in the Underground City."

Seeing a hero in command, the wild forces in the Underground City will certainly gladly request to join.

Especially with Hanna being a little Enchanting Demon, the charm skill she has is almost equivalent to a Grandmaster-level diplomatic skill.

Normal wild forces have a chance to request joining the hero’s army upon encounter.

Honestly, an Underground City hero commanding one to two thousand soldiers, plus a Black Dragon, is practically the standard in the Underground World.

It wouldn’t seem abrupt either. Regular Underground City forces wouldn’t think this army came from the surface.

They can explore the Underground City like fish in water, providing Lin Rui with detailed intel about the large Underground City.

Hanna deliberately cast a side glance at the entering Su Xi, then smugly said: "Don’t worry, I will carefully blend into an inconspicuous force. The Underworld has constant chaotic struggles; a small force being replaced won’t catch the others’ attention."

"I will first infiltrate a force within the Underground World. Once you, Lord, lead a mighty army in, we’ll conquer all other forces together, bringing the entire Underground World under control."