The two soldiers who were surrounding Shaar felt at ease: Although this boy looked physically strong, he was not actually carrying a weapon with him and he was probably just an ordinary dumb kid. Especially Shaar’s usual facial expression which looked like he could do no harm to neither animals nor humans was just too deceptive.
Although they received orders from their superiors before coming here telling them to be careful in Primal Wildfire Town not to cite any conflict, but that was only towards other mercenaries or magical beast hunters who made their livelihood in Primal Wildfire Town. This kid looked like a good stupid citizen, simply a natural to be used as a hardworking porter.
A soldier turned his sword and prepared to pound Shaar’s head with his sword hilt and another was using his shield to bash at Shaar while shouting: “Behave yourself boy, don’t look for needless suffering.”
Still making a bewildered appearance, Shaar casually turned his head and easily escaped the soldier’s hilt before raising his hand to press towards his wrist, forcing the soldier to drop down on his knees while screaming. When the other soldier came running with his shield, Shaar leisurely bumped into him with his shoulder and send that fellow flying towards the wooden table.
The surrounding Byzantium soldiers were dumbfounded for a moment and immediately shouted loudly while drawing their swords around him: “Rebel! You dare to attack the Emperor’s force!!”
How could Shaar not take care of those ordinary soldiers? He was still angry from before and those soldiers rushing towards him could only blame themselves for their suffering. Shaar grabbed a shield and with few bashes, sent several soldiers flying. Staring at the officer on the platform, he rushed up and kicked him on the abdomen, it could be said that he was lenient towards his target. If the kick was a bit lower, I am afraid this officer would unable to get any descendants in the future. Still it was quite painful and he called out pitifully before bending his body while lying down.
In a few seconds, a dozen soldiers were already taken down by Shaar and this situation enraged the remaining soldiers. Letting go of the other people in the crowd, they rushed towards Shaar. The officer lying on the ground still clutched his stomach and ordered: “Catch, catch that fellow! Behead him!!”
Not having a sword in his hand, Shaar lifted a second shield and faced a dozen soldiers rushing towards him. Bursting into the crowd while holding a shield to protect his body, he blocked the other party’s swords and relied on his brute strength to cause a rampage, leaving a squad of soldiers scattered in his wake.
Since the square was very close to the city gate, the disturbance here immediately attracted the attention of the garrison troops. Very soon, a squad patrolling the streets came rushing and when they saw a dozen of their own peers laying on the ground, they immediately started a clamor.
The square was already surrounded and when Shaar looked at how many Byzantine soldiers came running towards him, he started to feel a bit of regret in his heart. This time, he went too far. He was not afraid of them, but even if he escaped from the soldiers, it was hard to escape the army. Offending an officer was always trouble. Thinking about it, he calculated best way sneak out of the town. Most of the l exits of this square was already sealed off and the only way to leave this place was the city gate, which was locked up by now.
With a mighty shout, Shaar raised his shield and started to dash forward. He knocked away two people who were in front of him, then he also sent an officer flying just as he was raising his sword to strike. Nearby onlookers only saw how soldiers were flying away and horses toppling, while Shaar rushed towards the city gate.From the beginning, the gates of Primal Wildfire Town was not built very durable or else how would bandits and thieves bands could dare to come here to commit a crime? That would be like little kids stealing from master thieves. Therefore this city gate was only made of two heavy pieces plank.
When Shaar rushed towards the entrance the soldiers held up their spears and immediately started to pierce him from both sides. He used the shield to keep off the spears. Bang, bang, the spears started to break on Shaar’s shield as Shaar immediately grabbed a spear and wracked the soldier out of the way. Clearing the human blockade, he roared silently as he was facing the gate then dashed forward……
Bang!
Immediately, a human shaped hole appeared on the city gate leaving many soldiers behind dumbfounded. This boy was too barbaric and he actually managed escape…..
Only after they stared dumbfounded in the space for a moment, these soldiers started shouting as they started their pursue……
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Fleeing from Primal Wildfire Town, Shaar slightly relaxed in his heart and thought that he managed to escape this mess while feeling slightly proud. Suddenly, he heard rapid hoofbeat from behind and noticed that a team of cavalrymen arrived and they were passing the city gate!
Galloping in the wind while raising a cloud of dust behind them, this team of cavalrymen who were wearing black armor quickly swept across the field!
Seeing Shaar breaking through the gate, the pursuing soldiers started to shout and curse. The knight riding at the front immediately caught up with him without hesitation. While galloping, his body was sticking to the horseback and he was wielding a claw hammer!
Just as Shaar was hit by his horse, he only had enough time to straighten his shield…… With a loud bang, his whole body was sent flying by the impact against the galloping horse. His shield split up from the strong collision and Shaar even made several somersaults while he was falling to the ground before finally landing.
The knight rode a stretch before he managed to turn around his horse. He straightened his body and he was still wielding the claw hammer while his face was covered by a helmet with a lowered visor. His eyes flashed with a surprised look as he rode forward before raising his hand to stop the incoming infantry.
“Such a sturdy kid! Let’s see if you can take a hit from my hammer!” The knight started to laugh, but Shaar already stood up. Seeing a dozen cavalry blocking his front and a group of infantry blocking his back, he knew that there was no way to escape. Even if he ran fast, he knew that he could not outrun a horse. With his temper flaring up, he started to shout angrily: “You are relying on horsepower, if you have the skill, come down and try me!”
That knight gawked and hesitated a moment before hearing a commanding voice from the cavalrymen behind him: “Kevin, try him.”
This voice was vigorous and dignified with an imposing aura, the kind of tone that one could not resist. The knight called Kevin listened and started to laugh. He stood up then immediately jumped down from his horse before pulling out a cross sword from his saddle. Throwing the sword towards Shaar, he proclaimed: “Come on, pick it up kid. I won’t take advantage of you.”
Shaar looked around a bit and noticed that there were approximately over hundred knights in this cavalry group and the horses were all superior warhorses. The men were tall and strong, giving off a valiant feeling of something that one could not describe. Their backs were as straight as a javelin; they were wearing light black armors and had either hammers or longswords hanging from their waist. After stopping their horses, they immediately arranged into a cone-shaped formation and surrounded a middle-aged knight just like the stars surrounded the moon.
That middle-aged knight was wearing a black fur lined robe and he was not wearing any armor. On his back he wore a black cloak which was making flapping noises with the wind. He did not take part in the cone-shaped formation and on his saddle a longsword was hanging. Grasping the reins with one hand, he lifted the other to sign the incoming infantries to stop their advance.
This middle-aged knight had a valiant appearance, thick eyebrows and this facial features radiated a majestic aura. He had a high nose bridge and his lips were pressed together, normally this kind of person had a very indomitable temper. Unfortunately, his mighty look was disturbed by an oblique scar under his left eyebrow reaching to his mouth, as if his whole face was split in two! It had an especially hideous fierce quality.
Sitting on his horse, one could see that he had broad shoulders, a narrow waist and he appeared actually three times as stronger than men standing before him. When his eyes swept over Shaar, Shaar noticed that this man’s stare could make others tremble!
That fellow sitting there radiated such a ferocious look which was impossible to conceal. Even that deep scar on his face did not reduce his dignity. Not only was it not ugly, it actually made him look more manly and unyielding!
That guy is a big shot! Shaar immediately made that judgement in his mind.
“Kid, take up the sword let’s have a try.” This knight called Kevin was raised his claw hammer and slowly approached him. Shaar snorted and spit on the floor, before pulling out his fire pitchfork from his waist. Gripping tightly in his hand, he stared coldly towards this Kevin.
Just from the one exchange a moment ago, Shaar immediately judged that the strength of this fellow was three times stronger than Rahim whom he met on Primal Wildfire.
Kevin made an unhappy expression when he saw that Shaar did not take the sword and instead took out a black fire pitchfork to fight him. Preparing for battle, his feet moved forward slowly in a dignified manner with his weapon ready in his hand.
Looking at the eyes of his opponent, the strong murderous aura emitted from them gave Shaar a distinctive hint of pressure – it was as if he was not facing a man, but a beast instead! The two of them cautiously observed each other and prepared for their confrontation. Suddenly, Kevin roared then he suddenly shot forward while pounding his hammer ruthlessly towards Shaar.
Lifting his fire pitchfork to block, Shaar immediately bend his body and used a side-step to dodge. During the clash, the fire pitchfork instantly cut off an edge of the hammer, but Kevin did not show any hesitation and immediately turned his hammer to sweep forward. His tactics were simple, swift, and fierce; it didn’t drag his feet at all.
Clenching his teeth, Shaar moved his fire pitchfork horizontally to block his opponent’s attack and with a loud bang, it directly cut into the hammer’s edge, surprising both of them. Being entangled at such a close distance, both Shaar and Kevin did not show the slightest hesitation. They simultaneously raised their legs and maliciously kicked the opposite party.
Both let out a loud painful sound. Kevin’s foot kicked Shaar’s lower abdomen, while Shaar’s foot hit his crotch. While Kevin hurried to regain his posture, Shaar’s foot followed up and kicked his thigh.
With his powerful body, Shaar did not have any issue after receiving the kick. Kevin, however, staggered and was having problems keeping his balance because of the pain on his thigh. Quickly taking two steps back, a cracking sound emerged and the hammer suddenly broke off after being cut by the fire pitchfork, with only the handle remaining.
While sitting at a distance away from the fight, the middle-aged knight closely observed the pitchfork in Shaar’s hand and couldn’t help but be surprised. Pursing his lips, Kevin stood there and looked at the remaining handle in his hand, but did not get angry. A stronger fighting spirit enflamed in his eyes.
This fellow was brimming with arrogance. Although his weapon was destroyed, next to him lay the sword that he threw to Shaar a moment ago, but he actually did not go to pick it up! With a roar, he unexpectedly charged towards Shaar unarmed!
This fellow threw himself unarmed at Shaar, like a tiger throwing itself at its prey, and became fiercer! After two steps, that middle-aged knight suddenly opened his mouth to speak.
“Alright, stop!”
Already rushing forward, Kevin immediately forcefully twisted his body, and stopped after hearing the command. Panting for breath, he stubbornly stared at Shaar, but did not act rashly. It was obvious that he complied with the middle-aged knight’s command.
The middle-aged knight slowly rode forward and stopped next to Kevin while cracking a faint smile, “Satisfied yet? There are many people in the world who have more strength than you. Next time you get into a fight, remember to use your brain.”
Kevin glared at Shaar, but still nodded in agreement. Silently taking two steps back, Kevin retreated behind the middle-aged knight, the look on his eyes showed extreme respect towards the middle-aged knight. Even when the latter rode a horse while Kevin stood on foot, he still did not dare to stand next to the middle-aged knight.
On that exact moment, the city gate suddenly burst open and a group of soldiers surrounding an officer wearing armor marched out. This military officer had a full beard and walked towards the crowd while shouting, “What is going on here! Who dared to cause trouble here?!”
After seeing that middle-aged knight and getting a glimpse for the banners flying over the cavalry unit, the officer couldn’t help but frown. Taking a deep breath, he instantly made a military salute, “Ah, General Adrick, I would like to inquire why the General came to my jurisdiction…….”
That middle-aged knight did not even give him a glance and stared at Shaar while asking, “What is your name?”
A dignified look swept across Shaar and his tone held an indescribable aura. It was obvious that this tone was accustomed to giving orders every day, as if his eyes were shooting out lightning. Towards this majestic and authoritative tone, Shaar couldn’t help but subconsciously reply, “My name is Shaar Thunder.”
“Nm, why did you cause a trouble?”
“Bah! I am a magical beast hunter who lives in this neighbourhood. These guys actually want to draft me in as a porter. When I refused after that they tried to force me instead……”
Shaar did not even finish, when that garrison troop military officer of Primal Wildfire Town turned towards the general, enraged. Interrupting his sentence with a loud roar, the officer shouted out, “Nonsense! General Adrick, I am the Temporary Garrison Commanding Officer of Primal Wildfire Town, and this place is under my jurisdiction. Please let me handle this trouble-causing fellow! He caused trouble in my military jurisdiction then he escaped destroying the city gate. We have reason to believe that he is a spy……”
Ignoring the commanding officer, the middle-aged knight kept his eyes on Shaar and asked: “Are you a native?”
“Yes, I live nearby.” Shaar had to admit that somehow he had ended up in a bad situation today. He was against both infantry and cavalry soldiers. There was no way to run away, and it would be better to simply speak the truth. If this didn’t work, he could still try the hard way later on.
However, being target of this middle-aged knight’s stare, he was feeling a heavy pressure in his body!
“How old are you?”
“……18.” Shaar swallowed.
“General Adrick……” That garrison commander was left hanging there to dry while his honor was being tarnished. He couldn’t bear it any longer and opened his tried to speak with frustration.
Finally reacting, the middle-aged knight turned his head impatiently and looked towards the garrison commander. Pulling his horse towards him, he raised his chin arrogantly while facing the officer and asked coldly, “What did you say?”
“I am……” the commanding officer replied with an arrogant and stubborn tone. He was thinking, I’m not under your command, we aren’t even from the same army division and this uncle doesn’t fear to offend you.
Before he was able to finish, the middle-aged knight glared at him coldly. Then he suddenly pulled out a horsewhip and directly snapped it towards the officer’s face!
The soft leather whip in his hands instantly stretched taut into a straight line as it slapped the face of the garrison commander. *Smack!* The slap immediately forced that guy to the ground, his face starting to swell. A heavy mark was left where the whip landed, even his nose was broken..
The middle-aged knight looked at that guy with a flat stare and coldly raised his brow. His voice was gentle, but his tone was filled with arrogance and supremacy!
“When this uncle is talking, do you think there is any room for you to interrupt?”
That garrison commander, who was hit by the whip, was lying on the ground with his face was in severe pain and his mind was blinded with rage. Just as he was preparing to climb up, he saw the other party’s despiteful look and faint murderous aura leaking out. he couldn’t help but get a cold feet. Suddenly remembering this guy’s ominous name in the army, his presence was totally overshadowed. How could he dare to poke this bear?
Seeing that their commander was being suppressed, the soldiers under him naturally did not dare to say anything, they just stood there blankly.
This tyrannical and arrogant middle-aged man just grunted and did not even look at the commanding officer who was pitifully groaning on the ground. Turning his attention to Shaar again,then he gave Shaar a quiet look and noticed that this youth was staring back at him with shiny, sturdy black eyes. Although there was a hint of nervousness, there was absolutely no trace of fear and he still had a somewhat unyielding appearance.
The corners of his mouth slightly curved up into a smile. “Very good, boy, do you have any family members?” the middle-aged man asked.
“……No.” Replied Shaar. A goblin couldn’t even be considered a human.
The middle-aged man boldly declared, “This uncle sees value in you, you have guts boy! You can follow me from now on!”
This middle-aged knight stared at Shaar with a domineering appearance, immediately making Shaar’s blood boil with excitement; it seemed as if this guy’s whole body was emitting a heroic spirit, too exciting!
Originally, Shaar’s idea was to leave the mountain in order to become a magical beast hunter or a mercenary. But now, an unidentified general came along and asked him, if he was willing to follow him to work as someone even lower than a mercenary, wouldn’t that count as interesting?
Shaar was a bit excited, but he still asked, “Follow you? What perks will I get?”
All these cavalrymen behind couldn’t bear but start laughing as Kevin grunted while cursing in a low voice, before muttering to himself, “The General values him and he still searches for excuses. You have no idea how many people in the army would jump at this opportunity in a heartbeat……”
“Hahaha! Perks? “The middle-aged knight raised his eyebrow and smiled proudly, “Large bowls of liquor to drink! Bulks of meat to eat! A big sword to chop people! Large spoils of war to take! There is no one who can bully us but we can bully others! Is this not good enough for you? Do you dare to join?!”
My god!
Shaar’s little heart started to beat like mad after hearing just a few words.
“I dare! There is nothing I don’t dare!”
……
Later generation historians recorded this event as……ah, forget about what the “later generation historians” said.
What happened back then was the middle-aged knight stared at Shaar with squinted eyes, “Boy, if you follow me, then you will become my hands and feet! If I have meat to eat, I will share it with everyone! Remember my name, my name is Adrick, General of the Empire’s 13th Cavalry Army. This uncle does not have a pleasant nickname, for I am called ‘The Tyrannical General ‘. Remember this well! If you follow me, then you have to show guts and not let me lose face!”
The two soldiers who were surrounding Shaar felt at ease: Although this boy looked physically strong, he was not actually carrying a weapon with him and he was probably just an ordinary dumb kid. Especially Shaar’s usual facial expression which looked like he could do no harm to neither animals nor humans was just too deceptive.
Although they received orders from their superiors before coming here telling them to be careful in Primal Wildfire Town not to cite any conflict, but that was only towards other mercenaries or magical beast hunters who made their livelihood in Primal Wildfire Town. This kid looked like a good stupid citizen, simply a natural to be used as a hardworking porter.
A soldier turned his sword and prepared to pound Shaar’s head with his sword hilt and another was using his shield to bash at Shaar while shouting: “Behave yourself boy, don’t look for needless suffering.”
Still making a bewildered appearance, Shaar casually turned his head and easily escaped the soldier’s hilt before raising his hand to press towards his wrist, forcing the soldier to drop down on his knees while screaming. When the other soldier came running with his shield, Shaar leisurely bumped into him with his shoulder and send that fellow flying towards the wooden table.
The surrounding Byzantium soldiers were dumbfounded for a moment and immediately shouted loudly while drawing their swords around him: “Rebel! You dare to attack the Emperor’s force!!”
How could Shaar not take care of those ordinary soldiers? He was still angry from before and those soldiers rushing towards him could only blame themselves for their suffering. Shaar grabbed a shield and with few bashes, sent several soldiers flying. Staring at the officer on the platform, he rushed up and kicked him on the abdomen, it could be said that he was lenient towards his target. If the kick was a bit lower, I am afraid this officer would unable to get any descendants in the future. Still it was quite painful and he called out pitifully before bending his body while lying down.
In a few seconds, a dozen soldiers were already taken down by Shaar and this situation enraged the remaining soldiers. Letting go of the other people in the crowd, they rushed towards Shaar. The officer lying on the ground still clutched his stomach and ordered: “Catch, catch that fellow! Behead him!!”
Not having a sword in his hand, Shaar lifted a second shield and faced a dozen soldiers rushing towards him. Bursting into the crowd while holding a shield to protect his body, he blocked the other party’s swords and relied on his brute strength to cause a rampage, leaving a squad of soldiers scattered in his wake.
Since the square was very close to the city gate, the disturbance here immediately attracted the attention of the garrison troops. Very soon, a squad patrolling the streets came rushing and when they saw a dozen of their own peers laying on the ground, they immediately started a clamor.
The square was already surrounded and when Shaar looked at how many Byzantine soldiers came running towards him, he started to feel a bit of regret in his heart. This time, he went too far. He was not afraid of them, but even if he escaped from the soldiers, it was hard to escape the army. Offending an officer was always trouble. Thinking about it, he calculated best way sneak out of the town. Most of the l exits of this square was already sealed off and the only way to leave this place was the city gate, which was locked up by now.
With a mighty shout, Shaar raised his shield and started to dash forward. He knocked away two people who were in front of him, then he also sent an officer flying just as he was raising his sword to strike. Nearby onlookers only saw how soldiers were flying away and horses toppling, while Shaar rushed towards the city gate.From the beginning, the gates of Primal Wildfire Town was not built very durable or else how would bandits and thieves bands could dare to come here to commit a crime? That would be like little kids stealing from master thieves. Therefore this city gate was only made of two heavy pieces plank.
When Shaar rushed towards the entrance the soldiers held up their spears and immediately started to pierce him from both sides. He used the shield to keep off the spears. Bang, bang, the spears started to break on Shaar’s shield as Shaar immediately grabbed a spear and wracked the soldier out of the way. Clearing the human blockade, he roared silently as he was facing the gate then dashed forward……
Bang!
Immediately, a human shaped hole appeared on the city gate leaving many soldiers behind dumbfounded. This boy was too barbaric and he actually managed escape…..
Only after they stared dumbfounded in the space for a moment, these soldiers started shouting as they started their pursue……
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Fleeing from Primal Wildfire Town, Shaar slightly relaxed in his heart and thought that he managed to escape this mess while feeling slightly proud. Suddenly, he heard rapid hoofbeat from behind and noticed that a team of cavalrymen arrived and they were passing the city gate!
Galloping in the wind while raising a cloud of dust behind them, this team of cavalrymen who were wearing black armor quickly swept across the field!
Seeing Shaar breaking through the gate, the pursuing soldiers started to shout and curse. The knight riding at the front immediately caught up with him without hesitation. While galloping, his body was sticking to the horseback and he was wielding a claw hammer!
Just as Shaar was hit by his horse, he only had enough time to straighten his shield…… With a loud bang, his whole body was sent flying by the impact against the galloping horse. His shield split up from the strong collision and Shaar even made several somersaults while he was falling to the ground before finally landing.
The knight rode a stretch before he managed to turn around his horse. He straightened his body and he was still wielding the claw hammer while his face was covered by a helmet with a lowered visor. His eyes flashed with a surprised look as he rode forward before raising his hand to stop the incoming infantry.
“Such a sturdy kid! Let’s see if you can take a hit from my hammer!” The knight started to laugh, but Shaar already stood up. Seeing a dozen cavalry blocking his front and a group of infantry blocking his back, he knew that there was no way to escape. Even if he ran fast, he knew that he could not outrun a horse. With his temper flaring up, he started to shout angrily: “You are relying on horsepower, if you have the skill, come down and try me!”
That knight gawked and hesitated a moment before hearing a commanding voice from the cavalrymen behind him: “Kevin, try him.”
This voice was vigorous and dignified with an imposing aura, the kind of tone that one could not resist. The knight called Kevin listened and started to laugh. He stood up then immediately jumped down from his horse before pulling out a cross sword from his saddle. Throwing the sword towards Shaar, he proclaimed: “Come on, pick it up kid. I won’t take advantage of you.”
Shaar looked around a bit and noticed that there were approximately over hundred knights in this cavalry group and the horses were all superior warhorses. The men were tall and strong, giving off a valiant feeling of something that one could not describe. Their backs were as straight as a javelin; they were wearing light black armors and had either hammers or longswords hanging from their waist. After stopping their horses, they immediately arranged into a cone-shaped formation and surrounded a middle-aged knight just like the stars surrounded the moon.
That middle-aged knight was wearing a black fur lined robe and he was not wearing any armor. On his back he wore a black cloak which was making flapping noises with the wind. He did not take part in the cone-shaped formation and on his saddle a longsword was hanging. Grasping the reins with one hand, he lifted the other to sign the incoming infantries to stop their advance.
This middle-aged knight had a valiant appearance, thick eyebrows and this facial features radiated a majestic aura. He had a high nose bridge and his lips were pressed together, normally this kind of person had a very indomitable temper. Unfortunately, his mighty look was disturbed by an oblique scar under his left eyebrow reaching to his mouth, as if his whole face was split in two! It had an especially hideous fierce quality.
Sitting on his horse, one could see that he had broad shoulders, a narrow waist and he appeared actually three times as stronger than men standing before him. When his eyes swept over Shaar, Shaar noticed that this man’s stare could make others tremble!
That fellow sitting there radiated such a ferocious look which was impossible to conceal. Even that deep scar on his face did not reduce his dignity. Not only was it not ugly, it actually made him look more manly and unyielding!
That guy is a big shot! Shaar immediately made that judgement in his mind.
“Kid, take up the sword let’s have a try.” This knight called Kevin was raised his claw hammer and slowly approached him. Shaar snorted and spit on the floor, before pulling out his fire pitchfork from his waist. Gripping tightly in his hand, he stared coldly towards this Kevin.
Just from the one exchange a moment ago, Shaar immediately judged that the strength of this fellow was three times stronger than Rahim whom he met on Primal Wildfire.
Kevin made an unhappy expression when he saw that Shaar did not take the sword and instead took out a black fire pitchfork to fight him. Preparing for battle, his feet moved forward slowly in a dignified manner with his weapon ready in his hand.
Looking at the eyes of his opponent, the strong murderous aura emitted from them gave Shaar a distinctive hint of pressure – it was as if he was not facing a man, but a beast instead! The two of them cautiously observed each other and prepared for their confrontation. Suddenly, Kevin roared then he suddenly shot forward while pounding his hammer ruthlessly towards Shaar.
Lifting his fire pitchfork to block, Shaar immediately bend his body and used a side-step to dodge. During the clash, the fire pitchfork instantly cut off an edge of the hammer, but Kevin did not show any hesitation and immediately turned his hammer to sweep forward. His tactics were simple, swift, and fierce; it didn’t drag his feet at all.
Clenching his teeth, Shaar moved his fire pitchfork horizontally to block his opponent’s attack and with a loud bang, it directly cut into the hammer’s edge, surprising both of them. Being entangled at such a close distance, both Shaar and Kevin did not show the slightest hesitation. They simultaneously raised their legs and maliciously kicked the opposite party.
Both let out a loud painful sound. Kevin’s foot kicked Shaar’s lower abdomen, while Shaar’s foot hit his crotch. While Kevin hurried to regain his posture, Shaar’s foot followed up and kicked his thigh.
With his powerful body, Shaar did not have any issue after receiving the kick. Kevin, however, staggered and was having problems keeping his balance because of the pain on his thigh. Quickly taking two steps back, a cracking sound emerged and the hammer suddenly broke off after being cut by the fire pitchfork, with only the handle remaining.
While sitting at a distance away from the fight, the middle-aged knight closely observed the pitchfork in Shaar’s hand and couldn’t help but be surprised. Pursing his lips, Kevin stood there and looked at the remaining handle in his hand, but did not get angry. A stronger fighting spirit enflamed in his eyes.
This fellow was brimming with arrogance. Although his weapon was destroyed, next to him lay the sword that he threw to Shaar a moment ago, but he actually did not go to pick it up! With a roar, he unexpectedly charged towards Shaar unarmed!
This fellow threw himself unarmed at Shaar, like a tiger throwing itself at its prey, and became fiercer! After two steps, that middle-aged knight suddenly opened his mouth to speak.
“Alright, stop!”
Already rushing forward, Kevin immediately forcefully twisted his body, and stopped after hearing the command. Panting for breath, he stubbornly stared at Shaar, but did not act rashly. It was obvious that he complied with the middle-aged knight’s command.
The middle-aged knight slowly rode forward and stopped next to Kevin while cracking a faint smile, “Satisfied yet? There are many people in the world who have more strength than you. Next time you get into a fight, remember to use your brain.”
Kevin glared at Shaar, but still nodded in agreement. Silently taking two steps back, Kevin retreated behind the middle-aged knight, the look on his eyes showed extreme respect towards the middle-aged knight. Even when the latter rode a horse while Kevin stood on foot, he still did not dare to stand next to the middle-aged knight.
On that exact moment, the city gate suddenly burst open and a group of soldiers surrounding an officer wearing armor marched out. This military officer had a full beard and walked towards the crowd while shouting, “What is going on here! Who dared to cause trouble here?!”
After seeing that middle-aged knight and getting a glimpse for the banners flying over the cavalry unit, the officer couldn’t help but frown. Taking a deep breath, he instantly made a military salute, “Ah, General Adrick, I would like to inquire why the General came to my jurisdiction…….”
That middle-aged knight did not even give him a glance and stared at Shaar while asking, “What is your name?”
A dignified look swept across Shaar and his tone held an indescribable aura. It was obvious that this tone was accustomed to giving orders every day, as if his eyes were shooting out lightning. Towards this majestic and authoritative tone, Shaar couldn’t help but subconsciously reply, “My name is Shaar Thunder.”
“Nm, why did you cause a trouble?”
“Bah! I am a magical beast hunter who lives in this neighbourhood. These guys actually want to draft me in as a porter. When I refused after that they tried to force me instead……”
Shaar did not even finish, when that garrison troop military officer of Primal Wildfire Town turned towards the general, enraged. Interrupting his sentence with a loud roar, the officer shouted out, “Nonsense! General Adrick, I am the Temporary Garrison Commanding Officer of Primal Wildfire Town, and this place is under my jurisdiction. Please let me handle this trouble-causing fellow! He caused trouble in my military jurisdiction then he escaped destroying the city gate. We have reason to believe that he is a spy……”
Ignoring the commanding officer, the middle-aged knight kept his eyes on Shaar and asked: “Are you a native?”
“Yes, I live nearby.” Shaar had to admit that somehow he had ended up in a bad situation today. He was against both infantry and cavalry soldiers. There was no way to run away, and it would be better to simply speak the truth. If this didn’t work, he could still try the hard way later on.
However, being target of this middle-aged knight’s stare, he was feeling a heavy pressure in his body!
“How old are you?”
“……18.” Shaar swallowed.
“General Adrick……” That garrison commander was left hanging there to dry while his honor was being tarnished. He couldn’t bear it any longer and opened his tried to speak with frustration.
Finally reacting, the middle-aged knight turned his head impatiently and looked towards the garrison commander. Pulling his horse towards him, he raised his chin arrogantly while facing the officer and asked coldly, “What did you say?”
“I am……” the commanding officer replied with an arrogant and stubborn tone. He was thinking, I’m not under your command, we aren’t even from the same army division and this uncle doesn’t fear to offend you.
Before he was able to finish, the middle-aged knight glared at him coldly. Then he suddenly pulled out a horsewhip and directly snapped it towards the officer’s face!
The soft leather whip in his hands instantly stretched taut into a straight line as it slapped the face of the garrison commander. *Smack!* The slap immediately forced that guy to the ground, his face starting to swell. A heavy mark was left where the whip landed, even his nose was broken..
The middle-aged knight looked at that guy with a flat stare and coldly raised his brow. His voice was gentle, but his tone was filled with arrogance and supremacy!
“When this uncle is talking, do you think there is any room for you to interrupt?”
That garrison commander, who was hit by the whip, was lying on the ground with his face was in severe pain and his mind was blinded with rage. Just as he was preparing to climb up, he saw the other party’s despiteful look and faint murderous aura leaking out. he couldn’t help but get a cold feet. Suddenly remembering this guy’s ominous name in the army, his presence was totally overshadowed. How could he dare to poke this bear?
Seeing that their commander was being suppressed, the soldiers under him naturally did not dare to say anything, they just stood there blankly.
This tyrannical and arrogant middle-aged man just grunted and did not even look at the commanding officer who was pitifully groaning on the ground. Turning his attention to Shaar again,then he gave Shaar a quiet look and noticed that this youth was staring back at him with shiny, sturdy black eyes. Although there was a hint of nervousness, there was absolutely no trace of fear and he still had a somewhat unyielding appearance.
The corners of his mouth slightly curved up into a smile. “Very good, boy, do you have any family members?” the middle-aged man asked.
“……No.” Replied Shaar. A goblin couldn’t even be considered a human.
The middle-aged man boldly declared, “This uncle sees value in you, you have guts boy! You can follow me from now on!”
This middle-aged knight stared at Shaar with a domineering appearance, immediately making Shaar’s blood boil with excitement; it seemed as if this guy’s whole body was emitting a heroic spirit, too exciting!
Originally, Shaar’s idea was to leave the mountain in order to become a magical beast hunter or a mercenary. But now, an unidentified general came along and asked him, if he was willing to follow him to work as someone even lower than a mercenary, wouldn’t that count as interesting?
Shaar was a bit excited, but he still asked, “Follow you? What perks will I get?”
All these cavalrymen behind couldn’t bear but start laughing as Kevin grunted while cursing in a low voice, before muttering to himself, “The General values him and he still searches for excuses. You have no idea how many people in the army would jump at this opportunity in a heartbeat……”
“Hahaha! Perks? “The middle-aged knight raised his eyebrow and smiled proudly, “Large bowls of liquor to drink! Bulks of meat to eat! A big sword to chop people! Large spoils of war to take! There is no one who can bully us but we can bully others! Is this not good enough for you? Do you dare to join?!”
My god!
Shaar’s little heart started to beat like mad after hearing just a few words.
“I dare! There is nothing I don’t dare!”
……
Later generation historians recorded this event as……ah, forget about what the “later generation historians” said.
What happened back then was the middle-aged knight stared at Shaar with squinted eyes, “Boy, if you follow me, then you will become my hands and feet! If I have meat to eat, I will share it with everyone! Remember my name, my name is Adrick, General of the Empire’s 13th Cavalry Army. This uncle does not have a pleasant nickname, for I am called ‘The Tyrannical General ‘. Remember this well! If you follow me, then you have to show guts and not let me lose face!”
