Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong

Chapter 2197: Chapter 1224: The Shining Hall and New Allegiance_2

Upon speaking, Teresa’s delicate brows arched as black magical chains suddenly appeared out of thin air, swiftly binding the nobles shrouded in black mist, causing wails and screams to resonate throughout the hall.

Then, under Teresa’s command, troops of fully armed elite soldiers from the Moon Palace filed in, escorting all the black mist nobles out.

During this process, Leo Ray took notice.

New Holy Night King Willy before him was not enshrouded by the black mist; however, his handsome face grew increasingly pale, devoid of any color.

“It seems even that Malevolent Deity’s Chosen Son deems this guy of little use, hence he hasn’t been beguiled. However, for me, he is the perfect choice for subordinates under a leader. After all, the Royal Family isn’t easily subdued without a pivotal moment.”

Leo Ray raised an eyebrow gently, nodding in satisfaction.

As long as he is subdued and arranged with a few capable subordinates to assist alongside Teresa, the reins of authority over the Saint Night Kingdom would firmly fall into his grasp.

“Your Royal Highness Prince, surely you have much to discuss with King Willy? The room has been prepared for you.”

With a gentle smile, Teresa said to Leo Ray, “I’ll handle things here; you only need to focus on your conversation with King Willy.”

“Then I shall gratefully accept.”

Leo Ray shrugged his shoulders, then raised an eyebrow at Willy and said, “Let’s have a good talk about the Holy Night Army in the Eternal Sleep Canyon.”

Looking at Leo Ray’s expression, which seemed both playful and serious, Willy felt an intense oppressive feeling, unable to speak and had no choice but to nod like a chicken pecking grains.

As for the other unbeguiled nobles of the Saint Night Kingdom, they were either terrified to the point of half-death from the earlier scene or were already subdued by Leo Ray, daring not to voice any objections.

Before long, under Teresa’s arrangement, Leo Ray found himself with Willy in a luxurious reception room.

“Please forgive me, Your Royal Highness Prince, launching an attack on the Coldflame Kingdom wasn’t my idea. I beg your highness to be merciful and not arrest me!”

As soon as the door to the reception room closed, Willy, trembling all over, nearly collapsed to his knees before Leo Ray again, only to be supported by the latter.

Since the scare had already been given to the rulers of the Saint Night, and it was confirmed that Willy had not been beguiled, there was no need for Leo Ray to make things difficult for this weak new king in such a private setting.

“I am aware of all these matters; your precarious position after your father’s sudden demise, your forced coronation amidst turbulent times, sandwiched between the Moon Palace and the war-favoring nobles must have been burdensome, no doubt.”

With a gentle countenance, Leo Ray remarked with a smile, “To be honest, I must thank your indecisiveness, for it truly prevented a massive offensive from launching immediately.”

Upon hearing this, Willy was initially stunned, then couldn’t stop trembling from his shoulders down.

As Leo Ray mentioned, events for this hastily crowned but weakly powered young new king had indeed felt like a nightmare, making stability elusive for any moment.

And among the court ministers, either they vied for power and clout, or harbored ulterior motives. Who would genuinely care about his thoughts? Even Teresa didn’t hold him in regard, and the courtesy of lord and retainer was merely for appearances.

However, the words Leo Ray spoke had a comforting effect akin to rain after a long drought, striking directly at Willy’s heart, leading this king—who hadn’t yet processed his father’s passing and was thrust onto the high tower of power—to feel deeply moved.

For after his father’s death, truly, no one cared for his wellbeing!

Amidst these reflections, Willy, appearing both astonished and grateful, spoke tearfully: “Your Royal Highness Prince, you flatter me, not dispatching troops was indeed the most prudent decision I’ve ever made!”

“Don’t belittle yourself, your journey as a king has just begun. However, the power structure of the Human Clan world is about to undergo monumental changes, with unforeseen calamities possibly descending at any moment, leaving no time for you to grow at a leisurely pace.”

Leo Ray’s voice became solemn again, expressing outright, “Swear loyalty to me, and I shall shield you, protect the Saint Night Royal Family, and safeguard the entire Saint Night Kingdom. I will nurture you to swiftly grow, to become a true king capable of standing alone.”

“Your Royal Highness Prince, are you saying not only won’t you blame me, but you’ll take me under your wing, cultivate me to become a true king?”

Willy’s face was full of excitement, and without any hesitation, he said: “With such grace from Your Royal Highness Prince, how could I refuse? I vow to serve you loyally unto death!”

With these firm words, Willy knelt once again, but this time, there was no fear and panic on his face—only excitement and determination.

“Then let the contract signing commence.”

Seeing everything fall within his expectations, Leo Ray nodded slightly as a shining Recruitment Order appeared.

It wasn’t long before a familiar prompting voice echoed in Leo Ray’s ear.

[Congratulations, Tier 4 One Star Griffon Knight Willy Griffin has signed a Master-Servant Contract with you, becoming your new subordinate!]

“From this moment forward, you will march alongside me, leaving an indelible mark in the history of the Human Clan, witnessing the future of humanity and the entire world.”

Leo Ray lowered himself to help Willy up, customarily checking the latter’s Attribute Column.

[Name: Willy]

[Occupation: Griffon Knight]

[Tier: Tier 4 One Star]

[Loyalty: 100]

[Skill 1: Roaring Stab “Active” (Single-target physical attack, with a piercing effect)]

[Skill 2: Hawk’s Eye “Active” (Increases vision, resists blinding effects)]

[Skill 3: Griffon Companion “Passive” (Allows taming a griffon as a mount; enhances combat capabilities when riding)]

[Skill 4: Heart of the Griffon “Passive” (A unique ability exclusive to the Saint Night Royal Family bloodline, which converts internal energy into a calming force, enabling surrounding griffons to overcome fear, unleash potential, and maintain a tight formation during charges)]

[Skill 5: Sword and Spear Mastery “Passive” (Moderately increases damage when using a longsword or lance)]

“Seems this guy has some potential, merely requiring refinement much like an unpolished gem.”

Closing the Attribute Column, Leo Ray nodded slightly.

The Saint Night Kingdom is renowned for its griffon-riding Sky Knights and advanced alchemy bomb techniques. If expanded further, establishing here a massive Sky Knight training base would undoubtedly enhance the aerial combat abilities of the Human Clan.

Meanwhile, I can also amplify the unique features and strengths of other nations, focusing on training specialized troops and holding regular drills and exchanges among commanders to achieve mutual learning and integration—vital measures beyond base hard power to bolster the comprehensive combat power of the Human Clan.

“Once the Human Clan world is fully at bay, I shall commence these steps without delay.”

Reflecting thus, Leo Ray pulled his thoughts back to reality.

Having subdued New Holy Night King Willy, it was time to head to Eternal Sleep Canyon.

Only by incorporating that grand army can I truly claim control over the Saint Night Kingdom.

“Willy, we should move without delay, let’s head to lift the Illusion Matrix in Eternal Sleep Canyon.”

With eyes gleaming, Leo Ray addressed the young new king before him, “Extinguishing the warfare ravaging the Human Clan world and unifying the entire Human Clan force is the next crucial step.”

“As you command, Lord!”

Having signed the contract with Leo Ray, Willy now possessed noticeably more confidence, nodded heavily, and said: “Those war-favoring nobles trapped in Eternal Sleep Canyon are likely under the influence of the source of evil. We must quickly eliminate these parasites!”

Seeing Willy’s renewed appearance, Leo Ray nodded in satisfaction, and was then surrounded by him as they stepped out of the luxurious reception room together.