Chapter 744: Chapter 345: The Troubles of Extraordinary Awakening (Part 2)

Gala replied, "There are still many mutated beasts nearby."

"Well, no wonder we haven’t seen her lately."

Luo De felt somewhat helpless.

His subordinates still lacked talents capable of leading against these mutated magical beasts.

"Lord Duke, let me handle that giant bear that can cast lightning for you."

Carlos stepped forward to volunteer, saying, "I can also give myself a chance to see what these mutated beasts are like."

"Then I’ll leave it to you," Luo De approved.

As a legendary knight, Carlos’s strength was unquestionable, and dealing with newly mutated magical beasts should be more than enough.

"I’ll send three Frost Winter Knights and five Hunters with you."

Saying this, Luo De took off a ring from his hand and handed it to Carlos, "This is a protective ring of magic jewelry, which can help you block a magic attack."

"Lord Duke, this..."

Carlos paused for a moment, looking at Luo De’s action.

Luo De actually took off the magic jewelry he was wearing to give it to a newly loyal subordinate?

Carlos looked at the ring and then looked up at Luo De,

"Lord Duke, you’d better keep such a precious item, your safety is more important."

"Alright, Carlos, don’t waste time."

Luo De pressed the protective ring into Carlos’s hand, "No matter how precious it is, as long as it can protect my knight, it is worth it."

Carlos’s hands trembled slightly, clutching the ring, his eyes instantly fiery.

He lifted his head, solemnly promising Luo De, "Rest assured, I will bring back the corpse of that mutated giant bear for you!"

"Mm, I trust you."

After Luo De finished speaking, he turned to Gala and instructed, "Convey my order, have Rein allocate personnel to assist."

"Yes, Saint Master."

Gala nodded in response, then looked at Carlos, "Lord Knight, please come with me."

Carlos saluted Luo De and followed Gala, leaving.

After everyone left, Luo De took out another protective ring from the space badge and put it on.

Luo De obtained quite a few protective rings from the clergy of the Dawn Church and gave them to Vivian, Durant, and others, leaving himself with three.

"It seems that Selena needs to send someone quickly."

Luo De silently planned.

Not only hunting these mutated fierce beasts but also processing materials from them requires Spellcasters’ involvement.

Currently, this work falls on Lusen and Fa Fuke.

Just as the matters of the alchemy workshop and spellcaster academy were arranged properly.

While Luo De was pondering, Durant arrived quickly with Kael.

"Lord Duke."

Durant respectfully bowed.

Kael behind him directly knelt on one knee,

"Lord Duke, please give me another chance."

Kael lowered his head, his voice somewhat trembling, "I swear loyalty to you."

"Raise your head, Kael."

Luo De looked at Kael and asked, "Do you regret it?"

"Yes, Lord Duke."

Kael raised his head and straightforwardly said:

"My choice was wrong at that time; I should not have sided with the Duke of Flowers."

"I know I made mistakes,"

Kael took a deep breath and said, "I am willing to accept any punishment."

"If you are willing to accept any punishment, then you should go to the Northern Wasteland to mine."

Luo De, with a calm demeanor, asked flatly, "Then why are you here asking me for another chance?"

Kael’s body instantly froze, and he involuntarily lowered his head, clenching his fists,

"I’m not afraid of hardship, not afraid to mine in the wasteland."

"But..."

Kael took a deep breath, his voice revealing determination, "But I don’t want to waste my life like that."

"I am forty-six years old this year."

"I started practicing sword skills at thirteen, became an Apprentice Knight at fourteen."

"Became a Junior Knight at fifteen, advanced to Intermediate Knight at twenty, reached High Knight at twenty-seven, and became a Top Knight at forty-one."

There was a hint of unwillingness in Kael’s voice,

"If I just went to mine like that, then all my twenty-seven years of efforts would be in vain."

"I don’t want to die just like that in the dark, cold mine shaft."

Kael slammed his forehead heavily against the stone slab, producing a dull thump,

"Therefore, I implore you, please give me another chance to serve you."

Luo De equally felt that it was a waste.

But Luo De did not directly agree, instead, he asked, "Then before this, accompanying the Duke of Flowers to mine wasn’t wasting life?"

"That is the knight’s oath. By pledging loyalty to the Duke of Flowers, I must fulfill my mission. Wherever he goes, I should follow."

Kael stated without reservation: "But now that he has abandoned me, my oath and mission have ended."

He bowed again, this time striking the stone floor with more force.

If Kael were not a top knight, his forehead would likely be bleeding by now.

"Stand up, Kael."

Luo De was very satisfied with Kael’s response and liked Kael’s character.

If Kael had easily betrayed the Duke of Flowers, Luo De would have no way to place Kael in an important position.

Hearing this, Durant immediately stepped aside to help Kael up.

"I can give you an opportunity, but choosing wrongly will inevitably lead to punishment."

Luo De said calmly:

"I won’t have you mining, but you can only join the Vanguard Corps, starting as the captain of a hundred-man team."

"Eating and sleeping with the soldiers, without any privileges."

Kael’s eyes shone with light, and he nodded vigorously, "No problem!"

"Additionally, the matter of seizing the Flower Clan’s property will also be personally handled by you," Luo De instructed.

This sentence made Kael pause, but he quickly regained his composure and responded firmly, "Rest assured, I will manage it well."

"Very well, then you should first report to the Vanguard Corps."

Luo De instructed the guard beside him, "Take him to find Gang Le."

"Yes, my lord."

The guard responded respectfully.

"Thank you, Lord Duke, for giving me the opportunity."

Kael bowed respectfully to Luo De, "I will not let you down."

Luo De waved his hand, "Go, prove your loyalty with action."

Kael nodded and turned to leave with the guard.

Durant stood in place, watching Kael depart.

"My lord, is Kael only to be a captain?"

Durant hesitated for a moment, then spoke cautiously, "Isn’t that a bit of a waste of talent?"

"Mistakes must be paid for."

Luo De said in a calm voice, "One cannot be excused for their transgressions just because they have some ability."

"If so, everyone would have a fluke mentality in the future."

"We need talent, but we haven’t reached the point where we are controlled by talent."

"Otherwise, anyone could use their skills to arrogantly look down on us."

Luo De patted Durant on the shoulder, lowering his voice,

"Besides, sending Kael to the Vanguard Corps is not a waste of talent."

"On the contrary, it’s the best arrangement."

Durant was momentarily stunned and instinctively asked, "Why?"

"How many people are in the Vanguard Corps now?" Luo De asked in return.

"More than thirty thousand."

Durant immediately replied, "And it’s still increasing. After receiving those noble armies, it could reach fifty thousand or even eighty thousand."

"Gang Le is an excellent warrior."

Luo De sighed, "But he has no experience in commanding and managing a large corps, and he simply cannot control so many people."

Durant’s eyes lit up, "So you let Kael go to help him?"

Luo De nodded and continued, "Although Kael has no power, Gang Le’s virtue is that he listens to advice."

"If Gang Le knows Kael’s identity, he will certainly take Kael’s suggestions seriously."

"This way, on one hand, Kael is punished, and on the other, he becomes familiar with the Vanguard Corps."

"Most importantly, during this time, Gang Le can also be nurtured."

Durant realized, "I see."

"It’s still you who thought it through meticulously."

Durant couldn’t help but commend.

Luo De smiled, then instructed, "But you need to remind Gang Le, so he doesn’t waste talent for me."

"Understood, my lord."

Durant nodded in response, "I’ll go right away."

Saying that, Durant bowed and then quickly left.

Luo De then sent someone to invite Selena to the council hall, and request that the Dawn Society’s spellcasters come to support the eastern province.

The Dawn Society has one hundred and sixty-seven spellcasters, most of whom are busy with their own affairs—meditation training, preparing magic potions, and exploring ruins, etc.

After deliberation, Selena initially invited sixty spellcasters here.

Luo De takes charge of their food, clothing, and lodging, and the Imperial Secret Magic Guild is formally established.

This is their first mission, and the work points begin to be recorded from now on.

Meanwhile, Luo De had Sao dispatch the Frost Winter Knights, who, along with the spellcasters, would form demon-hunting squads specifically for hunting mutated beasts, collecting materials, and exploring veins, etc.

After arranging all of this, Luo De ordered Durant to assemble the troops in preparation to receive Riyue City.

And Luo De, together with Frost and Rein, brought Avril to his side, and then set out for Riyue City.