Lord of the Oasis

But this vassal knight who was known for his bravery was defeated just like that.

He lowered his head in a daze.

Looking at the wooden spear that was pressed against his lower abdomen, he had a stunned expression on his face.

He simply could not imagine that he would be defeated so easily.

The stunned crowds around him and the silence on the viewing platform on the city wall made him feel ashamed and salty. It immediately turned into anger and he howled when he took half a step back. He stretched out his hand to grab the wooden spear that was pressed against him and ferociously charged forward, he wanted to use the shield in his hand to smash against that poker face.

“How can I lose!”, his eyes were filled with hatred.

However, what welcomed him was not victory, but the agile turn of the Sarrandian horseman. Without any doubts, the Sarradian horseman let go of the wooden spear and pulled out the wooden sword at his waist. The Sarrandian horseman used the hilt of the sword to strike his lower abdomen once again.

But this time, the Sarrandian horseman did not show any mercy.

It was just like a close combat battle.

Steady, accurate, and ruthless.

“Bang.”, a faint sound appeared.

The hilt of the sword heavily struck the unprotected abdomen of the vassal knight.

The aggressive vassal knight suddenly stopped. His eyes widened, and his gaze was dull. He could not help but let out a muffled groan, curled up his body, and slowly fell to the ground.

Only then the Sarrandian horseman slowly step back.

There was still complete silence.

Even the servant, who was announcing the result, could not react in time with his trembling lips.

No one had expected the result to be so straightforward.

Even the people on the viewing platform were completely silent, they felt that their necks were a little stiff. At this moment, they did not even dare to turn their necks to look at Baron Dylan, let alone shout.

Such a straightforward failure twice in a row was undoubtedly a provocation to the baron behind them.

Baron Dylan’s face was indeed a little ashen.

This was very embarrassing.

However, he took a breath and tried his best to recover his emotions. He forced a smile and said to Kant who was beside him, “What a good guard. Little Kant, I’m really puzzled. How can your guard be so strong?”

“I. . . Don’t understand.”, Kant looked puzzled.

He really did not know, and he never saw that coming.

He didn’t expect these Level-4 troop class Sarrandian horseman could defeat the vassal knights so easily.

However, he still explained, “That is the strongest among my guards. He used to be able to fight against more than a dozen of Jackalans alone. He is a very strong guard.”

“No wonder then.”, Baron Dylan’s expression became much better.

The surrounding merchants and landlords also nodded thoughtfully.

No wonder then.

If he was not the strongest, he would not able to defeat that vassal knight who was equally strong so easily. Otherwise, wouldn’t the knights at the Stone Pass become a joke?

“Reward the victor with five great silver coins!”, Baron Dylan ordered.

At the same time, he smiled and said to his butler, “Give that defeated knight one great silver coin and tell him not to lose heart. This is a strong fighter among the guards. Since he started to underestimate the enemy, it is only right for him to lose.”

“Yes, sir.”, the butler immediately walked down from the viewing platform.

“Fair Baron Dylan.”

The merchants and landlords all flattered their baron one after another.

Even the people below cheered again and continued to liven up the atmosphere. Obviously, they had also accepted this reason. After all, Baron Dylan was the supreme authority of the territory. The explanation he gave was completely correct, there was no need to doubt it.

The reward was soon given.

However, Kant shook his head at Manid who was beside him.

The two of them came to an understanding.

Manid immediately understood. He quickly walked down from the viewing platform and went to the outer area of the arena below the city wall. After giving a few gentle reminders to the other waiting Sarrandian horsemen, he returned.

Seeing Manid nodded, Kant smiled.

It was good that it was done.

“The competition will continue!”, the butler’s voice sounded again.

The Sarrandian horsemen and the vassal knights were engaged in a fierce battle. However, it was no longer as straightforward and sudden as the previous match. On the contrary, the following Sarrandian horsemen appeared to be a little clumsy. Their fight techniques were very methodical in their attacks, it was almost as standard as the textbook.

Sometimes, it was not suitable for a real battle, even for a simulating battle.

Very soon.

These Sarrandian horsemen and the vassal knights had some wins and some losses between them.

But in the end, more horsemen lost.

It brighten the faces of the vassal knights. They secretly discussed with each other as well. They secretly ridiculed these knight attendants who looked dull at first glance.

“The attack is too rigid.”, a smile returned to Baron Dylan’s face.

“Yes.”, Kant nodded.

In the arena, the last match ended.

The Sarrandian horseman used the most standard attack method and was easily dodged by the agile vassal knight. Then, the vassal knight used the wooden sword to point at the back of the Sarrandian horseman, announcing the victory of this match.

“Long Live! You are the strongest!”

“The knight under Baron Dylan is the strongest knight!”

The crowds were shouting and cheering for their vassal knights to win the tournament.

The atmosphere in the entire arena was extremely heated.

It was the same on the viewing platform. Everyone was praising the excellent combat skills of the vassal knights. At the same time, they were secretly belittling the Sarrandian horsemen’s rigid and textbook-like attack method. Their words were filled with disdain.

“Ha Ha!”

The last victorious vassal knight also let out a victorious battle cry. He raised his wooden shield and wooden sword high and made a provocative action towards the Sarrandian horseman.

However, his provocation was still ignored.

The 20 Sarrandian horsemen turned around and left.

However, in the eyes of the crowds and the vassal knights, they were fleeing in panic.

There were even more jeers at them.

“Little Kant, I hope you won’t be angry.”, Baron Dylan turned his head, he seemed to be consoling Kant. “Sometimes, victory can not be limited to those inferior Jackalan. After all, only our human warriors can possess all kinds of exquisite techniques and powerful strength.”

“Perhaps.”, Kant shrugged his shoulders in disappointment.

However, no one could see the hidden mockery in his lowered eyes.

That’s right, this was only a tournament.

But after fighting in the Sarrand Desert, experiencing countless battles, and being bestowed with powerful combat techniques by the system, how could the Sarrandian horseman easily lose the victory of the tournament?

If he had not asked Manid to inform the Sarrandian Horseman, these vassal knights would probably have been beaten to the ground by now, making Baron Dylan lost his face!

This was for the sake of the overall situation.

Kant wasn’t willing to reveal his strength so early.

It was good enough to show a little of his strength and let Baron Dylan know that he had the support from a hidden force.

If he were to reveal Oasis Lookout now…

It might ended up that Baron Dylan would be afraid of him, and there was even the possibility of Baron Dylan directly falling out with him.

The current harmony was based on the premise that Kant’s strength was weaker.

Once Baron Dylan discovered that Kant’s strength had taken root in the Nahrin Desert and became a terrifying devouring beast, it would be absolutely impossible for him to sleep as peacefully as he did now. He would probably not hesitate to collude with the other stronger noble forces in the Dukedom of Leo and join forces to devour Kant.

No one was a fool to be able to become a noble, and no one was willing to see the other nobles become stronger than themselves!

Thus, Kant just pursed his lips and smiled. But the others thought that this was the awkwardness and embarrassment after losing the match.

Baron Dylan even walked over and patted Kant’s shoulder, he smiled and said, “You are already lucky to have this group of guards. As long as they have a few more years of practice, they will definitely comparable to my vassal knights. Don’t be discouraged, it’s not a big deal.”

“Well, thank you for your arrangement, Uncle Dylan.”, Kant smiled and nodded.

The atmosphere became harmonious.

While Baron Dylan was holding a sweet wine mixed with honey and about to say something, the chubby butler quickly walked over from the tower next to the viewing platform. His face was a little flustered.

“What’s wrong?”, Baron Dylan asked with a frown.

The butler came to the side of Baron Dylan and said hurriedly, “I don’t know what’s going on. Viscount Wayne’s vassal knight has arrived outside, and he even said that he wants to participate in the tournament!”

“Viscount Wayne’s vassal knight?”, Baron Dylan frowned.

His expression was bitter. He reprimanded the butler, “I don’t remember inviting that old thing, Viscount Wayne’s vassal knight to participate. What’s going on?”

“I was the one who volunteered to participate.”

As he spoke, a middle-aged man with a cold expression walked out from the tower beside him.

The surrounding landlords and merchants were slightly stunned.

As for the vassal knights belonging to Baron Dylan, their expressions were solemn as they stared at the middle-aged man. They subconsciously clenched the wine glasses in their hands, their faces cold without any slight of a smile.

“Heh, Knight Terrence, it’s such a coincidence to see you here at such a time.”

Baron Dylan was wearing a smile on his face.

However, it was a cold and impatient smile. “I actually forgot to send you an invitation to the tournament. It really makes me feel a little apologetic. You must have come in a hurry and must not have made any preparations. Why don’t I invite you to participate in the next tournament in advance?”

“Oh, thank you, Baron Dylan. I wonder when you will hold the next tournament?”, the middle-aged knight called Terrence also asked with a smile.

Baron Dylan shrugged. “About ten years later.”

“Hahaha –”

Immediately, the surrounding vassal knights burst into laughter. These knights who belonged to Baron Dylan, of course, were not on good terms with the vassal knights who were under the command of Viscount Wayne.

This stemmed from the conflict between the two noble families.

However, Dylan was a baron, and was lower than Wayne, the viscount who ruled the dukedom’s northern county, .

They had always been bullied.

Now, they could find an opportunity to ridicule the vassal knights of the viscount, which was also a pleasant thing for them. Although they did not dare to directly ridicule him, they still laughed when they matched with Baron Dylan’s words, it could also bring them psychological comfort.

“Well, that’s a pity.”

However, Terrence was not angry at all. Instead, he said faintly, “Ten years is a long time. It’s long enough for some noble to be stripped of their noble title and become a lowly commoner again.”. After a pause, he looked at Baron Dylan, he said calmly, “Oh, maybe it’s even worse than a commoner, just like those dirty and smelly poor people.”