Chapter 289
Chapter 289: A medal of merit
Leah Cain’s fate had been sealed when more than a hundred dark creatures appeared. After all, a great deal of his fighting aura had been exhausted after exchanging blows with Han Shuo. Particularly in that last attack, Leah Cain had consumed a massive amount of fighting aura to produce the ice needles.
Han Shuo had the mental strength of a grand magus despite not being able to release the necromancy spells of this level. Such a huge mental force was enough for him to summon a large number of dark creatures. Amongst these creatures were the remarkably powerful little skeleton, the earth elite zombie and the wood elite zombie.
The three bizarre dark creatures lurked within the necromancy grand army and would randomly release attacks that caught an average person off guard, rendering them unable to defend themselves. Leah Cain had to deal with the Demonslayer Edge’s all-pervasive attacks while facing two evil knights, creatures famous for their tyrannical strength. That obviously took most of his attention.
The three bizarre creatures took the opportunity to utilize their unique attacks to their hearts’ content. This strategy was naturally effective as Leah Cain was instantly heavily injured by the little skeleton’s sneak attacks. It was a matter of course for him to be trampled to death by the evil knights.
The hundred strong dark creatures instantly drowned Leah Cain and blocked the vision of the surrounding nobles as well as that of their entourages’. These people couldn’t see what was happening at all. They could only hear the shrill, tragic roars from Leah Cain.
Han Shuo was standing grandly in the sky as Leah Cain’s tragic screaming started to subside. He unhurriedly chanted an incantation, sending his summoned dark creatures back to the other dimension. Apart from the traces of blood scattered on the grass, there was nothing, not even a piece of bone left on the lawn to indicate these creatures had been present.
Everyone understood that Leah Cain was finished! He must have been ripped apart and eaten cleanly by those dark creatures. The big, still wet patches of blood on the lawn were proof of this truth.
“Done, done just like that!”
“Leah Cain is dead! I mean, he should be dead!”
“Mm, Candide, this Bryan was personally mentored by you, your credit is great. I now bestow you with a Medal of Bravery, consider this your reward!” Uhtred said to Candide with a smile.
“Many thanks to Your Majesty, your subject is very grateful!” Candide was overjoyed as he knelt down to receive the honor.
The Empire’s Medal of Bravery carried a special meaning. Only those with outstanding contributions to the Empire could be awarded this medal. Having this Medal of Bravery meant that Candide could enjoy the special privileges of the Empire in his lifetime. Even if the current king passed away, the next inheritor of the throne could never use brute force against the Imperial heroes who possessed a Medal of Bravery. Moreover, this medal was hereditary. Even when Candide died, his direct descendents could still enjoy the special privilege.
Although the Medal of Bravery carried no tangible benefits, this little medal was like a card of privilege that gave an identity even much superior than an average noble title. Therefore, Candide was overjoyed upon hearing Uhtred bestow him a Medal of Bravery. He secretly thought that this Bryan was indeed his lucky star!
“Candide, congratulations!” Amyes elegantly turned to offer Candide his congratulations.
“Many thanks!” Candide smiled in response, his face couldn’t conceal his joy.
“Alright, this is a reward you deserve because you’ve discovered a person who can become a sacred swordmaster and sacred magus for the Empire. I hope you will provide Bryan with more guidance and make even more contributions for the Empire!” Uhtred smiled as he looked at Candide and spoke slowly.
“Rest assure your Majesty, I will help Bryan adapt to aristocratic life as soon as possible. This boy is highly intelligent, he will become a pillar of the Empire sooner or later !” Candide was so pleased after he received the Medal of Bravery that he immediately made these promises.
Nodding his head, Uhtred said smilingly, “Good. You can all leave now. I will warn the Church of Light and won’t allow them to act wildly in our Lancelot Empire. Hehe, I believe the title of count is just the beginning for this boy. I hope he won’t disappoint me!”
Candide and Amyes glanced at each other. They didn’t say anything else and bowed respectfully. They then left through the secret tunnel and returned to the Dark Mantle headquarters within Mt. Ordas behind the Imperial Palace. After arriving, Candide started to prepare for Han Shuo’s ennoblement matters.