"Get that brat Bryan out of here!" A thin middle-aged man swore and shouted, dragging a reluctant Fanny along with him as they burst into the castle.
The guards stationed along the heavily guarded corridor seemed to recognise the thin middle-aged man. They all frowned in concern, but surprisingly, none of them dared to stop him.
Due to Han Shuo's amazing skill over the past three days, he had gained an exquisitely high status. Even in Ossen City, it was extremely rare to find someone who dared to abuse a noble like that. Some of the soldiers who couldn't identify this man were extremely angry, but they suddenly calmed down after the veterans explained, their expressions filled with a touch of reverence as they looked at this man again.
The loud curses could be clearly heard from the meeting room on the third floor of the castle where Han Shuo and his party were gathered. Old Hahn, Boris, Eevee, Sacred Swordmaster Karel, Sacred Magus Sabakas, as well as Amyes and the others from the Dark Mantle all smiled bitterly as they heard the voice.
Lawrence, Amyes and those who knew what was going on suddenly looked at Han Shuo with glittering eyes. Emily felt even more uncomfortable. No one knew what unpredictable outcome this madman's arrival would bring.
"Why did this guy come over?" Old Hahn's expression suddenly changed, and soon he looked at Han Shuo in astonishment, smiling wryly and asking curiously, "Why would you have animosity towards him?"
Han Shuo awkwardly scratched his head, his face bitter as he explained, "I have no animosity towards him. Forget it, let's deal with things as they are. I'll go have a look."
"Bryan, this madman cannot be provoked, you must treat him with caution!" Just as Han Shuo stood up from his seat and was heading out, Lawrence suddenly spoke while having a queer expression on his face.
"I'll take note of that!" Han Shuo replied and headed straight for the exit.
Lawrence was familiar with Han Shuo's temperament, but he still didn't feel completely safe, so he got up and followed him out. Those sitting around the table were all people of status. Some of them were somewhat familiar with Firenze. When they saw Lawrence get up and leave, they hesitated for a moment before following suit, leaving only Sacred Magus Sabakas and Sacred Swordmaster Karel in the room.
In all of Lancelot's realm, it could be said that the only person Duke Ashburn and eldest Prince Charles were worried about was the war god of the southern border, Firenze. In all of Lancelot's Empire, the only person who could defend the southern border from the bloodthirsty orcs was none other than this man.
The citizens of the dozens of cities along the southern border were extremely brave. In the many years of battle with the Orc Empire, every soldier and knight had been tempered to become extremely strong and powerful. The strongest regiment and legion of knights in the Lancelot Empire were all on the southern border. Without this man's leadership, the vast southern border would have fallen to the orcs, and the Lancelot Empire would have been invaded by the bestial orcs.
It could be said that no matter who won the civil war, Firenze status on the southern border would not be affected. For no one but this madman could stabilise the situation on the southern border. As a result, he had become the one with the most freedom to do as he pleased.
While such a civil war was going on, if this man wanted to, he could declare independence from the Lancelot Empire and become the true monarch of the southern border.
"Where is that little bastard, come out now!" Firenze shouted as he walked. Although there were many soldiers in the area, no one dared to obstruct him, instead taking the initiative to clear a path for him.
"Father!" Fanny, who was being held by Firenze, blushed as if embarrassed to have such a father.
"Stay out of this. That little bastard is a womaniser at such a young age. I have to teach him a lesson today. I don't care if he's the mayor of Brettel City. If he bothers me, I'll declare war on him. The Lancelot Empire is already in disarray, so it wouldn't matter if I added fuel to the fire! Firenze shouted in anger as he dragged Fanny up to the second floor.
At first, Firenze was quite pleased when Fanny told him of Bryan's status. He had also heard of some of Bryan's achievements. He felt that Bryan was up to his expectations and suitable. Fanny marrying him would not disgrace him either.
However, Firenze was unhappy that Bryan had stood him up several times. This time he had obviously come to Ossen City, but Bryan still did not take the initiative to pay his respects. This made Firenze angry. However, he was able to reluctantly accept it because he understood that Ossen City wasn't in a good situation. However, when he started to use his own power to find out more about Han Shuo, he suddenly realised that Han Shuo was actually a couple with Phoebe of the Boozt Merchant Alliance.
This news was shocking to Firenze, who was far away from Ossen City. Upon realising this, Firenze immediately thought that Han Shuo had betrayed his daughter's feelings. He had almost stormed into Han Shuo's mansion and caused a scene. However, he managed to resist the urge and instead went to interrogate Fanny.
He discovered that not only did Fanny know about Han Shuo's sinful deeds, she had even coyly said that she was okay with them. Fanny's conformist thoughts almost made Firenze faint with rage. When Fanny boldly said that besides Phoebe, Han Shuo still had another woman named Emily, Firenze truly exploded! Without saying a word, he immediately dragged Fanny with him to find Han Shuo and set the record straight.
"Uh, I'm Bryan." An anxious but helpless Han Shuo stood on the stone stairs that connected the second floor to the third as he looked at Firenze, whose complexion was red with anger.
"You still have the guts to come out, not bad, not bad" Firenze gritted his teeth and casually snatched a pike from a guard standing beside him and threw it at Han Shuo.
The dazzling spear was like silver lightning and was in front of Han Shuo in the blink of an eye.
Firenze was an excellent commander and was a sky rider himself. His strike was filled with combat aura and was not to be underestimated.
Han Shuo knew that Firenze would not let this go so easily. He raised his left hand and the Demonslayer's Edge emerged from his palm and struck the tip of the pike with a thud, shattering the pike into pieces. "Father! You said you'd talk about this!" Fanny shouted as she tried to pull Firenze back with both hands while looking helplessly at Han Shuo.
"Aren't we going to talk now? Why else would I come here alone?! This guy can kill Leah Cain by himself, and there are so many old farts here to protect him. If that's not talking, I don't know what is!" Firenze glared at Fanny and scolded lightly, "Leave me alone, I have more to talk to him about!"
Old Hahn, Amyes and the rest had just reached Han Shuo's side when they heard Firenze's "so many old farts". Old Hahn was furious, pointing at Firenze as he angrily shouted, "You lunatic, who are you calling old farts?"
"I didn't say you were!" Firenze snorted coldly.
Old Hahn's face relaxed. Just when he had decided not to pursue this further, what Firenze said next drove him mad.
"I'm addressing all of you! Including that old fart Karel who's still in there! Don't think I don't know you're here just because you stay inside!" Firenze sneered as he saw Old Hahn's expression relax before he continued his sentence resolutely.
Han Shuo was stunned and stared blankly at Firenze. In his heart, he thought that this man truly had a unique personality. It seemed that the person who dared to beat up Grand Duke Ashburn in the main hall was indeed no ordinary person.
"Damn it, you crazy dog, when did I ever offend you?" Old Hahn rarely got angry in his last years. But when he met Firenze, he was so angry that he made a vulgar remark.
"Your daughter-in-law has seduced my daughter's man! And Karel's apprentice stole my daughter's man too! Damn it, are you all bullying me because I'm far away on the southern border?" Firenze was indeed a madman, as Old Hahn described him, cursing everyone he got his hands on.
When he said that, Emily's pretty face turned deathly white. Han Shuo also trembled inwardly, thinking that the situation was going downhill.
Sure enough, Old Hahn's expression suddenly sunk. He gave Firenze a cold, frosty look and asked, "What do you mean? Please make yourself clear! If you dare to slander my family's name and reputation, I'll pursue you with my life".
Sacred Swordmaster Karel and Sabakas had come out at an unknown time and also overheard the conversation. Karel glared at Firenze and shouted loudly, "What the hell do you want? The Empire is in chaos and we have no time for your nonsense!"
"This brat is in a relationship with Phoebe and Emily, but still dared to go after my daughter. Don't you all know that?" Firenze didn't fear the wrath of Old Hahn and Karel. He sneered as he paused, as if he had not caused enough chaos. Then he added coldly, "I will definitely pursue this matter to the end. As long as it's not settled, the civil strife in the Empire has nothing to do with me. Do what you like, who lives or dies is none of my business. Hmph, even if the Lancelot Empire is finished, I will not let anyone bully my daughter. If the few of you want to play, I'll accompany you to the end!
When he finished, everyone's eyes were on Han Shuo, Fanny, Emily and Phoebe. Old Hahn and Karel's faces turned ashen. On the one hand, they were stunned by the sudden revelation, and on the other hand, they were shocked by Firenze's reckless words.
Old Hahn and Karel had dedicated their lives to the Lancelot Empire. The only thing they truly cared about was the future of the Lancelot Empire. They could never be like the madman Firenze and disregard the survival of the Lancelot Empire.
"Emily, is what he said true?" Old Hahn was a little embarrassed as he asked a pitiful looking Emily who looked like she was about to cry.
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