My Divine Pet Enables Me To Become The Biggest Winner
Chapter 207 - 205: Reluctant to Return to Hometown in Fine Clothing_1

Chapter 207: Chapter 205: Reluctant to Return to Hometown in Fine Clothing_1

As the knight leader obeyed, Owen Bertram got all the treasures he wanted and was finally satisfied. For him, the Henry Case had come to a perfect end after much effort over a long time!

What came next was the Imperial Court’s business and had nothing to do with him.

After emptying the Dragon Abyss, Abner Lane led his subordinates, along with the Des Sect leader and several Elders, and brought them back to Prefecture City. They were detained just to prevent the Des Sect from causing chaos.

Because there were still tough battles ahead.

The real confidence of Prince Henry’s rebellion was the possession of seven powerful Cultivation Armies. The Imperial Court stipulates that vassal kings can have a private army of under 1,000 people.

However, over the years Prince Henry had secretly expanded the scale of his private army and integrated the other garrison forces within his fiefdom.

His private army was within Prefecture City and was defeated last night by the Horizon Bureau’s forces. Yet, there are still six Cultivation Armies within his fiefdom, and all have a Grandmaster stationed in them.

Even though Prince Henry was captured, it was hard to guarantee that none of the Cultivation Armies would fight like trapped beasts.

As for the Ghost Army, Dao soldiers, and such, they could only be used as a surprise attack rather than the main force. It’s a pity that the existence of these forces had already been interrogated by the Horizon Bureau; otherwise, Owen Bertram would have liked to take in the entire Variant Soldier army.

Abner Lane had already sent all the evidence and confessions back to the Capital. Adonis Dunn’s situation in the Imperial Court was greatly improved, presiding over the Imperial Court’s work of suppressing the rebellion, mobilizing forces from all sides, surrounding Henry’s Territory. If someone refused to surrender, the victory would be easily attained with Abner Lane and Adonis Dunn attacking from both sides.

All of this had nothing to do with Owen Bertram. He had already returned to the Summit Guard Post ahead of schedule, taking the Mechanical Dao Soldiers and Magpie with him.

Just before leaving, Owen Bertram scratched his head, feeling like he had forgotten something. After thinking for a while and not remembering, he simply didn’t bother with it.

The battle to suppress the rebellion had not yet ended, and it was not time for rewards. Still, Owen Bertram stepped forward to get Nathan Lane a small Horizon Bureau flag position, sending him back to his hometown in high spirits to marry Slyvia’s family.

On his way, Owen Bertram suddenly received a message from David: "In Prince Henry’s cell, there is a woman who claims to have been working for you at the Summit Guard Post."

— Abner Lane and Owen Bertram had discussed that David would go to serve Owen Bertram after helping Abner Lane with Prince Henry’s case.

Owen Bertram slapped his forehead, remembering what he had forgotten: The Bamboo Hat Woman and Lexi from Sword Mountain were still in the cell!

But David’s tone irritated Owen Bertram: "David, why is there a tone in your voice that suggests I am acting irresponsibly?"

Are you David the one who abandoned or am I the one who can’t lift the knife?

David shrank back and resolutely denied: "I never meant that!"

He had seen the woman before and indeed found her captivating and charming, at the perfect age of maturity, older than Owen Bertram— David instantly imagined that Owen Bertram had used her up and discarded her like a worn-out shoe, leaving her in Prince Henry’s prison without any inquiry.

Such a heartless and unfaithful man!

"I guess she can be considered my person. You release her and there are nine more like her..." Owen Bertram simply asked him to release Lexi and the other nine people as well.

But David thought of it in a twisted way: Admitted it! And there are nine more!

A perfect example of irresponsibility in the beginning and the end.

He later found out that the other nine people were all different men, both young and old, tall and short... For a moment, he was shocked and secretly thought no wonder Owen Bertram and Nathan Lane got along so well!

Meanwhile, the Bamboo Hat Woman was brought out from the cell, and the Horizon Bureau personnel had to make a simple inquiry.

"Name?"

"Isabella."

"Origin?"

"New County."

"Cultivation?"

"Third stage of the Fourth Great Realm."

After asking these simple questions and issuing a travel permit, they released the person, as it was an issue personally explained by the Feather Cavalry General. However, David was secretly listening outside and couldn’t help but be amazed: Isabella from New County? She’s a well-known female demon in the Horizon Bureau.

Master, you have quite the appetite!

He glanced at her from behind, and sure enough, her figure and looks were truly impressive, like a juicy peach.

...

Nathan Lane’s position hung under Owen Bertram’s outpost, and he originally planned to return with Prescott this time. However, Owen Bertram planned to grant him a leave so he could go home with honor - which was what Nathan truly desired.

In the bundle behind Nathan Lane, he had a full set of uniforms and waist tokens from the Horizon Bureau. As they traveled, he kept recalling the scene when Slyvia’s father tried to send him away with 500 taels of silver. It deeply hurt Nathan’s dignity.

However, not much time had passed, and now he was returning home with honor. When he appeared before Slyvia’s father wearing the Horizon Bureau’s uniform, the old man’s face must be quite interesting, right? He chuckled at the thought.

When he arrived at the entrance of the Levi County Government Office, the people seemed on edge but still relatively calm.

Henry Case, a major event, had not yet affected such a remote, small County Town.

A few familiar government officials lazily leaned against the entrance, dozing off with their water-fire sticks in hand.

As Nathan saw them, he still felt a sense of familiarity but realized that his mindset had quietly changed. What he and those people sought was utterly different.

At this time, he was not yet enlightened to the difference between mortals and immortals.

However, from their casual chats, he knew that the people’s dreams in the County Government Office consisted of nothing more than a warm family or a rich and successful life for the County Magistrate.

All sought material gain within the mortal world.

At that moment, Nathan suddenly felt that Jamal’s previous encouragement for him to "return home with honor and slap faces" was rather tasteless. The resentment he felt towards Slyvia’s father also dissipated like smoke.

He and Slyvia were in love, and that was enough.

If his cultivation under River God led to success and he could support friends and family someday, it would only involve Slyvia and not Slyvia’s father.

Having figured this out, he walked up and showed his waist token: "Tell the County Magistrate to send a few people with me to Pelier Town."

A few officials saw him and were about to greet him with a smile, but they spotted the waist token and immediately became cautious and fearful: "Master... Lane, please wait. We will report it immediately."

The County Magistrate came out hastily without properly putting on his official attire. He fell to his knees in front of the Government Office gate: "This humble official greets the envoy from the Horizon Bureau."

Then, he took a closer look, confirming that it was indeed Nathan Lane and not some daring trick by the officials. Feeling a great disparity in his heart, he put on a smiling face: "I knew it! I always believed that Master Lane was destined for greatness, not a mere commoner. Hahaha."

Nathan despised the man’s character. As a governing official, he did not investigate the harm caused by evil spirits to his citizens. However, Nathan was not here to handle cases, and the County Magistrate’s crimes would be settled once the Henry Case concluded.

"Send a few people with me to Pelier Town."

"Yes, yes." The County Magistrate agreed repeatedly and turned to scold the officials: "Quickly gather three teams of officials! I will personally escort Master Lane to Pelier