The witch thought I am a Demon God
Chapter 699 - 373: Conspiracy and Temptation_2

Chapter 699: Chapter 373: Conspiracy and Temptation_2

Ivita frowned, "Countess Milly Simich, she’s a woman who manages to solidify the position of an Earl. The world of pirates holds power in the highest regard. It seems she is not a simple character," he said to Wilson and the Hearthstone Witch by his side.

"Indeed. One should never underestimate anyone who can become an Earl on Cross Island. We are entering the Knights’ tournament prepared to fight, but there is much uncertainty. We really don’t know what could happen."

The Hearthstone Witch stated proudly, "As long as you’re ruthless and cruel, anyone can secure their position. All the top individuals are of my character: how else could they achieve greatness!"

Having reached the strength of a fourth-level professional vampire, Wilson was filled with pride as he assured Ivita, "My Lord, even if something unexpected happens in the competition, I can protect you and ensure your safety."

Protect me?

With a smile brimming in his eyes, Ivita looked at Wilson. Having achieved access to the Soul Heavenly Palace, he himself had become one of the paramount wizards in the Magic Black Forest.

He didn’t need any protection.

However, since his subordinate was so confident, there was no need for him to refute.

Ivita told Knight Kelmu, "Could you relay a message to the Countess for me? Just say, ’Thank you for your modesty.’"

Unknown to him, Knight Kelmu looked rather peculiar.

Behind him, Countess Milly Simich, clad in a bespoke black and red armor for women, approached from his back. "There’s no need to trouble your knight. I’m already here. I heard that a young man had killed the madman Yisen Hanjian and occupied his territory, gaining the acceptance of the Church and the Empire. I wanted to meet you in person. And true to the rumors, you are indeed young," Countess Milly Simich greeted with a smile.

Countess Milly Simich said, "It’s my pleasure to meet you. You can call me Milly, Mr. Augustus."

Ivita studied the Countess with surprise.

In her early twenties, she had a head of short blond hair, appeared amicable, and had calloused hands. Presumably, she was as strong as a formal knight.

For her age, this strength was commendable.

After all, even with abundant resources, one still needed considerable talent to navigate the path of a knight.

But amongst her seemingly laid-back demeanor, Ivita detected a hint of anxiety in Milly Simich’s eyes, like she was in a hurry for something.

Ivita speculated that she came to him not out of idleness but in need of his assistance with something.

However, presumably due to some kind of hesitation, she was wavering on whether or not to reveal her true intentions.

She seemed very conflicted.

With an intention to test her usefulness, Ivita found himself guessing her hesitation. He said to her, "Let’s walk and talk, Milly. Miss Milly, I’m a newcomer to Cross Island, and I may not understand many of the island’s customs. So, if I offend you in any way, please forgive me. After all, I just arrived on this island and don’t fully grasp many of the traditions and unwritten rules here."

Countess Milly Simich rode her white horse and followed behind Ivita.

Hearing Ivita’s words, the corner of Countess Milly Simich’s mouth twitched. He’s a newcomer, huh.

You, the so-called newcomer, almost turned Cross Island upside down.

However, Countess Milly Simich deciphered the hidden meaning behind Ivita’s strange words. He was telling her that he had neither colluded with nor formed any alliance with any Earl-level factions on Cross Island.

He was, politically, completely innocent on Cross Island.

Upon realizing this, Countess Milly Simich decided she could trust Ivita. She organized her thoughts and told Ivita, "My father died about half a year ago, which is how I inherited the title of Countess. As the eldest daughter of the Simichi Family, with no male heir to take over, the Earl title was left to me to inherit."

Ivita nodded, "Hmm, not bad. But does the law allow women to inherit titles?"

Located at Ivita’s left rear, Knight Goken interrupted, "Ivita, the inheritance laws of Cross Island have always been chaotic. Laws? The culprits on this island don’t even care about the laws. Laws only work in the civilized world; here they’re useless."

Countess Milly Simich nodded and said, "Indeed. Later, Earl Hilker of the Black Light and Earl Rozlof of the Nightmare proposed to our family."

Ivita nodded, "Hmm, very good, and then?"

Countess Milly Simich sat astride her horse, her fists clenched, saying, "My father’s death is uncertain, and he must have been killed by one of these two. Then, they want to marry me in order to gain my territory. How could I bear with this?"

"But after I rejected them, I faced more severe oppression and coercion. The nobles in my territory even held a noble meeting, forcing me to marry one of them in exchange for their protection of the nobles in my territory."

Countess Milly Simich exclaimed angrily: "I need some allies to fight against them, to stabilize the nobles in my territory."

"If possible, I think you could be my ally."

Ivita looked at her with sympathy. That was the disadvantage of inheriting a territory. By inheriting a territory, it meant having little control.

Especially for Simichi who was a woman.

Therefore, she would be easily bullied by the local nobles.

The nobles in her territory even dared to organize a federation to discuss her marriage.

This was the territory biting back at the lord.

However, Ivita did not want to agree to Simich’s request. It was one thing to form an alliance with a mature ally, and quite another for an alliance with a female countess who couldn’t even take care of herself, let alone command her own territory.

An alliance with her would not be meaningful to him, and might even require him to exert extra effort to protect her.

Ivita made a quick assessment. He pretended to regretfully say to her: "What a pity, Miss Milly Simich. Although I also want to help you, I’m afraid the control I have over my territory is the same as yours. For now, I just want to fully control my own territory."

"I also don’t have the courage to oppose the fearsome Count Hilker and Count Rozlof."

"So......"

Countess Milly Simich, who was riding a horse, laughed awkwardly. "I understand, you can’t be blamed."

"I have been too abrupt."

She glanced disappointingly over Ivita. It seemed that the information she had was incorrect; this Ivita was not ambitious at all, and rather timid.

She had indeed asked the wrong person.

Ivita turned to Wilson and the Hearthstone Witches who were deep in thought, saying: "You all, look for a building where the troops can stay. Knight Goken, Knight Robinson, you two are responsible for the defense work of the camp."

Suddenly, the ground started shaking. Ivita twisted his head and saw in the distance that a huge pirate ship was moving on dry land, tearing down the hills, carving ravines, and slowly advancing on the land.

There was a torch at the top of the pirate ship’s mast, which was a torch burning with black flames.

Countess Milly Simich exclaimed: "It’s the Black Light!"

...

On the Black Light, Count Hilker stood on the deck. Being a senior wizard, he always had a moody look, which even his subordinates feared.

Count Hilker said to his first mate on the ship: "What did the spy say?"

The first mate replied to Count Hilker: "Just as you suspected sir. We deliberately let Countess Milly Simich get close to that Ivita, testing them both, but that Ivita turned out to be very timid, it seems we do not need to consider this foreigner from the mainland."

Count Hilker’s face darkened. "Damn you, Milly."

"I have given her many chances. That shameless bitch."

"She thinks she can escape from my clutches. Her father is dead already, and this little girl thinks she can escape from my demonic hands."