This Lich Requests More Remuneration
Chapter 286 - 266: There Are As Many Excuses As You Need

Chapter 286: Chapter 266: There Are As Many Excuses As You Need

James Watson had also just arrived at the Silvermoon Tribunal.

The Supreme Decree had been working overnight recently, and only after painstaking efforts did he manage to temporarily deal with the most urgent tasks.

The death of the Silvermoon Knight had a much bigger impact than James Watson had anticipated; the troops stationed in the Orc Mountains lost their morale and almost let the city be retaken by orcs.

James Watson had no choice but to send a large number of Light Priests to the front lines.

Priests were there not only to assist in combat but also played a crucial role in comforting the people’s hearts.

What consoled James Watson was the news he heard again about his son, Allen.

Allen had been promoted to Legendary status on the battlefield, becoming the youngest Legendary Paladin in the history of the Empire. The Emperor had wanted Allen to come back to receive his official title, but Allen chose to remain on the battlefield, not even attending the funeral of the Silvermoon Knight.

This caused dissatisfaction among many people.

Although the Silvermoon Knight never formally took Allen as his disciple, everyone knew that in the last part of his life, he cared for Allen as if he were his own son.

Allen’s absence from his funeral naturally made people feel that the young man had no sense of gratitude.

James Watson felt that what Allen did was wrong, but after learning that Emperor Laine intended to move the old general’s coffin, he understood that Allen’s decision not to return was the right one.

Later, when the orcs learned of the Silvermoon Knight’s departure, they organized several raids; Allen led the charge, holding off the fiercest offensives.

This newly promoted Legendary young man unleashed terrifying power on the battlefield, and almost every battle report showed his immense progress.

In the last orc counterattack, the city’s Defense Magic Array was broken, revealing a huge gap. Allen led his troops to man the breach and held out for a full five minutes under the siege of three Legendary orcs, and despite his near-fatal injuries, he held on until reinforcements arrived, ultimately repairing the Defense Magic Array.

After this battle report was relayed, the criticisms against Allen dissipated.

This young man had not let down the teachings of the Silvermoon Knight, and with a little more time, he might become the next Silvermoon Knight.

James Watson was delighted; his rash and naive son had finally come of age, no longer the child who had been captured so easily by a Lich and used to blackmail him.

Yet, James Watson also discerned many problems from the letters sent by Allen.

Allen was disappointed with the Laine Empire and stayed in the Orc Mountains because he did not want to face the complicated interpersonal relationships in the Imperial Capital. He even harbored the idea of leaving Laine to wander elsewhere.

James Watson should have had a heart-to-heart talk with his son, but then he received a letter from the Silvermoon Tribunal mentioning something about Arthur Laine.

Nothing could be more important than Arthur Laine.

James Watson hastily wrapped up his tasks, ignoring even his own son’s psychological issues, and rushed to the Silvermoon Tribunal as quickly as possible.

He had just exchanged a few pleasantries with the two Elven Kings when Katherine arrived.

Seeing the former Elf Queen, James Watson didn’t even know how to properly greet her. He had heard a bit about Katherine’s situation but was not very clear about the Elves’ internal stance towards her.

The Old Elf Hildas, who was quick to react, said, "Katherine’s arrival is timely; she has personally experienced the matter. Let her explain it to you."

James Watson also quickly moved past the pleasantries and looked towards Katherine, asking, "Could Your Excellency tell me the details about Emperor Arthur Laine’s Heroic Spirit?"

Katherine hadn’t expected to encounter the Supreme Decree of Laine here.

Amberser’s plan was first to confirm Arthur Laine’s identity with the Elf Tribe, then to bid with the Dragon Race along with Laine, and sell the Heroic Spirit at an exorbitant price.

After Katherine returned, she informed the Old Elf King of the plan. Who would have thought that before the Old Elf King could even examine Arthur Laine’s Heroic Spirit, he would inform Laine, thus allowing Laine to prepare in advance?

In the past, Katherine would have done the same, after all, Laine was an ally.

But now, Katherine found herself agreeing with Amberser, feeling that the Old King had ruined a plan to make a fortune.

Compared to Laine, Amberser seemed more like a close ally of the Elf Tribe, even helping solve a crisis that threatened their extinction. If Laine learned this secret, wouldn’t they just kick them while they were down?

Moreover, if Laine knew about this in advance, would they not send someone to assassinate Amberser and snatch back Arthur Laine’s Heroic Spirit?

Katherine was feeling troubled when the young Elven King Aldalian spoke up, "Sister Katherine, you seem unwell. Maybe it’s best you rest a bit, we can talk about this later."

Katherine was surprised by Aldalian’s remark, not expecting him to perceive her thoughts and be willing to help.

The Old Elf King frowned, unsure why his grandson suddenly opposed his decision, but since he was now the Elven King, he had to give him face in front of the Laine People.

The Old Elf King had no choice but to tell James Watson, "Then, please, our esteemed guest, wait a while. Let’s discuss this matter after Katherine has rested."

Although James Watson could tell something was amiss among the three generations of Elven leaders, given how strange the atmosphere was, no matter how urgent he felt inside, he could only take his leave for now.