Work Prophet
Chapter 236 - 84 Dragon Slayer Knight

Chapter 236: Chapter 84 Dragon Slayer Knight

David realized that it was impossible for him to get his hands on Ireya and Li Yu today.

Even his father, Marquis Kuren, couldn’t defy the opposition of all the nobles in the western region, let alone the fact that there were not only nobles present but also thousands of commoners who had witnessed everything that had just happened.

With so many people, David would have found it impossible to silence them even if he had wanted to.

This was precisely why the Lady had insisted on performing this new play with Love and Honey Wine.

David, as her opponent, was well aware of this, but he still came. It wasn’t recklessness or underestimation, but rather a powerful self-confidence, believing he had the ability to control the situation.

The future ruler of the western territories earnestly reviewed all his actions from the time the incident started, confirming that he hadn’t left any loopholes, and that Ireya couldn’t possibly have any human or physical evidence that could convict him. With this reassurance, he attended the engagement with a light heart.

This time, he didn’t just intend to win, but to win thoroughly.

Standing on the stage his enemies had built, he intended to personally extinguish all their hopes.

Until the moment before, the development of the situation had been almost exactly as David had anticipated. Although there were some minor twists and surprises, neither Caroman’s nor Hels’s appearance could change the overall situation.

David even graciously allowed the two of them to complete their respective parts of the show.

But then Li Yu appeared.

About half a year ago, during the Arias family’s election, David was one of the witnesses. He had seen with his own eyes Li Yu performing a miracle, recording Antonio’s voice.

Like everyone else present, he was deeply shocked by this magical scene, and was left with a very strong impression of Li Yu.

Moreover, it was said that the Arias family’s success in slaying the dragon relied on the Holy Artifact provided by the Double Rest Sect.

Therefore, David actually feared this self-proclaimed Prophet from the Foreign Country more than Ireya and his own brother.

This made him very cautious in his words and actions in front of Li Yu, but David hadn’t expected that even with such caution, he had still underestimated the abilities of this black-clothed Foreigner.

The latter could even hide that sort of Holy Artifact capable of recording voices on someone else’s body!

And that bastard Gabriel had really been persuaded, agreeing to this crazy proposal, and willingly let Li Yu plant something completely foreign to him in his wings.

Had that guy lost his mind? Wasn’t he worried that the thing could be dangerous or carry a curse or something?

David thought bitterly, but it was pointless to dwell on such things now.

The most pressing matter at hand was to leave this place quickly. David planned to return to the Marquis Mansion first and try to stay out of the public eye as much as possible for the next while, and then try to see if there was a way to salvage some of his reputation.

Having made up his mind, he turned around and strode toward the direction of his carriage. The crowd parted silently wherever he went, and no one stepped forward to stop him.

After all, the western region was ultimately Figrola family territory.

Especially in Rock Snow City, no one dared to stand in the way of the Figrola family’s acting administrator. As a matter of fact, even the usually bold Miss Rabbit did not seek trouble this time.

She just watched, as David’s carriage disappeared into the street at the other end.

However, not long after, that carriage returned to where it came from.

The assembly of nobles immediately tensed up, wondering if David was about to have a sudden outburst and truly gather troops for a massacre.

Otherwise, they couldn’t explain why he would turn back.

And the two troops of Cavalry that followed the carriage seemed to confirm everyone’s speculation.

Fabrice was the first to draw the sword at his waist, spit disdainfully on the ground, and said, "Since the Figrola family has shown no regard for decency, we don’t need to be polite either. Let’s fight our way out!" After speaking, he turned his head towards his wife and barked fiercely, "Wench, why aren’t you here yet? Do you expect that little brat who’s barely grown hair to protect you?"

Upon hearing this, Catherine’s face showed a trace of surprise, and then without another glance at Hugo by her side, she picked up her skirt and dashed to stand in front of her husband.

Just as everyone was busy preparing for the conflict that might ensue.

Someone finally noticed something amiss.

"Those cavalry look like the men who left Rock Snow City with Marquis Kuren a few months ago," the Finance Officer, Romero, spoke up. "It seems the Marquis has returned."

Reminded by his words, everyone noticed that the cavalry indeed looked travel-worn, yet they were exceptionally disciplined, moving with purpose, and were clearly the elite of the elite.

At that moment, David also stepped down from the carriage. Seeing his own cavalry, his face showed not a trace of joy but seemed even more panicked than before.

He had always been keeping track of his father’s whereabouts, arranging informants not only in the Royal Capital but also at every major crossroad in the west.

However, until these cavalry appeared before him, he had not received the slightest bit of news; no, he had not even heard a whisper.

Suddenly, the cavalry had entered the city.

The Golden Finger stepped forward and spoke to the leading knight, "Sir Gaspar, where is the Marquis now?"

"The Lord is freshening up and changing clothes in the Mansion, please remain calm," he replied.

Hearing his response, the nobles finally breathed a sigh of relief.

While Marquis Kuren was there, everything seemed stable, but in his absence of just a few months, the west had seen its fair share of chaos. When the Black Dragon rampaged, more than one person had wished that Marquis Kuren were still there.

It wasn’t that David was incompetent, but he simply couldn’t unite all the forces of the west as his father had.

And now that Marquis Kuren had finally returned, many felt they had regained their pillar of support.

Regarding the current situation, they believed Marquis Kuren would certainly provide a convincing resolution.

And indeed, he did so.

Even though travel-weary, Marquis Kuren didn’t make it to the stage.

However, his orders came swiftly. First, he had the sheriff arrest his eldest son, David, and locked him up in the dungeon. Then, he invited representatives from the Arias family and other families that had suffered great losses in this disaster to join Iron Face in overseeing the subsequent interrogations, to identify the mastermind behind the murder of Ruse and the orchestrated attack on the west.

Additionally, Marquis Kuren brought back the Emperor’s reward for the Lady.

It included an ornate sword studded with gems, which was said to have been carried at all times by the Emperor himself, as well as the prestigious title of "Dragon Slayer Knight."

Do not underestimate this title. According to the current laws of the Red Lion Empire, although women can inherit land, they cannot be granted any titles of nobility; such titles can only be inherited by their husbands or sons.

Historically, the number of women who have received similar honorary titles in the Empire could be counted on one hand, and each of them had a resounding reputation.

So this title really carried significant weight. Miss Rabbit was startled when she first heard the news and wondered if there was a problem with her ears.

It wasn’t until the surrounding nobles began to congratulate her that she snapped back to reality.

Meanwhile, David was being escorted to the dungeon by Brian, and out of respect for the Figrola family, the sheriff did not use any torture devices.

David took a few steps, then turned back, walked up to Li Yu, and said, "This time, I lost to you."

Li Yu was somewhat surprised. He hadn’t expected David to admit his defeat to him in person.

But quickly, David continued, "But don’t be too happy too soon; sooner or later you will end up the same as me."

"Hmm?"

"Watch your allies." David winked in Ireya’s direction.

After uttering that last sentence, he was led away by the guards.