Chapter 559 The Shocking Marquis of Rose

"Very good. From this moment on, Lan Leng Fort will be more and more prosperous under my protection."

Lei Xiao nodded slightly, and then his mind moved. The fourth-level recruitment order that had just been upgraded appeared on the palm of his hand, and he began to sign the contract.

After a while, the familiar reminder sounded in Lei Xiao's ears.

[Congratulations, Shuanghua Oak, the fourth-level two-star forest great magician, has signed a master-servant contract with you and has become your new subordinate! 】

Hearing the sound, Lei Xiao nodded in satisfaction, and according to the usual practice, while supporting the other party, he opened the other party's attribute bar.

【Name: Shuanghua】

【Occupation: Great Forest Mage】

[Class: Tier 4, 2-star]

【Loyalty: 100】

[Skill 1: Giant Tree Spike "Active" (Plant attribute spell group attack, additional piercing effect)]

[Skill 2: Thorn Blockade "Active" (Plant Attribute Spell Group Attack, Additional Imprisonment Effect)]

[Skill 3: Giant Wooden Wall "Active" (Plant Attribute Defensive Spell, Excellent Effect on Forest Terrain)]

[Skill 4: Mastery of Plant Attribute Magic "Passive" (When using Plant Attribute Magic, moderately increases the damage)]

"In this way, Lan Leng Fort has officially been included in my power map and has become the ninth town I own!"

After closing the attribute bar, Lei Xiao couldn't help showing a hint of joy on his face.

Then he thought to himself: "As I said at the banquet, if I want, the wine in this small town can be exclusively provided by the nobles and become exclusively for me."

Just when Lei Xiao thought of this.

Hong Ye, who had been waiting here just now, took a step forward, and bowed to report: "My lord, that devouring slime like a moth has been completely wiped out by my subordinates!"

"Good job, let's go back and have a look."

Lei Xiao nodded in satisfaction and took his own steps.

Back to the second district of fine wine, Lei Xiao noticed.

The gigantic creature that was wriggling and devouring just now has completely disappeared, leaving only the mess on the ground and the slightest bit of green smoke, which proves that this place has been devoured by the giant creature.

"That's great. In this way, not only the underground wine cellar and the city lord's mansion above were saved, but also the families below, the five guard squadrons, and the winemakers and servants were saved." life!"

On the rough face of Marquis Rose, a look of surprise suddenly appeared, and he bowed to Lei Xiao again and again and said: "Thank you very much, Lord Lord!"

"My lord, before the blank age, the devouring slime would be beaten by everyone as long as it crossed the street. As far as I know, there were many ancient villages and cities, including the human race, that were destroyed. hand of this thing."

Hong Ye touched her chest and bowed, and added: "Among them, some were innocently affected by the explosion, while some were directly swallowed up by this slime, which can be described as extremely tragic."

"Then we can be regarded as eliminating harm for the people."

Lei Xiao raised his eyebrows slightly, turned around, and said, "Okay, let's leave here now, and leave the rest to Marquis Rose to deal with."

"Obey! Your lord!"

All the subordinates bowed in unison and said in unison.

Just like that, he left the wine cellar and returned to Lei Xiao who was in the luxurious reception room just now.

First, he ordered Marquis Rose to send someone to bring in Chaoyan and other seven subordinates who were hiding near the city lord's mansion.

After that, they began to inquire about the specific situation of Lan Leng Fort.

After a long conversation with Marquis Rose, Lei Xiao learned about it while drinking fragrant tea.

As shown in the previous intelligence, Lan Leng Fort has a total of five garrison brigades and five second-tier guard squadrons, with a total combat strength of 5,500 people.

The five garrison brigades are two infantry brigades, one cavalry brigade, one archer brigade, and one mixed infantry brigade.

The five guard squadrons are a heavy infantry squadron, a swordsman squadron, two magician squadrons, and a ranger scout squadron who are good at scouting.

Among them, except Marquis Rose himself in the fourth level.

There are also ten third-tier powerhouses on the side, namely the captains of the five garrison troops and the squadron leaders of the five guard squadrons.

"Not bad, this kind of strength can indeed be called extremely good."

After listening to the Marquis of Rose's report, Lei Xiao put down the teacup he drank, and nodded in satisfaction.

"My lord, it's not just that. In fact, in the underground wine cellar just now, there is a special hidden area, which is the vault of Lan Leng Castle!"

I saw Marquis Rose, who was standing by the side, first picked up the steaming teapot, respectfully refilled the teacup that Lei Xiao put down, and then smiled and said: "There are 12 million golden dragons stored there, which can be taken by the lord at any time." use!"

"Then I would be more respectful than obedient."

Lei Xiao nodded appreciatively to Marquis Rose again.

Currently, Lei Xiao only has 1.1 million golden dragons left after paying a commission of 1.8 million golden dragons and giving Orr 5 million golden dragons. He is undoubtedly extremely nervous.

As for the two Shanglu trade fairs in Kongqing Town and Fanyin City, although they continue to cash in some of the high-end equipment provided by Lei Xiao and ordinary artworks that are useless to Lei Xiao .

But after all, you need to find buyers one by one, and the three princes in the surrounding area have many eyes and ears, so you have to be careful not to be noticed by your opponents.

Therefore, it will naturally take a lot of time.

"All in all, these golden dragons stored in Lan Lengbao can undoubtedly temporarily solve my urgent needs in case of emergencies."

Thinking of this in his heart, Lei Xiao was overjoyed and continued to think: "Speaking of which, Lan Lengbao's financial resources are indeed very good. Tens of millions of golden dragons are already enough for ordinary city lords." It’s an astronomical figure.”

"Hehe, although the lord can use it at will, his subordinates are only very interested in wine making. As for the magnificent decoration, it is just because the treasury can't hold it, so he just spent some at will."

I saw Marquis Rose, who was elegantly holding a teapot, and added: "I know that with the expansion of the lord, there will be a shortage of funds. Starting today, my subordinates will gradually dispose of some wine cellars within a reasonable range. treasures, at that time, the lord will naturally be able to obtain a large amount of funds!"

"very good."

Signaling Marquis Rose to move forward a little, Lei Xiao took his staff and robe over to him.

Needless to say, at present, even though the Marquis of Rose has joined his subordinates, the fact that he is being targeted by the three princes has not changed.

Therefore, what Lei Xiao needs to do is to improve the Marquis of Rose's strength in all aspects as much as possible.

According to the usual practice, the upgrade of weapons and armor is naturally the first step.

After obtaining these two weapons and armor, Lei Xiao first collected all of them into the space bracelet, and then directly started to upgrade.

In the next second, a reminder sounded in Lei Xiao's ears.

[Congratulations, your "Level 4 Weapon: Staff of the Flower Fairy" has been upgraded to "Level 5 Weapon: Staff of the Forest Messenger"! 】

[Congratulations, your "Tier 4 Armor: Robe of the Rose" has been upgraded to "Tier 5 Armor: Robe of the Red Moon"! 】

"Have both of them reached Tier 5? It's perfect!"

Overjoyed, Lei Xiao first opened the attribute bar of the new weapon.

[Name: Staff of the Forest Messenger]

[Grade: Tier 5 Extraordinary (Silver)]

【Attack Strength: ★★★★★★】

[Additional Effect 1: Fury of the Forest "When using plant attribute magic, the damage is increased by 50%"]

[Additional Effect 2: Forest Wind "Movement Increased by 20%"]

[Remarks: The staff comes from the forest elves. This elf group is very close to nature. Not only are there a large number of agile elf rangers, but also have the most powerful forest magician and forest magister among the elves. 】

"Good guy, for the Marquis of Rose, this staff is obviously perfect!"

Lei Xiao nodded in satisfaction, and opened the property bar of the new robe.

[Name: Robe of the Red Moon]

[Grade: Tier 5 Extraordinary (Silver)]

[Defense Strength: ★★★]

[Additional effect 1: Magic power reduction extremely "moderately reduces the user's spell consumption"]

[Additional effect 2: Magic Guardian Fan "Slightly reduces damage received"]

[Remarks: This is a fifth-level robe made by a half-elf magic craftsman who has completely inherited a certain elf magic craft three hundred years ago. The enchanting technique is quite exquisite.

However, because this half-elf fifth-level powerhouse named Lily secretly learned the secrets of the elves, she was chased and killed by the powerhouses of the elves. In the end, she was exhausted and fell into the canyon, and her whereabouts are still unknown. . 】

"Yes, with this robe, Marquis Rose's survivability and endurance can be further enhanced!"

Thinking of this, Lei Xiao didn't hesitate, and immediately handed the fifth-tier [Staff of the Forest Messenger] and the fifth-tier [Red Moon Robe] to Marquis Rose.

"The magic weapon of the fifth-tier township level and the armor of the fifth-tier township level?! This is what the lord... bestowed on his subordinates?!"

Looking at the splendid long wooden staff and the extremely dazzling red robe in his hand, the marquis of Rose, whose eyes were shocked to the extreme, needless to say how to set off a huge wave in his heart.

Excited and astonished, he couldn't help but crawled directly at Lei Xiao's feet, unwilling to get up for a long time.

The Marquis of Rose is naturally very clear about the preciousness of Tier 5 equipment.

The most important thing is that with the blessing of these two pieces of equipment, his strength will undoubtedly be greatly improved!

Even against the fourth-order senior powerhouse, or even the fourth-order peak powerhouse, they will remain invincible!

"Okay, this is just part of my meeting ceremony, it's nothing to worry about."

Leaning down again to lift up the burly and elegant man in front of him, Lei Xiao smiled faintly.

"Part?!"

Just before Marquis Rose stood up, before he could react.

Lei Xiao's heart twitched slightly again, and 20 magic scrolls rippling with faint energy fluctuations appeared on the table next to him.

"My lord, this is again...?!"

Looking at this sudden scene, Marquis Rose, who had not yet recovered from the excitement, swallowed involuntarily.

As a Tier 4 great magician, he was no stranger to these priceless magic scrolls, or the ultra-precious magic scrolls that only members of the royal family could obtain.

"This is 10 fourth-order advanced element defense enchantment scrolls, and 10 fourth-order absolute element defense enchantment scrolls. As for the function, I don't need to say more? It is enough for you to be in the digital fourth-order within a certain period of time. The fierce attack of the strong is more than enough."

Looking at Marquis Rose's stupefied expression, Lei Xiao continued to smile, waved his hand for the third time, and 20 magical potions surrounded by splendor appeared in front of the other party again.

Then he continued: "In addition, here are 10 Tier 3 Xingyue Charging Pills that immediately replenish mana, and 10 Tier 3 Stars Regenerating Pills that speed up the recovery of mana, which can further enhance your magic endurance."

After a pause, Lei Xiao said with a stern expression: "With these help, as long as you don't encounter a fifth-rank powerhouse, you will be fine, and if the three princes send troops to attack, I will also lead the troops to help. Under my protection, no one can do anything to you!"

"My subordinates are very grateful to the lord!"

Marquis Rose was already too excited, so he had to lower his head to Lei Xiao again.

At this moment, while kneeling at Lei Xiao's feet, Marquis Rose clearly understood in his heart.

The little golden dragon I took out was nothing compared to the generous reward from the lord.

More importantly, being able to join the lord's command is undoubtedly the most correct choice in my life!

"Now I finally fully understand why the lord can make the proud Princess Ariel, who is a royal family, willingly bow his head and surrender. Such a rich background is simply unimaginable."

After being shocked, the Marquis of Rose couldn't help sighing in his heart: "There is also the unknown and terrible catastrophe that may come at any time... It seems that this world is really about to change the situation, no, maybe with the tranquility before the storm It’s more appropriate to describe it.”

"At that time, I'm afraid something even more incredible will happen, right? And all I can do is to cooperate with the lord and prepare for everything as much as possible before the storm comes!"

Thinking of this, the Marquis of Rose took a deep breath, and said to Lei Xiao seriously: "Please rest assured, my lord, my subordinates are willing to put their hearts to the heart of your lord, and die!"

"Very well, I still have a few things that I need to communicate with you."

Next, Lei Xiao described the distribution of forces he currently controls with Marquis Rose.

"So that's the case. With the addition of the subordinate Lan Leng Castle, does the lord currently control a total of nine towns?"

After carefully listening to Lei Xiao's words, the Marquis of Rose nodded thoughtfully, and then said solemnly: "My lord, forgive my subordinates, with our current combat power, even if we simply fight against a prince in the east of Lengyan All the forces in the region will be seriously injured."