Chapter 71 Cleaning up the Forces

Lester and Tilly looked at each other, their eyes full of hostility and unwillingness. Both of them obviously understood what this contract meant to them and became a guarantee for their continued survival.

However, facing Ryan's strong pressure, the two also understood that this competition would be a life and death battle. No one gets off easy.

Ryan smiled, his cold gaze sending chills down their bodies.

He stood up, clapped his hands, and his voice was calm but full of threats: "I have given you a chance. Now, you can only choose one of you to leave alive."

As his words fell, the atmosphere became increasingly tense. Lester and Tilly stopped looking at each other and started angrily attacking each other.

The life-and-death fear made both of them lose their minds. Their wildness and desire for survival were completely aroused, and they no longer cared about any consequences.

"Go to hell!"

Lester roared and pounced on Tilly, slamming his fist down like a hammer and launching an attack almost subconsciously.

Although his strength is not as good as that of a knight, his burst of speed and power are enough to catch Tilly off guard in a life-or-death situation.

Tilly didn't hesitate at all, a fierce light flashed in his eyes, and he suddenly faced Lester's attack.

The two began the most primitive and bloody fight, with fists and kicks intertwined. Even the most basic fighting skills were left behind, leaving only the desire for survival and a stubborn devotion to each other. Hate.

While they were fighting, Ryan stood aside and watched quietly. He knew that by suppressing all the magic and spiritual power, only through this primitive method could the winner be finally decided.

Neither of them is willing to admit defeat easily, but in the end, only one can survive.

Ryan smiled slightly, his eyes as cold as ice: "The fun begins."

The bloody halo still flickered around Ryan, and the pressure in the air did not diminish at all. He no longer cared about the outcome of this battle.

He just needs a place that can afford his retreat, and the wealthy apothecary will even offer some small favors to the victor.

In the end, Tilly finally gained the upper hand with his more ferocious attacks. After a fierce collision, he seized the opportunity, quickly pushed Lester to the ground, put his knee on the opponent's chest, and suppressed him severely.

Lester's eyes were full of despair, but in the end he was still unable to break free from Tilly's fatal control, and his eyes gradually lost their luster.

Tilly gasped and stood up, standing next to Lester's body. His face was covered with blood and exhaustion, but his eyes shone with determination.

With trembling fingers, he took out the slave contract and glanced coldly at the dead old York. Then, he took a deep breath and held the contract firmly in his hands.

Ryan stood not far away, watching all this with cold eyes. He did not stop this life and death battle, but quietly observed and waited for the final result. Seeing Tilly stand up, Ryan raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a satisfied smile.

"Congratulations, Tilly." Ryan's voice was low and clear, "You won this life-and-death battle and survived."

Tilly was covered in blood and exhausted, but he still maintained respect and awe in front of Ryan. He lowered his head deeply and lowered his eyes, as if surrendering.

"Thank you, sir...thank you for the opportunity." Tilly knelt on the ground with a sincere tone and a look of gratitude on his face.

Ryan did not respond in a hurry, but walked slowly to Tilly and took out several bottles of potions and a robe from his arms. He lowered his head and handed the healing potion and a tinder robe with a mysterious luster to Tilly.

"This is a healing potion that can quickly restore your physical strength and heal your injuries. As for this tinder robe, it is an intermediate magic item that can enhance your resistance to fire and improve your magic defense. You won this life and death battle, and these should be the rewards you deserve."

When Tilly saw the bottle of healing potion and the tinder robe shining with mysterious light, his eyes couldn't help showing a touch of shock and gratitude. He took the potion without hesitation and drank it.

The effect of the potion was almost immediate. The wounds on his body healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the fatigue in his heart also dissipated.

The tinder robe made him feel a warm power flowing through his body, and his defense was immediately greatly improved.

"Thank you, sir. Tilly will never forget your kindness."

Tilly lowered his head, his eyes were deep, and his tone was firm, "I will definitely be loyal to you. You have given me new life."

Ryan nodded, with a hint of coldness in his eyes. "No need to say thank you, your life and death have already determined your future destiny."

He paused, his eyes swept over the body next to Tilly, and finally landed on him, "You have signed a slave contract. From now on, you will serve me. Loyalty is the only future you can fight for yourself."

Tilly lowered his head and responded, "Yes, sir."

"Tilly," Ryan said in a deep voice, "Old York's apprentice Arya must be eliminated. Because you are the only survivor, you must completely eliminate the threat."

Tilly nodded without any hesitation on his face. "I understand, my lord."

There was a trace of cruelty in his eyes. This life-and-death battle had made him fully understand that only by overwhelming everything could he have a chance to survive and gain real power.

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A few days later, Tilly returned to the manor in the Wiki Kingdom. Standing at the door of the manor, Tilly looked at the magnificent mansion in front of him, feeling complicated and excited.

Ryan's power deeply shocked him, and he himself also completely recognized his position from this bloody battle.

However, Ryan's plan was not over.

Ryan immediately began to arrange the next steps. He had promised that Tilly would be rewarded, but at the same time, Tilly must also contribute to Ryan.

After returning to the Kingdom of Wiki, Tilly began to eliminate all the apprentices of Old York with thundering means. Whether it was the enemies hiding in the dark or the apprentices who intended to rebel, Tilly ruthlessly eliminated them.

With the resources and support given by Ryan, Tilly's power grew rapidly, and his coldness and decisiveness made those who once depended on Old York not spared.

After bloody cleansing again and again, the power of the Kingdom of Wiki was completely cleared, and Ryan's power also expanded steadily in just a few months.

And Tilly, as Ryan's loyal slave and right-hand man, has decided to imprison the king and a series of nobles to death.

"From now on, you will be a sharp blade in my hand, Tilly."

Ryan said to Tilly, with a hint of majesty in his tone, "Remember, loyalty is your strongest power. You are only in your seventies, which is the age to dare to fight and fight, and it is possible that you will be promoted to a formal wizard in the future."

Tilly immediately knelt on the ground and expressed his loyalty to Ryan without reservation, "I will follow your orders and never betray you!"

No one would feel embarrassed to serve a noble formal wizard.