Chapter 614: The Conqueror King

“In the name of the Blue Blood, let those who defame me be punished with the utmost penalty!”

Wu Ming stepped down from the tribunal. With another slash of his sword, he cleaved Andrew in two. Then, with an indifferent gaze, he turned toward Viscount Baler.

“You are the true Blue Blood—the reincarnation of the Blue Dragon and the heir of Taler I, the Earl William Wallace! I, Baler, and my entire family pledge to you eternal loyalty, never to betray!”

At this moment, the priests around the area were already proclaiming a divine miracle.

Soldiers, freemen, and even private troops of other nobles seemed to believe in this revelation, kneeling and bowing respectfully before Wu Ming.

Viscount Baler inwardly sighed, knowing he had no chance of turning the situation around, and immediately chose to surrender and admit defeat.

Behind him, Charles also lowered his proud head, filled with an unprecedented sense of defeat.

“You made one mistake in your oath!”

Wu Ming declared loudly, “I have no interest in the title of Earl of Blue Mountain, for I have inherited Taler’s legacy and am the true King!”

Behind him, Tana excitedly stepped forward holding a tray. At its center, resting on soft velvet, was a magnificent royal crown, its dazzling blue diamond shining brilliantly.

“From this day forth, I shall be crowned King!”

Before many astonished gazes, Wu Ming placed the crown of blue diamonds upon his head and proclaimed loudly.

“This… it truly is the crown of blue diamonds! That diamond cannot be fake! The ancient Proof of Kingship has chosen William—he is the new King!”

The Blue Bloods were rigid, traditional, and extremely strict about etiquette and bloodline.

Now, the ultimate rule and the purest bloodline had appeared before them!

What choice was there left, other than kneeling in worship?

“My King!”

Knight Jack, Awa, Malete, and many soldiers knelt first, followed by Tana, Baron Terry, and Baron Wilfer.

As more and more Blue Bloods chose to submit, Emma Lys stared at the crown atop Wu Ming’s head, her eyes burning with an indescribable intensity, and slowly knelt as well.

“The King of the Blue Bloods has finally arrived!”

If Viscount Baler’s submission had been initially forced by circumstances, his mindset had now changed. He now held a flicker of hope toward William.

With power secured, the influence of legitimacy was unparalleled.

“From this day forth, I shall be the Conqueror King! King William I, the Conqueror!”

Wu Ming looked upon all those who had submitted and declared, “I will form a true Blue Blood coalition and conquer the entire continent of Seer!”

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“…In the name of King of all the people of Windfly Plains, Leader of the Blue Blood nobility, Guardian of Howling City, Incarnation of the Ancient Sun and Moon, Supervisor of the Church, King of Kings, Reincarnation of the Blue Dragon, and Conqueror King William I… I command you, thieves who have occupied Eagle Fortress and Death Canyon, usurpers from the Highlands, to immediately leave this land, hand over the war criminals for our judgment, and compensate for the crimes you have committed. Otherwise, I shall bring my army to destroy you, pile your severed heads into hills, and make your souls tremble in the ninth circle of hell!”

Inside Eagle Fortress.

Garcia carefully read the letter in his hands, his expression complex: “Conqueror King William Wallace I?”

Below him, many Highland knights were equally outraged by the arrogant tone of the letter.

“This is outrageous! How dare he claim the title of King!”

A knight from the House of the Red Lion angrily cursed, unaware that around him, some knights and minor nobles who had recently defected to Viscount Garcia from Windfly Plains had already begun to subtly change their expressions.

“Sir Soros!”

Garcia called out, “As a local, tell us what you’ve heard.”

“As you command, my lord!”

A silent knight stepped forward. His skin was pale, and his blue veins were clearly visible, indicating a very pure bloodline.

“King William the Conqueror summoned all the Blue Blood lords of Windfly Plains to Howling City for a ceremony. He donned the crown of blue diamonds and gained the submission and loyalty of all the nobles present. Now, with an army of ten thousand, he is already on his way to Eagle Fortress.”

Sir Soros slowly explained.

“I have also heard of the legend of the crown of blue diamonds. To obtain it, the ancient conqueror Taler once attacked an entire city!”

Viscount Garcia said with admiration.

“In fact, it’s far more than that! Our territory in Windfly Plains is sufficient to establish a kingdom, but no Blue Blood has ever managed to do so because none possessed the Proof of Kingship. Now, it has appeared in the hands of King William I!”

Even Soros did not notice that when he mentioned Wu Ming, his tone had unconsciously become more respectful.

This subtle shift did not escape Garcia’s notice, and his brows furrowed slightly.

“The Proof of Kingship of Windfly Plains—the crown of blue diamonds, huh?”

He seemed to think of something amusing, and a strange smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: “If our family’s heir were here, things would become extremely interesting indeed!”

After the meeting ended, he ordered Sir Soros to reinforce the city walls in preparation for the invading army. After a while, when everyone else had left, Garcia’s expression turned extremely solemn: “Immediately send someone to request reinforcements from the family!”

Although he had a formidable castle, the natural barrier of Death Canyon, and five thousand soldiers, reconnaissance had revealed that the enemy had over ten thousand troops, and his own side’s morale was also in question.

Garcia clearly understood the importance of the Proof of Kingship, especially Taler’s crown of blue diamonds. Possessing it meant having the legal and rightful authority to rule all of Windfly Plains.

“Never would I have imagined that just as the Blue Bloods were about to collapse completely, such a change would occur!”

Garcia quickly wrote a plea for help with a quill pen, sealed it with wax, and handed it to a specialized pigeon keeper: “Send them to the Highlands immediately!”

After finishing all this, the hall was completely empty.

“Merlin!”

Garcia turned to one side, and a figure slowly emerged from the shadows—it was the mysterious mage from before.

“My lord!”

His voice was hoarse as he performed an ancient salute toward Garcia.

“Isn’t it ironic? Just days ago, I was locked in a bitter struggle with Sir Smith, doing everything I could to weaken the Highlands’ power, but now I can’t wait for my family’s army to arrive here immediately!”

Garcia gave a bitter smile: “This time, what future did you see in your crystal ball?”

“I cannot see it!”

Merlin shook his head: “This time… there is a more powerful mystical force protecting that King. All I can see is a thick fog!”

“A fog?”

“Magic alone cannot pierce through this fog. That, in itself, is a bad omen!”

Merlin’s voice was low and heavy: “My lord, you have made the right decision!”

…

At the same time, a mighty army bearing the emblem of a great blue dragon and a sword-and-shield insignia arrived at Death Canyon.

This was the strategic pass connecting the Highlands and Windfly Plains, flanked by steep cliffs on both sides, with only a narrow path in the center allowing passage.

Eagle Fortress stood at the very heart of this vital route.

In the past, with the Viscount of Eagle Fortress guarding this location, the Wellington family of the Highlands had found it nearly impossible to cross. But everything changed after the betrayal of the Viscount of Eagle Fortress.

The red lion flag now flew over Eagle Fortress, and shadowy figures of soldiers moved within the canyon.

“Set up camp first!”

Wu Ming looked at the army behind him and finally made the decision.

This campaign had seen him commit everything. Not only had he done so himself, but he had also forced many Blue Blood nobles to commit their last reserves. Viscount Baler, for instance, had brought a thousand men with him.

This army of ten thousand represented the final strength and elite of all the Blue Bloods.

However, the troops were still a mix and needed time to integrate. Launching a reckless attack into such a perilous location, even with weapons like wooden cannons, would result in heavy casualties and damage morale.

“Your Majesty, the Conqueror King!”

A rider approached—Viscount Baler.

“Your messenger has returned. Viscount Garcia has rejected your demand for surrender!”

He now seemed fully committed to Wu Ming, performing his duties with utmost dedication.

“That was expected. He is a lion from the Highlands—how could he easily submit?”

Wu Ming laughed heartily: “But my true target has never been him or those Highland soldiers!”

“What do you mean, my lord?”

Viscount Baler’s eyes lit up.

“Garcia came alone to Windfly Plains years ago without support from his family, so most of his forces are local knights and nobles of Windfly Plains. They grew up hearing the legends of the Conqueror King. The crown of blue diamonds holds immense significance in their hearts. Would they really be willing to fight against me?”

Wu Ming smiled slightly: “We must seize this opportunity and take Eagle Fortress in a single strike. Otherwise, we will face a long and grueling battle.”

In the past, with Eagle Fortress under the control of the Blue Bloods, the lion family of the Highlands found it extremely difficult to cross. But now, everything had changed.

Wu Ming was certain that the moment Garcia received news of his approaching army, he would immediately send for reinforcements from his family.

The Wellington family was a prestigious house of the Highlands, holding a dukedom, and their overall strength even surpassed that of Count Blue Tiger.

Once they fully mobilized and entrenched themselves behind Death Canyon, it would bring immense trouble to Wu Ming.

Therefore, he had to seize Eagle Fortress before all of that could unfold, cutting off the enemy’s access!

“How are my Watchers doing?”

Back in his tent, he dismissed everyone else and turned to Emma Lys alone.

“Using magical means and holy oil, we have created a group of knights, led by Karitan.”

The beautiful sorceress slightly bowed: “The Watchers are ready and await your command at any moment!”