From Baron to Lord

“Of course, you can.” Allen’s answer was unexpected. “But I hope you don’t bring too many residents.”

“Thank you, Grand Duke.” Marquis Copper Mountain and Marquis Iron Lizard were overjoyed. They didn't expect Allen to be so generous. They were even more determined to leave some of their treasures here.

Anyway, they had obtained a duchy, so these treasures were no longer important.

A few days later, the envoy from the Radiant Empire finally arrived late…

But this was also Allen's fault; who told him not to stay put?

The envoy finally arrived at the Norton Kingdom, only to find that Allen had already returned, so he had to head to the Allen Duchy again.

This time there were no accidents. It was still Harry, whom Allen was familiar with. He had almost become Allen's exclusive envoy.

“Mr. Harry, long time no see.” Allen looked at Harry with a smile.

Harry’s eyes were somewhat complicated. The last time they met was when the undead of the Addis Empire were about to invade.

Allen had reported this news. At the time, they didn’t take it to heart, thinking it was just a small-scale war.

However, because they valued Allen somewhat, they sent some aid, which could be considered making friends.

This was still thanks to the Allen Duchy's gift of magic potions and the iron carriages, as well as Allen's legendary strength. Otherwise, the Radiant Empire probably wouldn't even know there was such a country.

But they didn't expect the Addis Empire's undead to be so crazy this time.

After all, this matter had passed for thousands of years. Even if they were undead, how much strength could they still have?

However, reality still slapped them in the face. In just a few days, the Ryan Duchy, the Jomelli Duchy, and the Hilton Duchy all suffered devastating disasters.

The Norton Kingdom was also destroyed, which they had never expected.

Seeing that the undead were further burning the flames of war, the Radiant Empire was also a little overwhelmed and planned to take action.

However, unexpectedly, the undead inexplicably ended their campaign.

Moreover, they actually learned that the Allen Duchy did not seem to have suffered much loss.

As their understanding gradually increased, they became even more surprised.

Turrets, shields, iron carriages, and even ten dragons – all of this happened in the Allen Duchy.

No matter what, it was not something a small duchy could possess, leaving them at a loss for words.

After all, they even thought that the Allen Duchy no longer existed.

After all, even the Norton Kingdom couldn't resist, let alone his small duchy.

They even felt sorry for the good things in the Allen Duchy, regretting why they didn't act sooner.

Chapter 439: Heading to the Radiant Empire

Before they had regretted for too long, they learned that the Allen Duchy was unscathed in this war.

Not only that, but they even had the spare strength to protect the Ryan Duchy.

Moreover, after the war ended, they directly went north and occupied the Hilton Duchy, the Jomelli Duchy, and the Norton Kingdom.

This shocked them greatly. After all, the Allen Duchy was at the forefront of the war, yet it didn't suffer any damage.

The power of those shields and turrets also frightened them.

Especially the ten dragons. Allen had inexplicably become a dragon knight before.

At that time, they thought Allen was lucky and had accidentally obtained a dragon.

But now, with ten dragons, even a fool would feel that something was wrong.

Moreover, they suspected that the end of this undead war was greatly related to the Allen Duchy.

After all, the timing they seized was too good, almost taking advantage of the end of the war to occupy those lands. The Radiant Empire wouldn't believe they knew nothing.

At the same time, they were very dissatisfied with the Allen Duchy taking advantage of the fire to rob and occupy the Jomelli Duchy, the Hilton Duchy, and the Norton Kingdom.

After all, they were all affiliated countries of the empire. Although they had all been destroyed, the Radiant Empire would decide what to do next.

The Allen Duchy had actually dispatched troops without authorization and occupied them, which had never happened before.

Frankly speaking, with the Allen Duchy's current strength and Allen's legendary realm, he deserved a kingdom.

But what they feared was not this, but that Allen's rise was too short.

In just a few years, Allen was almost at the level of a kingdom's ruler. What if it was a few more years?

Although the difference between an empire and a kingdom was not at the same level, they didn't think Allen could defeat them, but it was enough to make the Radiant Empire feel threatened. Harry looked at Allen, “His Majesty requests that you go to the imperial capital.”

“Oh?”

Harry's eyebrows twitched. This was somewhat unexpected. He didn't expect this situation.

Originally, he thought the best situation would be for the Radiant Empire to agree to Allen's occupation, be willing to appoint Allen as king, and assign the Hilton Duchy and the Jomelli Duchy to his command.

That would naturally be the best situation.

The worst would be the Radiant Empire severely reprimanding Allen and asking him to give up the territory.

As for punishment, there probably wouldn't be any. After all, Allen was also a legendary realm expert, the same as them. They probably wouldn't go too far.

If that kind of situation happened, there was no way, and he could only obediently do as he was told.

After all, the difference in strength between the Radiant Empire and the Allen Duchy was not something that a few turrets and shields could equalize.

But what did it mean to stand? There was no praise or blame, just asking Allen to go to the Radiant Empire's capital.

Allen naturally wouldn't think that the Radiant Empire was deliberately luring him over. The Radiant Empire wouldn't be so despicable. If they wanted to do something, they could just take action directly.

“Harry, what exactly does His Majesty mean?” Allen could only ask Harry.

Harry also shook his head, “Grand Duke, I don’t know either. However, many people within the Radiant Empire are dissatisfied with you. They have all said they want to teach you a lesson.”

Allen's expression changed immediately, and Harry quickly stopped speaking.

After a while, seeing that Allen didn't have any other actions, he boldly continued, “They are coveting the Allen Duchy's gift of magic potions and some technologies, wanting to take this opportunity to obtain these benefits.”

“Not only that, I'm afraid they are also after the turrets, shields, and ten dragons that the Allen Duchy displayed this time, right?”

Allen sneered. Harry didn't say anything, as this was not a glorious matter.

“Fortunately, some people in the Radiant Empire disagree. Our Duke Purgatory is one of them, willing to further strengthen cooperation with you.”

“Is that so?” Allen didn't expect this, but he knew that there was no free lunch in the world.

“I wonder what Duke Purgatory wants?”

Harry was a little embarrassed, “The Duke wants the Allen Duchy's turret and shield technology this time, as well as the gift of magic potions formula.”

“Hmph, Duke Purgatory has a big appetite!” Allen was a little annoyed.

Harry's expression didn't change, “Duke Purgatory promises that as long as Grand Duke Allen agrees, Grand Duke Allen will surely get what he wants.”

“Even if it fails, Duke Purgatory will divide a kingdom within his fief for Grand Duke Allen.”

“I'm afraid the area will shrink a lot, right?” Allen was unmoved.

“Please think more about it, Grand Duke. After all, you have many enemies now…” Harry was still trying to persuade Allen.

“Really? Even if I am a Legendary Two-Star?” Allen smiled.

“That’s right, even if…”

Harry stopped suddenly, “Grand Duke, you, what did you say?”

Allen released his aura, the aura of a Knight and Mage Legendary realm, shocking Harry.

“Heavens!”

Harry was completely dumbfounded. This was the Legendary realm, not something common.

The Legendary realm was enough to lead a kingdom. Even in the empire, the Legendary realm was a top-tier existence.

In the empire, the Legendary realm could even be granted the title of Duke.

The last time he saw Allen, he had just entered the Legendary realm. How long has it been now?

Only four months!

In just four months, Allen had broken through to the Legendary Two-Star realm. This was too scary!

Even the king of the Norton Kingdom was only a Legendary One-Star, and Duke Purgatory was only a Legendary Two-Star.

But Allen was not just a Knight Two-Star, but also a Mage Two-Star.

That is to say, he was now at the same strength as Duke Purgatory?

Harry was still a little dizzy. Allen was very satisfied when he saw this.

Although revealing his true strength would indeed scare them.

But so what?

After all, Allen was no longer the soft persimmon he used to be. The Legendary Two-Star realm was only slightly weaker than the Radiant Empire's top-tier combat power.

They would also think carefully because of Allen's strength.

If they were still like that, Allen would simply defect to other empires. They would definitely be very happy.

Of course, Allen would not do that unless absolutely necessary.

In that case, they would completely tear off their masks.

The Allen Duchy, a place where he had put in countless efforts, would probably not be able to be kept.

This was a lose-lose situation, and Allen didn't want to get to that point.

“Grand Duke, that…” Harry looked at Allen, a little hesitant.

“Don’t worry, I will go, but I need to arrange some matters for the Allen Duchy first.” Allen saw Harry’s thoughts and said to him with a smile.

Harry also breathed a sigh of relief, “Of course.”

Chapter 440: Reaching the Empire

“Okay, Mr. Harry, please go down and rest first. I'll go prepare.”

Allen left the main hall, flew into the air, and looked at Skywolf City below.

At this time, many days had passed, and there were fewer people in Skywolf City. The whole city seemed empty.