Mystery: The arrival of the new Black Emperor

Just like the description in the notes, there were shriveled or fresh corpses hanging on a huge tree.

It can be seen from the fresh corpses that the people who were hung had suffered inhuman torture during their lives.

It is said that this kind of pain, resentment, fear and other emotions can please higher-level demons.

Hobert simply counted more than two hundred corpses hanging on the tree, making the towering tree creak.

Seeing this scene, although Hobert had some opinions about the gods, he still fully affirmed the role of the Zhengshen Church.

Without the attack of the Orthodox Church, many places might be like the domain of the Teutonic Viscounts. The people would be numb and dull, and there might be countless such big trees covered with corpses.

When he came to the tree, Knight Keton dismounted, knelt down devoutly, and then introduced to everyone with some pride that there was such a "sacrifice tree" in his territory. Unfortunately, he only hung more than thirty of them now. corpse.

For this reason, he said that he would work harder and strive to hang a hundred corpses as soon as possible.

While Hobert was talking to him, he took away a hair from his clothes while he was not paying attention: You don't have this chance, because I will kill you tonight.

As for the hanging corpses that were not related to Hobert, why would Hobert do this?

Because Hobert had been beaten in Backlund and was so angry that he had nowhere to vent.

Finally, we arrived at the Teutonic Viscount's mansion. The Viscount, who was in his prime, greeted Hobert at the door very politely. He also secretly glanced at Helen, who was dressed as a maid, and felt in his heart that Hobert was very lucky. .

The banquet started in a harmonious atmosphere. It was not until Grover came to join the banquet that the atmosphere immediately became subtle.

Grove deliberately approached Hobert, wandering twice in front of Hobert as if provoking him.

He sneered: "I heard that Baron Hobert is going to take over all the land in the territory under the name of the Lord's Mansion?"

"That's right," Hobert certainly didn't give him a good look: "It's just to prevent knights like you from running rampant in the countryside!"

"You are trying to smear the dignity of the nobles! It will not end well!"

But Hobert smiled and said: "Your son is now my manservant!"

"You..." Grove drew his sword and was about to rush forward to fight Hobert. Fortunately, Teutonic blocked him and the two did not fight at the banquet.

After Grove left angrily, the atmosphere of the banquet became harmonious again, as if the episode just now had never happened.

Of course, this kind of harmonious banquet is basically talking nonsense.

When the banquet was about to end, Teutonic expressed his hope that Hobert could take action to clean up the monsters in the lake.

After Hobert beat the fish-headed crocodile-bodied beasts so that they did not dare to go to Jeffrey Town, the fish-headed crocodile-bodied beasts began to attack the Teutonic town one after another.

Holbert laughed, neither agreeing nor rejecting.

The banquet ended in such a harmonious but estranged and ineffective atmosphere and conversation.

After Hobert and his party said goodbye, they rode away leisurely on their horses.

It was still the Keton knight who sent them to the dock.

On the pier, there were several well-dressed men waiting there. The leader was in his thirties, with black hair and unruly eyes. No matter how he smiled, he always seemed to be smiling evilly.

Knight Keton quickly dismounted and knelt on the ground in front of the man: "Mr. Arlin!"

Mr. Yaerlin, who had a wicked smile on his face, didn't even look at Kerton. Instead, he said to Hobert: "I brought you a gift."

He stretched out his hand to show the gift in his palm, which was an exquisite wooden box with a devil's pattern engraved on it.

Hobert did not dismount: "Is the Demon Family showing favor to me?"

"It seems you know something about us!" Yaerlin said with a bad smile: "This is a gift from the great 'Abyss' to you, you are the one chosen by Him!

"Cheer! The 'Abyss' will return to the earth!"

Hobert smiled: "Sorry, I am a devout believer in the Mother Earth!"

After saying that, he bypassed Yaerlin and others and came to the dock. While watching Yaerlin and others, he got on the boat.

Arlin caught up and continued to give gifts, and they just stood there and looked at Hobert with a smile that made people's hearts tremble.

At this time, the town residents, who looked like zombies, came to the dock and knelt down to Hobert and cheered.

This made Hobert wonder if he had been tricked by some high-level demon?

But he checked his spirituality and spirit many times and found no problems.

Until the boat reached the center of Full Moon Lake, the demons and demon believers on the dock were still watching Hobert.

Hobert was also staring at them. Suddenly, he felt that his pocket was a little tight. While staring at the dock opposite, he stretched out his hand and took out a delicate small wooden box with a devil's face engraved on it. pattern.

It was the small wooden box in Yaerlin's hand.

"Fuck!" Hobert almost missed it and let the wooden box fall into the cabin.

He glanced at Yaerlin on the dock again. Although Yaerlin could no longer see his face clearly, he could still feel his evil smile.

Helen on the side said: "I really can't believe that you actually have a demon inside, and you actually let these demons give you gifts as soon as they see you."

The most nervous person just now was actually Helen. There had been some conflicts between the "Gnosis Society" and people from the Demon Family before. She just thought those people on the dock were coming for her.

Hobert smiled and said, "Since you like it so much, I'll give you this gift."

"I do not want."

"Here you go, you're welcome!"

Helen showed a nice chuckle and hummed shyly and cutely: "Don't try to lie to me, this gift must not be a good thing! Otherwise you wouldn't give it to me."

"Since you don't want it, then I'll throw it away!" After saying that, Hobert threw the small box into the lake and watched it sink into the water.

Helen also noticed that this gift was unusual, and she asked with some concern: "Would you like to ask Ms. Monica to help?"

"No need." Hobert smiled and said, "I'm not afraid of the 'Abyss' coming!"

"Lie." Helen said with a smile, "You are obviously starting to get scared."

Then she asked: "What is the abyss?"

"I will tell you after you become the official Beyonder captain of Jeffrey Territory and make great contributions to me." Hobert said, looking at the lake thoughtfully.

He was a little strange, why did the devil say: The abyss chose him?

In addition to being a real existence, the abyss symbolizes the source of all evil and the place of depravity. It is also the name of the "devil" path sequence 0.

Hobert didn't know whether the devil was talking about the place Abyss or the character "Abyss".

No matter what the expression was, Hobert felt strange. He had never come into contact with a "devil" or something in the "abyss" path before, so how could the "abyss" give him a gift!

That oil painting!

Hobert suddenly thought that according to the records in the "Notes of Colin Antegonus", the oil painting was obtained from a family of demons in the southern continent.

Thinking of this, Hobert said to everyone: "I remembered something important and I have to go back first!"

Before anyone could agree, Hobert had disappeared from the wooden boat.

After a second or two, the space in Hobert's bedroom suddenly became unreal. Hobert stepped out of the illusion and took a look at the oil painting hanging on the wall.

It's still the same landscape painting, nothing has changed.

Hobert sat in his chair and continued to think about what was going on?

Suddenly he was inspired and glanced at the table beside him. At some point, a small wooden box appeared in the center of the table beside him, with a devil's pattern engraved on it.

Hobert was not as surprised this time as he was last time. He looked at the wooden box carefully, and then used his own way of praying to himself to enter the "State of Disorder" and inspect the small wooden box with his real vision.

It looked like an ordinary small wooden box and did not reveal any evil aura.

Returning to the real world, Hobert simply opened the small wooden box. Since the small wooden box was fixed on him, it was better to take the initiative to investigate instead of turning a blind eye.

Inside the small wooden box is a simple ring engraved with a devil's head. Perhaps due to its age, the platinum ring has become somewhat black.

Hobert did not touch the ring. He entered the "Land of Disorder" again and observed the ring with "real vision".

Under the "real vision", the demon on the ring seemed to come to life. Although it only had an avatar, its expression was sometimes ferocious, sometimes angry, and sometimes roaring.

Hobert did not dare to take the ring to the "Land of Disorder" because he was afraid that it was a trick of the "Abyss" to seize the "Land of Disorder".

Although the probability of "Abyss" knowing that he is the master of "State of Disorder" is very small, what if the other party knows through some means?

In addition to being representatives of evil, "devil" and "devil" are also known for their cunning.

Hobert had never dealt with demons before, so of course he had to be careful.

Back in the real world, Hobert didn't even mean to touch the ring. He covered the box, put it in a locked drawer, and locked the drawer.

He knew that an ordinary lock would definitely not be able to lock this box or this ring, but this way he could feel at ease.

As for why "Abyss" gave Hobert this ring? He planned to investigate it tonight.

Because of the protection of the "State of Disorder", Hobert is not afraid of the "Abyss". Today's "Abyss" may still be the "Demon King" Fabuti of the Second Age.

Speaking of the eight ancient gods, except for the "Demon King", they have all fallen. Although the "Ancestor of the Blood Race" and the "Dragon of Fantasy" are dead, they have fallen after all.

Only Fabuti had no clear information showing that He had fallen. Instead, Hobert still remembered that in today's Fifth Age, He was still operating as the "dark side of the universe."

This should be an ancient god who cherishes his life and understands the essence of "Gou". Hobert feels that he will not mess around.

After letting out a long sigh, Hobert took out a note from his pocket.

This was something Grover secretly gave to Hobert when he entered the restaurant and wandered around twice in the Teutonic Viscount's mansion.

Hobert opened the note and looked at it. The content above was Grove's previous proposal for the Teutonic Viscount: the first was to use Hobert as an unstable factor to ask for the king's assistance; the second was to use Hobert's power. Fight against the demons that have long been out of control in the territory of the Teutonic Viscount.

After reading it, Hobert burned the note with spiritual fire: "This is a good counselor!"

The note was both a report to Hobert and a request for credit.

Hobert thought about it for a while, and realized that these two strategies were equivalent to "empty wolves" for the Teutonic Viscount. They didn't pay much cost, but they were likely to get huge benefits.

For Hobert, he can go to the other side of Full Moon Lake to fight demons at will in the future, and he no longer has to worry about the Teutonic Viscount's territorial awareness.

As for the king's assistance, Hobert pursed his lips and smiled. Of course, the more assistance, the better.

Then Hobert came to the study and wrote a letter to Bishop Simpson, talking about his experiences in the Teutonic Viscount territory, and asking Simpson for more detailed information about the South Colson Demon Family.

After another long while, Xier and the others rushed back.

Facing their worried looks, Hobert told them: "It's okay, go and do your business!"

Syl and Kerwin were unable to help, and Hobert was not sure about letting Helen help, so he simply lied and claimed that the problem had been solved.

Several people were about to leave when Hobert stopped Kerwin again: "Follow me to the main hall."

Seeing that the lord was going to deal with government affairs again, Siel and Helen were completely relieved.

Arriving at the main hall, Hobert said, "I have an errand to send you."

Kerwin said excitedly: "Please tell me."

Generally speaking, when Sir Alex sends someone on an errand, it is a sign that he wants to be reused.

"Go to Bugas City or Grana Port and hire a group of carpenters and decoration workers." Hobert said: "After a while, the territory will need a large number of decoration workers and carpenters. If they are unwilling to come, just hire them." The salary is adequate.”

Kerwin nodded: "Yes!"

"Go to Philip to collect 500 gold riso, take the boat rented by Schier, and set off this afternoon."

Hobert had previously asked Schier to rent a boat in Bugas City to guide Monlisa and her party, and the boat had been docked at the port.

"Yes!" Kerwin shouted again energetically, turned around and left.

"That's right." Hobert stopped him: "Go and call Grove's son."

Just after Kerwin left, Allen came to report: "Sir, Wayne is back."

Hobert quickly called him in, and Wayne happily met with Hobert and reported his general experience of buying a boat.

The boat was easy to sell, but it took several days to recruit a crew.

They are all brand-new steamships. According to Hobert's requirements, one cargo ship with a displacement of about 800 tons, and four passenger ships that can carry 32 passengers.

Hobert was very satisfied with the errands done by Wayne. After listening to the report of the accompanying financial personnel, he named Wayne a "Shipping Knight" on the spot!

Wayne was so happy that he forgot all about the fatigue of this period.

Hobert said: "After a night's rest, you have to make another hard trip to Grana Port to purchase a batch of decorative materials. I will ask Roy to send you the list later.

“As for the passenger ships, one goes with Corwin, and the other three go to Grana Port, one to Bugas City, and one to Feneport City.

"Whether there are any passengers or not, stay in the port for a day and a night and then go back."

Wayne wondered: "But, but we don't have the relevant procedures."

"There is no need for relevant procedures! Someone will naturally bring us the procedures after a while." Hobert smiled and said: "If we can start a dispute with the port staff and attract people to watch the fun, I will also give the captain a reward!

"By the way, there must be a conspicuous banner on every ship: South Colson, Jeffrey Town welcomes you!"

Wayne didn't understand what Sir Alex was trying to do. He was stunned for a few seconds and then reacted after being prompted by Schier's winks: "Yes!"

Let Wayne go to rest first. After a while, Kerwin brought three people. Because the Lord didn't tell clearly which son he was calling, Kerwin brought all three of Grove's sons.

After sending Kerwin away, Hobert looked at these three people. Grove's eldest son was called Archie. He was tall and round, with a long beard like a rude warrior.

The second son is called Edgar, and he is also very tall, but he has not yet grown a beard.

The third son, Dennis, is still a teenager. He is thin and not as tall as his two older brothers.

But only Dennis glared angrily at Hobert and dared to look at him, while Archie and Edgar knelt down and showed sufficient obedience.

Hobert said: "I need two servants recently. Archie and Edgar should stay with me as servants. As for Dennis..."

"Hobert Jeffrey! You are insulting the knight..." Dennis only shouted halfway before Edgar quickly covered his mouth.

Archie quickly apologized: "Sir, don't be surprised if the child can't speak."

Dennis broke free from Edgar's hand: "You are afraid of him, but I am not afraid..."

Hobert smiled and said: "Since you are so talented, you can also stay and be my manservant!"

So the news quickly spread throughout the town. The defected Grove made the lord who went to the banquet angry, so the lord just came back and made all the sons of Grove to be his male servants to vent his anger.

Grove on the other side naturally cursed again. While scolding with Grove, the Teutonic Viscount trusted Grove more and more.

But in order to prevent Grove from being blackmailed by Hobert with his son, the Teutonic Viscount gave Grove five beauties and hoped that Grove, who was almost fifty years old, would soon give birth to a child in Teutonia who could inherit his current family. karmic children.

At ten o'clock in the evening, Hobert received a reply from Bishop Simpson. The bishop said in the letter: "As far as we know, the power of the Blood Worship Cult is entrenched in five adjacent territories including the Teutonic Viscount, Baron Eugene, and Baron Felix. .

"They are mainly members of the North family. It is said that there is a demigod sitting in charge, but it is not clear in which area.

"There are also some members of the Andrelade family. The specific distribution of the members of the two families is not clear, but there are at least three sequence 5s."

Hobert asked the kitchen to bring raw meat to entertain the big dog from the spirit world, which was already lazing, while pondering the opponent's strength.

If it was at Sequence 6, Hobert still felt that he couldn't afford to offend him, but after being promoted and acquiring several Level 1 sealed objects, Hobert became more courageous and felt that he could go to the other side to kill someone. .

After nightfall, Hobert put on a pair of compact and neat clothes, took the magical items and sealed objects with him, and entered the spirit world under the "navigation" of the "Faceless Man Necklace".

What Hobert was looking for was the knight of Keton who led him today. It only took a second or two for Hobert to come out of the spirit world and see Keton worshiping devoutly before a statue of a devil.

Keton was shocked when he saw Hobert: "Sir..."

Hobert deliberately did not change his appearance or wear a mask. He needed to distinguish the two identities of Baron Hobert and the "God's Favorite".

Not only does he differentiate himself, but he also allows others to differentiate.

Keton seemed to realize something and jumped to the weapons rack to get the sword. Hobert stepped forward and slit Keton's throat with a knife.

As blood spurted out with a "squeaking" sound, Hobert kicked the devil's statue down, sat on a chair nearby, and watched Keton die in pain as he tried his best to cover his neck.

Then Hobert began to use the "Psychic Chalice" to channel: "What do you know about the residence and strength of the members of the Blood Worship Cult."

"..."

After reciting silently seven times, Hobert saw the residences of the Blood Worship Cult members.

Their residence is easy to identify, as there are either words written in blood on the walls, or heads piled in front of the door.

As for their strength, Keton's knowledge is very vague. He only knows that some can use curses, some like to kill people, and some can become huge and become "demonized" monsters.

Hobert thought about it for a while, and the one who could turn into a "demonized" monster should be a Sequence 6.

Then he discovered that among these people, there was no Yaerlin who appeared on the dock today.

However, Hobert did not continue to ask because it was too late. When he first started channeling, the demons probably sensed that someone was threatening them.

If you don't go quickly, you may not be able to catch a single demon.

The "travel" just finished cooling down, and Hobert stepped into the spiritual world again and came to the residence of the Sequence 6 named Atwood.

The door of this "devil"'s house was piled with human heads, some of which were still "fresh", while some had only skeletons left.

Seeing that the other party's door was open, Hobert quickly jumped onto the roof, and sure enough he saw a figure escaping quickly not far away.

He may have felt that the danger was very close to him, and he "demonized" himself while running away.

Hobert immediately caught up with Flash and Low Fly: "Chaos!"

Although the "demon" also has strong defense against attacks in the spiritual realm, Hobert is one level higher than him, so Hobert's "chaos" made the demonized Atwood make a stupid choice.

He kicked open the door of a house next to him, ready to add a few of his "collections"!

Hobert has already caught up: "Holy light!"

Knowing that he was dealing with demons, Hobert put on the "Light Priest Ring".

A huge beam of light fell, swallowing Atwood completely.

After the strong light passed, Atwood screamed and fell to the ground. The goat horns on his head, ears, nose, shoulders, and legs all melted to varying degrees, making him look like a wax man who had begun to melt.

The attack of "Holy Light" really has a bonus on demons!

Hobert was about to step forward and chop off the "demon"'s head with a knife, but he suddenly stopped because he found that he was surrounded.