Chapter 18: The Plan
In the Royal Castle of Baynard, Edgar was talking with Albert and Rey.
"Your highness, is two hundred royal guards enough? If the intelligence is really right, the remnant forces of Duke George that secretly control the bandit dens must be eradicated! They are too dangerous if they escape," said Albert with a look of worry.
"Their main forces are led by Rufus and Viper, so I ordered Dan and Feiyu to attack them first," said Edgar, then he looked at Rey. "Do they need help to eradicate the bandit dens?"
Rey smiled."Your highness, I formulated the attack based on the intelligence that was given to me. If there was nothing wrong with the intelligence, I'm sure the royal guards could handle them. If something unexpected happens, it won't be too late to ask for help from our trusted allies. Asking for help from them now will increase the exposure of our secret operation."
Edgar was tapping his finger on his chair while he was thinking, then he looked at Albert. "How are the people that are spreading the rumors?"
"Your highness, our men are staring at them. They are still spreading the rumor that the bandits and people's hardships are caused by bad governance of the royal family. Those kinds of rumors started when you became the regent king, and the nobles aren't trying to suppress the rumor in their land."
Edgar smiled."There is only one choice for people if they have no other way to live: revolt. The remnant force of Duke George is pushing the people in that direction, and the nobles are watching from the sidelines and want to become fishermen. I must give the nobles a wake-up call."
Inside a bandit's den. A man was tied to a cross with bloody wounds and torn clothes. In front of him was a crazy-looking man.
The crazy-looking man was thin, had a long tongue, dark circles around his eyes, and dark lips. He was wearing black fitted clothes, armor, and arm guards. He was licking the blood from a dagger that stabbed and cut the man tied to the cross.
"Hmm, your blood tastes bad. You ruin my appetite." Viper stabbed the shoulder of the tied man and twisted it.
"Ahhhhh!" The man screamed in agony.
"Hahahaha! Scream! Scream more! Hahahaha!" Viper closed his eyes and listened to the scream. It sounded like a symphony to him. He was a hidden killer trained by a count who joined Duke George. His master was also killed by the king.
Viper clapped his hands and said,"Everyone, clap your hands! This man deserves our admiration! He betrayed us but refuses to say who he worked for!"
Everyone clapped, whistled, and laughed.
Viper looked at the man and licked his lips. "I admire your tenacity! But I'm curious if you can still keep it after you see my gift. Bring out my gift!"
A bandit leads a tied woman.
The woman had golden hair and was wearing a simple white dress. She was crying and biting her lips to prevent herself from howling as she saw her husband in a very miserable state.
The man tied to the cross cried when he saw his wife captured by the bandits.
"I-I'm s-sorry." He could only apologize. Calvin was ready to die when he decided to infiltrate the bandit den. His sister was killed by the bandits. Many lives were destroyed by the Black Snake Bandits.
The prince will send royal guards to destroy the bandits but he need intelligence. Calvin volunteered to become a spy because he saw the opportunity for revenge and the destruction of the snake bandits. Many people's lives would be saved once the bandit den was gone. He told his wife, Martha, the plan and told her to hide. He did not expect that his wife would be captured.
"Hahahaha! Now, hero! What will be your choice?! Your wife or your secret?! Choose!" Viper was playfully looking at Calvin while his long tongue was swaying.
Both the husband and wife were looking at each other. They were crying, feeling sorry for each other. They both resigned to their fates. They will not betray the prince. That was the only opportunity for their village and many other people to become free from the ravages caused by snake bandits. Even if they die, they will at least prevent the future suffering of families. They both lost a family member to the bandits. Martha was proud of her husband. Calvin was a hero.
"Attack!" Feiyu signaled the archers to attack.
The archers stood up on trees and started shooting arrows. Feiyu and the other guards were hiding on trees near the wooden wall of the den. He saw Calvin being tortured and did not betray them, even when his wife's life was being threatened. As an aura master, he could see the expressions of both husband and wife who were ready to die. The prince will definitely like to cultivate people like Calvin and Martha. He wanted to save both the husband and wife.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Several arrows were shot. They were just ordinary arrows. Magic arrows were not necessary for ants. The archers were so fast that many sentries and bandits on walls were killed. Bandits inside the stockade were looking at the show orchestrated by Viper. They did not notice the approaching royal guards.
"Archers remain on the wall and keep shooting, giving support where it is needed. Someone must keep shooting Viper with a magic arrow. Protect the husband and wife, and shoot anyone that tries to kill them. Others, free kill!" Feiyu ordered while moving.
They quickly approached the den. They applied aura to their feet, and they all jumped on the wooden wall.
Archers attacked first. Their arrows flew and the targets were all hit.
"Kill!" The other guards released their aura and jumped down. They charged to the bandits that still haven't recovered from shock.
An arrow that looked like a water beam was shot at Viper. He already noticed the royal guards when they used their aura to jump on the wall. He tilted his head and avoided the magic arrow. The arrow hit a bandit behind him and turned into ice. He moved forward to let himself be targeted with more arrows. He spread his hands and closed his eyes while avoiding the magic arrows. He had a smile on his face.
Boom! Boom! Fire Arrows kept being shot, but Viper avoided them with ease. His move was like a graceful dance.
"Crazy Bastard!" Cursed by the royal guard shooting magic arrows at Viper.
"Hihihihi, it's been a while since I heard this sound of battle. Hmmm, I smell the scent of death. My mind wants to run away from here, but hehehehehe," Viper embraced his trembling body. His face was smiling. His body was trembling from excitement!
"Ahhhh, my body moves on its own. It's been longing for a hearty battle that puts me on the edge of death. Hihihihi, it's really been a long time, hahahaha!" Viper laughed. He did not stop moving. His face was like a pervert. He licked his lips while he ran to the royal guards.
"Sick bastard! Die!" The royal guard had just cut a bandit when he noticed that Viper was moving toward him. He also heard what the crazy man was saying. He felt disgusted by the way Viper looked at him. He slashed his sword and attacked with a wind blade.
Viper was like a loach. He easily avoided the attack by doing some footwork and twisting his flexible body.
The guard attacked with another wind blade, but Viper dodged it with ease.
Viper was already standing in front of the guard.
The guard seriously looked at Viper as he added more aura to his sword.
"Hehehehe, Hihihihi!" Viper's body was trembling while laughing.
The guard swung his sword with a horizontal slash.
Viper was like elastic rubber. His upper body bent outward. He rotated his body as he moved forward, then his right hand grabbed the face of the guard.
Boom! The guard's head was smashed to the ground.
"Eeik!" The guard felt pain. It felt like a hammer smashed the back of his head. Blood flowed from his mouth. The nearby guards attacked Viper when they saw him nearly killing a guard. Guards wanted to smash that perverted face, but Viper easily avoided them. Magic skills and martial skills keep flying, but none of them touched Viper's clothes.
WATERFALL
A big flash of water came from the sky. It crashed where Viper was standing. He moved to his back.
"Retreat! You are not his opponent. Leave him to me. Heal the injured guard," Feiyu ordered. His long black hair was swaying as he looked at Viper. He has a handsome face and a calm expression.
He was actually moving toward Viper when they jumped down from the wall, but the man was cunning and moved away from him. He was delayed because he had to help Calvin. He gave his helmet to Calvin as added protection. He was concerned for the promising man that accidental debris to his head might kill him because he could not move.
"Hihihihihi, I was planning to play with your friends first, but you interrupted our fun."Viper licked his lips while looking at the handsome face of Feiyu."I will skin your face and use it to fool women! Hihihihi hahahaha!"
Feiyu moved into a palm stance and released his aura. He instantly moved in front of Viper and threw a palm strike at the pervert's face.
Viper slightly tilted his head, neck, and upper body to the side and twisted them like usual, which was effective against the guards.
"Puchi-" His cheek was hit and some of his teeth were thrown from his mouth. He flew a few meters away. Feiyu responded to his provocation not through words but through action!
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone