CHAPTER 262: CHAPTER 111: NO MOUTH, DOESN’T THAT TAKE AWAY A LOT OF FUN?_2

So they don’t want to be deeply tied with the Golden Pansy Domain, leading to the Templar Order targeting them as well.

Of course, the merchant guilds in this world are not merely civilian commercial organizations; they also have their own military forces, which themselves can be considered an armed power.

But even such forces are somewhat apprehensive of the Templar Order. Lin Rui frowned slightly and asked, "Is the Templar Order very powerful?"

Lu Weite solemnly nodded and said, "It’s not a question of power or not. Their Grand Commander Richthofen von Wielubode is a Legendary Warrior. As early as two hundred years ago, he once led the Knight Order to help the Imperial Province Guard Army repel a Dragon Catastrophe."

"That time, a Tier Seven adult Green Dragon, accompanied by a horde of clan minions, advanced toward the heart of the Dragonbone Plain. The Dragon’s minions were deeply influenced by the Dragon’s aura, experiencing a draconization phenomenon. Not only did their bodies grow scales and claws, but their forms were also far larger than normal monsters. The overwhelming masses of Kobolds, Gnolls, Ogres, Tree Demons, Withered Wood Guards, Tree Demons, and Two-legged Flying Dragons managed to use insidious tactics to successfully ambush the human army’s left wing and were about to sweep through and encircle the entire human battle formation. With your rich battlefield experience, you can surely understand how dangerous this situation was. If the left wing collapsed, humanity would face a total defeat."

"But at this critical moment, it was precisely the Grand Commander of the Templar Order, Richthofen, who, with his courage and valor, stepped forward and after a fierce battle, beheaded the enormous head of the evil Green Dragon. Of course, some say he successfully tamed this Green Dragon and turned it into his mount, thus stabilizing the battle situation. It was in this battle that the Templar Order rose to prominence."

"There are various rumors about their rise. Some say they acquired wealth in the Dragon’s Nest, which could rival a nation’s treasury. Others say they found blueprints of a lost civilization in the Dragon’s Nest, which allowed them to create powerful War Machines."

"Lord Lin Rui, you have personally verified the power of these War Machines. Our chamber really doesn’t want to become cannon fodder in front of the powerful firepower of these War Machines."

Lin Rui glanced at the War Machines gradually returning under the knights’ operation in the distance and calmly said, "There’s a difference between might die and will definitely die. I’m sure you can weigh that clearly."

Lu Weite’s timid and cowardly demeanor disappeared instantly, and he patted his chest, promising, "Naturally, our Lusen Chamber of Commerce is reputable. How could we abandon our most precious friendship for some possible future danger? We’ll head to the altar immediately!"

This high-standard sacrifice has been the grand plan Lin Rui has been orchestrating since he transmigrated. It not only gathers countless wealth and efforts from the entire territory, but more importantly, it concerns the future hope and vitality of the whole domain!

This world is dangerous and cruel, filled with risks and killing intent everywhere. Lin Rui, merely going out for a trip covering hundreds of miles, was forced to stand against a ruthless ruler due to a conflict.

They blocked the entire territory’s living space and avenues for advancement. Explorers, if they don’t want to die due to these dangers that could arise at any time, must seize every opportunity to grow strong quickly to control their destiny and strive for a bright future.

So, for himself and all in the domain to survive, Lin Rui must hold firm in his beliefs. Anyone who dares to disrupt this grand plan will only meet one end—death!

Being able to become a director of the Lusen Chamber of Commerce, Lu Weite is naturally a shrewd person. His hesitation, caution, carefulness, and determination are all façades for personal gain. Therefore, after making his choice, he seemed completely unfettered and cheerfully gathered his men to set off.

Audrey, also with a smile, followed beside Lin Rui, pointing at the guild’s team and softly singing, "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine."

Lin Rui laughed, ruffling her smooth, soft hair, and said with a smile, "Enhancing Wisdom really is very useful. It seems this little head of yours is much sharper than before."

"Hehe, Daddy, you praising me like this will make me proud. But although Daddy is already so charming, if you were to kiss me, it would be absolutely perfect! Since we met, Daddy hasn’t kissed me even once."

Lin Rui sighed and turned to walk toward the knights who had successfully returned, saying, "It’s a pity. Most of that high Wisdom has been converted into a romantic brain, full of thoughts on how to seduce someone."

Audrey immediately became anxious, chasing behind Lin Rui and urgently said, "How is it seducing? Lord, I performed so well; don’t I deserve a kiss reward? Besides, why don’t you kiss me? Every time it’s me being proactive."

"Lord, slow down. Wait for me. Why? Do you perhaps not only like knights as your troops but also romantically?"

Lin Rui gasped, feeling a toothache, thinking if he didn’t manage her, who knows what astonishing words she would come up with.

Hence, Lin Rui stopped and pinched her cute cheek, saying, "If you didn’t have this mouth, perhaps you would have dethroned the Goddess of Fortune long ago. Haven’t you heard of my mute bride?"

Audrey widened her eyes and said, "Without a mouth, wouldn’t that lack a lot of fun? How about kissing, not to mention..."

Lin Rui immediately lowered his head, stopping all her words at her lips.

Audrey’s whole body stiffened instantly, her already wide eyes not blinking at all, her clear eyes reflecting the gentle golden sunlight and the rueful face inches away.

After just a brief moment, Lin Rui released Audrey’s rigid shoulders and asked, "Is this enough? Hanna and Jilun Tower could restrain you, and now you’re really without taboos!"

Audrey’s fair, pretty face was instantly tinged with a delicate blush, like the blooming crabapple under the sun. Her mind was blank; just now... was real? Lord... kissed me!?

Ah~ there’s a little deer prancing in my heart!

Love is indeed sweet, or is it Lord’s lips that are sweet?

Her mind had momentarily failed, unable to discern; she should have another chance to investigate thoroughly.

Oh? Where’s Lord?

At this moment, Lin Rui was already standing before the returning War Machine: Scorpion Roar Type II, driven by the knights.

Standing close to this gigantic War Machine delivers a much more overwhelming visual impact than viewing from the sky, with its heavy, intricate, massive industrial presence looming with a sense of oppression.

These three War Machines each are over twenty meters tall. Simply a number may not leave a strong impression on an ordinary person.

The length of a fifth-generation heavy fighter on the Azure Star is twenty-one meters, standing upright equivalent to a seven-story building! Even taller than a Gundam by one to five meters.

Thus, each of these three War Machines is larger than humanoid combat mecha, standard large heavy combat machinery.

More commendably, they lack a plethora of miscellaneous components, freeing up a lot of space, with each War Machine capable of carrying six knights on its back.

The reason the Templar Order could quickly reach nearby the battlefield was precisely because they rode these War Machines.

Lin Rui could already imagine the future battle scenes in the Golden Pansy Domain: the high-speed, racing War Machines reaching the combat zone, the fully armed Heavy Knights gripping swords, halberds, axes, and hammers instantaneously disembarking to the ground, charging swiftly and violently into the Green Tide or monster hordes, smashing countless monsters airborne with Warhammers and long halberds shining with Spiritual Energy, while the War Machines in the rear unleash violent metal storms to provide powerful remote support to the knights.

Subsequently, Lin Rui leapt onto Death’s Claw, preparing to thoroughly study the attributes of this War Machine: Scorpion Roar Type II during the journey.