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Chapter 95: The Baron's Banquet

Sager Town.

At the Baron's mansion.

Todd Lackman clasped his hands together, looking worried.

His close attendant patiently served by his side—he was Todd's newly hired butler, named Charlotte, who knew how to please the Baron with his words.

Todd couldn't help but ask his attendant, "What should I do? My father has already sent word; the coalition forces are very likely to choose Sager Town as their camp. Once they discover my collusion with the Ember Nest, then..."

Thinking of his father's scarlet pupils, Todd couldn't help but shiver uncontrollably.

The attendant simply said, "You must make a choice now. You can choose to become the loyal servant of the evil dragon, or... a hero of your family."

"What should I do?"

Todd seemed to grasp at a life-saving straw.

The attendant said, "It's simple. The first step is to get rid of Hart and report the situation here to the family."

Todd gritted his teeth and said hurriedly, "Yes, yes, we must eliminate that scourge Hart, that traitor! He's the one who brought that red dragon here. If it weren't for him, how would I have ended up in this situation? That damned lackey!"

Perhaps hearing the rumors of war, Hart's surveillance of the Baron had become pervasive recently, and his actions increasingly arrogant, completely disregarding Baron Todd.

This made the Baron extremely displeased, and his hatred for Hart grew deeper. How dare this former slave trader, this humble human who once crawled at his feet, climb over his head?

The attendant timely suggested, "My Lord Baron, perhaps you need a banquet."

"Oh?"

"Hart is now so arrogant that he completely disregards you. He assumes that due to your concerns about the Ember Nest, you wouldn't dare to act against him. So you can invite him to a banquet and take this opportunity to eliminate him."

Baron Todd pondered for a moment, his clasped hands slowly lowering.

"Alright, let's do it."

"I'll make him understand who is the real master here."

A bloody gleam flickered deep in the Baron's pupils.

In the dimly lit hall, candle flames flickered.

The long table was filled with sumptuous dishes, with several soldiers standing guard nearby.

Hart and the Baron sat on opposite sides of the long table, with the attendant named Charlotte standing by.

Hart spoke first, laughing heartily, "My Lord Baron, did you call me over just to invite me to a sumptuous dinner? It seems that someone as proud as you has learned how to please others."

Baron Todd's pale face revealed a hypocritical smile, "You're right, Lord Hart."

He slowly stood up, straightened his clothes, and then walked behind Hart.

The attendant followed closely behind.

Hart seemed unaware of any danger, relaxing as he leaned back in his chair, saying smugly, "What, my dear Lord Baron, are you going to serve me dinner?"

Baron Todd came up behind Hart, a hint of scarlet appearing deep in his pupils.

"Yes, of course, it's time to dine—"

His tone was somewhat ferocious.

In an instant, Baron Todd pounced, sharp fangs biting toward Hart's neck.

Only by draining the blood of this ungrateful human could Todd alleviate his hatred; he wanted Hart to witness his own life slipping away.

"Crunch."

There was no familiar feeling of flesh and blood.

Hart didn't dodge at all. The neck that should have been soft and fragile was actually covered with hard crimson scales, directly breaking Todd's fangs.

Baron Todd's face twisted in anger, covering his mouth in shock, "How is this possible—"

Hart, having anticipated this, laughed wildly, "A pest lurking in the shadows like you, how could you understand the master's great power!

"Behold, this is the noble bloodline of the true dragon!"

Only then did Hart slowly stand up, turning around. His bulging muscles tore through his clothes.

It turned out that not only his neck but also both sides of his cheeks were covered with scales, just hidden by his hair. Even his eyes had turned into golden vertical pupils, and sharp claws had grown from his hands.

Baron Todd shouted, "Quick! Guards! Help me kill this monster!"

The soldiers standing guard immediately raised their spears, but instead of attacking Hart as Todd expected, they pointed their spearheads at Baron Todd.

A heavy shadow instantly covered Baron Todd's face, followed by uncontrollable anger, "Damn! You've betrayed me!"

"These lowly humans are indeed untrustworthy!"

He was so angry that he lost his reason and directly cast a spell at Hart.

"Melf's Acid Arrow!"

A bolt of acid shot toward Hart but was blocked by an invisible shield.

Baron Todd tried to cast a teleportation spell to escape but found that the area outside the room was filled with Whispering Flowers—a special material that suppresses magic. He couldn't pass through this space at all.

He became even more furious, thinking to himself, "There's a spellcaster too? This is a complete ambush, and the prey is me!"

"No, it's Charlotte!"

"You're the biggest traitor!"

Baron Todd angrily turned his head, only to find that the always humble attendant was now looking at him with contempt.

【Hypnotic Pattern】

Magical, eerie light flickered in Charlotte's hand.

Baron Todd immediately fell into a drowsy sleep, collapsing to the ground, sinking into a magical slumber.

Hart kicked the unconscious vampire spawn on the ground, happily saying, "Well done, Charlotte. This blood-sucking rat hiding in the dark isn't very strong, but he has too many ways to escape.

"It wouldn't be good if he escaped back to Northwind Fortress."

He chuckled, "Poor Lord Baron, thinking he had set a trap for me, but it turns out he's the prey himself."

Charlotte said from the side, "Lord Hart, about the reward you promised..."

Hart waved his big hand generously, "Don't worry, five hundred gold coins, not a penny less for you, plus the magical scrolls from the Baron's mansion. All the positions in Sager Town will be reserved for you, as long as you do your job diligently."

Hart was about to use a silver dagger to kill the vampire, but Charlotte hurriedly stepped forward to stop him.

"Don't kill him. Lord Langpu specifically instructed that he wants to study the vampire spawn carefully."

Hearing Langpu's name, Hart shuddered and sighed, "Tsk tsk, then this Lord Baron probably can't even seek death now."

When all was over, those guards also revealed their true identities.

——They were all members of the 【Magic Coin】 guild!

Including Vice President Mingyue, guild members Skyfire, Only Love Mage, Kabaliaba, etc., all of whom would become famous mage players in later generations.

Even the maid serving at the side was disguised by the Flying Witch.

These players fully utilized their advanced flattery techniques learned from the new era, providing a one-stop service of sweet words, quickly becoming the Baron's trusted aides and infiltrating the Baron's mansion.

The poor Baron Todd thought he had gained loyal subordinates not under the control of the Ember Nest, but he didn't realize they were players coming for his head.

Charlotte laughed heartily with hands on hips, "Haha, after completing this set of quests, our guild's assets are maxed out. From now on, Sager Town is the territory of our 【Magic Coin】 guild!"

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