Chapter 40: Killing Baron Carter! Kingdom Investigation Team?

A few days later.

The night was like ink.

A hidden valley a hundred miles away from Vanguard Valley.

This was the ambush location chosen by Martina.

The valley had steep mountain walls on both sides, with only a narrow passage in the middle, which was the only way from New Moon Town to the gold mine direction.

Roko, Hart, Fula, and Martina were all hiding in the dense forest on one side of the valley.

Behind them were fifty elite knights under Hart's command.

And nearly two hundred soldiers led by Bloodaxe, Joven, Luoen, Bake, and others.

Everyone was wearing worn-out leather armor, their faces covered with black cloth, and their weapons were varied, looking no different from real horse bandits.

On the other side of the valley, a force of over five hundred men was also lurking.

That was the elite knights personally led by Roko's Seventh Uncle Baron Leo and Twelfth Uncle Baron Ban En!

After receiving Roko's emergency distress letter, the two uncles immediately realized the seriousness of the problem.

The temptation of the gold mine was too great; Carter uniting with Ao Ge Si and Wei Er Ke was entirely possible.

They made a decisive decision, gathered the most elite forces under their command again, and rushed over day and night.

And they fully agreed with Martina's plan to disguise as horse bandits and strike first!

"They're here!"

The scout lurking in the front responsible for reconnaissance returned silently, bringing news.

Everyone held their breath and gripped their weapons tightly.

In the darkness, the sound of horse hooves and wheels rolling over the ground could be vaguely heard.

A massive team was slowly entering the valley.

The light of torches illuminated the outline of the team.

Walking at the front was Baron Carter's troops, with clear banners.

In the middle were the reinforcements sent by Baron Ao Ge Si, with equipment clearly more refined.

Bringing up the rear were Wei Er Ke's men, appearing somewhat scattered.

The three teams added up to over two thousand people, stretching for a long distance.

Baron Carter rode on a tall horse, a look of certainty on his face.

He seemed to have already seen the gold mine beckoning to him, and the scene of Roko kneeling and begging for mercy.

The two Great Knights sent by Baron Ao Ge Si appeared somewhat arrogant, seemingly not taking this operation seriously.

Wei Er Ke's butler complained in a low voice beside him about the bumpiness of the journey.

They were completely unaware that the shadow of death had already shrouded the entire valley.

Martina hid behind Roko, her small hand clutching Roko's clothes tightly, her pure white eyes flashing with nervous yet excited light.

"Now!"

Following Roko's order.

"Kill!"

Hart let out a low roar, like a thunderclap on flat ground!

He was the first to rush out, the aura of the peak of Great Knight erupting without reservation!

Fifty elite knights disguised as horse bandits followed closely, like arrows in the dark night, stabbing straight into the heart of the enemy army!

On both sides of the valley, a large number of ordinary soldiers disguised as "horse bandits" rushed out, shouting!

Arrows were like rain, crossbow bolts pierced the air!

The shouts of killing shook the sky!

Baron Carter's coalition army was instantly stunned!

They never dreamed that they would encounter such a large-scale, fierce "horse bandit" in this kind of place!

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

"It's horse bandits! Protect the Baron!"

The team instantly fell into chaos.

Hart's goal was very clear, which was the enemy's knights!

He was like a tiger entering a flock of sheep, his longsword dancing, every strike taking away the life of a knight!

Fula also followed Hart and rushed out, her petite figure exceptionally agile on the chaotic battlefield.

Her strength at the peak of Knight allowed her to almost crush ordinary soldiers and Knight Reservists!

Pale red flame-like Battle Qi was added to the longsword in her hand.

Every strike could easily tear through the enemy's armor!

Bloodaxe, Joven, Luoen, Bake, and others also led their men, shouting and rushing toward the enemy.

For them, killing the enemy meant merit, meant a better life!

On the other side, Baron Leo and Baron Ban En also launched an attack at the same time!

The two barons personally led the charge, and the knights under their command were more elite, with better equipment!

Their addition completely crushed the resistance will of Carter's coalition army!

The battlefield turned into a one-sided slaughter!

The three Great Knights sent by Baron Ao Ge Si tried to organize resistance, but were soon entangled by Baron Leo and Baron Ban En personally.

Both were Great Knights, but the Raymond family's heritage and actual combat experience were clearly superior!

Baron Carter looked at everything before him in horror under the protection of his personal guards.

"How could this be? Where did so many horse bandits come from?"

He couldn't understand why the plan turned out like this!

Captain Xi Meng fought to protect him, already covered in wounds.

"Baron! Retreat quickly! We can't hold on!"

Baron Carter looked at the "horse bandits" harvesting the lives of his men like cutting melons and vegetables, looking at those fearless charges, his heart filled with fear.

He wanted to escape!

But there were enemies in all directions!

In the chaos, Hart noticed Baron Carter trying to escape.

He killed the last resisting knight in front of him, his gaze locked onto Carter.

Roko stood on high ground, coldly watching the battlefield.

He saw Baron Carter's fat face twisted with fear.

He also saw the eyes full of resentment and unwillingness when looking in his direction.

Roko's original idea of just severely damaging Carter and making him lose his threat completely changed.

This kind of person, as long as he is alive, is a disaster.

To cut the weeds, one must remove the roots.

He raised his hand and made a simple throat-slitting gesture.

Hart understood.

He didn't hesitate, his figure like lightning, rushing to Baron Carter's front in a few leaps.

"Protect the Baron!"

Captain Xi Meng roared and met Hart, trying to block him.

But in front of Hart, who was at the peak of Great Knight and unscathed, his resistance was futile.

Pfft!

The longsword easily pierced Xi Meng's chest.

Baron Carter widened his eyes in horror, watching Hart's cold sword edge slash toward him.

"No!!!"

Pfft!

A fat head flew into the sky, blood spraying!

Baron Carter, this lord who had been acting like a tyrant in New Moon Town for many years, died under the blade of "horse bandits."

With the commander dead, Carter's coalition army completely collapsed!

The remaining soldiers and knights either knelt to surrender or fled in all directions.

The battle ended quickly.

The valley was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Baron Leo and Baron Ban En walked over, their knights quickly cleaning the battlefield, dealing with corpses, and collecting spoils.

"Roko, well done."

Baron Leo patted Roko on the shoulder, seemingly unaware of Baron Carter's death.

Baron Ban En looked at Baron Carter's head on the ground, his brows locked.

"Roko, you killed him."

Baron Ban En's voice was low.

Roko nodded, his expression calm.

"Yes, Twelfth Uncle, I think this is necessary."

Baron Leo only then noticed that the head on the ground was actually Baron Carter's.

So, he immediately put away his smile.

"Lad, you actually killed that old lizard Carter?"

"Do you know what killing Carter means?"

"War between nobles has the rules of nobles."

"Like this, dying unclearly in the hands of 'horse bandits', especially after he just had a conflict with you..."

"The high-level Kingdom will definitely send people to investigate!"

Baron Ban En added.

"Once it is found out that it was our action, even if the family comes forward, it will be very troublesome, and may even affect the Raymond family's reputation and pioneering in New Wind Province."

Roko looked at his two uncles and said seriously.

"Seventh Uncle, Twelfth Uncle, I understand the risks involved."

"But leaving Carter alive, he will sooner or later become our threat again."

"Since we have already taken action, it is better to solve it cleanly at once."

"As for the Kingdom's investigation..."

A cold light flashed in Roko's eyes.

"I will be prepared."

Leo and Ban En looked at each other, both seeing a hint of helplessness in the other's eyes, but also a hint of appreciation.

This nephew was more decisive and ruthless than they imagined.

"Alright, since it's already done, then find a way to wipe your butt clean."

Baron Leo sighed.

"We will help you handle the battlefield traces, making all this look more like a perfect robbery by horse bandits."

"However, Roko, you must come up with a plan to deal with the Kingdom's investigation as soon as possible."

"The people from the investigation team are likely directly from the Royal Capital; they are not easy to fool."

Baron Ban En nodded.

"Be prepared, Roko." ===== CHAPTER 41 =====