Chapter 642: Zhang Cheng

In the mountain forest where roars were continuous,

The cavalry were hunting every goblin that emerged from the mountain caves; even though their long spears had long since congealed with layers of blood, they continued to slaughter without pause.

Looking at the battle situation ahead, Zhang Cheng roared: "Form ranks!"

"Clatter!"

With long spears held level and shields braced in front, the cavalry roared: "I am glory!"

Facing the Caelingen family's cavalry, the goblins also roared desperately, seemingly wanting to break through the encirclement, but it was like a tide crashing against a reef; they could not shake the line at all.

Two hours ago, Zhang Cheng led the cavalry in a large-scale search and finally found this place.

However, the number of goblins here clearly exceeded Zhang Cheng's expectations; there were actually so many.

But at the thought of his lost soldiers, Zhang Cheng's eyes turned scarlet: "Fall back!"

"Clatter!"

The personal guard cavalry retreated in unison, and Zhang Cheng, who stepped forward, grabbed a long spear and swept it horizontally.

"Whoosh!"

The cold light that was whipped up was like a storm, tearing through the goblins and immediately scattering pale green blood.

Looking at the area ahead that had been cleared in an instant, the Caelingen family's cavalry were also shocked.

Because My Lord Earl's strength was truly as the rumors said, like a divine gift!

"Come on! You beasts!"

Letting out a roar, Zhang Cheng held the long spear and swept left and right; as he continuously advanced, various goblin remains fell in disarray all around, as if they had encountered some terrifying cutting force.

Just as Zhang Cheng killed his way in like a hot knife through butter, the goblins inside became increasingly sparse, gradually turning into appearances like young children.

Looking at the goblins that were like children, Zhang Cheng's eyes were filled with coldness: "Bring them all back for training; I want to turn this group of beasts without reason into the slaves of Caelingen forever."

Just as the soldiers who stepped forward were putting chains on these goblins, a soldier ran over and said: "My Lord Earl, over there, over there are many women."

"Hmm? Women?"

Hearing the soldier's words, Zhang Cheng was puzzled, because how could there be women in a goblin cave?

However, when Zhang Cheng walked over, he froze in place, because he seemed to understand why goblins were humanoid creatures!

Looking at these humans who seemed to have been treated as tools, many of whom were already on the verge of death, Zhang Cheng walked out silently, then picked up a torch and threw it inside.

Accompanied by the raging flames, Zhang Cheng walked out, looked at these goblins, and then made a throat-slitting gesture.

Looking at Zhang Cheng's gesture, although the soldiers did not understand why My Lord Earl wanted to change his mind, they still drew their long swords without hesitation.

Amidst the shrill screams, everything seemed to have been quelled.

But arriving before the open hill, Zhang Cheng looked out over the entire Skagos Island, his eyes flickering.

Because who knew how many barbarians, goblins, and other races were on the entire island?

Clenching his fists, Zhang Cheng sneered: "This world is truly becoming more and more interesting!"

After three months of preliminary warfare, Zhang Cheng finally established a base on Skagos Island.

However, barbarians still came to harass them from time to time.

Regarding this, Zhang Cheng left three hundred Krieg soldiers to garrison the place.

For this kind of mission, the Krieg soldiers appeared exceptionally excited; after all, nothing was more exciting to them than hovering on the edge of death every day!

Krieg Death Korps: Death is glory, we shall eventually return to the glory of the Emperor!

Zhang Cheng:...

The once barren village also gradually became prosperous after the addition of a large number of barbarian slaves.

However, the commoners were still very afraid of the barbarians.

But Zhang Cheng believed that for this kind of thing, one just needed to get used to it!

After all, back in the American continent, where were the cotton-pickers? Wasn't it those diligent slave owners who made people adapt bit by bit!

Therefore, Lin Ken not dying is simply a blasphemy against cotton! Zhang Cheng: See that? I smashed your skull, you brought it on yourself!

Lin Ken: Isn't it because you are the biggest slave owner?

Southern plantation owner: We agreed we would move first, but he was faster than us!

Returning to Eagle Castle, the family crest that originally held spears in both hands to guard the crown had been modified.

As the black dragon flag fluttering in the air rippled in the wind, the sound of hooves rang out continuously.

"Open the city gates, My Lord Earl has returned!"

Shouting loudly, the gate-guarding soldiers roared.

As the responding gate slammed into the ground, it emitted a huge sound.

Entering the castle, Zhang Cheng leaped and then walked forward.

Stepping forward quickly, the attendants hurriedly took the armor and helmet Zhang Cheng had removed.

Stepping forward to look at Zhang Cheng, the old butler Andrew hurriedly said: "My Lord Earl, the Maester is looking for you!"

"Oh? What is the matter? Could it be that the Stark family has summoned us?"

Looking at Andrew in confusion, Zhang Cheng inquired.

"No, it is not about that, but rather that a witch has appeared in the territory, and she has already been captured by the knights. The Maester intends for you to burn her in the name of the Seven to promote the Seven."

Just as Andrew was explaining, Zhang Cheng stopped his forward pace and stood in place: "He wants me to burn whom? A witch?"

"Yes, that is what the Maester said!"

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Looking at Zhang Cheng, Andrew spoke up, then whispered: "You know, magic and such things are only possessed by those evil fellows..."

"Evil fellows?"

Looking up with a sneer, Zhang Cheng patted Andrew's shoulder: "Do you know, Uncle Andrew? As a lord, I will not let the Seven judge my people; even if she is guilty, only I can decide!"

Speaking to this point, Zhang Cheng walked toward the castle: "In Caelingen, my rules are the rules; no one can teach me how to do things!"

Arriving in the hall of Eagle Castle, the Maester walked up quickly: "My Lord Earl, you have come just in time; I was just about to send you a raven!"

But before the Maester could finish his words, Zhang Cheng turned his head: "Send a message for what? To have me burn my own people with my own hands?"

"But she is a witch! She is very dangerous..."

Looking at Zhang Cheng, the Maester had not finished speaking when Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes: "Do not talk to me about this; you are just afraid of unknown power!"

Saying this, Zhang Cheng patted the Maester's shoulder: "In Oldtown, you Maesters should also try to master magic! But unfortunately, you have not researched the source of this power, which is why you are afraid, right?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, the Maester stammered: "But in Westeros, heresy is..."

"Whether she is a heretic or not is not for you to decide; it is for me. I am the Earl of Caelingen!"

Looking coldly at the Maester, Zhang Cheng turned his head: "Release that young girl, let her go back; her family must be worried!"

Saying this, Zhang Cheng continued to walk forward: "I do not wish for you to bring this up again, because I will not repeat what happened over ten years ago, letting my people bleed again!"

And just as these words were finished, Zhang Cheng stopped his steps and looked back: "Do not forget, you have sworn allegiance to me, Maester Glyn!"

"Yes, I understand, My Lord Earl!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Maester Glyn did not know whether this was right or wrong.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 643 =====