Although Zhao Xi has been busy with his own affairs during this period, he has always paid enough attention to Gloria, because the latter is a key role in his big plot mission in the plane of destiny, and there is no room for any negligence.
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Therefore, Zhao Xi is very aware of the hard work and efforts Gloria has put in to regain her territory since moving to Locke Fortress for refuge.
Logically speaking, she should be very excited when the Human Alliance is about to launch a counterattack, and she will never look like this now.
The atmosphere in the meeting hall also made him feel strange.
However, despite being surprised in his heart, Zhao Xi remained calm on the surface and saluted Gloria and said, "Lord Gloria, why did you come to see me?"
Gloria steeled herself and made a gesture for Zhao Xi to sit down: "I invite you here to discuss the plan to retake the Rock Castle. Because the matter is of great importance, I want to hear your opinion."
Zhao Xi is a baron granted by the Clarence family and a paladin of the Temple of Light. He has made great contributions in covering the evacuation of the castle's soldiers and civilians. Therefore, he has a high reputation among Gloria and other family knights and territorial troops.
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And now Zhao Xi is still the captain of Gloria's personal guard, so he has the qualifications to participate in core affairs.
"The alliance's action is imminent. As a member of the alliance, it is enough for the Clarence family to cooperate well. I want to take back the Rock Castle. I don't need this knight to decide, right?"
Before Zhao Xi could answer, a blond warrior stood up and said in an arrogant tone: "Viscount Gloria, I think you should first obey the alliance's arrangements and let me command this battle!"
This warrior is in his thirties, with a handsome appearance and an unruly expression. His level is as high as level 37. He is wearing a shiny silver armor and looks very mighty.
Gloria frowned and said: "I'm sorry, Viscount Russell, Rock Castle is the territory of our Clarence family, and we should recover it ourselves. I'm sorry that I cannot agree to the suggestion made by the alliance!"
Zhao Xi understood immediately. This warrior named Russell was obviously sent by the Human Alliance to seize power. No wonder Gloria was worried about this - she could not fall out with the alliance, but she could not give up the command of the army to others.
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Russell smiled contemptuously and said: "Viscount Gloria, please forgive me. It is impossible to recapture the Rock Castle relying on your strength. And this action is related to the alliance's strategy. Failure cannot be tolerated, so..."
"So you think you can take back the giant rock castle with your command?" Zhao Xi suddenly interjected and asked.
Russell was stunned for a moment. Then he replied proudly: "Of course, I brought it..."
"I don't believe it!"
Zhao Xi interrupted him again, staring at the opponent with sharp eyes: "I don't think your strength is good enough!"
"My strength is not good enough?"
Russell laughed angrily: "I can't do it, how can you do it?"
He met Zhao Xi's gaze with a fierce and violent look in his eyes: "Lord Baron?"
"Then try it!"
Zhao Xi said without hesitation: "As long as you can defeat me, you will be in charge of this operation!"
Recapturing the Rock Castle is Zhao Xi's fourth-level mission, and he has already made various preparations for this.
At this juncture, Cheng Yaojin suddenly appeared and wanted to seize the command of the territorial army. Zhao Xi would not agree to it anyway - this was completely inconsistent with his plan.
But with his status, it was impossible to overpower the opponent, so Zhao Xi adopted another more direct method - a fight!
The world of the game is an illusory world, but it is also a world with rules. One of the biggest rules in this world is that the strong are respected, and strength often determines everything.
Whoever has the bigger fist will obey. This rule may seem rough, but it is absolutely unimpeded here, and Zhao Xi's level is lower than Russell's, so his challenge is difficult for the latter to refuse.
Unless Russell voluntarily gives up the command of the Clarence family territorial army.
Everyone's eyes turned to Russell, who had a flash of anger on his face. He looked at Gloria and asked in a deep voice: "Viscount Gloria, can you guarantee the effectiveness of his promise?"
The arrogant Viscount would never refuse Zhao Xi's challenge. In fact, he was willing to teach Zhao Xi an unforgettable lesson and at the same time establish his own prestige by stepping on Zhao Xi.
But the premise is that Zhao Xi's challenge must be recognized by Gloria, so that his victory will have the greatest value.
Gloria hesitated. She knew that Zhao Xi's strength had improved rapidly recently, but Russell was not a weakling. He had steadily gained the upper hand in level, so she felt completely unsure.
However, this seems to be the best way to solve the problem. If Zhao Xi can defeat Russell, then all problems will be solved.
She couldn't help but look at Zhao Xi, who nodded firmly.
Gloria gritted her teeth and said, "I can guarantee that Kaos's promise is valid. What if you lose?"
"How could I lose?"
Russell sneered: "But since you have made a guarantee, then I can also guarantee that if I lose this competition, then all subsequent actions will be subject to your command!"
What Zhao Xi wanted was his words: "Then let's go to the martial arts field now!"
The martial arts field is located inside the Clarence family's headquarters in Locke Fortress. It is a flat area of several thousand square meters. It is usually used for the training of family knights and warriors, and the various facilities are very complete.
After Zhao Xi and Russell's bet was established, they immediately rushed to the martial arts arena together.
Russell brought five knights and warriors with him, and the number of Clarence family knights who came to watch the battle, including Gloria's bodyguards, was even greater.
They gathered around the martial arts arena to watch the duel between the two sides.
"Lord Kaos, you can definitely defeat him!"
Many personal knights cheered for Zhao Xi, but they all disliked Russell.
"Kaos, wait a minute, don't be brave. If you can't beat me, just admit defeat..."
Gloria walked up to him and whispered: "I will stop the duel in time."
Zhao Xi knew that she was afraid that Russell would gain the upper hand and kill him in the duel, so he smiled and said: "Don't worry!"
A priest acting as an arbiter stood in the middle of the martial arts arena and loudly announced the rules of the duel.
There are rules for duels between nobles and nobles.
Firstly, you cannot kill your opponent maliciously, secondly, you must abide by your duel commitments, and secondly, you cannot use any scrolls or potions during the battle, both of which are considered cheating.
"Let's get started!"
Russell drew out his sword and roared. He blessed himself with three status skills in a row. His whole body swelled up a bit, giving off an extremely powerful aura.
"Boy, wait a minute, don't cry!" He smiled ferociously at Zhao Xi, who was forty or fifty meters away.
Zhao Xi unhurriedly pulled out the Cut of Destiny and held it in his hand, looking at his opponent calmly.
After announcing the rules, the priest withdrew from the martial arts venue, and the duel between the two sides officially began!
"kill!"
Russell roared suddenly and took the lead in taking long strides towards Zhao Xi.
His starting speed was not very fast, but as he stepped forward, the whole person seemed to be like a chariot with full power, rumbling towards Zhao Xi, and the momentum he unleashed could be called
amazing!
Being able to be sent by the alliance to seize power, this level 37 warrior is certainly not a weakling.
But relying solely on momentum cannot deter Zhao Xi.
Facing the oncoming Russell, Zhao Xi waited patiently for him to rush closer to less than 20 meters away from him, and then suddenly raised the Blade of Destiny and struck out a Holy Power Judgment in the air.
The sword-like light struck Russell in an instant, suppressing the opponent's momentum.
However, just when the sword was about to hit the warrior, he suddenly made a sideways change and narrowly avoided the attack from Zhao Xi.
call!
The next moment, Russell swung his sword forward, and a crescent sword energy flew out of the blade in an instant, whizzing and slashing towards Zhao Xi, as fast as an arrow from the string!
Zhao Xi switched out the Shield of Destiny without thinking, blocking the opponent's counterattack.
