Amber Sword-Chapter 795 - 131: Golden Mane Tuo Kui Ning

Its actions caused the faces of the assembled Erune nobles to change dramatically — although Rovak was targeting Brand, its contemptuous behavior nearly made Otin and Count Roborun, who was lying on the ground, explode with anger.

They could trouble Brand because they, after all, were fellow Erune nobles.

And they could endure the Cruz people's ordered provocations because the reputation of the Eagle Empire was well-known.

But what are these barbarians?

During the founding of Erune, the Golden-maned Lion-men were merely a small tribe on the northwest border of the kingdom. Afterwards, they frequently battled with the Eruein, suffering considerable losses and eventually withdrawing back to the mountains.

Though it is said that over the past century, as the kingdom gradually declined, there have been some disturbances from the Golden-maned Lion-men on the border, no one expected them to become so arrogant.

Not only did they surround and attack the Erune Envoy, but they did so with a posture of disdain.

The first thing Otin thought of was whether these yet-to-evolve beasts had found some backing, though he could only think of the Cruz people, but this was unlikely because, compared to Tuokui Ning, Erune was still a country that followed the Flame Temple.

In Cruz people's eyes, these folks are true beasts, and it wouldn't be possible for them to stand behind these beasts to support them in a war against Erune.

That would violate the teachings of the Flame Temple.

Other than that, this Count could not fathom the reason for these beasts' rampant arrogance. Naturally, he did not act rashly as there were hundreds of people in the forest, while they had merely brought two or three dozen guards to meet Brand. It was obvious who would suffer if a conflict ensued.

He exchanged a look with Roborun; though both agreed that these uncivilized two-legged cats must be taught a lesson, a wise man knows when to retreat from immediate adversity. For now, they needed to stabilize the situation and return to the camp before acting.

He hardened his expression and questioned coldly, "Rovak, aren't you worried about the consequences of your actions? Or do you believe that our Erune Envoy consists only of us?"

Rovak squinted its eyes as if it only then noticed the existence of others besides Brand. It sneered, licking its paw, and with its distinctly cat-like pale yellow pupillated eyes, examined the people before it.

Indeed, it would not have dared to act like this before.

But before coming here, it had already learned important news from the Cruz people regarding the outside world, where Erune had already fallen into division and was in no position to launch a war. It found it amusing that these usually high-and-mighty Erune nobles seemed oblivious to this. It was eagerly anticipating their reaction soon.

Tuokui Ning had been eyeing the rich lands of Erune for a long time, and after waiting a decade, finally, an opportunity had arisen. Since a confrontation was inevitable, it did not matter whether it occurred today or tomorrow.

Moreover, the Cruz people had informed them that the Earth Sword was currently in the hands of these Eruein, which was even more critical information for them.

The Earth Sword was originally a Holy Relics of the wilderness, said to be capable of unifying the many children of Chongshan and Earth in the hands of whoever wields it. The Golden-maned Lion-men originally believed it lost in the Chongshan of Anwa, and for this reason, maintained a centuries-long contest with the Dwarves.

It was unimaginable that it would appear here.

They had come because of rumors of the Divine Artifact, and although the artifact itself was not yet in sight, finding this Holy Sword first was also a good choice.

"Consequences?" Rovak saw the changing expressions of these Erune nobles' faces and couldn't resist a sneer: "If you had said this decades ago, I might have been concerned, but now you all seem unaware of your country's current state?"

Otin was taken aback.

"What do you mean?" someone already began asking.

"Your country is currently split in two, with the lords domestically engaged in vigorous warfare. Only people like you have the leisure to be here, on an adventure to seek treasure, right?" The tall Golden-maned Lion-man smiled faintly.

Its words were akin to a bolt of lightning striking the assembled Erune nobles, leaving their faces pale.

They, of course, knew the state of affairs within Erune; the old king had sent them to the Southern Territory to find the Lion Heart Sword in the hopes of reclaiming the kingdom's destiny. But they hadn't expected that before they had accomplished their task, the kingdom had already fallen into division.

What was happening? Could this truly be the will of Lord Marsha?

However, amid everyone's internal chaos, Brand finally spoke:

"Sorry," he replied softly, "What did you just say to me? I didn't hear it clearly. Could you please repeat it?"

Brand's grip on the Earth Sword slightly dipped, his face as calm as water.

He felt as if the fury in his chest could engulf the heavens and the earth. Initially, Brand was already vexed by his inexplicably wronged compatriots who were here to make accusations, and he was preparing to teach those out-of-touch fellows a lesson on behalf of the future Regent Princess.

But he had not anticipated.

That someone would rush headlong toward his spear at this moment. When the tall Golden-maned Lion-man pointed its sword at him with a disdainful tone and demanded he hand over the Earth Sword, he barely restrained himself from cleaving it in two on the spot.

Especially when the opponent proceeded to outright ignore him, going out of its way to mock him.

"Really? You're provoking for hatred!" Brand deeply inhaled as he thought that if this guy was practicing provocation, he would have to congratulate them — it had succeeded.

"I say," Rovak, entirely ignorant of the impending danger, thought, how powerful could a young man be? It was a warrior of Tuokui Ning and had possessed Gold Level combat capability for over a decade, which is why it was appointed to search for the Divine Artifact here — hence, in the face of Brand's threat, it merely responded with a nonchalant smile: "Let you hand over the sword—"

Just as the word 'hand' was only half-spoken, Brand already propelled a black streak towards it, raising his hand.

Just one sword. (To be continued. For more details, please log in to www.qidian.com, support the author, support legitimate reading!)