But before the snarling figure could approach Leo Ray, a blinding flash of lightning suddenly descended from the sky, accompanied by a loud "boom".
As the deafening sound fell, the arena stands, which were usually unshaken by Tier 5 magic, instantly scattered rubble everywhere, stirring up a cloud of dust.
Once the dust settled, Hull, who had been filled with a killing aura monts ago, had turned into a pile of charred remains, leaving only half of a mottled longsword emitting wisps of black smoke on the ground.
Leo Ray gazed expressionlessly at the charred ss and said indifferently, "Apart from , no one can make plans for her."
Having seen Hull perish on the spot, the Grim generals imdiately turned pale, their thoughts of resistance vanishing utterly, and they all knelt on the ground, pleading endlessly with Leo Ray.
Leo Ray’s gaze moved over to the two underlings, whom he had been observing for a long ti, clearly Hull’s confidants and cronies.
Noticing Leo Ray’s gaze, the other Grim generals quickly reacted. The robust old general in the lead swung his sword without hesitation and pierced the chest of the lean crony.
And the short, stout crony did not escape either, screaming as several generals worked together to hack him to the ground, soon leaving him breathless.
After witnessing this scene, Leo Ray nodded in satisfaction and started assessing the remaining Grim generals who had submitted their allegiance.
Since Lawrence and Jered had repeatedly listed the remaining Grim Kingdom generals, providing detailed descriptions and magic portraits, Leo Ray was familiar with these individuals.
Including the robust old general nad White, these were neutral generals within the Grim Kingdom, who hadn’t aligned too closely with William and his son or the Temple of Light; they were ntioned by Lawrence as potential allies.
"You can choose to fight for or die here."
Leo Ray’s voice was calm but carried an undeniable authority.
"To gain favor from the Temple of Light, Hull and his cronies disregarded the entire kingdom and countless citizens. We have long been intolerant, but due to family honor, we cannot resist the royal power."
White’s elderly face was full of helplessness, then a sense of excitent erged as he knelt before Leo Ray, saying, "Now, His Royal Highness the Holy Lion arrives with dawn and hope; how could we not follow?"
"Indeed, the Temple of Light superficially symbolizes justice, but in reality, it secretly infiltrates the Grim Kingdom, causing the bewitched royal family and nobility to sell out considerable interests, leading to a weaker kingdom and citizens suffering unbearably."
Another middle-aged general also knelt and echoed, "And His Royal Highness the Holy Lion did no harm to the people, we have long heard; if Hull hadn’t obstructed us, we would have welcod the royal troops with open arms."
After speaking, all the Grim generals declared in unison, "We are willing to fight for His Royal Highness the Holy Lion!"
"Rember, you are not only fighting for , but for the future of you and your descendants."
Leo Ray slightly nodded and commanded, "Order your soldiers to cease resistance."
"Yes, Your Highness the Holy Lion!"
The Grim generals received the order and imdiately dispersed.
It didn’t take long for the Grim soldiers to drop their weapons without hesitation.
Previously, due to a series of blows from Leo Ray, their morale had already plumted, and they feared Leo Ray imnsely.
Now, upon learning the news that the new King Hull and his confidants were dead, rather than feeling anger and vengeful, the soldiers breathed a sigh of relief.
"Your Highness the Holy Lion, everyone is no longer opposing you."
White, with his head full of white hair, quickly returned to Leo Ray, followed closely by Mr. Wilson and Yoyo.
In the vast ancient arena, the battle cries had completely stopped, leaving only the smoke that had yet to extinguish slowly rising.
Leo Ray squinted his eyes, watching the reorganizing Grim soldiers, starting to assess them.
Apart from a large number of wounded, there were still approximately 10 legions in size ready for battle, which represented considerable combat power.
Of course, they still needed to further prove their loyalty and value to earn his acceptance.
After instructing the lightly wounded to tend the heavily wounded and providing so Healing Magic Potions, Leo Ray regathered the grateful Grim generals and began inquiring about the Underground City.
"Your Highness, actually, it wasn’t until three days ago that we learned of the existence of such a vast ancient human kingdom’s Underground City beneath the Royal Capital."
White responded truthfully, "As for the specific structure here, we are unclear; we have been confined to the arena area, not permitted to enter other areas."
"So, there are indeed different areas?"
Leo Ray nodded thoughtfully and continued to ask, "General White, you said this is an ancient human Underworld City?"
"Yes, Your Highness, that’s what Hull and Gusto inadvertently ntioned."
White maintained a respectful posture and then reluctantly added, "To be honest, Your Highness, we know nothing. Even Gusto hasn’t revealed anything to Hull, treating us as pawns. Hull, on the other hand, fancied himself as part of the Temple of Light."
"Expected, how could the Temple of Light consider that puppet one of their own? Isn’t William already a living example?"
Leo Ray shrugged, then inquired, "Besides you, what about the remaining Grim soldiers? And the city residents?"
"Your Highness, there are 20 legions stationed at the Court above ground, where our families and so battle-weary nobility are."
White responded frankly, "The residents were likely taken to other Underground City areas, and Hull barred us from questioning this."
"Understood, regroup the soldiers ready for battle, and await my call."
Leo Ray nodded to White and the others, then turned his gaze to the frail Stone Spirit and asked, "What is your na?"
"Your Honor, this young lady is nad Little Jie, specializes in crafting various types of Absolute Defense Barrier and Confinent Barrier."
The Stone Spirit blinked clear blue starry eyes, kneeling again before Leo Ray, expressing gratitude, "Thank you, Your Honor, for freeing the shackles upon !"
"It was rely a trifle; no need to dwell on it."
Leo Ray smiled, then asked, "Little Jie, you surely know you are a [Divine Stone] Spirit, right?"
"Your Honor, yes, this young lady knows. As a Divine Creation, the plight I’ve fallen into must bring disappointnt to Father God, correct?"
Little Jie’s slender shoulders quivered slightly as she responded, "This young lady has shad Father God."
"No, I believe your creator, Father God, would be proud of your resilience."
After comforting her with a few words, Leo Ray posed his long-held question, "Little Jie, once you’ve accepted a master, you would naturally stand by them. Why did they impose a curse of obedience on you?"
"To be frank, Your Honor, my master has long ceased to be my master."
Little Jie lowered her brows, trembling for a while before stamring, "My master is now only a terrible demon."
Hearing this, Leo Ray couldn’t help but exchange puzzled glances with Mr. Wilson and Yoyo, clearly still unclear of Little Jie’s aning.
After pondering with a furrowed brow for a mont, Leo Ray asked again, "Little Jie, who exactly is your master? What do you an by master not being the master?"
"To be honest, Your Honor, my master is Gannon the Ninth!"
Little Jie took a deep breath, speaking startlingly.
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