Seeing that the Jade Lizard was dead, the members of the Red Wings Mercenary Group hurried forward to collect the blood, while Gray called the four blood beasts back to the front.
Preparing for the Red Wings Mercenary Group is one aspect, and the other aspect is thinking about which blood beast to cancel control of.
After the battle just now, it is certain that the four blood beasts suffered a lot of injuries.
Fortunately, Gray has been controlling the bull-type blood beasts and crocodile-type blood beasts, which have strong defenses, to resist the jade lizard head-on, while the lion-type blood beasts and leopard-type blood beasts, which have weak defenses, attack from the side, and the four blood beasts The injury does not affect the battle.
This is also a benefit of the ability to control corpses. As long as the head is not damaged and the four legs are not cut off, the combat power of the controlled blood beast will basically not be greatly reduced.
"Which blood beast should I cancel control of?"
Gray raised an eyebrow.
First of all, the bull-type blood beast cannot be eliminated. It has great strength and strong defense. It can be said to be an extremely qualified human shield.
Secondly, the leopard-type blood beast cannot be eliminated. Although this kind of blood beast has weak attack and defense, it is fast and can be used in many places.
For example, just now, it was precisely because the leopard-shaped blood beast quickly caught up with the jade lizard that it bought time for the man in the blue-gray battle suit and the other three blood beasts.
Otherwise, with the speed of the jade lizard, it is not known whether the man in the blue-gray battle suit can catch up, but the three blood beasts such as the bull-type blood beast will definitely not be able to catch up.
Then, only the crocodile-type blood beast and the lion-type blood beast were left.
Of these two blood beasts, the crocodile-type blood beast has strong defense, and the crocodile's mouth has a strong biting ability. Once it bites the opponent, it will be difficult for the opponent to break free.
The lion-type blood beast is quite balanced in all aspects, with no strengths or weaknesses.
"Lion-shaped blood beast."
The answer is already obvious. Among the four blood beasts, only the lion-type blood beast has the least distinctive features and is the least helpful in battle.
After considering these things, after waiting for a while, the Red Wings Mercenary Group collected the blood. The man in the blue-gray battle uniform came over, followed by the woman in the red battle uniform beside him.
"Your Excellency, this is the promised ten portions of Jasper Lizard blood and fifty thousand gold coins."
Knowing that Gray was quite afraid of him as a mad blood warrior, the man in the green-gray battle suit stood more than 20 meters away from Gray, and then asked the woman in the red battle suit to step forward and hand over the things in the previous agreement. Gray.
Gray reached out and took it.
There were two items in total, a bronze bottle containing the blood of the Jasper Lizard and a leather bag containing a large number of magic coins.
He was indeed quite afraid of the man in the blue-grey battle suit. He had not forgotten how he killed the corpse ape. After getting close, before the corpse ape had time to control the blood beast, he attacked with thunderous force. Behead.
He didn't want what happened to the corpse ape to happen to him.
"Your Excellency, the Red Wing Mercenary Group is stationed in the Mercenary City. If you are free in the future, please come and visit us!"
Nodding to Gray, the man in blue-gray battle uniform left with the Red Wings mercenary group.
Gray looked at the direction the other party was leaving. After confirming that the other party had left, he canceled the control of the lion-shaped blood beast and walked towards the body of the jade lizard.
A few minutes later.
Trembling, the jade lizard stood up.
"good."
After commanding the Jade Lizard to move its body, Gray nodded with satisfaction.
Although there are many injuries on the body, these injuries do not affect the movement and have no great impact on the Jade Lizard's combat power.
The Jade Lizard is extremely powerful in terms of speed, strength, and defense. In terms of combat power, it is stronger than the other three blood beasts. After controlling it, it immediately became the strongest blood beast under his control.
A week later, Gray returned to the mountain forest near Fergus Castle where the basement exit was hidden.
"It seems that the Jasper Lizard can only stay here."
After uncovering the dead branches and taking a look at the entrance to the basement and the sizes of the four blood beasts, Gray found that the largest of the four blood beasts, the jade lizard, could not pass through the tunnel.
"It's better to stay here. I can protect this entrance and prevent the Fergus family from being infiltrated."
Gray thought for a while and entered the passage with three other blood beasts.
The importance of this entrance leading directly to Fogg Castle is self-evident. Although the mechanism is opened and closed from the inside, it is not impossible to open it if violence is used.
Leaving the Jade Lizard here will prevent enemies from sneaking in from here.
As for the Fergus Castle, there are three blood beasts there, which can be enough to handle even if the mad blood warriors attack, and the safety is guaranteed.
After returning to the castle, taking a shower and changing clothes, Gray felt much better.
Although there are bathing facilities in the Red Leaf Forest, that is only when there are streams and lakes. If you can't find them, you have to endure it.
"Master Gray."
"Hello, Master Gray."
…
As he walked in the castle, he was immediately greeted with respectful salutes from servants one after another.
Gray nodded slightly in response, and then walked towards the White Rock Training Ground. At this time, Sarah should be doing afternoon training.
Sure enough, when I arrived at the White Rock Training Ground, I saw Sarah practicing in the White Rock Training Ground.
She was wearing a blue battle uniform, her expression was serious and focused, and she looked quite cute.
In addition to her, Caroline and Ellis were also there. The former was wearing a purple battle uniform with his hair pulled into a ponytail, looking heroic, while the latter was wearing a white battle uniform.
Gray sat in the pavilion and asked the servant to bring pastries and freshly squeezed juice. After waiting for a while, Sarah had already trotted over.
"Brother, you are back!"
Running up to Gray, Sarah happily hugged Gray's arm and shouted sweetly.
"Um."
Looking at each other, Gray said with a smile.
"Not bad, the first practice posture for the second time is almost completed."
The other party has only been practicing for four months, and the first practice posture is almost completed. The progress of this practice is already quite fast.
"Hehe, that's right, I'm a genius."
The girl raised her pointed chin and said proudly.
Then he rolled his eyes, looked straight at Gray and asked.
"Brother, did you bring me a gift?"
"Well… "
Gray couldn't help but hesitate. Originally, he was planning to catch a blood beast for Sarah as a battle beast, but unfortunately, although he encountered a lot of blood beasts, he never encountered a newborn blood beast at all.
He couldn't help but smile quickly.
"Of course."
"What is it?"
Sarah couldn't help but said happily.
"Keep it secret for now."
Gray had a mysterious smile on his face, but he was wondering if this girl would blame him when she knew the gift he had prepared for her.
In the red leaf forest, he didn't get anything else, but he got a lot of blood beast blood. Sarah will probably have to take blood beast blood every day in the future.
"What gift? Do we have a share?"
Caroline and Ellis came over. Caroline was smiling and joking, but Ellis looked at Gray with fear. Gray's power had long prevented him from having any thoughts of going against Gray.
"Of course, everyone has it. As for what it is, you will know tomorrow."
Gray smiled, then asked curiously.
"Why didn't you see Brother Bernal?"
"He went to visit the Evelyn family."
Caroline had a playful look on her face.
"oh."
A look of understanding appeared on Gray's face. The Evelyn family was the family to which Bernal was engaged. Now that the two families were engaged, they really should move around more.
Snap, snap, snap!
At this moment, there was a burst of rapid footsteps. Gray and the others looked back and saw the "person" they were talking to just now trotting over.
The other party came to Gray and said anxiously.
"Gray, you must help me this time!"
"Brother Bernal, what's going on? Didn't you go to the Evelin family?"
Gray asked strangely, the person coming was none other than Bernal, who was supposed to be in the Evelin family.
"Something happened. I just came back from the Evelin family."
Bernal gasped.
"Gray, you must help me this time."
"Tell me first what exactly is going on?"
Gray raised his eyebrows but did not agree immediately. Although he had a good relationship with Bernal now, he still had to look at what he was talking about before making a decision.
"A few days ago, an iron mine was discovered on the border of the Evelin family's territory, but another nearby family is also eyeing this iron mine. I would like to ask you to help seize this iron mine."
Bernal said quickly.
"You don't want me to secretly steal that family...?"
Gray's brows furrowed slightly.
Although he had secretly killed two families, both families had a grudge against him. One had assassinated him, and the other had almost killed everyone in Fergus, including him, so he took action.
Let him kill a family that he has no connection with. Although this kind of thing is common among noble families, he doesn't want to do it.
"no no."
Bernal shook his head quickly. Although Gray didn't say it out loud, he could guess the specific meaning. After all, he was one of the insiders of those two things.
"In order to compete for the mining rights, the Evelin family negotiated with that family to decide the ownership through a battle between the younger generations. I want you to participate on behalf of the Evelin family."
"But I'm not from the Evelin family, and my identity can be easily found out."
Gray frowned. It wasn't because he was proud. He was now considered a celebrity in the Marquis of Sidney.
"You can hire foreign aid. Of course, it must be related to relatives. The relationship between our family and the Evelyn family also counts. Gray, you...?"
Speaking of this, Bernal looked at Gray expectantly.
"no problem."
Since this is the case, Gray naturally has no objection to agreeing. After all, Bernal has the face to give anything with a little effort.
"Thanks."
Bernal looked grateful.
Today, if Gray is unwilling, even Viscount Fergus will not force him. This is why he asked Gray personally instead of Viscount Fergus.
(End of chapter)