Chapter 498 - 261: Earth Spirit Demon Rabbit

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"Hmm, you’re right, it’s quite annoying to steal someone else’s wife!"

After listening to Rod’s story, Baron Edmund nodded seriously,

"Once in Deep Forest Ridge, a soldier’s fiancée was taken by the bandit group, my father personally led the team to annihilate them."

When Edmund finished speaking, the Captain of the Guard Caluze, standing a meter away, couldn’t help but lower his head and touch his nose.

Because the soldier Edmund mentioned was indeed Caluze.

Edmund sighed slightly, "I didn’t expect Baron Sloer to be like that, truly disappointing."

"So, you guys have a fair relationship?" Rod asked curiously.

Rod’s question made Caluze tense his gaze, wanting to alert his lord but to no avail.

"It’s alright, not quite."

Baron Edmund’s expression was calm, "We’re close, cooperated twice, and had some trade exchanges too."

"Caluze doesn’t like Baron Sloer."

Edmund turned to look at his Captain of the Guard,

"Right, Caluze?"

"I wouldn’t dare, Baron Sloer is a noble, as a commoner I can’t critique him."

Caluze promptly lowered his head, explaining, "I just feel Baron Sloer might be hiding something we’re unaware of."

"Just about the same meaning."

Edmund turned back, a slightly proud smile on his lips, "My Captain of the Guard is indeed smart."

"Hmm, I can tell."

Rod nodded and pursued further, "Are you here this time for some cooperation with Baron Sloer?"

"There’s a nest of magical beasts in our territory, I intend to ask Baron Sloer for help to eradicate them..."

Edmund’s eyes brightened as he spoke, "Right, Baron Rod, your dragon is the nemesis of magical beasts!"

Edmund, having seen dragon illustrations, knew that dragons could intimidate many magical beasts.

"If you’re willing to help, I’ll offer you sufficient remuneration!"

Edmund, looking eager, added, "As long as you can help me eliminate those magical beasts, you can name your price!"

Caluze behind him heard this, sighed silently.

His lord had revealed his trump card at once, even allowing the others to name their price freely.

Just as Caluze thought Rod would ask exorbitantly, Rod simply nodded softly.

"I can help."

Rod paused for a moment and asked, "But it depends on what kind of magical beasts."

Magical beasts of the desert likely wouldn’t be a match for Frost and Thunder, but before confirming the information, it’s best not to boast.

"Rabbits the size of bulls, with tawny fur, they possess piercing and earthquake spells, extremely formidable!"

Edmund demonstrated as he spoke to Rod, "On their heads is a spiral horn, resembling the kind in unicorn legends!"

"Yes, not just one, we saw two large ones and three small ones, totalling five!"

"At least five, and whether there are more in the large cave we don’t know!"

Edmund made a deliberate addition.

"Rabbits the size of bulls?" Rod was somewhat surprised.

"Yes, yes, their thighs are all muscular, more..."

Edmund turned his head, "Thicker than Caluze’s thighs!"

"Baron Rod, your dragon is strong, but I think you should be cautious when helping."

"The key is rabbits’ reproduction ability, who knows if there are only five..."

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Edmund began to ramble.

Rod waved his hand to interrupt, turning to whisper a few words to Vivian beside Frost.

Vivian promptly lowered her head, closed her eyes, and began contacting Avril.

Rod turned back to listen to Edmund’s rambling, Vivian approached to report, "Earth Spirit Demon Rabbit, also known as Earth’s Mother’s Messenger."

"From the name, is it formidable?" Rod asked.

"Yes, not weak, possesses talent spells like earth vein sensing, summoning earth spikes, earthquake leaps, and rock armor."

"They have strong power and certain melee abilities."

"When matured they can become high-level magical beasts, even super magical beasts."

Vivian introduced, "Legend has it the mightiest Earth’s Mother’s Messenger can raise mountains from flat land, make mountains move, even grow rocks into fortresses."

"So terrifying?!"

Edmund widened his eyes, "Doesn’t my territory face destruction then?"

"Baron Rod, should I lead my people to your territory to hide?"

Edmund asked with a bitter face.

"Don’t panic, Vivian hasn’t finished speaking."

Rod gestured to Edmund not to be hasty, comforting, "If they’re truly powerful magical beasts, you all wouldn’t escape either."

"Our baron is correct, Earth Spirit Demon Rabbits usually are just average middle-tier magical beasts."

Vivian finished speaking, tiptoeing to whisper in Rod’s ear.

Rod’s eyes lit up as he turned to look at Vivian, "Are you sure?"

"Sure."

Vivian nodded forcefully, "And it’s the most crucial part."

Edmund, filled with confusion, wanted to ask something but was interrupted by Rod’s smiling gesture.

"Baron Edmund, rest assured, I’ll help you get rid of these bothersome rabbits."

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Rod arranged for Baron Edmund to stay a night in Long Winter Town.

The next day, guided by Edmund, they reached the southern forests.

This location wasn’t far from Baron Sloer’s territory border, hence Edmund seeking Sloer’s help made sense.

"They’re in the mountains ahead."

Edmund pointed at the mountains in front, saying, "It seemed they chased here, look at those broken trees over there, that’s their doing."

"I understand, Baron Edmund."

Rod nodded, "You all stay here, or move a bit further away."

"Then we’ll move further away!"

Edmund nodded repeatedly like a pecking bird, "Baron Rod, be careful!"