Chapter 548 - 278: Impossible, This Is Absolutely Impossible! (Part 3)

For this reason, Senda wished to have someone by his side who was like him.

Before Senda could think more, Luo De took a metal box out from his pocket given to him by Brando.

He casually opened it to show Senda, the silver-white metal gleamed under the torchlight.

"You should know, this is secret silver."

Luo De said leisurely, "The most suitable precious metal material for creating magic items."

Senda’s eyes widened further.

He reached out with trembling hands to touch it, but Luo De closed the box and put it back in his pocket.

"And this one."

Luo De took out a blue gemstone the size of a thumbnail, a Frost extraordinary gemstone.

"As a Forging Master who produces magic jewelry, you should know the value of this item."

"Baron Rod, what do you want?"

Senda’s voice suddenly became soft, with a cautious tone.

"I know you wouldn’t show these treasures for no reason."

"Rather than waste time among these ordinary people, I think you should find a place more suited to you."

Luo De’s tone was sincere and enticing,

"In my territory, there are wizard apprentices specializing in rune research, Yak People craftsmen with ancient skills, and various magic materials."

"Everyone can study runes together, discuss forging techniques, and I can provide all the materials you need."

Luo De looked at Senda and said leisurely:

"Luo De put away the secret silver and gemstone and looked back at Senda.

"So, I suggest you come and live in my territory."

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...

Outside the mine, the sun was gradually setting in the west.

Baron Brando paced back and forth outside the cave entrance.

His face was full of anxiety, his hands rubbed continuously, and sweat kept beading on his forehead.

"Damn it, why is there still no news."

Brando muttered to himself, his eyes full of worry.

Ku Lun stood aside, also watching the cave entrance nervously.

"Sir, Baron Rod will definitely be able to rescue the young master."

Ku Lun comforted, "There’s only a short person in the mine, they probably wouldn’t be a match for Baron Rod."

Brando nodded, but the concern in his eyes did not lessen.

"Cost is my only son."

"If anything happens to him, what’s the point of me living..."

Brando’s voice trembled.

At that moment, Luo De’s figure appeared at the cave entrance.

Following right behind Luo De was a young boy.

His delicate face was full of dirt, and his exquisite clothes were stained with soil and straw.

Although he looked quite disheveled, he wasn’t harmed.

"Cost!"

Brando’s eyes widened, and he shouted, rushing forward quickly!

"Father!"

Cost also shouted and ran towards him!

The father and son embraced tightly, and Brando was instantly moved to tears.

"Thank heavens you’re safe! You’re really safe!"

Brando trembled as he caressed his son’s face.

"Did that strange person hurt you?"

"No, no, father."

Cost shook his head and said, "I’m hungry, father..."

"Food, bring me the prepared food!"

Brando shouted, and his guards quickly ran over with roast meat and white bread.

Cost didn’t hesitate at all and started stuffing it into his mouth.

He looked starving.

"My poor child."

Brando sighed, then turned and knelt down before Luo De with a thud.

"Baron Rod, you are my benefactor!"

"Without you, I would never have seen Cost again!"

Brando’s voice choked with emotion,

"As agreed, I am willing to offer half of my family’s wealth!"

Brando took out a scroll of contract from his pocket and presented it with both hands,

"This is a list of assets, please review it!"

Luo De took the contract, flipping through a few pages casually.

It detailed the various assets of the Brando family,

Weapons, armor, Gold Coins, livestock, gold and silverware, etc., indeed quite a lot.

"Taking away half the wealth in one go is a huge blow to the Hammer family, I won’t do things that harm the interests of the Red Griffin Clan."

Luo De’s tone was calm, "How about you can pay it gradually with special magic ores and slaves."

To be honest, Luo De currently didn’t think much of weapons and armor made elsewhere; even if he took some back, it would just be for temporary use by reservists and new soldiers.

Once production increased, they would all switch to equipment made on the territory.

"Thank you for your kindness and wisdom."

Brando bowed respectfully once more, "From now on, the Hammer family will unconditionally support your decisions!"

"Alright, get up, Brando."

Luo De nodded and said, "If the Hammer family has any issues, you can also come to me, and I’ll try my best to help you."

"Thank you again."

Brando stood up, a flash of anger in his eyes as he searched among the crowd,

"Where is that damned old man, please hand him over to me!"

Brando’s whole body trembled, "He dared to abduct my son, I will never let him go!"

"Brando."

Luo De’s voice turned cold: "The matter is resolved, don’t pursue anything else."

Brando felt the deterrent force in Luo De’s words and was visibly startled.

"But, but he took Cost!"

"And threw my mines into complete chaos!"

"If I don’t teach him a lesson, others will despise the Brando family!"

Brando’s voice grew more and more agitated.

Luo De stepped forward, not speaking, but his gaze gradually calmed Brando down,

"With me around, no one dares to disrespect the Brando family."

Luo De said flatly: "And if I weren’t here, you wouldn’t be a match for that person."

"I...I understand."

Brando swallowed, his voice becoming cautious,

"As you said, I won’t pursue it further."

"But... what if Griffin abducts Cost again..."

"He won’t."

Luo De’s tone softened, patting Brando’s shoulder,

"He’s already left here; he won’t cause any more trouble for anyone."

Brando sighed, nodding in acceptance.

The two terrifying magical beasts that hovered in the sky earlier constantly warned Brando not to challenge Luo De’s authority.

"One more thing."

Luo De glanced at Cost, who was eating, and said leisurely: "Your child has great talent, though a bit older."

"But he still has the potential to become a Forging Master, and not just a regular blacksmith."

Luo De patted Brando’s shoulder,

"If you’re interested, you can send him to my territory to learn."

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Luo De did not stay long at the Red Griffin.

Two weeks later, he arranged the matters of the delivery convoy, leaving the rest to Sao to execute.

The twenty Frost Winter Knights, and Earl of the Red Griffin also dispatched fifty elite soldiers to escort, along with the covert assistance from the Night Language Association and the convoy’s original guards, this level of defense would generally ensure nothing goes wrong.

Luo De had initially planned to travel with the convoy, but the journey was too time-consuming, so he eventually left with Vivian ahead of time.

Shortly after his departure, the events that transpired at Red Griffin Castle quickly spread through the noble circles.

These events were also recorded in letters sent to the study at Tulip Castle.

"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!"

The Earl of the Tulip threw the letter onto the table,

"That Luo De must be an imposter!"