Chapter 53 A Decision That Gambles Everything!

"Do you still remember our agreement? I've just returned, without any achievements. To gain the support of the ministers and nobles, I need something substantial," Princess Leona said solemnly."Get to the point," Lin Tianhao replied.Princess Leona's expression turned serious. "In our Star Kingdom, there's a Blackwind Mountain, where a gang of bandits, notorious for their evil deeds, resides. I want you to help me wipe them out.""Ding, Princess Leona has issued a quest to you.""Quest requirement: Annihilate Blackwind Fort.""Quest punishment: Unknown.""Quest reward: Unknown."Lin Tianhao raised an eyebrow. "Blackwind Fort is a level thirty area.""Given your strength, you should have a chance," she said.Lin Tianhao shook his head. "No, that's not the issue. Hunting down a level thirty Blackwind Fort is just a minor feat. It won't be considered a significant accomplishment.""Others would merely see you as a clown, trying to draw attention to yourself," Lin Tianhao continued bluntly, causing Princess Leona's expression to sour slightly."Of course I know that. But given your current situation, wiping out Blackwind Fort is probably the best you can do," she insisted.Lin Tianhao shook his head again. "Who told you that wiping out Blackwind Fort is the limit? What if I told you I could kill the sealed Demon King's son, Greylinson?""That's impossible!!" Princess Leona blurted out instinctively.Greylinson is still sealed. How do you plan to kill him? Break the seal? No one would allow that," she argued.Lin Tianhao still wore a smile. "Indeed, he is sealed, but I know his seal is already cracked. The nightwalkers in the Demon Pit are also waiting for an opportunity to rescue Greylinson."Hearing this, Princess Leona's expression grew even more serious. "Emperor of Blood, how do you know all this?"Lin Tianhao chuckled. "Does that matter?"Princess Leona took a deep breath and didn't press further. Instead, she asked seriously, "You claim you can kill Greylinson without breaking the seal. Is that true?""Yes, it is.""You can go back now and tell the king and the ministers that you can kill Greylinson without breaking the seal.""Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to harm you," Lin Tianhao clarified.Princess Leona still looked worried. What Lin Tianhao claimed was too incredible. If it were possible to kill Greylinson without breaking the seal, the Star Kingdom would have done it long ago."I'm an adventurer. What benefit would I have in deceiving you?""Of course, if you don't believe me, just forget I said anything," Lin Tianhao said nonchalantly. If Princess Leona doubted him so much, he could easily support another princess to the throne."I believe you," Princess Leona said after a brief hesitation. Her gaze became resolute."Emperor of Blood, you're different from other adventurers. I trust your abilities. I'll go back now and tell my father, mother, and the ministers and nobles," she declared.Lin Tianhao smiled with satisfaction. "You've made the right decision."Princess Leona's breath caught. For some reason, she had a strong feeling that if she had doubted Lin Tianhao again just now, she would have missed the throne!After bidding farewell to Princess Leona, Lin Tianhao decided to level up first. Reducing his red name value was a priority.Green Poison Spider (Normal): Level 20Health: 2450/2450Attack: 108Skills: Web Entanglement, Poison ArrowThe normal monsters in Ragnarok were relatively friendly, with generally low attributes.Lin Tianhao raised his hand and fired an arrow.-2450."Ding, you have killed the Green Poison Spider. Experience +400.""Ding, you have reached level 2."Killing monsters above his level indeed provided a substantial experience reward. A single normal monster could grant 400 experience points.Next, Lin Tianhao fired another arrow. The Lightning Leap skill affected eighteen Green Poison Spiders around him. With over two thousand health points, they couldn't withstand Lin Tianhao's attack and were all killed in one shot."Ding, you have reached level 3.""Ding, you have reached level 4."...When regaining lost levels, no free attribute points were awarded; it was simply a matter of leveling up.Lin Tianhao continued leveling up here.At this moment, in the royal palace of the Star Kingdom, Princess Leona presented her idea in the throne room, which immediately caused a burst of laughter."Leona, my dear sister, did the Drought Corpse in the newbie village fry your brain? What nonsense are you talking about?" Qing Fuyun's face was full of mockery. As the second princess of the Star Kingdom, she had been building her power base in the kingdom and was a strong contender for the throne."Princess Leona, shouldn't you think carefully before speaking? Is it even possible to kill Greylinson without breaking the seal?" Prime Minister Kessenro's face was full of ridicule, and he didn't take the princess, who had just returned from outside, seriously at all.On the throne, the aged King Aberla raised his hand, and those who were about to mock Princess Leona immediately fell silent."Leona, as royalty, we must always measure our words and actions against our capabilities. Have you considered the consequences if you fail to deliver on such a claim?" King Aberla's voice was stern.Princess Leona took a deep breath. She had anticipated this reaction when she came. Since she chose to be here, it meant she had absolute trust in Lin Tianhao."Father, Mother, I wouldn't say this if I didn't have the confidence to achieve it," Princess Leona declared.As soon as she finished speaking, Qing Fuyun questioned, "Sister, what if you fail? What then?"King Aberla also looked at Princess Leona. "Indeed, there should be a punishment. Otherwise, anyone could come to the throne room and speak nonsense. Where would our royal dignity be?"Princess Leona gritted her teeth. There was no turning back now."If I fail, I will voluntarily give up my candidacy for the throne!!"She finally said it. Without explaining, these people would not let it go.Upon hearing this, Qing Fuyun couldn't help but smile. One less competitor was good news for her.As for Princess Leona truly being able to kill Greylinson without destroying the seal, that was impossible!!Impossible!!If there were such a method, Greylinson would have been dead long ago.In the court, everyone had their thoughts, but most were secretly delighted. One less troublemaker made their positioning easier.King Aberla, on the throne, was somewhat surprised. His thoughts were similar to Qing Fuyun's, but he thought more deeply. If Princess Leona had no confidence at all, would she make such a claim and even stake her candidacy for the throne?Therefore, King Aberla believed that Princess Leona must have her trump card."Very well, Leona. I look forward to you killing Greylinson. If you can do it, the Star Kingdom's Star Commerce will be under your control!"