Opening a fantasy anime world with the style of Mount & Blade

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"It seems everyone is quite excited. Well, there's something even more exciting coming up, so please quiet down for a moment!"

Looking at the excited but varied expressions of the people below the stage, Liu Tianyu continued to gesture with his hands, indicating that they should be quiet.

Upon seeing that their lord had signaled for silence again, everyone quieted down again in less than a minute, continuing to keep their eyes fixed on their lord.

"I know everyone is very excited, but aside from the man-made disaster of goblins."

There's another reason hindering the development of our Storm Territory, and it's also the reason why our Storm Plains is called the Storm Plains. Can anyone tell me why?

Liu Tianyu asked the question while scanning everyone.

"Is there even a need to ask? Of course it's the natural disaster of storms that inexplicably occur every winter!"

Even I know this, but you, my lord, don't? You're so stupid!

Just then, a childish voice rang out, but what that childish voice said shocked everyone.

Liu Tianyu turned his gaze over and saw a little boy, about four years old, being held by a peasant woman, giggling and saying things that were incomprehensible.

Little did he know that his words almost made his mother, who was holding him, throw him off.

"My lord, my lord, he... he's still young and doesn't know any better, so he offended you. Please forgive him!"

The peasant woman, sweating profusely, was holding the little boy. Her way of speaking was comparable to that of a witch, except that the witch's was purely due to her own actions, while she was so frightened that she almost lost her soul!

"Hey, ignorance is no excuse! Besides, this child is so cute, and what he said isn't wrong, I really am a bit stupid."

"I knew that if I had just made up my mind, I could have freed you from your suffering, Let Stormleaderon again be great! Yet I hesitated. For this, I must apologize to you who have endured so much hardship!"

After Liu Tianyu finished speaking, he lowered his head slightly.

"My lord, what are you doing? You mustn't!"

"Please lift your head, Your Lordship! We cannot accept such a gift!"

Upon seeing Liu Tianyu not only suddenly apologize to them but also lower his head, everyone in Stormwind Territory—from free citizens and serfs to soldiers—felt terrified and urged Liu Tianyu to quickly raise his head.

In the kingdom, it's unheard of for nobles to apologize to commoners. If a noble can even face the commoners squarely, that's already considered the mark of a good noble.

It can be said that what Liu Tianyu is doing now is basically unprecedented.

"Hehe, everyone, don't take it to heart. If you're going to get hit, stand up straight; if you make a mistake, you have to be punished. I'm just using this to motivate myself."

And what I'm about to say happens to be related to the natural disaster in the Storm Steppes. Oh right, I almost forgot to reward you for your frankness.

"Then I will exempt your family from taxes for three years!"

Liu Tianyu shook his head, smiled calmly, and then gently waved to the little boy and the peasant woman.

"My lord, thank you so much for your kindness!"

Upon hearing that her family would not only be spared punishment but also exempted from three years of taxes by Liu Tianyu, the peasant woman was overjoyed and immediately knelt down with her children to thank Liu Tianyu.

While a three-year tax exemption might not seem as visually striking as 10 Supreme Gold Coins, in the Stormy Plains after the goblins disappeared, saving 20-30 Supreme Gold Coins over three years through frugal living is not a dream.

Liu Tianyu remained noncommittal about the peasant woman's gratitude. He believed that a combination of kindness and severity was the way to manage people. If Liu Tianyu were to take the initiative to help the peasant woman and her family get back on their feet, it would only lower his own standing.

"The next problem is the crux of the Storm's Calamity. Do you all know what kind of creature's head this is? Come on, lift it up so everyone can see it clearly!"

Liu Tianyu instructed the four Nord Royal Guards who had accompanied him to the platform to raise the Lava Dragon's head again and walk it around the platform so that everyone could see it.

"What, what is that head of? The head alone is this big, how big must the whole thing be?"

"That head alone must be as thick as a mammoth's leg!"

"This head is so fierce, could it be a legendary dragon?"

After the Nord royal guards struggled to carry the lava dragon's head around the town, the people began to discuss it again.

Fortunately, the Lava Dragon's entire weight is concentrated on its sturdy and rare black and gold carapace, so its head isn't too heavy.

Otherwise, just one round of the tour would have taken half their lives to the four Nord Royal Guards, but even if it didn't take half their lives, it still exhausted them to the point of collapsing on the high platform.

"No need to guess anymore, I'll reveal the answer."

This is the head of a Lava Dragon. Adult Lava Dragons can reach over 15 meters in length and weigh nearly 1000 tons. They feed on magma and ores, are proficient in fire magic, and are the most powerful sub-dragons.

So what is its connection to the Storm Calamity? It was the very culprit behind the Storm Calamity! And now that the culprit has been brought to justice, the Storm Calamity is a thing of the past!

Looking at the innocent and naive people with their clear eyes, Liu Tianyu didn't keep them in suspense and explained frankly.

"My lord, it's not that we don't trust you, but how can you be so sure that the Storm Calamity is related to this, what, the Lava Dragon?"

Just after Liu Tianyu finished explaining, a plainly dressed, muscular man stepped forward and questioned Liu Tianyu.

"Paws!"

Faced with the man's questioning, Liu Tianyu did not hesitate and directly gave orders to the militiamen who were maintaining order.

Upon hearing Liu Tianyu's order, his troops did not hesitate at all. The Wang national soldier closest to the man slapped him hard across the face, turning his lips into sausage lips.

"Damn it, a guy with a -30 favorability rating popped up here. Even if you're not a spy, you're definitely not a good person. You want to be the first to stick your neck out, huh? Well, I'll grant your wish!"

Looking at the man who had been slapped to the ground, Liu Tianyu sneered inwardly.

"Lock him up and let him know what crime he has committed by questioning his own lord!"

Without giving the man a chance to stand up and explain, Liu Tianyu continued with his order.

"What? Release me, my lord! What crime have I committed to deserve this imprisonment?"

The man tried to make a last-ditch effort, but was slapped again by Wang Guomin's soldiers, physically silencing him.

The man, his face contorted with rage, stared intently at the Wang national soldiers, seemingly wanting to do something, but after glancing at the soldiers on guard around him, he could only lower his head.

As soon as someone stood up, they were given a good beating and were even ordered to be locked up by Liu Tianyu. The crowd, which had been somewhat agitated, instantly fell silent.

This display of swift and decisive action immediately instilled fear in the people.

"Heh, everyone, there's no need to worry. That guy was just a troublemaker, probably drunk. Let's just treat it as a minor incident."

I am so certain because this expedition was made possible thanks to the help of the Sword Saintess.

"Without the Sword Saintess's help, I would have been unable to resolve the Storm Calamity that has plagued the Storm Plains for so many years. Now, I beseech the Sword Saintess!"

After Liu Tianyu finished speaking, he should first applaud to welcome the Sword Saintess.

While the Sword Saintess is still around, we must leverage her celebrity status. That way, we can definitely change the stereotype of Storm Territory.

After all, the Archbishop of the Supreme God, the Sword Maiden, has arrived in Stormwind. Aren't you curious about what exactly happened in Stormwind?

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Author's Note: There will be another update late at night. I will update more tomorrow during the holiday. I might have to work the night shift tonight. The early bird catches the worm. Maybe there will be something that everyone likes to see!

Chapter Seventy: A Surprise That Evening?

The Sword Saintess was watching Liu Tianyu's speech from a distance when she suddenly heard Liu Tianyu call her up. Her mature and beautiful face broke into a slight smile.

However, as a strong woman who has seen many ups and downs, she stepped forward without any stage fright.

She first gracefully bowed to everyone, then spoke clearly in a gentle voice:

"Fellow citizens of Stormlands, I am the Sword Saintess. I am sorry that I have been serving His Highest God in the temple, but I have not been able to personally experience your suffering, and have caused you to suffer such torment day after day for decades."

This is my dereliction of duty as the Archbishop of the Supreme God. Please forgive me, and remember that God's gaze has never left you!

After speaking, the Sword Saintess clasped her hands together and bowed deeply to everyone present. Her tone was so gentle that it evoked no negative emotions in anyone.

"Your Highness, the Saintess of the Sword, you needn't do that. Rather, we are already incredibly honored that someone as great as you could come to save us!"

"Yes, yes, Your Excellency Sword Saintess, we are unworthy of such an honor!"

Seeing the incredibly kind and approachable Sword Saintess, everyone present was deeply moved and knelt down in unison.

"Everyone, please get up quickly! We are all prayer believers, and there is no distinction between high and low status!"

Seeing everyone kneeling on the ground, the Sword Saintess gently raised her hands, and an invisible force lifted them all back to their feet.

"May His Highest God bless all who have suffered so much, and may the whole community be blessed!"

After everyone stood up, the Sword Saintess emitted golden light again, which then transformed into dandelion-like specks of light that merged into everyone's bodies.

"So, my injury is healed?"

"I feel like my arm has regained its strength."

"Yeah, I feel like I've gotten several years younger!"

After the light spots merged into everyone's bodies, whether they were healthy or injured and sick, they all felt incredible changes in themselves.

"Long live the Sword Saintess!"

"Long live the lord!"

With the Sword Saintess's round of group blessings, the atmosphere instantly reached its climax.

"Wow! That's a huge investment!"

Upon seeing that the Sword Saintess had applied a buff to more than two thousand people, Liu Tianyu's eyes widened. He then rushed towards the Sword Saintess and helped her up from behind, as she looked somewhat pale after releasing the group blessing.

His original plan was simply to have the Sword Saintess make an appearance to boost Stormlands' popularity, but now that she's done this, it's easier for Stormlands to become a hot topic and a target of public criticism.

But they meant well, so what could Liu Tianyu say?

Besides, he certainly wouldn't be confined to the small place of Stormwind Territory. If he could attract some people to attack him, they would have a handle against him. If he then launched a counterattack and wiped out the enemy's base, the enemy would certainly have no objections!

Thinking of this, Liu Tianyu glanced at a few of them.

"Let me take you down to rest first. Finally, I declare today a windless day in Stormlands. Let everyone begin a feast to celebrate!"

"Guards! Hang the Lava Dragon's head at the highest point, so that everyone who comes to Stormwind Territory knows that the Stormstorm Scourge is a thing of the past!"

After Liu Tianyu finished speaking, he took the Sword Saintess and left the town square, leaving the enthusiastic atmosphere to the people of Stormwind Territory.

“Really, Marian, why did you have to work so hard? I only asked you to go up there in the first place so that you could say a few words of encouragement, but you ended up blessing everyone.”

After carefully helping the Sword Saintess into her room in Stormwind Keep, Liu Tianyu complained to her.

"The people of Stormwind have indeed been living in dire straits for decades, and I, as the Archbishop of the Supreme God, have only done some insignificant things."

Moreover, blessing everyone is something they deserve after suffering for so many years.

The Sword Saintess, though her face was somewhat pale, still wore a gentle and loving smile as she shook her head and spoke.

"Yes, yes, you are the archbishop of the supreme god, you are the greatest, whatever you say is right."

However, don't pull this stunt next time. Blessing just over two thousand people and you're already like this; what if there are even more people next time? I'd be completely drained! I wouldn't feel good about it!

Liu Tianyu said a couple of things in an annoyed tone, and then involuntarily reached out to the Sword Saintess's perfect face, which was full of sickly beauty.

"Hehe, for Lord Tianyu to care so much, it must be because His Majesty the Supreme God has shown me favor!"

The Sword Saintess stretched out a jade-like hand and grasped the smooth little hand that was stroking her face.

"Master, the banquet is ready. Please go and announce its commencement!"

Just as Liu Tianyu and the Sword Saintess's gazes met and their bodies drew ever closer, a slightly alluring female voice came from outside the door.

"Ah! Sister Lucy, okay, okay, I'll be right there. Well then, Sword Saintess, you've worked hard, please get some rest. If anything happens, just let me know!"

Upon hearing the noise outside the door, Liu Tianyu was like a cat caught cheating by its owner. He hurriedly gave the Sword Saintess a few instructions and then rushed out of the room.

"Master, are you hot? It's still the middle of winter, and you're not wearing any thick clothes, so why are you sweating so much all of a sudden?"

Lucy, who was waiting outside the door, asked softly with a mischievous smile on her face.

"Ah? Really? Cough cough, perhaps a little! It's mainly because bringing the Sword Saintess back to rest made me a bit too nervous. After all, you know, the Sword Saintess has a noble status, so I was a little nervous."

Liu Tianyu coughed lightly twice, wanting to let the matter drop, but Lucy had no intention of letting him off so easily.

"Master! I don't want to interfere with anything you do, but you must be careful about your behavior, especially when you're interacting with the Sword Saintess!"

Before you truly mature, your affair with the Sword Saintess must absolutely not be discovered by anyone, otherwise I can't even imagine the predicament you'll face!

Lucy stretched out her arms and hugged Liu Tianyu tightly, her provocative eyes fixed intently on his, and spoke in an extremely solemn tone.

"Don't worry, Lucy, I'll know my limits. I definitely won't put myself in a difficult situation. After all, I haven't married you yet, and I don't want you to give me a big, healthy son!"

Liu Tianyu chuckled, then inappropriately moved his hand that was holding Lucy downwards.

"He's really got no manners. Where did that pure and innocent young master go?"

Lucy shook her head and then slapped away the restless hand that had been placed on her bottom.

"Alright, you should hurry up and prepare for the banquet. I'm sure you'll be satisfied tonight!"