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Luo Ya, however, remained calm and composed.
The old village chief was surprised, but after learning the other party's identity, he quickly bowed and said to the burly man named Gerdev, "I am the village chief of this village. Greetings, Lord Gerdev."
Looking at the short-haired, muscular man in front of him, Luo Ya began to recall the information in his mind.
Gödel Stroronov, though his strength was insignificant compared to the rest of the continent, was still a nobody.
But in this kingdom, he is a man of considerable importance, and this fishing plan is to catch this big fish, Gerdav.
Gödel Stroronov was not a nobleman, but a commoner. He won the final battle in the king's court and was recruited by the king to become his subject and a warrior captain leading the kingdom's most elite troops.
This man is a famous figure in the Kingdom of Ri Yestize and its neighboring countries. He is known as the kingdom's strongest warrior and is considered to be a figure who has ventured into the realm of heroes.
Because of his character and good conduct, he was deeply trusted and loved by the emperor, who entrusted him with the kingdom's four great treasures, allowing him to carry them with him at all times. As a result, a new title emerged: Gazef was hailed as the "Strongest Warrior," and this title gradually spread from the kingdom to the neighboring empires and theocracy.
Perhaps his strength is not the greatest among all human forces, but in the Kingdom of Reyestie, he is the undisputed strongest. Not only do warriors idolize Gazef, but he is also very famous among the common people.
This is why, when Gerdov gave his name, the old village chief immediately understood his identity. Perhaps the old village chief had never seen the middle-aged soldier in front of him, but he must have recognized his name.
Gazef didn't put on airs. After the village chief bowed, Gazef dismounted, took the village chief's hand, and scanned the surroundings. Seeing the remaining bloodstains and the lingering smell of blood in the air, Gazef didn't offer any flattery but went straight to the point: "May I ask you some questions?"
"On our way here, many villages were massacred by the Imperial Knights, almost completely wiped out. We didn't see a single living person, and the corpses were everywhere."
At this point, Gerdav paused, then continued, "It seems like there was just a chaotic battle here, but judging from your side, there don't seem to be many casualties. Although it might be a bit of an exaggeration to say that, I still hope you can tell me what exactly happened here?"
Gerdoff was not a man of many words; he was merely a warrior and not particularly eloquent.
He had seen far too many corpses along the way, to the point that he was somewhat numb. In fact, before even arriving at this village, Gazef had already mentally considered Kahn Village to be a dead village.
The fact that Kahn Village has survived is indeed one of the few good things that has happened so far, and Gerdov himself is very pleased about it.
However, it's worth mentioning that there are some things that need to be clarified; he needs to understand the beginning and the end of this matter.
After all, the village in front of them looked like it had just been through a battle, which was bound to make people quite concerned.
After all, he was sent here by the king to investigate the rebellion of the Imperial Knights.
Although this mission was full of suspicious points, he still lacked the necessary clues to investigate them. The villages ahead had already been massacred, and the few survivors had been transported to Ye Lantier. Even if he wanted to get clues about this from those villages, he had no way to start.
Right now, Gazef feels that this village of Kahn might bring him unexpected gains.
The village chief glanced at Roya, and seeing that Roya remained silent, he finally spoke to Gerdev, saying, "This is what happened."
After a moment, Gazef learned the whole story from the village chief. At this moment, his expression finally changed, becoming serious and earnest. He said incredulously, "What? People from the Slane Theocracy disguised themselves as knights of the Empire?"
Gerdjohn is not a stupid person; on the contrary, he is quite clever compared to his rugged appearance.
After a little speculation, it was quickly clear that something was amiss and there were suspicious points.
At that moment, his eyes gleamed, and he muttered, "So it was the Slane Theocracy that did this? If so, then everything makes sense. Sure enough, those corrupt nobles of the kingdom were also involved, actually cooperating with the Slane Theocracy..."
Upon hearing this, the soldiers behind him were also enraged, and they all became indignant.
“I knew it. The Imperial Knights were causing trouble near Ye Lantier. Why didn’t the Kingdom send people from the nearest fortress city to deal with them? Instead, they had the Warrior Captain put down the Four Great Treasures and lead a limited force all the way here to investigate.”
"This is all a conspiracy by the nobles. These filthy rats have finally made a move against Lord Gazef. How despicable!"
People weren't fools; with a little speculation, they quickly understood the nobles' sinister intentions.
The noise quickly turned into a chaotic mess. Gerdov frowned, then shouted, "Everyone, things aren't settled yet, so please be quiet!"
Hearing Gerd's words, the crowd fell silent, though many still wore expressions of resentment.
Gazef's favor with the emperor naturally aroused the dissatisfaction of the nobles. However, Gazef had a weak foundation, did not take sides among the nobles, and was too upright. Such a guy was naturally targeted by some nobles.
This was inevitable, but Gazef did not expect that these nobles would do such a thing, colluding with foreign enemies and working together to set up this scheme to eliminate Gazef.
To be honest, after learning the truth, Gerd also felt very heartbroken.
He had not imagined that the empire had become so corrupt that it had even colluded with foreign enemies in an attempt to eliminate him.
As Gerdov sighed with heartache, his gaze quickly fell upon the young man behind the village chief.
Although Roya didn't say a word, the village chief kept glancing at the young man in front of him while revealing information, which made Gerdev somewhat concerned.
Chapter 398 Gerdoff's Trouble
As Gerdov curiously sized up Roya, Roya was also curiously sizing him up.
How should I put it? The other party is hailed as a hero, but in Roya's opinion, his strength is just so-so.
Although it may be hurtful to say this, it is the truth.
Their eyes met for a moment, and then Gerdov greeted them first, saying, "Hey, you're a very handsome young man. Judging from your appearance, you must be a magician, right?"
Luo Ya nodded slightly, displaying a rather indifferent attitude.
Gerdov was slightly taken aback, but he didn't say much. After exchanging a few casual words, he continued to inquire about information from the village chief.
Luo Ya was about to continue listening when the little girl from before appeared beside him. The girl stood there gracefully, holding a bunch of white flowers she had picked from somewhere. Her cheeks were rosy, and she had a pretty smile on her face.
Being stared at like that by such an innocent girl, Roya had no choice but to shift his gaze from Gerdov to the girl.
"What's wrong?" Roya asked with a gentle smile.
The girl said sweetly, "Here, please accept this."
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While they were talking, the old village chief explained the general situation to Luo Ya.
This also allowed Gerdoff to learn about the identity of the young man in front of him.
"Are they capable of casting high-level magic spells at the fifth rank?" Gazef's expression turned serious.
The knights behind him, who had previously expressed their dissatisfaction with Roja's arrogant attitude, fell silent after hearing these words.
"To have achieved so much at such a young age is remarkable, truly remarkable," Gerdov exclaimed, though he also felt a little strange.
The villagers may not know what it means to be able to use fifth-order magic.
However, Gerdoff and others were different.
He is hailed as the one closest to the realm of heroes, and he understands best what the word "hero" represents.
The Heroic Realm is a realm that only the strongest humans can enter. It is considered to have surpassed the limits that humans should have, and is therefore also known as the Extra-Human Realm.
This is a rare achievement, one that can be found in the entire kingdom. Yet, this boy, who looks to be under twenty, has already reached that level?
Although Gazeta is hailed as a hero, he has not actually reached that level in any real sense. There are two reasons why he is called a hero and the strongest warrior.
First, the four secret treasures that the king allows him to wear can elevate Gazef's strength to a level that is usually unattainable when he is fully armed.
Secondly, he had received a treasure from an elder of the Blue Rose in the past, a treasure that could allow Gazef to break through this shackle and become a true hero for a short period of time.
But no matter what, his realm is ultimately just a pseudo-realm.
However, even someone like Gazeta Gazeta was considered a formidable foe by enemy countries, who attempted to eliminate him through such means.
Seeing Gazef's appearance, the knights behind him became restless. One of them said, "Could there be a mistake? He's so young, how could he have already entered the realm of heroes?"
That's what he said, and it immediately won the approval of the adventurers around him.
Although they didn't nod, their expressions revealed that they were somewhat skeptical.
Gerd said, "Have you forgotten the captain of Blue Rose? Being young doesn't mean you can't step into the realm of heroes."
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.
Yes, the wild rose.
This is a fairly famous adventurer team, and one of only two adamantite-class adventurer teams in the Kingdom of Ri Yestize.
Compared to many other adventurer teams, this group is quite unique, as it consists of five members, all of whom are women.
These five women are not only all top-tier Steel-level adventurers, but their captain is also recognized throughout the kingdom as someone who has already entered the realm of heroes.
Their captain, who was not even twenty years old, only nineteen, had already accomplished a feat that ordinary people could not, and officially stepped into the realm of heroes.
Gerdoff's implication was that they might have encountered someone comparable to the White Rose.
Although that's what Gerd said, he was also very curious.
When did such an exceptionally powerful adventurer appear in the kingdom?
Logically speaking, with such strength, one should have a corresponding degree of fame. For example, the Blue Rose was highly regarded before she became famous.
But this guy in front of me seemed to have popped out of a rock; he didn't transmit much information at all.
However, through the old village chief's description, Gerdav clearly knew that if it weren't for the young man in front of him, the village would most likely have been wiped out.
Despite such a powerful figure, Gerdav maintained a highly respectful attitude.
The village chief didn't keep everyone standing at the door. After explaining their current situation, he invited them to his home.
The village is ultimately just a small place, and even as the village chief, his room couldn't accommodate so many people.
In the not-so-spacious room, Roya and Gerdev sat facing each other, while the other cavalrymen helped the villagers clean up the remaining mess. The old village chief sat by the door, smoking his pipe intermittently.
During this time, Gazef still learned a lot of information from the villagers, the most crucial of which was why Roya knew that the knights were people from the Slane Theocracy in disguise.
On this point, Gerdoff did not mince words and raised the question directly and clearly.
"How did you know that those knights were people from the Slane Theocracy in disguise?"