81: Go home and prepare for action.

At least until the conflict between Arthur and Dean was resolved, or until Arthur demonstrated strength capable of confronting the Duke, they wouldn't dare to associate closely with the Earl of Mad Lion's Family again.

Due to what happened, the subsequent banquet also ended in a hurry!

Marquis of Roses's Family, and even Olivia, had long anticipated such an outcome.

This matter was, all in all, caused by Olivia, so now that the banquet ended hastily, they didn't blame Arthur.

They didn't blame him, but Arthur felt a bit embarrassed!

So, after the numerous nobles departed and only the two Families remained, Arthur apologized:

"Olivia, your coming-of-age banquet ended so abruptly, all because I was too heavy-handed. I apologize!"

"It's not your fault. Dean was the one who provoked first, and besides, you taught Dean such a harsh lesson because you cared about me. How could I blame you for that?"

Olivia's understanding demeanor made Arthur feel once again that a marriage alliance might not be so bad.

Then he thought to himself, after this incident, although the possibility of the Duke retaliating against Marquis of Roses's Family was minuscule, it still existed.

He then took out five fiery red scrolls from his space ring. These were precisely the Meteor Shower Scroll that had helped Arthur achieve great merits in the war against the Orcs multiple times.

Such a Sharp Weapon for war and attack cost only one hundred thousand gold coins each, which was not expensive for Arthur now, so he always kept ten in his space ring.

Now, he planned to give five to Olivia. Although using five scrolls simultaneously couldn't guarantee the killing of a Sky Knight-level expert, the probability of injuring or even severely injuring them was quite high.

Therefore, five Meteor Shower Scrolls had a certain deterrent effect on Sky Knight-level experts, and could just be given to Olivia for self-defense!

Except for Arthur, none of the people present had seen a Meteor Shower Scroll, they were just wondering why Arthur suddenly took out five magic scrolls!

Facing everyone's confusion, Arthur directly said:

"I'm sure you all have heard of the Ninth-level Magic I used on the Orc battlefield: the Meteor Shower Scroll. These five are them. I am taking them out now because I want to give them to Olivia as a means of self-defense!"

As soon as Arthur said this, everyone looked at the five fiery red scrolls with shocked expressions.

They immediately understood how destructive these five scrolls were, so much so that even a Sky Knight wouldn't dare to underestimate them.

And Arthur actually gave five such precious items to Olivia at once!

Olivia, as the person concerned, was initially stunned in place by the shock. After regaining her senses, she quickly refused:

"Arthur, these five scrolls are too precious, I cannot accept them!"

Arthur had long known Olivia would react this way and replied with a smile:

"By severely injuring Dean like that, I have completely offended the Koruk Family. They might take their anger out on your Family.

So, these five scrolls are my compensation, and besides, today is your eighteenth birthday, so consider them an extra gift for you!"

Birthday gifts had already been given once before, so Arthur now said they were extra.

Then Arthur saw Olivia's expression still intending to refuse, and couldn't help but say again:

"These things are precious in your eyes, but I am not lacking them."

As if to prove his point, Arthur took out five more Meteor Shower Scrolls from his space ring and handed them to his parents.

In fact, Arthur's parents were protected by Petro, the Sky Knight secretly arranged by Arthur, so there was no need to worry about their safety.

But since the scrolls were given to Olivia, some should also be given to his parents.

"Father, Mother, your son has five more scrolls, so take them for self-defense!"

Abergh and Charlotte knew that these things were indeed nothing to Arthur, so they accepted with a smile:

"Alright, we'll take these. If we didn't, you'd probably still worry about our safety!"

After seeing his parents accept the scrolls, Arthur turned his gaze to Olivia again.

At this moment, Olivia knew she couldn't refuse anymore, so she tearfully put the five Meteor Shower Scrolls into her space ring, then whispered:

"Arthur, thank you!"

With Arthur's ten Meteor Shower Scrolls, the inexplicable pressure from the Duke's Family on everyone present was greatly reduced, and the atmosphere immediately became much livelier!

Arthur's Family returned home after staying one night in Rose City Castle!

Mainly, the pressure from the Koruk Family was too great for his parents, and they wanted to return to their territory as soon as possible to take charge, fearing that the Koruk Family might cause trouble in their territory.

Arthur naturally went back with them, and even returned directly to Initial City!

On the night he returned to Initial City, Arthur stayed quietly alone in his study, as if waiting for something.

After a long time, two people with Sky Knight strength appeared and immediately knelt on one knee before Arthur:

"My Lord, we have thoroughly investigated all those wicked nobles and merchants in the Kate Kingdom, and we are just waiting for you to announce the start of the operation!

Additionally, the Minotaur brothers have completed their reconnaissance of the Orc Royal Court, but due to their identity, it's not convenient for them to come directly to the castle to report to you. If you have any instructions, we will deliver them together!"

It turned out that these two were the Sky Knights Arthur had sent two months ago to investigate the notorious nobles and merchants in the Kate Kingdom.

The five-meter height of the Minotaur Sky Knights was indeed too tall; they couldn't even enter Arthur's room door.

Moreover, if they came and were discovered, people might think Arthur was colluding with the Orcs, so they could only wait outside the city.

Facing their report, Arthur nodded in satisfaction.

"It's good that everything is ready, but the plan has changed slightly. I'm sure you've heard about my conflict with the Koruk Family at Rose City Castle yesterday.

Originally, the Duke's power was too great, and he also had Sky Knights. Plundering such a force would have too significant an impact!

However, since I already have a grudge with the Koruk Family, I naturally have no choice but to cut the weeds and eliminate the roots.

I know that you two alone will find it difficult to complete this arduous task, so I plan to give you a few more helpers!"

After speaking, Arthur clicked three more times in his Portable Shop, and after deducting thirty million gold coins, three new Sky Knights appeared in Arthur's study!

After summoning the new recruits, they naturally needed weapons and armor. So, Arthur then spent another twenty-one million gold coins.

He purchased three sets each of the Sky Knight Sword, valued at three million gold coins, and the sky knight armor, valued at four million gold coins.

These were given to the newly appeared Sky Knights for their use.

The Kate Kingdom, including Mondo Province, has six major provinces.

The Royal Capital, where a Legendary Expert is stationed, and its surroundings definitely cannot be visited.