Why must the devil be Defeated?

Chapter 63: 062 This time, I’m really in trouble

Shane had no inkling of the private agreement between Vivian and President Riley.

All Shane could do was keep up a dry laugh while his mind raced, trying to conjure up a way to smooth over the situation.

However, Vivian didn’t seem intent on delving deeper; it appeared she only meant to give someone a light rap on the knuckles before she swiftly changed the topic herself.

“In any case, things are as they stand because of the phenomenon in the heavens and earth and the Old Demon Clan Faction. The situation in Lamijion will likely get very busy, and President Riley is already considering the possibility of even bigger incidents occurring in the future. She is currently in communication with the headquarters of the adventurer’s guild in the Royal Capital.”

That was typical of the prudent guild president.

“What are we going to do about that person from the Old Demon Clan Faction?” Merica inquired with unmistakable concern. “Even though he’s been subdued now, his Level is so high, are there people in Lamijion capable of keeping him under control?”

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This was a natural worry as well.

After all, even within the entire adventurer’s guild, there are only thirty-three individuals whose Level reaches or exceeds 70, and although this figure only accounts for adventurers, it’s certain that there are more high-Level entities in this domain and the Kingdom. However, Lamijion isn’t considered a bustling city within the Mitra Kingdom, so finding someone capable of handling a Demon Clan member like Killian, with his Level, is indeed difficult.

Even Tielle couldn’t help but speak up.

“Presently, the highest Level in Lamijion belongs to the Knight Commander of the Third Knight Order, Beren Mura,” Tielle said coldly. “Captain Beren, being the third son of Marquis Mula who rules this domain, wields considerable power. He can be said to be the ultimate authority in Lamijion, with only President Riley on par with him. But isn’t his Level not yet 70?”

“Yes,” Vivian nodded, adding, “After all, Mr. Beren is only 28 years old this year. If he weren’t the third son of the Marquis Family, and if his talent were not the best among the Mula Family’s children, he wouldn’t have been able to lead the entire Third Knight Order and be dispatched here to maintain order at such an age.”

The Mula Family, as a Marquis Household, is vast in both size and influence; it rules over numerous towns, including Lamijion within its broad domain, as one might imagine.

And under the banner of such a Marquis Family are three Knight Orders directly subordinate to them, each boasting over three thousand knights.

The leadership of these nearly ten thousand knights is vested in three Knight Captains and one General.

These four are the domain’s most visible peak combat forces; aside from the frequently roaming adventurers, locals with higher Levels are almost nonexistent.

Given this context, the Levels of these four are naturally quite high—each Knight Captain must be at least Level 70, while the General must be at Level 80.

Of course, these are conditions set by a Marquis Family. For lower-tier nobility such as Earls, Viscounts, and Barons, the military strength within their domains naturally doesn’t reach these heights.

As for Dukes, the highest rank among the Nobles, available only to those who have served the Royal Family, their forces include at least seven Knight Orders, with a minimum of several tens of thousands of knights. So, it wouldn’t be surprising if every Captain and the General within them have Levels over 80.

However, these are just the standards within the Mitra Kingdom.

As a country established by the Hero who once vanquished the Demon King, Mitra Kingdom’s stature on the continent is unparalleled, not something any ordinary nation can match.

Not to mention other aspects, the minimum requirement to become a Knight within a Knight Order is to be at least Level 30. Those who don’t meet this criterion are merely ordinary soldiers and guards. This shows how difficult it is to become a Knight Commander within a domain. @@novelbin@@

Yet, the Knight Commander of the Third Knight Order from Marquis Mula’s Domain hasn’t even reached Level 70.

The reason is that he is the third son of the Noble Family and his talent exceptionally high, so the Marquis Family promoted him directly to Knight Commander of the Third Knight Order and deployed him to Lamijion, ostensibly to maintain order, though also effectively to govern the town.

Because of these reasons, Lamijion’s ruler is a Knight Commander—after all, he himself is a Noble.

“Mr. Beren’s current Level has reached 68. He should be able to hit Level 70 smoothly before he turns thirty, right?” Vivian said. “Back when Lamijion was celebrating his appointment, all the citizens were overjoyed.”

Within a domain, besides the central city, other cities and towns are governed by peripheral families or vassals dispatched by the ruling Noble Family.

The military strength of these places naturally can’t compare to that of the domain’s central city.

In the case of Marquis Mula’s Domain, the highest military force in some towns doesn’t even reach Level 60.

Under such circumstances, with such a high-Level and esteemed identity, a direct descendant from one of the three major Knight Orders of the domain coming to govern Lamijion, how could the citizens not be elated?

But this time, Lamijion’s highest war power was clearly not enough to cope with the situation.

“The opponent is a Level 77 expert from the Demon Clan, and he was once a talented individual under the Dragon Demon. The large-scale assassination event in the Royal Capital ten years ago is enough to show that this is not someone ordinary people can handle.”

When Tielle said this, she glanced at Shane without leaving a trace.

“We’re lucky someone was able to subdue him this time, but next time might not be the same.”

The implication was not difficult to understand.

“I know.” Vivian nodded again, speaking solemnly, “President Riley has already spoken with Mr. Bellen, they should have some arrangement, and we just need to do our job.”

Upon hearing this, everyone was momentarily startled.

“Our job?”

Shane also voiced his confusion.

Vivian’s expression became serious.

“Actually, President Riley has entrusted our team with a mission,” Vivian said, “She will take care of the matters related to the Old Demon Clan Faction and the celestial anomalies, while we need to find the person the Old Demon Clan Faction has their eyes on.”

Upon hearing this, the team members became solemn.

“Find her?”

Only Shane’s eye twitched, leaving him speechless.

Unaware of Shane’s reaction, Vivian continued to speak.

“The existence targeted by the Old Demon Clan Faction is within Lamijion, and this alone is a very unstable factor.”

“So, we must find her, clarify her purpose for coming to Lamijion, and even understand the whole reason behind it.”

“This is the mission President Riley personally issued to us.”

This means that today, Vivian’s Team’s task was just that.

“The mission’s level is Platinum, and depending on the situation, it might even be elevated to Mithril Level or even Black Luster Level.”

This was undoubtedly a high-level mission that the entire Vivian’s Team had only taken on a few times.

“But… how should we find her?”

“With so few of us, if we’re looking to find someone in Lamijion, it would be better to leave it to the Knight Order.”

Lu Muya and Merica spoke in turn.

Only Tielle lowered her head slightly, then she spoke.

“I have a clue.”

Saying that, Tielle took something out from beneath her black robe.

Seeing that item, Shane’s eyes widened and he cursed inwardly.

Now, he had really walked into a trap.