Chapter 104: Uproar

  Suddenly, a chorus of shouts and killings erupted within the military camp. This was purely a mutiny, as Lei Zhe had no military position, no matter how high his previous status was, it could not be used as a reason to interfere with the army, and causing such a commotion was no different from rebelling.

  The officers at all levels knew that the situation was not good, some of them shrank into their barracks and did not dare to come out, while others turned against each other and stood on Ray's side. As for those who liked to bully soldiers and often insulted the former commander-in-chief Konrad, they were running around in the military camp, trying to find a way out, but the scale of the mutiny was too large, almost all the soldiers participated in it, they simply could not escape, either being killed by the soldiers or being tied up by them.

  Cavalry commander Rudolf had more than 200 personal guards, these guards were brought out from his home, belonging to his private army, they could be fearless of life and death, but Rudolf himself was not, he often said a sentence: as a legion commander, his own combat power was negligible, while decision-making ability was the key to success or failure.

  It must be acknowledged that Rudolf's words have some reason, and he is also using this to attack the former commander of the vanguard, Conard, because Conard is a 10th-tier powerhouse, while Rudolf is just an unremarkable 6th-tier knight. But now the situation has completely turned upside down, and that sentence should be turned around as well - in this chaotic situation, decision-making ability is the least important thing, one's own combat power is the key to victory or defeat!

  If Rudolf had the combat strength of a ten-stage strongman, like that of Gerald, charging into the battle group, killing Mo Xinko, capturing Leizhe alive, and using various words to divide the rebel group, he could have controlled this mutiny. Unfortunately, he couldn't do it, and could only hide behind his own guards, and his decision-making ability was not good either, threatening soldiers with military law and so on, what's the use? Not only is it useless, but it further intensified the conflict, making every soldier want to kill him!

  Soon, Rudolf's guards were killed off one by one, leaving only him alone. Lezhe didn't rush to kill him. He slowly approached Rudolf, who was scared out of his wits and no longer as arrogant as before. Kneeling on the ground with a flattering smile, a soldier rushed forward and kicked Rudolf in the head, but he quickly got up and knelt down again, revealing a flattering smile once more.

  For a high-ranking commander, it may be a lifetime without encountering a mutiny of lower-level soldiers. Rudolf didn't know the severity at first, but later saw his personal guards being killed one by one. He felt scared and hastily ordered his guards to put down their weapons, trying to ease the conflict. This behavior was too foolish, as a result, his guards did put down their weapons, but the soldiers did not spare them.

  Rudolf now only wants to survive and is willing to pay any price for it, but this is an unattainable luxury. How could Lezhe let him go?!

  Lei Zhe stood in front of Rudolf, his eyes bloodshot and muscles tense. He gazed coldly at Rudolf, who was kneeling on the ground gesturing with his hands as he spoke. It seemed like he was defending himself, but Han Jin, Xian Ni'er and others were too far away to hear anything. However, they could see Lei Zhe stretch out his hand, and a soldier hastily handed over his long sword. The next moment, Lei Zhe had raised the sword high above his head.

  Desperate Rudolf fell backward, using his right hand to block in front of himself, still trying to plead, but Leizhe had already stopped listening. His long sword sliced through the air, leaving a faint shadow, and struck Rudolf's neck.

  Blood splattered everywhere, Rudolf's head flew high into the air, fell to the ground and rolled several times, leaving a long trail of blood.

  The soldiers around Leizhe all cheered. Rudolph's death was a symbol, meaning they had won the victory.

  A great revenge has been avenged. Leizeluo revealed a bewildered expression. From the moment he learned that his father's coffin had been dug up, until now, he had been acting solely on his own instincts, without any plan. And the entire process of revenge was very easy. Now that Rudolf is dead, Leizeluo suddenly doesn't know what to do next.

  The soldiers cheered and then fell silent, staring at Leizhe. But Leizhe didn't know what to say. The scene became unusually quiet. The atmosphere was strange.

  Han Jin and Xian Ni's expressions changed at the same time. Those soldiers were willing to help Leizhe. It was a high-stakes gamble. Putting their fate in the hands of Commander Konrad. At this moment, even if Leizhe said something crazy like sweeping across the continent, it would be better than being at a loss for what to do. Otherwise, the army's morale would collapse.

  The soldiers have placed all their hopes on you. Shouldn't you be showing everyone the way? If even you don't know what to do, who will still trust you?

  "Lei Zhe. Have you forgotten about Lang Ning?" Xian Ni'er suddenly shouted loudly: "He is now being detained in the tenth town. He will be executed tomorrow at noon!"

  Lei Zhe's body shook, and he shouted angrily: "Is anyone willing to go with me to rescue General Lang Ning?"

  "Save the captain!"

  "Come on, I'll see who dares to stop us!"

  The soldiers over there all shouted in unison, and Xian Ni'er's eyes revealed a thick smile. Lang Ning had a very good reputation in the army, with excellent abilities and qualities, otherwise Konrad wouldn't have recommended him as his successor. If Leizhe and Lang Ning stood together, complementing each other, they should be able to control the entire Jiliu Army.

  "What's on your mind? You're smiling so smugly?" Han Jin said languidly.

  "What are you thinking? I'm still thinking about our future!" Xian Ni replied.

  Just then, Lei Zhe had already walked out of the military camp, and those soldiers were still following behind him. Then Lei Zhe let the soldiers temporarily stop there, and then rushed towards the giant turtle in big strides.

  Jumping onto the turtle's back, seeing no soldiers around, Leizhe revealed a hint of bitter smile and asked in a low voice: "What should I do now?"

  "Really? You don't even know what to do yourself?" Xanier said in astonishment.

  Han Jin and Sasou shifted their attention elsewhere, unexpectedly, Xian Ni Er also acted, in fact from start to finish, Lei Zhe was being pushed around, being pushed by the situation, being intentionally pushed by them, if Lei Zhe could clearly know what he should do, that would be a strange thing.

  "I... I really don't know."

  "First, you need to know what kind of fate those soldiers will face! After you leave, another general will come to control the Storming Legion, and this rebellion... As long as you leave, the nature of this incident will definitely be defined as a rebellion, and the soldiers will suffer severe punishment. It's impossible to kill them all, but at least dozens will be executed, otherwise who would dare to manage these soldiers?

  Also, you need to bury your parents in a place where no one knows first. Originally, they already hated the Knights of Connor to the bone, and with this incident happening, how could they not make use of it? In fact... I doubt whether you can guarantee the safety of the remains of the Knights of Connor. Maybe before you even return, the army will have flattened Green Garden."

  Lei Zhe's expression changed constantly, and a hint of ferocity suddenly flashed in his eyes: "What if I don't leave?"

  "That's much easier." Xanthe had been waiting for just those words.

  Actually, Leizhe's mind is not inferior to Xian Ni'er's. The problem is that he can't calm down now, and Xian Ni'er's words are correct. To protect these soldiers and his parents' tomb, it's far from enough to just tolerate and escape, he must have his own power!

  "Much easier?"

  "Right, you think, with the strongest legion of Beit in your hands, who dares to provoke you?" Xanier narrowed her eyes: "Even if you don't do anything, those city lords will take the initiative to arrange everything properly, for example, the cemetery of Knight Conard and his wife, for example, the military expenses of the Torrent Legion."

  "What if they don't support me?"

  "Did you see those soldiers? What do you think they're holding in their hands?" Xanthe smiled: "Is it a straw?"

  Lei Zhe fell silent, and Xian Ni'er smiled and added: "Knight Conard struggled so hard because he was too straightforward. In this world, being straightforward is..."

  "I don't want to talk about my father." Lei Zhe interrupted Xian Ni Er's words: "I just want to know, what should I do now?"

  "First, you should find the quartermaster, or whoever is in charge of supplies in the barracks. There must have been soldiers killed and wounded in the battle just now? Not only do the casualties need to be compensated, but all the soldiers who participated in the battle need to be rewarded. Although they stand on your side not for money, you can't underestimate the role of money, which can make them more closely united around you."

  Lei Zhe nodded after a moment of contemplation, indicating that he accepted Xian Ni Er's suggestion: "Anything else?"

  "There's a first, of course there's a second." Xanier smiled: "You need to reappoint officials at all levels, because you can't manage two cavalry brigades by yourself. What you need to do is control those officials and let the officials control the soldiers below them."

  "I also saw the soldiers capture many prisoners, haha... This is a rebellion, what's the use of keeping prisoners? You can let the newly appointed officers take action in person, in front of everyone, and kill those prisoners. This will cut off their retreat, even if the soldiers are scattered, they won't leave you."

  "We are not soldiers, and we will definitely be rejected by the soldiers of the Stormtrooper Legion, so we can't help you openly. That would likely have a bad influence. Actually, you don't need to worry, just let go and do it well. You are Connor's son, the soldiers trust you and rely on you. Even if you make mistakes, they will think you are right! What else are you worried about?"

  An army without a goal or ideal is very dangerous, your first goal is to rescue Langning, as for later... that's up to you and Langning to decide.

  Xian Ni'er said a lot in one breath. Lei Zhe looked deeply at Xian Ni'er, then turned around and jumped off the turtle's back.