No one present was a fool.
Who didn’t know that spreading rumors about the convoy carrying valuables would surely attract northern bandits and horse thieves?
This scheme was exceedingly vicious!
“Your Highness, please deal with this scoundrel!”
Ye Chen lightly gripped the hilt of his sword, a smile playing on his lips.
“Traitors must be punished!”
With a roar, the sharp blade sliced through the air and struck down!
Blood immediately erupted like a fountain!
After all, with the “Kill and Become Stronger” system bound to him, Ye Chen would inevitably need to kill.
When the head fell and he faced those unblinking eyes of death, Ye Chen felt no fear.
It seemed as if he had completely fused with his body and memories for this lifetime.
“Your Highness is truly valiant!”
The guards cheered loudly upon seeing Ye Chen’s decisiveness!
Before coming here, many of them had worried about their future following such a useless prince. Not to mention their future, their very lives seemed to be in peril.
They came solely out of loyalty to the Duke of the State!
The fervent cheers raised their morale to an almost fanatical level.
At this point, the convoy finally had a central figure!
But Ye Chen didn’t notice the change in the guards’ attitudes.
He was absorbed in the rewards from the system—
【Detected host has killed an enemy, all attributes +1】
【Strength +1; Constitution +1; Agility +1】
【First kill reward: 100 points】
Although it was only a 1% increase, Ye Chen could clearly feel a mysterious power flowing into his body.
His meridians seemed more fluid, his mind clearer.
Even his muscle strength had a bit more vitality.
This was just for killing a traitorous guard.
For the upcoming journey to the northern border, Ye Chen was full of anticipation!
“Brothers, have you all rested? Let’s set off!”
Ye Chen wiped the blood splatter from his face, sheathed his sword, and turned to mount his horse.
As for the filthy head, it was discarded by the hundred-strong convoy!
The Crown Prince probably never expected that his scheme would become Ye Chen’s stepping stone.
An hour later, the buildings of the capital and the county town had completely faded from Ye Chen’s view.
The official road was not straightforward, so to reach the northern border, Ye Chen and his men had to cross the towering mountains.
The rolling mountains slowed their march, and the dense forest sometimes emitted the creaking sounds of broken trees.
Sunlight filtered through the layers of leaves and fell on their faces, accompanied by the distant cries of birds and insects.
Until the convoy reached the middle of the mountains, the sounds in the forest revealed their truth. Arrows flew from not far away, wailing like vengeful spirits!
Ye Chen, riding at the front, quickly heard the noise and shouted, “Enemy attack!”
As soon as the words were out, the well-trained guards quickly spread out and took up defensive positions.
The quality of the arrows wasn’t very good; the tips were prone to breaking. Though there were a few thuds from arrows hitting their targets, the situation was quickly brought under control.
“Protect His Highness!”
The guards’ shouts were followed by the thunderous footsteps coming from the mountains.
Sharp whistles pierced the sky as bandits charged from all directions, wielding their swords and knives.
The guard captain led a dozen men to form a protective circle around Ye Chen, while others engaged in fierce combat with the bandits.
The air was thick with the smell of blood.
The clashing of blades was incessant.
But alongside the sounds of battle was the system’s voice!
【Host’s team kills bandits, points +1】
【Host’s team kills bandits, points +1】
【……】
The string of electronic sounds instantly lifted Ye Chen’s spirits.
The system was indeed generous!
Even when his guards killed enemies, he still received rewards?!
If this continues in large-scale battles, wouldn’t the points just keep increasing like a cash machine?
“Wait!”
Ye Chen looked at the fallen bandits and suddenly spoke to halt the guards.
Though points were good, the priority was to increase his attributes.
The recent attribute gains were due to his own kills.
Thus, to gain attributes, his guards’ kills were useless.
The guards were momentarily puzzled but soon convinced themselves.
After all, the current prince was undoubtedly better than the previous useless one.
So, under the captain’s lead, the guards quickly captured the remaining bandits.
They surrounded them like cattle.
The dozen or so bandits trembled, crying out in fear.
“We were blind and failed to recognize the Prince. Please spare us…”
“I have elderly parents and young children. We will…”
Before he could finish, he was pierced through the chest by a sword!
Ye Chen was much more skilled at killing now, with swift and decisive strikes!
【Detected host’s kill, all attributes +0.5】
【Detected host’s kill, all attributes +0.3】
……
In the blink of an eye, all the bandits were killed by Ye Chen!
The ambush by the bandits was highly beneficial, raising his attributes by a total of 3 points!
His total attributes were now Strength: 7; Constitution: 6; Agility: 6!
Ye Chen flexed his fists.
His strength sliced through the air, with a faint crackling wind!
Such power should be comparable to his guard captain’s!
Ye Chen called up the points panel in his mind.
Seeing 1000 points, he was overjoyed.
By now, he had understood the system well.
In the system shop, aside from exchanging points for military supplies, there were also lottery draws with a chance of obtaining rewards far beyond the points!
His original plan was to save up enough points to exchange for firearms and cannons.
But his dear brother had set him up.
The journey was bound to be dangerous.
Distant water cannot quench immediate thirst.
Thinking for a moment, Ye Chen decided to use the points for a lottery draw.
Ye Chen decisively clicked for a ten-draw!
【Points deducted: 1000】
Balance instantly cleared.
Simultaneously, Ye Chen’s mind was enveloped in golden light.
A grand roulette appeared, filled with an array of items.
The wheel spun, and the rewards from the ten-draw were issued!
There were ten cards in total! They could be used at any time!
However, Ye Chen’s gaze fell solely on one of the golden cards.
He wasn’t mistaken. This was a general?!
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