Chapter 240 - 195: 500,000?
A smirk touched Henry’s lips. He could viscerally feel the immense potential of his two new skills.
[Bloodthirsty] practically changed the way he survived on the battlefield!
War is always cruel, no matter the time or place. Every clash of blades was a potential struggle between life and death.
But now, with this skill, Henry could practically become immortal on the battlefield!
As long as he could keep killing, his stamina would be endlessly replenished! This allowed him to all but ignore fatigue and fight on indefinitely!
The broken aspect of this skill was that it shattered the traditional stamina limitations of combat.
In past battles, even the strongest Warriors would grow weary from prolonged fighting. The consumption of stamina would make their movements sluggish and their reactions dull.
That was a fatal weakness!
A single second of hesitation could cost them their lives!
But Henry was different now. He could be like a relentless killing machine. As long as enemies remained, he could keep on fighting.
’Feeling tired? Just kill a few enemies to get your stamina back!’
Of course, every coin has two sides. It’s like the scion of a noble house: born with status and wealth, but in turn, deprived of having any worries.
In a sense, this skill also brought potential risks for Henry.
This power was a double-edged sword. It could make Henry cold and ruthless, and he might even lose control.
He had to remain vigilant to ensure he wouldn’t be consumed by this power. ’It’s fine to use Khorne’s power, but if it’s going to turn me into some kind of demon, then I’d rather pass.’
As for the second skill, [Will Answer All Requests].
’Needless to say, this skill had a certain divine... odor to it. The description said to take the name literally, but what did that ’literal meaning’ actually represent?’
’Does whatever I say become reality? A junior, bite-sized version of ’my word becomes law’?’
Henry’s brow furrowed slightly. The skill [Will Answer All Requests] might be even more elusive and difficult to gauge than [Bloodthirsty].
’What are the possible applications and limitations of this skill?’
’Damn it, why does this panel feel even worse after the update than it did before?’
’One star!’
First, Henry wondered if this skill only applied to enemies on the battlefield, or if it could be more broadly applied to all aspects of life.
If this skill could truly imbue his words with some kind of irresistible power, then its influence would be immense!
If his words carried some kind of law-like power, then Henry would become a walking nuclear bomb!
’I could order you to hand over your money, your fief, even your life! Or I could make Ratifa...’
At that point, Henry would just need to lie back in his castle and ask for whatever he wanted. He chuckled at the thought. ’How ridiculous.’
As for how to test this skill, he had a plan.
When news spread that Henry had agreed to Countess Ratifa’s trade proposal, the nobles who had left earlier could scarcely believe their ears.
They had originally thought Henry would be the most difficult one to persuade and had even prepared for lengthy negotiations.
Because Henry didn’t seem like the type of person to bow to Dinars, even if they came from the Prince! What Henry needed, perhaps, was more developed land, population, food, and armaments.
However, Henry’s agreement was like a spring breeze, blowing away all their worries.
Each and every one of these nobles wore a smile more radiant than a blooming chrysanthemum.
As long as Henry nodded, nothing else was a problem.
They no longer needed to trouble themselves with persuading anyone, nor did they have to worry about missing this golden opportunity because of failed price negotiations.
Now, they just needed to wait for Ratifa’s assessment team to give a reasonable price, and then they could easily liquidate the supplies they held.
For these nobles, time was money, and what they were saving now was not just the manpower and resources needed to receive and process the spoils of war and the enemy’s fiefs.
But also precious time!
They could use this time to handle other, more important matters, such as expanding their own territory or strengthening their military forces.
Moreover, these nobles also understood that as long as the price wasn’t absurdly low, they would rather sell the supplies in their hands at a price slightly below market value.
Spring had only just begun. As soon as they had Dinars in hand, they could purchase more grain, horses, spices, and armaments on the market. They could even increase the number of their serfs and shepherd slaves.
That’s how fiefs worked. The earlier you invest, the earlier you reap the rewards. The more you invest, the greater the returns.
However, in the eyes of staunch supporters like Edmund, Henry’s agreement was not just a simple transaction, but a signal.
This indicated that the war in the Northern Lands had reached an extremely urgent stage.
’Could it be? Is this war not just an affair of the Northern Lands, but something that concerns the very safety of the Caladian continent?’
’Surely not? Are the enemies that strong? Is the Prince that useless?’
Henry didn’t know what these nobles were thinking, but he could feel the entire atmosphere relax after he agreed to Ratifa’s deal.
These nobles would be grateful for his decision, and he, in turn, would gain their support and trust.
At this moment, Henry’s heart was filled with anticipation. This war would become a springboard for his plans, and those enemies corrupted by Chaos Power would become nothing more than souls for his reaping.