Zhong Ming raised his eyes and looked:

This Princess Lavinia is tall and elegant, with an upright posture.

Her long brown-gray hair was combed into neat braids, shining silver in the sunlight; her facial features were exquisite and beautiful, her skin was delicate and fair, with a faint blush; her black eyes were deep and elegant.

She was wearing a gorgeous robe, a fur coat, and a scimitar hanging from her waist, exuding a sassy aura.

Lavinia showed a flash of snow and bowed sincerely to apologize: "I'm sorry, Your Excellency, it's like this..."

What happened is roughly as follows:

Forty years ago, Rufus went to Herot Castle (the castle at his feet) and killed a raging monster with a large bounty on his head.

At that time, Queen Horsock of Capote County (the biological mother of the three Lavinias) offered a huge reward of up to 15,000 gold coins to attract many warriors to come and hunt the monsters.

At that time, the impoverished Rufus, armed with the enchanted weapons inherited from his family and his skills, saved the queen when the monster attacked. After a group of warriors rushed to the street, he successfully challenged the monster and killed it.

He brought the monster's head back to Herot Castle, and won the queen's favor and the respect and praise of the people in the territory.

The next step is for the beloved warrior to marry the queen, inherit the throne, and reach the pinnacle of life.

However, before his death, the monster cursed Rufus, saying that his mother would avenge him and cover every inch of the land with sulfur, plague and death.

As expected later, the monster's succubus mother was extremely angry with her son, so she traveled over the mountains and ridges to find Rufus and planned to take revenge.

This banshee's magic poses a huge threat to Capote and the Rufus family.

Rufus had no choice but to pull out his family's "Rune Sword" again and fought a life-and-death battle with the banshee on a rainy night.

After that night, Rufus defeated the banshee and once again defended Capote County.

Unfortunately, a few days ago, Lavinia's two brothers suddenly disappeared in the castle near the sea. The guards and servants died horribly. They also left the words "I'm back" in blood.

Everyone thought that the banshee was back to take revenge.

The old and frail Rufus was about to pick up the sword to save his son again, but Lavinia persuaded him and said: Father, you have been fighting all your life and your body has collapsed a long time ago. It is better to use the power of Asshai... to deal with the girl.

Demon.

Hence the letter asking for help.

However, due to the unfamiliarity and low trust in Yashai, the Zamora family spent a lot of money to hire the "Horn Mercenary Group", one of the most famous mercenary groups in the northern continent, and even promised to give Besov a baron title.

Yashai has been retreating steadily in the past few days, the mermaid clan is raging, and the Zamora family has become much more dependent on Besov. This bastard also sees this and becomes more and more arrogant.

Who would have expected that today, Besov would be taunting Zhong Ming behind his back, but the real owner would catch him, humiliate him and drive him away...

Although this saves a huge amount of final payment, how to face the revenge of the banshee is another big problem.

"So, you are planning to use me as a gunman?" Zhong Ming thought thoughtfully.

"Your Majesty, if you want to blame me, blame me. It was I who suggested that my father lie and claim that my brothers were missing after being attacked by the mermaid tribe. It was all my idea..." Lavinia apologized again with her white expression on her face.

"Oh, how about I punish you and cancel this year's tax exemption and pay the bonus as usual?" Zhong Ming touched his chin and made a decision.

The four newly acquired provinces also have a one-year tax exemption. Not only are civilians exempt from tax, but the dedication fees in the feudal contracts of the nobles are also exempted.

"Thank you for your forgiveness, I..."

Lavinia wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Zhong Ming's hand:

"Since the two Zamorras disappeared not because of the invasion of foreign enemies, but because of the monsters in the territory, then it is the vassal's duty to defend the territory and has little to do with Yashai.

I still have a lot of government affairs to deal with. If there is nothing else, I will leave first. Goodbye!"

After saying that, Zhong Ming turned around and left.

"Please wait," Lavinia lifted her skirt slightly and stepped after Zhong Ming, "Sir, we need your help!"

Zhong Ming stopped and looked at her indifferently:

"Oh, I know. But why should I help you?

There is no such protection payment in the feudal contract I signed with the Zamora family, right?"

Yes, Zhong Ming hates others deceiving him very much.

Zhong Ming was very dissatisfied with the Zamora family's semi-deceptive way of asking for help. Although he had been punished, he had no intention of helping them.

Zhong Ming, who has seen many beauties, cannot turn into a free thug because of Lavinia's "sincere apology".
Chapter completed!