Chapter 407 - 248: Duel with the Sky Knight

"Speed up a bit, we should be able to get that Ice Attribute Law Fragment today."

Bartlemy Bianchi spoke excitedly, his eyes gleaming.

So far, he had acquired five Law Fragments. If he could add the one ahead, it would make a total of six Law Fragments. Whether handed to the Royal Family of the Saki Kingdom or kept for his own family, these Law Fragments had tremendous value, regardless of how they might attract the attention of others.

He wasn’t worried.

The Bianchi Family was no ordinary existence, having an alliance through marriage with a Duke in the Saki Kingdom. When the time came, he only needed to hand over a portion of the Law Fragments and join forces with the Duke’s Family, eliminating any danger.

However, as he traveled.

He suddenly felt the Ice Attribute Law Fragment move.

"What’s going on?"

Bartlemy Bianchi couldn’t help but pause, carefully sensing the situation.

Upon careful examination, his face turned a bit grim.

Because at this moment, his perception indicated that the Law Fragment was indeed moving.

Obviously, that Law Fragment had likely been obtained by someone.

Bartlemy Bianchi hesitated, reevaluating the surroundings, but quickly discovered that his location was the only one with a Law Fragment. Any other Law Fragments were at least hundreds of miles away, if not further.

His expression continually shifted, ultimately becoming fiercely determined.

"Prepare for battle!"

With those words, Bartlemy Bianchi signaled to the members of the Knight Order.

It was clearly impossible to abandon this Ice Attribute Law Fragment, especially given the proximity, as he couldn’t guarantee the other party wouldn’t come towards him.

Thus, he had no choice but to proceed.

If the other party was strong enough, he would decisively give up the Law Fragment to avoid any unexpected situations. If the other party wasn’t strong, he would be unrestrained.

Following Bartlemy Bianchi’s instructions, the knights rapidly prepared themselves.

Tens of miles passed quickly.

Bartlemy Bianchi soon noticed the location of the Law Fragment.

Indeed, there was a Knight Order present.

"Eagle?"

"Which family is this!"

Bartlemy Bianchi murmured with a hint of confusion.

In his memory, he recognized the crests of all top families in various kingdoms. Evidently, he did not know the family with the crest of an eagle.

This could only make him pleased.

Because this indicated that the family before him wasn’t one of the top families in the kingdoms; even if their strength wasn’t bad, it likely wasn’t too powerful.

Particularly when Bartlemy Bianchi scanned the surroundings and confirmed the Knight Order ahead consisted of only about fifty people, his delight grew stronger.

While numbers don’t signify everything, they do largely indicate the strength of a family. Not to mention, a strong Count’s Clan wouldn’t likely bring only a few dozen people to a Kingdom War, and such a group probably belonged to a Viscount or a newly promoted Count’s Clan.

Though entering this Exotic Realm could lead to losses, coupled with an unfamiliar crest, Bartlemy Bianchi had finally made his determination.

Joy spread, yet before he could act.

A calm voice reached him.

"Lord Bartlemy Bianchi, concealment is not a noble virtue!"

Simple words conveyed through Life Source Power.

Bartlemy Bianchi’s joyful expression was met with surprise.

Not shock from being discovered, but surprise at someone recognizing him.

In his stunned state, he heard movement, so Bartlemy Bianchi chose not to hide and led a Knight Order of hundreds from the forest.

His gaze immediately focused on the lone young figure at the front.

"Do you know me?"

"Who are you? I don’t recall knowing you?"

Bartlemy Bianchi expressed mild surprise, internally becoming alert.

The initial delight was suppressed.

"Not familiar, but Lord Bartlemy Bianchi must be here for this!"

"As for me, I’m just a Viscount of the Tulip Kingdom. Naturally, you wouldn’t know me."

Thor chuckled, raising his hand, displaying a Law Fragment calmly floating in his palm.

"So you’ve acquired it!"

"Seems you’ve saved me much trouble. I’ll give you an opportunity; hand it over."

At hearing Thor’s identity, Bartlemy Bianchi’s alertness instantly vanished, a smile appeared on his face.

A Viscount, even of the Tulip Kingdom, was just a Viscount, posing no threat to him, further confirming his conjecture.

His tone cooled.

"No, no, Lord Bartlemy Bianchi, you must have misunderstood!"

"You want this, and I want yours as well."

"Moreover, it’s not your opportunity to me, but my opportunity to you. Surrender all Law Fragments, and I’ll let you leave safely!"

With another chuckle, Thor retracted the Law Fragment in his right hand.

"Arrogant!"