"gold?"

To be honest, this answer was very different from what Carlis imagined. He couldn't help but be stunned, with a look of surprise.

When the Kingdom Alliance captured the Dragon Pass, they found a lot of gold and silver in the warehouse.

Yes, there are many, but they cannot be considered large. Because in the eyes of the powerful and powerful countries such as Kalis, the northern barbarians should be considered as a huge whole, that is, a country. According to this basic concept, the amount of gold and silver seized seems too small in any case.

As the war continued, the coalition offensive went north and learned more about the giants, especially the part from Flamar, that Kalis gradually clarified the special relationship between the hostile and mutual cooperation between different tribes of the northern giants. The contact between Flamar and the captives of the giant made him understand that in this distant ancient land, the importance of food is far greater than that of gold and silver.

"As far as I know, what you lack the most should be food, not gold." Kalis said bluntly. He felt that the young giant king in front of him should be of a civilized society, especially his words and deeds, even more elegant than some kingdom nobles.

Tian Hao stared at him calmly, as if the corners of his lips, which were sealed by a thin straight line, began to bend upward, revealing a smile that was difficult to judge the meaning of it.

"You seem to know us well?"

Kalis hesitated for a moment and nodded: "I know something, but it's not comprehensive. After all, after fighting for so many years, strictly speaking, although they are not familiar with each other, they are not unfamiliar with each other."

Tianhao raised his head and smiled. He laughed, and his body kept shaking with the rhythm: "Do you know, sometimes the truth is more absurd than it is, because fiction is logical, and reality is often illogical."

After saying that, he straightened up, returned to his previous correct sitting posture, and stared at the Duke of Rhine with his dark black eyes: "Just like now."

"What are you referring to?" Carris felt that the meaning of the other person's words was elusive, and he needed more tips.

"I have said that I only want gold and silver." Tianhao put away the smile on his face, and his expression began to become serious. This means that the preferential time is over and the conversation becomes formal: "If you want to cooperate with me, then this is the condition I offer."

Kalis slowly frowned, getting deeper and deeper. After thinking for a few seconds in silence, he raised his head and said sincerely: "Dear Your Highness, I am negotiating with you about the future relationship with you with a sincere attitude. Please believe that I have no selfishness, and I really want to end the hostile situation of the mainland north and south. After all, only peace can make us prosper together."

There was no emotional fluctuation on Tianhao's cold face, and there was a dangerous light flashing deep in his eyes: "I really didn't expect that such words would be said from a white man, and they were a nobleman and a duke... Okay, there is no need to go around the corner, just say it, how much gold can you take out?"

Anger surged in Calis' heart, but he did not dare to show it on his face at all. For a long time, he had been accustomed to the status of one person above ten thousand people. Neither the king nor the pope had ever spoken to himself in such a tone. But now, there is a giant sitting opposite him, a inferior creature who had been considered barbaric and ignorant since hundreds of years ago.

"We can cooperate in other ways." Kalis suppressed the desire to attack and made his tone as relaxed as possible: "The Rhine Kingdom can provide a large amount of food, which is the case every year. We can pay for the actual gold equivalent, and then..."

"Do you think I'm the kind of fool who can fool you with nothing but just a few words?" Tian Hao's eyes suddenly became sharp, and he interrupted Kalis without hesitation.

The Duke of Rhine was tense, and he immediately put his feet together and bowed respectfully, with a more humble tone than before: "I'm sorry, I absolutely don't mean that. I just want to solve the problem fundamentally. After all, the Rhine Kingdom does not have a lot of gold reserves. Your Highness, you are a smart person, and gold itself only exists as a monetary basis. Food can be eaten and clothes can be worn, and they are the final conversion result of commercial transactions."

Tianhao stared at him coldly, as if he wanted to see through Kalis directly. After a moment of silence, he raised his right hand and pinched his fingers. Two tall servants immediately walked into the outside of the tent. Tianhao put his raised arms flat and pointed directly at the Duke Rhine standing in front of him, and said lightly: "Cut down his right hand. Be careful to stop the bleeding, don't let him die."

Kalis suddenly widened his eyes and opened his mouth in disbelief: "Wait, you can't... why... no, you can't do this!"

No matter what he said, it would not work. The dragon guards, who were like wolves and tigers, ignored them at all. Two more people came over, pressed and held Kalis who were struggling together, stripped naked his clothes in three strokes, and tied them up above his right arm with a firm rope. They were tied very tightly. Kalis screamed in pain. Then he saw a giant pulling out his sword from his waist, slashing heavily at his right arm, and cutting them all from about three centimeters in front of his elbow.

He felt the whole world spinning in pain. The giant servant quickly grabbed a handful of black medicine powder with a strong and pungent smell from his pocket and sprinkled it on the surface of the wound, and soon stopped the blood. Kalis was pressed by the servants on his shoulders, forcing him to kneel down on both knees. He lowered his head and looked at the broken hand that was still dripping blood on the ground. He felt that everything was so unreal, as if he had just had a terrible nightmare.

"For some people, many things on their bodies are useless add-ons." Tianhao's cold voice continued to echo in the tent: "As long as I want, I can cut off your other hand and your feet. Next, I can cut off your nose and ears and dig off your eyes. If you are still stubborn, I can cut off one of the most important parts of your body, so that you can experience the special feeling of losing the qualification to be a man."

"I promise you, no matter what condition you put forward, I will agree!" Kalis was so scared that his face turned like a mortal. He twisted his body desperately and struggled like a loach bound in a narrow ditch that was unwilling to be in the status quo: "I will give you gold, no matter how much!"

He was really scared.

No one is willing to give up power and wealth. If it weren't for the alliance between the Lord's Kingdom and the Northern Giants, Kalis would not have thought of negotiating face-to-face with the young Giant King. When he was defeated and surrendered, he had already thought of gaining more benefits for himself through negotiations. Sometimes losing is not a bad thing. As long as he deals with it properly and can reach a consensus with the giants on various cooperation issues, he can fundamentally have a restrictive effect on the King of Rhine, which will then be transformed into strengthening the Duke's family.

The reason why Carlis was unwilling to agree to Tianhao's request for gold compensation and wanted to pay in kind was due to this consideration.

Tianhao leaned forward and looked at the duke of Rhine who was kneeling in front of him and pale-faced, saying sarcastically: "How many tons of grain can a ton of gold be bought? Do you think you can do whatever you want with the pricing power? Do you think this trick played by merchants can hide from me? It seems that defeat has not allowed you to learn from the lessons, and you still feel that you can control everything. I know what you are thinking... You want to get more, deceive me in the north, deceive your king in the south, and then make profits from it, and become stronger."

Kalis trembled all over, and his heart was cold. Not only was his body naked and unobstructed, but even the most secret thoughts in his heart were dug out and exposed to broad daylight.

"It is important to come first and then come." Tianhao obviously did not intend to let him go just like this. While explaining the problem itself in simple and easy-to-understand words, he also tormented Calis from his thinking: "Savedin is a smart man. He has more vision than you in judging the situation. In fact, I am a very pure person. Although our dragon clan has lived in the north for a long time, he needs friends very much. If you have the chance, you can listen to our song: Friends come with good wine, if the jackal comes with swords and guns, the Kingdom of God is ahead of you. This is the best result for them, and the same is true for us."

"And Savedin has a greater advantage than you." Tianhao smiled again, as if the devil who holds the great secret: "Different beliefs determine that the Kingdom of God will become the enemy of the Holy Church and the other four countries. They believe in God, and you believe in the Holy Lord. Even if I do not interfere, you will still be an innate enemy between you."

The pain of the broken arm wound became more and more intense, and dense cold sweat oozed out from Calis's forehead. He forced himself to ask: "... Do you want to support those pagans and start a war?"

"The war has begun." Tianhao said meaningfully: "You have broken the Dragon Lock Pass, invaded our territory, and killed our people... If you think all this can be eliminated with gold and silver as compensation, then I can only say that you are a blind man with open eyes. The power of God is in our hands, and you can fight whatever you want in the future. Besides, there is also the ally of the Kingdom of God."

Kalis couldn't even say a word. He felt as if his body was petrified and his thinking ability completely disappeared under the pressure of great fear.

"I will occupy your city and kill all the rebels. Nail them to wooden shelves, from the fortress of God to your capital. Men, women, children... without any exception, and so do nobles."

"Just kill everyone, you can get everything you want. It also includes gold." Tianhao laughed and said, "The reason why I am willing to see you is that I am a little curious about you. Many people say that you are a good nobleman. You are brave, wise, and very outstanding general."

The pale face Kalis screamed desperately, "Who told you? Who told you this?"

Tianhao was not angry at Duke Rhine's yelling. He sat there calmly, waiting until Carlis's screams gradually subsided, and then replied in a cold tone: "As long as you are willing to explore and work hard for it, there is no secret in this world."

A huge fear came again like night, covering Kalis's whole body.

He understood what Tianhao said.

"...Damn it, you have spies in our kingdom? No, it should be our people who have revealed everything to you. No wonder you speak our language and pronounce it so well. You seem to know everything and be clear."

After muttering to himself, Kalis quickly rose unwilling flames of resistance in his eyes. He abandoned all unrealistic fantasies at this moment: "You cannot conquer all kingdoms, and even if you get the surrender of that bastard Savedin, you will not be able to be enemies with the four kingdoms and the Holy See. The Holy Lord is above him, and he will drop thunder and rage and burn all the giants, including you."

Tianhao sneered: "If you said these things from the beginning, my attitude towards you will definitely change. It is too late to say these things now, and it is difficult to equate between speculators and brave people. Whether the Holy Lord you worship exists is still a question, and conquering the south of the mainland is not as complicated as you think. It is very simple to do things, kill all the rebels and all the white people."

Kalis felt all the blood in his body solidify instantly.

Tian Hao looked at him last, snapped his fingers again, and ordered his servants: "Take him down. The Black Howling Wolf Army has made great contributions in fighting. He picked out five hundred nobles and officers from the prisoners, cut off his hands and feet, threw them into the wolf circle, and let them have a good meal."

...

Two dragon guards stood outside the wolf circle with Bishop Somsen, allowing him to witness the terrifying cruel and cruel killing process with his own eyes.

He saw Caris' familiar face. The reason he said this was because he was not escorted by the giant to push the wolf circle, but threw it directly into it like a heavy sack.

At that time, Kalis had no hands and feet, and his shrill scream was not like a human. More than a dozen black giant wolfs with a size comparable to a bull rushed over, opened their fangs and sharp mouths, and nipped his throat on the spot.

Kalis was eaten cleanly, and the beasts used their claws to tear open his stomach and swallowed their stinky internal organs. This was the habit of wild wolves, and the soft and stinky internal organs were a good meal for them. No wonder, they were originally scavengers.

When he was brought into the tent by his servant, Bishop Somsen lost all his confidence and courage. He had no other idea except the idea of ​​living.

Tianhao looked at him, his tone was majestic and cold: "Kneel down."

The bishop was almost lying on the ground, frightened and unable to maintain his normal kneeling position.

"You have two choices." Tianhao said bluntly: "Calis is a role model for all stubborn protesters. This is the first type."

"The second type, I choose the second type." Bishop Somsen howled desperately like a pig: "Please, I don't want to die!"
Chapter completed!