Chapter 394 - 133: A Great Victory! Lynch’s Huge Gains

Chapter 394: Chapter 133: A Great Victory! Lynch’s Huge Gains

’Did I... get exposed?’

A flicker of unease crossed Desari’s mind, but he immediately shook his head.

’Impossible. My identity is hidden too deeply. Even Bloodhand Johnny doesn’t know "SK’s" real identity. There’s no way I’ve been exposed.’

But this matter had to be reported to his superiors, no matter what.

A moment later, he picked up a quill, dipped it in ink, and began to write on a special sheet of parchment.

In the letter, he reported in detail the entire course of the Battle of Grey Stone Pass, as well as the astonishing intelligence-gathering capabilities and military talent Lynch had once again displayed.

After he finished writing, Desari checked it over carefully. Once he confirmed there were no mistakes, he signed his name at the end of the letter—

"S.K."

With a flick of his hand, the parchment ignited without a flame, turning into a wisp of smoke that vanished into the air.

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Several more months passed in a flash.

In March, the southern provinces were the first to enter spring.

The rains grew more abundant, all living things revived, and plants began to sprout. The entire Sardinia Province was shrouded in a vibrant green.

During this time, Angus had sorted through and consolidated all the former garrisons, territories, and remaining troops of Blackthorn and Ironfang.

Afterward, under the banner of avenging the various warband leaders, he also annexed the smaller surrounding factions one by one. His total forces now numbered over ten thousand.

Although many of them were motley troops, he had at least several thousand elites. Moreover, the routed soldiers he’d absorbed were all veterans of bloody battles, so their combat strength was not to be underestimated.

Just like that, Angus became one of the few top powers in the three southern provinces, his fame and influence temporarily unmatched.

Meanwhile, during his months of seclusion, Lynch had not only processed a large number of corpses, causing the number of his Undead Units to skyrocket once again, but thanks to the increased Meditation efficiency from his Basic Nether River Visualization Skill, his Cultivation had also reached Tier Two Peak. He had now hit the bottleneck for advancing to Tier Three.

One day, in the Lord’s manor of Lakefront Town, on the second floor.

It happened to be a weekday, and while the little Vampire, Esther, and Dragon Flame were off tormenting their teachers at Lakefront Academy, Lynch took a rare moment to relax, enjoying a comfortable hot bath with Sea Song attending to him.

Steam filled the bathroom. Sea Song knelt by the side of the tub, gently scrubbing Lynch’s back.

Her fingertips carried a unique coolness, characteristic of moonlight, and wherever they touched, much of the cold, sinister Evil Qi that had accumulated in Lynch’s body from handling corpses for so long dissipated.

"My Lord, is the water temperature still to your liking?" Sea Song asked softly, her voice as pleasant as a clear mountain spring.

"Mm, it’s perfect." Lynch leaned against the edge of the tub, closing his eyes to rest and savor the rare moment of peace.

After his bath, Lynch changed into a loose black robe and, feeling refreshed, returned to the master bedroom on the second floor.

Sea Song, meanwhile, returned to her room to change into the formal attire of a Moon Priestess.

It was a silver-white long dress with intricate moon patterns embroidered on the hem. After putting it on, she took out a crescent-shaped silver coronet and placed it on her head. Her entire being immediately began to exude a sacred and mysterious aura.

She followed Lynch into the room, closing the door behind her and sliding the bolt shut.

A sound-dampening Array and a warning ward had already been set up in the room. Outside the door stood Ghost Yi and two Purple Zombies, while ghosts patrolled outside the windows, ensuring that absolutely no one would disturb them.

Sea Song stood in the center of the room, her face slightly flushed. She clasped her hands in front of her, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s buzz. "My Lord, I... I’m ready."

"Uh..."

Lynch was speechless.

’I just asked you to help me level up with the Blessing of the Sea. Why are you blushing?’

’It’s not like it’s the first time~’

’Don’t tell me... there’s something new this time!?’

’Wait, there isn’t *actually* something new, is there?’

Lynch looked at her shy expression and his heart suddenly skipped a beat. ’This mermaid isn’t planning on offering up her... "flower crown," is she?’

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