The Low-Key Life of a Necromancer

Chapter 459: Killing the Nobles

It would take a long time to clean up a loose organization like the Eye of Truth. After returning to the castle, Lee focused his attention on the ongoing Civil War.

Simon and Norton recruited a large number of soldiers to organize the Ray Gun Corps. After simply arming the farmers and slaves, they took the lead in attacking the nearby lords.

To strike first is to be strong, but to strike later is to suffer disaster.

The lord targeted by Simon was not yet prepared, because according to past practice, the usual response strategy for a weak lord like Simon was to stay in the castle and defend it.

However, the young lord who was supposed to defend the castle led his legion to attack the powerful enemy.

After the first gunshot, the legion led by Simon had already entered the territory of the neighboring lord and seized the main gate of the castle.

"Oh no! Simon has attacked the castle!"

In the attacked noble castle, the soldiers were disarmed and taken into custody by Simon's soldiers who rushed in before they had time to put on their armor.

Most of the soldiers dropped their weapons and surrendered when they noticed that the city gates had been breached.

"What! Simon called in? How is this possible!"

When the nobleman, who was sleeping with his concubine in his arms, got up after hearing the noise of the commotion, the situation had already been controlled by Simon.

Only at this time did a loyal servant tell his master that the castle was under attack.

The next moment, the bedroom door was kicked open, and Simon, fully armed with a sword in one hand and a short-handled ray gun in the other, walked in.

"what!"

The woman curled up in the quilt let out a shrill scream, but no one paid any attention to her.

"Simon! How dare you, how dare you attack my castle directly!"

Traditional aristocratic wars required prior announcement and notification of the location of the battle.

It takes a long time for the knights, infantry, magicians and archers to form a battle formation and prepare.

Often after a battle was scheduled, the nobles would spend half a day driving their soldiers to the battlefield, and then spend several hours arranging their battle formations.

Only when both sides are almost ready will the horn be blown to start the real battle.

Without even giving any prior notice, he just robbed the house. Only a robber would do such a thing.

"Simon! You're a robber!"

Simon, who was scolded, was not angry. He just put the sword on the other person's neck, and the scolding stopped instantly.

Simon was very satisfied with the other party's attitude. He knew that the noble in front of him had joined forces with others to organize a party and decided to get rid of Simon.

"You plan to completely destroy my family, so I won't wait to be beaten!"

Simon is a young nobleman. The old aristocratic rules have never brought him any benefits. His father was also killed because he followed the rules.

In that case, what else does he have to worry about?

"As long as I can survive and continue to develop my family, it doesn't matter if you call me a robber!"

Simon swung his sword fiercely, and the incredulous nobleman lay in a pool of blood.

Until his death, the nobleman could not believe that Simon would really kill him.

Blood splattered on the bedding and the wall. The woman hiding in the quilt rolled her eyes and fainted.

"Have you heard? Simon has captured that territory!"

"I know! Simon used bandit tactics to directly attack the noble's castle!"

"Simon was too quick. He rushed into the city before the gates were even closed. The castle couldn't protect those nobles!"

Rumors began to spread rapidly in this land, and Simon was nicknamed Simon the Robber from then on.

When Simon's decisive actions spread to other territories, all the nobles felt a chill down their spines at the same time.

"Simon is crazy! How could he kill a nobleman!"

The nobles are noble and have privileges. Even if they are defeated in battle, they can redeem their lives with gold coins.

But Simon did not ask for a ransom. He killed all the noble bloodlines in the territory and took away all their property.

"He's just a robber!"

The nobles who had been able to sit back and relax were now very afraid that Simon would use the same method on them.

The war had already begun, and they had no time to write to the kingdom to condemn Simon's crimes.

Besides, Simon has already built up his own armed forces. Even if the kingdom is willing to take care of this matter, the results will not be good.

Not long after, a large group of knights appeared at the edge of Simon's territory.

This was the promise made by the nobles at the gathering, and each family sent some cavalry to fight Simon.

They were just a little slow in their movements, so Simon took the initiative and killed a noble first.

Therefore, this time the cavalry gathered surprisingly quickly.

Simon, who seized the next territory, did not have the opportunity to make arrangements there. He knew that the noble alliance was targeting him, so he could only hurried back to his own territory.

Simon, who won a battle, was not happy. He stood side by side with Norton on the city wall, watching the cavalry gathering in the distance.

Flags of dozens of different families fluttered above the military formations. Just one look at them gave people a feeling that they were invincible.

Throughout the history of the nobility in this world, there has never been a single person who could withstand the combined power of so many families.

"Simon, maybe we did it wrong from the beginning."

Seeing the current situation, Norton regretted supporting Simon.

Now, the entire territory is surrounded by the enemy. Even if Norton does not officially step forward, he may not be able to guarantee his own safety when the coalition forces razed the territory.

Simon clenched his fists, feeling unwilling. He just wanted to develop his family and his own strength. Are these damn seniors going to stop him?

Just as Simon and Norton were feeling hopeless about the future, a soldier ran up to the city wall.

"My Lords, there is an urgent letter from Count Lucy!"

The soldier took out a letter and handed it to Simon, who looked surprised.

At this point, what's the point of Count Lucy sending him a letter?

Norton was also puzzled. If he were in Lucy's position, wouldn't he just have to wait for the battle to be over and then find a way to benefit?

"Open it quickly and take a look!"

At Norton's urging, Simon unfolded the letter. After reading the words on it, Simon, who had a sad face, suddenly smiled.

"Norton, Count Lucy said that she can provide us with a group of mercenaries!"

Lucy can support a mercenary force from the north to help Simon resist this coalition of nobles.

Norton snatched the letter and after reading it, he felt relieved.

"I thought Countess Lucy would use this to blackmail us, but luckily she wrote down her requirements clearly, so it's cooperation instead of a favor!"

Lucy wrote in the letter that she would help Simon resist the coalition of nobles, and in exchange, Simon must sign a merchant certificate.

Lucy asked for the right to trade freely in Simon's territory, a right that the lord issued to many merchants every year.

In Simon and Norton's view, a business agreement in exchange for Lucy's support is a good deal no matter how you look at it!