Global Lord: Start with Divine Favor

Lin Rui made a snap judgment without thinking, leaving Audrey gaping in disbelief. She stared at Lin Rui and said, "Lord, if one day you die heroically, please allow me to open up your head for research and then have Wutong resurrect you. Everyone will get to see what your mind is like, how you have such terrifying reaction speed and formidable wisdom."

Lin Rui glared at her indignantly, saying nothing about what's in his head. If her head were opened up, it would definitely be split into two parts: one unsuitable for children, and the other filled with silly thoughts.

Receiving a glare from Lin Rui, Audrey stuck out her tongue and quickly changed the topic, "But I still don't understand. If the Grand Commander of the Templar Order is so smart, planning to break the situation actively, exploiting time to divide and conquer, why don't they attack us first? After all, we seem weaker and could be easily wiped out. Isn't it normal to deal with the weak before the strong?"

"Because we are weak! So we're left for last, not even worth a glance. Even if he ignores you, do you know where the main forces of the Templar Order are? Where their military fortress is located? Where their treasury treasures are?"

Audrey opened her mouth but found herself unable to say anything. Frustrated, she slumped over the table, fiddling with the golden pansy in the flower basket, and said dejectedly, "Okay, I'm just a useless person. Better just lie flat and let the Lord do whatever."

Her choice of words is always so peculiar.

Lin Rui couldn't be bothered to respond to her. In her boredom, she picked up his right hand and started toying with his bracelet, then removed her own bracelet and swapped it with his.

Lin Rui had to ask, "What are you doing?"

"Swapping bracelets."

"I know that!" Do you think I'm like you, always talking nonsense? "I'm asking why you're swapping bracelets out of boredom."

"Oh, I think the Lord's bracelet has been worn long enough that it must carry the Lord's aura."

"And so?"

"I guess it must have a hidden effect of +4 luck. So let's swap, and give me a bit of luck too. Anyway, they're a couple's set, it doesn't matter which one you wear."

She made a lot of sense, and even Soro nodded in agreement. Maybe the bracelet really does have a hidden +4 luck effect.

Seeing the people of the Golden Pansy Domain so at ease, still joking lightly, Lu Weite asked in surprise, "Master Lin Rui, why aren't you worried? If the Templar Order defeats Count Frans and their army presses on, your territory might be in great danger! Do you have a solution?"

Lin Rui let Audrey hold his right wrist, adjusting the tightness of the bracelet, his expression relaxed, and said, "What's there to worry about? Do you think the Templar Order can easily defeat Count Frans?"

"This..." Lu Weite hesitated for a moment, hearing Lin Rui's question, he really couldn't make a firm assertion.

Count Frans is an accomplished noble, especially since his domain is near the border. He has repeatedly led troops to repel the Green Tide invasions and Beastmen raids, and even once drove back the dragon minions from Bloodbath Mountain.

If he actively attacks the Templar Order, the outcome is uncertain.

But if he defends, the Templar Order definitely cannot quickly destroy such a vast force like Count Frans's.

This world has an extremely large population, known for its vast mountains and rivers and enormous territory.

Although Frans is just a count, his domain encompasses the entire Dragonbone Plain, which is larger than many kingdoms on other planes.

The Frans family has managed it for over a dozen generations, building a network of cities and fortresses.

Count Frans also holds two infantry divisions and an elite cavalry division, all highly ranked soldiers. If it came to a plane war, he alone could conquer a kingdom.

As long as Count Frans doesn't act foolishly and playfully, bringing all his main forces to engage the Templar Order in a direct battle, defending the cities, even Grand Commander Richthofen can do nothing to him.

This isn't a village battle between Explorers where Hasso can determine victory in one wave.

To eradicate such a vast power, even by besieging city by city, the Templar Order would take a long time.

Lu Weite is also a smart man, and he quickly caught on: "Master Lin Rui, are you saying that the Grand Commander of the Templar Order is sure that the Golden Pansy Domain is just an exploration territory, and even if left unattended, it poses little threat to them?"

Lin Rui nodded slightly, "Arrogance is man's original sin. Grand Commander Richthofen, his intelligence and military capability are undeniable. But his past glorious achievements have given him too much arrogance, blinding his eyes."

Lu Weite, at this moment, even felt a chill run down his spine.

Grand Commander Richthofen, a renowned figure across the entire Dragonbone Plain.

He is decisive, uses troops like a god, holds strong power, yet such an almost flawless person is easily seen through by the Lord of the Golden Pansy Territory, even having a trivial character flaw discerned.

Even Lu Weite, despite his age, felt a surge of emotion in his chest. With all those achievements Grand Commander Richthofen has, such an attitude is also considered arrogant?

If he had so many glorious achievements, he would be ten thousand times more arrogant!

But the more stark the contrast, the more he was amazed, no wonder Lord Lin Rui rose to hero status at such a young age.

This is truly a naturally heroic figure! Meant to shine brightly and lead people.