Chapter 198: 197 ‘Good for the country and the people. Chapter 198: 197 ‘Good for the country and the people. “But I still have to refuse!”
When Shane made this statement without hesitation, everyone present was astounded.
Yule and Jiasinta were also surprised.
Even Barry hadn’t expected Shane to refuse so openly in such circumstances, and a rare look of astonishment appeared on his cold and indifferent face.
Shane really wanted to say, yes, I just want to see such expressions on your faces.
Of course, he wouldn’t say it out loud.
Shane only said this.
“It sounds like I must do it, but Your Majesty, I think you got two things wrong.”
Now even Anxi was curious about what Shane would say.
Shane calmly began to speak.
“First, I don’t need to prove myself because I didn’t do this just for the honor. Instead, I simply couldn’t stand the people from the Old Demon Clan Faction… no, I couldn’t let the Old Demon Clan Faction run amok. So I stepped in, not for the honor, but for the stability of the Kingdom and to prevent innocent people from being harassed by those types of people.”
Shane boldly stated this, causing many of the people present to fall silent.
Barry hadn’t expected Shane to say this either, and his expression darkened.
Because it didn’t fit his plans.
Initially, Barry thought that to prove himself and possibly become a noble, Shane would accept this request.
But the basis of his consideration was entirely wrong.
Not everyone is interested in profit, and not everyone wants to become a noble.
When you think about issues from a financial perspective, you’ll also passively view problems from the benefit angle, which is why cleverness can lead to mistakes.
And again, Shane not only didn’t want any honors, he even wanted to push away the matter of being ennobled.
Thus, Barry asking Shane to prove himself to earn his due honors was pure wishful thinking.
As long as Shane didn’t care about so-called honors and was still like a pig unafraid of boiling water, then all his inducements were futile.
Therefore, Shane could refuse without hesitation.
Perhaps finally seeing this point, Barry spoke gravely.
“Since it’s for the stability of the Kingdom and the innocent people, shouldn’t you contribute and fight against the scourge of the Old Demon Clan Faction for the Kingdom once more?”
Barry actually began to morally manipulate.
But he was still one step behind.
In this regard, Shane had long prepared an excuse.
Moreover, he had thought of it a long time ago.
Shane knew that once he showed his power, it would definitely draw significant attention due to his abilities.
Among this attention, there would be both good and bad.
And Shane didn’t want to encounter the latter and be manipulated and coerced by others.
For this reason, Shane had fabricated the ability of his Unique Skill.
“This is the second thing I wanted to mention.”
Shane then put on a helpless demeanor, sighed, and continued.
“Everyone knows, my actual Level is very low. The only reason I had the power to fight against the Old Demon Clan Faction is because my Unique Skill can adjust my Level and Skills under specific conditions.”
“Listen carefully, this is a Unique Skill that requires certain conditions to activate.”
“That is to say, if I cannot meet the conditions, then I am just a weak newcomer Adventurer who cannot contribute at all.”
“Uh, it’s difficult for me to explain the details to everyone here, it’s also to avoid being targeted intentionally, please understand.”
“I’ll just tell everyone the conclusion directly, under the current circumstances, I probably can’t use my Unique Skill and don’t have the ability to fight the Old Demon Clan Faction anymore.”
At that point, Shane spoke with a smile.
“Of course, if you all think it’s alright for me to be sent to my death, then forget I said anything. For the stability of the Kingdom and the innocent people, sacrificing a mere Adventurer like me is nothing. Even if I performed great services, if the Kingdom tells me to go west, I would not dare go east. When it’s time to sacrifice myself, I must, right?”
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.
Especially Barry, who almost burst out swearing.
After Shane said that, if they still sent him on an adventure to combat the Old Demon Clan Faction, wouldn’t that be sending him directly to his death?
A hero who had performed great services, not only missing out on his deserved rewards but also being sent by the Kingdom to die?
This was definitely going to incite the people to revolt!
Even Anxi didn’t know what to say, frowning deeply, his face filled with distress.
According to this, was Shane really unable to go?
Unable to prove himself, would his rewards disappear?
Could they not give him a title to win him over?
This… how could this be?
“Please don’t say that, Lord Shane.”
At that moment, Anxi quickly expressed his position.
“I’ve already said that, the Kingdom won’t mistreat anyone who has made contributions. This is too unfair to you. Not to mention me, even the people wouldn’t accept it.”
Well, there it was, Anxi also brought the public into the equation.
But when it comes to spouting nonsense, who could outdo Shane?
Shane then became righteously indignant.
“Your Majesty is too kind, it’s everyone’s duty to eradicate threats for the Kingdom. I’m just fulfilling the obligations of a Kingdom’s citizen, how could I feel wronged?”
When it comes to looking noble, who could outcompete the politicians and social figures of the previous era?
It was just routine empty talk, right? Let’s discuss this properly.
Shane’s righteous indignation moved everyone present.
They couldn’t help but be moved.
He had spoken so gravely; even if it was pretense, they had to at least appear moved, didn’t they?
The nobles all put on smiling faces while inwardly cursing.
As a result, it was the King and others who couldn’t extricate themselves, only continuing to urge.
“We can’t let you be wronged .”
That was Anxi’s stance.
“Lord Shane, with such dedication to the nation and the people, as Divine Practitioners, we cannot just watch a great person like you suffer,”
Yule was somewhat moved too.
“What a dedication to the nation and its people.”
Jiasinta was almost smiling bitterly.
As for Princesses Luoqi and Liya, they had already been rendered speechless by the unfolding situation, one wearing an incredulous expression, the other barely holding back laughter.
On the other hand, Barry’s face was terribly dark.
Especially since Shane had actually come up with this statement.
“If you all think I have made no significant achievements but have endured a lot, then just give me a little benefit.”
Shane was very modest, yet he exposed his true intention.
“I’m quite interested in all kinds of magic systems. I wonder if Your Majesty could grant me the convenience to look at the various Magic Books?”
Shane finally showed his fangs.
Yes, this was what Shane truly wanted.
He didn’t want that at all!
What he wanted most was to enhance his strength!
So, this reward, although he verbally declined it, it was only because the so-called title was utterly useless.
If it was the Magic Book, then he must have it!