LAZARUS REGULUS
Chaptre 407. The Artemis Hunting Competition Representative.

Morning of Regulus. Lazarus and everyone were in the second City, where Altair and the others stayed. They will decide who wants to take part in the hunting competition tomorrow.

"The castle is very large and beautiful, even this castle is slightly wider and larger than Regulus Castle. You must have spent a lot of money to build this castle." Duke Elenio Aslan said.

"Winter Snow Castle is the largest and most beautiful castle in the Regulus region. I built this castle to welcome guests of honor and you are the first to spend the night here after the castle is completed in the building." Lazarus says.

"An honor. We are the first guests you invite to this very beautiful castle." Edgard says.

Helene, Elena, Anastasya, Iris and the others ran towards the group of Lazarus. They fall asleep after eating the grilled meat of Freya's cooking, when the Tiara doesn't wake them up they may still be sound asleep.

"I'm sorry we're late." Helene says.

All the men in the room blushed when they saw Helene, knowing that Helene was a rare beauty.

"Helene, you are not late and we are still waiting for all the other Nobles of the Lion Heart Empire." Lazarus says.

A moment later Cleon and the Nobles of Regulus entered the meeting room, they had a serious face about Artemis' hunting competition. Rein and the Nobles of the Leonis region entered the meeting room. Beryl and Ethan and the Nobles of the Aslan region enter the meeting room. Charlotte and the Nobles of the Leandro region entered the meeting room. Lastly, Icarus and Calista along with the Royal Capital of the Lion Heart Empire entered the meeting room.

All the Nobles of the Lion Heart Empire had already gathered in that Castle. They all emitted an intense aura watching each other.

"Did you guys bring your family?" Lazarus asked.

"Lazarus, we brought our family and they had fun on the first floor." Count Ivan Ash said.

"The castle is very beautiful and spacious, you must have spent a lot of money to build this castle." Viscount Harry Laurel said.

"Grand Duke Lazarus Regulus, I want to learn a lot from you in building a territory like Regulus. I see the waterways for agriculture and the farmers live a fertile life, you must have invested a lot of money in your region. But your profits will be doubled." Viscount Arie Martinez said.

"Harry, although Lazarus had already invested a lot of money to build Regulus. But in the future the profits can be increased many times. Besides I heard from Besan I'm Baron Lean and Count Lucas. A week ago Lazarus bought the Zander region of the Kingdom of Pendragon and settled the matter of the Duke Garcia's Noble Family." Marquis James Rodriguez said.

"How much wealth do you have?" Cleon asked.

"Iris, how much wealth is there in Regulus Treasure Storage Room?" Lazarus asked.

"100 Million gold coins. After paying taxes to the Lion Heart Empire, all the treasures of the Regulus region exhausted are not left after you build 13 Regulus Cities and buy Zander territory." Iris answered.

Everyone widened their eyes, thinking Lazarus would have plenty of treasure left.

"I don't have any money now, but the treasure room will be full in 2 months. Money is like a very heavy flow of water, I don't even dare to imagine how much money I've spent." Lazarus let out a long sigh, he had already plundered the Dragon's nest in the past. However, the wealth is very small compared to the expenditure of Regulus.

"Your money is not exhausted, but is exchanged by some valuable asset. My wife always said that all your wives are the owners of many businesses within and outside the Regulus region. The North Alliance is also very growing day by day and you just say the wealth of the Regulus region. You didn't tell me about your wealth and all your wives." Viscount Ivan smiled.

"A very cunning fox. I can't fool you guys about money." Lazarus smiled.

"The waiter serves all the guests with the best food and wine." Lilian says.

"According to your orders, Lady Lilian." The servants immediately served many food and many bottles of the best Wine towards the Nobles.

Elena, Anastasya, Blossom, Calista and Beryl took to the stage. A moment later Anastasya opened the cloth covering her face, a very beautiful face behind the cover.

"Lazarus who's that woman?" All the Nobles asked, they were enchanted by Anastasya's beauty. They had never been a very beautiful woman in the Lion Heart Empire.

Harry and Ivan have mixed expressions because now they will have many rivals. While Baron Alvin saw his daughter with sparkling eyes.

Orcblorg carries a device called a piano. Lazarus teamed up with musicians and the Austin Academy of Sciences to create the piano. Orcblorg, then lowered the piano carefully beside the women.

Evangeline carried a chair, then sat in front of the Piano, she looked very pretty in a blue dress. All the Nobles of the Lion Heart Empire paid attention to what show they would do without blinking.

Evangeline started to press the piano key, as Evangeline pressed the piano key. All Nobles thought the piano was an Artifact because it could make sounds, but Lazarus said that the piano was not an Artifact.

Evangeline pressed the piano key with her fingers tapering, then Sebastian began to swipe a violin very beautifully.

Beryl started singing followed by Anastasya and the others. They sang a song called "Lion Heart" which tells the story of a great Knight who founded the Lion Heart Empire.

"A very good show!" Duke Elenio shouted, he really enjoyed the show prepared by Lazarus to welcome all the Nobles of the Lion Heart Empire.

"The food is so good, Lazarus can you tell us what the recipe is?" All the Nobles asked.

"Haha. It's just regular food, I'll tell you about the recipe." Lazarus answered.

All the Nobles enjoyed the show, the food and the very fine Wine. They had never attended a banquet like this in their entire lives.

Outside the castle of Regulus, the group Shadow Lion Alliance The North. The Beast Mask Squad and the executives of The North Alliance arrested dozens of unknown and suspicious individuals.

"Bless them and take them in front of Emperor Altair and Grand Duke Lazarus Regulus!" Ares shouted while carrying someone of Legendary realm.

"I am the Shadow Guardian of the Royal Family of Marquis Rodriguez!" The man screamed.

"Haha. You look like a murderer and we'll make sure to Marquis Rodriguez that you're his follower or not." Ares says.

"Mr Ares, someone wanted to kill himself by drinking poison from his teeth!" A man with a Leopard mask shouted.

"Soon, give him the antidote and let Lord Urs and Emperor Altair determine if he is a murderer, a spy or a comrade. But I think he's a spy watching one of the Nobles." Ares says.

"Aren't you guys going to finish off the Nobles of the Lion Heart Empire?" Someone asked.

"Huh? Do you think the Alliance of The North and the Regulus region contain despicable people?" Ares asked.

"But you guys caught us, I swear on the Goddess of Light Electra I am the Shadow Guardian Count Laurels!" Someone shouted.

"Haha. Stupid, this is already a rule, there is no such thing as a Shadow Guardian in the Regulus region. We're in charge of keeping all the nobles safe in Regulus." Ares laughing.

"Alright, you should have said before. I almost blew myself up because suddenly you guys caught me!" A woman screamed.

"Stupid, when the territory of Grand Duke Regulus wants to be a tyrant. We will directly attack your territory and our only duty is to keep the Nobles safe while in Regulus." Ares says.

"Thank God." All Shadow Guardian Nobles breathed a sigh of relief.

"Ares, this bastard is very agile, he attempted suicide by blowing himself up. However, I immediately broke the heart of whichever one belonged to him." Bleddyn said as he threw a powerless Epic realm man.

"Bag, quickly tie him up!" Ares yelling.

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Show's done. All Nobles clapped their hands, now is the time to determine the 7 representatives of the Lion Heart Empire to enter the hunting competition.

"Emperor Altair, are we now going to start discussing the seven representatives of the Lion Heart Empire?" Viscount Harry asked.

"Before that, we wanted to show you something." Altair smile.

Orcblorg and the others took 70 suspicious people into the meeting room.

"Master, please explain that I am the Shadow Guardian of the Rodriguez Family!" The man shouted.

"Benith!" Marquis James Rodriguez shouted.

"Lazarus, what do you mean?" Viscount Harry Laurel asked.

"Your security in Regulus is my responsibility. I ordered my followers to arrest suspicious people. I have also requested permission from Emperor Altair and the other 3 dukes. If you know them they are not a threat, but if you do not know them they are spies or murderers who are after you." Lazarus answered.

"Haha. You almost made my heart stop beating. Benito, come here!" Marquis James Rodriguez said.

"I've said that I'm the Shadow Guardian, Marquis Rodriguez." Benito said and walked up next to Marquis James Rodriguez.

There were 27 people there. Celine looked at him with an Eye Of True Skill and Anastasya stared at him with the Eye Of Soul Skill. The 27 people felt thousands of eyes were staring at them.

"Do you know them?" Lazarus asked.

"I don't know him either and it's like I've seen that guy somewhere." Viscount Harry Laurel remembered something.

"An Epic realm Assassins criminal named Lizard, isn't he a camouflage expert and his posters are scattered in the territory of the Lion Heart Empire?" Baron Alvin asked.

"The wizard!" Wait I know that woman too. "Wouldn't he be the Blue Widow of a Legendary realm Assassins, he was doing his duty alone and unattached from the group!"

"Wait a minute, he must be after one of us!" Duke Elenio shouted.

"Bleddyn, interrogate them don't let them kill themselves. We should find out who they were after, then tell Tiara to send information about their destination to the Nobles they were after." Lazarus says.

"According to your orders, Mr. Urs." Bleddyn answered.

"Ares, wait here!" Altair exclaims.

"Emperor Altair, do you need anything?" Ares asked.

"You will be one of the Lion Heart Empire's Representatives to enter Artemis' hunting competition with me." Altair says.

Ares was very happy, he then walked to the side of Lazarus. Ares had a stocky body with a height of 2.3 meters, he was also a Mythical realm and all the Nobles of the Lion Heart Empire agreed with Lazarus' decision.

"I, Lazarus and Ares are the 3 representatives of the Artemis Hunting Competition. We need 3 more representatives."Altair says.

"Emperor Altair, I will join you in the Artemis hunting competition." Duke Adrian said.

"Uncle Adrian, unfortunately I have to refuse because the Leandro region still needs your leadership." Altair said calmly.

"Let me come with you, I've been to the Artemis Hunting Competition, even though I'm not the champion but I'm holding out to the end." Duke Elenio Aslan said.

"I don't agree. Duke Elenio was injured during the Beast wave, let me take his place as the representative of the Lion Heart Empire in the hunting competition." Marquis Edgard Allan said.

"Alright, Edgard you will be the representative of the Lion Heart Empire. Now we need 3 more people as representatives of the Lion Heart Empire." Altair says.

"Deviela, you are the Imperial Princess of Moonlight. You should represent the Moonlight Empire, not the Lion Heart Empire. According to the rules of ancient times, even though you were married to Lazarus. However, you are not allowed to enter the Artemis hunting competition representing the Lion Heart Empire." Altair says.

"I'll go with you guys." Iris says.

"Iris, a Saint would be a neutral party and should not take part in the Hunting Competition." Altair answered.

"Dad, I'll come with you." Alastair says.

"Haha. My son Alastair, well you'll come." Lazarus laughing.

"I agree that Alastair becomes the representative of the Lion Heart Empire." Duke Adrian Leandro said.

"We agree." All the Nobles said there was no more suitable candidate than Alastair.

The representatives of the Lion Heart Empire were Altair, Lazarus, Ares, Edgard and Alastair there were still 2 more.

A four-winged white dove knocked on the window carrying a letter. Lazarus immediately took the letter from the dove, then knelt down and gave the letter to Altair.

"Urs, why should you kneel to you?" Lazarus asked.

"You are the Emperor of the Lion Heart Empire and Regulus is part of the Lion Heart Empire. Shouldn't I kneel to you." Lazarus smiled.

All the Nobles there were shocked, not that with Regulus's territory being subject to Emperor Altair Lion Heart meant Regulus was behind the Lion Heart Imperial Family. With the Regulus Family behind the Lion Heart Imperial Family, it was tantamount to solidifying the standing of the Lion Heart Imperial Noble Family.

"Thank you." Understanding Lazarus's intentions, Altair was delighted that the trust of the Nobles had increased after Lazarus had informed him of his position.

"Altair, what is the content of the letter?" Duke Adrian asked.

"The Zephyra Empire said that the number of representatives was increased to 9 people." Altair answered.

"What!" All the Nobles of the Lion Heart Empire were shocked.

"I will become one of the representatives of the Lion Heart Empire." Icarus says.

"Icarus, I don't allow you to become a representative of the Lion Heart Empire!" Altair refused loudly.

"Dad why did you allow Alastair to leave, but you did not allow me to leave?" Icarus asked.

"As a Crown Prince of the Lion Heart Empire, you must remain in the Empire as a representative of Altair who left." Empress Florencia said.

"Mother, Alastair was Duke of Regulus and heir of Regulus. Don't I have the same right to represent the Lion Heart Empire in the Artemis hunting competition?" Icarus asked.

"I'm different from you, my father loves me very much." Alastair smiles.

"Uncle, please persuade my father that I may enter a hunting competition." Icarus.

Lazarus took a long breath. "Icarus, Altair has decided. Me and the Nobles do not agree that you are participating in the Artemis hunting competition because it is very dangerous. I didn't allow Alastair to enter Artemis' hunting competition at first, but he trained so hard that I thought he was ready. If Alastair and I die we have a replacement, Blossom will be Duchess Regulus. But we're sure that we'll all survive." Lazarus smiled.

"Haha. Icarus you must marry and bear a son so that you can be free. You know only a man can inherit the throne of Lion Heart Empire." Alastair laughing.

"Icarus, can you shut up?" Altair took out his aura. Although Icarus was his son, but he was also an Emperor who bore great responsibility on his shoulders.

"All right." Icarus sat down with an annoyed expression.

"I will be the representative of the Lion Heart Empire in the Hunting Competition, I am a Beast Master Rank SS and an All Element Mage. I contracted many Spirit Kings and the Leonis territory is currently in a peaceful condition. Rein and the others will take care of Leonis's territory while I'm gone." Helene says.

"Alright, Helene you will be one of the representatives of the Lion Heart Empire." Altair replied with a reddened face.

"Hmm." Lazarus.

"Well, you have to choose 3 more representatives." Altair says.

"Emperor Altair, I will become one of the representatives of the Lion Heart Empire." Cleon says.

"As heir to the House of the Nobles of Aslan. I am running for one of the representatives of the Lion Heart Empire." Ethan Aslan said.

"We need 1 more person." Altair says.

"Urs, what about Rion and Brant?" Cleon asked.

"Rion has ties to the Albion Empire, while Brant has ties to the Vermilion Empire." Lazarus answered.

"We need someone who's an expert at surviving in the wild." Duke Elenio Aslan said.

"Alright, I will run for the final representative of the Lion Heart Empire." Charlotte Leandro said.

"No. Who will be my heir when Edgard dies." Duke Adrian Leandro shouted.

"But!"

"Charlotte, I don't approve of it and you're not ready for Artemis' hunting competition." Lazarus says.

"All right."

All the Nobles of the Lion Heart Empire were confused, they were thinking carefully about who would be the representative of the Lion Heart Empire. All Nobles have a lot of problems in their territory and lack of experience, they could have died during the Hunting Competition because 100 years ago only Duke Elenio Aslan managed to return alive.

"Remember, though you offer yourself. But we will not agree to it directly because we have to judge you first." Altair says.

"The person who deserves to be the last representative is Duke Elenio Aslan."

"Altair, let me be the last representative." Elenio says.

"Duke Elenio, I'll turn him down. You overextend your own body and if you get sick or hurt while hunting. You'll be our burden." Lazarus says.

"Alright, I've already determined someone suitable to be a representative." Altair says.

"Haha. I will be the last representative of the Lion Heart Empire." A short blond woman and green eyes said, she was Amelia Rosewood the Imperial Warlord of Lion Heart and the Commander of the Golden Lion Army.

"Amelia, it's been a long time since you've met so handsome." Lazarus says.

"Black Cat, I just arrived at the Lion Heart Empire after going on an adventure to the corners of the Continent. I didn't expect you to still be alive and immediately return to the Lion Heart Empire." Amelia says.

"Mom, you're running too fast." A beautiful woman with black hair and silver eyes ran towards Rosewood while panting.

"Nora, greet everyone." Amelia smiled as she showed her 2 canine-like teeth, Amelia was like a wild woman. Her behavior and appearance were like that of a lioness.

"Hallo. My name is Nora Alexander Regulus." Nora introduced herself.

All the Nobles glanced towards Lazarus with an expression of disbelief. Alastair and Amaryllis widened their mouths to form the letter O, and Lazarus himself did not know what had happened. It is true that Lazarus was once close to Amelia, but only a friend.

"Haha. Isn't my daughter's name very good, isn't it a black cat?" Amelia laughs.

Everyone glanced towards Nora, she had a rare black colored hair in the Western Continent of Zephyra. His last name was Regulus, which reinforced their suspicion of Lazarus.

Iris and the others got up from their seats, staring blankly at Lazarus.

"Lazarus, do you have any last words? How many women, lovers and children are out there?" Carissa asked.

"Haha. My father is a real man!" Alastair laughing.

"Boom!"

Alyssa struck Lazarus in the stomach so hard that Lazarus was thrown.

"Listen to my explanation! I have nothing to do with the women out there! Iris be patient and don't attack me with a throwing knife!" Lazarus shouted as he avoided the toss that was drifting towards him.

"Go away, don't come back and have fun with your girlfriend out there!" Iris yells.

"I'm not Altair or Edgard!" Lazarus shouting.

"Haha." Amelia laughed out loud.

"Mom, what's going on?" Nora asked

"The women thought that Grand Duke Lazarus Regulus was your father." Amelia laughed out loud.

"Is he my father?" Nora asked with sparkling eyes.

"You're only 15 years old and I last met him 40 years ago. Where could he be your father and I'm just your adoptive mother not your biological mother." Amelia smiled broadly.

Iris and the others stopped.

"Give me a little time to explain. Many people from the Northern Region of the Western Continent of Zephyra have the surname Regulus. Nora has silver eyes, she's not my daughter and Amelia. Even though he had black hair, maybe his father or mother was from the Eastern Continent. The most important thing is that she's 15 years old and I met Amelia over 40 years ago." Lazarus explained.

"Haha. It's good to see you guys are okay and Nora is my foster child. I am not married yet, because I only want to marry a strong man who is scarred on the battlefield, but can stand still. Stupid man who risked his life for a mad woman and a battle junkie." Amelia walked towards Lazarus.

"A man with a very wide back, he makes a woman feel safe." Amelia kissed the seedlings of Lazarus.

"It tastes like grilled Multicolour Chicken meat." Amelia licked her lips with a long tongue.

"What are you doing?" Lazarus asked.

"I'm just saying thank you and glad you're alive. That kiss was my first kiss." Amelia smiled.

"Mother Kisses a man!" Nora shouted breaking the extremely silent atmosphere.

"Haha. Nora looks like that kiss will be my last kiss." Lazarus answered while staring blankly at Iris and the others.