The sun rose and set.
Shatterstone Town, which had been bustling for a whole night and day, was bustling again at night.
The people looked at the 50 war horses and the spoils of war on the wagons, discussing fervently.
Although the latter was covered, as long as one wasn't an idiot, they would be able to guess what was inside.
Volgen was standing on the main road of the town, welcoming Holler and the others who returned victorious. His vigilant eyes couldn't help but look around.
"Don't worry, Volgen.
"We have enough time."
At least one more day! "
Holler said.
"One more day …"
"We are too short on manpower. Although I've picked some trustworthy mercenaries, there are only 10 of them. Including our own men, we barely reached the original number of civilian soldiers."
The young captain of the militia looked worried.
As a young man who grew up in Shatterstone Town, Volgen knew how daring and ruthless those bastards around Supreme Road were.
As long as there were enough benefits, raiding a small town wasn't a big deal to those bastards.
In fact, Shatterstone Town would be raided every year but each time, the Burning Dawn garrison would come to their aid, preventing those bastards from succeeding.
But this time, it was different!
Although the news of Burning Dawn being raided was covered up as much as they could, as time went by, bits and pieces of news were still spread out.
It made the civilians around Supreme Road anxious and fearful.
It also made those with special occupations excited.
The young captain didn't dare to imagine what kind of terrifying situation Shatterstone Town would face if the news of 50 war horses and a considerable amount of riches were to spread out.
"You must believe in his lordship.
No matter how many enemies there are, they are useless against his lordship!
His lordship's power is far beyond our imagination! "
Holler, who was under Kieran's control, was full of confidence.
In Holler's subconscious mind, Kieran was omnipotent and everything he did was right, it was worth it for him to risk his life for it.
"Em."
Holler nodded.
Volgen thought of the scene last night.
The scene of hundreds of robbers getting their heads blown off.
This scene caused the young man's heart to calm down a little, but he was still a little worried.
The young captain cared too much about Shatterstone Town.
Therefore, from the start to the end, Holler didn't notice anything wrong with how he addressed Volgen.
Vaughn didn't notice.
Snacker, Blu, and Riley, who had a three-month contract with Kieran, noticed that something was wrong.
However, the three of them who knew Kieran's identity exchanged gazes and wisely chose to remain silent.
It would do them no good to tell others.
It was better to remain silent.
Moreover, the way they saw it, with Hall's status, it wouldn't be too much for him to address Kieran as Sir.
However, deep in the trio's heart, they were doubting why Kieran would come to Shatterstone Town.
Especially at this time.
Burning Dawn was not just a single entity.
It was formed by the Burning Family and the Dawn Family.
Similarly, it wasn't just Snacker and the other two.
In some hidden spots around Shatterstone Town, the well-informed robbers and bandits were also talking to each other in close proximity.
"The peasant eldest son of the Burning Clan has appeared here …"
"It's really worrying."
"Is it related to the attack on Burning Dawn?"
"Who knows?"
"But, the wealth of Shatterstone Town is really mouthwatering!"
"I heard that Sayer emptied Sand Bandit's treasure vault in order to survive!"
"Hehehe, not only Sand Bandit, even Cranium Crusher and Bearman's wealth were emptied, especially Cranium Crusher, that bastard must be jumping in rage right now. Don't forget those war horses were specially bred by him for the trade in Golden City."
"Who wouldn't be jumping in rage?"
"Sayer, as the contact person for the underground market of Golden City, is finished this time."
"He should have been finished long ago!"
"But, Shatterstone Town is going to get a lot more lively this time."
"I wonder if the peasant eldest son of the Burning Family is stronger or those bastards are stronger!"
"Regardless of which, it's our chance!"
"That's right, that's right!"
"Our chance is here!"
…
Such conversations kept popping up one after another.
In the end, many robbers and bandits started to gather in Shatterstone Town's direction, especially those who suffered losses in their wealth.
Sand Bandit was a middle-aged man with a single eye. The scar that ran through the left side of his face blinded him but it made his right eye sharper.
While that was happening, a scarlet red glare was swirling in that single eye.
"Sayer!"
"The peasant eldest son of the Burning Family!"
Sayer laughed coldly.
The robbers who heard the laugh couldn't help but shiver, they instinctively distanced themselves from their leader.
Still, they moved faster than before.
…
Cranium Crusher widened his eyes, his rage infected the surroundings. Including the informant, a dozen of the robbers around him had their heads exploded just like that.
Red and white brain matter splattered all over the man's face and body.
The man didn't care about the brain matter at all, he rode his war horse and rode towards Shatterstone Town. The rest of his men looked at each other before following closely.
…
'Bearman' was just like his title. He stood there like a big black bear.
He was so buff that he didn't look like a human at all, he was wielding two spiked maces as thick as a grown man's waist and roared at the sky. His buff body expanded a few times and reached a size that would stun a common man. His roar even caused the ground around him to tremble.
"DIE!
I WANT YOU ALL DEAD! "
…
The night was getting darker.
The moon was shining faintly.
Some merchant groups that should be resting were moving out in the middle of the night.
They didn't move forward but retreated.
None of these merchants on the Supreme Road were idiots.
They knew a war was inevitable.
Some of the Shatterstone Town residents also came to the security office in fear, trying to get the exact news.
However, they didn't get what they wanted from the militia captain who received them.
The civilians left in disappointment.
Some hid in their homes, hoping that everything would pass.
Some joined the merchant groups and were ready to leave.
The latter was definitely not the minority.
Looking at the retreating team, Volgen wanted to stop them, but he had no reason to restrain them.
They were just merchants and civilians.
The only thing that made Volgen feel fortunate was that his men and the newly recruited mercenaries didn't run away, despite their anxious faces.
"Don't worry everyone.
With his lordship around, we will be safe.
Just like last night. "
Volgen knew he had to say something to calm everyone down.
Otherwise, it would turn into a mess. However, Volgen couldn't think of any encouraging words, all he could do was to start with the most comforting things.
What made the young man rejoice was that the scene last night was indeed shocking.
After hearing what Volgen said, the anxious faces of the soldiers and mercenaries were slightly relieved.
Volgen didn't heave a sigh of relief when he saw everyone calming down, instead, he became more anxious.
He knew Kieran wasn't even in Shatterstone Town at the moment.
"What should we do?
"Damn it!"
Once the war breaks out, if Lord 2567 doesn't show up … "
Volgen couldn't help but rub his temples when he thought about what would happen.
He didn't know what to do.
All he could do was to defend the town with his own strength.
"Now, listen to my arrangements …"
Volgen started to assign tasks to the soldiers.
Special antlers made from pine wood and thorns were placed at the entrance of Shatterstone Town.
Behind the town gate, there was a big boiling pot filled with feces and some herbs. The arrows were soaked in the pot for more than 10 seconds before they were taken out.
It was the simplest way to smear poison. Part of it came from the hunters and the other part came from the teachings of Holler's army.
When the two were combined, it was enough to raise the power of the arrows to a whole new level.
Piece after piece, leather armor and longswords that were found from the robbers and bandits were distributed to the soldiers. The soldiers changed into brand new leather armor and longswords before they received their arrows.
As for the bows?
They were prepared by themselves.
The mercenaries rejected the leather armor and longswords, they were more used to their own weapons but they didn't reject the bow and arrow.
Everyone knew how important a bow and arrow was when the enemy was outnumbered and they occupied an advantageous terrain.
Seconds turned into minutes.
Other than the captain and the mayor who were on guard duty, everyone else was seizing the moment to get the news.
Snacker's group of three was whispering to each other in the shadows.
"What should we do?
That damn Sayer hid the most important thing from us. He didn't tell us that those items were the goods that Sand Bandit, Cranium Crusher and Bearman were going to trade. "
Snacker's expression was solemn.
He knew that Kieran wasn't in Shatterstone Town.
So, Snacker was extra nervous at this particular moment.
He knew how scary the three groups of robbers, Sand Bandit, Cranium Crusher and Bearman were, or more precisely, the three bandit leaders.
The most direct proof was that Burning Dawn had once issued a bounty for anyone who killed one of the three, they would be granted the identity of a Knight, the kind that would grant them the status of a vassal.
If two of the three were killed, they would be granted the title of a Lord.
If all three of them were killed, the title of a Lord would become hereditary and Burning Dawn would grant the killer a corresponding military position.
From a commoner to a noble.
From a noble to a hereditary noble.
From a hereditary noble to a hereditary noble with real power.
Every single one of them was very tempting.
However, Sand Bandit, Cranium Crusher and Bearman, the three leaders, other than being chased by Burning Dawn at the start, they were living a comfortable life after that and their reputation grew bigger and bigger.
"Don't forget the reason why we came to Supreme Road."
Riley said with a smile, pretending to be casual.
"That's right, we came here to prove ourselves, to kill one or two of the three and get the corresponding identity, but it doesn't mean we can take on all of them at the same time."
Snacker let out a long sigh and looked at Blu.
"A godly archer's promise is never regretted until death."
Blu replied in a simple and direct manner.
"A promise is a man's romance, how can you go back on your words?"
Riley nodded as well.
Snacker rolled his eyes at his two friends' words.
"I didn't say I'm going back on my words!
I'm saying what should we do now?
How should we fight? "
Snacker asked.
"Shoot them!
Ambush them! "
Blu and Riley said at the same time.
Snacker facepalmed when he heard what his two friends said.
"What about the specifics?"
Snacker asked, unwilling to give up.
"Shoot them with the bow!"
Bru lifted his Longbow.
"Ambush them with the dagger!"
Riley picked up his dagger as well.
Snacker looked at his two friends blankly, he suddenly had the urge to cry.
"I knew coming to Supreme Road with you two was a mistake.
I shouldn't have left Dawn City.
If I didn't leave Dawn City, I wouldn't have been forced to sign a contract here.
If I didn't sign a contract, I wouldn't have died here with these two idiots. "
Snacker muttered to himself.
However, at the next moment, Snacker, who was muttering to himself, stood up and looked at the entrance of Shatterstone Town like lightning.
Dak, Dak Dak.
The soft galloping of a horse entered the town along with the night breeze.
Chang!
Snacker drew his swords out of their sheaths and strode towards the town gate.
Although his mouth was nagging, Snacker's actions would never violate his principles.
Since he made a promise, he would fulfill it.
Even without a contract.
Blu and Riley looked at each other and smiled at their friend's back.
Only a friend of Snacker's would know how reliable Snacker was during crucial moments.
"Go then!
Leave the cover to me! "
Bru said as he leaped onto the roof and pulled back his bow.
"Go then!
I'll take care of the bastard in the dark! "
Riley took a step back and dived into the shadows.
The trio from Dawn City displayed their tacit teamwork.
However, not many people saw this scene.
Volgen's face turned sour when he heard the galloping.
"We're dead!
Lord 2567 isn't back yet! "
Volgen wasn't a young man who was good at hiding his emotions.
His changing expression made the civilian soldiers and mercenaries who saw him feel a chill in their hearts.
Then, they turned their attention to the security office behind them.
It was dark there.
There wasn't a single movement.
Quite the contrary, the galloping further away was getting louder.
The civilian soldiers and mercenaries' hearts couldn't help but sink following the galloping.
One of the mercenaries couldn't help but ask.
"Will that lord …"
Tssk Gak!
Before he could finish, the security office's door was opened from the inside.
The slightly ear-piercing sound of the door opening was drowned out by the galloping of the horses, but everyone heard it clearly, as if they heard a joyous hymn. Everyone looked at the person who walked out with a proud face in delight.
They watched him walk in slowly.
They listened to his disdainful words.
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