It felt like a shadow was shrouding his heart.
The uncomfortable feeling made Kieran look further away, towards the direction of Supreme Road.
However, there was nothing in his field of vision, and that trace of throbbing seemed to have disappeared as well. It was as if everything had happened in an illusion.
However, Kieran knew how scary it was.
Even if it was an illusion!
One needed to know his Spirit had reached G + rank, his rating was already above Strong II and had yet to enter III rank.
A hallucination that could make someone of his level feel uncomfortable was undoubtedly fatal to others.
More so …
Was it really an illusion?
Kieran placed his hand on his chest, feeling the two hearts beating strongly, feeling the flow of Dawn Force, feeling the latent Plague Force, feeling the arrogance of the Devil Force, feeling the recklessness of the cardinal sins Force, feeling the restraint of Saint Thorn Force.
He felt the throbbing that seemed to have vanished but was still there.
Like a cunning thief, the throbbing was quietly hiding in his heart. If he didn't notice it, it would turn into a ticking time bomb.
But notice it?
The arrogant Devil Force was the first to move, tearing it into pieces with a bold and decisive strike.
The reckless Cardinal Sins Force devoured it without any hesitation.
Dawn Force cleansed the last remnants of the Devil Force until nothing was left.
Huu!
After a long breath, Kieran opened his eyes, his eyes were glimmering with an unusual glare.
Without pause, Kieran bent down, extended a finger and drew on the ground.
The sunrise of dawn.
Breaking the imprisonment of darkness.
Light shone over the fields, rivers, and forests.
A faint, warm white radiance started to shine on [Seal of Dawn], it naturally resonated with the Dawn Force in Kieran's body.
Then, the white radiance enveloped a 10-meter radius.
While being enveloped by the radiance, Kieran picked up a handful of dirt and carefully sensed the changes within.
A trace of obscure, dark energy swiftly faded away.
The soil, which was already dry and didn't have much moisture, became even drier as the trace of energy dissipated. With a gust of wind, the soil was blown away.
"What a terrifying curse power!"
Kieran commented.
Then, he frowned.
Even though he did not have a deep understanding of the power of curses, Kieran knew that the power he sensed in the soil was different from the power of curses that Modi had unleashed earlier.
Modi's intention was more obvious.
The ones in the soil were even more obscure and difficult to detect.
"Does this power come from that guy's doing?"
"Or is it from …"
"Supreme Road?!"
Kieran guessed with uncertainty.
But there was one thing that Kieran could be sure of.
The other party harbored malicious intentions!
"I look forward to your next appearance."
After Kieran said that, he picked up the unconscious Banks and disappeared.
Kieran didn't kill him.
Apart from the fact that there was no benefit in killing him, the main reason was that he was in dire need of manpower.
The time Kieran spent in [Blade of the Daybreaker] dungeon was much longer than he expected.
He didn't just build his own faction, from what Modi said, the faction had reached a certain level.
Kieran wasn't afraid of such a faction, just like how he didn't mind having another loyal subordinate, especially after his enemies helped him through multiple selections and eliminations.
…
The stench in the deep and serene cave was getting thicker and thicker.
The number of animal and human skeletons had increased by more than 10% overnight.
However, more of what was referred to as "food" was still being delivered into the cave endlessly. The food was delivered to the hunchbacked yet extremely tall man.
Compared to the beginning, the man looked even hungrier.
Even though he had eaten a lot of food.
"Weak!"
"Weak!"
"Too weak!"
"Such low level meat has no nutritional value at all!"
The man's stomach growled like thunder.
Hunger made him dissatisfied.
Hunger made him anxious.
Hunger made him thirsty for blood.
But at the next moment, everything vanished.
Following the outburst of Modi's curse, the dissatisfaction, anxiety, and thirst for blood on the man's face vanished.
All that was left on the man's face was joy.
"Hahahahaha!
What an unexpected discovery! "
The man laughed out loud and wanted to stand up and walk out of the cave.
"If you don't want to become that bastard's prey, you can try walking out."
A reminder came from behind the man, causing him to freeze.
"Damn it!
Still haven't noticed? "
The man cursed before asking.
"Nope!
We need to find the real chess piece, an abandoned chess piece is too few clues! "
The reminder replied.
"Where is the chess piece?"
The man asked.
"East."
The voice answered.
"East?
Dawn City?! "
The man was stunned.
"Mm.
Dawn City. "
The voice nodded.
"Are you sure?"
The man who knew some inside information was hesitant.
"I've never been wrong."
The voice was calm.
It was the calm voice that made the man make his final decision.
"Let's go!
"To Dawn City!"
But … "
"Before we leave, we need to create some trouble for that 2567. He is too successful, he will become my biggest competitor and …"
The man muttered but his voice was getting softer and softer until it couldn't be heard anymore.
…
When Gregori arrived at Shatterstone Town with his men and a lot of resources, the sky was already bright.
The warm sunlight shone down on the people, not only did it chase away the coldness from the overnight journey, even the tiredness was lifted a lot.
For the Frost Wolf pup in Gregori's arms, it was a good time to run around.
It picked up Kieran's presence.
The Frost Wolf pup broke free from Gregori's arms and slipped through the barricades and the queuing crowd. It half jumped and half climbed over the town gate and dashed straight towards the security office of Shatterstone Town.
With the pup leading the way, Gregori and his men were allowed to pass.
As for the others in the queue?
Sorry, please continue to queue.
Even if you were a resident of Shatterstone Town, it was the same.
After leaving last night, they had lost their identity as a resident of the town.
Other than a familiar face, they had no special privileges.
However, no one was dissatisfied.
It wasn't just because the whole of Supreme Road did the same, it was also because Sand Bandit, Cranium Crusher and many other robbers and bandits' heads were hung outside the town.
The head swaying in the wind under the morning sun was the best warning sign, more useful than any words or actions.
A short middle-aged man wearing an ill-fitting uniform and a hat appeared at the entrance of the town.
"Good day, everyone."
Everyone might know me, I am Old Peeker, the owner of Dwarf Wine Cup and Rice Basin and also the newly appointed tax officer of Shatterstone Town.
I would like to give an order to everyone, not my order but that lord's. As for who he is, I think everyone knows, so I won't waste my breath.
The townspeople who left Shatterstone Town last night, you all have betrayed the most basic trust, so you all are no longer Shatterstone townspeople. As for your property? That merciful lord will not confiscate it, he will convert your ranks. You bunch of bastards, thank the lord for his mercy! If it was me, I would hang all of you to death! "
Old Peeker then bared his teeth at the townspeople who lowered their heads in shame like a vicious hound.
Then, the vicious hound looked at the returning merchant groups.
His malicious gaze caused the merchant groups to feel uneasy in their hearts.
Then, the uneasy feeling was verified.
"The new merchant groups will operate as usual, one copper per person, three copper per horse and three copper per wagon. Besides, Dwarf Wine Cup and Rice Basin welcomes you all, you will get free wheat wine brewed by Old Peeker. As for the merchant groups who left yesterday …"
"I'm sorry!
Shatterstone Town doesn't welcome you all anymore!
In simple words, if you appear around Shatterstone Town from now on, you will be treated as robbers and bandits. You will be attacked by our brave militia and your bodies will be hung outside the town to dry! "
Old Peeker's words caused an uproar among the merchant groups.
The merchant groups shouted one after another.
"No!
You all can't do this!
This isn't fair!
You all are forcing us to our deaths! "
…
Old Peeker laughed coldly when he heard the shouts.
"Of course we can!
Because it's the lord's order! This is in line with all the laws of Saint Cyanda, even if His Majesty the King is here, he can't say anything! "
"And what you all want is fairness?"
"When you all chose to leave last night, your courage has gone to hell, you can go there and find them!"
"Of course, I don't mind giving you all a ride!"
The moment Old Peeker's words subsided, a group of militia armed with longswords appeared behind him. On top of the arrow tower, there were a couple of new mercenaries who had just joined the militia, aiming their bows and arrows at Old Peeker.
The scene instantly quieted down.
Those merchant groups who were forced to leave were still feeling indignant.
However, when they saw the cold glare on the sharp swords and arrows, they wisely chose to leave.
Even if they had more guards, it would be useless.
Shatterstone Town didn't rely on these mercenaries.
It was the peasant eldest son of the Burning Family.
When they thought about how scary that lord was, the exploding head and the burning black flames, none of them dared to act rashly.
Old Peeker continued to speak as he saw the group of people leave.
"Oh right, you all said we are forcing you all to your deaths?"
"Then …"
"Have you ever thought that when you left last night, were you also forcing us to our deaths?"
"F * ck off!"
"A bunch of bastards who only want to take advantage of the situation!"
"Don't think I don't know why you all came back so early!"
"My lord is still too merciful, from what I see, you all are the ones who should be hanged the most!"
Old Peeker scolded loudly.
Those merchant groups who were still feeling indignant immediately ran away with their tails between their legs.
Old Peeker's darkest thoughts were exposed.
Old Peeker spat fiercely on the ground when he saw Kieran leave in an ugly state. He then turned around to the new merchant group and travelers that came to the city.
"Everyone, please follow our militia's orders and line up to enter the town."
"And …"
"Shatterstone Town welcomes all of you."
Old Peeker seemed to have changed his face, putting away his resentful look and putting on a smiling face. As he smiled, he bowed to the newcomers.
Standing in the dark and witnessing everything, Volgen couldn't help but let out a sigh.
Before this, he was the one who opposed Old Peeker becoming the tax officer the most.
However, judging from the situation before him, Old Peeker was the most suitable candidate.
But …
Was he loyal?
With such doubts lingering in his mind, Volgen returned to the security office and told Kieran everything truthfully, even voicing out his doubts.
Kieran didn't say anything as he was tickling the Frost Wolf pup's chin with his finger.
Gregori who just joined the group answered on behalf of Kieran.
"Don't worry, Captain Volgen.
As long as Old Peeker doesn't want to die, he will be more loyal than anyone else to his lordship. "
Gregori said with a double meaning in his words.
Volgen frowned as he pondered over the words.
He had a feeling that there was more to the meaning behind the words.
However, Kieran didn't give Volgen more time to think.
"Volgen, I'll need you to reorganize the militia.
We originally had 13 men, 10 mercenaries joined us and Gregori brought 25 men with him, making it a total of 48 men. I don't need you to train them strictly but I hope they can live up to the leather armor on their bodies, the swords on their waists, the crossbows on their backs and the horses under their legs. "
Kieran said.
"Yes, my lord.
Thank you Sir Gregori for your donation. "
Volgen answered loudly and expressed his gratitude to Gregori again. His tone and expression were very sincere.
No doubt it would leave a good impression on others.
Especially his actions, it was praiseworthy.
"What a good helper."
Gregori couldn't help but praise when he saw Volgen's orderly arrangement.
Kieran didn't deny it either.
But he didn't pay too much attention to it either.
Following the acquisition of [Brand, Strengthen Fur] skill, the temporary militia would never be able to join the first line of troops under Kieran's command.
Those strong and powerful wolves that were far more powerful than ordinary wolves were the wolves.
Once he thought about the truly fearless and reliable wolves that could rapidly expand their forces, Kieran stood up right away.
"Holler, Gregori, I need you two to purchase a large amount of meat, the more the better.
Also, pay attention to the surroundings. "
"Although Sand Bandit, Cranium Crusher, and Bearman are dead, it doesn't mean the robbers and bandits in the area are wiped out!"
Kieran then walked out of the room.
A large scale wolf pack wouldn't be in Shatterstone Town.
It was located in a valley 15 kilometers away from Shatterstone Town. The valley used to be the place where the robbers and bandits reared their warhorses but after Sayer wiped them all out, it became the place where Kieran reared his wolves.
"My lord!"
Bankers bowed respectfully when he saw Kieran walking over.
As the new person under Kieran's control through [Mesly Ring], Bankers swiftly displayed abilities that far surpassed Kieran's imagination.
He had a certain level of Mystical Knowledge and even knew alchemy, enchanting, and potionology.
More importantly, Bankers' lab had enough Bladeback Blue, diamonds, black oil ores, and other necessary materials to complete [Brand, Strengthen Fur].
"Is everything ready?"
Kieran asked.
"Everything is ready!"
Bankers replied.
"Then let us begin!"
Kieran then walked into the valley.
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