Awaiting Master Lynn’s orders. Time slowly passed by. Although it’s late August in the Karedi Empire, there’s still some dew and chill in these mountains. Rose was just about to advise Lynn when a low voice reached his ears. Rose followed Red’s gaze. At the end of the black night, there was a faint glimmer of light. If not for the reminder, Rose would never have noticed! Moreover, the faint glimmers of light were increasing, becoming more pronounced. Rose’s expression immediately turned serious. A visit in the dead of night, naturally not by merchants! What intrigued Rose was how Master Lynn, far away in the territorial village, knew there would be an enemy attack tonight? Watching the torches draw closer, the soldiers on the walls responsible for guarding and patrolling began to breathe quickly. If a battle ensues, this would be their first fight since joining Master Lynn’s territory as soldiers! Looking at the lights, there was a hint of sternness on Lynn’s face. A text panel suddenly appeared before him. [Task: Eliminate the Iron Blood Brotherhood] [Reward: Based on completion] Lynn raised an eyebrow. No specific requirements, no time limit. With a glance, Lynn closed it. If completing this so-called task meant reducing the number of soldiers he had painstakingly gathered. Lynn would rather not. Earlier, to establish his authority, he executed several villagers as an example. But, that was to ensure the other villagers better followed orders. In this world, populace equals labor, and a large labor force is essential for rapid development. Watching the torches about two or three miles from the walls. Rose calmly asked, "Master, how should we respond?" Based on his observations of the lights. Assuming one torch per person, the approaching enemies might number around two hundred. If it were in a previous role, he would have led the 6th Cavalry Brigade to meet them before they got close. No qualified cavalry, no suitable warhorses. Lynn calmly said, "Watch and wait." Why did he choose to invest so much time, manpower, and resources to build this wall? For this very moment! In the absence of absolute strength, the height and fortitude of the walls would keep the enemy at bay. Even with a wall, charging with soldiers would render it meaningless. Hearing Lynn’s words, Rose bowed slightly, "Yes, Master." This was the best decision! For, the newly recruited soldiers under him weren’t ready yet. Rushing into battle recklessly would only lead to death. Beneath the night sky. Torch after torch, coated with animal grease, burned slowly, illuminating the surrounding darkness. At the front of the group. A tall, burly figure, clad in plate armor, rode atop a black warhorse. The torchlight reflected off his armor. Behind this knight, Hall turned to Ford beside him and asked, "Your master didn’t come?" Ford smiled, nodding, "Of course, our master, as the Manor Lord, appointed by Marquis Ducas, naturally cannot easily wage war against a fellow vassal of the Marquis." "Though far from the Emperor’s gaze, our Master Aiden wishes to avoid suspicion, but he sent a hundred followers to assist you..." Hall nodded without speaking. The rules among lords, Hall neither wished to know nor cared. A hundred followers, plus over a hundred cavalry from the Iron Blood Brotherhood... This force was enough to cause chaos in many small manor’s armed forces. Under cavalry charge, there’d be no resistance. Showcasing the high advantage of cavalry. This explained their successful raids on many villages. What piqued Hall’s curiosity was why leader Anthony agreed to Aiden Manor Lord’s terms! Aiden would offer fifty Gold Pounds to hire the Iron Blood Brotherhood to eradicate all armed forces in the territory. Additionally, allowing them to plunder the land. The sole condition being... capture all slaves and the Lord of the territory alive! Catching a manor lord alive entails an immense cost. While Hall was lost in thought. Ahead, a sound of galloping hooves approached. It was the scout he’d dispatched earlier. As the scout neared, halting his horse, Hall asked, "What did you discover?" The scout, breathing heavily, took a deep breath and said, "Leader Anthony, I saw a patch of darkness at the forest pass!" Hall frowned, "Darkness? That’s the intel a scout gathers?" In the deep of night, with no moonlight. Everyone knew all around was darkness! Anthony also glanced at the scout. A deep fear surfaced in the scout’s heart. He quickly explained, "Leader, Master, it truly was dark!" "But above the darkness were torches." "The feeling was like... a wall, a city wall! Yes!" Though the scout hadn’t seen a wall elsewhere. In his childhood, he’d heard merchants say city walls were like great mountains. Hall furrowed his brow deeper, irritably saying, "Are you joking?" In this wild frontier, how could there be a wall? Ford beside him also said, "There can’t be a wall. Not long ago, Master Aiden led us into the woods!" The scout quickly lowered his head, afraid to say more. Even he doubted if he’d seen wrong. Hall looked to Anthony, awaiting the leader’s decision. Anthony rasped, "Go take a look." Hall promptly answered, "Yes." Over two hundred men and horses marched valiantly toward the forest ahead. Until they were a few hundred meters from the forest pass. They saw a stretch of darkness, like a sky-breaker isolating the forest and wasteland. Everyone widened their eyes. Even leader Anthony wore a shocked expression. Stones piled into a wall, towers, gates, and torches burning atop it... Ford was most shocked! His face filled with disbelief, he muttered, "How... how is this possible?" "When we came, there was no wall!" "How did they build such a wall so fast?" "Am I still dreaming?" Speaking, Ford slapped himself, pain swelling instantly. Ford realized it was all real. Anthony withdrew his gaze, looking at Ford, voice cold, "Is this the gift your master mentioned?" Hall also looked at Ford, awaiting his response. Without siege equipment or a large army... How could they attack such walls? They’re dubbed the Iron Blood Brotherhood, but they’re just a band of brigands! Their only equipment were horses and mismatched swords and long spears. If the walls were defended with arrows. The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵•𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮•𝓷𝓮𝓽 Perhaps they’d be overwhelmed before even approaching! Feeling the cold gaze upon him, Ford felt extremely tense. He quickly explained, "Gentlemen, I am but a follower... a dog of Master Aiden..." "I merely do as Master Aiden commands..." Watching Ford trembling. Hall turned to Anthony, "Leader?"