The feeling of gradually closing in on his prey, and the anticipation that arose within him was simply irresistible.

The blood trails left behind were becoming shorter, indicating that the road deer was slowing down or perhaps unable to run anymore.

It should be nearby, right? Just as Luagia was thinking this, a sudden sound of something slicing through the air came from the woods.

Your majesty, be careful.

In a flash, the vigilant captain Hilong drew his bronze sword and swiftly deflected the flying spear.

At that moment, Luajia, who had been thinking about something else, quickly reacted.

Without hesitation, he assessed the direction from which the spear had come and immediately bent his bow, releasing a precise shot, accompanied by the arrows release.

A scream echoed from a large tree in the distance as a native wrapped in animal skins fell from the tree.

At that moment, the group of attackers finally revealed themselves.

It was the barbarians from the north.

Without wasting words, the seven accompanying guards simultaneously drew their bronze swords, and both sides confronted each other.

Luagia began to assess the opposing side.

There were about 15 or 16 of them, each wrapped in thick animal- skin clothing, their faces painted with strange dyes, perfectly fitting the image of wild barbarians.

The road deer lying behind them with the two arrows stuck in its body clearly proved that it was his prey.

Though they had the numerical advantage, their side had superior equipment.

Luajir remained relatively calm.

But once the fighting started, casualties were inevitable, which was not a scenario he wanted to see.

With that thought in mind, Lajia spoke up, "Leave the prey.

You can go.

" Having held a high position for a long time, Luaja's tone carried an undeniable authority.

The barbarians, who had been in conflict with the Wanja civilization for a long time, could understand his words.

As they glanced at him, their expressions showed a hint of apprehension.

Clearly intimidated by the earlier arrow that had struck one of their own.

Looking at the guards clad in leather armor and wielding bronze swords, they also did not seem easy to deal with.

For a moment, the barbarians lost their fighting spirit.

One man who appeared to be the leader waved his hand and taking their wounded companion, the group quickly retreated deeper into the woods, leaving behind the road dear.

Your majesty.

Watching the retreating figures, Helong subtly cast a questioning glance at Lajia.

Lajia shook his head.

Although the barbarians seemed to flee without looking back, they were likely keeping an eye on them from the corners of their eyes.

If they attempted anything now, the fight that could have been avoided would have to happen.

What would it matter to kill 15 or 16 barbarians? Would it strike a blow to their tribe? It would not.

Therefore, this battle held little significance for him.

After watching the barbarians disappear into the distance, Luagia clearly lost interest in continuing the hunt.

He lifted his chin and said, "Take the road, dear.

We're leaving.

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You understand? Laj's first arrow struck the road deer's hind leg while the second hit its abdomen, aligning closely with his previous predictions.

Looking at the road deer that had died from two arrows, the three guard stationed outside the woods to watch over the horses could not help but praise your majesty.

Excellent shooting.

Soon after learning of the barbarian incident from the other guards, their expressions turned furious.

If we had been there with no numerical disadvantage, killing those barbarians would have been a matter of a single encounter.

Hearing the guards discussions behind him, Logia chuckled, but did not say anything.

He certainly did not doubt the strength of his guards.

Each one was a warrior capable of battling hungry wolves with no numerical disadvantage.

Wiping out those barbarians in a single encounter was not an exaggeration.

But in reality, those northern barbarians are not so easy to deal with.

Otherwise, they would have been eradicated long ago.

The most troubling issue lies in the terrain and climate.

The barbaric tribes in the north live in the harsh.

Cold lands beyond those mountains where the weather is severe and the roads are difficult to traverse.

These dual restrictions make it very hard for Luog to amass a large army and eliminate the enemy in one fell swoop.

Moreover, the constant invasions by other players have also prevented him from stabilizing the situation, leaving him with little energy to focus on dealing with these barbarians.

Therefore, he entrusted the task of handling the northern tribes entirely to Lu Ming, the commander of the city defense and by his city.

While Lu Gi was pondering this matter, a cry of an eagle echoed from afar, and a plump wild rabbit was dropped at his feet, the shadow of the predator flapping its wings.

slowly landed on his arm where he had rolled up his cloak.

"Haha, are you hunting nearby, too?" He teased his pet, Shadow.

He wasn't sure if it was the time for growth, but over the past few months, Shadow had grown significantly.

Now, resting on his arm, Luog could feel at least 4 to 5 kg of weight with wings spread over a meter long, looking exceptionally majestic.

This inadvertently reignited the recent wave of falconry that had just settled down within the myriad civilizations.

Finding a place to rest, the accompanying guards tacitly divided into three groups.

One to collect firewood, another to process the road deer and wild rabbits, and the last one to remain vigilant around them.

Enjoying their harvest was also a crucial part of hunting.

Carefully grooming Shadows pure black feathers.

Lu G signaled the guards to cut a piece of deer meat to feed the shadow.

After it was full, it spread its wings and soared into the sky.

While Lu G and the others had just begun, the sizzling sound of the dripping fat from the roast made Lu G unconsciously lick his lips.

His pet truly understood his taste.

Compared to the gy road deer, he preferred the tender meat of the wild rabbit.

Seizing the opportunity, he sprinkled some cumin he carried while hunting, added a bit of chili powder for simple seasoning, and inhaled the mouthwatering aroma that suddenly gave his life meaning.

After a satisfying feast, Lu G licked his fingers, which were covered in spices and meat grease, and then looked seriously at the guards, who were also covered in grease.

You understand, right? Upon hearing this, the guards nodded in unison and then solemnly replied.

Unfortunately, we didn't catch any game today, not to mention game.

We didn't even see a shadow.

We even encountered the northern barbarians on the way and had a fight with them.

After that, we lost our interest in hunting and came straight back.

Well, that's good enough.

Lu G nodded in satisfaction.

Since having his meals controlled, although he couldn't say he completely avoided meat, his meals have become quite bland.

Therefore, each hunting trip had become a rare opportunity for him to feast.

His roasting skills had also significantly improved.

After enjoying a meal of wild game and cleaning the grease from his face and hands, he didn't he forget to wander around outside for a bit to disperse the smell of smoke before they all returned to the city with faces full of gloom.

The next day, news that their emperor had been ambushed by northern barbarians while hunting spread throughout the entire civilization, alarming Lu Mang, the city defense commander of Bahasa city, who quickly launched a northern expedition to teach those northern barbarians a lesson.

It turned out that the effort was quite effective.

After several months of fighting, the soldiers of Bay City gradually adapted to combat in the mountainous terrain and became more proficient.

By a stroke of luck, Lu Ming achieved a great victory for which Lu Gi awarded him the title of general of pacifying the barbarians with a subtle expression, reflecting on the fact that he merely wanted to enjoy barbecue.

Back to the main topic, as midmon approached and the expiration date of the truce drew closer, Lu G began to focus on troop deployments and movements.

He undoubtedly needed to increase the garrison in the three cities on the grassland.

But the problem was that his available troops were relatively limited.

How to arrange and mobilize them undoubtedly became a perplexing issue.

Just as he was contemplating this, a guard rushed in.

Your majesty, Minister Yishien from the armament's research department requests an audience.

Upon hearing this, Lu G raised an eyebrow.

This time, the little ancestor didn't pull any sudden attacks, but followed the procedure honestly, clearly relieving the guard outside.

She must have finished the design for the hand crossbow.

Lu Gi thought to himself and then said, "Let her in.

" With permission, Yishian dashed into Lu G's office.

She placed the design blueprint on Lu G's desk, stretched out her hands, and said, "Your majesty, the reward.

" "Huh?" Lu G was surprised.

In the past, Yishian had only shown interest in researching military equipment.