Maybe you can come back with a title from a great noble.

Exactly.

Maybe we'll end up going to your place to eat.

Haha.

Northern continent.

The kingdom of Saint Ansar.

As one of the three most powerful kingdoms on the northern continent has vast territory.

The capital Bordily in another tavern.

The level of excitement here is even greater than that of the Eternal Knight Empire.

Located in the central part of the northern continent.

The Empire's invasion and the Alliance army's defeat seemed to have had no impact on this prosperous city where people continue to live a life of excess and indulgence.

On the northern continent, they have been invincible for too long.

So much so that all the subjects of the kingdoms firmly believe that their countries will not fail.

Even if they suffer temporary setbacks, they will ultimately achieve victory.

When that time comes, the great king will lead the kingdom's army to counterattack the eternal knight empire, eventually dividing it up to satisfy every noble of the kingdom.

While some are blindly confident, others are rationally pessimistic.

Another main city has fallen.

A tall and slender man dressed in noble attire looks quite pessimistic.

In just three years, the Eternal Knight Empire has breached over a 100 cities, captured the capitals of five countries, and won the MS war.

At this rate, in at most 20 years, their army will reach borderly.

What then shall we do, Hammer? Rest assured, we will not lose.

The Northern continent has over a 100 countries.

Individually, we may not be able to defeat the eternal knight Empire, but united, there will be no problem in holding them off.

Next to the pessimistic youth, a more robust companion, completely unconcerned, smiles broadly and throws a stack of money around, saying, "Come on, let the music play and the dancing continue.

Tonight, we won't go home until we're drunk.

Haha.

Well said.

It's just the Eternal Knight Empire.

We even defeated the blood empire of the thousand-year-old bloodline.

Why should we fear a human empire that has only risen for less than a hundred years? Once we defeat them, everything they have will be ours and let other forces know that provoking us leads to a bad end.

I heard that the crystal resources of the eastern continent are abundant and there are many places producing spiritual materials.

The kingdom can't manage it all, so it will definitely be distributed later.

Just thinking about it is exciting.

Other companions echoed in agreement, laughing heartily.

The robust youth stood up, raised his wine glass, and shouted, "Everyone, toast to the kingdom.

Toast to his majesty.

" The tavern instantly erupted with cheers.

"Tastes to the kingdom.

Toast to his majesty.

Toast to the kingdom.

Toast to his majesty.

Toast to the kingdom.

Toast to his majesty.

" The tall and slender youth stared blankly at his companions, feeling momentarily lost.

He couldn't understand why the kingdom situation had become so dire.

The Eternal Knight Army was advancing relentlessly, conquering cities and annihilating nations, unstoppable.

The Alliance Army returned in defeat, and the countries of the northern continent were all holed up in their cities, no longer taking the initiative to attack.

This was clearly a situation heading for disaster.

It was obvious that a simple inquiry would reveal the truth.

Why were Amoka and the others unwilling to look into it? Why would they rather linger in taverns and gambling houses? wasting large amounts of money then seek the truth.

He couldn't understand.

He really couldn't understand.

The lost youth quietly left the tavern, his steps heavy and slow.

Walking on the street, the lights were bright on both sides and pedestrians were bustling about, quite lively.

How long could such prosperity last? As he walked, Hammer couldn't help but think.

Suddenly, several figures emerged ahead.

They were a few thin boys appearing to be around 13 or 14 years old.

The lead boy, slightly more robust, held a short blade pointed at Hammer.

If you don't want to die, hand over all your money.

Hammer was startled and came back to his senses, looking around and realizing he had inadvertently walked into a small alley.

He quickly stepped back and turned to flee, but saw two boys coming out from behind, glaring at him with fierce looks, each holding a long wooden stick.

What do you want? This is the capital of the kingdom.

I am a noble of the kingdom.

If you rob me, are you seeking death? Seeing he couldn't escape, Hammer looked somewhat panicked, try to feain calm by invoking his noble status in hopes of scaring them off.

Sure enough, upon hearing that Hammer was a noble, the boys surrounding him hesitated, stopping in their tracks.

They had thought he was merely a rich young master, but unexpectedly he was a noble.

In the kingdom of St.

Ansar, nobles are the upper class.

Even the lowest ranking barons have the right to dispose of these commoners at will.

Seeing this, Hammer quickly said, "You should leave now, and I can pretend nothing happened.

" Everyone turned to look at the boy with the knife, wanting him to make a decision.

H.

The robust boy grinned coldly and said, "Without money for food, we'll all die in a few days anyway, so we might as well have a good meal before we die.

" As he spoke, his gaze turned even fiercer as he looked at Hammer.

A glint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

Kill him.

No one will know it was us.

With that, he charged forward without hesitation, stabbing at Hammer.

Hammer stepped back in terror, but could only watch as the shortblade got closer and closer.

Hammer regretted it deeply, wishing he had worked harder in his training before.

Just then, a figure appeared in front of Hammer.

With a casual wave of his hand, the short blade flew out of the boy's hand, and he was sent crashing against the wall with a thud.

It was a man in black, a guard sent by Hammer's father to protect him.

Run.

The surrounding boys didn't hesitate at all and instantly scattered, fleeing in all directions.

The blackclad guard quickly leaped out and soon captured all of them.

He threw them in front of Hammer.

Young master, how should we deal with these commoners? The blackclad guard asked coldly.

You were sent by my father? Hammer, still shaken, looked at the blackclad guard, asking in disbelief.

Yes, my lord ordered me to protect you in secret, revealing myself only when you were in danger.

The blackclad guard nodded and then explained that he hadn't acted earlier because he had orders not to intervene.

Young Master Hammer, we were ignorant.

You are magnanimous.

Please let us go.

The captured boys were all in tears, continuously bowing and pleading for mercy.

Chapter 177.

the infiltrating cultists of Eternal Knight in order to save their lives, they unanimously shifted the blame onto the sturdy young man.

Hoping to gain the forgiveness of the noble lord before them.

Although their leader had previously made a good point about how everyone dies eventually, whether early or late, and that it's better to have a full meal before dying.

If one could live, who would want to die? Better to live poorly than to die well.