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"Ha ha, as the only son of Baron Bougiano, why are you hiding in your nest while the Baron is missing? Don't you want to save him? Or do you want to just watch him come to harm so you can inherit the title sooner?"
Across from Xiar, a tall, stout man wore a broad smile, but his expression was more mocking than genuine, giving off a sinister vibe.
His words struck at the heart of Xiar's greatest taboo.
If he had enough strength, Xiar would have long since stormed the imperial capital and rescued his father from behind layers of protection.
Unfortunately, his power was far too lacking. The imperial capital was guarded by at least two Disaster Beasts and a National Guardian Artifact, far beyond what he could challenge at this moment.
Rushing in recklessly would not only fail to rescue his father but could also cost him his own life!
Xiar narrowed his eyes, the coldness in them becoming more pronounced. "You don't need to worry about me; you should be more concerned about yourself. Speaking such vile words could bring retribution. You might just trip and fall when you step outside."
"Ha ha, I'm a warrior, unlike you, a weak little brat," the man sneered dismissively.
"Good luck," Xiar said, feeling increasingly irritated. This person seemed intent on provoking him, igniting the anger within him that made him want to punch the man into oblivion.
At that moment, the city lord Charles stepped in to mediate with a smile. "Everyone, let's calm down. If there’s anything to discuss, let’s sit down and talk it over. The illnesses of several families may not necessarily be caused by Xiar; we need to investigate further."
As a city lord, Charles relied on the support of these families.
After all, in Farn County, there were numerous territories with Barons, Viscounts, and even Counts among them, making his governance particularly challenging. He had to learn to navigate these complexities with care.
Without direct evidence against Xiar, the families soon finished their discussions and began to leave.
This time, they had only come to show the city lord their determination; their plans to divide the Mestlin Family's assets would soon be set in motion.
Bang!
Just as he was about to step out, the Fat Baron suddenly tripped over his own feet and crashed headfirst onto the hard floor. His nose caved in, and three of his teeth were knocked out, causing blood to gush forth as he let out a horrified scream.
This scene instantly reminded the others of Xiar's earlier words, filling them with a sense of unease.
It seemed they had indeed stirred up some serious trouble!
After these people left, the heavy door was shut by a group of soldiers, and a dozen fierce warriors subtly surrounded Xiar.
"Lord of the City, what are you planning to do?" Xiar asked, looking at the city lord with a hint of confusion.
Knock, knock, knock!
Charles rhythmically tapped his fingers on the table, his face adorned with a gentle smile. "Xiar, you should know the intentions of these families. Right now, only I can protect you in all of Farn County."
"Oh? Then what do I need to give in return?" Xiar nodded in response.
He understood that those Extended Families had become a formidable force in Farn County, and only the city lord, as the apparent ruler of Farn County, could make them retreat.
"It's simple. I need you to research the Fairy Bean!" Charles's smile grew even softer, but the greed in his eyes was no longer concealed, resembling a hungry wolf eyeing its prey.
So he has his sights set on the Fairy Bean...
Xiar instantly understood and lowered his head with a smirk at the corner of his mouth.
Fairy Bean is an absolute revolutionary product. Not only the city lord, but even contemporary emperors would definitely send people to seize it upon hearing about it.
After all, it can increase yield by more than six times, and the nutritional value per unit volume is over three times that of ordinary food.
In other words, if one used to eat three bowls of rice, now only one bowl is needed to feel full, saving on various vegetables as well.
Xiar refers to it as Fairy Bean precisely because its function is very similar to an item from a certain anime in his past life.
He looked up and smiled, "Of course, if the Lord of the City wants it, you only need to pay half the price."
"You seem to have misunderstood my words. What I want is the cultivation method for Fairy Bean!" Charles emphasized as he slammed his hand on the table. More than ten fierce warriors stepped forward, making it a blatant threat.
"Well, that can be arranged. However..." Xiar shrugged, looking somewhat helpless. "I have received information that a large group of Barbarians is crossing the Twilight Forest, intending to attack Storm Harbor."
"What!"
Charles immediately stood up, shock written all over his face as he looked at him. "You need to take responsibility for your words, Xiar. If you falsely report military information, even as a noble, you will face execution!"
"I’m not mistaken. Yesterday I sent someone to the Twilight Forest to search for medicinal herbs and encountered a group of Barbarian Soldiers. Someone managed to escape and brought this information back to me. Even if you hadn’t summoned me, I would have come to inform you of this important news," Xiar said seriously.
"Damn it! That group of barbarians dares to come here recklessly; this time I will make sure they come and never return!" Charles instantly cast aside the matter of Fairy Bean.
The invasion of the Barbarians is a top-tier crisis; each invasion involves tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of troops. If not dealt with properly, the entire Storm Harbor could be captured!
Bang!
At that moment, the door was suddenly pushed open, and a soldier clad in full armor rushed in, kneeling on one knee to present a scroll. "Lord of the City, urgent news from West Spring Fortress! The fortress has been overrun by countless Barbarian troops!"
Charles took the letter, glanced at it, and his face instantly turned pale with fear. "It was captured so quickly, without any warning!"
West Spring Fortress was located three hundred miles from Storm Harbor, serving as a bastion against the Barbarian threats that could emerge from the Twilight Forest. Its primary purpose was to fend off the Beast Tide and any potential incursions from the Barbarians.
Typically garrisoned by three thousand elite soldiers, it had once played a crucial role in a battle ten years ago, where it decimated countless Barbarians.
Yet now, it had fallen silently to the Barbarians!
If West Spring Fortress fell, the heart of the empire would be laid bare to the Barbarian Army, with no remaining forces to resist them!
"Send word to everyone; we must mobilize for war immediately! We will ensure those ugly, repulsive barbarians do not return!" Charles snapped back to reality and issued his command.
Xiar calmly left the lord's mansion; no one cared about his departure anymore.
………………
At this time, West Spring Fortress had already descended into endless flames of war. Towering Barbarian Warriors rampaged through the fortress, slaughtering any ordinary citizens who had not managed to escape.
The Barbarian Army surged through West Spring Fortress without paying any heed to the nearby territory of Shining Gold Town, heading straight for Storm Harbor.
Behind them, an unending stream of Barbarian forces crossed the Twilight Forest, reaching the empire's borders and forming a terrifying tide of troops. They advanced three hundred miles and faced off against the freshly assembled Human Legion!
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