Foster, however, still felt it was unreliable and spoke up directly, "Perhaps that Lord deliberately put on an act! Since they are cooperating, they must have already allocated the interests. It’s better to stick to the original plan, get through this difficult ti, and definitely achieve sothing by doing what we initially intended..."
"But when I acted on your advice, another two thousand left," Viscount Robin interjected before Foster could finish.
That day, after more humans had fled, he took his anger out on Foster.
It was Foster who had said that such actions would surely stabilize the people’s hearts. What was the result? The people’s hearts were not reassured, and instead, more of them had fled.
If it hadn’t been for Hudson’s return and his persuasion, acknowledging Foster’s approach, Viscount Robin would have certainly thrown Foster into the dungeons.
Later, upon investigation, they discovered that soone from Hope Village had guessed they would have such a contingency plan, and had stirred up the crowd before they could take that asure.
Although the investigation had clarified things, Viscount Robin was still dissatisfied with Foster.
Now was also the ti to take the opportunity to press down on Foster.
With his words cut off like that, Foster couldn’t help but purse his lips.
Hearing this, Hudson looked at Foster, a trace of hesitation flickering in his heart.
Foster made a good point.
At this ti, Barne Village seed to still need to be cautious.
While Hudson was thinking this, Viscount Robin spoke up, "Even if Lancelot was just pretending for my benefit, the information he leaked wouldn’t be false. I can’t stand continuously enduring, constantly being humiliated. Rather than live a stifled life, I’d rather go all out! I don’t believe putting all my resources into it won’t yield an opportunity."
The sa old saying, had he not known the inside story, Viscount Robin would naturally have chosen to grovel and survive after consecutive defeats.
But now, seeing an opportunity, how could he not try his luck?
He refused to live on his knees.
Listening, Foster pursed his lips.
That Viscount Lancelot truly grasped his Lord’s mindset.
Whether for good or ill, the outco was now unchangeable.
He was powerless.
He could see ahead, but he couldn’t predict human hearts.
Hudson listened and also understood his Lord’s determination.
In that case, he too could only offer his support.
The thought that had just wavered vanished instantly, and he said to Viscount Robin, "Lord, I support you, and as the defenders, we can concentrate all the territory’s resources on defense. We might not lose."
"Right." Hearing Hudson’s words, Viscount Robin felt even more confident.
The two of them thus decided, each affirming the other.
Foster watched this scene from the sidelines.
He sighed deeply in his heart.
His Lord was choosing to descend into this soberly!
All he could hope for now was that Barne Village’s gamble would pay off; otherwise, there would truly be no chance left.
Like that, in the following two days, Barne Village entered a state of full martial law.
Around the city, various trenches and traps were constructed, and all the territory’s resources, including humans and Demon Beasts, were concentrated together, waiting to be allocated as a whole.
During Barne Village’s preparations, their truce period ended.
And with the end of the truce, countless challenge ssages ca flooding toward Barne Village.
[Dear Barne Village Lord, Gaitan Village has initiated a Territory War against Barne Village.]
[Dear Barne Village Lord, Montene Village has initiated a Territory War against Barne Village.]
[Dear Barne Village Lord, Ningshan Village has initiated a Territory War against Barne Village.]
[...]
Looking at so many challenge ssages, including many from territories he once looked down on, Viscount Robin’s face darkened.
Did they all think Barne Village was easy to bully?
Cursed!
Viscount Robin’s eyes reddened.
Slowly smoothing out his irritation, he took a deep breath, his gaze moving back and forth among these territories. Ultimately, he stuck to the original plan and chose Ningshan Village.
The mont he confird it, Viscount Robin knew there was no turning back for him.
Victory or defeat would be decided in today’s battle.
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