When he took out the black powder without hesitation, it meant that he had something better in hand.

Archduke Cedric was confident and did not take the threat from the Theodin Empire to heart at all.

But the Lords and Nobles of the Byron Alliance could not ignore it.

Especially those who were relatively close to the Broken Vein Defense Line were in a state of panic and uneasiness.

But they have already heard that the West Odin Empire has destroyed the East Odin Empire, and the Lion Tribe Royal Court has become a thing of the past. The number of troops is frightening.

In this case, the methods adopted by the nobles and nobles were really varied and they could do anything.

Now that they have been publicly reprimanded, Broken Mouth Blood Castle has launched a war without authorization and brought them into danger. They have an unshirkable responsibility and should be responsible for resolving the matter peacefully. It is best to agree to the conditions of the Theodin Empire and let them withdraw on their own.

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For this type of talker, Archduke Cedric doesn't even care about birds. They just yell and scream. When they really get the chance, each one of them can run faster than a rabbit.

There are also those who take the initiative to show their goodwill to Broken Mouth Blood Castle, sending food and troops, hoping that they can hold on to Broken Vein's defense line and prevent the Theodin Empire's army from breaking through and entering their territory to burn, kill and loot.

This kind of person is a typical last-ditch person. When Archduke Cedric asked them to recruit troops and donations, most of them were reluctant. At this time, Archduke Cedric couldn't give them a good look. He would accept all the things that came to them for free.

Next, as for the promise, there is not even a word.

Because it makes no difference whether they promise or not, they will stick to the broken line of defense.

When the broken line of defense can no longer be defended, no matter how much they promise, they will not have the energy to take care of anything else.

There are also those who take the opportunity to plunder and exploit the few wealth of the people in the territory, which is nominally to recruit troops, build fortifications, and to prevent unexpected events. As for what the looted wealth is actually used for, no one knows.

This kind of people are basically seeking death. There is no need for the Theodin Empire to fight them. Most of them will die violently. Anyone who is oppressed will explode, especially in a chaotic situation.

There are also those who pack up their family's valuable property, leave the people who are loyal to them, and take their families to the royal capital or to seek refuge further south.

Even if such a person survives the war safely, his family will most likely inevitably decline.

They don't care about the people at critical moments, so why do they still expect the people to follow them wholeheartedly?

In addition to these messy conditions, there are also people who have made a difference. At this critical moment, they abandoned their homes and careers, took their armor and food, and spontaneously headed north, preparing to defend their beloved homeland.

These people are not necessarily lords and nobles, some even come from the bottom, especially mercenaries from the newly emerged industries last year.

Most of them come from Broken Mouth Blood Castle and have deeper feelings for the people and land here. After hearing that this place is in danger, they will instinctively run here.

Moreover, the industry they are currently engaged in is closely related to the Broken Mouth Blood Fortress. If this place falls, it will directly affect their future vitality.

Don't think that being a mercenary in the Byron Alliance has nothing to do with the Blood Castle.

The Broken Blood Knight of the Broken Mouth Blood Castle is the big tree leaning against their backs.

As long as this big tree is there, no matter where they go, they only need to state their names and people will be polite to them.

Once this big tree falls, no matter how powerful they are, they will not be able to withstand the numerous bandits everywhere, and their mercenary business will be much more difficult.

They still understand this truth.

Led by the Valesta Chamber of Commerce, more conscientious businessmen also continuously transported various supplies. Last year, they made a lot of money from the Broken Blood Castle, and now it is time for them to pay back.

The relationships established now are far stronger than usual.

No matter how strong the momentum of the orcs in the Theodin Empire is, they are just clouds floating in the sky, and they will flow over as they come. The Broken Vein Defense Line and the Broken Mouth Blood Fortress are truly rooted here.

As long as the Theodin Empire does not completely wipe out the Byron Alliance, even if the broken line of defense is destroyed, it will still be rebuilt, and there is hope that their border trade will continue.

What's more, the Broken Vein Defense Line is not so impervious. They know very well how much arms the financially wealthy Broken Mouth Blood Castle ordered from the Yongye Army last year.

Because there were a lot of munitions, it was inconvenient for the Yongye Army leaders to transport them, so they had to transport them on their behalf.
Chapter completed!