System: Build My Own Territory

Gol violated the mercenary contract, which naturally made Ludovico furious, but not surprised!

Because.

Before the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps entered Kakasong City.

Ludovico had already prepared for Gol to break the contract!

You should know.

Once, Gol and the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps were notorious in Kakasong City for their betrayal of their master.

What surprised Ludovico was Megan’s betrayal!

But soon, Ludovico came to terms with it.

His relationship with Megan is very complex!

They can cooperate and trust each other, or betray each other!

Because.

Both he and Megan are driven by interests.

To maximize benefits, they can pay any price.

Just like Ludovico himself.

Knowing full well that Gol was highly likely to betray the mercenary contract.

But Ludovico still had to hire the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps.

Because.

Even if he didn’t hire the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps.

As Bishop Semo recruited more believer soldiers, and their military power grew even stronger.

All these Free Nobles attempting to resist would inevitably face liquidation!

Ludovico could capitalize on his complex relationship with Megan, Megan’s sibling relationship with Gol…

Taking chances, seizing a slim opportunity!

But clearly.

Due to Megan’s ambition, Ludovico’s last hope with the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps was shattered!

The situation in Kakasong City became even more intricately complex!

The Church Church, Bishop Semo, Captain Samuel, tens of thousands of believers.

The Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps, Gol, Megan.

And the Free Nobles he belonged to…

Whether it’s the Church or the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps, their military power far surpasses the Free Noble faction he is part of.

Even.

Other Free Nobles understood the current situation.

For family legacy, for bloodline continuation.

They would not hesitate to abandon him and join Megan and the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps’ faction.

Until that time, he would lose everything!

Which means.

Kakasong City would eventually fall into either the Church Semo’s hands or Megan and Gol’s Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps’ hands!

If the final result is so.

Then what does everything he did before amount to?

The surging anger grew even stronger within Ludovico.

Ludovico gripped the reins tightly, increasingly forceful, his knuckles turning blue-white, veins bulging.

Suddenly.

A bold idea appeared in Ludovico’s mind.

If he wants to change the intricate situation in Kakasong City!

There is only one way!

A stronger and more powerful military force must enter Kakasong City.

To destroy the powers of the Church, the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps, even the Free Nobles, wealthy merchants, and workshop masters in the city!

Even the Towns Clan must swear allegiance, paying a great price…

Only then.

Would the Towns Clan have a chance of survival.

Thinking to this point.

Ludovico steeled his heart, said nothing, pulled the reins, changing the direction of his horse.

With Ludovico’s legs clamping the horse’s sides, making the sound of riding.

The horse, pained, galloped toward the street ahead.

Harry, who had been following Ludovico, saw this and called out in confusion.

“Sir?”

However.

Ludovico was already riding far away.

Harry did not hesitate, summoned several guards, and hurriedly led them in pursuit.

A group of nine quickly advanced through the streets of Kakasong City.

The cavalry troop passed through streets, turned past buildings.

At the forefront of the troop, Ludovico glanced at Fisherman’s Wharf.

The boats moored at the dock’s edge swayed on the river under the night wind.

The sound of boats colliding and swaying, the river impacting the riverbank, reverberated…

In this late night, it seemed exceptionally noticeable.

Perhaps because it was deep night.

Or perhaps because the Furious Giant Bear Mercenary Corps had invaded the city.

At Fisherman’s Wharf at this moment, no traveling merchants or porters could be seen.

Even the Riverside Rest Tavern, which often operated late into the night, had its doors tightly shut.

If it weren’t for the faint oil lamp glow from the tavern’s upper floors.

The whole Fisherman’s Wharf would show no signs of life.

Giddy-up! Giddy-up!

Ludovico’s mouth issued a series of urging commands, driving the horse beneath him galloping towards the Riverside Rest Tavern.

Behind him, Harry and several guards followed closely.

Amidst a series of ‘Whoa’ sounds, Ludovico pulled the reins in his hands.

The pained horse let out a series of piercing screams, gradually coming to a halt.

Without a moment’s hesitation, Ludovico dismounted and strode towards the Riverside Rest Tavern.

Standing at the tavern entrance, Ludovico raised his right hand, and fiercely slammed the double wooden doors.

Knock knock~ knock knock~

The urgent sound of knocking echoed through the silent wharf.

Harry, who had leaped from his horse, quickly approached Ludovico and asked in confusion.

“Sir Ludovico, what’s… what’s happened to you?”

Though he heard Harry’s words, Ludovico paid no attention to them.

Listening and sensing the serene silence from behind the tavern’s wooden doors.

Ludovico continued to pound on the door, shouting loudly.

“Hunter, open the door quickly! This Sir knows you’re in there!”

However.

There was still no sound from within the tavern.

Frowning, Ludovico spoke in a deep voice.

“If you don’t open the door, I’ll burn down your tavern.”

As soon as Ludovico’s words fell, hurried footsteps resounded behind the tavern’s double wooden doors.

Drawing near from afar, heading towards the wooden doors.

Along with it came Hunter’s somewhat weak response.

“Who is it? Who is it?”

“It’s so late, the tavern is closed!”

Ludovico didn’t reply, standing at the door waiting.

With a sound of the latch being pulled open, the tightly shut door was opened.

Under the dim glow of oil lamps within the tavern.

Hunter, with a face full of fatigue, yawning, came into Ludovico’s view.

Recognizing Ludovico immediately, and spotting the guards behind him.

Hunter quickly straightened up, speaking respectfully.

“Sir Ludovico?”

“Sorry, Sir Ludovico, I didn’t know it was you who came.”

“But, but… the tavern is already closed…”

Ludovico directly ignored Hunter’s words, strode inside the tavern.

He came to a nearby wooden bench and plopped down.

Hands resting on his knees, he stared directly at Hunter, speaking without any concealment.

“This Sir needs you to immediately go to Lord Lynn’s territory.”

“Inform… request him to immediately send troops to Kakasong City, to suppress all forces within Kakasong City!”

Hunter’s face instantly froze, hesitantly spoke.

“Sir Ludovico… Hunter doesn’t know what you’re talking about…”

Still staring directly at Hunter, Ludovico spoke in a deep voice.

“Hunter, there’s no need to hide anything in front of this Sir, is there?”

“This Sir personally visited Lord Lynn’s territory.”

“The Lexus Gin in your tavern is precisely produced from his territory’s brewing workshops!”

“In the entire Kakasong City, even in the entire Marquisate, only you are selling it…”

Listening to Ludovico’s confirmation.

Hunter’s face of fatigue and confusion gradually dispersed.

Replaced by a gentle smile and admiration.

Hunter bowed slightly, speaking respectfully.

“Sir Ludovico truly has insight, I hope you’ll be forgiving.”

“You also know, Kakasong City’s situation is getting more complicated, old Hunter is just trying to…”

Before Hunter could finish, Ludovico interrupted his speech directly.

“No need for unnecessary words.”

“This Sir needs you to immediately head to Morgan Town!”

Hunter’s face showed slight hesitation, he spoke.

“Sir Ludovico… old Hunter is just a businessman collaborating with Lord Master Lynn…”