Awaiting Master Lynn’s orders.
Time slowly passed by.
Night grew deeper.
Although it’s late August in the Karedi Empire, there’s still some dew and chill in these mountains.
Rose was just about to advise Lynn when a low voice reached his ears.
"They’re here!"
Rose followed Red’s gaze.
Indeed.
At the end of the black night, there was a faint glimmer of light.
If not for the reminder, Rose would never have noticed!
Moreover, the faint glimmers of light were increasing, becoming more pronounced.
Rose’s expression immediately turned serious.
A visit in the dead of night, naturally not by merchants!
However.
What intrigued Rose was how Master Lynn, far away in the territorial village, knew there would be an enemy attack tonight?
Watching the torches draw closer, the soldiers on the walls responsible for guarding and patrolling began to breathe quickly.
If a battle ensues, this would be their first fight since joining Master Lynn’s territory as soldiers!
Looking at the lights, there was a hint of sternness on Lynn’s face.
Just then.
A text panel suddenly appeared before him.
[Task: Eliminate the Iron Blood Brotherhood]
[Reward: Based on completion]
Lynn raised an eyebrow.
No specific requirements, no time limit.
With a glance, Lynn closed it.
If completing this so-called task meant reducing the number of soldiers he had painstakingly gathered.
Lynn would rather not. ree
Earlier, to establish his authority, he executed several villagers as an example.
But, that was to ensure the other villagers better followed orders.
In this world, populace equals labor, and a large labor force is essential for rapid development.
Watching the torches about two or three miles from the walls.
Rose calmly asked, "Master, how should we respond?"
Based on his observations of the lights.
Assuming one torch per person, the approaching enemies might number around two hundred.
Not a large force.
If it were in a previous role, he would have led the 6th Cavalry Brigade to meet them before they got close.
But not now.
No qualified cavalry, no suitable warhorses.
Lynn calmly said, "Watch and wait."
Why did he choose to invest so much time, manpower, and resources to build this wall?
For this very moment!
In the absence of absolute strength, the height and fortitude of the walls would keep the enemy at bay.
Even with a wall, charging with soldiers would render it meaningless.
Hearing Lynn’s words, Rose bowed slightly, "Yes, Master."
This was the best decision!
For, the newly recruited soldiers under him weren’t ready yet.
Rushing into battle recklessly would only lead to death.
...
Beneath the night sky.
Torch after torch, coated with animal grease, burned slowly, illuminating the surrounding darkness.