Eight days later, on the eighteenth day of Sollier City's siege, Ilus decided to send adventurers out of the city for a nighttime raid to test the enemy army's alertness.
That morning, dark clouds filled the sky as more than two thousand adventurers and mercenaries gathered on the military camp's parade ground.
Grev, deputy commander of the Tenth Legion, climbed onto the raised platform. Looking at the noisy scene below, he frowned deeply and gestured to the officers.
"Silence."
The clatter of weapons made the adventurers cease their loud conversations.
Grev clasped his hands behind his back and said, "The Army of Other Gods has besieged us for more than half a month, yet under Marquis Ilus's leadership, Sollier City remains impregnable."
"Three days from now, some of you will leave the city and launch a surprise attack on the Army of Other Gods."
"One enemy head earns five Gold Coins."
"Anyone who kills a hundred enemies will be granted the title of lesser Baron."
"Anyone who captures a mid-ranking enemy officer will be granted..."
Thousands of adventurers and mercenaries stared at Grev on the platform, their eyes gleaming. They could hardly wait to leave the city, reap the enemy's lives, obtain the noble title of their dreams, become lofty nobles, and have their family names passed down forever.
"This afternoon, any warriors wishing to participate may register on the west side of the camp."
After saying that, Grev left with his personal guards to inspect the city defenses.
On the parade ground, large numbers of adventurers gathered together, talking loudly and boasting about their past achievements.
In a corner, a black-haired youth and a silver-haired girl leaned against a wooden fence. While most of the adventurers had fallen into a frenzy, their hearts remained calm as still water.
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