"The monsters from the lake have come ashore!"
Looking down from the mountain, lights gradually lit up in the lakeside town, as though it were slowly waking up.
The monsters in the lake often came ashore to feed. The townsfolk could not exactly be called terrified, but every time, they still lived in fear.
Although this territory had once had a "Great Lord" and a "Second Lord," they only knew how to collect taxes and did not care whether the townsfolk lived or died.
On the contrary, they would even amuse themselves on the mountain, where the monsters would not go, by watching the townsfolk get chased down and devoured.
And if the monsters were not driven away by force, they would keep wandering through the town.
Thus, the townsfolk could only seek help from the knight lords. Only after gathering enough valuables would the knight lords bring their retainers to drive the monsters away.
But things were different now. The moment Hobart heard the gong, he immediately summoned Philip, Conrad, and Shier to the Study. "Shier! Immediately have the townsfolk take refuge near the Lord's Manor.
"Philip, lead the male servants in guiding them over and preparing space for shelter. Conrad, lead your subordinates in maintaining order!
"Once the elderly, children, and women have evacuated up the mountain, organize the able-bodied young men to try and encircle and kill the monsters!"
While Hobart assigned tasks, Fors was also awakened by the commotion and came to the Study. Seeing Hobart putting on his cloak as he spoke, she stepped forward to straighten it for him. "Be careful!"
Hobart nodded and said to Philip and the others, "Go quickly!"
Philip was still somewhat worried. "Lord..."
But Shier, who had seen how formidable Hobart was, smiled. "Don't worry. Even if the monsters