Chapter 82

After all, who would be so bored as to attack them?

The surrounding territories belong to other nobles. They often have meals together and parties to strengthen their bonds. War? What's that? They've never even seen it!

But Ryan didn't think so. He said that they didn't need it before because the empire was stable, but things were different now. Times had changed, my lord.

With eighty cannons guarding the area, Ryan felt much more at ease and could finally get a good night's sleep.

However, before he could even settle down, news arrived from the border that the army of the Kainter Kingdom had returned and was marching towards Berman City once again!

"Damn it, is this ever going to end? You're always picking on the weak, aren't you?!"

Ryan was about to curse.

"They're after me." Caslathdi now understood the situation. Kainter had come once before, heading straight for Berman City, clearly intending to kill her, the Princess.

With Magana in trouble and the Empire in turmoil, this is the perfect opportunity for Kainter to make a comeback.

"I think I should probably go back to the Imperial Capital," she sighed softly.

She had thought that cooperating with Magana would stabilize the situation, but unexpected changes occurred one after another. Now, given her current situation, she is unable to stay in the three Southern Territory cities to seek development, so she might as well go back to the Imperial Capital to see how things are going.

"No, Your Highness, you can't go back now." Ryan shook his head decisively. "Don't forget that army hasn't shown up yet. I thought that even if something happened, it would be them who would do it. I didn't expect the damned Kainter to come. I guess those people are still lying in wait, just waiting for you to leave Berman City."

Caslathdi smiled wryly, "It really is like walking on thin ice."

"It's okay, we can get to the other side."

"The other side?"

"I mean, we can get through this." Ryan was brimming with fighting spirit. "Come on, fight! The Fourth Scourge Legion isn't afraid of you!" He turned to the soldier delivering the message, "By the way, how many Kainter's troops are there?"

"Reporting to the mayor, there are... 20,000 people."

"Huh? Young Master Duo???"

Twenty thousand?

Ryan couldn't help but curse.

"So many have come... It seems Kainter wants to take advantage of the chaos in the Western Territory to invade the Empire." Caslathdi pondered. "The problem now is that we don't have enough troops to fight back. Even if we bring all the troops from Nade City, it won't be enough."

"Well... not exactly." Ryan stroked his chin. "Your Highness, I have a suggestion. Why don't you borrow troops from the surrounding lords?"

"The surrounding lords? Which one would be willing?"

"Give it a try. I know a lord who should agree."

"Oh? Who?"

"Viscount Vainay of Kels City."

First update 6.5k, continuing with 10k1 today, let's go! Please support me!!

Breaking news! The lockdown will be lifted in a couple of days!