The Spencer Family (II)

In this era, a major general was already a rank equivalent to a corps commander. On the Ice and Snow Wilderness, perhaps other tribes had not implemented a military rank system, but in Eskil City, the Spencer Family—who maintained frequent contact with the outside world and even regarded themselves as the representatives of advancement and civilization among the Slavic tribes—had long since aligned themselves with the many nations of the continent.

The man named Uri whom Di Lin had questioned was in his fifties. He was the younger brother of Di Lin, head of the Spencer Family. To many people who had advanced beyond level ten, this age was like an ordinary person being in his twenties—the golden years of life had only truly begun.

Uri Spencer was such a man. His carefully maintained skin was smooth and fair, with barely any wrinkles; his hair was meticulously groomed, black and glossy. From head to toe, he exuded the air of a man accustomed to luxury. The dark blue military uniform he wore, representing the highest military rank in Eskil City, lent him an imposing majesty. Ever since reaching adulthood, Uri Spencer had been one of Eskil City's handsome men, and tales of his romantic exploits were spread throughout the city.

Upon hearing the family head's question, everyone in the council chamber turned their eyes toward Uri. Faced with this man, the most powerful figure in the Spencer Family aside from Di Lin, many gazes unconsciously revealed a hint of ingratiation.

Di Lin's question made Uri ponder seriously for nearly half a minute before he slowly opened his mouth.

"If we fight the Icefield Giant Bear Tribe's army of one hundred thousand to the death, the final result will be the same..." As Uri's words fell, many of those looking at