A Peace-Loving Man!

The more he thought about it, the more excited Nalant became. He decided that next, he would work even harder at conquering territory deep within Marquis Lisen's domain.

The purpose was simple. First, as originally planned, he wanted to force the Northern Principality to send reinforcements back, easing the pressure on the Onyx Principality's army.

Although Nalant still did not know the condition of the Onyx Principality's army, there was no need to think too hard about it—it was surely in a miserable state.

As long as they had not been completely wiped out, they were definitely still being chased down and beaten by the Northern Principality's army.

Second, there was the loot.

Although the Northern Principality's minor nobles were somewhat poor, with much of their wealth consisting of grain and livestock, a baron's castle could still bring him loot worth at least two hundred gold coins. That did not even include the ransom he could later demand in exchange for captured noble heirs.

So long as he worked hard enough and captured enough castles, it would be an extremely considerable income.

It would definitely leave him earning until his bowls overflowed and his pots brimmed.

"Move out!" Early the next morning, after enjoying a fine breakfast in the castle, Nalant arrived at the front courtyard.

With a single command, he led the convoy of several dozen carriages farther north.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was noon again.

By then, they had finally reached their next target territory.

This was likewise a barony, belonging to a man named Baron Kinder.

When the convoy arrived outside the small town of the barony, they found it completely deserted. Other than the wreckage strewn across the streets, not a single person was in sight.

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