I Think Highly of You

However.

This isn't over yet.

After several minutes of cheers, William announced a series of benefits, such as allowing the families of the fallen to receive three Gold Coin at the Treasury Hall, and allowing the elderly to exchange them for easy jobs, such as tending to the flowers and trees along the streets or sweeping the streets.

When it's time for them to retire, Dawn City will also be responsible for their retirement.

Wounded Warrior will also be rewarded.

And the same was true for those Warrior who were never wounded.

The ceremony lasted until evening.

William then hosted a grand banquet, where all the Warrior ' relatives and friends were welcome to eat, drink, and feast.

Rewarding the troops is not just a casual remark.

He spent as much as 5,000 Gold Coin Gold Coin that day, but fortunately, he didn't lose out; in fact, he made even more money. Especially since he had recently made so many Gold Coin from the Steel Duchy, his treasury now held a whopping 150,000 Gold Coin, enough for him to indulge himself.

But don't just look at his energy expenditure this time.

Whenever William led his troops into battle, regardless of victory or defeat, he would use money to motivate the Warrior spirit and bravery.

What do the people of the Legendary Continent live for?

Or, to put it another way, what is the purpose of life for people in any world?

It can be said that the vast majority of people cannot escape the pursuit of fame and fortune.

Glory is fame.

Money equals profit.

William doesn't need any other psychological counseling; as long as he thoroughly understands these two words, he can comfortably sit on the throne of lord.

In conclusion

William used this opportunity to spend lavishly on money, and at the same time, to win over a large number of people.

The spies from both countries inside the city, witnessing this scene, were surprisingly filled with longing...

Because the benefits in Dawn City are simply too good to be true...

Some spies even considered defecting.

However, William was unaware of these matters, and even if he had, he wouldn't have cared much.

The Moon Tree, with its leaves covered in fluorescence, shines like a beacon at night. Every evening, some idle Elf who don't want to sleep gather to chat and drink.

Annie stood in her Sky Garden, dressed in a pure white princess dress, her bare feet treading on the grass. She leaned against a pillar of the Pavilion, gazing at the brightly lit Central Square.

The banquet there was still going on, and William hadn't left. Instead, he was in high spirits, competing with his men in drinking.

Even on the streets outside the Central Square, many Commoners brought tables, set out food and wine, and joined in the fun.

"Your Glory will endure forever..." Annie murmured to herself, then turned to the Old Bander Spatial Grand Mage beside her. "Bander, have you ever seen someone like this? Was my father like this when he was young?"

Old Bander looked at Annie with pity, then shook his head. "I wasn't even born when your father was young, but he was probably the first person on the Legendary Continent to do what he did."

"Why is it the first one?" Annie asked curiously. Isn't it simple to write down the names of fallen soldiers?

Old Bander didn't say it aloud, but he was filled with emotion. It wasn't that no one remembered the names of the fallen soldiers, but even if they did, what difference would it make?

Sooner or later, they will be forgotten as the books decay.

Moreover, most emperors, King, and lords wouldn't care about a few dead soldiers; those high-ranking powerful figures would hardly pay attention to the ants beneath their feet.

To those at the top of the pyramid, ordinary Warrior are merely tools in their hands, to be discarded at any time.

Do I really have to remember the name of every single tool?

Only a few heroes deserve to be remembered.

Old Bander never thought highly of William.

Of course, this is related to the Half-Elf bloodline.

This is also related to William's inability to become a legitimate member of the Blackleaf Royal Family.

But he was merely a court mage. After receiving the decree and understanding that he was to leave with Princess Annie, he knew that from now on, his loyalty would belong to Annie.

He wanted to find an excellent partner for Annie.

Unfortunately, most of the Black Leaf Elven Clan princes with any abilities are hundreds of years old and already married...

As for the unmarried ones, not only does Annie find them annoying, but he finds them annoying too.

William Black Leaf's continued appearances, ironically, attracted his attention.

Old Bander didn't refuse Annie to move here because he wanted to see what this resident of Dawn City could achieve.

But he never expected that this junior, who was only sixteen years old, was not only resourceful and cunning, but also possessed outstanding bravery and fighting prowess.

William is not lacking in ambition, as can be seen from the development of Dawn City.

He is not lacking in kindness, as can be seen from the fact that the lives of Commoners are getting better and better.

He was also patient. Dawn City's development seemed to be making great strides, but the city's foundation was really solid, as evidenced by the people's hearts and the loyalty of his subordinates.

Moreover, he was also very cunning, and with just a few tricks, he could make the Dawn Legion swear their loyalty to him to the death.

"If he hadn't perished prematurely, he might have become Your Highness Annie's future partner. He could even have used Princess Annie's status to make her a member of the Black Leaf Elf royal family again, and even have some say during the transition between the old and new Elven King."

Old Bander thought far ahead, and he couldn't help but think too much.

Because of the Moonlight Elf King...

Today, I have returned to the embrace of the World Tree...

This is also why Annie was not present.

But Annie didn't return to the tense Moonlight Forest, because Old Bander didn't give her a chance to open the Spatial Gate.

Old Bander found it hard to understand why the great king would pass the throne to the First Prince. Didn't he know what the First Prince was awakening to?

Darkness!

He cultivates Dark Battle Aura and Dark Magic!

not to mention.

Has he forgotten that the First Prince once Sacrifice some living beings to the Demon in the Demon Cavern?

Does he really believe that after more than a decade of silence, the First Prince will not fall into darkness and will return to the light?

Old Bander felt a bitter smile. He knew that the Elven King insisted on passing the throne to the First Prince because of the Queen, but doing so was too dangerous.

Moreover, with the fall of the Elven King, Annie will lose her greatest support from now on.

Although her status and position still do not allow others to underestimate her, the Moonlight Elven Clan will not tolerate any other being daring to harm the Moonlight Elf Little Princess.

But Annie will gradually become marginalized in Moonlight Forest...

A married daughter is like water spilled from a cup; even the Elves of the Legendary Continent understand this principle.

"Your Princess, please rest early. I'll take my leave now!" Old Bander, seeing that Annie hadn't shed a tear, said no more and prepared to leave.

Annie suddenly said, "This Dawn City is excellent. I also have high hopes for William. Apart from his personal guards, order all the Elf in Moonlight Town to choose whether to join the army and whether to fight for their lord!"

Old Bander turned to look at Annie, paused for a few seconds, and nodded. "Alright, I'll announce it tomorrow, but wouldn't it be too easy to grant that William's wish so quickly?"

"It's nothing. I just want to see how far this little man will go." Princess Annie was never alone.

If she gave the order, most of her mother's clan would follow her.

Annie wasn't unaware of how dangerous her half-brother was.

But she didn't want her mother's people to cross most of the Legendary Continent to regain their footing here.

Arranged marriages are possible.

If hundreds of thousands of Moonlight Elf really come...

What does the Black Leaf Elf think?

Are they trying to take over territory?

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