Time flew by. Han Shuo enjoyed the bliss of having several women, giving his desires free rein. His Demonic Cultivation Art no longer showed any signs of going berserk; instead, it grew more profound by the day.
Apart from King Lawrence and a few members of Dark Curtain, ordinary people knew nothing of Han Shuo's return to Osen City. Thus, during the days he spent enjoying himself with the three women in his mansion, no influential nobles came to bother him in a deliberate attempt to cultivate his acquaintance.
Happy times were short-lived after all. When Emily came again and told Han Shuo that Lawrence had finished preparing to attack the Seven Grand Duchies, Han Shuo had to leave Osen City once more.
Fortunately, the spatial magic array connecting Osen City and Brettel City had now been completed. All three women held distinguished positions, and each could easily use the Teleportation Array to travel back and forth for visits, so Han Shuo's departure did not cause them any great sadness.
After speaking with Lawrence and Candida, Han Shuo left Osen City and returned to Brettel City.
As soon as he reached Brettel City, Han Shuo learned from Dokes and the others that all preparations were complete. Once reinforcements from the empire arrived, they could march straight toward the Seven Grand Duchies.
Leading troops into battle was not Han Shuo's strength, so he handed full military command to Dokes to plan and direct their operations. Over the years, Dokes had amply demonstrated his talent for command on the stage Brettel City provided, and all its soldiers willingly accepted his leadership.
"Senior brother!" Upon his return to the City Lord's Mansion, Bolands bowed respectfully at the entrance.
"Oh! What are you doing here?" Surprised to see Bolands, Han Shuo gave a soft