Originally a medieval domain, it should have been manorial, but now most of the domains have actually become town-like - stone walls surround the fields, protecting everything inside.

  This was the only choice for coping with war, and later on, due to the large number of desolate lands and the increase in beasts, the town also had the function of defending against beasts.

  The tenant's house, of course, is a combination of mud walls and roof, and the town also conducts some small-scale trade, most of which are bartering, followed by small-scale transactions between territories - especially salt and iron.

  But just then, the horseshoes shattered the silence!

  A very shabby little shop that mainly sells goods and also sells the cheapest beer, which can also be considered a bar.

  Casey sat inside, quietly drinking his wine. He was a sturdy man with a thick and short neck, extremely robust body, a free man whose main livelihood was hunting outside. He could wield a huge iron axe, with great strength and hunting experience, so he often had a harvest. After selling the game, he would often come here to drink a cup.

  In fact, this hotel has only a handful of regular customers like him.

  "Another round, Bonnie. What's with the long face? Something wrong?" Casey asked, pouring a full cup of wine.

  "The war that happens once every ten years is starting again, the lord will collect heavy taxes. Alas, all my savings of over a year are gone! I was thinking of saving up for more flour!" Boni is the owner of this shop, inheriting his father's property, and is only in his early twenties.

  Hearing this, Casey suddenly fell silent, took a big gulp, and then heavily slapped the table, saying: "No way, once every ten years war ah, everyone has to make an effort, if let those dark madmen break into the town, you know what will happen!"

  "But if you really don't want to pay taxes, why not just go live abroad and become a vagrant?"

  In the war, villages were often destroyed, some people were killed, some were taken in by other lords, and others survived on their own in the wilderness. Of course, surviving in the wilderness was much more difficult than in a town.

  "I'm not as capable as you to survive in the wilderness, but with a war every ten years, it's really suffocating us. However, if someone can defeat the Dark Earl, I'd be willing to stake everything!"

  "Nonsense, if I could defeat the Dark Earl, I'd join his army for free right now. But after all these years, no one has been able to do it." Casey downed a mouthful and set the cup on the table with a thud.

  Just then, a loud "boom" was heard from outside, followed by an extremely turbulent voice, and then countless people rushed to run.

  "What are they doing?" The people in the store looked at each other in dismay.

  "Good news, good news! Hannit Knights killed two Dark Knights and eliminated three hundred Dark soldiers. Do you know how many troops he brought? Only two hundred! And the great wizard Isado Harg has joined his team, saying that he is our savior!" A man rushed in from outside, shouting loudly.

  As soon as this was said, the whole bar immediately fell silent, and after a brief few seconds, there was another burst of discussion.

  Cassie took a slight breath and stepped forward, asking: "Where did you get this information?"

  "It's true, it's true! The messengers have already delivered the message to all corners and even invited the local lords to discuss how to counterattack against the Dark Earl!" The man said with joy, his voice trembling.

  Just then, a bell rang out within the domain. This was only rung in times of great importance, and it added decisive weight to the news.

  Casey silently ordered another cup, then downed it in one gulp, tossed a silver coin on the counter and stood up to leave.

  "Casey, you have plenty of money!"

  "No more, I'm going to take a look, is there really a savior? If so, I'll go and be his soldier!" Casey said in a loud voice.

  But just after a few steps, there were footsteps behind: "Wait!"

  "What's wrong, Bonnie?"

  "I want to go too!"

  "Are you crazy? Can you wield a sword or an axe? What are you going to do?"

  "I can count, I can read, I can bring out all my grain and salt, and wine too, and I have a good idea!"

  "Hmm, what's wrong?"

  "You're going like this now? What's the use? Aren't you in contact with the refugees? If you lead a team to surrender to the Savior, you'll be even more valued!" Bonnie said breathlessly.

  "Ah, Bonnie, that's a good idea. I can gather twenty of them and we'll go together to seek refuge with the Savior!" Kasey burst out laughing, her mouth wide open.

  Refugees living in the wilderness have considerable combat skills, and once gathered together they become good soldiers.

  The news spread like wildfire, and just as the town did, wherever it went, desperate crowds erupted like they had seen a glimmer of hope in the darkness. Many strong free men immediately took up arms and rushed to their destination, while scattered refugees also rushed towards Lykoke's territory.

  And at this time, Hannelore, who had already been regarded as a savior by many people, arrived in the town of Elly Lecocq.

  "Hero! Hero! Hero!" Wherever the cavalry went, the townspeople came to welcome them, each one radiating light and shouting in joy.

  Tenants, merchants, soldiers, and even a few pastors came out to greet him. The whole family came out, regardless of whether they were old or young, men or women, all cheering for him. Fang Xin was the first to lead the way, wearing a knight's uniform, looking particularly majestic.

  The soldiers behind him also stood upright, sharing the glory.

  When they arrived at Elly's residence, they were even more surprised. The entire venue had already been cleaned up. When the cavalry team arrived, Elly Likk even personally welcomed them. She wore a magnificent long dress that trailed to the ground, but her chest was open very wide, revealing half of her snow-white breasts. Her tightly bound waist accentuated her slender and beautiful body curves.

  Behind her, each servant was dressed in new clothes, and the steward wore a black suit, with a solemn expression on his face.

  Fang Xin dismounted and made a half-kneeling bow: "Hannit Edding has returned victorious, may you be delighted!"

  "Hannett Edin, rise! Your victory has brought glory. I hereby, in the presence of all these people, divide my family crest into two parts. From this day forward, you are Hannett Edin Lycork, hereditary knight!"

  One question and one answer, simple yet solemn, followed by thunderous applause.

  Then Fang Xing stood up and stood side by side with Elly, waving to the crowd with a calm and composed expression, without any fear, as if everything was under control.

  This carefree and natural demeanor made Ellie's eyes shine brightly, also causing the several young ladies behind her to let out a cry of surprise.

  Fang Xin noticed and asked in a low voice: "What are these?"

  "The young ladies from our household and the neighboring small families have all put on new clothes today, specially to celebrate you. In a few more days, all the noble ladies and madams of suitable age from the surrounding territories will come too!" Elly said with a light fan covering her small mouth, speaking in a reserved and low tone.

  These young ladies were at most only pretty, but they all wore new clothes, and like Ellie, they wore low-cut dresses that exposed their snow-white full breasts. Even when they looked over, there was a naked provocation and expectation in their eyes, which occasionally turned to his body.

  Fang Xindong suddenly understood that this was the lord's reward for him, and also his baptism into the noble circle - a thorough feast!