I entered the game in advance and found that I was invincible

You have to come with me for a while.

Now that a traitor in his circle had been found, it was time to speak to the Count face to face.

After knocking the man out and putting him on the back seat, Long Xiangtian turned his head.

Earl Huntington was very angry when he learned that the nobles were going to rebel.It has been a year since Crown Prince John took the throne.

He had known for a long time that after the death of King Frey, the power struggle intensified, but he didn't expect that their goal was the throne.

I was wrong, I was wrong, Mr. Andrew.

Huntington looked out the window and sighed.

He is a talented swordsman, but he betrayed his master and even conspired against him.

He believed in the wrong person.

I will capture him myself and bring him here.

Long Xiangtian, who was staring at the map of Ionia, mentioned it.

Less skilled fighters may fail, so be sure.

I will be grateful to you.There are not many people who can beat Mr. Andrew in battle.

If it was a fair one-on-one duel, even Gilbert, the commander of the knight order, might not necessarily be able to win.

If Long Xiangtian didn't take action against him, things might become more complicated.

I accept rewards in gold coins.

It takes gold coins to send them all the way to Blue Indium, and all the preparations have been done.

He didn't even need to send a letter, because he still has people in Landium.They only need to exchange information through the unified ring.

It surprises me that you care so much about these children with no future.

Earl Huntington began to have a higher evaluation of Long Xiangtian.

Mikalovic's disappearance was easily solved, despite his outward appearance of integrity.

He was going to give him the rank of high knight, but the timing was wrong.

For the peace of the Rhine Kingdom.

Long Xiangtian couldn't ignore the plight of these poor girls, because this was the kingdom he was about to rule.

The aborigines of Ace will age at the same rate as humans on Earth until they are 20 years old.After that, they age very slowly, meaning they can continue to work in their respective industries for a long time.

In other words, these girls represent a valuable human asset.

I need to create a place where everyone can thrive.

Even if he cannot abolish the current class system, the looting and burning of villages must stop.

Failure to keep the people safe will weaken the kingdom in the long run.

There is no doubt that John is feeling very strenuous right now.

He was still too young to be a king.Even if he survived, he would not be considered a wise king.Unlike Frey, who is called the king, his personality is not very good.

In the past, his failure to eradicate the rebellion of the nobles was directly related to his lack of human sympathy as a king.It would be best if he was poisoned to death by Count Ludwig.

I don't know if King John was still aware of this treachery.He must call soldiers immediately and kill these traitors.If you want to send a secret letter to the king, you must be a reliable person who is familiar with the politics of the capital.

It was futile anyway, but Long Xiangtian didn't want to burst the Earl's bubble.

If he feels guilty and sinks into depression, he's in trouble.All he has to do now is to go all out to protect Ionia's grain harvest.

I need to find a way before the whole kingdom becomes one giant battlefield.

On the Earl of Huntington's side, he hoped that other nobles would be hurt because of greed.

Long Xiangtian set off, leaving the nervous Earl behind.

They would meet near the water mill, he said.

He had just learned that Andrew would meet the smuggler there.

Wheat is the main agricultural product of the Rhine Kingdom, so there are many water mills along the river to grind it into flour.

After entrusting the smuggler's guards to Zheng Shangxun, Long Xiangtian went to the outskirts of the earl's territory.

One on one duel.

On the continent of Ace, there are many self-taught people.

Even if his strength is already quite strong, he must not underestimate others.

Not long after, I met a man who was relaxing by the river.Long Xiangtian walked up to him and pulled out Grandia.

Are you Andrew?

Yes, that's right.

Andrew smiled and looked back at Long Xiangtian.He thought the red-haired youth standing in front of him was the smuggler he was going to meet.

I challenge you to a duel.

Since I didn't see you throw your armor, I'm guessing you're not a knight.It seems that you are not the person I am waiting to see.

Knightly etiquette required throwing one's own gauntlet when challenging another to a duel.If the other party takes it, it means that they have accepted the challenge.

Andrew was annoyed at the lack of protocol, but on the other hand he kept hoping that the secret meeting would go well.

Are you afraid to face me?
Not scared at all.If it was Gilbert, I might be a little apprehensive, but I'm not at all afraid of some unknown people like you.

Andrew replied, and he drew the scabbard of his long sword.

His face contorted into an unhappy expression.

When someone else showed up at their secret meeting place, it meant something was wrong.

Chances are the smuggler has already been caught.

They left a lot of legacy, so it's no surprise that they were discovered.It's a rather unfortunate turn of events, though, as they're almost ready for a blitz.

If they were not found for a few more days, it would be a breeze to kill Earl Huntington.

Andrew patted the tip of his tongue, repelling Long Xiangtian's blow.

Karan! ?
His expression became surprised.

His technique is actually very good.

He knew that since he had found him, he couldn't be an ordinary person.While his swordsmanship is impeccable, it's his presence that stands out the most.

A living energy, once encountered, would give him a weird feeling, making him shrink back instinctively.

The first time Andrew experienced such a feeling, he became tense.

Who are you?

Just an ordinary mercenary.

A totally unbelievable lie.

He must have been the second strongest of Lord Huntingdon's knights.There are not many people who can scare him.

I need to give it my all.

There is a technique that he has yet to demonstrate.When fighting Long Xiangtian, Andrew's eyes narrowed.

He raised his sword and struck again.

Shaaah
However, he disappeared from sight, leaving only an afterimage.Disappearing in the shadows, he has disappeared from Long Xiangtian's vision.

It worked!
Andrew, who just appeared behind Long Xiangtian, showed a winner's smile.

Shadow step].

The only people he wouldn't kill off-guard with this technique were Shadow Swordsman Joshua and his teacher.

It was a secret skill that he had never even shown to Knight Commander Gilbert.

Because of his confidence in this skill, Andrew never doubted that he would win when he aimed at Long Xiangtian's neck.

too slow.

A cold voice came from behind him.

Huh?
Andrew turned around in shock, only to see Long Xiangtian standing behind him.

Wait, what?
He never saw him move at all.

Only then did he realize that Long Xiangtian's disappearing technique was a more advanced skill than his own shadow step.

His fist hit Andrew's face.When he fell to the ground with a groan, Long Xiangtian kicked his long sword away.

You have to walk a little way with me.

Great disparity in strength.In less than a minute, he was disarmed and helpless.Even if it took so long, it was only because Long Xiangtian didn't go all out.

Total failure.

Even if he tried again, the result was the same.The person standing in front of him has reached the pinnacle, a place he will never rise to in his life.As long as he thinks of this, he will lose all fighting spirit.

When Andrew saw him, he trembled with fright.Andrew admitted his crime, but he did not know much sensitive information, so a deeper investigation was launched.

On the earl's territory, those who joined the rebellion were quickly rounded up, including some players.

So far, three families have been identified.They are the Hualang, Izumo and Chiyue clans.They were all operating in different provinces and were supported by nobles who wanted to rebel.

The clans allied with the royal family are only small and medium clans, so they cannot compete with the rebels.

The key is to kill the clan.

Long Xiangtian discussed some countermeasures with Earl Huntington, and they looked at the map of the Rhine Kingdom.

He finally grasped where everyone's loyalty lies.

Appen to the north and Ashton to the northeast were close allies.The nobility of these regions enjoyed a close relationship with the royal family.

Whenever the monster tribe descended from the Cocas Mountains, it was the kingdom's army who rescued them many times and won the favor of the local nobles.

Of course, if possible, it would be better to defeat the Horde in the territory of Marquis Nelson on the border.

Every year, the army is sent to support.

So are the rest all enemies?
Maybe, he mentioned that the Loyalists had mostly been wiped out.

Any noble who refused to rebel would attract the wrath of these families who were on the side of the rebellion.This is also the reason for the increase in looting and burning incidents in these villages.

Long Xiangtian pointed at Serendia in the Roy territory, and thought of something.

How many troops are stationed here?
Only the First Legion.The other four legions have already been dispatched.

In order to put an end to the recent banditry incidents in the kingdom, the army is busy searching across the country.However, it is not known whether some senior officers of the Legion have switched to other sides.

Now is the best time to use force against the capital.

Everything is messed up, even monsters appear.

Despite the success of the latest punitive expedition, monsters have appeared throughout the kingdom, and their numbers have suddenly increased.

For this, the Fifth Army had to stay in the camp of the Northeast Guard.The same goes for the [-]nd, [-]rd, and [-]th legions, for they are all taken.Without the order of the king, they cannot give up their current positions.

However, if it were me, I would still occupy the Ionian Plains first.

Ah, is it because of food supply problems?
Yes, wars tend to drag on.

The Ionian province was strategically important as it was the kingdom's largest producer of grain.

If it were captured by the enemy, the food supply to the capital city of Heidelberg would be cut off.Other provinces do not produce as much food to export and cannot meet the capital's food needs.

I have to send a message to the commander of the Third Legion stationed in Erutonia.

Are you sure he can be trusted?
While his political ideology isn't entirely clear, he likely leans toward the Loyalists.He was one of the pillars on which the venerable King Frey leaned heavily.

Maximus, Long Xiangtian had also heard his name in the past.It is said that he was the most successful of the legion commanders, but after all there are no records of his deeds.That's because Count Ludwig, who ascended the throne, rewrote history for his own purposes.

I'm a little concerned because Maximus is in Ludwig's province.

Little is known about Count Ludwig.All he knows is from Isaac's story, but that's far from a reliable source.After all, it was Isaac who hunted down the earl later, and took the throne for himself after he got the colorful rainbow ring.

What is Count Ludwig doing now?
He is said to be conducting military exercises on a daily basis.

It's all about instilling the right discipline in him to add strength for the upcoming military invasion.

His actions have yet to arouse any suspicion, as the entire kingdom is already in turmoil.

When Long Xiangtian was wondering about Count Ludwig's next move, Gilbert walked into the room.

Lord Huntington, we have received reports that monsters have invaded your land.

how many people?

They looked like about 5000 people.

In addition to the Cocas Mountains, there are several places in the entire Rhine Kingdom that have monster lairs.

Still, even with that in mind, the scale of the intrusion was unusually large.

Earl Huntington reacted quickly.

The situation is urgent, and all the princes are called immediately.

yes, my lord.

Bowing slightly to the earl, Gilbert glanced at Long Xiangtian curiously.

Under the command of Earl Huntington, more and more people became curious about Long Xiangtian.

He was actually able to beat Andrew one-on-one.

Because he has been busy hunting traitors these days, this is the first time he has seen him in person.While he wanted to challenge him at least once, the timing wasn't right.

Gilbert clicked his tongue, and he turned away.

It seems that I have to rely on you again.

Earl Huntington led all his soldiers and began to hunt monsters.

Help!
The monster is coming!

When they appeared on the scene, they met some fleeing farmers who were calling for help.Everyone was caught off guard by this sudden invasion.

Don't let one of these pests escape.

After hearing the earl's order, their knights galloped forward with spears on their shoulders, and fought numerous monsters.

Doodle

Orcs who plundered nearby farms were trampled by the knight's charge.

There are also larger trolls and ogres, which are difficult to deal with in close combat, so archers are sent to take them out.

While their performance is admirable, it's not enough to kill all the monsters.They can only gather the soldiers stationed in Haswick, so their number is still very large.

When the army was struggling, Gilbert led another team of knights to appear.

For the Earl!

These retainers of the count increased their numbers, bringing their total number of soldiers to 4000.Even though they are still less than monsters, since they are elite, the difference is not very noticeable.They slaughter any monsters that stand in their way.

The thick waist of an ogre was cut in half cleanly by Grandia.Seeing such a scene, the nearby soldiers widened their eyes in shock.

he is
Unbelievable, as rumored.

A person can crush a monster three times his size.In the Rhine Kingdom, there are very few people with such abilities.

Just after successfully beheading a troll, Gilbert clicked.

I don't know to this extent.

He moves like a veteran who has spent his life in the field.Mountains of corpses were left behind him. This kind of massacre can only be an instinct caused by countless experiences.

His performance made even Gilbert shudder, despite his confidence in his sword skills.

He wasn't someone who would remain just a mercenary leader.

He didn't know what Long Xiangtian had done in the past, but one thing was certain.Long Xiangtian felt the blood of the coming war.

Gilbert swung his sword as he realized how incredible this young man was.

The battle with the monsters is over before sunset.After finally bringing order to his land, Lord Huntington finally seizes the opportunity to write to Maximus.

He knew he had to call his allies before the kingdom's losses became too severe.

If things keep going downhill, we're all going to die.

Huntington said while sending a carrier pigeon.Before the real war started, he already felt powerless.

If the rebels were to come, they would just have to drill holes in Hayswick and wait for reinforcements to arrive.

They are from the south.

Those monsters were probably driven out of Erutonia, and it seems that Maximus' punitive expedition is still going on.

The Third Legion has a certain sense of presence in Ionia, but their number is not large, because the area is usually very peaceful.

Were they trying to distract him?

The province of Erutonia was ruled by Count Ludwig.From the captives they took and the torture, they learned that he was behind the scenes supporting the Hwarang family.

As other clans kept coming, the army was powerless to stop them.All of this is just a trap, making Maximus helpless.

Attacks could come tonight.

For them, if they want to control the Ionian plains, there is no better time.

I'll go investigate.

Abandoning the earl, Long Xiangtian went to Haswick's front door.Loengrin appears beside him as he walks through the deserted estate.

I found some suspicious looking people.

where is it?
North of the Earl's Land.

There are about 3000 of them, many wearing the iconic Adventurer's Watch.Long Xiangtian came back to his senses and nodded, and summoned his three-clawed eagle.

Then go.

Are you going to take on them alone?
They don't know about us yet.

Count Ludwig hadn't realized that his plan was going to fail, because they had captured all the spies in Huntington's territory.