Sauron, his deep eyes fixed on Anka, spoke slowly, each word filled with authority: “Now that you have shown remorse, I will give you a chance to redeem yourself. You will personally bring the implicated officers to justice. Afterward, you will be stripped of your military rank and become my personal guard, forever separated from military affairs. This is not only a punishment for you but also a warning to your family.”

Anka, upon hearing this, felt a surge of indescribable gratitude. He prostrated himself on the ground, his voice trembling with emotion: “Your Highness, I, Anka, am willing to lead my entire clan to fight for you to the death, until our last drop of blood is spilled!”

“Your Highness!” Hiltin immediately stood up, expressing his disagreement.

A criminal serving as the crown prince's personal guard was more dangerous than an assassin.

A hint of satisfaction flashed in Sauron's eyes. “It doesn't matter!” he said, as if in response to Hiltin's reminder.

“I await good news from you.”

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Anka stood up without hesitation, saluted, and turned to leave, his back revealing determination and decisiveness. That same night, the Royal Guard Knights outside the city also underwent an unprecedented purge.

In the darkness, a large number of mid- and low-level officers were arrested. When they saw Anka, most of them wore expressions of bewilderment.

“Commander Anka, what exactly is the meaning of this?” Centurion Jia asked doubtfully, his voice echoing in the air with a hint of unease.

Centurion Yi shouted, exasperated, “I want to see Commander Buffy!” His voice was full of anxiety and apprehension, as if Commander Buffy was his last lifeline.

The only response he received was the sharp knight's sword in Anka's hand.

A flash of sword light, and Centurion Yi's head rolled to the ground like an overripe melon, blood splattering everywhere.

Anka coldly looked at the remaining officers, a mocking smile curving his lips: “I promised His Highness to bring you to justice, but I didn't say whether you would be alive or dead.” His voice was cold and cruel, like a sharp blade piercing the heart.

Centurion Bing threatened, putting on a brave face: “You betrayed the adults; you will not have a good end!” However, his voice revealed a hint of trembling and fear.

Anka glanced at him with disdain and said coldly: “Buffy has already been deposed and will soon be sent to the capital.” His words conveyed an unquestionable authority.

As soon as these words were spoken, the officers present suddenly felt guilty and fearful. They looked at each other, a sense of inexplicable fear rising in their hearts.

Anka's words were like a blockbuster, instantly shattering their last psychological defenses.

With Anka's full support, the operation to capture the mid- and low-level officers progressed rapidly, exceeding everyone's expectations.

Buffy's eldest son, Navin, attempted to escape but failed to escape Anka's eyes and was captured on the spot and suffered the punishment of having his limbs crippled.

Not only Navin, but Buffy's other sons were also spared, all suffering the same fate at Anka's hands.

As a large number of mid- and low-level officers were successively arrested, Sauron quickly made strategic adjustments, dispersing and deploying the elite personal guards under his command to stabilize the situation.

At the same time, he boldly promoted officers from the lower commoner class, among whom Karan and Yakuk and others stood out and were entrusted with the important task of centurion.

Sauron's series of measures not only reflected his superb military strategy but also demonstrated his support and trust for the commoner class.

The entire military camp was in good order, as if everything was calm and nothing had happened.

However, when he witnessed the large number of officers imprisoned in the huge prison of Fulga City, the doubts in his heart finally disappeared.

“Your Highness's methods are superb,” Robert praised sincerely, his words full of respect.

Sauron waved his hand with a smile, as if brushing away these compliments. He warmly helped Robert to the main seat, and a grand reception banquet was already prepared.

“Prime Minister is too kind,” Sauron said with a smile, “Next, I will have to trouble you to be stationed in Fulga City. The stability here depends entirely on you.” His words were sincere, and his eyes revealed deep trust and expectation in Robert.

Prime Minister Robert's face suddenly changed when he heard this, as if he thought that this willful Crown Prince was about to start his adventure again. He hurriedly said: “Your Highness, His Majesty strictly ordered that you must stay in Fulga City and return to the palace immediately after the capital is calm.”

Sauron laughed and waved his hand: “Prime Minister Robert, you are too nervous. I will naturally stay in Fulga City, but I just want to take a break and hand over the important political affairs to you. Look, my 'bank' is about to open too.”

“Bank? What is that?” Robert looked confused.

Sauron explained: “It is a business place that handles money and credit in accordance with the law. It is a product of the circulation of commodities and money to a certain extent.”

Robert asked curiously: “Your Highness, what is the main function of the bank you just mentioned?”

Sauron explained: “The new nobles in the Northwest will soon return, and many of them are from lower-level knight or mage families. These new nobles have just arrived, and their territories still need economic development. The key role of the bank is to provide them with loan funds to help them develop their economy quickly.”

Robert opened his mouth slightly in surprise after hearing this.

Sauron continued: “Of course, I will try my best to lower the interest rates to ensure that they can afford it and can develop their territory faster. In this way, the economy of the Northwest can be quickly restored.”

Robert immediately understood the importance of this Northwest branch of the Imperial Bank.

The war has also looted many lords' territories, and even many slaves have been looted, leaving only a mess.

The free people in the territory are fine. They are all subjects of the empire and are naturally not within the scope of looting. However, most of them are handicraft industrialists, and only a few own land. Therefore, the loss of agricultural serfs has had a huge impact on the provinces of the Northwest. Most of the food supplies in various places recently have been cheap food sent by the imperial army.

In this situation, let alone development, the new lords have a big problem in ensuring the food supply in the territory, let alone supporting the serfs.

After all, grain planting requires a cycle.

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