Chapter 262: Fame Spreads Far and Wide
In just a few days.
News of Bay Territory capturing the Troll Castle and defeating tens of thousands of troll troops had already reached Bloodmoon City.
When they first heard the news, everyone found it unbelievable.
After all, everyone was quite familiar with trolls.
Who hasn't experienced being scared by trolls by their parents when they were young?
But when they found out that the news came from the city hall.
Everyone quickly and decisively changed their stance.
This must all be true!
Of course, while they believed it, some couldn't help but murmur and discuss.
"Is it true or not? Is Bay Territory really that capable? I find it a bit hard to believe."
"The news is definitely true. It was released after multiple verifications, and I got some detailed information from a friend in the city hall…"
"Then why don't you hurry up and spill?"
"Hehe, Bay Territory used 2,000 soldiers and over 1,000 adventurers. First, they captured the northern part of Troll Valley and the Troll Castle near the inner Dark Forest, taking down nearly 5,000 trolls!"
"That's too exaggerated, right? Over 5,000 trolls? Could it be a large troll community?"
"Are you kidding? What community could gather 5,000 trolls? That's likely a whole clan!"
"Exactly. After Bay Territory dealt with 5,000 trolls, they immediately faced an attack from an army of over 10,000 trolls!"
"Over 10,000 trolls?"
"Is it real or fake? This sounds a bit too exaggerated!"
"If it's really an army of over 10,000 trolls, they're not just as strong as those orc monsters—they might even be stronger!"
"How could this be fake? Bay Territory captured five to six thousand trolls, each worth 50 gold coins!"
"Fifty gold coins per troll? That's pretty tempting."
"If you're tempted, why not take action? Bay Territory's lord himself said they welcome adventurers…"
"…"
Various discussions echoed continuously throughout Bloodmoon City.
All factions in Bloodmoon City suddenly became interested in Bay Territory, a previously obscure and impoverished place.
Previously, the dispute between Bay Territory and the Carlisle Family could still be seen as a private "armed conflict."
But now, the news confirmed by multiple sources genuinely surprised them!
Especially now, with the Empire's conscription day approaching, although nothing major has happened for decades.
But having such a strong ally nearby would greatly increase their safety.
Not all nobles have the military power and combat strength of the Carlisle Family.
Moreover, the nobles of Bloodmoon City now believe that the Carlisle Family's strength has weakened significantly.
As they were contemplating establishing some exchanges with Bay Territory.
Another message from the city hall stunned all the nobles of Bloodmoon City.
"From today onwards, all territories and nobles have the duty and responsibility to gather the vagrants within their lands."
"Transport these vagrants to the Thorn Caravan 1,000 meters north of the city, and each one will earn a silver coin as a labor fee."
"Note, all vagrants must not be detained as slaves; violators will face severe punishment from the lord!"
As soon as this message spread, almost all the nobles of Bloodmoon City began to take action.
They didn't care about the labor fee of one silver coin per person.
It was the mysterious and powerful city lord's favor towards Bay Territory that they were most concerned about!
"What can we do? I heard that Bay Territory's Lord Matthew is also an Arcanist, and a very capable mid-tier one at that!"
"A mid-tier Arcanist? Could that young Lord Matthew already be a high-tier professional?"
"On the contrary, that Lord Matthew directly became an Arcanist!"
After hearing this, most of Bloodmoon City's lords and nobles made up their minds.
Do everything possible to please Lord Matthew and Bay Territory, and find ways to establish a good connection.
Even if they couldn't cooperate, they must never offend him easily!
With strength, background, and massive wealth.
Such an opponent is every enemy's nightmare!
Inside the Carlisle Family's internal meeting.
The usually calm and composed Viscount Larry was repeatedly reviewing the communication spell scroll in his hand.
After waiting for a while, he raised his head meaningfully, looking at the few uneasy individuals, and couldn't help but snort coldly:
"This information came from Brown and can be considered accurate."
"Bay Territory not only captured the Troll Castle and fully controlled Troll Valley but also completely wiped out over 10,000 troll soldiers."
"Even the Gurubashi trolls inside the Dark Forest seem unwilling to be enemies with Bay Territory and chose to swallow their pride."
"Moreover, it's confirmed that the silver dragon contracted with Lord Matthew has grown strong enough to defeat multiple high-tier trolls teaming up…"
Upon hearing this, the Carlisle Family's conference room immediately erupted.
They never expected Bay Territory's soldiers to possess such formidable combat power.
Many were curious about the details of the battle, glancing at the somewhat solemn-looking Viscount Larry.
From these fools' eyes, Viscount Larry saw panic and fear.
No need to think much; he knew these guys might have been secretly sabotaging Bay Territory…
Even though these fools were easier to control, Viscount Larry simply couldn't look favorably upon them.
"Sigh, what a pity…"
No one knew what Viscount Larry was thinking at that moment.
In a manor north of Bloodmoon City.
The strong smell of corpses and blood had gradually dissipated.
Lark lifted his head, savoring the taste of the manor's fine wine, inhaling the faint scent of blood, feeling utterly relaxed:
"Is the information confirmed?"
"Yes, feedback has been received from there. This matter is indeed true."
Bloodhand Kahn, looking somewhat grim, flipped through the documents in his hand and respectfully handed them to Lark.
A faint curve formed on Lark's handsome face, his brown eyes gleaming with depth.
"Matthew, interesting, truly interesting!"
Bloodhand Kahn remained motionless, completely unlike the frenzied maniac in battle.
However, his aura was far stronger than before, clearly having advanced in strength.
Looking at the silent Lark, Bloodhand Kahn hesitated and asked:
"In two months, it will be the Empire's conscription day. Should we send someone to act?"
Lark shook his head silently, not wanting to discuss such matters with Bloodhand Kahn, instead firmly stating:
"Quite the opposite. Not only should we refrain from taking action, but we should also do Bay Territory a favor…"
Bloodhand Kahn's eyes widened, momentarily unable to comprehend.
Why on earth would that be?