After the entire episode, life in Riverpark Stronghold continued at a steady pace.The cannons had already entered mass production while Morgana and Kahleen focused on organizing the special forces. Together, they integrated the medics with the militia to establish the Vanguard Medics.Thanks to Kahleen's unique talents, the integration progressed smoothly, while Morgana expertly coordinated every member of the new unit.Their first attempt was far from successful, but after repeated trials and adjustments, the process gradually became refined. The results were remarkable.Ric and Yan stood to one side, quietly observing everything.They exchanged glances, both seeing the excitement reflected in each other's eyes. Their experiment had truly succeeded.Ric's heart filled with anticipation for the future. Beside him, Yan carefully recorded every stage of the process in her ledger. She also documented the resources consumed during each trial, already calculating ways to reduce waste and

While Ric and Lady Yan continued their discussion, Morgana and Kahleen finally returned from another grueling training session with the militia and the Vanguard Medics. Both women looked exhausted, yet there was unmistakable satisfaction on their faces after witnessing the progress of the troops.As they stepped onto the balcony, they immediately sensed the unusual atmosphere.Morgana frowned and walked toward Yan."What happened?" she asked.After listening to Yan's explanation, Morgana's expression darkened. Her fists clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned white, and the violent aura of her Berserk ability almost erupted uncontrollably.The others remained silent because they understood exactly how she felt.For a long moment, no one spoke.Finally, Morgana turned to Ric, her eyes blazing with fury."It's time we march south and make the Emperor understand that you're no longer the weakling he once discarded."Ric let out a slow sigh. He understood the anger burning within her

The entire northern border buzzed with excitement as news of a terrifying new force spread like wildfire. It was a force that had everyone talking, a force that had repeatedly challenged the authority of the Emperor without being crushed.The Legion of Doom.Inside a tavern tucked away in the northwestern corner of the frontier, far from Riverpark Stronghold, a burly man sat alone on a sturdy wooden chair. He leisurely emptied a mug of beer with a satisfied expression while listening to the lively discussions surrounding the mysterious Warlord of the North and his beautiful yet extraordinary wives.Only after finishing half his drink did he casually ask a question that landed like a thunderbolt."Do you think the Warlord will be able to conquer the North?"His words instantly silenced the tavern.Every conversation came to an abrupt halt as all eyes turned toward the burly stranger.Many of the patrons frowned.Didn't this fool know that Imperial spies lurked everywhere? Even the smal

The burly man stood like a towering mountain, his massive frame casting a shadow over everyone inside the tavern, especially the three Inquisitors.For the first time since they had entered, they truly understood the terrifying presence before them. They had never seen him standing at his full height, but now they realized they had taken on far more than they had bargained for. An overwhelming killing intent radiated from his body, freezing them where they stood.The leader of the Inquisitors swallowed hard before instinctively taking a step backward."W-What... what are you trying to do?" he asked, his voice cracking despite his efforts to remain composed.His eyes swept across the tavern, only to find every pair of eyes fixed on him. Some gazes were filled with ridicule, others with barely concealed disdain. Although no one openly mocked him, he could clearly sense their contempt.He clenched his jaw.He could not afford to lose face in front of everyone. After all, he represented t

No one could respond. It took several long moments before anyone finally snapped back to reality.A trembling voice suddenly echoed through the tavern."Ric... the Warlord!"The name alone jolted everyone awake from their shock.It was a name that had spread across every corner of the Empire. Ever since the Legion of Doom had launched its crusade through the North, there wasn't a single person who hadn't heard of the terror known as Ric the Warlord and his extraordinary wives.It could be said that the entire North had already fallen under his rule, not through ruthless oppression, but through liberation. The Empire's old system had been completely dismantled, while corrupt governors, nobles, and officials had been erased from the face of the dynasty. In barely a month, Ric had accomplished what countless rebellions had failed to achieve in decades.The newly promoted unit commander swallowed hard as he stared at the burly man's face.His heart nearly stopped.He had only recently rec