After I died, my personal maid rebelled.

Oswald stroked his chin, increasingly convinced that the situation was fraught with intrigue and hidden danger.

There is no doubt that Diana was an incurable fool when it came to degrading herself.

But she truly loved Thorne to the core and was determined to take over the Northern Territory for him.

First, it can be determined that Diana did not tell Frank that she had memories of her past life.

Because it was too dangerous, in Oswald's mind, Thorne in the story was blessed by fate and defeated the Demon King all the way.

But for these female protagonists who only experienced their previous lives, they lost completely.

The group, leading the king's most elite troops, went all in on the northern territory, only to be driven to the brink of national destruction, forcing them to use the Wishing Star to rewind time...

What?! You say you succeeded? If you succeeded, why are you back? Is it because you want to usurp my throne this time?!

The only thing Oswald can't determine now is whether the princess is using these nobles to bring them under her control or to create trouble for herself.

In their previous life, they transferred their assets so discreetly. If it was to win over the nobility, Diana wouldn't have needed to make such a big fuss; she could have done it entirely behind Oswald's back.

What if...Diana deliberately lured me into punishing the nobles? Look closely, their contracts are full of strategic materials.

Oswald tolerated the transport of sugar, but what about hundreds of warhorses right under his nose? Who could possibly sell hundreds of warhorses!

"Fine, so you've come here to play mind games with me." Oswald laughed angrily. He had never understood Diana's legitimate reason for coming to the Northern Territory, but now he did.

What if Diana had told Frank that she wanted to help the King acquire strategic resources in the Northern Territory?

In this way, Frank would definitely agree, and Diana could use this open scheme to cause trouble for Oswald.

If Oswald provides supplies, it weakens the Northern Territory; if he doesn't, it offends the king's authority; if he neither provides supplies nor punishes the nobles, that would be the best outcome.

Because he has offended everyone, inside and out.

Oswald removed the reports one by one, his murderous intent rising. He said softly, "Elene, is the knife still sharp?"

Elena, kneeling behind him, straightened up. "I am ready to serve the Duke at any time."

Red looked up in bewilderment: What about me? Why don't you ask me, Your Grace? Have you forgotten that I am the military commander?

After tidying up the report and putting it back into the file bag, Oswald walked up to Reid, his tall figure making Reid feel breathless.

"Do you know what to do with these people?"

Red bowed, understanding dawning on him. "I understand. These nobles have wreaked havoc in the Northern Territory, harming the people; their crimes are heinous and beyond description! Please, Duke, give the order immediately, I..."

"No rush." ​​Oswald's gaze was gloomy, a playful smile on his face. "Let Morphy make the arrangements. Five days from now, I want a grand banquet. Remember, no one can be absent."

"yes!"

Reid took the file bag, his fingers trembling uncontrollably. This wasn't a report; it was a death list.

After arranging everything, Oswald lit his pipe and gazed at the distant horizon.

An urgent order was sent out of Ice City without a sound, and the cavalry rushed through the night, finally arriving at the military camp in Kuogu City before dawn.

"Report!"

"The Duke's urgent order!!!"

Commander Kate, who was already up, burst out of the toilet, pulling up his trousers as he ran. He slid several meters on his knees in one leap and rushed to the cavalry, shouting louder than a rooster crowing.

"Your subordinate obeys!"

Cavalry... I haven't even said what the order is yet.

"The Duke has ordered that Division Commander Kate quickly assemble the troops and lead the Second Regiment south to Ice City immediately."

"Yes."

Here comes, finally here!

Kate was overjoyed. After years of training, it was finally time for him to make his mark.

After receiving the transfer order, Kate first verified it and was about to open it to take a look when the entire military camp behind her instantly became agitated.

Squads of soldiers rushed out of their tents. They were well-trained, but as they ran, they elbowed their comrades. They were undisciplined, but they knew to find their officers. By the time they reached Kate, they had formed neat ranks.

A group of people stood on the ground like javelins, making a noisy cacophony of voices.

"Commander, which regiment is it?"

"Is it our regiment, Commander? It's our regiment, right?"

"Second Regiment, I heard you clearly, it was the Second Regiment."

……

Kate, the former commander of the 2nd Regiment, waved the transfer order in his hand at them, his brows furrowed with barely suppressed smugness. "It's the 2nd Regiment! The entire 2nd Regiment, pack your things, the army is heading south!"

One family rejoiced while two families grieved. The soldiers of the Second Regiment jumped for joy, running around cheering wildly, while the soldiers of the First and Third Regiments turned away dejectedly.

Since Count Rondo took up his post in Kuogu City, these soldiers all knew one thing: it might not be long before they could go out to fight the enemy.

Why is it that the militia can suppress bandits and go to the West to take over, but they can't?

In terms of combat effectiveness, they are miles ahead of the militia!

Furthermore, their training is already quite impressive. When Count Rondo came to inspect, he exclaimed: "What a powerful army! It's time to take them out and let them see the blood!"

Federico, who was promoted to company commander for his meritorious service in training troops, grinned broadly, but as he laughed, he realized something was amiss.

Head south? What are we going to fight in the south? There aren't even any bandits in the south right now.

Even if they weren't heading north to fight the demons, they should have gone east...

In the east of the northern border, war raged. Both sides deployed their forces in great numbers, and after several fierce battles, they each sounded the retreat.

Jacob played a trick. A few days ago, he deliberately spread the news that Miss Luna had brought thousands of cavalrymen, which frightened the noble coalition forces into retreating overnight. Jacob took the opportunity to seize a lot of grain and supplies.

The next day, when the nobles went up to look, they found that there were four hundred more cavalrymen on the other side!

Enraged, they intensified their offensive in recent days, often fighting from day to night. Jacob, aware of the young lady's plan, let them do as they pleased, and while retreating, he didn't forget to throw away the captured provisions.

Late at night, Jacob held up an oil lamp and squinted as he examined the map.

Judging by the time, the young lady should arrive in Fineleaf City tonight.

"There's no battle plan, and we don't need one." Luna took the wine pouch from her waist, looked at the twinkling stars in the distance, and took a big, hearty gulp.

Mead... no, honey water.

Because Luna said that military commanders cannot abstain from alcohol, Elena had to prepare drinks for her.

"I'll lead the charge; I don't need armor."

The adjutant patted his chest. He was a man who had fought against countless enemies. In his first battle as the young lady's personal guard, he had to make a good impression.

"Okay, here's a sip to give you courage."

"Young lady, I will lead the army to clear the way for you." The female soldier was not to be outdone and stepped forward with her gun.

"That's good, you should have a bite too."

The night wind howled, and after the four hundred cavalrymen had rested, they began to help each other put on their heavy armor.

The adjutant took off his clothes, slung a bow over his shoulder, and picked up the only torch in the ranks. He rode out alone to clear the way for the cavalry.

A spark appeared on the dark earth, and in the distance, the sound of horses' hooves was lost in the wind, accompanied by the swishing of heavy armor.

On the city walls of Xiye, the guards on duty noticed the light from the torches and hurriedly went to report it.

"Who is it? Don't they know we're not allowed into town at night?"

The officer in charge of the guard yawned, wrapped himself in a blanket, and came up to the city wall.

Below, a man stood shirtless, holding a torch, waiting motionless.

"Which part are you from? Come here, what brings you here?"

The guard peeked out and picked at his ear. Strangely, there was a buzzing sound in his head.

"Sir!"

"What are you yelling about?" The guard captain scoffed impatiently. These clueless bastards, didn't they see he was asking a question?

"Enemy attack!"

"The enemy..."

Before he could finish speaking, an arrow pierced through the air and went straight to his head.

Red and white liquid spilled all over the ground. The guards' expressions changed drastically, and when they looked at the archer below the city, they were stunned into silence.

The earth resounded louder and louder like war drums. The heavy cavalry accelerated, and in an instant, a mighty cavalry surged out of the night, heading straight for the city walls.

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

The guards finally reacted, and the alarm bells on the city wall were smashed haphazardly. By the time all the guards rushed to the top of the city wall, the heavy cavalrymen had already dismounted and were drawing their bows and nocking arrows in unison.

"put!"

Luna drew her sword and roared, successfully igniting the flames of war.

The bowstring was released, and a dense rain of arrows was launched into the sky, instantly covering the entire city wall in front of them.

Without the slightest pause, the cavalrymen charged forward, carrying ladders, to the foot of the city wall.

Before the ladder was even properly erected, the adjutant, who had been waiting for a long time, bit his long knife and leaped up, climbing to the top of the city wall in a matter of seconds.

Arrows rained down, turning the guards into pincushions. Without their commander, they were a step too slow. Just as the adjutant was about to appear, one of the guards hastily thrust his spear forward.

The adjutant easily dodged, grabbed the guard, and threw him down. The guard screamed in terror as he fell to the ground, spitting out blood. He was still breathing, but the dark mass of heavily armored soldiers was already trampling towards him.

"Kill them!"

People often find courage in dire situations, but the guards turned into a tragic hero, something the adjutant hadn't anticipated.

He stepped forward and cut down a guard with a single blow, but more guards rushed forward, forcing the adjutant to retreat quickly.

With a hail of spears, the guards finally had the strength to fight. On the other side of the city wall, guards were also firing arrows, which hit the armor of the soldiers below the city like ping-pong balls.

"call out!"

An unidentified iron ball was thrown into the air, making a strange sound.

Upon seeing the iron ball, the adjutant quickly rolled over and hid under the wall, covering his eyes with his arm.

With a loud bang, it was as if another sun had appeared in mid-air, its dazzling light illuminating the entire city of Xiye.

The guards who stared directly at the light all cried out in agony; their eyes burned with pain, so much so that their brains were convulsing!

In just a short while, the heavily armored soldiers gradually climbed the city wall. They quickly formed ranks and began to slaughter like bulldozers.

These well-trained humanoid tanks, entering this low-intensity battlefield, were like wolves among sheep, instantly spraying large amounts of blood in mid-air.

The sounds of battle drowned out the cries of agony; surely, no one in Fine Leaf City would be able to sleep now.

After waiting for about three minutes, the city gates opened wide. Luna silently wiped the blood splattered on her face and led her herd of horses into Fineleaf City with a rather uninteresting air.