Lord: I have a Mount & Blade panel.

However, when it was put into the military, it didn't even make a sound. The equipment used to equip these 181 panda warriors couldn't even afford a beginner's three-piece set for each of them.

Richard was already considering whether he should simply sell his looks. With his once-in-a-century beauty and dragon-like body, he could easily handle ten succubi at once, making him a godsend for those wealthy ladies who could suck the dust from the ground.

But he couldn't bring himself to do it. After all, he was a prince. Even if he were to live off a woman, she should at least be an elf queen, a mermaid queen, or a fairy dragon beauty.

"Ahem, could I get a blank check?" His Highness the Prince asked, forcing his most handsome and radiant smile.

Unfortunately, this tactic might have worked on a female dwarf, but since the target is a genuinely short, muscular man overflowing with hormones, it's destined to be nothing more than a flirtatious glance at a blind man.

The panda warriors fell silent. Could a prince who needed to pay IOUs even to buy weapons really afford to support a bunch of big-bellied men like them?

Just as the young dwarf was caught in a dilemma, a disdainful voice came from the back door: "They pay whatever money they have, but they have to follow the rules."

……

So a parchment scroll was signed with Richard Augustus's name in a flamboyant style, and stamped with a seal from the emblem on his ring—a giant dragon coiled beneath a throne.

This is the coat of arms of the Augustus family.

Five thousand one hundred and thirty-three gold coins were completely taken, and with the addition of handprints and stamps on a receipt, everyone received a beginner's three-piece set.

Richard stood on the street, with a group of armed pandas behind him, staring at their master in a daze with their big black circles wide open.

"Dwarfs are really too ginkgo." After a long while, Richard exhaled a breath of stale air.

The blood-red sunset cast its light on the black swamp lizard armor of the panda warriors, and a gentle breeze ruffled their black and white fur, making them look even more like warriors from ancient times.

Standing before them was an exceptionally handsome prince and an incredibly beautiful, icy knight.

Now, each of these panda warriors carries a waist knife, leather armor, and a spear.

Richard was confident that this group of Eastern Behemoths could break through the hastily assembled militia of a thousand men and emerge unscathed.

Even the renowned Golden Leaf Knights of the Rommel family would be no match for these heroes in a one-on-one fight.

He favored elite troops and never liked to use mediocre personnel.

This is why even a militia of three thousand farmers couldn't stop a charge by a hundred heavily armored cavalrymen.

……

Prince Anduin never expected that Richard had only left with two people before, but upon their return, they were followed by more than a hundred panda warriors, each over two meters tall, all equipped with impressive gear and trudging with heavy steps, like a group of moving black and white mountains.

He never expected that Prince Richard would be so shameless.

"Uncle Anduin, I've run into some problems."

"It's a bit embarrassing to say, but it was indeed my own immature mistake. I really didn't expect that the equipment for more than a hundred people would be so expensive, and it emptied the five thousand gold coins you gave me in one go. I also didn't expect that these Eastern Behemoths would be so generous."

"They ate enough food for three days in just one meal, and I even promised them three meals a day..."

"Therefore, barring any unforeseen circumstances, I simply cannot carry the baggage for these hundreds of Behemoths."

"I struggled for a long time, but I finally decided to swallow my pride and ask you for help."

"After all, I'm Lilia's fiancé, and you're still my uncle. You wouldn't want to see your dear nephew go bankrupt because he can't afford these panda warriors, would you?"

Richard's regretful expression and sorrowful tone were truly heartbreaking and brought tears to the eyes of all who heard them.

Even Prince Anduin's wife, Zina, couldn't bear to hear it. Her beautiful oval face was full of heartache, and she wished she could hold the little boy in her broad arms and comfort him.

However, Zina felt a little strange about why she had such thoughts, but she didn't dwell on it.

Now that we have already chosen to sponsor this prince, there is no reason to give up halfway.

"Richard, since you are Lilia's fiancé, how can I bear to see you and your followers starving?"

"Don't worry, I will provide your supplies until you return to High Cliff Fortress," Prince Anduin earnestly advised. "However, every gold coin and food is hard-earned, so you must use them sparingly, otherwise it's hard to say whether you'll fall into this predicament again."

……

"Save money? What do you mean, save money? Do you think I'm short of money?"

Faced with the waving and swaggering Prince Richard, Sid was speechless.

To be honest, everyone has seen how poor our family is. They're armed with about a hundred men, practically selling their underwear, and even resorting to IOUs. No one would believe they're princes.

Because there simply isn't such a poor prince.

"But my lord, the supplies sent by Prince Anduin this time are almost gone, and even the procurement funds are almost used up."

"So fast?" Richard was slightly surprised, having gained a more accurate sense of the magnanimity of this group of Eastern Behemoths.

In just two days, they ate the same amount of food that an ordinary soldier would eat in a week.

Although this was partly due to his heavy spending on food.

In Richard's view, food is absolutely of paramount importance in maintaining the morale and combat effectiveness of an army, no less important than equipment.

Therefore, he would never be stingy in this regard.

Seeing this, West Germany felt somewhat relieved and earnestly advised:

"Sir, you really don't need to be so nice to us. Although you promised to provide us with food and lodging, three meals a day, each with vegetables, fruits and meat, is too extravagant. We just need bamboo or a bowl of meat soup with some potatoes at each meal."

West Germany's furry bear face was filled with genuine worry, and his big eyes, surrounded by dark circles, blinked rapidly, much like an old father worrying about making ends meet.

Having finally found a place that offered room and board, West Germany was genuinely afraid of bankrupting the prince.

"If everyone isn't well-fed, how will they have the energy to train? How will they have the energy to protect me?" Richard declared confidently, his face full of arrogance. "You don't really think I'm broke, do you? Don't worry, money is no problem for me!"

Looking at the still stubborn prince, Sid felt helpless but also deeply moved: "My lord, you are truly the most generous and kindest human being I have ever met."

"My generosity is reserved for my followers, and my kindness is reserved for the weak," Richard thought to himself.