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This kind of news can't be kept secret, of course.

Almost as soon as the battle reports from the front lines came back, Ron's crystal ball began to light up frequently.

The first person they contacted was Merlin.

His tone was more urgent than ever before, leaving no time for pleasantries.

"Grand Duke of Silver, something has happened in the Mechanical World. The Storm Dragon God used the Energy Amethyst to defeat the demigods of the Tide Commercial Federation, resulting in a major defeat for the City of the Dead."

The enemy is currently leading a massive army of Ice Wolf Beasts, wreaking havoc in our occupied territory.

Merlin paused. "The Empire hopes the Grand Duke can return as soon as possible."

Ron sat with his legs crossed, a newly collected frontline battle report spread out in front of him, densely covered with casualty figures. His tone was unhurried:

"Merlin, my knightly order is not yet fully reorganized, and matters at home are not yet settled. Besides, the conditions the Empire previously offered..."

Ron deliberately dragged out the last syllable, his gaze fixed on the crystal ball as he observed Merlin's expression.

Merlin's face twitched, and he immediately replied, "The terms can be discussed further. The Empire is willing to offer you, Grand Duke, the best possible treatment."

I can order for you right now: ten airships, two hundred magic crystal cannons, one hundred tons of magic metal, and one thousand potions for those of Greater Elves or higher...

"As long as you make the mobilization, these items will be delivered to you right now."

Ron raised an eyebrow. This time the treatment was much better than last time, but he still didn't give in.

Merlin gritted his teeth and added, "Her Highness Victoria is also waiting for the Grand Duke."

Ron remained calm and said, "I'll think about it some more."

Merlin was helpless when he saw that even these conditions couldn't sway Ron. The moment the light screen went out, his face was filled with resentment.

The situation is different now.

Originally, those small principalities, seeing that Ron had made a fortune, had been trying to pull strings to get some metal from the mechanical world.

But upon hearing of the crushing defeat ahead, with six of the third-tier warriors dead, they all retreated.

Their small principalities generally only have one or two third-tier units, and they hear that the third-tier units are dying in droves.

If one's own duchy is unlucky, a dragon might die.

Then the duchy could be declared extinct.

Thinking of this, their feverish minds finally cooled down.

No matter how good the conditions offered by the four major powers, they refused to go.

Therefore, Ron, who might still be able to participate in the war, became a hot commodity.

People from all four major forces have arrived!

The subsequent division of the mechanical world among these major powers will depend on the extent of their contributions and the territory they occupy.

The battle records of the duchy kingdoms under their respective battle sequences were all attributed to their respective forces.

Therefore, the conditions they offered were increasingly better than the last.

Interest-free loans and cultivation manuals are both rare treasures.

I don't know if they believed the rumors, but there were even people sending married women to Ron.

Ron didn't want it, but the other party insisted on giving it to him.

They simply stayed and left.

This made it impossible for Ron to refuse.

He couldn't just kick someone out when they arrived at the door.

They look so pitiful!

That's right! We're talking about business alliances.

Perhaps this team was desperate after losing, or perhaps the battlefield situation was indeed critical.

The conditions offered left Ron speechless.

Ten airships, an interest-free loan of 20 million gold dragons, five third-tier crystal cores, two magic potion spirits, and 3,000 other energy stones, etc.

Moreover, the treaty is the most lenient, with almost no restrictions.

But Ron hesitated for a long time before finally refusing.

He felt that these businessmen were unreliable, and that if things went wrong, he might not be able to outrun them!

This is something Ron absolutely cannot accept.

We need honest people!

These businessmen are too shrewd; we need to be careful.

Perhaps the Magic Empire also learned of the Commercial Federation's offer.

Finally, they raised the fee significantly, although it still couldn't compete with the other party.

But Ron was also very satisfied.

In particular, he added a clause that he could act freely and would only cooperate with the Empire's legions when necessary.

Merlin discussed this matter with the imperial high command for a long time before finally agreeing to it.

Now, the Magic Empire's command center has much less control over Ron.

It's like he's just a mercenary, and all the territory he conquers ends up going to the magic empire.

After I agreed, the Magic Empire delivered everything they promised in just three days.

Merlin, that old man, personally escorted them.

And even after being delivered, they didn't leave; they stayed at the inn in Silver City, sending people every day to urge Ron to set off quickly.

"Your Highness, are you leaving today?"

"Your Highness, are you leaving tomorrow?"

"Your Highness, Her Majesty the Empress has come to inquire again..."

Ron was so pressured that his ears were practically calloused, and after procrastinating for another three or four days, he couldn't drag it out any longer and had no choice but to start preparing for the expedition.

After instructing Lauen and Perrin to take good care of the duchy.

Ron called the girls together.

In the palace gardens, Liulichuan, Iris, Little Pink Hair, and Cecilia had all arrived. Bella rode on Ron's shoulders.

"I'm going back to the mechanical world, and it won't be a short time," Ron said bluntly.

"I've offended quite a few people this time I've returned—the Gray Tin Kingdom, the Sea Clan, and some others who are secretly watching me. I don't feel comfortable leaving you all in Silver City."

Liu Lichuan looked up: "You're taking us away?"

"Yes. Better safe than sorry! Everyone go into the small garden," Ron said.

"It has everything there, it's safe, and it's big enough. We can play cards together and have parties."

The little pink-haired girl's eyes lit up: "Then can I go to another world to play?"

"You can only stay in the small garden and can't go out. But you can come out and play for a while at base camp."

"That works too!" Lilith clapped her hands excitedly.

Cecilia bit her lip and whispered, "Brother-in-law, can I go to the battlefield?"

She stood on the stone path in the garden, wearing a light blue training uniform, with the slender sword at her waist.

Ron glanced at her: "Wait until you're a bit older. Not now."

Cecilia trained from a young age, awakened her battle aura at fourteen, and with the help of abundant resources, became a mid-level knight squire at fifteen.

It's estimated that he'll become a full-fledged knight before he turns eighteen.

This girl is now obsessed with fighting.

After being rejected by Ron, she lowered her head in disappointment and did not argue.

Bella flew off his shoulder, circled his head, and shouted, "Go, honey! I'm going too!"

Margaret scoffed, "What can you do, little one?"

"I'm with my husband!" Bella said matter-of-factly.

Ron smiled and reached out to pat Bella's head. "Alright, alright, go ahead."

A day later, with Ron's order...

"Set off!"

A group of over ten thousand people began to board dozens of airships, and Merlin watched from behind with a broad smile.

Not bad at all! The Silver Grand Duchy is truly powerful!