Who taught him to restore his country like this?

Ron personally led them to break the enemy's scheme and reclaim the lost territory of Orantia, but because of that mental hurdle, their efforts to save the Kingdom of Orantia could not be further advanced, which was truly a disservice to Ron's painstaking efforts.

What should we do now?

Are we really going back like this?

What can we do if we don't go back?

Seeing Ron turn his back, the Kassel warriors looked at each other in bewilderment.

Suddenly, a few people's eyes met.

A bold idea began to sprout in their minds—for the sake of Orantia, why don't we betray them...

"Didn't you hear what His Majesty Ron said?"

Lawrence's voice rang out then, his face grave. He pointed at the warriors trapped in the eternal illusion and said to the still-conscious warriors, "Rescue them and return to Kassel!"

Upon meeting Lawrence's imposing gaze, the bold ideas that had finally taken root in the soldiers' minds were immediately extinguished by fear.

"Yes."

They picked up ropes and pulled those trapped in the eternal illusion out one by one.

During this time, they rescued several more villagers from the village.

The moon on this autumn night was veiled by gray clouds, like a rusty coin embedded in the leaden gray sky.

A gentle breeze blew by, but it couldn't dispel the anxiety in my heart.

Compared to the high spirits they had when they arrived.

The atmosphere was unusually somber on the way back.

Lawrence gazed at the lonely figure walking ahead, his heart filled with unease.

……

Back in Kassel, Ron told them to "get some rest, we have to continue tomorrow morning," and then left in his carriage.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the manor.

Hearing the commotion, the maid immediately stepped forward to greet him, "Your Majesty Ron, would you like to have dinner?"

"No need." Ron said with a straight face, walking straight past the maid and going upstairs.

He didn't even pay attention to Beatrice, who was waiting at the door of the room.

He went straight into the room and closed the door rather roughly.

Beatrice stared blankly at the closed door.

This is the first time I've seen this person in a bad mood.

She instinctively reached out her hand, but quickly withdrew it. After hesitating for a moment, she finally turned and left.

In the room, Ron closed the window, drew the curtains, lay down on the bed, and finally couldn't hold back his emotions any longer.

He hugged his body with both hands, his hunched body trembling uncontrollably, and strange sounds came from his nose.

That was a strange sound as he tried his best to suppress his laughter.

At this moment, there was no trace of dejection at the failure of his plan on his face; only boundless joy.

He had anticipated that tonight's plan would fail.

His true purpose in planning tonight's operation was not to expand territory, but to make those in Kassel who were loyal to Cao Cao but actually loyal to Han realize their mistakes.

Recalling the 'I'm so damn stupid' expressions on Lawrence's and the others' faces, he couldn't help but laugh.

Ron knew perfectly well that these people addressed him as His Majesty Ron only as a last resort.

He just wanted to use him to save the Kingdom of Orantia.

Once he helps the Kingdom of Orantia escape its predicament, these people will kick him out without hesitation.

No problem, we can all benefit from each other.

It all comes down to who has the better skills.

Ron, in any case, would not be satisfied with ending this restoration of the kingdom hastily with only a single-digit reputation gain.

However, without offering substantial benefits, it would be extremely difficult to win over those who take his help for the Kingdom of Orantia to the Kingdom of Lach.

Using force or threatening them with "we won't help" could backfire.

Therefore, Ron adopted a relatively gentle strategy—letting these people choose for themselves, and they had to make a choice.

Should we continue to uphold our principles regardless of the fate of the Kingdom of Orantia? Or should we abandon our principles for the sake of the Kingdom of Orantia?

If you don't make a choice, this country is beyond saving.

To achieve this effect, he specifically planned tonight's operation.

His claims about the distance exceeding the territory's boundaries were all fabricated to deceive Lawrence.

In fact, he voluntarily gave up the territory of Komoni, and the Great Demon Lilith cooperated by pulling those people into the Eternal Illusion.

This creates the illusion that the people of the Kingdom of Felah are not protected by the rules of the War of the Gods.

The 150-meter safe distance around him was also a territory he deliberately left behind.

What happened tonight will probably spread quickly throughout Kassel.

Ron couldn't help but wonder what choices these people would make.

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Ron didn't know how many people would be unable to sleep tonight, but he knew he would sleep soundly.

……

The next day.

early morning.

The first thing Ron did after waking up was to use [Transformation] to create dark, heavy eye bags on his otherwise energetic face, and then slightly adjust some facial muscle details to make himself look tired.

"Perfect."

Looking at himself in the mirror, he felt a little sorry for himself.

After changing his clothes, Ron left the room.

He glanced at Beatrice, who was standing guard at the door like a watchdog, and walked straight past her, saying as he went, "Don't keep standing at my door unless you have something to say."

Beatrice seemed oblivious to what Ron was saying, and quietly followed him downstairs.

After breakfast, Ron took a carriage to the city gate.

He brought the jade ribbon with him this time, as he needed her cooperation for a scene today.

When they arrived at the city gate, Lawrence had already mustered a thousand men and was waiting at the gate.

After a day and night of tireless efforts by the warriors of Kassel, the demons outside the city have been largely cleared out, and the city gates can now be kept open for extended periods.

As Ron stepped down from the carriage, he keenly sensed that many eyes were on him.

It was not in the soldiers' sight.

He glanced around and noticed that besides the soldiers who were ready to go, there were also many residents gathered at the city gate today.

They were all staring at Ron, whether intentionally or unintentionally.

Compared to the disgust, resentment, and mockery of the previous two days, the emotions conveyed in their gazes now were far more complex.

Ron tried to hide the fatigue on his face and forced a very strained smile.

Seeing him force a smile, the residents at the city gate had even more complicated expressions.

Ron was secretly pleased with himself.

The world kisses me with pain, but I return it with a song.

Those natives who mocked me before, you should feel truly ashamed.

"Your Majesty Ron."

A young man, looking as if he had made up his mind, stepped forward.

"Is there something you need?" Ron asked patiently, looking at him.

"May I accompany you to rescue those trapped in the Eternal Illusion?" the young man asked respectfully.

Oh?

Has a choice been made?

Ron checked his affiliation.

Yes, it's still the Kingdom of Orantia.

Very good, here comes the negative example!

“It’s dangerous outside in Kassel. Have you thought it through?” Ron asked.

The young man nodded seriously.

“Okay, then come on over.” Ron thought for a moment and nodded.

“Your Majesty Ron, I also want to go out with you to rescue people.”

"And me too."

"Me too."

"Your Majesty Ron..."

Once one person started it, all the surrounding residents flocked forward to petition.

“Alright, feel free to help if you want.” Ron happily accepted the group of people who were eager to see him off.

Then he came up to Lawrence and said, "We don't need to bring so many people today, three hundred will suffice."

The implication is that you are unwilling to submit to the Kingdom of Lah, and sending more people would only be a burden.

Lawrence remained silent, unable to refute the statement, and could only nod in agreement, "Yes, sir."