Chapter 252 - 252 148 Summon the Ascalon Army

Chapter 252: Chapter 148: Summon the Ascalon Army! Chapter 252: Chapter 148: Summon the Ascalon Army! Everyone was ready and waiting for the battle to commence!

However, the newly joined dwarf, Harold, and half-giant, Putana,

had worried expressions in their eyes.

They originally thought that with the territory being so powerful, there wouldn’t be any danger.

But on their very first day, they heard news of a large-scale battle that night.

Although Cao Xing told them not to worry and didn’t involve them in the fight, they still felt uneasy.

Cao Xing noticed the unease on their faces, but he said nothing further.

At times like this, only displaying strong power would put them at ease.

Then, he glanced at Eliza and the levels of the group of Imperial soldiers.

[Frost Archer: Eliza]

[Level: 10 Level 0/10000 (First-tier Ordinary Creature)]

…

[Imperial Soldier: Lakid]

[Level: 10 Level 0/10000 (First-tier Ordinary Creature)]

…

After a day of fighting, all of them had risen to level 10.

But due to the lack of Basic Power Hearts, Eliza’s experience was already full, and killing more monsters wouldn’t yield experience points.

Cao Xing mused to himself, “Looks like I need to exchange for a few Power Hearts at the Giant Dragon Store to advance them.”

“Otherwise, if we fight Ice Nest monsters next, those experience values would be wasted.”

So, Cao Xing glanced at his material reserves.

[Ice Glacier Fragment*8221]

[Ice Dragon Mark*27293]

…

“Not bad, with my current reserve of Ice Dragon Marks, I can exchange for 27 Basic Power Hearts.”

With this thought, Cao Xing directly opened the Giant Dragon Store and clicked on exchange.

The System Prompt appeared.

[Would you like to consume: Ice Dragon Mark*9000 to exchange for Basic Power Hearts*9.]

…

“Spending close to ten thousand Ice Dragon Marks at once—you’d have to slay dozens of Ice Nest monsters to get so many.”

“I hope tonight’s battle can replenish my losses.”

Though it pained him a bit, Cao Xing still clicked exchange.

The next moment, nine crimson crystals appeared in his backpack.

Then, Cao Xing distributed all these crystals.

Eliza held the crystal in her hand, her small mouth slightly open, exclaiming, “Lord, is this a reward for Eliza?”

Cao Xing nodded with a smile and said, “Indeed, today you all have proven yourselves through your actions.”

Hearing this, Eliza jumped up excitedly.

“Thank you, handsome and generous Lord!”

Along with the other Frost Archers, the Imperial Soldiers respectfully said, “Thank you for the gift, Lord!”

[Due to your generous gift, the loyalty of Territory Member: Eliza has increased, current loyalty: 92]

[Due to your generous gift, the loyalty of Territory Member: Lakid has increased, current loyalty: 84]

[Due to your…]

A series of system prompts appeared.

The loyalty of these people had increased by 6 to 10 points.

Eliza had already surpassed 90 loyalty.

Meanwhile, they simultaneously crushed the Power Crystals on the spot and absorbed the power within.

The next moment, several strong auras rose from their bodies.

And Cao Xing heard the notification of their successful advancement.

“Great, advancing from first-tier to second-tier doesn’t have much chance of failure.”

“With this, I have nine more second-tier warriors.”

Cao Xing’s confidence soared!

The newly joined giant, Putana, and dwarf, Harold, were both surprised at the advancing soldiers.

They understood the value of the Power Heart.

And for Cao Xing to produce so many at once surprised them with his generosity and resources.

Little Eliza, having advanced, clenched her small fist with excitement, “By the Moon God! I feel terrifyingly strong now!”

“I could knock my father down with one punch!”

“Haha! Father can’t discipline me anymore!”

Hearing this, Old Mel’s face turned instantly dark in the crowd.

He came directly over, gripped Eliza’s ear, and gave her two knocks on the head.

With the crisp sound,

Eliza cried out, covering her head, “Ah! Father, why are you here!?”

Old Mel said angrily, “Why am I here? You tell me why I’m here!”

“You just said I couldn’t discipline you and that you’d knock me down with one punch?”

“You’re really angering me!”

While saying this, Old Mel continued to knock on Eliza’s head.

The ‘bang bang bang’ sounds kept coming.

“Boohoo… Stop hitting… Stop hitting…”

“Father, please spare me…”

Although Eliza’s attributes were much higher than Old Mel’s, she didn’t dare to truly resist, and so she could only let Old Mel discipline her in front of everyone.

And the other subjects, seeing this scene, couldn’t help but stifle laughter.

At this moment, Eliza scanned the crowd and suddenly had a bright idea.

She ducked, escaped Old Mel’s control,

then quickly hid behind Cao Xing, clutching his arm and putting on a pitiful look, pleading.

“QAQ, Lord, save me!”

Cao Xing was amused and exasperated by this little girl.

So he said, “Old Master Mel, let’s let Eliza off the hook today. I’ll need her to fight later.”

In this territory, the person Old Mel respected the most was, of course, Cao Xing.

Hearing Cao Xing’s words, Old Mel nodded, then slightly bowed.

Seeing she had escaped a scolding, Eliza patted her little chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

At the same time, she glanced at Cao Xing’s side face, unconsciously with a hint of other emotions.

[Due to your protection of Eliza, her loyalty has increased, current loyalty: 96]