Chapter 408 - 231: Inheritance (Part 3)

"Alright, my Lord, I will notify them immediately."

Gang Le nodded and turned to convey the order.

Luo De lightly squeezed with his legs, signaling Night Fury to move forward.

After taking two steps, Luo De looked at Vivian on the side,

"Later, write another letter to the lord of Ice Breath Hills, telling him to hold on no matter what."

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Night falls.

Ice Breath Hills.

In the hall of the Lord Manor of Ice Breath Town, the flickering fire from the fireplace.

The scent of pine resin mixed with smoke warded off the chill of the night.

The silver-haired Camille stood silently in front of the table, gazing at the map.

The deep brown leather armor was finely cut, fitting her shoulders and waistline, outlining a tight and powerful physique.

Her handsome face, tinged with a cold aura, played with the delicate arrows in her hand.

"Miss, you should leave quickly!"

Butler Ku Lun stood in front of her, his hunched figure wrapped in a heavy fur robe, his voice pleading,

"Including your guards and the militia, we only have fifty-four people in total!"

The butler clenched his hands tightly, trying hard to persuade:

"Even if we count all the men in town, it’s just over two hundred people, nowhere near enough to stop those ferocious lizardmen!"

"Then count the women in as well."

Camille’s voice was crisp, imbued with defiance,

"Ku Lun, don’t underestimate me."

Camille slowly lifted her head, her gaze resolute,

"Don’t forget, my mother gave birth to me while besieged by wolves!"

Camille casually flung an arrow, hitting the target ahead with a ’clang’,

"My first cry faced the fangs of starving wolves!"

"The ferocity of those beasts doesn’t scare me!"

"My Lord!"

Ku Lun’s lips trembled, his eyes full of helplessness,

"Back then wasn’t like now!"

"You aren’t yet in such dire straits! These despicable people of the desert aren’t worth risking your life to protect!"

Ku Lun tried hard to persuade: "Even though you’re an illegitimate child, the Marquis loves your mother the most. If you were harmed, he would be very sad!"

"Don’t worry, as long as you are willing to go home, you will surely receive a fertile territory!"

"Precisely because of my father’s love, I must protect my territory here!"

Camille’s voice was firm,

"To uphold the honor of the Moon Lake Clan!"

She turned around, back to Ku Lun, raising her hand to stop the conversation,

"Ku Lun, enough talk."

Camille’s tone carried a serious command,

"Go and prepare supplies now! Arrows, stones, long spears, as many as possible!"

Ku Lun looked at Camille’s back, his shoulders slumping, eyes full of worry.

But the Lord was resolute, and Ku Lun could only sigh deeply, nodding helplessly,

"Yes, my Lord!"

With that, the butler leaned on his cane, leaving the hall step by step to arrange things.

The hall was silent for a moment, with only the crackling of the flames.

Not long after, Camille’s knight pushed open the door and entered, bowing and smiling slightly,

"Judging from Ku Lun’s expression, I guess your decision hasn’t changed."

He leaned against the door frame, his tone relaxed yet respectful.

"Still holding Ice Breath Town."

Camille turned her head, glancing at the knight, her mouth slightly upturned.

"Are you also going to persuade me to be a deserter, Dost?"

Camille’s voice carried a teasing tone.

"Of course not,"

Knight Dost quickly waved his hand, standing straight,

"But if the town is breached, I will ensure you’re the first to leave."

"Protecting your safety is my duty."

Camille snorted lightly, waving her hand.

"Have you found the lizardmen’s whereabouts?"

Dost nodded, the smile on his face faded.

"Yes, my Lord."

Dost took two steps forward, looking at the map on the table, pointing northeast.

"The scouting team discovered traces they left here, monitoring the situation at all times."

Dost paused, adding: "The message from the Baron of Black Pine Ridge is accurate, these lizardmen are indeed hunting various life forms."

Camille squinted her eyes, her gaze settling on the map.

"According to plan, prohibit anyone from going out, and set traps all around the outskirts of the town."

"No matter what, we have to strike those lizardmen hard!"

Her mouth curved into a cold smile, her eyes burning with the will to fight.

"Let them know, the women of the Moon Lake Clan are not to be trifled with!"

"Yes, my Lord!"

Dost nodded forcefully, then turned and withdrew.

Only Camille remained, she sighed deeply, collapsing into a chair uncontrollably.

"Being a lord is really not easy."

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With Camille’s determined decision to resist, the entire small town of Ice Breath plunged into busyness.

Everyone swung into action, digging trenches, moving stones, and setting spiked traps around the town.

The trees on the surrounding slopes were all chopped down, turned into sharpened stakes inside deep pits.

Despite Camille’s strict prohibition against spreading the news about the lizardmen, only saying it was to prevent an alien race invasion.

But under such a grandiose action, some perceptive residents sensed something unusual, packed their belongings, attempting to flee at night.

Camille had anticipated this.

Her guard team had been lying in wait, capturing all the escapees.

All escapees were without exception executed, their properties confiscated and distributed to the actively preparing soldiers.

This action made everyone realize that something major might happen in the town.

But Camille’s iron hand intimidated everyone, leaving nobody daring to act rashly.

Staying might still hold hope, but escaping would definitely lead to being hanged on the gallows.

Everyone could only console themselves, as long as the lord hasn’t left.

It should be fine, right?

And to stabilize morale, Camille supervised the training of farmers and slaves in the barracks during the day and patrolled at night.

Three days passed this way.

On the fourth morning, Camille was inspecting the training field.

Knight Dost came hurriedly, followed by a travel-worn figure.