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Reinforcements arrived, and the overwhelmed city defenses collapsed under the successive attacks of the army of Warcraft.

The bloody light soared into the sky and was clearly visible for dozens of miles around. Even those who have not studied magic can feel the strong elemental aura.

"Magic crystal mine!"

Governor Pierce said coldly.

The murderous look in his eyes had revealed his true inner thoughts. Viscount Autumn on the side was even more frightened and trembling.

Magic crystal mine, a strategic resource, is not something that a young viscount can possess. It's just a tiny magic crystal mine with low reserves.

But judging from the movement exposed in front of them, this is undoubtedly a large magic crystal mine. Viscount Autumn actually dared to hide and mine something that even a noble family like the Dalton family couldn't swallow.

What's more important is that this kind of private mining is not just a day or two, but may last for hundreds of years.

In order to cover up the mining activities, the county town was moved to the mine, and a magic circle was added to block the aura.

Obviously, Viscount Autumn also had great figures in his ancestors. This kind of skill is not something that an ordinary middle-class noble family can accomplish.

"Your Majesty the Governor, defeat the beast herd and deal with this problem later!"

Compared to Governor Pierce's anger, Hudson was much calmer.

The Koslow family has only been rising for a few days. If Viscount Autumn's ancestors hadn't been able to hide the magic crystal mine, this thing would have been carved up long ago, and it would not be his turn to get a share of the pie.

Now is the perfect time to expose it. Regardless of whether it is handed over to the kingdom or the nobles of the southeastern provinces join forces to conceal mining, Hudson can get a piece of the pie.

"good!"

He agreed, but deep down Governor Pierce was bleeding. Even if he discovered this magic crystal mine three to five years ago, he would not be so passive.

If two powers stand side by side, how can one dominate the world?

If looks could kill, Viscount Autumn would have been cut into pieces. This is not only undermining the kingdom, but also undermining the foundation of the Dalton family.

A large magic crystal mine is an important strategic resource for any major force.

The specific magic crystal reserves and quality are not known yet, but it can be seen from the movement at the scene that it is definitely unusual.

The mystery of why Blood Moon County is equipped with a large number of magic crystal cannons has now been solved. Guys who don't lack magic crystals can naturally spend them as much as they want.

"The entire army attacks, attacking the beasts from both front and rear!"

Following Hudson's order, a bloody battle broke out, and the cry of killing resounded throughout the world.

As a dragon knight, Hudson was forced to take the lead and be at the forefront of the team.

"Maxim, you idiot, don't be obsessed with fighting, get out of here quickly!"

Looking at the red dragon leading him straight towards the herd, Hudson looked angry. If it weren't for the fact that this guy was usually pretty average, he would have suspected that he was deliberately trying to trick his master.

Despite the scolding, the effect is still very good. The giant dragon rampaged through the beasts, making the already chaotic beasts even worse.

No matter how the three high-level monsters were commanded, they could not stop the beasts from becoming increasingly chaotic.

Taking advantage of the chaos in the beast herd, the human masters following behind immediately expanded this advantage and attempted to split the beast herd into two.

The three high-level magical beasts that were eager to try failed to charge forward after all. Without the cooperation of the beast group, just one eighth-level magic beast + two seventh-level magic beasts cannot defeat an adult dragon.

Perhaps realizing that the situation was over, the three leading wolf cubs quickly left the battlefield and headed straight for the Warcraft Mountains.

The trees fell and the hozens scattered. Without the command of high-level monsters, the herd quickly collapsed under the impact of the army.

Seeing this scene, Maxim, who was obsessed with money, became more and more eager to fight and chased after him.

The steady Hudson had left the red dragon's back and left the battlefield with Bear Stearns.

Although there are many monsters participating in the war, for the entire Blackstone Mountains, only a small part are coming now.

The highest-level monster that launched this beast tide was an eighth-level monster, which could not represent the Blackstone Mountains at all.

Hudson remembered that Bear Stearns said that there were ninth-level monsters entrenched deep in the Blackstone Mountains.

The current battle is nothing more than clearing out the monsters in the nearby area. If you go deep into the Black Rock Mountains, it will also be dangerous.

Of course, this danger is specific to Hudson. Maxim, who is rough-skinned and thick-bodied, can still outrun others even if he couldn't beat them in the past.

Among all races, dragons have the most balanced and top wave of talents. Regardless of speed, attack, defense, or land, sea and air combat, they are all at the top level.

There may be monsters that surpass them in one aspect, but no one can surpass them in all aspects.

Even Bear Stearns, which was carefully cultivated by Hudson, could only dominate on land. If he were to change the battlefield, he would be completely tortured by Maxim.

…

In a remote courtyard in Xueyue County, a white-haired old man cursed endlessly: "I can't survive this day!

Our business has just opened, and we encountered a rare beast tide in decades. This time we will definitely suffer losses.

…”

The girl in red on the side said with a smile: "Grandpa, you are possessed by the God of Mold. Wherever you go, something will happen!"

The speaker has no intention, but the listener has intention. The white-haired old man complained secretly in his heart. He was so busy doing things that he ignored the flaws he had exposed.

Although on the surface these things have nothing to do with the old man who was half dead in the grave, the nobles do not need evidence to do things.

Once they realize that every time something big happens, they and their group are there, they will take action directly.

It doesn't matter if the wrong one is arrested. It's just a few low-level businessmen. Who will stand up for them?

"Stop talking nonsense, we are all adults, why are you still so naughty!

I just haven't had good fortune recently. When I had good fortune in the past few years, I made a lot of money.

It seems that I need to find someone to marry you as soon as possible, otherwise I will be tortured to death by you sooner or later. "

The constant complaints on his lips and the kindness in his eyes could not be concealed.

As a cult, there are times of silence. During the orc invasion a few years ago, the Skull and Bones Society had settled down.

It's not that they have a big picture view, but that the financial backers behind the scenes don't let things happen. The cult organizations that could not understand the direction of the wind were all destroyed in the storm.

Once the major forces become ruthless, they can be found no matter how deep they hide.

Who makes this an extraordinary world?

If there are really no clues, there is a divination skill. Of course, the Holy See's great prophecy also has the same effect.

It is impossible to predict the future accurately, but it is not difficult to investigate the past. Unless a master takes action to disrupt the thread of fate, it will be difficult to fool him.

Just like the previous assassination of Caesar III, it was cut off from beginning to end. No matter how Alpha Kingdom investigated, it could not find a breakthrough.

These are the handiwork of top powerful forces. The Skull and Bones Society does not have such capabilities.

The old man was able to live smoothly until now, all thanks to his granddaughter's talent, which allowed him to avoid countless dangers.

"Grandpa, I don't want to get married, I want to..."

Before she finished speaking, the girl in red changed her face and said, "Grandpa, pack your things and leave quickly. If it's later, it'll be too late!"

"Guna, are you sure you don't feel wrong? There are monsters outside the city. Let's go out now..."

Before he could finish his words, a vision soared into the clouds. The old man couldn't help but exclaimed: "Magic crystal mine!"

It dawned on him in an instant. The news that Blood Moon County is located on a magic crystal mine has been exposed, which means that this place has become a place of right and wrong.

Will the nobles of the southeastern province safely hand over the magic crystal mine to the kingdom?

If these people don't want to hand it over, they can only block the information. As witnesses, I'm afraid they will never leave Blood Moon County in their lifetime.

House arrest is a trivial matter, but the key point is that these noble gentlemen still need to investigate everyone's identity, and their identities cannot withstand scrutiny.

Once a problem is discovered, it is considered a good idea to send it to mining, but it is more likely to die directly.

"Grandpa, don't worry about the magic crystal mines. They belong to the nobles, and they won't give you a single gold coin.

Someone just called for reinforcements. Judging from the movement, the defenders should start to counterattack now. The beasts outside are no match for the regular army, and their defeat is only a matter of time.

While the battlefield is in chaos, this is our last chance to leave. Otherwise, when the noble gentlemen react, they won't be able to leave!

Without further ado, I’m going to look for the little wolf. Hasn’t he nursed today? "

While she was talking, Guna had already taken out a wolf cub from the house. It's just that this young wolf is different from ordinary wolves. It looks more like a dog than a wolf.

The white hair is full of aristocratic temperament, and it can be seen at a glance that it is of noble origin.

That's right, it's another part of picking up World of Warcraft halfway. When their businessmen passed by the edge of the Blackstone Mountains, a mercenary group got into a fight with the wolves, and this little guy took advantage of the chaos and ran into Guna's carriage.

Seeing that the breed was extraordinary, they took it out and all the way to Bloody Moon County.

"What are you all doing in a daze? Hurry up and pack your things. You can't understand people!

Forget it, money is an external thing. Bring the essentials and don’t skip these goods. "

The old man said with a look of pain on his face.

After so many years, he has long been addicted to acting. Many times he was just a philistine small businessman, and even now he decided to give up his goods, which was really heartbreaking.

…

The sunlight spread all over the earth, reflecting the blood stains on the ground, making it look particularly scary. It's like taking people to hell, with the smell of killing everywhere.

The remains of broken arms all over the ground continue to tell the story of the cruelty of war. The polite vulture beasts kept wandering in the sky, but did not stop to grab food.

Destined to disappoint them, the workers hiding in the city have now come out to clean the battlefield.

The bones of our own people must be collected and buried by priests in accordance with the traditions of the Aslant continent.

Dead monsters and wild beasts are the best meat supplements. There is absolutely no reason to discard them. There is no room for them to get a share of the pie.

After counting the casualties, everyone looked unhappy. Just one beast wave still caused tens of thousands of casualties. Even though most of the casualties were serfs, it still hit everyone hard in the face.

The most miserable thing was the small nobles of Blood Moon County, who suffered heavy losses due to the scourge of the beast herd. Although Blood Moon County attracted firepower, five knights and one barony were still attacked by the beasts.

The castle was destroyed, not to mention the people inside. Most of the casualties were contributed by these six destroyed territories.

Hudson had no interest in the ownership of these territories. It doesn’t matter if there are survivors to inherit it, or it doesn’t matter if it is divided among others.

A land without a population has no love at all. Not to mention it’s an enclave, so getting it is a waste of resources.

The territory can be disputed, but the magic crystal mine cannot be given up. This thing is a rare item. It can be traded normally during normal times, but it will be difficult to obtain once it enters the war era.

In the entire Alpha Kingdom, a total of two large magic crystal mines, seven or eight medium-sized magic crystal mines, and dozens of tiny magic crystal veins have been discovered.

The magic crystal mine in Blood Moon County is the third large-scale magic crystal mine in the Kingdom and the only large-scale magic crystal mine in the southeastern province.

For Hudson, this is the only magic crystal mine he can reach. If I make a mistake in the past, I don’t know when the next time will be.

"The beast tide has ended. The remaining monsters have retreated to the Blackstone Mountains. The threat has been eliminated. Now let's talk about the aftermath first.

In addition to resuming the construction of the Blood Moon Defense Line as soon as possible, what should we do with the destroyed territories? How to deal with the aftermath of the magic crystal mine incident? "

After speaking, Hudson turned his attention to Governor Pierce. The war is over, and the right to speak has shifted again.

If there was no magic crystal mine, it wouldn't matter who would chair the aftermath meeting. But if there is no reality, the Dalton family will definitely not give up the dominance at this moment.

"Earl Hudson is right. The aftermath should indeed be put on the agenda. Viscount Autumn, don't you want to say something?"

As soon as Governor Pierce finished speaking, everyone's eyes focused on Viscount Autumn. Hiding the magic crystal mine is a serious crime. Now that it is exposed, you will have to shed your skin even if you don't die.

"My Lord Governor, please forgive me! I really don't want to do this..."

When the reason came to his lips, he swallowed it back. As the owner of Blood Moon County, they put the county city on the mine as a cover. To say that they didn't know that someone was secretly mining would be an insult to everyone's intelligence.

Although these things were all done by our ancestors. His generation is just continuing the tradition of its ancestors, so it is hard to escape the blame.

"snort!"

"You must be very clear about the crime of secretly hiding and secretly mining magic crystal mines. Whether it was done by you or your ancestors, the result will be the same.

According to the rules of the kingdom, if you report a magic crystal mine as a lord, you will receive 20% of the mining proceeds. Unfortunately, people are not willing to accept it.

Calculating the construction time of Blood Moon County, you may have stolen the mineral veins for hundreds of years. No one can protect you from such a big thing! "

He spoke loudly, but Hudson knew that Governor Pierce no longer had the intention to kill.

Although Viscount Autumn deserves to die, the Southeast Province does not have the right to execute a fiefdom viscount and must report to the Kingdom's Noble Council for approval.

Once the charges were laid, the news about the magic crystal mine was exposed. When the time comes, the kingdom will take over the magic crystal mine and return it to the central government, and everyone will get nothing.

Even if Viscount Autumn is let go, it will not be easy to keep the magic crystal mine. The vision ahead can be seen for dozens of miles, and there are so many people who know about it that it is only a matter of time before the secret is leaked.

“My Lord Governor, I am willing to take the blame and perform meritorious service!

Make meritorious deeds!

Earl Hudson, please do me a favor!

…”

In the blink of an eye, Viscount Autumn begged all the powerful nobles present. In order to preserve the family inheritance and save his life, he also fought hard.