Sorcery Monarch

Chapter 170: Inspection Squad

Chapter 170: Inspection Squad

That night, many of the captured adventurers, assassins, and spies were specially transported back to Bay Territory.

The experienced Old John personally interrogated them thoroughly this time.

With Matthew's full support, these adventurers, who hadn't been given much importance, quickly spilled everything they knew.

Elio, observing from the side, looked conflicted. When Old John washed his hands and came out, she hesitantly asked:

"If they truly intend to make a move against us, will Lord Matthew declare war?"

War—a terrifying word.

Thinking about the family she fled from, Elio fell silent.

Old John, with a cold smirk and full confidence, replied with the words Lord Matthew often used:

"If they dare to act, we might even have to give them some credit."

"But using such disgusting tricks? There's no way they'll start a full-blown conflict."

"According to the rules of the Netheril Empire, nobles can't fight one another directly unless two great families are willing to fight to the death."

"Just report this intelligence to Lord Matthew. He'll make the final decision. We can't decide for him."

Nearby, Felie blinked and couldn't bear to look at the screaming fools being interrogated.

She was about to comfort Elio but noticed that Elio's face had grown determined.

"To protect the territory and our home, even if war comes, I won't be afraid!"

It was only after coming to Bay Territory that Elio truly understood.

Fear was useless. Defending your home with like-minded people was the path she sought.

The care she received in Bay Territory, the hope for a peaceful and prosperous future, fueled Elio's desire to grow stronger through training.

Felie hadn't expected it, but before she could speak, Elio had already broken free of her own mental shackles.

"Alright, take this information with you and let's report it to Lord Matthew."

"We thought we were doing well, but it turns out we missed a lot of issues."

Old John gritted his teeth angrily as he said this.

His family was on their way to Bay Territory, so his resolve to deal with their enemies was stronger than ever.

The two women followed Old John into the lord's manor.

They could sense that the captain had brought them along for a specific reason or purpose.

Ever since moving in, Matthew hadn't done much to expand or renovate the not-so-spacious lord's manor.

He only used some materials and time to reinforce the outer structure.

Ensuring that it wouldn't be easily destroyed by something like a "Fireball Spell."

Many areas of the manor were equipped with detection, alarm, and trap arrays.

The personnel deployment was also crucial.

Over 50 heavily armored infantry soldiers and another 50 elite guards patrolled the manor in three shifts.

Elio observed all of this but didn't sense anything out of place.