"drive!"

A group of people left the Adventurer's Guild in the royal city on war horses.

One group, led by Xue Feibai, headed towards the adventurer's hut in the forest near the royal city, with the destination being Valkham.

As for the other part, they are the presidents of the major branches.

Their next task was to expand the Adventurer's Guild madly to various locations in the kingdom according to the plan that Annuo had previously made.

In all the four regions of the country, any village or town with a population of more than 2,000 must establish a branch.

At this time, the only people who were hostile to Annuo were the nobles in the western region.

But Anno sent out [Investigators].

If any noble dares to hinder the expansion of the guild, the [Investigator] will warn them.

"What if the warning is ineffective?"

When Steinbeck asked this question before, Anno directly handed Steinbeck a list that Tester had given him.

"These people are from the descendants of some noble factions, and they are willing to pledge allegiance to Tester."

Steinbeck glanced at the list and quietly left the meeting room.

Although Anno did not say it explicitly, the instructions were very clear.

If warnings are ineffective, force them to 'abdicate' and let the person who protects Tester inherit the title.

What?

The person on the list is not the first heir?

As long as the person in front cannot inherit the title, won’t the order be passed down?

Considering the current strength of the [Investigator], this is not a difficult task.

The most important thing is that the assassination of nobles will not be disliked by the royal family.

Because... this was originally Test's commission!

During the time that Annuo was away, Tester discovered that although the nobles of the aristocratic faction realized that the situation was hopeless, they were still unwilling to cooperate.

All the policies he prepared would always be delayed for various reasons when they reached those people's territories.

This made Tester extremely angry.

If it weren't for the sea clan causing trouble and Annuo's absence, Tester would have taken action long ago.

After all, Tester is also one of the shareholders of the guild.

This time, we can take advantage of the expansion of the Adventurer's Guild to get rid of all those who are in the way.

If the kingdom wants to truly develop, it must get rid of all the parasites in its body!

…

The Western Territory was originally a relatively rich place.

The territory of Karabok is the second richest place in the West - the first place is the territory of the Kingdom's Grand Duke Priss Potter.

There are abundant resources here.

The output of wood, mines, herbs, and grains are among the best in the kingdom.

But the residents of the kingdom living here are still very poor.

Ultimately, it was because of Count Karabok's incompetent rule.

I heard that when the first Earl of Karabok was still a royalist, he governed very well.

It’s just that future generations have lost themselves in the luxurious life.

Later, it directly became an aristocratic faction.

If Viscount Renault, the previous lord of Valkham, were allowed to come, this place could even become the commercial center of the kingdom.

However, at this time, Count Karabok was lying on the sofa in the hall of the castle, his face pale.

Several maids nearby knelt on the ground, huddled together, looking at the body parts on the ground in horror!

He has just seen off a guest.

The other person was tall and burly, wrapped in bandages and wearing a black hooded cloak.

The Adventurer's Guild's logo is tattooed on his chest.

Count Karabok did not recognize this outfit at first.

But his guard captain told him when he was still alive that this was the uniform of the Adventurer's Guild [Investigators].

The other party came to tell him that the Adventurer's Guild was about to establish twenty-three Adventurer's Guilds in the territory of Karabok, and asked him not to hinder it.

Who is he, Karabok?

The Earl of the West!

The person in front of him didn't even show his true face when he saw him.

Look down on him!

Too arrogant!

Even though the captain of the guard said that the [Investigator] is not easy to mess with.

Karabek still ordered his guards to kill the other party on the grounds that the other party only had one person.

He has already thought of a plan for what to do next.

Even if An Nuo pursues the responsibility later, he can say that he thought the man was a thief and killed him by mistake!

Who made the [Investigator] wear all black and look so shameful?

He just didn't believe that Annuo could do anything to him, a count.

Under Karabok's command, the soldiers in the castle rushed forward one by one.

One after another... one after another...

In the end, even the captain of the guard who had escaped for several hundred meters was caught up and fell into the hands of that monster!

The remaining dozen or so soldiers finally became frightened and dared not continue the attack.

Count Karabok realized that his title had no deterrent effect on the [Investigator] at all!

The half-dragon Andre did not kill him. He just repeated his previous request and then left!

“These bastards!”

Karabok shouted at the surviving soldiers: "Go and ask Lord Priss for help. I want the Duke to seek justice for me!"

…

Karabok didn't know it at this time, but almost all the noble lords in the West Territory had been visited by the [Investigator].

Including Prince Potter, the Duke!

Steinbeck came to see Price in person.

Although he had just entered the seventh level, Annuo secretly sent Buck and Castin over.

Anno's level is now 43, and the two summons are also the same level.

Priss is only a level 43 archmage.

After being injured by Annuo in the capital before, he almost fell down.

After that, he returned to the territory to recuperate.

Tester asked him to go and support Valkham, but the old man made excuses, saying he was not feeling well, and was reluctant to go.

When Steinbeck went there, he found that even at his old age, Priss was still bullying the maids in the courtyard!

Like Karabok, Priss was furious when he heard Steinbeck's intention.

Good job, Anno.

I won't bother you anymore, but you actually have ideas about my territory.

Allowing an Adventurer's Guild to open in your own territory is like bringing the wolf home, isn't that?

If there is any movement on my side in the future, won’t Annuo receive the news immediately?

reject!

Not only refuse, but also get back at the situation.

But Steinbeck did not come here alone.

When Buck, wrapped in a black robe, revealed the magical fluctuations on his body, Priss instantly stopped his own attack.

"That's what's going on. Our people are already on their way here. They will arrive at His Excellency the Duke's territory in a few days. I hope the Potter family will cooperate with the establishment of the guild!"

After saying this, Steinbeck rode away on his horse!

After walking for a distance, Buck and Castin looked at each other and returned to the Duke's Castle.

When Anno came here, he said that if the Duke was not happy, there was no need to stay!

In fact, Annuo sent Castin from the Void Clan over there, having already guessed Priss's reaction.

Anyway, the current kingdom does not need an eighth-level fighter like him.

When Buck met the Duke, he found that the [Mark] on the other party was still there.

This makes assassination easier!

…

A few days later, Tester, who was handling government affairs, received an urgent intelligence.

The kingdom’s level 43 archmage, Grand Duke Priss of Porter.

He committed suicide at home three days ago!

The Potter family believed that it was a time of war and decided to hold a simple funeral.

Tester took a deep breath, patted his forehead with his right hand, and said, "He was stabbed three times in the back. Suicide?"