System: Build My Own Territory Chapter 1298 - 342: Defend the City and Fight with Me (10K)

But for Boer, it was the best opportunity for a traveling merchant.

Lynn responded with a nod and stepped toward the outskirts of the town.

When Lynn walked past a set of red brick buildings, he arrived at the Lord’s Square.

The Lord’s Square was occupied by horse-drawn carriages, immediately catching Lynn’s eye.

Even though it was still quite distant.

Lynn could still see the carriages packed and bulging with goods.

Before he got closer to the carriages, Boer, standing at the edge of the caravan, had already seen Master Lynn approaching.

Boer did not hesitate and greeted him with large strides.

Boer wore a gentle smile and performed a merchant’s courtesy, speaking respectfully.

"Boer has met Master Lynn."

Observing the robust Boer, Lynn praised him.

"Mr. Boer, you look increasingly affluent..."

Hearing Master Lynn’s compliment, Boer quickly responded.

"Master Lynn, you flatter me."

"Boer’s success today is all thanks to your cultivation..."

"Otherwise, with some luck, Boer would still be that village traveling merchant."

"With bad luck, Boer would have already perished under the bandit corps’ attacks!"

Lynn nodded indifferently to acknowledge.

As Boer said.

It was because Lynn chose Boer to conduct the fine salt trade that Boer has what he has today.

But it was also because Boer possessed an honest and steady character, which led Lynn to choose him.

While Lynn achieved Boer’s success.

Boer also made significant contributions when Lynn most needed food and goods.

To be precise.

They complemented each other and worked together.

Seeing Master Lynn no longer speaking, Boer intelligently began his introduction.

"Master, this time Boer has brought you a large batch of high-quality leather!"

Hearing Boer speak with pride and confidence, Lynn’s eyebrows slightly raised.

"High-quality leather?"

Boer walked Lynn toward the caravan while explaining.

"Yes, Master Lynn."

"A merchant from the northern Siris Kingdom brought a large quantity of leather to Kakasong City!"

"According to my understanding, he originally intended to transport the leather on longships to Spirit Reef Port for sale."

"However!"

"His longship had not yet approached Spirit Reef Port when he discovered that a fierce war was taking place there!"

Lynn was just about to nod when something suddenly occurred to him.

"Spirit Reef Port? A fierce war is ongoing?"

Boer’s face was filled with seriousness, and he responded firmly.

"Yes, Master Lynn."

"Although it’s just the words of that merchant, Boer can confirm that he’s not lying."

"Because there were bloodstains on the edges of that merchant’s longship."

Lynn slightly frowned, attempting to inquire.

"You mean the war in Spirit Reef Port was so fierce that the river water there turned blood red?"

Boer nodded seriously and continued.

"Despite the widespread skirmishes happening everywhere in the Karedi Empire right now."

"The friction between the Duke of Red Dragon and Duke Cangyu, as well as the wars between other marquises and counts..."

"The only river capable of making a longship heading toward Spirit Reef Port flee from the flames of war must be the Rhine River."

Lynn nodded in agreement; Boer’s reasoning indeed made sense.

If what the merchant said is true...

Then.

The current Spirit Reef Port is experiencing its third siege defense event.

A siege battle so fierce that it turns the river water blood red...

Lynn understood.

To have such a scale.

Whether it’s the attacking side or the defending side, there must have been significant casualties!

But upon reflection, Lynn thought.

This was a good thing for him!

The more wars the Ducas Clan wages with other forces, the greater the price they’ll pay.

Mark Ducas would have less time and energy to manage the frontier territories of his marquisate.

Lynn further suspected.

If the Sword and Shield Corps of the Ducas Clan suffered too great a loss.

And their military strength weakened or drastically reduced.

Then the Ducas Clan would definitely lose the opportunity of gaining more benefits in this imperial authority war!

Furthermore, they might be abandoned by ’Spear of the Empire’ Mitchell!

A marquis that has lost its armed forces and military power.

For a prince aspiring to become the Emperor of the Empire, it would have no value.

Ultimately, the only value and role it can play is to have its controlled territory awarded to other Great Lords.

As a bargaining chip for winning over other Great Lords.

If it truly comes to this.

Then all the forces and lords within the Marquisate of Dukas will undergo a new reshuffle!

The manor lords and lords in the marquisate will pledge allegiance to the new Great Lord.

Or.

Refuse to submit, facing the military suppression from the new Great Lord.

Of course.

This is just Lynn’s current thought.

How could a marquis occupying vast territories and passing down through dozens of generations be so easily eradicated?

No one knows how long this imperial authority war will last.

But the longer it continues, the greater the damage to the Karedi Empire!

The residents cannot obtain a stable living environment, cannot perform stable work, naturally making it impossible to pay more taxes to the lord.

Farmers are assigned to the battlefield, participating in the war, leading to large areas of farmland becoming barren, resulting in less food available for consumption or market transactions.