Edge of the Apocalypse

Sure enough, within a few days, news of the extermination of the rebel organization came from Lil 'Dragon Fort and Wales Ridge. Alan wasn't surprised at all. It would be strange if Lamo couldn't do that. Because of this matter, the two Patriarchs who were originally detained were also executed as a warning to the entire empire. Lamar temporarily stayed at Lil 'Dragon Fort to deal with the aftermath.

Lil 'Dragon Castle was naturally a castle. It was a defensive fortress built at a traffic junction, and it was a very strategic throat area. As for the city that surrounded Lil 'Dragon Fort, it was only an incidental building to the castle. As the city grew larger and larger, the city wall grew wider and wider, and it grew farther and farther away from the castle. When a city that could accommodate 100,000 people was built, it was named after Earth Dragon Fort. The city of Lil 'Dragon Fort wasn't very big in the empire. In fact, there weren't many true imperial residents who settled here. Most of the people living in the city were mercenaries, merchants, workers, and so on from all over the country. These people were mobile and did not have the habit of settling down for a long time, which was why it was so easy for the rebel army to sneak in.

Lil 'Dragon Fort was originally entrusted to a general, but during Ramo's stay, it was clear that the real owner was a general from Demoic Ring City, not a small general. Therefore, when a few land vehicles stopped in front of the castle gate, their subordinates reported that these land vehicles did not have any obvious signs and lacked identification. However, the general still waved his hand and let them in. It was only because his subordinates had also sent him an invitation letter signed by Ramo.

In a rather bright hall in the castle, Ramo personally received these guests. There weren't many guests. There were only five or six people. Everyone wore cloaks that covered their entire bodies, and even their heads were covered with hats. Apart from exposing their hands, nothing else was exposed to the air. Lamo looked at them and clapped his hands. There were a few rumors in the hall, but the Dark Shadow Army killers hiding in the shadows were also transferred away by Lamo. Originally, with their skill, they wouldn't make any noise at all. Naturally, they were doing this to calm the hearts of those guests. After closing the door of the hall, Lamar coughed dryly and said, "Well, my lords, I can guarantee that there won't be any other spies here, and the one in Demoic Ring City won't know that not only are you alive, but you've also arrived at Lil 'Dragon Fort."

The leader immediately took off his hat, revealing a flushed face. He angrily pointed at Ramo and said, "This is different from what we agreed. Ramo, you actually executed my son!"

"Don't get excited, Lord Bailuo. With your ability, it's not a big deal to have seven or eight sons anyway. Besides, if you don't kill your son, how do you want me to trust the one in Demoic Ring City and get everyone out of death row? You know, I took a big risk in order to get you out of here." Ramo flicked his fingers.

Behind him was another skinny Baltic old man who took off his hat. His eyes were grayish white without eyes and emitted a dense aura. The old man put his hand on his companion's arm and said, "Lord Lamur is right. Byron, don't be impulsive. The most important thing now is how to pull that kid Allen off the throne. As long as this is done, any kind of sacrifice is acceptable."

These two were the Black Ice Clan's Clan Head, Geron, and Red Flame's Clan Leader, Bai Luo. They were supposed to be dead people, but now, they were standing in the main hall of Lil 'Dragon Fort. Naturally, the only person capable of doing all of this was the Hidden Demon Ramo. Ramo clapped his hands and said, "Lord Grom is absolutely right. Compared to a Throne, this little sacrifice is nothing."

"I thought Lord Ramo was all for that human kid. I didn't expect Lord Ramo to agree to our invitation." Grom snorted.

'"Look at what you said. I have served His Majesty for more than a century. Now that the throne has fallen into the hands of an outsider, I am also worried for you. His Majesty's property will naturally have to be inherited by his bloodline. What does it look like for an outsider to take it? Am I right?"

Barrow shouted, "Cut the crap, General Lamar. I have to get to the front. There's only a deal between us. As for trust, I'm sorry, I won't believe you."

"Of course, of course. I also feel that a purely trading relationship would make things easier. Then, let's talk about the next move?"

"Before that, I want to hear the general's offer." Gerald said in a deep voice.

Lamar shrugged and said, "Lord Grom is indeed a schemer. If I don't play my trump card, you won't be at ease. Alright, then I'll tell you. After I help you get the throne, I want all the land south of Demoic Ring City!"

The hall fell silent.

Bai Luo's chest rose and fell, and he wanted to say something. '"Don't you think Lord Ramo is too greedy? You're going to take half of the empire and be the richest territory in a flash. What good would that do us? We've got the throne, but we've only got the barren land that has been ravaged by war in the east." Ge Long stopped him and said in a low voice, "Don't you think that's too greedy?"

"No, no, no." Ramo shook his head and said, "You can't say that, Lord Gronn." If you want to take a long-term view, you might as well think about it. If it weren't for me, you would be able to stand here and bargain with me now. If it weren't for my help, you would have been able to seize the throne. That's right. Although the eastern cities are not as wealthy as the southern ones, don't forget that the soldiers there are the best at fighting. With the tyrannical army in your hands, what are you afraid of? Besides, Dobia signed an armistice with us, and it won't be long before the east becomes as wealthy as the south. "Lastly, even if I want the territory of the Southern Front, I will recognize the ruling power of the empire and raise the tax rate by another 30%. I wonder if this shows my sincerity?"

Barrow shouted, "No, even so, you still took too much."

"If it weren't for me, don't you believe that you wouldn't even be able to get half of the empire's territory? I wonder if Lord Bailuo would want to gamble?" Lamo sneered.

Bai Luo wanted to say more, but Ge Long stopped him. '"I don't know what Lord Ramo's plan is, but I don't need to remind you that it's going to be hard to take down that one." Grom said straightforwardly.

"Of course it's not easy. If it was simple, you don't need to look for me. I wouldn't have offered such a large price." '"Don't worry, everyone will know in the future that working with me is worth it." Lamar laughed.

In the evening, a few land vehicles left Lil 'Dragon Castle. On a land vehicle, Bailuo snorted, "Old man, do you really want to agree to Ramo? That bastard is taking advantage of the fire to rob us. We don't need to cooperate with him at all."