Chapter 124: Going All Out
Patting his forehead, Matthew looked at Yaya's incredibly dazzling stats and said sourly, as if he had just eaten several lemons:
"Is this the power to change fate?"
"Not only can she change her class, but she can also gain my abilities through the life contract..."
"Tch, I want that too!"
No exaggeration—Yaya, now a Level 1 Arcanist, could be considered the strongest beginner-level professional!
Her challenge rating had already reached 13+!
This meant that only a well-equipped, well-trained, and highly coordinated high-level party could stand a chance against Yaya!
Although it had cost him dearly, the results left Matthew extremely satisfied!
Not to mention that Yaya, having completed her class transformation, had undergone a crucial metamorphosis.
From now on, like Matthew, she could continuously strengthen herself through studying and researching magic.
She was no longer bound by the limitations of time and bloodline!
What delighted Matthew even more was that Yaya could acquire his spellcasting abilities through their life contract!
This included the all-important Illusion Clone!
Matthew couldn't help but smile.
Just like he could send his illusion clone out for adventures and battles, Yaya could now do the same!
With this in mind, Matthew waved at the now-larger Yaya and whispered in her ear:
"Try casting Illusion Clone!"
Even though Yaya hadn't fully grasped the basics of arcane magic, she could instinctively cast the spell.
Three seconds later.
Two Yayas were staring wide-eyed at each other!
"Huh?" x2.
The little one curiously examined her identical clone, glancing left and right.
Licking his lips with envy, Matthew looked at the night sky outside and led Yaya out.
Matthew went straight to find Butler Ralph, who was sweating profusely as he practiced his martial skills.
Noticing Matthew's arrival, the sharp-minded Ralph immediately stopped what he was doing.
If it wasn't for something of great importance, the lord wouldn't disrupt his usual schedule.
If it wasn't a problem in Troll Valley, then it must be an issue with Adam Smith.
Pleased with Ralph's keen instincts, Matthew glanced at the "Battle-Hardened Veteran" feat on Ralph's stat panel, then spoke directly:
"Adam Smith's group is about to encounter danger. We need to gather our forces and head out to support them."
Nodding silently, Butler Ralph hesitated for a moment before decisively saying:
"Then we should issue an emergency task and mobilize the adventurers!"
Giving Ralph an approving look, Matthew nodded without hesitation and said expectantly:
"After all, soldiers are raised for a thousand days to be used in a single moment. Offer the adventurers a highly paid escort mission!"
If they're going to risk their lives, they might as well do it for me!
Glancing subtly at the lord, Ralph then turned and left, heading toward the Adventurer's Hall.
"The lord has clearly been planning all along—nurturing our own strength while using adventurers to advance his cause!"
Half an hour later.
In the Adventurer's Halls of Bay Village, the Logging Camp, and Troll Valley Camp, a task appeared that shocked all adventurers:
"Emergency! 100,000 gold bounty!"
"All adventurers are eligible to join!"
"Mission details: Territory defense mission!"
"Mission objective: Join the special operations unit, follow combat orders, and defeat the enemy!"
"Mission duration: 10 days!"
"Mission reward: All adventurers who join the special operations unit, follow combat orders, and engage the enemy will receive 100 gold coins and 10 contribution points!"
"Additional reward: Kill enemies to earn corresponding gold and contribution points!"
"Note: Any adventurer who does not accept the mission is prohibited from leaving the camp for 10 days. Violators will forfeit all contribution points!"
This announcement immediately caught the interest and attention of all the adventurers.
The adventurers quickly pieced it together.
"Bay Territory is under attack?"
"The lord is really rich!"
"Generous is more like it! Throwing out 100,000 gold coins, my goodness!"
"What kind of enemy could it be? Trolls from deep within the Dark Forest?"
"No way, the trolls on the outskirts have mostly been cleared out. You'd have to go 10 kilometers to either side to find more trolls."
"Troll Valley only has two entrances, and the deeper one is already being monitored..."
"Since adventurers are banned from going out, it's likely that the enemy is human..."
"Does that mean it's a bandit group?"
"Are you kidding? What bandit group has that kind of strength?"
"So, who is it then?"
"Doesn't matter who it is; I'm definitely taking this mission. One job could cover half a year's income!"
"Exactly, we can't let Alice's team snatch up all the good stuff..."
"I'm signing up too. It's rare to find such a generous territory, and I'm going to help defend it at all costs!"
"That's right, cutting off our income is like killing our parents—let's fight them!"
"..."
For various reasons, the adventurers became highly enthusiastic and rushed to sign up.
The vast majority of adventurers were more than willing to fight for Bay Territory!
The generous rewards were secondary; mostly, they couldn't stand the idea of someone attacking their territory.
That's not okay!
An excited Butler Ralph quickly reported this heartening news to Matthew.
Matthew wasn't surprised and smiled brightly before turning to say:
"We have three days!"
"Notify all non-combat personnel in the arms factories to start working in shifts, producing military supplies at full capacity!"
"Make sure they get plenty of overtime pay!"
"Also, inform everyone and make this situation widely known!"
"Everyone doing their part is the best support for the territory!"
"..."
Seeing the confident smile on Matthew's face, Butler Ralph and Angela exchanged glances, both seeing unparalleled confidence and determination in each other's eyes.
They would fully support the lord in defeating any invaders, sparing no effort to defend the territory!
Since the battle was inevitable, they would go all out!
Soon, the scouts received their orders and began posting announcements in every public bulletin board around town.
They also called out loudly: "The emergency order has been announced! Everyone can follow the battle updates on the daily bulletin!"
"Do not panic! Do your job well, and we will surely win!"
The clear voice spread throughout Bay Territory.
After the initial commotion, everyone in Bay Territory quickly settled down.
So what if it's a fight?
We're going to win anyway!