Unfortunately, nothing was found in the end.

A moment later, Marquis Cold Blade waved his hand, his tone indifferent, "Forget it, we don't have time to think about this now."

"No matter how powerful Luo De is, he can't threaten us."

Marquis Cold Blade stood up, his voice firm, "Don't waste too much energy on him."

"Alright."

Lady Rose nodded her head in response, but she felt a slight unease in her heart and asked, "What's the matter, Marquis?"

"The Empire's summons for war has arrived."

Marquis Cold Blade's voice was low, with a hint of gravity, "The disadvantage on the western front is too great, and the Empire orders all nobility to gather their armies and form an allied force."

"Yes, recently there have been many refugees fleeing from that side, as well as deserters."

Lady Rose furrowed her brow slightly and said, "Among them are many deserters from the Western Alliance, all new recruits, seemingly conscripted by force."

"Heh, those barbarians of the Western Alliance seem like they're possessed by evil spirits, launching frenzied attacks; I truly don't know what they want."

Marquis Cold Blade shook his head slightly, unable to fathom the true intentions of the Western Alliance.

Regardless of where winter is, it is never a good time to wage war, which in the eyes of Marquis Cold Blade is very foolish.

"The Empire requires me to provide a thousand soldiers, ten knights, and personally lead the troops."

"A thousand soldiers? And you have to go personally?"

Lady Rose widened her eyes, her voice involuntarily rising.

She stepped forward, a bit worried, "Can't you not go? Find an excuse, or... let your eldest daughter lead in your place?"

"The Empire has already appointed me as the commander of the Northern Province Noble Alliance Army."

Marquis Cold Blade turned around and stared at Lady Rose with burning eyes, "This is an opportunity."

"The Empire is using me, but am I not also using it?"

"In this war, I can come into contact with all the nobles of the Northern Province and directly command them."

"If I can seize this opportunity..."

Marquis Cold Blade's face was serious as he spoke slowly, "Perhaps the Cold Blade Clan can take another step forward."

"While I'm not here, you draw all the forces together, send more people to watch Border City and the castle."

Marquis Cold Blade advised Lady Rose, "The Empire's war summons forbids internal conflict, but it's inevitable someone might make clandestine moves."

Lady Rose immediately nodded, her tone firm, "Yes, my Marquis, rest assured."

Lady Rose's eyes flashed with cunning, "I'll keep an eye on everyone, including your sons."

Marquis Cold Blade said nothing, and nodded solemnly,

"And my brothers and sisters."

In fact, Marquis Cold Blade wasn't very worried about the other nobles of the Northern Province; after all, he was the most powerful here.

Unless several Counts joined forces, no one would dare to intentionally cause him trouble.

Instead, the internal affairs of the Cold Blade Clan were most worth paying attention to.

Marquis Cold Blade was well aware that his three sons and two daughters were all troublemakers.

The first child of Marquis Cold Blade was a daughter, and the second was a son.

The siblings had been secretly competing against each other.

Marquis Cold Blade didn't want them causing chaos in the territory while he was away.

"Perhaps you should take them all with you."

Lady Rose suggested.

Marquis Cold Blade nodded, "Hmm, I'll consider it."

Lady Rose smiled slightly, leaning against Marquis Cold Blade, her tone suddenly becoming gentle, "You'll be leaving soon, so stay a few more days."

"Of course, why else would I come to you?"

Marquis Cold Blade wrapped his arms around Lady Rose, "If I weren't worried about leaving no one in charge here, I'd take you with me."

As he finished speaking, Marquis Cold Blade pushed Lady Rose onto the recliner.

The flames in the fireplace danced, casting blurred shadows of the two, as if foretelling the storm about to arrive.

...

...

The various nobles of the Northern Province gradually received the Empire's summons for war, a message sweeping across the land like a storm.

Including the Hawk Territory.

However, the summons for Hawk Territory was sent not only to Eagle Town but also to Hawkeye Manor.

Baron Halon had been wondering how to respond to the summons, and this directly gave him the opportunity.

He immediately began assembling his army, mobilizing all those in the territory who could participate in the war.

Knight Frank followed Baron Halon to battle, while his wife Olaya stayed behind at the manor.

All the nobles were gathering their armies, plunging the entire Northern Province into a state of tense war preparation.

Marching in the northern winter was not a simple matter, posing a severe test for every lord.

Besides preparing armor, they also had to prepare thick, warm fur coats.

At the same time, they had to carry thin clothes and food for fighting in the south.

The great nobles providing hundreds of soldiers needed several carts just for supplies, while the small lords banded together to prepare for traveling together to the city designated by Commander Marquis Cold Blade.

Of course, not every noble responded enthusiastically to the Empire's call, instead handling it perfunctorily.

Especially some small nobles, who would conscript the old, weak, sick, and disabled as new soldiers to respond to the summons.

They left their elite troops to protect their territories and properties.

They would also have their sons or knights go to battle in their place, while they hid in their territories, continuing to enjoy a leisurely life.

The Empire's war summons also reached the Northern Wasteland.

Tucson, watching through the Eagle Eye, saw the patrol squad followed by knights, who were the messengers for the war summons.

The Empire's messengers naturally could not be neglected.

Luo De invited them to the manor hall, with Durant and Lawrence accompanying them.

The messenger appeared to be a knight, clad in the Empire's standard armor and carrying a sword, bearing a golden badge on his chest symbolizing authority.

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