Starting With an SSS-Rank Swordsmanship Talent

In the next three days, House Harrison became even more aggressive. They no longer bothered to hide their motives and they made it clear that they wanted to destroy House Keller thoroughly.

They sent out their troops to seize control of House Keller's shops and storage facilities. They even captured and imprisoned the employees of those establishments. This greatly infuriated many people, but no one dared to voice their anger because they were afraid of offending a behemoth like House Harrison.

At this moment, Anton Keller gathered his troops in an attempt to save the captured employees.

"My lord, you should think this through. It's obvious that this is a trap!" Warrick warned Anton with a grave look.

Anton stubbornly shook his head. "I understand your concerns, Sir Warrick, but those people trusted me. How could I let them suffer at the hands of those bastards?! I must go there even if it means sending myself over in exchange for the release of my people!"

The old man's words resonated deeply in everyone's hearts. The people of House Keller stared at him with reverence. This was the reason why they chose to follow this old man despite his common origins.

Warrick let out a faint smile.

He is just like his grandson…

"How do you expect to save those people with a hundred troops? Don't tell me that you have already planned to exchange yourself from the start?" Warrick sent him a deep look.

The people of House Keller were shocked to hear this. They immediately voiced their disagreements.

"My lord, is this true?"

"You shouldn't put yourself in danger, my lord! I'm sure our people will understand!"

"My lord, your safety is more important! Let's think of another way to save them!"

Anton Keller remained firm in his decision. He shook his head and responded. "I have made up my mind. We must depart at once!"

Some people tried to convince him, but Anton Keller stepped out of the mansion without hesitation.

Everyone had no choice but to follow the old man.

Outside the mansion were the soldiers of House Keller. There were a hundred and fifty-five of them, a sizable number for a merchant family's army. There were also three Elite Knights and twelve Knights. The rest were Knight Apprentices and ordinary warriors. Their army was quite formidable, but compared to House Harrison, they were still far weaker.

Looking at the warriors standing before him, Anton Keller felt proud. These were the people he had trained for decades.

"Bring me my horse!" He commanded with a flourish.

He might not be a warrior, but he knew how to ride a horse.

A moment later, a servant brought the old man's mount which was a rare breed of steed that had mana in its veins. Although it wasn't a monster, it was still more powerful than ordinary horses.

After putting on his battle armor, Anton Keller expertly climbed onto his horse.

Just as he was about to issue the command to march, a voice drifted into his ears.

"My lord, please wait!"

Anton Keller turned his head and saw Warrick leading a hundred warriors from House Silversword.

"We will follow you, but I don't plan on giving you to the enemies. Our job is to protect you and we will do just that."

Warrick sent the old man a deep look.

"If you truly want to save those people, then we can only do it using the most basic way."

Anton Keller was shaken when he realized what he was talking about. "You don't mean…"

"That's right… We will save those people by force!" Warrick's calm voice echoed.

"That is!" Anton Keller frowned. Warrick's suggestion would lead to casualties and it was something that he didn't wish to see. However, he also knew that Warrick wouldn't allow him to throw himself over to the enemy's side.

Anton Keller silently ruminated about the situation.

Including Sir Warrick's soldiers, we have more than two hundred warriors on our side. This should be enough to hold back the enemies while we save those employees.

The old man quickly formulated a plan and after almost ten minutes of silence, he finally opened his mouth. "I have a plan. Let's talk we march to House Harrison's estate."

Hearing this, Warrick nodded. "Yes, my lord!"

With that, more than two hundred and fifty warriors departed. The pedestrians immediately vacated the road when they saw the marching army.

They could tell at a glance that a major battle was about to take place in Copperglade.

"They are warriors of House Keller!"

"Are they finally planning to retaliate?"

"Looks like there will be a fierce battle between both houses…"

Some of the residents expressed their worry, while others were excited to see both giants fight.

"That is the plan. What do you think, Sir Warrick? You can tell me your thoughts if you have a better suggestion."

Anton knew that they couldn't win against House Harrison so he didn't plan for an all-out brawl.

Warrick became silent upon hearing the old man's plan. It was definitely the best strategy for them, but it also carried some risks.

"Alright. We will try to hold them as long as we can, but we must send Sir Fredrinn to save the captured employees. I have confidence in his abilities." Warrick voiced his opinion. House Keller's Elite Knights were not particularly strong. They had some name in Copperglade, but compared to Fredrinn, they still had a long way to go.

Anton Keller furrowed his eyebrows. He had seen Fredrinn among Warrick's troops. The man had gained some fame after the orc subjugation and people even respectfully called him the 'Steel Bastion' because of his formidable defensive abilities.

"If it's the famous Steel Bastion, then I can rest assured. Very well, let's do that." He gave his approval.

In a few hours of marching, they finally caught a glimpse of House Harrison's estate from the distance.

Everyone steeled their hearts as they approached the enemy territory.