Merchant From Earth in the Magical World-Chapter 539 - 379 - Challenge Letter_1

When Lord Yan Xing and Lady Hibel's engagement was officially announced by the Lord's Mansion of the Eternal Domain, the people of the domain spontaneously held various celebrations. Fireworks lasted from day to night, then back to day again.

Although Yan Xing had not implemented a nobility system in the Eternal Domain, this deeply rooted tradition still significantly influenced the public's values. The concepts of family lineage and loyalty were not things that could be eradicated within one or two generations.

As the Eternal Domain grew stronger, Lord Yan Xing's marriage had become an increasingly popular topic of discussion among the people. Everyone hoped Lord Yan Xing would establish a family soon. They believed that with offspring and a lineage, the Eternal Domain could continue to thrive under the leadership of a continuous family line. However, Lord Yan Xing had long seemed indifferent to his own marital affairs. He was arguably the only person in the world who didn't care about his own marriage.

Now that Lord Yan Xing had suddenly announced his intention to marry Miss Hibel, it eased a major concern for all the subjects and allies of the Eternal Domain. Lady Hibel came from a noble background, possessing excellent character and beautiful looks. After the death of Count Theodore, she became the current Countess Theodore. All her qualities met the standards for the Lady of the Eternal Domain, making her the perfect candidate in the minds of the people.

Moreover, the future of the Eternal Domain and Nuta City would merge into one city, just like the engagement of Lord Yan Xing and Miss Hibel. The Eternal Domain held not only the present but also the future.

In the following days, even Yan Xing noticed a significant increase in the efficiency of the Lord's Mansion's work and a remarkable surge in the army's morale.

After all, a wedding is a happy affair.

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The rainy season in Wildwind Highlands gradually passed, and after more than two months of calm, the world became tumultuous once again.

The war before the rainy season had caused a drastic shift in military power between the Thunder Coalition and the Cloud Coalition. The Cloud Coalition's internal problems were becoming increasingly severe, undermining their governance structure. Meanwhile, the Thunder Coalition was resolving its internal issues, gradually unifying and consolidating its power.

During the rainy season, Duke Anderson led and participated in an assassination attempt on Yan Xing, which ultimately failed. Duke Anderson died. Although his strength was not among the greatest within the Cloud Coalition, he was a pivotal figure linking the Coalition and Cloud Tower. His death significantly worsened the Coalition's already dire situation.

The barbarians, facing Snow Elves who were once again reinforcing the border, hesitated whether to abandon Highland City and withdraw their elite troops there to defend their homeland.

After Cloud Tower helped quell the rebellion, the Gryphon Heart Empire fell into a state of shock. It lacked food and supplies, and uncertainty reigned over who remained loyal to the Empire.

Cloud Tower had accumulated wealth for hundreds of years, only to squander it in two years of war. When the Tower Mages began to limit the supply of resources, they realized they were truly at a life-or-death moment. The Council of Elders stopped their quarreling and swiftly passed a resolution for the Tower Mages to fully commit to the war. If they didn't fight with all their might now, they might soon have no chance to fight at all.

The arrival of a large number of Tower Mages at Highland City finally stabilized the crumbling morale within the Cloud Coalition.

The ultimate battle!

Cloud Tower issued a challenge to Thunderous Swamp. Abandoning plots and strategies, both sides would bring their strongest heroes and armies for an honorable and faith-based fair fight, emulating their ancestors—a battle of solely swords and magic.

However, Yan Xing, the representative of Thunderous Swamp, did not respond to this declaration of war. Instead, he, along with Queen Karol of the Kingdom of Silvermane and several dozen noble families, issued a joint appeal. They urged the Imperial Emperor of the Gryphon Heart Empire to abdicate and downgrade his title to King. The Thunder Coalition would guarantee the safety of the Gryphon Heart family and their possessions. All human noble domains under the Cloud Coalition would be granted amnesty if they withdrew from the Coalition and ended their hostility with the Thunder Coalition.

Yan Xing and Karol releasing this declaration at such a time took everyone by surprise. The Kingdom of Silvermane was now just one step away from causing the Gryphon Heart Empire's complete collapse. Their army could march in and seize the Empire's entire territory, thereby completing the unification of the human-controlled regions. Karol could potentially become a female emperor in human history—and one who established a new Empire at that. Having come this far, why not take that one last step?

Yet, after this world announcement was released, the effect was tremendous.

Firstly, the noble families that had hitched their wagon to the Cloud Coalition immediately declared their withdrawal from the Coalition, ending their hostilities with the Thunder Coalition. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Then, within the Gryphon Heart Empire, numerous nobles declared independence, and the empire's territory rapidly shrunk to just the capital region. The Imperial Emperor of the Gryphon Heart Empire became an isolated figure. He was constantly at risk of being betrayed, his head potentially presented to the Thunder Coalition as a token of submission.

Ten days after Yan Xing and Karol's joint declaration, the Imperial Emperor of Gryphon Heart declared himself the King of Gryphon Heart. He announced his withdrawal from the Cloud Coalition and ended the hostilities with the Thunder Coalition.

The glorious Gryphon Heart Empire, which had lasted for hundreds of years, was now over.

The number of human nations and noble domains surged by over a hundred.

With its major southern enemies gone, the Kingdom of Silvermane marshaled its main forces northward, positioning its army on the border with the barbaric lands.

Karol also flew to the Eternal Domain on an airship. There, she discussed battle plans against the Orcs with Yan Xing and Erelado, who had already arrived.

"It's been a long time since I've been to Wildwind Highlands," Karol said, standing on the balcony of Yan Xing's office and gazing at the uniquely styled, bustling city. "The wind is especially comfortable after the rainy season… Hmm, I see skeletons walking on the streets outside."