After formally signing an employment agreement with Sage Jiangyue as an external technical consultant, Aarons finally decided on his future course of action.

"We don't have enough resources and manpower, so it's unlikely that we can directly win over citizens from all over the country. So I plan to focus on those contestants with powerful backers and kick them out first."

Those contestants who were supported by the Duke, Marquis, and Prince definitely had more resources than those self-made honorary nobles. And these people were most likely to be the imperial spies who murdered the old Marquis' family and had an affair with Cardia.

"If there really are such noble people who are both talented and popular, and who are dedicated to serving the people, I wouldn't mind helping them seize territory."

If there really were someone with a pure noble heart, Aarons would be willing to help them.

After all, this world is not a dark forest where you have to fight to the death to survive. The more friends you have, the better. Even if you only cooperate because of common interests, there is nothing wrong with that.

Of course, if anyone dares to plot against me, he must pay the price.

"It seems that you have found your goal, young master. So you should also consider the issue of manpower allocation, right?"

"...Yeah, we don't have enough manpower."

According to the rules, each player can bring five servants who are responsible for fighting, but the only people Aarons can choose are Karin and Xia Ye.

Although the two little guys, Els and Mary, do have some talent, they cannot be considered combat-ready right now.

"Although the two of us can guarantee your personal safety, you still need a strong fighter who can move freely."

"That's right, Master... I tested myself before. If I want to launch an attack that can kill a Level 4 expert, I need to charge my psychic energy continuously for at least one day through the home pipeline."

"It consumes too much electricity! Oh no, it consumes too much spiritual energy!"

Karin can indeed easily crush ordinary fighting spirit warriors and magicians when she is full of energy, but since she is the first person to directly manipulate spiritual power to fight, the problem of consumption cannot be easily solved.

According to Xia Ye's estimation, Karin's body can store up to one ton of spiritual energy released by the magic source stone. This amount of spiritual energy is actually enough to release three level five magics.

——The so-called three axes are roughly the same concept.

"So if we rely on ourselves to deal with other players' servants, our efficiency will definitely not be guaranteed."

"The problem is where can I find the right people? Mercenaries are not allowed to be hired casually now. Even if I call that bastard Kuran back, it won't work, right?"

This thorny problem made the three of them a little worried, and Aarons took out the rule book and read it over and over again, and could only come up with an idea that was not easy to operate.

"It seems that we can only deal with one or two contestants first, and then see if their servants are willing to come."

……

After experiencing various ups and downs, the battle for Zhengrong finally officially began the day after the press conference.

Many players left Moti City and began looking for a new place to settle down, while others watched the situation and waited for the best opportunity for their actions.

All in all, almost everyone has started to take action...except Aarons who hasn't figured out a solution yet.

"I have no choice but to go to the City Office and ask Director Chen if he has any suggestions."

Since there was no good solution for one person, Aarons chose to seek help from others.

——Being weak is not scary. What is scary is being weak but not knowing it.

"There should be no danger in Moti City. Miss Karin and I will not follow you."

"There are still Royal Guards patrolling outside, don't worry."

Aarons didn't think that anyone would dare to attack him in this city, so he walked out of the Marquis's Mansion alone.

——However, just as he walked out of the gate of the courtyard, he saw a figure in black tights flying from the other side of the street, tumbling and landing at his feet.

"But... Damn it, you useless Marquis!"

For some reason, the man who was lying on the ground and twitching suddenly started to curse at Aarons. But as soon as he finished cursing, he foamed at the mouth, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted.

"…What is this?"

At this time, a clear sound of air vibration suddenly came from one end of the street. The sound was just like the motorcycle engine that Aarons often heard in his previous life. The roaring exhaust noise even made people feel a little palpitating.

Then, a wind magic motorcycle without wheels really drove over from where the sound came from, made a graceful turn, and stopped not far in front of Aarons.

"Good morning, Lord Marquis."

The person who suddenly appeared in this unexpected way was a strange person who looked somewhat subtly familiar.

The black-and-gold-studded waisted knight's dress has a distinct curve at the chest, and the matching tight pants and high-heeled boots also highlight her slender figure. Her platinum-gold hair, shining in the sun, is tied into a bunch behind her neck, exuding a free and capable temperament.

However, this person's clothes were painted with the Marquis's coat of arms, and he was wearing a rather strange mask on his face.

"I am the servant that I just applied to register under your name today. Please give me your instructions as you wish. Ah, and this person has been lurking near your house. I suspect he wants to assassinate you, so I took care of him in advance."

The elegant and clear female voice and tone were not blocked by the mask that completely covered her face, but Aarons' face was now full of shock and dullness.

"What's the matter, Marquis? Do you have any questions?"

"Of course I have a problem..."

Aarons, who didn't know what to say, stretched out his hand tremblingly, and finally pointed at the woman who was leaning against the motorcycle in a cool manner and seemed to have no intention of concealing her identity.

"——What are you doing, Princess!"

——Even if he had never seen the princess before, Aarons would not make a mistake in recognizing her.

Why a squire? The rules don't say that a contestant can't be a squire after he or she retires!

She actually found the loophole in the rules in just one day, and personally verified the legality of doing so!

The problem is, how dare you, a princess, end up like this? If something goes wrong, no one can take the responsibility!

"Your Highness? Did the Marquis recognize the wrong person? My name is Liya, and I am an ordinary person who admires your personal charm and volunteered to be your attendant."

“Ordinary people…?”

"Oh, by the way, Lord Marquis, are you going out now? I can give you a ride."

What? Are you kidding me? Are you planning to continue the performance?

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