I opened an adventurer's guild in another world.

Just as Sally was about to have the guards teach Anno a lesson, another group of people suddenly walked over.

"An, Vice President Xue, what are you still doing here? I've been waiting for you at the tavern for a while!"

Tester walked over to Anno, then looked at Sally and feigned surprise, saying, "Isn't this Miss Sally from the Raphael family?"

"I heard your people violated the rules I set for the competition today? What's going on? Isn't this deliberately tarnishing the reputation of the Raphael family?"

Although the Raphael family was a very powerful viscount family, Tester was, after all, the third prince.

As the daughter of a viscount, Sally was certainly not as noble as Tester.

"Your Highness, the contestant who violated the rules today was expelled from the Raphael family two days ago for his misconduct."

This matter has nothing to do with our family.

Perhaps the Blood Wolf Knight had a private feud with that person.

"So it turns out it has no connection to the Raphael family. I knew it!"

Tester was no exception to Sally's aloof response.

He wasn't originally there to investigate this matter.

Not long after Sheila's death, someone relayed the news to Tester.

Tester came to ask Anno what was going on.

He only stepped in to help when he saw Anno being entangled by Sally.

Sally realized that Tester was intentionally supporting Anno, and her heart skipped a beat.

"Damn it, the Blood Wolf Knight is not only connected to Anno, but also to the Third Prince. What should we do now?"

The thought that even she couldn't easily touch the people behind Anno made Sally feel somewhat agitated.

After saying goodbye to Tester, she glanced at Sassi one last time.

To Sally's disappointment, Sasser, upon seeing this, haughtily raised her head.

Sarciel's inner thoughts: What future is there in following a viscount's daughter? My current master is connected to God!

Having followed Anno for so long, she had also learned some things about Philomena from Liz.

In addition, there's Anon's incredible ability.

Even if Sassi wanted to be with Sally, she wouldn't dare leave Anno's side.

If Anno is angered, she might become the next Asa who is called out for fresh air from time to time.

Upon arriving at the tavern, Tester immediately inquired about what had happened.

Regarding his grudge against Sally, Anno only mentioned that there had been some conflicts before, without revealing anything about Sassi.

Seeing that Anno didn't want to talk about it, Tester didn't press the matter, but simply said, "The current Viscount Raphael is a fifth-tier knight. Sally also has an older brother who is currently at the peak of the fourth tier."

Unlike Sally, his brother Tyrone's strength was entirely self-improved, and his power should not be underestimated.

If you encounter any difficulties with the Raphael family, mention my name, and I can mediate!

"The viscount's strength is actually really at the fifth rank, that's a high level?"

Anno thought of Renault.

Both were viscounts, but he was a weakling.

His daughter inherited Renault's management skills, but also his incompetent talent.

Tester scoffed and replied, "Strength and title aren't related!"

"That's true!" Anno nodded.

The title is hereditary, and it is very difficult to be promoted.

The cultivation talents of noble children vary greatly.

"I have another matter to discuss with you."

Tester glanced at the group of people and then said, "The top ten in the fourth tier will be decided this afternoon."

In the next two days, we will also finalize the top ten in the few remaining fifth and sixth tiers.

With that, the semi-finals are over.

After the final match, I will announce the champion's prize and how to win.

If any of the top ten players withdraw due to fear of going into battle, I will hold a revival tournament. Those eliminated in the semifinals can participate, and the winners can fill in.

Five days later, the top ten from the second to sixth tiers, a total of fifty people, will travel to Worengle with my Blade Legion to claim the title of the best in the world.

Anno, what do you think of my plan?

Anno pondered for a moment, then asked, "What's the situation at the border?"

"It's very tense. Although the garrison has killed tens of thousands of monsters, most of them were cannon fodder at the zero or first rank."

However, mid-level monsters occasionally appear in the cannon fodder legion, causing some casualties to the defenders.

According to intelligence, a large number of demons are gathering behind the Demon King's army.

Once they've probed Warrenger's troop deployment, they'll probably launch a major attack.

Moreover, I just received news that the identity of the general of this Demon King's army has been confirmed!

Anno asked curiously, "Who is it?"

Tester said with a grim expression, "The Lich King Sawyer Dijour, ranked third among the Seven Demon Generals!"

There were originally eight demon generals, but in the battle ten years ago, Truman, one of the eight demon generals, was killed by the sword saint of the Roland Empire.

"The Lich King!"

Upon hearing this name, Anuo, Xue Feibai, and the others were all taken aback.

Only Ruth, who had never experienced the Battle of Valckham, looked completely bewildered.

Liches are spellcasters who seek immortality.

Over the long years, they have studied various forms of necromancy.

Strength can no longer be simply judged by level.

Tester led the newly formed 10th Army of the Kingdom, numbering 3,000, against the remnants of the Demon Army's 7th Army, which was hiding in the Aiur Mountains.

The original intention was to annihilate the Demon King's Seventh Army.

It's also a good opportunity to train the troops.

With the strength of the 10th Army, it did indeed demonstrate a significant advantage on the battlefield.

But a level 22 lich appeared on the battlefield.

It single-handedly killed the level 25 warrior Asa, the level 25 mage Jonas, and hundreds of soldiers.

The unfinished sacrificial array that followed nearly wiped out all the remnants of the Kingdom's Tenth Army and the Demon Clan's Seventh Army.

This led to a minor undead calamity that threatened Val'kam in the south.

And now, the one eyeing the border city of Worngol is none other than the king of liches—Sawyer Dijour, the third-ranked of the seven demon generals under the Demon King.

Strength level eight or higher!

Anno frowned and asked, "Is the intelligence accurate?"

"It's definitely the Lich King! Behind those cannon fodder monster legions, there are densely packed undead creatures."

The mountains and fields are covered with skeletons and zombies, numbering close to 100,000, and the number is still increasing!

Where the undead army dwells, the curse spreads across the land.

Under the influence of the cursed earth, scouts were unable to conduct in-depth investigations.

But an undead army of this size could only be led by the Lich King!

Although most of the Lich King's army of 100,000 undead were of low level, there were also quite a few high-level liches, zombie kings, vampires, and bone dragons.

Moreover, when fighting against liches and undead, one's own people could turn into enemies at any time.

This is the most terrifying part.

"However, there's no need to worry too much. Holy Light magic is relatively effective against the undead. The intelligence has already reached the Holy Church, and the priests they sent to support Warrengel have arrived."

With a priest, you can use [Purify] to remove the [Infection] from the undead and the negative effects of the cursed earth.

"A sacred church!"

Anno thought of Pastor Smedley, whom he had met just a few days ago.

He thought for a moment and said, "If it's about fighting the undead, then we need to plan the competition carefully. Those who make it into the top ten are definitely the strongest among all the participants. If they are turned into undead and become the enemy, it would be a loss."

"Just as I thought. My plan is for lower-level professionals to avoid the main battlefield and instead search for infiltrated monsters in the mountains and forests near Worngol."

These monsters are not very strong.

A small portion of them were ordered to travel through the mountains into the Kingdom of Nigar and instigate the riots.

Most of them were deserters who had fled during the siege.

They dared not go back and could only hide in the mountains and forests.

Hunting these monsters is the competition event for lower-level participants.

As for the participants who reach the intermediate level, they will have to hunt monsters on the front lines.