I opened an adventurer's guild in another world.

"Anno, do you think my choice was right?"

Tester stood by the window, gazing at the dilapidated scene across the Gazelle River, and said in a heavy tone.

At this point, Lymens had already signed the "Gazor River Pact" with the Lich King.

After ensuring Worengel's relative safety, they returned to the capital ahead of schedule.

Both sides' seventh-tier units cannot cross the Gazelle River, but they can defend their respective areas.

If enemy troops cross the Gaza River, Tier 7 units can certainly attack the invading forces.

In the following period, the two sides' troops will at most engage in small-scale battles near the Gaza River.

"Isn't this His Majesty's choice?"

Anno patted Tester on the shoulder.

Lemons hinted at this almost constantly throughout the meeting.

Tester's gaze gradually hardened, then he let out a deep breath, a smile appearing on his face, and said to Anno in a relaxed tone, "Once the contract is signed, it's time to pay your reward."

Anno gave an awkward laugh and replied, "What reward? The mission failed."

Before the battle began, Tester gave Anno a hero-level quest.

The mission itself involves assisting the defending forces in defeating the invading undead army and achieving victory!

The kingdom will bear the costs of the war, and upon success, the kingdom will award the title of Hero of the Defender of the Nation and the title of Baron of the Kingdom!

But now, with half the city lost, how can there be any victory?

"No, no, no, destroying the weapons of war, repelling a large number of Tier 6 undead, helping the Blade Legion repel the undead army, and supporting the entire front—you've already exceeded expectations!"

Tester placed a hand on Anno's shoulder and said, "Once we return to the capital, I will report to my father and have you chosen for a hero's title, granted the title of baron, and given a fiefdom!"

Seeing Tester's serious expression, Anno said helplessly, "I'm an adventurer, you know the definition of an adventurer—someone who might be away for a long time at any moment. Even if you gave me a territory, I wouldn't have the time or energy to manage it!"

"That's simple. You can let someone else manage the territory, like your wife."

Tester raised an eyebrow at Anno and said, "I know you're not married yet. Once you become a nobleman, you'll be eligible for marriage alliances with other nobles. I have a younger sister named Selena, who is beautiful, kind-hearted, gentle, virtuous, and skilled in both literature and martial arts—the perfect wife and mother..."

"Stop!" Anno crossed his arms, speechless. "Aren't you afraid I'll go back and tell Selena if you keep promoting your sister like this?"

Tester paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, "We're brothers who've fought side by side, I trust you wouldn't betray me. Besides, I'm doing this for Selena's own good!"

Tester and Selena were children of the same princess, and the two had a very good relationship.

"It seems that Selena doesn't hold much of a place in Anno's heart."

That's true. This guy has two succubus subordinates and a group of beauties like Lü Yan and Liu Rongrong by his side. I guess his beauty is no longer enough to seduce Anno.

"After returning to the capital, I need to tell Selena to get closer to Anno."

Distracted by Anno, Tester didn't continue the conversation. Instead, he left with Anno to deal with the aftermath.

Military matters and adventurer affairs will keep Anno and Tester busy for a while.

After Anno left, he had Xue Feibai and the others gather the surviving adventurers in the square.

It has been nine days since we arrived in Volengol from the royal city.

For the first six days, the monster attacks were small-scale and posed no real threat.

The lack of monsters to kill during those days caused considerable anxiety among the contestants of "Number One Under Heaven".

On the seventh day, an army of 30,000 demons attacked the city, even breaching the city walls and storming into the city.

Although the legions inside the city managed to drive them out in time, the undead legions began their siege that very night and, with the help of [High-Level Cursed Earth], quickly seized control of the northern city wall area.

On the eighth night, which was last night, the undead army launched another attack on the city.

The fighting continued until this morning.

After the arrival of the Guardian Warrior Lymens, the Pact of the Gathos was signed with the Lich King.

After the war ended, Volengol was split into North and South cities—the South city remained in the hands of the Kingdom of Nigar, while the North was occupied by the undead legion.

This war was also named the Battle of the Gazelles!

The war lasted nine days, during which the Kingdom of Nigard deployed 110,000 soldiers in Volengol.

Only about 42,000 people survived.

Of the more than two thousand adventurers, twelve hundred survived.

If the adventurers weren't following the Blade Legion, and if the Blade Legion didn't have Anno's summons, this number would probably be half again!

A rough estimate suggests that the number of monsters killed exceeded 50,000.

At least 100,000 undead were eliminated—most of whom were humans who had died and transformed into undead.

After several days of intense battles, the adventurers now look somewhat disheveled.

Many of the people's clothes and equipment were tattered and covered in bloodstains.

The cuts on the armor, the nicks in the weapons, and the scars left by wounds healed by holy light magic all indicate that the adventurers had experienced a very fierce battle.

The vast majority of adventurers who survived had experienced more than three battles.

Almost everyone's abilities have improved significantly.

Some of the more formidable adventurers even surpassed their original rank in strength.

Among them, the contestants who won the "Number One in the World" competition were the ones who improved their skills the most.

Those who excel on the battlefield are noticed by other adventurers and soldiers.

Once everyone had gathered, Anno stood on a high platform and called out loudly to the crowd, "Adventurers, thank you for your hard work!"

"Roar~~~!"

The news of the ceasefire had spread, and the adventurers knew that they were basically out of the picture.

The adventurers were filled with pride at being able to help the army defend against the infamous undead legion's attack.

The soldiers of the Sharp Blade Legion who were watching nearby applauded generously.

Seeing this, Anno clenched his right fist, with the tiger's mouth facing his heart, and saluted the soldiers around him in the military salute of the Kingdom of Nigal.

The adventurers followed Anno in paying their respects to the soldiers.

Although soldiers wear excellent equipment provided by the state and receive free skills training from military instructors, their social standing is higher than that of civilians, mercenaries, adventurers, and merchants.

But when the country is at war, they are also the first to rush to the front lines and fight.

After several days of fighting, the adventurers present and many soldiers of the Blade Legion had forged life-or-death bonds.

Both sides expressed their respect.

Then, everyone turned their attention to Anno on the high platform.

For adventurers, there is now something even more important.

That is the title of "Number One in the World" and "Monster Hunter"—who will it fall into?

Although in war, there is simply no time or energy to collect spoils.

But the improvement in strength is the best evidence for hunting monsters!

"The contestant for 'Number One in the World,' step forward!"

As Anno's voice faded, more than thirty figures walked to the front of the square.