I opened an adventurer's guild in another world.

While Leopold and the others were having a meeting, Anno had already left Monissa and rushed back to Iron Castle with Silverm.

Because of Galakh, a ninth-tier [Godwalker], Anno was very cautious on his way back.

Fortunately, we did not encounter any danger along the way.

After a month of hard work by the dwarves, the destroyed Iron Fortress has been mostly rebuilt.

Upon returning to Iron Fortress, Anno immediately summoned the current heads of the three major families and relayed Galakh's information to them.

Kim, Austin, and Augusger listened to the information Anno was giving them, their pupils contracting.

Even a Tier 6 [Godwalker] can reduce Iron Fortress to ruins.

If it were a ninth-tier [Godwalker], it probably could destroy the Steel Fortress with a single blow.

Furthermore, Anno's intelligence indicates that there are at least two ninth-tier [Godwalkers]!

"No, this information must be transmitted to Sagunto as soon as possible!"

Kim said with a serious expression, "We must do everything we can to tell the royal city."

A ninth-tier being is invincible, whether for Kim or Sagunto.

Before the enemy launches an attack, we must do everything we can to get reinforcements to come and support us.

"Just in case, the residents of the city also need to evacuate!"

Anno advised, "Leopold has descended as a ninth-rank being, and he will definitely come to Iron Fortress. If we stay here, the dwarves in the city will be in danger."

Kim and the other two fell silent upon hearing this.

Everyone had been busy for almost a month, and just when their destroyed home was about to be repaired, they were told that a powerful enemy was attacking, and they had to abandon their home again.

"withdraw!"

Augusg gritted his teeth and said, "A house can be rebuilt. But a person is truly gone!"

"This enemy is stronger than we imagined. Immediately issue the order to send the people closer to the heart of the dwarf kingdom."

Austin immediately summoned his subordinates and began issuing orders.

The evacuation of the entire city is not something that can be done in a short time.

Many of the dwarves who were building walls, moving bricks, and repairing houses were still somewhat bewildered when they heard the order.

Upon hearing that Iron Fortress might be attacked by a ninth-tier powerhouse, many dwarves immediately obeyed orders, went home to pack their belongings and supplies, and followed commands to evacuate Iron Fortress.

Many people couldn't stop their tears when they left.

Some elderly dwarves petitioned Kim and his companions to stay with Iron Keep.

"President, please come with me somewhere!"

Kim hurried over to Anno and led her into the reception room.

A magnificent knight outfit was displayed on a shelf in the center of the living room.

The entire suit of armor is predominantly black, with red magical patterns etched on it.

It has many parts: boots, greaves, knee pads, chest armor, back armor, gauntlets, arm armor, a lightweight right shoulder armor, a heavy left shoulder armor, a neck armor, a one-piece helmet, a small round shield, and a magic cloak that is black on the outside and red on the inside.

"This is the payment Austin received for hiring the Guild Master: a mid-tier magic knight set. This armor is crafted from rare black gold, making it extremely hard. Moreover, the etched magic patterns on it can slightly reduce magic damage."

As he spoke, Kim walked up to the magnificent armor and pointed to the center of the helmet's brow, the center of the breastplate, the center of the shield, and the left and right hand gauntlets, saying, "These five places are inlaid with various rare gems, which can provide different functions."

Anno watched while listening to Kim's explanation.

The red gem, about the size of a fingernail, on the helmet has a "Cleansing Mind" effect, which can enhance resistance to illusion magic.

The blue gem on the breastplate has a weight reduction effect, which works through the magical runes on the armor to reduce the overall weight of the armor.

The yellow gem on the shield has a [tremor] effect, which can deflect the power of the opponent's attack through its own vibration.

The black gems on the left and right gauntlets have a [Power Boost] effect, which can slightly increase strength.

"As for weapons, I know the guild master doesn't like using spears, so I specially commissioned this one-handed longsword for you!"

Kim opened a sword case on the table, inside which lay a longsword that looked like a work of art.

"This weapon is a fusion of your previous magical weapon and Leopold's weapon, with the addition of the teeth of the Ice Crocodile and the Two-Headed Giant Lizard, as well as other parts."

By embedding gems with the ability to amplify magic power, ice-type magic damage can be created by inputting magic power.

It is also inlaid with "sharp" gemstones, greatly enhancing the blade's sharpness; personally tested, it cuts through iron like mud!

Whoosh!

Anno drew his longsword from its sheath, then pulled out the magical weapon he was currently using and slashed at the former with force.

Clang!

After a crisp sound, the weapon Anno was using broke in two.

Seeing a purple gem inlaid on each side of the handle, Anno couldn't help but pour magic into it and walk towards the door.

"cut!"

boom!

A tremendous roar.

Where the sword's edge swept, an ice spike rose up, stretching five meters in distance.

Five meters away, a boulder had been frozen into a huge block of ice, radiating a chilling aura.

This attack cost Anno 10000 mana points, equivalent to a weaker sixth-tier spell.

In other words, even someone who hasn't learned sixth-tier magic can unleash an attack with the power of a sixth-tier spell by wielding this weapon and consuming 10000 mana!

"That's amazing!"

Anno held the sword upright in front of him and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

"That's right, this sword was meticulously crafted by our Ernest family's most skilled blacksmith over half a month, and then handed over to the Claymont family behind Osgers to inlay gems. It was completed two days ago as a magical weapon!"

Although limited by materials, it is only a mid-tier weapon, but its overall effect is comparable to a slightly inferior high-tier magical weapon.

"President, please name this weapon!"

"Naming it?"

Anno looked at the ice spikes on the ground and asked, "Is this sword a fusion of the teeth of the Frost Crocodile and the Two-Headed Giant Lizard?"

Kim nodded and said, "That's right, that's why it has ice attribute attacks!"

"In that case, let's call it Frost Fang!"

Whoosh whoosh!

Anno twirled his sword with a flourish, sheathed Frostfang, and returned to the living room to change into a new knight's set.

Thanks to the inlaid [weight reduction] gems, the entire suit of armor, though appearing heavy, felt just right to Anno.

Because the right hand is used for attacking, the right shoulder armor is lighter.

The heavy left shoulder armor can be used as a shield to block attacks in critical moments.

In short, Anno really likes this armor.

"Guild Master, there are three more mid-tier magic sets in this storage ring."

Kim was a little embarrassed when she talked about it.

After all, Anno had previously ordered 35 sets.

In the end, they searched high and low but only managed to collect three sets.

After all, most of their inventory consists of equipment used by dwarves.

Anno bought it to use for summoned creatures.

Apart from the general-purpose type, none of the others are suitable.

In the end, the three families could only put together three sets.

Two sets for warriors, one set for mages.

Anno glanced at it, then summoned the two strongest humanoid Bone Commanders and a lich to wear.

"What's the fare?"

"Three million gold coins will do!"

Kim said a number that couldn't be lower than it could possibly be.

Even disregarding the current market conditions, just considering the cost, a full set of warrior gear costs around one million gold coins.

Although the magic set has fewer parts, it requires the inlaying of various gems, making it more expensive than two warrior sets.

However, Anno has saved Iron Fortress several times, and today he risked his life to bring back information about the ninth-tier [Godwalker]—Anno's return to deliver the message could be blocked by the [Godwalker], so it is very dangerous.

So Kim and the others were willing to sell to Anno at a loss.

At current market prices, three sets of equipment would cost at least six million gold coins.

Upon hearing Kim's price, Anno took out a stiff money bag from his storage ring and tossed it over. The bag was full of large-denomination gold cards that could be exchanged for gold coins.

Kim opened the money bag and counted the money; the total amount in the gold cards inside was five million gold coins.

"Lord Anno..."

"We'll be working together in the future, and I don't want you to be worrying about making a living before then!"

After saying that, Anno left the living room.

After getting dressed, Anno fastened the Frost Fang to his waist, temporarily stored the shield in his storage ring, flipped over and straddled Sassil. The moment he put on his helmet and visor, he truly looked like a knight who worshipped the god of knights!

As Kim watched Anno's departing figure, he silently thought to himself, "Lord Anno, the friendship between you and the three great families of Iron Fortress will be stronger than the hardest forging material!"