Chapter 34

The Iota Kingdom's army, which had entered the battle, was like wolves set loose among a flock of sheep.

"Ha ha ha! You weaklings!"

"Where do you think you're running?"

"I'll make you pay for underestimating us!"

Thanks to the physical training and military drills received from the legendary instructor Spooner, the Iota Kingdom's army had become incredibly powerful.

S-rank hero Spooner's special skill <Elite Training> boosted the soldiers' combat power by about 20%, leading to significant improvements both physically and tactically.

Moreover, the Bentham and Seoden fiefdom armies were already exhausted from the battle that had just taken place, so they were no match for the energetic Iota Kingdom's army.

Even if they had fought at 100% condition, the Iota Kingdom's army would have been superior, and in such a tactically disadvantageous situation, the battle wouldn't even have been possible.

"Do not harm those who surrender! But show no mercy to those who resist!"

Camille rode her horse, leading the Iota Kingdom's army.

The Iota Kingdom's army, riding the momentum, swept away the Bentham and Seoden fiefdom armies, showcasing their combat power.

[Notice: Experience increased!]

[Notice: Experience increased!]

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[Notice: Experience increased!]

The more the Iota Kingdom's army performed, the more Auto's experience increased.

[Notice: Level up!]

[Notice: Reached level 54!]

[Notice: Reached level 55!]

[Notice: Reached level 56!]

In <Fiefdom War>, players grow as their nation or fiefdom expands, wins battles, or develops.

However, Auto was not satisfied with just this level up.

'I need to fight too.'

Auto drew the mace imbued with Kairos' soul.

Fighting alongside the soldiers was always one of the best ways to level up!

Auto was not one to miss such a good opportunity.

Perhaps sensing Auto's resolve?

Rumble!

The mace vibrated strongly.

- Oh! Kid! Ready for a fight?

'I am.'

- Go! I'll lend you my power! It's a good time to get some action!

'Let's go.'

Auto rushed into the battlefield, swinging the mace at the enemies.

Thud!

"Aaah!!"

Thud!

"Ow!"

Thud!

"Keh!"

One shot, one kill!

The enemies hit by the mace screamed and fell, never to rise again.

The destructive power of the mace was so immense that a single hit was enough to cause instant death.

Even knights were no exception.

"Die!"

The knight who charged at Auto was wearing full plate armor, but that didn't save him from instant death.

Crash!

"Aaaah!"

The mace crushed the armor so easily that the knight's chest was completely shattered.

[Notice: Experience increased!]

[Notice: Experience increased!]

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[Notice: Experience increased!]

The more enemies fell to the mace, the more experience Auto gained.

[Notice: Reached level 57!]

[Notice: Reached level 58!]

[Notice: Reached level 59!]

[Notice: Reached level 60!]

Auto's level kept rising.

Auto, feeling elated, swept away the enemies.

Six months ago.

When he first fell into this world, he was trembling with fear, but now he was like a fish in water on the battlefield...

It was clear that humans were creatures of adaptation.

* * *

The battle ended in a flash.

Both the Bentham and Seoden forces surrendered to the overwhelming combat power of the Iota Kingdom's army.

About 12 soldiers were severely injured, but there were no fatalities.

A decisive victory.

A crushing victory.

"Yaaah!"

"We won! We won!"

"Iota! Hooray!"

"Hooray!"

"Your Majesty! Hooray!"

"Hooray!"

The Iota Kingdom's army roared in triumph, savoring the joy of victory.

"Bring the prisoners!"

"Yes!"

At Camille's command, the soldiers brought the Lord of Bentham and the Lord of Seoden to Auto.

"Auto, you bastard!"

"You little rat!"

The two lords, upon seeing Auto's face, spewed curses and vented their anger.

Having been thoroughly humiliated by the very person they had intended to bully, it was natural for them to be furious.

"These guys still haven't come to their senses. They threatened to invade if we didn't pay tribute, but they have some nerve."

"How will you deal with the prisoners?"

"Execute them."

In response to Camille's question, Auto said bluntly.

"There's no need to show mercy to these guys. However, show mercy to their families and just exile them."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Thus, Bentham and Seoden were sentenced to death by Auto and executed on the battlefield.

It was like the fate of the bullies who had picked on the neighborhood punk.

"Congratulations on the victory."

Camille approached Auto immediately after executing Bentham and Seoden, and knelt on one knee.

[Notice: You have occupied the Bentham fiefdom!]

[Notice: You have occupied the Seoden fiefdom!]

[Notice: Your territory has expanded!]

[Notice: Experience increased!]

[Notice: Reached level 61!]

[Notice: Reached level 62!]

[Notice: Reached level 63!]

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[Notice: Reached level 70!]

With each occupied fiefdom granting a 5-level increase, Auto's level rose to 70.

'That's it.'

A smile appeared on Auto's lips.

Level 70.

The minimum level required to enter the <Sanctuary> and obtain powers.

* * *

That night.

"Ugh…."

Auto was in pain.

As a result of drawing power from the mace imbued with Kairos' soul, Auto had to bear severe aftereffects.

'My body can't take it.'

The mace was like a stimpack.

While it significantly boosted combat power when used, the physical strain was immense.

It felt like his life force was being drained.

If he continued to use the mace, his body would eventually be worn out, and he would become a cripple.

'Well, it's not realistic for me to fight on the battlefield in my current state.'

Even after leveling up somewhat after the curse was lifted, Auto, who was not yet at level 100, fighting on the battlefield was absurd.

His movements were clumsy, and he didn't even know the basics of swordsmanship.

'I don't plan to rely on the mace for long. I'll rest and recover, then head to the Sanctuary.'

Experience had shown that after conquering the Bentham and Seoden fiefdoms, the threat from other forces was relatively low.

Since the Bentham and Seoden fiefdoms were near the border of the continent, stopping here