[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reincarnated-lord-i-can-upgrade-everything":3,"chapter-reincarnated-lord-i-can-upgrade-everything-reincarnated-lord-i-can-upgrade-everything-chapter-174":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Reincarnated Lord: I can upgrade everything!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1636867,2104,"Chapter 174: Advance Troop","reincarnated-lord-i-can-upgrade-everything-chapter-174",174,"\u003Cp>All of a sudden, the sound of a horn rang throughout the entire city, followed by chaotic footsteps and screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius lowered his sword and looked at the window. With furrowed brows, he approached the window and when he saw the large head of a giant white wolf that was even taller than the walls, his heart shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The legendary Ashbourne pet beast!\" A captain gasped, his arms trembling intermittently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius growled softly as he looked at the people running helter-skelter while screaming. Some women carried their kids, some left their kids, some pushed their kids out of the way, while some strangers helped kids that weren't even theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tigris Footmen on the wall lifted their shields but we're constantly looking back, as if they considered the thought of running.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the mighty beast were 950 Desolate Wolf Infantrymen with their spears raised high, marching towards the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hoo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chanted, boosting their momentum the closer they got to the wall. Their combined voices went far, drilling deep into the hearts of those who heard them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sirius leaped over the wall. He stomped his right foreleg against the ground, causing the ground to cave in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His growl made the hearts of hundreds quake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lifting up his head, Sirius looked straight at Darius and began walking toward the manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A row of Dark Skies gathered and unleashed barrages of arrows but all of them bounced off Sirius' fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wolf barely felt an itch. After growling, his eyes flashed with a crimson glow and flames erupted from Sirius' mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dark Skies caught up in flames. They screamed and ran about, trying to quench the fire but couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they began to fall, one after the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Darius took several steps away from the window. \"Prepare my horse!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claude could hear footsteps that grew fainter and fainter until he was all alone in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creases formed on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, with a few strikes of the ram, the Desolate Wolves broke the gates and stormed into the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In groups of 10, they spread out. Because Asher was cautious about Darius, he sent Sirius to aid Aquila.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Sirius' presence did more than aid; it suppressed the soldiers, causing fear and deep terror that made them lose their confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some Tigris Footmen tried to put up a resistance and face Ashbourne soldiers; however, against the human wall formed by the squad of 10 Ashbourne soldiers, they fell in droves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, elsewhere, Darius could be seen riding a muscular steed with some captains and 20 soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lord needed to know that House Ashbourne wasn't a small fry as they thought and that Asher was indeed a true Ashbourne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True Ashbournes were known by their mighty pet breasts, creatures that had made their mark in Boundless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumble!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they galloped out of the city through the south gate, Darius urged a soldier at the gate to send a letter to the count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some time after that, they rode far from the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Darius, is that a woman?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soldier pointed at the figure in the distance. Darius squinted. Indeed, hundreds of yards away stood a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Aquila.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her was a centrak and two mounted guards assigned to protect her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darius and his men drew their weapon but when Aquila stretched forth her hand, the air around them grew cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It became moist and before they knew it, they were in a thick fog. One so thick that they couldn't see each other clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From afar, Aquila went back to her mount and looked at them for a short while before turning away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While her mount walked away, she spat, \"Rise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish! Swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tall ice spikes protruded from the ground, skewering everything inside the fog. By the time the fog vanished, Aquila was long gone but the aftermath of her spell remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice was so thick that it would take a few years to thaw naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Baron Flameheart was tended to and cleaned up, he returned back into the hall and found Aquila standing before the head seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was facing her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baron Flameheart, my lord was quick to come to your rescue. You must be a good friend of his.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said while slowly turning to face him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am grateful to Lord Asher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aquila raised an eyebrow. She could sense something further was coming up and as she thought, Baron Flameheart fell on one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've decided to bow the knee to His Lordship, Asher Ashbourne. I believe he'll return me to my rightful place, which is being a merchant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aquila chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have foresight, Mr. Claude. You know my lord will surely establish a great economy so you want to be the chief merchant, an official in his sacred court.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claude looked at the silver-haired beauty that walked up to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's better than being an ally that's simply too weak. As a merchant, I will do better. You know that some people in his court might one day turn him against me if I remain a lord.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rise up. We shall head to Nineveh to meet His Lordship together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claude got to his feet and exhaled. After seeing a glimpse of Asher's might, he ceased to see Asher as a mere youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the sacred hall, some days later stood Aquila with Claude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at the gray-haired man, who calmly stroked his pet beast with a pleased expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a small smile on his pale, handsome face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While caressing Sirius, he turned toward them. \"I've got reports of the battle. Everything you need for research will be granted in abundance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aquila bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Baron, it's a surprise to see you here. Are you not supposed to be with your family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claude Flameheart shook his head and went on one knee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came to do something more important. To pledge my loyalty to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asher raised an eyebrow. \"You're forfeiting your domain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am. I chose from this day to serve the great wolf of the north.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arise. I still chose to make you a lord. Baron Flameheart, vassal of House Ashbourne, your house shall be in charge of the domain's exportation and importations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claude's lips shook. He couldn't believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asher tapped his shoulder and lifted him up. \"Rise up, Baron. How is your wife and kid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They were not hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Count William's men have been defeated with 500 captives heading to Silverleaf mines as we speak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am grateful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no need to be. Count William should receive the news that his men have lost and his general is dead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Baron Flameheart furrowed his brows. \"What will be his response?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He won't respond quickly because our might will surely disturb him. And more importantly, he has begun a war with the House Mormont. He'll just watch to see if we try to take advantage of it but I see this as a chance to grow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asher closed his eyes and opened them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I remember Sapphira speaking about grapes. I want lots of seeds so we can start the plan of making a unique version of the blood wine. Also, I want some barrels of evergreen oil to be advertised abroad so as to draw more customers. If you can attract a big merchant guild, that would be better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Claude nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After discussing with Claude, Asher went to the balcony and saw 3000 Desolate Wolves standing in straight lines in his courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aquila stood behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're an impressive troop.\" She said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asher laughed. \"Ashkelon Guards Troop will soon get better than them, which is why I've gathered them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the Ashkelon Guards would soon become a troop of 10,000 sword and shield gold-ranked knights once they got the new armor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10,000 knights!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an elite force could not be found under a mere count but Asher was about to create another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly turning his entire force into an army of elites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[After several battles, the Desolate Wolves have fulfilled the criteria for the next upgrade. Would you like to upgrade your special-grade troop? Yes or No?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some seconds nothing happened, only for golden light to fall from the clouds upon them. It was like a golden beam from the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone in Nineveh could see it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a great transformation began. When the light died down, a strikingly imposing troop appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their armor became gold in color, and the white plume grew long to their waist level. In addition to that, their chestplate had the image of a wolfhead. The sides of the chest plate and the back were black, the same for the thighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The armor became black and gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three spikes came out of their pauldrons. A third of the spikes' length was gold, while the rest of it was black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three spikes also protruded from their vambraces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with that, their helmets completely covered their faces and their cloaks became black with the sigil of a House Ashbourne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roaring white wolf head was prominent on the black cloak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long black flags attached to their spears fluttered softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All 3000 knights fell on one knee and slammed the bottom of their spears against the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We pay respect to His Lordship!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1554,"2026-06-06T11:24:07.077Z",1,"novelbin.me","84664f423419da5d4aa7e20388cc5be34baacd5aa5ef05a5d3173045c4ce8bd1","reincarnated-lord-i-can-upgrade-everything-chapter-175","reincarnated-lord-i-can-upgrade-everything-chapter-173",536,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freincarnated-lord-i-can-upgrade-everything-cover.jpg"]