[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-system-build-my-own-territory":3,"chapter-system-build-my-own-territory-system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-225":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","System: Build My Own Territory",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},161884,317,"Chapter 225 - 156: Save Me (5K)","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-225",225,"\u003Cp>In the mountain forest shrouded by the night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain wind, carrying a chill, swept through, rustling the layers of treetops in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the swaying treetops, a ’swoosh’ sound echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the treetops, on a rugged mountain path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silhouettes on horseback were trudging arduously along it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain wind blew against their torches, producing a strange ’huff huff’ sound from the flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flickering flames seemed eager to plunge into the mountain forest and burn it all down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the glow of the flames, a series of haggard faces emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunken eyes, cracked lips, and a pair of listless eyes filled with fatigue and exhaustion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gaunt man could no longer endure the fatigue and drowsiness, and his eyes slowly closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The body on horseback instantly lost its support and plummeted to the ground, hitting it hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he hit the ground face first, he didn’t let out a cry of pain, nor did he attempt to move his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some passing companions merely glanced at him indifferently and then looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Urging their horses to pass by the gaunt man without a moment’s pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front of the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hall, who had just taken a sip of spring water, glanced back and shouted loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t want to die, pull yourself together! As long as we escape the pursuit of the Mercenary Corps, we will survive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we survive, we can loot villages, we will have plenty of food and meat, and even the women you all so desire!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite Hall’s best efforts to rally the members of the Iron Blood Brotherhood, only seven or eight people responded!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hall understood, they were simply too exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only them, even Anthony, walking at the forefront, visibly appeared worn out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hall couldn’t help but curse, \"Damn Aiden!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Had I known, I should have taken him out in the mansion!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the survival, they had no choice but to plunder the nearest village to Morgan Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that damned Aiden spent a fortune to hire the Mercenary Corps again to hunt them down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of mercenaries was over two hundred!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they were all cavalry!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several village raids, the Iron Blood Brotherhood members barely regained some strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their numbers were restored to nearly a hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in this encirclement, the Iron Blood Brotherhood suffered heavy losses, with less than thirty members left!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To evade the pursuit of the Mercenary Corps, they had to retreat deeper into the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Food shortages, lack of rest, and disheartened spirits...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this continued, the Iron Blood Brotherhood would completely disband!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, at this point of desperation, even he, as their strategist, could do nothing to turn things around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the dry man’s torch about to ignite his clothes, Hall spoke to a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you blind? This is a forest, extinguish the fire quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, we won’t be killed; we’ll be burned to death instead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Hall’s order, a mustached man dismounted quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiftly took the torch from the gaunt man, noticing he did not respond, the mustached man turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing the sharp stones on the ground had already pierced the gaunt man’s eye sockets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mustached man showed no sign of fear and said to Hall, \"Sir, he’s dead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hall glanced at the gaunt man on the ground with some surprise, but his words remained calm, \"Place him on the horse and bring him along.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Iron Blood Brotherhood will not leave any brother behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mustached man was about to refuse but was interrupted by a growling stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, he thought of something, \"Yes, Sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hall responded with a grunt, urging his horse to speed up to catch up with Anthony ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Hall’s horse passed, the Iron Blood Brotherhood members pulled on their reins, moving to the edge of the mountain path to give way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sturdy figure clad in armor came into Hall’s view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he got closer, Hall’s heart became increasingly tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even from just a view from behind, Hall could feel the powerful aura radiating from Anthony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Hall nudged his horse again, coming to Anthony’s right side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Anthony’s disordered hair like grass on either side, Hall tentatively spoke, \"Lord Anthony, I think we’ve shaken off the mercenaries...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think we should find a place to rest a bit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anthony’s eyes moved, he glanced at Hall, and replied coldly, \"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Anthony’s permission, Hall relaxed slightly, quickly scanning the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hall’s gaze fell on a clearing ahead in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, rest on the clearing ahead!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Light the bonfires, cook food, we’ll camp here overnight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members behind heard this, and a trace of joy appeared on their haggard faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn’t rested well for three consecutive days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Chief!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the members’ responses, they quickly dismounted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They moved forward to the clearing, starting to set up a temporary camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gathering wood, setting up bonfires, lighting the fire, cooking the scarce food...\u003C\u002Fp>",837,"2026-05-29T04:50:48.604Z","2026-06-01T04:29:11.989Z",1,"novelbin.me","ea475ff45ebdf06ee552e6e67d555285bccf2c94a6409e8a5cff17ba782b19e9","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-226","system-build-my-own-territory-chapter-224",979,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsystem-build-my-own-territory-cover.jpg"]