Reincarnated as incubus: I didn't mean to seduce you!

And it was amid this friendship and newcomers that the main members of the nine city-states began to conceive the idea of cooperation or even direct unification.

Ultimately, what brought this idea to fruition was the embryonic form of the Yibel Federation built around the Royal Court by the nine city-states.

The Silver Guard Army was established during this time.

The color of mithril was chosen as the symbol for the "Silver Alliance that is secret and unspoken," representing the unwavering determination of this team to protect the alliance.

Thereafter, to ensure the Yibel Royal Court did not fall to foreign invaders, the Silver Guard Army began a protracted war with various powers.

This battle lasted ten years.

Eventually, this war ended with the complete victory of the Silver Guard Army. With confidence and prestige gained, amidst cheers, they cleared the no-go zones between the nine city-states and opened up the essential thoroughfares for inter-city communication.

From then on, the nine city-states fully integrated, and the Yibel Royal Court officially became the bridge connecting the nine city-states, possessing the legal right to control them.

The Silver Guard Army, which had paid a tremendous price in this battle, thus became the guardians of the Royal Court.

Later, under the leadership of this same force, the once arrogant and easily provoked dwarves were forcefully turned into their present "song and dance" demeanor.

For countless years thereafter, the dwarves maintained their continentally renowned forging skills.

Yet, no one remembered that in the early days when the dwarves rose, the purpose of their race, everyone adept in forging, was to follow the dwarf tradition of crafting the strongest equipment to decapitate enemies with their own hands.

The stereotype held in the hearts of various powers toward the dwarves officially changed to "heavy drinking," "blacksmithing," and "song and dance."

It was still the Silver Guard Army that, when the Yibel officially advanced to a federation, led the war to victory against the Supreme Forest, revealing the elves' feeble bodies beneath their splendid veneer.

In that war, the "Lion Heart Duke," who then led the Silver Guard Army, single-handedly broke into the Elven battlefield.

Protected by countless Elf Rangers, this formidable man, despite sustaining serious injuries, managed to kill the previous Elf Queen of the Supreme Forest.

That day, the entire continent boiled with excitement.

Afterward, the elves of the Supreme Forest became fond of peace and adept at crafting art.

Not to mention the distant past, let's talk about something more recent…

Guess how much the Lancaster Duchy drew on the Silver Guard Army's rules in establishing the internal armed "Lion Heart Battle Group," and even the very suggestion to build the Knight Class itself at that time.

Even though in recent years, with no warfare on the frontiers, the overall activity of the Silver Guard Army has decreased significantly, it hasn't stopped the current generation of youngsters from recognizing and looking upon the real Silver Guard Army with admiration and aspiration at first sight.

Lady Franca looked toward Knight Wilfo, who was leading the group. She remembered him, knowing he was Kael's right-hand man, and said with a smile,

"This time, I've come mainly to discuss the matters previously negotiated with Viscount Helois, and I've specifically invited members of the Silver Guard Army to visit. Please inform him."

"Yes, please wait a moment," replied Wilfo, not daring to neglect.

Wilfo turned to look at Chief Maid Lin Hua, who was waiting nearby.

The Chief Maid bowed slightly, and in the next second, she vanished from before everyone's eyes.

"What impressive speed," one of the Silver Guard Army members said with a surprised look on his face.

"A sub-variety of the Catman Clan? Speaking of which, it's been a long time since any powerful figures from the Catman Clan have emerged, yet here in Lancaster, we see one with potential."

Before long, Kael and Old White arrived.

Stepping forward, Kael said, "Lady Franca, and members of the Silver Guard Army, sorry to have kept you waiting."

When they shook hands, the enchanting witch stealthily extended her pinky to scratch the palm of his hand.

Kael looked up at the witch, who had a gentle and tranquil smile on her face, a picture of peaceful years. When she saw Kael's gaze land on her, she responded with a beaming smile, saying,

"The main purpose of this visit is indeed about the previous cooperation between the Lion Heart Battle Group and Viscount Helois.

After all, some projects related to the future strategic layout of the entire Duchy must be communicated with the Royal Court."

Kael nodded his head, understanding the concerns from the Lancaster Duchy, which had a significant amount of governance but was not entirely independent of the Royal Court's control.

Neither the Royal Court nor the Duchies wanted to see such a development.

Especially since the Lion Heart Battle Group had to make adjustments to the High Altitude Combat Team, the Royal Court was even less likely to allow such changes.

"I understand, please follow me," said Kael.

Kael's gaze fell upon a young man in the Silver Guard Army. The shoulders of his uniform were painted with mithril, etched with a faint family crest—a falcon in flight.