The 10 Legendary Swords
War Threat

"Why did any soldiers enter the mining area?" the girl gave a long sigh while shaking her head.

The flag carried by one of the soldiers could easily be recognized as there was a coat of arms of the noble family of Vinterm. Meanwhile, after observing the situation Maya immediately came down to meet with the daughter of this rich merchant with the intention of talking carefully.

"Ruler of the territory, Duke Vinterm. In order for sister Aiyla and your subordinates to immediately leave the land belonging to these citizens ..." Maya said as she read the piece of paper.

"Rejected! This land belongs to me now, because the rulers of the area around the border gave me permission to do mining in this area and I already paid taxes on time ..." Replied the girl known as Aiyla firmly.

"But the Ruler you're referring to has never commented anything on any of this ... I've even heard him say he never gave you permission, Duke Vinterm just wants his citizens to be comfortable in his reign, so he will not approve of the act that made so many people suffer as it is now ..." The Maya increasingly did not understand who the figure of the ruler of the small region was meant by Aiyla.

"You mean he never told you everything?" Aiyla was no less surprised. As Maya shook her head she let out a long sigh, "But still this territory is now mine ... You can't do anything in this area!"

Maya did not dwell after hearing everything Aiyla said, she felt that there was no point in arguing with this girl anymore. Even if he uses violent means, Maya will be reprimanded by her superiors for acting inappropriately.

"That's what he said ..." Maya said in front of Arav.

"This girl named Aiyla may not know that the land that became the actual mining location was contested by many parties, including Vinterm ..." Arav stroked his chin while looking at the map.

Of the many cases, there is an event that almost causes conflict between Vinterm and Vion, is a matter of land disputes between the regions that are both fighting over mining.

It was finally decided that this issue should be resolved immediately with Vinterm and Vion getting each part of the mining area evenly. The western location belongs to Vinterm while the eastern one belongs to Vion.

While the place where Aiyla took over the mines was in the western part, of course this was the part of Vinterm's power currently known to be an important source of income for the region.

It is known that a noble lord of the city around the Vinterm border in question has sold the land without Arav's knowledge, unfortunately the tax results are not used for the sake of development but for personal interests. Obviously this is causing no small loss from many people.

"The husband of this man immediately, tell the city of Zem troops to immediately intervene to overcome this problem so as not to drag on ..." Arav gives orders.

"Tens of the Zem city army I will lead directly in this task, then I resign myself first ..." Maya saluted him before stepping back.

Two days later, Maya immediately carries out her duties in taking care of the people involved in this case by mobilizing the group of Nine Roses to arrest or just give a warning like committing murder.

Can be counted with the fingers there are approximately 5 people involved in this event including a bodyguard who was on duty killed in terms of protecting his employer. Maya continues her task by informing Clare to gather the city's soldiers with an agreed amount.

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"What's this about? Why did they suddenly disappear in one night without any news?" aiyla's body trembled upon hearing this news.

Aiyla had sent a letter three days ago to someone who gave her permission in this mine, but she never expected that they would disappear in such a short time without any explanation.

A few months ago he was driven from home because his father did not agree to take over the mine, he reminded that this land belongs to the citizens, which means protected by the government.

Somehow he became a dissident child who did not follow the advice after hearing the news that this land was sold, considering that at that time Arav was outside the Vinterm area, without him realizing all this was his biggest mistake since he was first so careless on that day.

As a result, he became one of the victims of fraud because actually his mining activities were against the law in the Vinterm region, his father also did not do much because he thought Aiyla should be given a lesson in her conversation.

"Miss ... Should we go back to the big master's house? I think our whereabouts in this place will soon be known by Duke Vinterm ..." Said a servant when he saw his master sweat.

"No ... Yesterday I sent him a letter and until now there has been no response!" Aiyla is increasingly convinced that her family is not on her side.

He then decided to act according to his previous plan of defense construction.

"Contact all workers to prepare themselves for the possibility of fighting against the people of Vinterm ..." Aiyla had no choice but to resort to violence.

The servant was slow-moving, preparing necessities such as weapons and war equipment even though there was no hope of winning, at least he could buy time until reinforcements came from his family, he thought.

On the one hand the hundreds of men build defenses, the surrounding residents still look lethargic because Arav is quite slow in overcoming this problem.

"You ... Don't laze!"

"You ... Quickly build a sturdy defense!"

"You ... Work really hard!"

Ailya worked very hard, day and night she used to prepare everything needed in the face of the attack by the forces of Zem city.

The workers also complained about the difference in strength between the two sides, some chose to leave Aiyla. They certainly still love life.

"I honestly like money! But life is more important than anything else for that I must prepare a backup plan in case this plan fails miserably ..." Inner Aiyla was anxious.

"Miss ... Soon they will arrive, you should not act too rashly which causes conflict between your family and the nobles of Vinterm ..." The waiter reminded me again.

"Quiet ... I'll take care of all this and I'll make sure that you'll be fine if we lose the war, for sure we won't be able to match Vinterm's army by relying on a hundred people ..." Aiyla took a long breath.

"Are you going-"

"We are already considered rebels at this time, it is too late to leave this place now ..."