The vast majority of the territory's inhabitants had completely lost faith in their local lords.
At the time the Dragon Blood Creatures struck, they made a swift escape, all heading towards the Bay Territory.
The reason was simple: the yet undefeated Bay Territory could at least ensure their safety.
Everyone was terribly afraid of dying; they were no exception.
Several unlucky lords were surrounded by the Kobolds and Jackalweres they had once looked down upon.
Thus, between dignity and survival, these lords decisively chose the latter.
One day later.
Annie watched the messengers trying to request an audience at the Lord's Mansion with a somewhat helpless mutter:
"At this stage, it should be just the Kobolds and Jackalweres that are affected by the Dragon Blood, right?"
Matthew, not surprised by their actual combat ability, answered nonchalantly:
"Once the Kobolds reach a certain number, their combat power is not weak at all."