"Report to the Duke, the underground ruin suddenly collapsed, and all our gains have been buried in the depths, unrecoverable!" another person said.
"Great Duke, my men have suffered heavy casualties. I request a sum to aid my brothers," said the third person.
Shen Ye nodded after listening, then looked at the fourth person.
The fourth person looked up at him and met his gaze, saying, "Duke, my subordinates think I've been training well lately and hope I can spar with you, to learn a thing or two."
The surroundings fell silent.
People showed expressions of eager anticipation.
Such things happen often.
If the newly ascended power cannot subdue the old forces, he himself will soon lose his position.
— Either display your strength or retreat quietly!
"You all have worked hard for the Duke Mansion for so long; as soon as I ascended, you rushed to report various errors and issues to me."
"As the Duke, naturally, I should resolve these matters for you."
