I have a city in another world

When Yves returned, he had a hint of excitement on his face.

He couldn't see Tang Zhen in person, so he could only tell the female elf Aisha that he had already contacted some people.

They are all underground mercenaries, desperate criminals who risk their lives for money. They have no moral bottom line and are willing to do anything for profit.

Given enough money, they would not hesitate to commit murder and arson, or even overthrow imperial rule.

Many veteran underground mercenaries have actually participated in wars large and small, such as attacking territories or destroying countries, and have considerable experience.

However, most of these violent thugs are only good at killing and destruction. When they are winning, they are like wolves and tigers, but once they fall into a disadvantageous position, they are faster than anyone else to run away.

However, it doesn't matter. The main role of these underground mercenaries is actually to cause damage and boost morale; they are not needed for real offensive battles.

Don't underestimate these cannon fodder; their role is quite important, as they can create the most direct psychological deterrent.

In many conflicts, the strength of the two sides is judged by the number of people involved, with the side with more people being assumed to be stronger.

The more subordinates you have, the greater your power. As the saying goes, "Many ants can kill an elephant," and this is no exaggeration.

The main force in the war is high-level mercenaries. These guys are all capable of taking on a hundred men each, and ordinary cannon fodder are no match for them.

An elite squad of cultivators can play a far greater role than a large group of cannon fodder, especially in critical moments of war. An elite squad can easily carry out a decapitation strike, thus achieving the effect of deciding the outcome of a single battle.

Limited by his past identity, Yves is temporarily unable to contact the truly elite and can only win over some low-level cannon fodder.

But that's alright, this is just the beginning, and there's still some preparation time before the operation.

Although the longer the delay, the more disadvantageous it is to one's own side, all large-scale military operations ultimately require sufficient preparation time.

Even though there are risks, we must bear them silently. Therefore, we must remain highly vigilant in the coming period to prevent any unexpected situations from occurring.

The enemy will not sit idly by and wait to be killed, especially after suffering continuous attacks and heavy casualties. They will definitely be eager to launch an operation.

If they wanted to track, they could easily lock onto the target and then mobilize even more powerful forces to launch an attack.

This is enemy territory, but we have the advantage of terrain and popular support, and we can even mobilize troops if needed.

The fact that the opponent was strong was known from the beginning, but no one was afraid or backed down because of it.

Yves must have hesitated before taking this action, but he had no other choice.

Having finished explaining his business, Yves immediately immersed himself in his spiritual practice.

After being promoted to a full-fledged wizard, his confidence swelled to an extreme, and he thought that many problems became insignificant.

Newly promoted cultivators often have this inflated mentality, believing that they have become invincible.

This is actually an illusion caused by a sudden increase in power, leading one to believe that they have the ability to change everything.

However, it won't be long before, as you gradually get used to this power, you'll find that you're not as strong as you imagined.

Some don't realize it on their own, but rather through combat. If they're lucky, they won't suffer any damage; if they're unlucky, they might pay the price.

Powerful cultivators also grow step by step, from being novice and weaklings to becoming shrewd and cunning individuals, more adaptable to the cruel world of cultivation.

Realizing this early on can help avoid many troubles and allow you to get into your spiritual practice more quickly.

Yves did a great job in this regard.

When it was time to eat, everyone returned to the hotel and sat around the long oak table.

Having inquired about everyone's preferences beforehand, the innkeeper and his wife prepared food that was rather bland, mainly to cater to the group of elves who rarely ate meat.

Yves didn't care; he was never picky about food, as long as it filled his stomach.

Years of wandering had long since made him abandon some of his fussiness; when in need, he would even share leftovers with beggars. Tang Zhen was also easygoing, enjoying delicious food when he came across it, and equally unconcerned about simple meals.

After the meal, everyone continued their practice, watching the sun gradually set.

At this moment, only Yves was sitting alone in the hotel lobby, responsible for keeping watch and guarding the area.

The hotel couple had gone out to prepare food for the next day, and they felt quite at ease with this group of wealthy guests.

A group of elves with unusual appearances could easily attract unnecessary trouble, not to mention that they are all currently working hard to cultivate, and no one wants to waste their precious time.

Under these circumstances, Yves had no choice but to condescend to serve as a night watchman, despite being a first-order wizard.

Later that night, he would call the elves to take over, and Yves would return to his guest room to rest.

Because by that time, practically no one was staying at the hotel anymore.

At that moment, the hotel door opened, and several men and women walked in, quietly surveying their surroundings.

When the men and women saw Yves, their eyes narrowed and they became wary.

If you put ordinary people and cultivators together, unless they are deliberately concealed, you can tell the difference at a glance.

There are obvious differences in both physique and temperament.

Although Yves did not deliberately flaunt it, his subtle aura made it clear at a glance that he was a cultivator.

Among the group of men and women, there was one wizard apprentice, and the rest were all warriors, carrying weapons such as swords and guns.

Ordinary people certainly wouldn't dress like this; they must be a group of mercenaries. Judging from their equipment and badges, they are probably a very small mercenary team.

Teams like this are either truly elite or fledgling startups.

The men and women in front of me looked quite young, and their equipment was all cheap and basic; they were clearly a bunch of novices.

They were either influenced by various stories or wanted to make a living, so they ended up living this life of danger and peril.

Similar mercenary groups are common throughout the Astral Plane. Some manage to make a name for themselves, while others remain unknown, and many more leave the scene battered and bruised.

Yves was experienced; upon seeing the group of men and women, he glanced at them and immediately discerned their general origins.

He didn't say anything, but just sat quietly at the table drinking tea.

"Boss, we'd like to stay at the hotel!"

The blonde woman at the head of the group spoke to Yves in a slightly hoarse yet magnetic voice that was very pleasant to listen to.

"Also, prepare some food, preferably some roast meat, some mead, some fresh fruit, and twenty pieces of black bread for me!"

The strongest man in the group repeatedly stated his requests, and judging from the longing in his eyes, they must have been starving for a long time.

If you listen carefully, you can still smell the herbs in the air. Although they have been neutralized and masked by other plant scents, they still cannot escape the wizard's sense of smell.

There is a forest nearby where various rare medicinal herbs grow, and mercenaries often go in to pick them.

These mercenaries do work similar to herb-gathering farmers, belonging to the lowest tier.

Newly formed, inexperienced mercenary groups often do similar things when they can't get any missions.

At this moment, Yves recalled the time when he first entered the world of cultivation, and he had also gone through a similar period.

Looking at the group of rookie mercenaries, Yves said calmly, "Food is fine, but lodging is not, as all rooms are full." (End of Chapter)