Live Stream: I Am A Lord In Another World

“Hurry up!”

In the wilderness, a large number of carriages gathered and moved quickly.

These were the nobles and merchants fleeing from Westgar City.

After the rebels captured Westgar City, they were preoccupied with seizing and occupying, so they didn’t chase after the fleeing nobles and merchants.

Some nobles initially planned to escape south to the capital, but encountered small rebel groups along the way.

“What should we do? The southern route is blocked, and there are rebels on the road to Marburg City as well. Are we supposed to flee into the beast kingdom?”

In the convoy, some nobles and merchants gathered to discuss their options.

These nobles had their own territories, but due to recent bandit troubles, they had moved their families to the relatively safer Westgar City.

They hadn’t anticipated that a rebel force would actually march north and target the barren northeast region!

The northeast region, due to its border with the beast kingdom and harsher climate compared to the south, was not only less populated but also more barren and harsh than the prosperous south.

In their view, a large-scale rebel force would not venture into the northeast region.

Who would have thought that the most unlikely thing would happen?

The rebels really did come to the northeast region!

And they arrived at just the right time.

In just over ten days, the king’s conscription army would arrive to defend Westgar City, increasing the garrison to over ten thousand troops. By then, it would be much harder for the rebels to capture the city.

The strength of the rebels lay in their numbers and their desperation. With no other options, they fought recklessly, driven by hunger.

It’s not that their combat capabilities were particularly strong.

During this attack on Westgar City, the five thousand defenders managed to kill over ten thousand rebels, with countless more wounded.

The rebels merely used sheer numbers to overwhelm Westgar City.

“This is problematic. We need to find an opportunity to head south. It’s best to go to the capital; going to Stone Fort City might not be safe either. The rebels keep coming, and if they can capture Westgar City, they can certainly take Stone Fort City as well.”

One noble expressed concern.

“Going south is too dangerous; it’s almost like sending ourselves to die.”

Another noble rejected this plan.

These nobles knew well what would happen to them if they fell into the hands of the rebels. Not to mention their lives, all their wealth would certainly be lost.

Now that they were fleeing, they had brought along a significant amount of wealth, which they were reluctant to abandon.

If the rebels targeted the south, escaping would be difficult, and even if they did escape, they would likely have to abandon all their possessions.

This would result in a huge loss for them.

“So what do we do? Should we head to the beast kingdom? The demi-humans are probably hungry as well. If you want to go, go ahead; I don’t want to become their next meal.”

One noble mentioned rumors about the demi-humans.

In the human kingdoms, demi-humans were somewhat demonized. In reality, aside from goblins and kobolds, many demi-human tribes did not eat sentient beings.

They were half beasts, but not wild beasts. Some demi-human tribes, like the minotaurs, even valued honor and credibility!

“Why don’t we each return to our own territories, muster some troops, and hold out somewhere?”

At this point, another noble proposed.

“It’s too late.”

Another noble shook his head, saying, “There isn’t enough time.”

“Indeed, time is running short. Moreover, we don’t have enough people. This rebel army is large, and after capturing Westgar City, they’ll likely replenish their forces there. With even more numbers, their goal seems to be all the cities and nobles in the northeast region. A large-scale purge will start soon, so returning to our territories now isn’t wise.”

Another noble added.

When these nobles fled, they had a considerable number of guards—about one to two thousand in total—but compared to the massive numbers of the rebels, it was insufficient.

Moreover, their guards were scattered and lacked cohesion.

If they had sent their guards to assist in defending Westgar City earlier, the city might have had a chance of holding out.

The nobles proposed one plan after another, only to have each quickly dismissed.

“There’s a newly built city to the northeast, isn’t there? I heard the lord is a baron named Richard. We could go there.”

At this point, a merchant spoke up.

“A city built by a baron? Are you joking?”

One noble responded.

This noble, who was also a baron, doubted the feasibility. A city built by a baron wouldn’t be very large or defensible.

Since even Westgar City had been captured, what use would a baron’s city be?

“Isn’t it the city that defeated eight thousand bandits recently?”

Another noble spoke up.

“Yes, and the crystal glass cups and grain you bought all came from there.”

The merchant replied.

“I’ve also heard about the recent battle. It might be worth a try!”

Another noble agreed.

“Report! It seems the rebels are chasing us!”

At this moment, a fast rider arrived with news.

“Move quickly! Move quickly!”

All the nobles panicked, no longer concerned about anything else, and hurriedly fled towards the northeast.

…

“Westgar City has been captured?”

In Richard’s castle, he soon received the news.

When Westgar City was attacked, some of the intelligence agents had already left, and after the city fell, some agents had quickly ridden back to report. Others had remained inside to continue gathering intelligence.

Richard’s subordinates knew that he was strict with rewards and punishments. Some intelligence agents hoped to make a significant contribution and earn a reward, so they took the risk of staying behind, even joining the rebels to act as spies.

“Yes, my lord, there are probably tens of thousands of rebels, and more are arriving continuously. After two days and nights of fighting, the defenders of Westgar City couldn’t hold out.”

An intelligence agent who had witnessed the battle firsthand reported.

【Wow, the rebels are coming?】

【I can’t believe it, tens of thousands of rebels? Anchor, will the rebels target you?】

【Quick, send a Gatling gun to the anchor.】

【Can a few thousand stand up to tens of thousands?】

【Are the streamer’s troops comparable to those small fry?】

【…】

When Richard met with the intelligence agents, it happened to be during a live broadcast, so millions of viewers were informed about the approaching rebels.

[Cute Big-Eyed Bunny] sent 100 super rockets. Comment: Buy weapons with this, husband!

[Special Account for Richard] sent 100 super rockets. Comment: Hold them off!

[Aunty Wang from Yue City] sent 100 super rockets. Comment: Young man, keep it up!

[I’m a War Maniac] donated to the anchor….

In the live chat, as news of the rebels’ arrival spread, a flood of wealthy viewers began to donate.

Their donations were perfectly timed. Richard could withdraw the money the next day.

And this time, with the larger scale of the situation, the amount donated was also substantial.

Aunty Wang from Yue City even made a one-time donation of 10 batches of 100 super rockets, topping the day’s donation list.

Other donations of super rockets were also quite numerous.

As for regular rockets, airplanes, and artillery, they were flying everywhere.

After all, the number of people in Richard’s live stream was approaching four million.

With this surge in donations, Richard’s live stream audience officially surpassed four million. A large number of people were drawn in.

However, these newcomers were met with a harsh reality as the live broadcast ended—Richard stopped streaming!

Even after the broadcast ended, viewers continued to flood the chat with gifts, eager to support the “military expenses.”

After all, Richard’s enemies were no longer just a few thousand or eight thousand but tens of thousands or even more!

It was clear that, being wealthy and a noble, Richard would certainly be targeted by the rebels. It was only a matter of when the rebels would arrive!

After all, the northeast region was still vast, with several cities with substantial garrisons yet to be captured by the rebels.

After gathering enough intelligence, Richard rewarded the returning agents.

Then, he used the remaining time online to quickly purchase a large quantity of spiraled barbed wire from the online store.

Richard bought enough to wrap his city several times over.

The barbed wire wasn’t very expensive and its purpose was simple:

Electricity!

Indeed, if the rebels launched a major assault, this electrified barbed wire would be the first line of defense.

Electricity not only made life more convenient but also had a terrifying power for those unfamiliar with it.

Being electrocuted wasn’t a pleasant experience.

After purchasing the barbed wire, Richard also bought a batch of crossbows to arm more crossbowmen.

He also acquired a reconnaissance tool:

A drone!

He purchased a nearly ten-thousand-yuan drone from the flagship store online.

This drone had a remote control range of up to 8 kilometers.

With this device, combined with the scouts in his territory, it would be nearly impossible for anyone to sneak attack his city.

Moreover, it was exceptionally useful for observing the battlefield.

After buying everything, Richard visited the military camp and instructed Jim to recruit a batch of militia.

Currently, his army consisted of three formal legions, several hundred garrison troops, and over a thousand militia members.

Among them, eight hundred crossbowmen were part of the militia.

These militia members functioned as reserves. When not at war, they only needed to train for an hour each day and could continue their regular labor for the rest of the time. During wartime, they could participate in battles.

They weren’t the main force and were most suitable for the role of crossbowmen.

After completing these tasks, Richard sent people outside the city to build some facilities.

Although it might take some time before the rebels reached him, the preparation work could start now.

“Report, my lord, many nobles and refugees want to enter the city!”

Two days later, with the rebels still not having arrived, Richard received reports of incoming refugees.

However, unlike previous refugees, this batch included many nobles and merchants.

“Mia, let’s go and take a look.”

Richard, accompanied by Mia and a squad of soldiers, headed to the city’s outskirts.

“This city looks quite large and the walls are high. I wonder how the defenses are.”

“We don’t have many options. Let’s go inside and see for ourselves.”

“Why hasn’t the lord of this city arrived yet?”

“…”

At this moment, on the open ground outside the city, several nobles were arguing loudly.

Next to the nobles’ carriages were many refugees, who had fled from Westgar City, numbering several thousand.

Additionally, other refugees fleeing in a hurry had joined this large group upon seeing them.

Nearby, there were also many merchants, some of whom had visited Richard’s city before. They seemed to be much more patient.

Finally, Richard emerged with the protection of over a thousand soldiers.

“My lord, you’re finally out! Westgar City has been captured, and there are rebels everywhere. We had no choice but to seek refuge in your city…”

A merchant who was somewhat familiar with Richard hurriedly greeted him as soon as he saw him.

“Seeking refuge? Of course, you’re welcome.”

Richard responded.

He welcomed the merchants.

In fact, if these merchants decided to settle in his city permanently, it would greatly benefit the prosperity of his city.

Moreover, the arrival of these nobles was also advantageous for Richard.

The reason was simple: these nobles were quite wealthy. Their presence in Richard’s city would lead to significant spending.

Unlike ordinary refugees who might need to work for a living, these nobles would spend on housing, food, clothing, and the fine goods in stores, thus pulling out their gold coins.

Of course, the nobles’ attitudes needed to be managed.

Other merchants also came forward to greet Richard.

As for the nobles, they remained stationary, not making any moves.

Finally, one of the nobles stepped forward.

“Lord Richard, I am Baron Marco from Stone Valley. With the rebels being so fierce, we have no choice but to seek refuge in your city.”

A baron approached and spoke politely.

Richard replied, “Certainly, but each person must pay a protection fee of 10 gold coins. Once inside the city, you must adhere to my city’s regulations. Also, the number of guards per person cannot exceed ten. For any additional guards, a fee of 1 gold coin per guard will be charged. Extra guards must be disarmed and reclassified as workers.”

“10 gold coins? My goodness, you’re taking advantage of the situation! Why aren’t you charging the refugees?”

A noble immediately expressed dissatisfaction.

Richard asked, “Are you willing to work for me like the refugees?”

The nobles were momentarily taken aback by this.

“What is this rule? In the capital, we could bring 100 guards. Why is it only ten here?”

One noble, hearing Richard’s terms, became somewhat discontented.

Richard looked at him calmly and said, “You are free to stay out.”

The noble was taken aback, not expecting him to be so blunt.

Seeing the thousand well-equipped soldiers behind Richard and the presence of rebels everywhere, he refrained from arguing further.

Circumstances were stronger than words.

Trying to be tough…. wasn’t going to work!

“Lord Richard, we should unite and resist the rebels together. The rebels are numerous, and our guards play a crucial role. We can discuss the city’s defenses together.”

Another noble said.

Richard glanced at him and replied, “No need. Since this city belongs to me, I will handle the defense. These are the terms. If you agree, come in; if not, feel free to leave. I won’t make things difficult for you.”

With that, Richard left with Mia, leaving the nobles staring at each other in confusion.

After he left, Fred appeared and began organizing the refugees.

Each batch of refugees had a designated area for settlement. They had to undergo strict questioning to verify their backgrounds.

Richard figured the rebels wouldn’t send spies at this time.

Since they had just arrived in the northeastern region, many of the rebels weren’t from here. It would be easy for spies to get exposed.

In this world, information was not advanced. Many people’s lives revolved around a small area, and upon arriving in a new place, they would easily give themselves away if they couldn’t answer basic geographical questions.

Moreover, with the rebels having the advantage in numbers, they were like hungry wolves, eager to pounce on any city. At this stage, there was no need for spies.

However, caution was always wise, so the scrutiny of refugees was still rigorous.

After some deliberation, the nobles eventually chose to compromise.

Ten gold coins was not too high a fee for them.

So, the nobles paid the fee, selected their guards, and entered the city.

Other guards were disarmed.

Richard did not want these individuals to become a liability.

The noble’s claim that these guards were useful— Richard didn’t believe it at all. In comparison, the merchants’ guards seemed more reliable.

However, Richard would not entrust the city’s defense to outsiders.

“This city looks quite decent.”

Despite feeling somewhat frustrated, the nobles were all impressed by the beauty of Richard’s city once they entered.

The wide and neatly arranged streets, well-maintained houses, and the absence of litter made the city exceptionally pleasing to the eye.

It was even larger and cleaner than the Westgar City.

“This lord is indeed different.”

The nobles gained more confidence in Richard.

As Richard had anticipated, the nobles, not accustomed to living in tents, soon approached Fred to rent houses.

Fred accommodated them.

Of course, the rental prices were not cheap.

A house with 2 to 3 rooms cost 20 silver coins per month, which the nobles reluctantly paid.

However, once they used the electric lights, many nobles were amazed and felt that spending 20 coins on the rental was well worth it.

They also discovered that Richard’s city had an abundance of great things.

Although the nobles had brought their own food, after trying the food from some new restaurants in the city, they could no longer eat their own provisions.

The quirky items in the shops quickly caught their eye.

Many of these items were small goods Richard had bought online, each not very expensive.

However, the nobles had never seen such things before.

Several nobles couldn’t resist and made a significant number of purchases.

Under these circumstances, Richard earned quite a bit of gold from these nobles seeking refuge.