System: Build My Own Territory

"Five days later, I need you to set up an ambush around the perimeter of Frank Manor and remain hidden."

"As for when to attack, I'll have someone give you the order!"

Lopez grinned and replied, "No problem at all, Miss Janet!"

"However..."

Originally feeling relieved, Janet heard this unexpected reversal.

Her eyebrows furrowed slightly, asking, "However what?"

"Leader Lopez, you aren't thinking of breaking our agreement, are you?"

Lopez's face turned serious as he hurriedly said, "Miss Janet, what do you take our Iron Thorns Mercenary Corps for?"

The surrounding mercenaries, their eyes filled with greed, looking at Janet, also became serious.

The next second.

Lopez revealed a cunning smile, "Sorry, Miss Janet."

"Our group wouldn't care even if it was an agreement with God."

"In fact... when I sleep at night, I have to guard against these beasts trying to ambush me and take my place!"

The mercenaries' serious expressions instantly turned into laughter.

Janet's eyebrows knitted even deeper.

She glanced around at the surroundings.

The Iron Thorns mercenaries now seemed like beasts that had found prey.

An inexplicable pressure rose in Janet's heart.

Janet took a deep breath, meeting Lopez's gaze directly.

"Leader Lopez, what do you want?"

Upon hearing Janet's words of compromise, Lopez nodded with satisfaction.

"That's more like it, Miss Janet."

"I don't want much... just more money!"

"Double the original agreed price."

"Miss Janet, it's only a double increase, which isn't a lot for the largest manor in Morgan Town, Frank Manor."

Janet was silent.

After a few seconds, Janet said solemnly, "Okay."

"However, the additional amount will be paid only after the deed is done."

Lopez thought for a moment and nodded, "No problem, I trust Janet's character."

"And then..."

Janet's face turned icy, glaring at Lopez.

"Leader Lopez, don't go too far."

"Iron Thorns Mercenary Corps isn't the only corps in Kakasong City!"

Lopez laughed, "Miss Janet, no need to be tense."

"The second condition is very easy for you to fulfill."

Janet remained silent.

Lopez's greedy eyes scanned from Janet's long legs up to the exposed whiteness and cleavage.

He was unabashed, "After it's done, I need you to spend a night with me!"

Seeing Janet's lack of response, Lopez continued to explain.

"Miss Janet, just one night, only one night."

Boger, standing behind Janet, frowned slightly.

He tightened his grip on the sword hilt.

As long as Janet gave the word, he would charge at Lopez without hesitation.

Janet inhaled the dusty air and said, "As long as it gets done!"

"Janet can fulfill any of Leader Lopez's requests."

"Not just one night, even three days and nights, Janet is willing!"

Upon Janet's affirmative response, Lopez showed a smug smile.

The mercenaries erupted into envious and excited cheers.

Lopez nodded, "No need, no need..."

"Three days and nights, I fear you'd drain me dry, haha!"

A few minutes later.

Under the greedy gaze of many, Janet took Boger and exited the camp.

Boger looked back, confirming no one was following.

He asked, "Miss, this..."

Janet replied, "Let's leave first before discussing further!"

Boger understood and nodded.

The two mounted their horses, drawing the reins, urging the horses forward.

Amid the horses' neighs, they headed towards the distant darkness.

At the edge of the campfire's light, Lopez watched the two riders gradually disappear.

His playful smile slowly faded.

A man approached Lopez, asking.

"Lopez, just let them leave like that?"

"If you want to toy with that woman, you could do it right now..."

Lopez glanced at the crew-cut man beside him and spoke disdainfully.

"Uss, that's the most you'll ever aspire to in life!"

The short-haired man Uss looked slightly startled.

Lopez continued, "As long as there's money, aren't women plentiful?"

"Of course, I admit Janet is indeed more attractive than many women."

"But compared to a woman, a manor with thousands of peasants and tens of thousands of acres of farmland is obviously more tempting."

"The Karedi Empire... is about to enter an era of chaos!"

"We must seize a position during this turmoil..."

Uss nodded with some understanding.

...

Until they had left those woods far behind.

And entered the boundary of Frank Manor.

Only then did Janet slow her horse down.

Boger also reduced his horse's speed, coming alongside Janet.

He hesitated, saying, "Miss, this..."

Janet's expression was calm as she spoke, "No need to worry."

"Between Lopez and me, it's just a verbal agreement."

"Both Lopez and I know this."

"As I am using him, he is also using me!"

"His ambition is not just gold pounds and me..."

"As for how the agreement is fulfilled, it depends on Iron Thorns Mercenary Corps' strength!"

Lopez's intentions were obvious in her view.

He wanted her request to gain entry into Frank Manor.

At the right moment, dominate and replace the entire Frank Clan!

Seeing Janet's resolute expression, Boger said no more.

As the two rode through the estate.

A squad of torch-bearing cavalry approached from afar.

Leading them was Joao!

Joao scanned Janet briefly and spoke to the cavalry.

"You, go patrol elsewhere!"