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nOver at the city gates, Obadiah and his men had just arrived.

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"Boss, it looks like their condition is more serious than we thought.

" Javis said, as he looked with disdain at the ragged men walking towards them.

nWere these even clothes?

nAll 12 men wore dirty thin airy clothes, that had several holes and patches on them.

nAnd their shoes, Ugh!!!

nTheir fiber wrapped shoes had visible holes on them as well.

nIn fact, Obadiah and the men could even see some of their toes sticking out when the came closer to them.

nTheir whole demeanor, spelled out poverty.

nThe dust and dirt on their faces, made them look like they had been sleeping in the wilderness for years.

nObadiah and his men smiled, as they looked these wild unkempt savages.

nThis mission was wound definitely be successful.

nThey immediately got off their horses and walked towards the barbarians.

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"Gentlemen, we are here to change your lives for the better!!

" Obadiah said.

nLandon, Lucius and the soldiers.. were slightly taken aback.

nBut they decided to play along.

nLandon chewed on the piece of hay in his mouth, and spat on the ground like a farm boy.

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"How?

" He asked.

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"Ahhh!!!..

nYou must be the leader of this group right?

" Obadiah asked with a charming smile on his face.

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"More or less.

" Landon replied with no hint of emotions within his voice.

nObadiah and his men drowned slightly.

n'What's wrong with this kid?

nMost people would have already jumped in happiness by now.

nBut this kid... just were does his arrogance come from?' they thought.

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"You haven't answered my question though.... how are you supposed to change our lives?

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"Hahahaha.... Kid!!... Do you know how lucky you are to meet us today?

nWe came from a promise land that's filled with milk and honey.

nIt has enough food, wine, beautiful women, clothes, jewelry and riches than you can ever dream of.

nWe know that you all are starving and hungry, so we came here to give you all an opportunity to change your lives.

nAnything you want, we will provide for you.

nWe can take you around the continent, and even around this world... in fact, whatever you desire, you will find it in our land.

nHehehehe..... Follow us back to our land, and we'll take good care of you all.

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nHonestly, the more Landon heard... the more he became unconvinced about this so called promise land of theirs.

nLandon and his men didn't buy their bull** at all.

nIf these men had promised them safety, work and food alone...then they would be willing to at least entertain them a little more.

nAfter all, it wasn't good to judge a book by its cover.

nBut to brag about riches, money, women, and even travelling around the world... sounded so sketchy to them.

nTo Landon, it sounded like the devils temptation.

nThe only thing that was missing, was for them to tell him to sign his soul over.

nWho would give out their money just like that?

nThese men were definitely up to no good!!!!

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"Can I ask you some questions?

" Landon asked.

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"Sure, go ahead kid.

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nLandon places another strand of hay in his mouth and carefully sized up Obadiah and his men.

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"Are you yourself rich?

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nObadiah's smile turned stiff and his face became slightly red from anger.

nHis financial situation was his sore point.

nEveryone who was close to him knew this... even his own henchmen.

nHe had been working under his master for 15 years now.. yet, his salary was only slightly higher than his men.

nHis henchmen were furious and immediately unsheathed their swords angrily.

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"How dare you a small brat like you question our boss?

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"Look here!!!... we're trying to elevate your lowly lives, not the other way around.

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"Boss!!! Although they are 12 in number, while we are only 11... I still feel like we can take them on.

nI'll kill the kid in one move, and then we could focus on the other men.

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nLandon signaled for his men to not draw their swords, and smiled towards Obadiah.

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"Tsk! Tsk! Tsk! Tsk!..

nIt seems that your not rich after all.

nSo if that's true, why should we believe that following you will give us riches?

nLet me make something clear to you, we are not interested in your so called promise land!!

" Landon said.

nObadiah looked at him and immediately burst out in rage.

nWho the hell was this arrogant lad?

nHe had tried his best to be polite, but these savages were hell bent on f***ing things up for him!

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"Fine!!!

nSince you're not interested, then move out of the way, so that we can take those who are!!

" Obadiah yelled angrily, as he and his men attempted to walk past the savages.

n'Sling!!', Lucius and the men immediately unsheathed their own swords.

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"And just where do you think your going?

" Landon asked emotionlessly.

nObadiah squinted his eyes and clenched his fists.

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"Who the hell are you to stop us from going into the city?

nAre you even someone of any importance?!!!!

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"Who am I?

nWell... I'm the king of course!!!

nAnd what I say is the law!!

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nObadiah backed up a little, and looked at Landon intensively.

nObadiah and his men didn't believe it for one second.

nJudging from the kids looks, he was probably just a gang leader of a small thievery band!

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"Bahahahaa!!!!!..okay, I'll play along with you!!

nEven if your the king, have you forgotten that you have no real power here?

nDo you know who my master is?

nNot even Alec Barn would dare go against him!!!

nBut you!!!... hehehe a punny ant like you dares to stand in his way?

nThat's it!! I'm done being nice.

nYou either join us, or face our master's fury!

" Obadiah said arrogantly.

nHis master's name was always his last trump card.

nIn very rare occasions, some peasants would refuse to go with him... but when he used his master's name, fear would overcome them, and they would willingly accept and give their lives to fate.

nSurprisingly, these savages had made him use this card.

nAnd now, he would like to see how long their arrogance could last.

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"And just who is your master?

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"Master Nopline!!

" Obadiah said proudly.

nThe entire place became silent.

nHis henchmen looked at Landon and sneered.

n'Now your scared?

nHehehe.. where did all your former arrogance go to?

nOur master's name is indeed great.!!!!' They thought.

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"You said his name was Nopline?

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"Yess!!

", Obadiah said arrogantly.

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"Never heard of him.

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nEveryone almost fell over. From shock... even Landon's men.

nWho didn't know Nopline?

nHe was f***ing rich, and was one of the richest men within the entire continent.

nHis forces could even rival those of kings.

nThis was the first time in their lives that they had met someone who claimed to not know who Nopline was.

nEveryone looked at Landon as if he had been living under a rock his entire life.

nTruth be told, the former Landon had never really ventured any were apart form the palace, since he was seen as a disgrace.

nSo after combing through all his memories, he still didn't know who this Nopline fellow was.

nA hint of suprise spread over Lucius' eyes just for a brief moment, before fading away.

nLucius turned and whispered into Landon's ears.

nAnd once Landon got the gist, his eyes immediately turned cold.

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"So your a slave traders right?

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"So what if we are?

nIsn't being a slave better than staying here, and dying from poverty?

nWhat!!!.. do you really think that you have a choice here?

nSince your the 'king', then that's even better!!

nIf you convince your people to leave with us, then we'll spare your lives and let you live your miserable lives in peace.

nBut if you don't, then my master will flatten all your people, and yourself to the ground!!

nSo... what's it going to be?

" Obadiah said while arrogantly smiling at Landon.

nIn his mind, this case was closed.

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"Men!!! drop your swords!!

" Landon yelled out.

n'Pang! lang! lang!

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nThe swords were on the ground.

nObadiah and his men smiled smugly.

nHehehe... this is how it should be!!

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"Take out your guns!!!

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nNow Obadiah and his men were confused.

nGuns? What's that!!

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