Chapter 175 Return and Valley Mobilization
"I'm almost certain that he talked to me for so long just to tell me that last thing."
"After all, no matter how many rumors there are, they can't cure a groom's headache."
In Changhu Town, Levi locked up the two horses and did not entrust anyone to take care of them. He just left them there.
"All elves are like this, especially those who have lived for so long. But to be honest, elves like Orrothir are still rare."
As Farodan spoke, white mist rose.
The weather is getting colder.
The wanderers and the lords ended their journey.
"Wouldn't you like to stay here for a while?" Levi asked.
"My compatriots still need me, I have to go back."
"Then you are really busy."
Farodan couldn't help but turn around and say, "Even if I have twice as much to do, I'm definitely not as busy as you."
"Look at the rumors that have been flying around in recent years."
Levi was speechless for a moment.
Just as Farodan said, not long after he was sent away, another person came to find him.
"You're finally back."
Bud looked at the construction site outside the town and said, "The road has reached a critical point. There are some things I can't decide on."
"What's up?"
"It's about the Misty Mountains."
After a while, the two sat in front of a warm stove. Bud made Levi a cup of tea as usual, then spread a map on the table, pointed to the line Levi had drawn and said:
"The project is progressing smoothly and has now reached the vicinity of the Misty Mountains."
“But this mountain is the problem I’m talking about.”
Bard pointed to a point near the pass and said, "If we want to continue on the road, we have to dig the mountain. Of course, this is not difficult. After all, the residents can use the great block magic that you shared."
"It's just that there was a little accident."
"While following the route you drew, the road repairman at the front accidentally dug a huge cave."
"What's wrong with the cave?"
"Yes, and it's very big."
Bard said, "Because that place is called Orc Town, there are too many goblins in it, and we almost suffered casualties."
Levi said immediately: "Then I will kill them all, or drive them away."
These goblins have long occupied the area near the pass, and many passers-by have fallen victim to them. Even if their front hall is blocked, it is only blocked after all, and they still live deep underground nearby.
Goblins are good at digging in caves, and no one can guarantee that a "side hall" won't suddenly appear one day.
That's great. Now that it's been brought up, let's take this opportunity to clean it up.
Levi looked at Bud, but Bud did not respond to what he said for a while.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing, I just think this is not good."
Bud sat down and looked at Levi very seriously.
"Not so good?"
Levi didn't quite understand.
"Are you pitying those goblins?"
"I've told you before, Bud, that your mercy shouldn't be wasted..."
"No!"
It was quite rare for Bud to interrupt Levi on his own initiative.
"I never had any pity for those goblins or orcs, I just wanted to say -"
"You don't have to do this yourself. If all the troubles in a territory have to be solved by the lord, it will only make everyone seem like a baby in a cradle."
"Oh?" Levi couldn't help but chuckle.
"so?"
"So my main purpose this time is to report on the achievements of the territory's development and to seek your opinion or approval on certain actions."
"Do you remember what we discussed before? You mentioned it every time during our first two meetings."
“…”
Listening to Bard's words, Levi was a little stuck for a moment.
There's nothing I can do. There's just been a lot going on recently and my memory is all confused.
What was said at that time?
Seeing his lord in a daze, Bard was helpless. He reminded: "You said to strengthen border defenses and expand the army appropriately."
"Later, when we were discussing education, we said we should also pay attention to sports."
"Yes."
As his memory gradually came back, Levi said, "I said this before. I hope that residents can take up arms to protect themselves when facing danger, instead of just waiting for death to come."
So how did this guy understand it? "What are the results?" Levi asked.
Bud replied: "According to your two instructions, I convened a meeting with representatives from various communities and relevant practitioners."
"The final result of the discussion is——"
“Everyone is a soldier.”
"In the past six months or so, all healthy people, regardless of gender or occupation, have been taught combat skills in their free time, and it has begun to show results."
"We can raise an army at any time to attack the Orc Town and completely drive out the Goblins there."
"You don't have to do it yourself."
“Just a nod.”
Bud stated the matter for which he sought approval.
Something in Levi's brain finally clicked.
With the current production capacity of the territory, there is no shortage of weapons and equipment, and logistical supply is not a problem at all.
In addition, in the Battle of Five Armies a few years ago, almost all adult males took up arms and participated in the defense of the city. They already had some practical experience, and with the subsequent training...
In other words, in theory, all people in the territory who meet the criteria can immediately put on armor and fight, and they all have a certain amount of experience.
It really is a case of every citizen being a soldier.
"how?"
Bard said again: "The new army needs to be tempered. Goblins who are weaker than orcs but fierce enough are just the right ones."
"Well, now that I think about it, it is necessary."
Levi nodded.
He said, "I'll go with you."
Bud's expression suddenly became serious: "We will do our best and will not let you down."
That's what he said.
Although he could deal with the goblins in the Orc Town by himself, and he didn't even need to take any action, he could just go around and take a look at them, but for various considerations, Levi still chose to follow Bard's advice.
During the discussion in front of the fireplace, it was decided that Levi would be the commander-in-chief of this expedition to the Orc Town, and Bard would assist him as his deputy.
A moment later, Levi walked out of the mayor's office, scratching his head, after listening in a daze as Bud set the date and route for the attack.
Leading the army to war... me? Levi was still a little confused.
This matter is actually quite embarrassing to talk about. From the time I came to this world until now, I have fought many battles, big and small, defended cities, killed enemy generals, and destroyed armies alone.
But it seems that most of the time I do these things alone.
This is the first time that I have personally led a large army as commander.
In the Battle of Five Armies, although the humans, elves, and dwarves all agreed that Levi was one of the commanders and had the right to command and mobilize the army, he never used this power because -
No need.
On the battlefield, Levi was the freest one from beginning to end - he was neither commanded by others nor commanded anyone.
The former is because no one has the right to do so, and the latter is because he does not want to do so.
The only exception was when Oak commanded, yes, that time when he made random flag signals on Azog's command platform.
Regardless, what Bud said makes sense.
This time, Levi decided to leave the matter to the people in his jurisdiction.
So, when everything was finalized, new news came out.
"The lord is personally leading the team to attack the goblins in the Orc Town?"
Fighting spirit, restlessness, faith...some indescribable emotions swept through the streets and alleys.
Then, gather together in one place.
Unbeknownst to Levi, Bard hastily enacted a temporary decree limiting the total number of people going on the expedition.
Everything is going on in an orderly manner.
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