Chapter 490: 488: Three Armies Move Together (Subscribe)
Above the Silver Sea,
On an unknown deserted island, dozens of Sardinian warships dropped anchor, stayed in place, and rose and fell with the waves.
In the captain's cabin of the largest warship, Count Hoven Xavier, Grand Master of the Knights of the Coast, was holding the news he had just received and felt very unwell.
"It has been pushed forward hundreds of miles?"
"Isn't it said that the illegitimate child is very powerful?
Didn’t the Flower Territory have the most complete industrial system, a completely independent magical weapons production line, and its guards had received the most advanced training? How could they have lost?
Or are we losing three battles in a row and are almost being beaten to Brussels?"
"Isn't this a bit wrong? Based on that illegitimate child's past record, there's no way he could have lost so miserably."
At this moment, Count Hoven Xavier really doubted his life. He paced back and forth in the small captain's room, looking anxious and impatient.
The adjutant on the side finally couldn't help himself and said, "Commander, is it possible that it's not the Flower Territory that's too weak, but the Flame Hell Knights that are too strong?"
"After all, there are more than a hundred extraordinary strong men, and they all cultivate the same fighting spirit. The superposition and amplification are terrifying, and they have also mastered the ability to fly.
Even on the front lines between the Allied Forces and the Empire, such large-scale extraordinary attacks are extremely rare."
The more the adjutant spoke, the more he felt it made sense. In the end, he even said, "So, it's not unfair for Flowers to lose. On the contrary, they showed great organizational skills and resilience.
After all, an army that has suffered repeated defeats but can still organize its troops and continue fighting the next day is already a strong army.
Unfortunately, they encountered the Flame Hell Knights, one of the ten great knight orders in the Old World. Their overwhelming strength meant that no matter how hard they struggled, it was futile.
"is that so?"
Count Hoven Xavier always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it. Then, as he thought about it along the lines of his adjutant, it seemed to make more and more sense.
At this time, the adjutant asked again: "Commander, what is the next battle plan?"
"Of course we should attack immediately!
Previously, we wanted the Slavs to attract hatred, stand in the front, and attract fire.
But who knew that the long-renowned flower collar was actually a paper tiger, which gave him the upper hand.
Naturally, we have to make up for this time.”
The adjutant nodded and immediately said, "Then I will make arrangements now. The warship will set sail and will arrive at Siren Port tomorrow, allowing us to land and fight directly."
"Get back here! Who said we were going to attack Siren Harbor?"
"Ah, aren't we going to attack Siren Harbor?"
"Think with your butt. The Siren Harbor is heavily guarded, and there are countless coastal defense guns pointed at the sea. Why should we challenge that tough nut?
Furthermore, do you know how much cargo the Siren Port handles every day? And how many powerful forces and nobles are connected to these cargoes?
If we take it, will they blame me for it?"
After a pause, he continued, "So, attacking Siren Harbor is the least cost-effective option. It's simply making things difficult for ourselves."
"So, where are we going?"
"Why don't we just find a random place and land on the beach? We are already far behind the Slavs.
So, this time, we have to catch up.”
"But what about Siren Harbor?"
"Once Brussels falls, won't the tiny Siren Port be free to take whatever we want?"
"Understood."
“Now that you understand, why don’t you make arrangements?
Remember to send out the Palm Mage first to scour the coastline for the best landing spot.
Then tell the knights below that if anyone fails me tomorrow, I will sink them into the Silver Sea to feed the fish.
At worst, when we get back, we can posthumously confer him a baronship and say he died in battle. I wonder who would dare to pursue the matter."
"yes!"
…
Elsewhere, in Castro Territory, there was a man who had the same confusion and faced the same problem as Count Hoven Xavier.
General Fake Wood read the latest battle report in his hand over and over again, his brows furrowed, as if he had encountered some huge problem.
From time to time, he would pick up a thick folder beside him, open it and read it page by page.
If you look closely, you will easily find that the thick folder actually records Luo Yi's life.
Some people say that when judging a person, you don’t need to look at what he says, but what he does.
Because words can deceive, but actions cannot.
General Falk Wood was valued by Marshal Joffre because he liked to observe and understand people.
He had been studying Roy for many days and thought he understood him better and was more aware of his behavioral habits.
But this time, he couldn't understand.
He didn't believe that Xianhualing had no ability to resist at all. Even if Luo Yi went alone, he might be able to reverse the situation.
But he didn't!
So why is this?
What is he planning?
His adjutant, a large, bearded man, asked, "Is it possible that the Flower Leader is just that weak?"
"Absolutely not!"
General Fake Wood gave a completely different answer to almost the same question.
Without even waiting for his adjutant to speak, he spoke to himself, "How could a powerful earl who rose from illegitimate status to become a powerful man, who suppressed so many discontents and completed the industrial reform of Flower Territory, and who earned respect and fear from all his vassals, be a mediocre person?"
"How could a powerful man who could earn the praise of a cardinal and be canonized as a Knight Templar be a mediocre person?"
"How could someone who, in such a great situation, was able to play both sides and do business with both the Empire and the Allied Forces, making a fortune, be a mediocre person?"
"No, that's impossible!"
It would be more accurate to say that General Fake Wood was confirming his own ideas rather than saying this to his adjutant.
The adjutant hesitated several times before finally speaking: "General Wood, are you overestimating him?"
"Before I came here, Marshal Joffre told me to be careful with him and not to be careless.
So, you think Marshal Joffre was also wrong?"
The adjutant also agreed: "That certainly won't happen!"
"So, what is he planning? And how can I prevent it?"
People who like to study people basically have this disadvantage: they become obsessed after conducting in-depth research.
The adjutant was used to it. He just thought about it and said, "General Wood, should we discuss the follow-up battle plan?"
"What's there to discuss? Isn't it already decided?"
"When was it decided? How come I don't know?"
"Oh, I guess I forgot to tell you, so I'll tell you now.
Pass on my orders, cook, eat and drink, and then rest well. Tomorrow, I will lead you to the battlefield."
"yes!"
The adjutant agreed almost instinctively, but then hesitated and said, "General Wood, didn't you say that the illegitimate child had a conspiracy? Why are we still marching?"
"Because I can't handle the pressure anymore!"
General Fake Wood sighed, "My rise to power has made many nobles jealous. Now, the Slavs have achieved so many victories, but I have done nothing. I wonder how many people have spoken ill of me to His Majesty.
So, no matter what, we have to fight!"
"Then I'll notify everyone and direct the troops to Moonlight Castle."
"Moonlight Castle? Who said we were going to attack Moonlight Castle?"
"Isn't it?"
"That's just a hedgehog. Why do you have to provoke them? I mean, can't you just kill your way into the flower forest from the side of the rose forest?"
"yes!"
…
On October 5, 315 of the New Divine Calendar, near dusk, the sky was filled with sunset glow.
In the city of Brussels, the command room was still extremely busy.
"Report!"
A messenger spoke loudly and quickly ran to Luo Yi, already sweating profusely.
"explain!"
"The Sardinian army took action. They did not attack the Siren Port, but chose a coast.
The Palm Mage Corps took action, detonated the torpedoes deployed near the coast, and cast large-scale freezing magic to pave the way.
Although there was a guard team on the coastline, we were outnumbered and had the coastal knights. After sending the signal, they all died in battle.
After receiving the news at Siren Port, Grand Knight Commander Thor quickly dispatched the city guards. The two sides met a hundred miles southeast of Siren Port and engaged in a fierce battle. The city guards were defeated and retreated.
"The Sardinian Legion did not pursue, but marched eastward, aiming for the city of Brussels."
Luo Yi was silent for a moment, then continued, "Confirm the list of the guard team, award them with military merits for martyring their country, and ensure their pensions are in place.
And tell their families that their deaths will not be in vain, and that the Lion King will avenge them."
"Yes, sir!"
"Report!" another messenger shouted:
"explain."
"Bonaparte's 13th Division moved. They used a large-scale illusion to deceive the scouting wanderers. When Moonlight Castle was ready for battle, they turned west, passed through the edge of the Rose Forest, and entered our Flower Territory.
Commander Tanya in Moonlight Castle chose to go out of the city to pursue.
The two sides chased each other and engaged in three battles, each of which ended with the Royal Guards being defeated and finally retreating back to Moonlight Castle."
"According to Knight Tanya's report, the 13th Division is moving north, and their target is also Brussels."
"What about the Eastern Front?"
"Grand Knight Commander Vincent has sent a message that the fourth line of defense has been lost. They are organizing the fifth line of defense to continue the resistance."
This means the three armies are moving together to surround us.
Since when, the command center has become quiet, so quiet that you can hear a pin drop.
There was unconcealable panic on everyone's face, as if the sky was falling.
However, at this moment, Luo Yi's expression, which had been frozen for several days, relaxed. He was in a good mood and couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.
"Okay, okay, a bunch of old foxes, finally they can't hold back any longer!"
"Everyone who's supposed to come has come. I can catch them all in one fell swoop and let everyone know that Flowers Leader is not to be trifled with."
"Everyone, don't be discouraged, this battle has just begun!"
"Inform everyone, this means resolutely carrying out the plan of clearing the countryside. It doesn't matter if the property is lost, but the people must be saved!"
"Then, as they marched, they laid out more lines of defense, dug more trenches, and resisted at every step without having to fight to the death."
"We still have to wait for the most suitable opportunity!"
(End of this chapter)
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