Chapter 814 - Another Expedition (2/2)

Theodore laughed, “Father, we absolutely cannot allow these bandits and thieves to live. Execute them!”

The old king gave a frustrated sigh and said, “Theodore, I’ll leave this matter to you! Is there any other business? If not, let us adjourn. I am feeling tired.”

Louis stood not far from the throne. He crossed his arms in front of his chest, with the red handkerchief fluttering from its knot on his arm. He reported, “Your majesty, ever since the last Battle at the Sea of No Return, the Hybrid Demon Territory forces have gone into silence. Even the Revered One has lost over half of its forces. I suggest that the empire deploy its most elite troops past the Dragon City and into the Revered One’s Empire to dispose of Luo Lin’s army. At the same time, they’ll take bring his head back to honor the former duke, Luo Lei. What does your majesty think?”

The old king stiffened, “What? Advance on the Revered One’s territory? This… are you sure now is the right time?”

Louis replied, “During the Battle of the Sea of No Return, the two Demon Kings, Han Lin and Kehl, died at Deer Lake. The Hybrid Demons are very jittery right now and are in a corner. From what I see, they have very few forces left. They are now a fish in murky waters. I’m convinced that they are at the end of their path. Now is the time for decisive action. We’ll sweep the north under the imperial flag, first taking the Revered One’s territory, and then killing the rest one by one. At that point, these military achievements will resound through the pages of history!”

When Louis mentioned the achievements, I could see a light turn on in King Rob’s eyes. The old king was at the latter end of his years. As a monarch, his greatest goal was naturally to leave a good name in history. After all, he did not wish for his posterity to look back at his reign and see him as an average ruler. Louis’ words struck the heart of the matter. I could already see this failure waiting to happen. D*mn, the king is falling for his trap!

As I predicted, a few seconds later, the king gripped the hilt of his Ruler’s Sword, and his face lit up with ambition, “General Louis’ words ring true. Everyone here, let us discuss further. Who do you nominate as the commander of this exhibition?”

Theodore immediately stepped up, “I think that the Royal Army has sufficiently demonstrated their military prowess. The commander Li Xiao Yao is, after all, a widely known hero. How about we deploy 50,000 of the Royal Army soldiers to invade the Hybrid Demon Territory’s Revered One’s Empire?”

King Rob nodded, “General Li, do you have any objections?”

I felt a stab in my heart. They were striking the Royal Army. I clenched my teeth and responded, “Your majesty, the Royal Army has been continuously battling for the past month and its soldiers are weary. If we were to set off for a new campaign, I would suggest your majesty to wait for my soldiers to recover first. Besides…. The Hybrid Demons in the north have more power than me, or anyone else in this room can clearly attest to. It is not as General Louis says, where they are a fish trapped in a puddle. Rather, they are highly capable and are likely to be biding their time while they hide their numbers, just waiting for us to provoke them first!”

Louis detested me for the five thousand Long Spear Unit men that I seized, as well as the death of his officer, Yugo. He coldly smiled, “General Li, are you so afraid of the Hybrid Demons that you aren’t willing to set off in battle? That’s the only reason I can imagine why you would shirk your responsibilities as a military man of the empire!”

I let out a sigh, “There’s no need for you to try and provoke me. I will go if his majesty so commands.”

Pearl clenched her fist, “Father, if General Li Xiao Yao only leads a single unit, he will undoubtedly fall to a disadvantage against the Hybrid Demons. How about… you announce a decree to deploy troops from Dragon City to go on this campaign as well! This way, there will at least be a higher chance in our victory!”

The old king nodded, “I will allow it.”

Right then, Crown Prince Theodore suddenly stood up and said, “Father, even if the Royal Army and the Dragon City Armies were to both set out, they wouldn’t necessarily gain total victory. I ask that you allow my Flame Dragon Army to set out with the Royal Army. The Hybrid Demon Territory has trespassed our borders time and time again. It's about time we finally lead one sweeping campaign against them!”

The old king became giddy, “Theodore, are you certain you will return victorious?”

Theodore nodded, “Of course!”

“Good!”

The old king roared with laughter and said, “You bring honor to your title as the Crown Prince of the empire. This is the kind of air a prince should have. Prepare the decree, the Flame Dragon Army will set out with the Royal Army. They both will work together and support each other in regards to the rations and techniques!”

Theodore looked down with a smile, “Thank you, Father!”

I bowed as well and replied, “Thank you, your majesty.”

Han Yuan, Xiao Lie, and the others followed closely behind me. Each of them was more excited than the last. This new mission was a great chance to earn achievement points. Xiao Lie didn’t have to worry. Based on what happened at the Sea of No Return, it’s clear that the Demon Kings weren’t normal BOSSes. They all were extremely cunning. The Flame Dragon Army along with the Royal Army amounted to less than 200,000 forces. With that many soldiers, they all might even end up being buried in Hybrid Demon Territory. But… if Dragon City’s Frost and Zi Shu along with their fifteen Dragon Knights were to lead the charge, we might have a chance at victory. Either way, whether we live or die, all we can do now is try our best!

When I reached this conclusion, I turned around to leave. I glared at Louis. After all, it was his bright idea to push the Royal Army towards its own demise.

Louis was stunned by this show of defiance. He clearly seemed to have never imagined that I would dare to give him a look like that. He saw my killing intent with that one glance. The moment I get the chance, I will take out this effeminate General of the Violent Thunder Army without hesitation!

King Rob stood up and pointed his Ruler’s Sword above his head with a smile, “Then, two days from now, the campaign will set out!”