Chapter 933 - Stupid pig-like NPC (1/2)
I rode the God Dragon Horse and headed into the [Zhan Long] and Royal Army camp. As the Guild Leader and General, this was something that I had to do. When I took a look at their injuries, I couldn't bear to look on. Hundreds of barbarians and human soldiers crying out was like a nightmare. What made me sad was our lack of medics which meant that most of them died solely from the pain.
The smoke billowed such that people continued to cough. At this moment, many barbarians stopped struggling. When the food and soup were carried in front of the people, the barbarians were so hungry that their eyes were in a daze. They snatched chopsticks and bowls and wolfed down. Such a situation was extremely tragic and sad.
A cavalry flew over in the smoke — he looked familiar. He had an ID on his head. It was Guard General Situ Xin. He held onto the King Flag and hollered, ”Commander in Chief, Commander in Chief!”
I jumped on the horse, ”General Situ, what's up?”
Situ Xin said, ”Commander in Chief, Luo Ding's Vanguard Army is recuperating and the next wave is about to arrive. His Majesty wants you to head to the central camp and discuss our next steps.”
”Why are you the one informing me?” I asked.
Situ Xin laughed bitterly and said, ”His Majesty's twelve messengers have all died to Three Horned Beasts, let's not talk about it... I still have to inform the other generals.”
”Okay!”
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I didn't waste any time, riding the horse over to the central tent. My God-Slaying Armor was covered in Three Horned Beast blood which dripped down the Violet Heaven Cape. When I stepped in, the fresh blood merged with the red carpet, and I walked beside Lochlan step by step. I cupped my fist and said, ”Greetings, Your Majesty!”
Lochlan gave a gentle smile, ”Master Li, there is no need for such politeness.”
I didn't say much, I turned around and stood still. Luo Xun was right opposite me.
After a while, the various generals all arrived. Even Drunken Spear, Fang Ge Que and Q-Sword all came. Everyone at the major rank was allowed to join in. A bunch of guards wearing golden armor stood outside the tent — they held up their spears and there was a solemn atmosphere. Like if any of us did anything wrong, we would be pulled out and killed.
”Your Majesty.”
The guard captain said softly, ”All the generals are here.”
”Okay.” Lochlan stood up and waved the cape behind him. He looked more and more like a ruler and he hollered, ”The North invaded us and they are really aggressive. Thanks to generals fighting to the death for us, we are able to survive for now. Luo Ding and Lei Ding wouldn't give up. There might be even more intense battles after this. Do you generals have anything to suggest?”
Fang Ge Que walked over and cupped his fists, ”Since we can't settle it with a long battle, why don’t we take drastic measures!”
Lochlan's eyes flashed brightly before it disappeared, ”What does General Fang mean?”
Fang Ge Que said, ”Since we can't crush them head-on, why not we send a bunch of people from the east to burn their grain? Without food, they would also collapse.”
Lochlan nodded, ”That makes sense. Which general is willing?”
Louis frowned, ”This... this is a little inappropriate, isn’t it?”
Lochlan looked toward me, ”Master Li, what do you think?”
I cupped my fist and smiled, ”Fang Ge Que's words make sense. This is a good method, but what I am afraid of is that most of the Vanguard Army are Death Spirits. Do they even have grain?”
Situ Xin smiled, ”Your Majesty, based on what I know, they don't consume grain. Their food comes from the battlefield.”
”Come from the battlefield?” Lochlan, Fang Ge Que, and I were all stunned.
Situ Xin cupped his fist and said, ”Yes, Your Majesty. I personally saw them consuming the bodies of our soldiers. As long as there is war and death, they won't be hungry.”
Lochlan felt a chill down his spine and said, ”Damn that Vanguard Army!”
Luo Xun said, ”Your Majesty, Luo Ding has already lived for tens of thousands of years and is an old man. He was the first to enter the Holy Domain. Therefore, he should have become one of the gods. With his intellect, he won't fall for our tricks. We can only fight him head-on and use blood to protect the survival of the humans.”
Lochlan's eyes were filled with praise, ”What Father is saying is true. Which army should block the next wave?”
Les cupped his fists, ”Your Majesty, the Violent Thunder Army has suffered heavy losses and we can't be the vanguard any more.”
Louis also said, ”The Fire Axe Army also suffered many losses.”
Luo Xun said, ”Your Majesty, we suffered one attack from a Three Horned Beast and lost tens of thousands. We are currently resting up. However, if you choose Rongdi Army, we are willing to serve the Empire!”
Lochlan frowned and said, ”This.... forget it. The Rongdi Army's duty is to defend Waterfront City and we can't lose them all here. The Rongdi Army doesn't need to fight, just defend the right wing.”