Vol 5 Chapter 29.2 (1/2)

Chapter 29 – A Startling Hunt (II)

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Ye Yin Zhu said, “In other words, our army merely amounts to half of the beastmen’s?”

Oliveira nodded his head and said, “Yes. Honestly speaking, a beastmen’s fighting strength is very strong. They can bring practically the entire nation to arms; with naturally tough physique, it allows the majority of them to be powerful warriors. It’s a pity they’re not good at sieges, and that their intelligence is relatively low. They also don’t have outstanding technology like us. Thus, even if they have greater numbers, it is impossible for them to defeat us.

“Of course, relying on these three main points to stop them doesn’t mean we would want to attack. The Northern Wasteland is a d.a.m.nable region; only those beastmen with their natural physique can survive there. As a result, we only need to ward off enough of the beastmen’s invasion. Although it is unlikely our temporary location will have conflict, we still cannot relax. A battlefield can experience countless changes, n.o.body can predict whether they will need us. Is that not right?”

“Yin Zhu.” At this moment, Sura animatedly came running in from outside. “Again, you’re here listening to Oliveira’s lectures! I really don’t understand; you’re a mage, so why are you interested in military affairs?”

Ye Yin Zhu smiled slightly and said, “Naturally, it’s because I feel that military stratagems are also an art! Elder Brother Oliveira spoke of these battle precedents, all of which are so marvelous. It’s like a story.” Since he was a child, every day he would only play the zither. Although he obtained strength that far exceeded an ordinary person’s, he also lost many joys of childhood. Each of Oliveira’s speeches on military matters felt like an action-packed story to him, often causing him to be immersed in the narrative.

“Come on, we can go look around.” Sura tugged on Ye Yin Zhu’s sleeve, wanting to head outside.

“Sura…” Ye Yin Zhu looked somewhat awkwardly at him.

Oliveira laughed loudly and commented, “What Sura said is right. As a mage, it is unlikely you will order troops. Go have fun. In all honesty, I also feel vexed staying here. Elder Brother and Second Brother are both frustrating… throwing me here alone.”

Reluctantly, Ye Yin Zhu followed Sura outside.

“Yin Zhu, let’s go hunting. Although it’s already late autumn, Konya City is still encircled by an alpine region. The mountainous forests would surely have many animals. Let’s go hunt for a few animals to bring back; we can also make everyone feel better with food. What do you think?”

Looking at Sura’s excited appearance, Ye Yin Zhu immediately agreed. Honestly speaking, he was still an immature youngster at heart despite having already broken through to the Pure Zither Heart Realm.

“Okay, but we have to return early. If the others knew I left the group to have fun, it would not be good.”

Sura laughed, saying, “You are captain only in name, that’s all. That day, however, I didn’t expect Old Horse to actually be the the generalissimo of the empire, Maldini. He appears to favor you very much, so from now on, you won’t need to worry about the Violet Clan. Quick, we need to secretly slip away so the others won’t know.”

“What are you two up to?” A pleasant voice echoed out, immediately startling Ye Yin Zhu and Sura. The two of them simultaneously turned around to find that Xiang Luan and Hai Yang had arrived behind them without them noticing.

Xiang Luan was attired in a thick pink fur cloak made of some unknown material. It made her appear delicate and refined, accentuating her stunning looks by making them more prominent and touching. Hai Yang was also attired in a fur cloak, but it was silvery-white in color. Her black hair was bundled into the fur cloak, and her fringe still covered her face.

“We’re not doing anything.” Sura’s face didn’t change as he spoke.

Xiang Luan hummed and said, “I overheard what you guys said, so don’t deny it. Going out to have fun and not telling us, what extremely horrible younger brothers.”

Sura spluttered. “Miss Xiang Luan, we aren’t your younger brothers in the first place!”

Xiang Luan’s charming face reddened as she said, “Nevermind. I’m almost dying of boredom here. If you two go out to have fun, you have to take Hai Yang and I along as well. If not, I will lodge complaints against you two, especially the captain for scurrying off sneakily.”