Vol 5 Chapter 36.3 (1/2)
Chapter 36 – The War of Arcadia (III)
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But regardless of what was being said, from his own personal, emotional perspective, he was unwilling to accept this fact. He would rather the enemy’s four army legions survive if it meant that he wouldn’t lose a single Falcon Dragon Cavalry!
Maldini’s complexion inexplicably became unsettled. The atmosphere within the Commander’s tent seemed to freeze. Those high-ranking military officers close to him were aware that their esteemed generalissimo might explode violently.
Xiang Luan also felt that the mood was amiss, so she forced a smile, saying, “Generalissimo Maldini, even though our losses this time weren’t small, the beastmen’s losses were even greater. Exchanging a thousand for forty thousand elites of the enemy, this is a decisive win! When we return, I will definitely request my Imperial Father to recognize the deceased soldiers for their merits and bequeath substantial compensations to their families.”
Maldini slowly stood up. The Violet Star Dragon Cavalry Commander’s aura that radiated off his body appeared to be the essence of iciness. He turned to face Fisich.e.l.la and Xiang Luan. Bowing, he said, “Your Highness speaks such truth. We have achieved a decisive victory this time. It can be said that this is the largest victory we have had in a confrontation with the Mjolnir beastmen. Most importantly, we crushed the enemy’s plot to raid Puglia Plains. As the true commander of this battle, Ye Yin Zhu can claim tremendous merit for himself. Even though he is a student of Milan Inst.i.tution and merely a student-mage within the army, I will definitely report such great service to the Military Department; his Majesty will then bestow down his reward by decree.”
Hearing Maldini’s words, Xiang Luan and Fisich.e.l.la both simultaneously relaxed. This person was Generalissimo Ironblood. Honestly speaking, they were both somewhat afraid within their hearts. If Maldini investigated Ye Yin Zhu’s sin of sending a thousand tamed dragons to their deaths, the Falcon Dragon Cavalry included, then it would be troubling.
Non-military commands were, to some extent, not accepted. As Ironblood Maldini managed the armed forces, if he were to get rid of Ye Yin Zhu in a violent rage, then Xiang Luan and Fisich.e.l.la would be unable to reason with him. After all, the Violet Clan held an influential position within the Milan Empire. Emperor Silvio also held his ideas in esteem. He would absolutely not punish Maldini, a man who possessed brilliantly outstanding military service, because of a single mage.
Ye Yin Zhu sensed the somewhat disharmonious atmosphere within the Commander’s tent, but he simply couldn’t make head or tails of it. He never would’ve believed that Maldini would be unfavorable toward him. Hearing this venerable generalissimo speak about establis.h.i.+ng his great service, he couldn’t help but bashfully say, “Old horse, oh, excuse me, Generalissimo Maldini, I actually didn’t do anything. If it wasn’t for everyone’s a.s.sistance, it would’ve been impossible for me to create such a good result with only my power.”
At the side, the eldest grandson of the Violet Clan, Silver Star Dragon Cavalry Commander Austin, sneered, “Fortunately, you didn’t do anything. Otherwise, how could you compensate for the loss of the Dragon Cavalry Legion?”
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up!” Maldini explosively shouted. He scared Austin so much that his whole body trembled. This grandfather of his had released a tremendously oppressive power that made him feel as if he was suffocating.
A cold light flashed through Maldini’s eyes. He said to Ye Yin Zhu, “You’ve done well. You deserve to be an important person to Miss Anya. With such a large disparity between us and the enemy, you miraculously defeated the opposition. Regardless of whether it is your own resourcefulness and bravery or your unusual magic, you can be considered a rising star of the young generation. However, you still sacrificed the critically important Falcon Dragon Cavalry of the Empire. This error is also not very small. Even if your service is greater, I will also report these facts to my superiors and allow his Majesty to make a decision.”
Xiang Luan and Fisich.e.l.la knew that they hadn’t been wrong about this generalissimo. If it hadn’t been Ye Yin Zhu this time, then perhaps the conclusion would’ve been extremely miserable. It was precisely because of Anya that the rage in Maldini’s heart was forcefully suppressed.
“I wasn’t thinking of rewards. I just didn’t want to see the beastmen harm my friends and cla.s.smates. Generalissimo Maldini, I don’t think that what I’ve done was wrong. Elder Brother Oliveira had said that in order to obtain victory on the battlefield, even if you must be completely unscrupulous, then do so by all means!”
“Yin Zhu…” Ye Yin Zhu’s accidental speech frightened Oliveira, who was sitting to the side, extremely. He was well aware of his grandfather’s temperament. Now that he had suddenly become the originator of the plan…he didn’t dare to bear his grandfather’s fury.
Sure enough, Maldini’s gaze immediately s.h.i.+fted to Oliveira. He somewhat tauntingly said, “Oh, saying it like this, Oliveira’s contributions also aren’t small, no? Not bad not bad, a military officer of our Violet Clan finally understands the art of war. You have all done great service, great service!” As he said this, his voice suddenly changed into a bellow. “Soldier Austin, Soldier Okafur, step forward!”
Austin exchanged glances with his younger brother, and they stepped forward together, chests pushed forward.
Maldini walked until he stopped in front of Okafur. “At that time, what was the order I had given you?”
Although Okafur panicked mentally, he still stated, “You ordered me to guide a thousand Dragon Cavalry Knights to protect the students of the Milan Inst.i.tution for Magic and Martial Arts and to defend Konya City.”
Maldini’s voice dropped even lower. “Then did you? Why did you sneak away with the Dragon Cavalry? When I had discovered your actions, you were already on the battlefield here at Sacred Heart City. In addition… Austin, as the eldest brother, not only did you not deter Okafur’s actions, you even went as far as to secretly return him into the Dragon Cavalry ranks. Precisely because of your wrongs, you caused Konya City to be empty.”