56 Throw In A Slaughtered Sheep (1/2)

As the days past, Rin knew this was allowing their enemy more time to launch their upcoming attack carefully. But this also gave time for Rin to scheme as well.

While they strategically planned, Rin recognized their army was at a disadvantage when it came to their number in troops.

However, what troubled Rin the most was not knowing who they were up against. If not before, it had certainly spread among the many other empires of the battle occurring in the North Borders.

Was it an attack from another ununited empire?

Or was it some unknown enemy from another area or province attacking the borders of the empires?

For sure, the other empires by now were possibly worrying and fortifying their defenses in case they were next. It had already been confirmed from the recent reports Rin was given, that the enemy had already taken over various provinces in the Northern Empire.

Some they would fight for, others they were given willingly under the province governor surrendering.

Whoever they were, Rin knew they were superior in both numbers and strength.

Sitting at her desk, with her hands hovering over her head, Rin's gleaming eyes shone radiantly.

This was getting interesting.

...

That day, Rin had made sure to carefully plan out the numbers of troops and their strength by numbers and who was more suited for which rank, before heading toward the governor's study.

Upon entering, Rin witnessed the governor and a prime minister speaking with a scroll in the governor's hand.

Instantly noticing the boy entering, Governor Tao says a few words to the prime minister as he passes him the scroll before the prime minister departs. Leaving the governor's office, all that remained was the two figures in the room.

”I hope I wasn't interrupting anything important Sir,” Rin faintly smiled, her hands behind her back.

”Of course not boy, come in.” Governor Tao chuckled.

Walking further into the man's office, Rin gently lowers her head with cupped fists.

”I've come to see Governor Tao on asking a question.”

”Oh? What is it?”

Gently lifting her head gently, Rin lowers her hands to her side calmly.

”It's about the number in our troops. Even with more advanced strength in our troops, I'm afraid it won't hold the enemy off for long.” Rin's voice was serene as she spoke. ”I understand Governor Tao has already reached out to neighboring provinces for more troops.”

Releasing a sigh, Governor Tao nods his head.

”Yes, I have reached out to many of the neighboring provinces captains, all that was said in return was that they did not wish to partake in the fight and risk their men.” He said grimly.