Chapter 700 - Three Ways Battle - Part 2 (1/2)
”It's fine.” Tang Shaoyang waved his hand. ”It's not something that is unforgivable. Get up.”
”I am grateful for your generosity, My Lord.” General Arsi was relieved that Lord Tang Shaoyang did not take that as an offense. He then stood up and walked to the side.
General Goldien, General Ava, and Marshal Alton greeted Tang Shaoyang by bowing their heads. He responded to their greeting and continued with his purpose of meeting them. ”So, what are you guys discussing? Planning to attack Astium City?”
”Yes, My Lord. We are discussing the right strategy with a focus of minimizing the casualty.” General Goldien was the first one to answer him. ”Stop wasting your time on this. Astium City is defenseless, and you can capture it right away.”
”Huh!?” The three Generals and one Marshal were confused by Tang Shaoyang's claim. Marshal Alton furrowed his brows. ”Don't tell me you attack the city by yourself, My Lord. Haven't we agreed to let the low-level soldiers fight the early battle, My Lord?”
”I have no choice. Those knights were about to leave the city, so I intercepted them.” Tang Shaoyang shrugged and told them what happened last night. ”So, only civilians are in the city, and I have talked it out with the civilians. They agree to surrender as long as we can guarantee their safety.”
”The knights were leaving the city?” The three Generals looked at each other. ”Yes. I think they plan to regroup with the main force instead of defending their city. They seem to realize that they are wasting their force to fight us, so they retreat. It's not like the next three cities are crucial to them. They captured these cities to have a safe route to transfer the supply from Braum City. Now they lost Braum City, and they have no reason to defend the city anymore.”
”I see.” Marshal Alton nodded understandingly. ”So they want to delay us with the civilians? This is something my disciple will do. Doing useless things even though he should know those civilians could not delay us.”
”Does that mean the next city after Astium is also defenseless?” General Arsi thought it was absurd to give up the city. If they had enough force in the city, it would not be that easy even for them to capture the city. 'Ah, this force is an exception, though. If Marshal Alton or Lord Tang Shaoyang joined the fight, there's no city they could not capture.'
”I think so, but just in case, you can send the scout to Yorke City and Ailo City to make sure.” Tang Shaoyang nodded. ”Alright, that's it. I am stopping by to inform you guys of this, so you will not waste your time with this strategic meeting. Let's meet again in Ailo City.”
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The Lionax Kingdom's Main Camp
”What? A force from Gigante Forest is capturing the city? Are you sure about this?” King Emerson looked at his General and questioned in a dignified tone.
”Yes, My Lord.” General Atmien replied. ”I have sent my scouts to Bareham City, and the beastmen are on guard of the city. We tried to send the scout into the city, but none returned. So, I am giving up to spy on the city and report this to you immediately, My Lord.”