Chapter 62 - 62: Preparation (1/2)

Limes Temple is currently on alert because of the impending threat coming their way. Triteia and Haru were summoned to join the discussion with the Divine Lord Foeni.

These two have encountered the Shadows more frequently than anyone in the room. Their insights and expertise will be rendered useful to everyone.

On the other hand, the Limes Temple Guards have four divisions— North, South, East, and West. They are all well trained under Eu's specific instructions years prior.

They are the longest group who have trained under her, and even Jairu is confident with their capabilities. They are simply an elite among the elites.

Even the Divine Lord was impressed. He was staying in the temple and witnessed the guards' rigorous activities.

He didn't pay attention to it until then. He didn't really bother checking on their status and left Captain Jairu's better judgments.

Compared to his guards, he can say they are really exceptional. Their abilities have genuinely surpassed the standards.

He never really thought Eu could be so meticulous. He smiles as he remembers his Palace Guards received an intense beating from her.

He even thought of hiring her to put them on her training course one of these days. He wonders, how will his men take that? He is sure the temple guards didn't readily accept her propositions too.

Not long, the Divine Lord Foeni laid out his plans before them. The guards should hold their designated positions and protect their respective areas faithfully.

They need to cover as much ground as possible, and it doesn't matter if they stretch their forces way too thin. This is the plausible course of action if they are not aware of where they are going to strike.

Meanwhile, Eu hides her exhaustion from everyone as she listens to their discussion. She also needs to share her insights about what she learned, and contradict him.

”Forgive my objection, my Lord. Those locations don't hold any threat. I suggest you concentrate your forces here at the Southern Forest. We will have better chances if you are all there…” Eu suggested.

”The Southern Forest...? Do you mean their main forces are on that unlikely location...? ” Jairu inquired.

”I'm afraid so. We already secured these parts. Lumina and I also put some countermeasures. I assure you, they won't be able to pass through here. We must not let them split up as well.” Eu discloses.

Triteia quickly understood her words. Shadows can easily overwhelm them like what happened to Jairu. They should match their strength and numbers as much as they could.

Then again, how can Lumina and Eu take on such a task so easily?

How can they manage to overwhelm them?

Eu and Lumina already stopped two advancing forces on their way back. These gave them better chances of knowing how to handle the situation.

She wasn't able to come back sooner because of the incidents around the area. Eu also considers there are two opposing factions behind the attack.

They are making a diversion making it less possible for them to assume they would strike from an improbable location. That would be the Southern Forest.

Everyone is intently listening to her explanation as they view the map. Eu arranged the enemy's placements and their possible movements.

Meanwhile, everyone else is convinced they should also protect the temple and two other locations. Still, if she suggested the possibility, they have to reconsider the option.

”Fine. I am all ears. Let's go with your suggestion.” the Divine Lord Foeni spoke as he urges her to speak.

Eu nods as she gives her instructions and the enemies movements, base on her findings.

She is convinced they wanted them to assume they are going to attack from the visible locations. This will blindside them and ignore their actual whereabouts.

Southern Forest is the farthest route towards the temple. The trees are dense, and it remains an unexplored terrain.

It was indeed a poor, more unlikely choice.

”If I may, young miss. Are you truly certain? If we concentrate our forces and they don't show up…” Someone raised his concerns.

Eu accepted his reasons. There are four known routes and the skies, yet she is suggesting an unlikely strategy.

”I understand your concern. Still, none of us would think they will strike from there. They have already scouted this place beforehand. Besides, Lumina already cleared the mountain pass. While I took care of the Western terrain…” Eu discloses.

He was shocked by her revelation, but he expects nothing from her. Eu is always very efficient in handling such matters.

”Do you plan to fight?” the Divine Lord asked and breaking his silence.

”No. I need to rest. I'll stay here. I'm tired...” Eu confessed.

”Then, I'll consider your suggestion. Still, I leave Jairu and your comrades back here. We can't leave the Temple unguarded,” the Divine Lord told her.

”No, Triteia and Haru will be more helpful if they are with you. I suggest you bring them along. Gwyd is also here. We will be fine. Don't worry.” Eu said and reassuring him

His face slightly twitched upon hearing the witch's name. Ravikanth decided to forgo his jealousy, and trust Eu better judgment.

”Very well. Please prepare yourselves. We will head out soon.” he ordered the men before approaching Eu and said, ”I'll escort you to your quarters.”

Eu is looking at him quizzically.

”It's not necessary...” Eu refuted.