Chapter 432 Something Big (1/2)
Rocky came back to pass through the moorland to return to the campsite. Upon reaching, he immediately convened a meeting with Marin, Sabina, and Dunn at the campsite.
”Commander Bai, have you formulated a new plan? Is that the reason why you called for us so suddenly?” Dunn looked anxious with a hint of optimism as he asked in a coarse tone.
Simultaneously, Marin and Sabina also fixed their gaze at Rocky while sharing Dunn's curiosity and stress as well.
”I just acquired the information that a really powerful enemy was posted in the Timber Deity Empire's garrison. With this new leader, I believe it will be a difficult task for our forces to recapture the Hippo Land and beat this intimidating enemy.” Rocky frowned as he revealed the concerns that kept him from being hopeful about the recapture's outcome.
”How did you come across this crucial information?” Marin looked at Rocky with bafflement as she put forward her doubt. Earlier, Rocky seemed careless like a casual young man with no concern in life. But, now looking at him, he appeared to be completely transformed. He was solemn and yet afflicted by this dire situation.
”Commander Dunn, from this moment forth you will need to maintain close surveillance of the ferry to the Hippo Land. I will need all the details pertaining to the transportation of grain and supplies, through the ferry by the Timber Deity Empire, and also the number of soldiers transported by the ferry every day. Report back to me every evening with all of these details, please.” Rocky gave clear and concise orders to Dunn in a serious tone right then.
”Yes, sir. I understand!” Dunn nodded instantly as he accepted the order.
”Meanwhile, Commander Marin and Commander Ji, starting tomorrow, both of you need to lead the soldiers for a frontal attack to the Hippo Land, like clockwork every six hours. But remember you don't have to have a real engage in a full-frontal attack leading to a battle, instead, a feint like a threat will be enough to keep them at bay. Within an hour of initiating such an attack you will have to retreat...” Rocky then explained his order to Marin and Sabina.
”I don't understand. What kind of an attack is this? What message will we be sending?” Marin expressed in an extremely perplexed tone.
”Well, for now all you need to do is blindly follow my commands step-by-step. You don't have to doubt anything.” Rocky lashed back in a serious yet harsh tone as he gave Marin a sharp look.
Marin met Rocky's intimidating gaze as she wondered, 'What happened to him? He seems to have gotten serious, overnight. Moreover, this strategic method of engaging the enemy, every six hours, devised by him sounds like a farce that will just blow up in our face.' She could sense that there was something fishy. But it was too soon for her to be able to figure out what was going wrong no matter how hard she tried to think it through again and again.
For now, Sabina did not say anything instead she turned around and left with the directive.