Chapter 498: 165: The Gambler’s Roulette (2) (Update 4, Seeking Subscription)_2
But he was about to ask a question when he saw the sweat-drenched Crenxia and the young man in the grey-green robe walking in from outside the hall at the sa ti.
Seeing these two, Brand’s face imdiately turned serious, and he interrupted Furlo’s next words. He asked hurriedly, “How was it?”
“Rested well, Lord, ready to depart at any ti—” Crenxia replied cautiously, glancing at him.
His words seed to be a signal, and with a ‘woosh,’ everyone in the hall stood up from their seats, gripping their weapons. Even Qian, who had been talking with Funiya, patted the little girl’s shoulder and then stood up. Brand looked at these people and nodded, “Then let’s set out! Crenxia, I’ll leave supporting Fern’s direction to you. I’ll send Miss disha with you. As for the other side, what’s the situation?”
disha listened to Brand’s words and nodded to Crenxia.
However, the silver-haired middle-aged man frowned and shook his head, saying, “The signal has been sent out, but there’s still no news. I’ve dispatched scouts to make contact, but it might take a while before they return.”
“No ti,” Brand shook his head, “we must depart imdiately.”
“But Lord, I know Yuta,” Crenxia suddenly said, “Even if she didn’t arrive on ti, she would definitely try to delay Madara’s undead as much as possible. Lord, so there’s no need to worry too much…”
He hadn’t finished speaking but was interrupted by Brand, “It’s useless, they can’t hold them off. I understand Madara’s usual tactics better than you do. Surrounded by those endless skeleton armies, unless defended from a perilous spot, two to three hundred rcenaries are like stones thrown into the sea; it wouldn’t take long for them to be obliterated.”
He pressed his hands on the table, looked up at everyone, “Not to ntion the hidden Corpse Witches and Black Knights.”
Brand straightened up and picked up Qian’s longsword, “Now the only thing we can do is set off imdiately. All that’s left is to pray Miss Yuta can arrive at the West Gate in ti. Otherwise, there’s only one possible end—”
The hall fell silent.
Everyone looked at each other. But when they saw Brand walking out with his sword without another word, they followed, sowhat stunned. At this mont, Char raised his head from the dusty map and calmly asked, “So, the worst outco left isn’t really abandoning Fir City, right? Lord?”
Everyone was taken aback, not understanding why the young wizard’s topic turned to this.
But Brand stopped at the door and turned to look at him, “What have you thought of?”
“I just thought your boldness is truly as always, Lord—”
Brand gave a slight smile.
“Because the price is high,” he replied, “to avoid losses, we can only choose the most rewarding thod, even if the risk is greater. But as I said, would a dead person care about whether one or two ropes are around their neck?”
“Well, that’s true. Still, I just now realized—Lord, you and Miss Roman are truly a perfect match.”
Brand smiled.
“Lord?” Hu Que asked, sowhat confused.
“What Char ntioned is exactly my plan,” Brand nodded and replied, “I intend not just to kill Gruding but also to claim ownership of Tonyger. Count Denier will definitely seek retribution, and I will use this land, originally his, to show him what’s what. Victory isn’t solely in strength; wisdom also holds the key to overturning the situation—”
“No one can defeat the future—”
He took a step towards the door and turned to the silver-haired middle-aged man—the only outsider in this hall, “Moreover, who says a newly risen noble is allowed only one territory? Wouldn’t you say, Crenxia?”
Crenxia, drenched in sweat, stared blankly at Brand. At this mont, he had only one thought: either he was crazy, or this young man was! He was outright challenging every tradition and the nobles’ ga rules of this ancient kingdom.
Forcible occupation of a noble’s territory—
By Martha! If he succeeded, he would overturn all old perceptions of Erune.
The silver-haired middle-aged man couldn’t help but lower his head, suddenly thinking of another possibility—that they all were crazy!
But Char had a different viewpoint from the rcenary Group Leader. The young wizard raised his head and asked, “Now it seems indeed risky. The undead are right outside the city, and abandoning Fir City ans Lord loses the justification to establish a foothold in Tonyger—”
“So, Lord, what’s your plan?” he asked, “Are we going to hide in the forest and wage guerrilla warfare? Oh, by the way, what was that sixteen-word strategy you taught last ti?”
Brand smiled slightly, turned back, and his gaze passed through the large archway outside the corridor. Outside the door was deep darkness. But Brand knew that dawn was only monts away. Maybe the next mont, the sun would rise from the horizon.
But could Fir City really hold on until the next mont?
“Man proposes, God disposes,” the young man replied, “Since we choose the life of a gambler, we should calm down and enjoy the thrill—”
“As for guerrilla warfare,” he replied, “rest assured, I am considered a descendant of grandmasters.”
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