A surprise attack, in itself, wasn’t terrifying.
Kabil’s Second Knight Order was already camped on the side closer to the Count’s Domain. Furthermore, with the war approaching, patrols had been tightened.
In addition, the forces of many nobles had also arrived in Splendid City one after another.
As Commander-in-Chief, Ronin settled them on the mountainside next to the main camp and drew out a portion of their n to act as scouts, positioning them on the road to Black Python City.
With this double layer of security, even if Ossen tried to pull a surprise attack, Splendid City would be able to react imdiately.
Lurans said, "Ronin, don’t linger in Wushan Town any longer. You’re needed over in Splendid City."
Broel frowned slightly. He felt this arrangent was sowhat inappropriate.
"Black Python Castle has two teor Knights, but as far as I know, our strongest people in Splendid City are only Golden Knights, right? Wouldn’t sending Ronin over with such a lineup be too risky?"
He had co to Wushan Territory this ti to deliver a ssage to Bruno, ensuring Ronin could get to Golden Feather City on ti. For that reason, he needed to guarantee Ronin’s safety.
To be honest, Ronin dying in battle was far more terrifying than him failing to arrive at Golden Feather City on ti. If that happened, Her Highness Princess Blanche’s reputation for being a jinx to her fiancés would be permanently cented, which would have a huge impact on His Majesty’s reputation and the Royal Family’s prestige.
He paused for a mont before saying, "How about this: I’ll accompany Ronin with my Griffin Knight Order."
Lurans nodded slightly. Although he knew the extent of Ronin’s power, having Broel go along was a safer bet to ensure Ronin’s absolute safety.
However, Ronin felt it was unnecessary.
"Count Broel, it would be better for you to remain on the main front."
He advised, "The number of top-tier experts on the enemy’s side is uncertain. Besides Ossen and the teor Knight the old headmaster ntioned, there might be other powerful individuals. It would be safer for you and Mr. Daun to stay on the main front."
Although the main front had Lurans, a Silver Moon Knight, as well as three other Seventh-level Transcendents—lonika, Daun, and Miroslav,
the enemy’s lineup was ultimately an unknown. If they had two more teor Knights, then the number of top-tier experts on the main front wouldn’t be that high.
As for Splendid City, Ronin had already sent Carlos to bring Ridder over. With a Proud Sun Knight present, plus himself—a Magic Master and a Silver Moon Knight—the enemy wouldn’t be able to cause much trouble.
Seeing that Broel was about to say more, Ronin winked and said mysteriously, "Rest assured, my lord. It’s not like we haven’t made arrangents for Splendid City."
Broel raised an eyebrow. ’Ronin’s words are interesting. Could it be that Wushan Territory has a teor Knight I don’t know about?’
Faces flashed through his mind, but he couldn’t pinpoint any likely candidates.
However, faced with Ronin’s insistence, he could only nod helplessly. "Alright then. But you must rember to act with caution."
"Don’t worry!"
Ronin left the hall, using Wind’s Wings to fly toward Splendid City.
anwhile, the Knight Orders in Wushan Town and the contingents from the Magic Energy Chamber of Comrce soon received notice that the war had begun.
Wars between lords and vassals had occurred many tis throughout history, but this was the first ti it had happened to them. In a direct conflict like this, if Black Python City lost, the Hyde Clan’s noble title, territory, and everything else would be reduced to nothing.
Wushan Town and Splendid City weren’t too far apart, but Ronin’s flying speed couldn’t compare to Carlos’s.
Over half an hour later, he finally reached Crimson Castle and landed in the small courtyard McKinney had arranged for him.
He sensed that Carlos was already on his way back and would likely return before long.
"Ronin!"
A surprised female voice ca from inside the house. It was his sister, McKinney, with his young nephew, Martin.
"Where have you been? Everyone’s been looking for you!"
Ronin asked in surprise, "What’s wrong? Is sothing the matter?"
McKinney looked a little nervous. "Your subordinates, Rig and Baron Tarren, went deep into the Count’s Domain and discovered that Black Python City’s army is marching toward us in large numbers! They suspect Ossen wants to launch a surprise attack on Splendid City."
Since the other nobles were contributing troops, Ronin had to join the fun, so he had Rig from Wubei Territory lead a Knight Squad to participate in the war.
’This is good, too. Being tempered by the flas of war is more effective than just training at ho.’
"I just got back from Wushan Town, so I already know about it. Where is everyone? I need to see them about sothing as well."
"In the castle’s fortress hall."
McKinney said hurriedly, "You should go over there quickly. They’re discussing whether to notify Wushan Town and have Count Broel bring two powerful experts over on his griffins!"
Hearing this, Ronin hurried toward the fortress.
"Uncle..."
Little Martin’s childish voice stopped Ronin.
"What is it?"
Martin glanced at McKinney, then said, "My mom said the enemy might break into Splendid City. Are we going to be defeated?"
Ronin couldn’t help but laugh. "Don’t listen to your mom’s nonsense. With your uncle here, the enemy won’t even reach the gates of Splendid City!"
"Hee hee, my uncle is the best!"
Ronin couldn’t resist walking over and patting the boy’s cheek. He smiled and said to his sister, "Don’t scare the child."
McKinney nodded, embarrassed. She had just been anxious before.
Only then did Ronin quickly walk into the fortress hall.
As he appeared, the sounds of heated discussion died down for a mont.
Although Kabil and Sandro were Leaders, they both valued Ronin’s opinion, and the sa was even more true for Marvin, Vitorino, and the others.
"Ronin, you’re finally here! Quick, tell us, do you think we should ask the Marquis to send a teor Knight over?"
Marvin unabashedly pushed Ronin into the main seat. "A lot of people really did co from Black Python City. That guy Ossen is definitely trying to take Splendid City!"
"Yes, my lord!"
Rig added, "Baron Tarren and I observed them for a long ti. Our initial estimate is that no fewer than five thousand n are coming!"
A Knight Order had nearly 1,200 n, and the enemy had sent four Knight Orders.
In everyone’s eyes, Black Python City was definitely throwing everything it had into attacking Splendid City.
"Everyone, there’s no need to panic. The force they’ve sent is just a small contingent."
Ronin said, "A short while ago, Broel’s Griffin Knights scouted Ossen’s Count’s Domain. Their main force is currently marching on Wushan Town."
"Huh?"
"No way. Where did Ossen get so many n?"
"Did he conscript everyone in the Count’s Domain for the battlefield?"
His words sent ripples through the crowd, and everyone started discussing it animatedly.
Only then did Ronin explain about the Witch Soul Race. Although it sounded sowhat incredible, hiding it at a ti like this would only lead to greater casualties.
These dear nobles were all supporters of Wushan Castle. Preserving their strength was the sa as preserving Wushan Castle’s own strength.
After his explanation, the hall fell deathly silent.
They had expected an ordinary battle, but they never thought it would involve an outside race—and that this race was the very culprit that had tornted Lurans for thirty years.
"Ronin, do you think we can beat them?"
"Or... should we go ask for a teor Knight to co over?"
Compared to their previous high morale and the lively discussions, the hall now seed sowhat subdued.
Ronin smiled faintly. "What’s this? Are Viscount Marvin and Viscount Vitorino afraid?"
Marvin’s eyes widened. "I never said I was scared! It’s just that this ’Witch Soul Race’ you ntioned sounds a bit sinister."
Vitorino, of course, wouldn’t admit his cowardice in front of everyone. "I just think that with a teor Knight here, it would be easier for us to deal with any unexpected situations."
Kabil and Sandro nodded in agreent.
"That’s right, Ronin. The best of us here are just Silver or Gold. If a teor Knight appears on their side, the risk is too great."
Ronin stood up with a smile. "What, you don’t think we have a teor Knight here?"
Hm?
The crowd looked at each other. ’Is there a teor Knight here?’
Their gazes finally turned to Ronin. ’It couldn’t be this young man, could it?’
Just then, a deep roar echoed through the sky, its extre piercing power flooding into the ears of everyone in the castle.
Imdiately after, a fierce gust of wind howled down, and the group only sensed a dark shadow flash past the window.
"What’s that?"
Marvin and the others were startled and rushed outside, only to see a giant Magical Beast landing in the open space in front of the fortress. Its terrifying aura had already scared the surrounding Guards into collapsing on the ground.
"Is that... a Dragon?"
Marvin’s eyes were wide. He suddenly recalled the rumors from Wubei Territory about Ronin having a Dragon, which he had assud was an exaggerated joke.
"You really have a Dragon?"
The others had similar expressions and questions.
Ronin nodded. "Does this put your minds at ease a little?"
The crowd swallowed hard.
If a creature like a Giant Dragon were an enemy, they would all be terrified. But as an ally, it was incredibly reassuring.
"There’s soone on the Dragon’s back!"
Amid a cry of surprise, Ridder leaped off the Dragon’s back and landed on the steps before the fortress gate. He knelt on one knee. "My lord, Ridder reporting for duty."
"Rise, Ridder. The enemy is already on their way. Our battle is about to begin."
Ridder stood up and declared in a clear voice, "Ready to fight for you at any ti!"
Only then did the crowd rember the teor Knight Ronin had just ntioned. ’Could it be this red-haired man before them?’
’If that’s true, then we have both a Giant Dragon and a teor Knight. Even if we’re facing this so-called Witch Soul Race, maybe it’s not so terrifying after all?’
"Let’s fight!"
The fighting spirit in everyone’s eyes reignited.
"Make the traitors pay the price!"
"Yeah, let’s make sure those bastards don’t make it back alive!"
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