In front of Azaenn Castle.
Lin Ke expressed her determination and gained the friendship and respect of almost all the nobles.
Even noble powerhouses like Count Giant Sword, Count Akel, Viscount Mantis, and twelve others indicated their willingness to stay and fight alongside Lin Ke and Princess Rica.
Whether or not they had other motives, they were willing to remain.
Also, they sent ssengers back to their domains to rally more support to co here.
Others, like the son of Marquis of Ice, Laplace, and other less influential nobles, passionately declared they would return to their lands and persuade their elders to send reinforcents.
Of course, whether they could persuade them, or even return, Lin Ke was doubtful.
Never put your hopes in all the nobles.
However, Lin Ke didn’t want these noble offspring to die here, as even a victory in war would an enmity with many nobles for Azaenn.
Laplace, in the end, firmly stated that as long as he’s here, his father would definitely bring troops over.
Thus, besides Laplace, most other noble offspring hurried back to their lands.
Lin Ke only hoped that while their passion lasted, they could bring more reinforcents.
It was surprising to Lin Ke that nobles like Viscount Mantis, who held grudges with Azaenn, were willing to stay.
Either they had other thoughts, or their nature was purer...
This made him marvel, in a world with inconvenient transportation and poor information, maintaining the survival of such a large kingdom requires certain nobles to be truly honorable.
Had they relied solely on the power of the Insomnia Emperor, the Gula Kingdom might have long been fragnted.
The Human Race could establish a nation amongst nurous races and dinsions in Naseng, with the steadfastness of the nobles being a crucial factor.
Although Lin Ke suspected Viscount Mantis had other reasons for staying...
At this mont, Lin Ke cooled down after the initial fervor and began arranging defensive asures.
...
The reception room.
After the nobles of various ranks left Azaenn, Lin Ke gathered Count Giant Sword, Princess Rica, and others here to discuss defense plans.
"I believe this defense is divided into two stages: one before reinforcents from your domains arrive, and the second before His Majesty Insomnia’s arrival."
Lin Ke, seated at the head, spoke first.
The people nodded in agreent.
Their task was essentially the first step, keeping the beast wave at bay from Azaenn.
For Azaenn Castle is at the Kingdom of Gula’s southernmost point and closest to the great swamp.
"Esteed nobles, does anyone know how long it will take for our Black and White Kingdom to mobilize military forces? How long before the Great Emperor can support us?" Lin Ke asked.
The nobles were puzzled.
How long?
How would they know?
"Alright..." Lin Ke sighed internally.
These nobles...
While significant for Azaenn, in the whole kingdom, they were nothing, not even inford about the kingdom’s mobilization efficiency.
Let alone the entire continent.
So indeed, Viscount Azanen was essentially a rural, insignificant noble.
"Then... let’s continue discussing troop numbers, preparing for no support by year’s end." Lin Ke pondered for a few seconds, noticing the heavy atmosphere, and spoke again:
"Let’s talk about forces."
"So, how much military force do we currently have to resist?" Count Giant Sword, worthy of being a battle professional, first thought of a response.
Lin Ke glanced around, saying, "Azaenn’s guards can assemble in two days, adding the castle’s defenses, about three thousand to seven thousand."
Saying this, Lin Ke looked at the others.
Others also knew Lin Ke’s control over Azaenn Territory wasn’t strong, so there was a large fluctuation in numbers.
Count Akel and others directly quoted precise figures.
"My territory and private dinsion can gather 13,000 ordinary soldiers, 6,000 elite soldiers, and 100 professionals, mostly lower-ranked," Count Akel said gravely.
Truly a noble of power, Lin Ke felt so envy.
"My private dinsion is still under developnt, current territory can only summon 8,000 soldiers and 50 professionals..."
"My followers will lead 6,000 elites here..."
"I can provide a large amount of supplies, our domain produces wheat and pineapples."
The nobles spoke up, solving many problems.
Only the biggest problem remained, the number of troops.
No one knew when the first beast wave would co, but their initial forces, were essentially Azaenn’s troops and a small part of nearby nobles’ private armies.
In total, not exceeding ten thousand, counting all forces Azaenn Territory could muster.
While the beasts at the other side, seed infinite.
This was the basic nurical comparison, not even counting the strength of the powerful.
If a single Legendary Demon King appeared, it would be over quickly.
So, what to do...
Lin Ke’s mind spun quickly, other nobles also brainstord.
Even Rica was pouting, trying hard to think.
Laplace used his "Equation Set" skill to assist in thinking, flashing on the side, affecting Lin Ke.
Hmm? Wait... Equation Set?
Lin Ke suddenly squinted his eyes.
Yes, forces from Naseng were difficult to fend off the beast wave.
But Lin Ke was not just in red clothes, his heart was also bright red!
Transmigrator!
Lin Ke’s eyes lit up, thoughts racing fast.
Catapults, crossbow arrows, even gunpowder, bombs, mines...
And various tactical strategies, formations, army types, equipnt from Huaxia’s ancients...
He didn’t need to master nor copy them directly.
He wanted to borrow and adapt them accordingly!
So, amidst the chaos, Lin Ke spoke: "I need resources, a massive amount of resources..."
Standing up, Lin Ke spoke quickly: "I need saltpeter, wood, sulfur... Yes, I have a sulfur mine, also need many slaves, hmm... Zhuge Liang once had a battle with fiery armor..."
Beside him, the others didn’t understand what Lin Ke was saying, but got the general aning.
Butler Billy instantly took out paper and pen, taking notes.
"...And guns and cannons, current technology will definitely misfire, effectiveness in doubt..."
"Hmm, paper and fuse..."
"...Glass! Glass can do sothing..."
Gradually, the nobles didn’t understand, Butler Billy struggled to record, barely grasping what Lin Ke spoke.
After half an hour, with Lin Ke talking, he was the first to look up, ignoring the nobles’ surprise and numbness, and looked at Butler Billy: "Uncle Billy, tell the paper mill to operate at full capacity! Produce low-grade paper!"
Then he turned to John: "John, go to the dinsion, tell Granny Hisai, the more, the better! And have the slaves stop mining iron, fully excavate the sulfur mine!"
"Knicks! Select a hundred servants to learn how to beco doctors! And... how to beco a Poison Master!"
"...Guard Captain Rogers, Purchasing Captain Stark, gather all guards! All servants!"
"...Rally the citizens of Azaenn! Get moving!"
With Lin Ke’s arrangents, the reception room was left with Antova and Fulon standing behind Lin Ke, even Ove had been sent by Lin Ke to produce glass.
In this critical mont, everyone in Azaenn demonstrated high cohesion.
And after Lin Ke gave instructions, he looked at the nobles: "Ladies and gentlen, I think we need to understand each other’s strengths better, and sign a confidentiality contract."
He had too many secrets, and many were capable of generating vast returns, not only in strength but also in wealth and influence expansion.
Thus, Lin Ke needed to ensure his interests wouldn’t be compromised.
Otherwise, fighting a war and soone greedily grabbing his industry would be troubleso.
Of course, even so, it wouldn’t stop a Legendary Beast.
However...
Lin Ke looked towards Princess Rica.
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