"Enough!"
McCarthy slamd the table.
"What ti is it now? Still arguing here! Acatus, can’t you stop provoking him? Yohad, you too, say less. If that guy Urbis finds out we’re arguing here, he’d laugh at us to death!"
The words of this Holy Demon Master held weight, and even though Yohad and Acatus were at odds, they ultimately stopped their argunt after a few exchanges.
"Our current situation is very unfavorable. The beastn have erged with new Ninth Rank warriors, and their number is unknown, which will be a huge trouble for us."
Once McCarthy saw that the scene had quieted down, he spoke:
"Moreover, everyone should know that our real threat has never been Urbis, but those creatures from above. If we can’t even handle a beastman, how can we resist the descent of the True God?"
"I assu everyone saw yesterday’s battle report. The Beast Race now has the Rock Demon Clan on their side, which will give them a significant advantage in the upcoming siege battles."
"Everyone understands what kind of creatures the Rock Demon Clan is. If we continue guarding the city gates, whether we win or lose, the blow to us will be trendous."
"Therefore, I have decided to compress the battlefield, relocating the decisive battle to the Northern Wind Prairie to minimize the damage caused by the Rock Demons’ surprise attacks."
After he finished speaking, everyone fell into contemplation.
"Indeed, the Rock Demons may not have brains, but their burrowing skills are indeed formidable. If we set the battlefield in Kuhan City, regardless of win or lose, this city is likely dood."
Acatus rarely agreed with McCarthy’s viewpoint.
Yohad drank his wine angrily and asked:
"Can’t the Elf Clan’s magic prevent them from burrowing? I heard your Nature magic can restrain the Rock Demons?"
Regina furrowed her beautiful brow and shook her head:
"No, although the Elf Clan’s magic can restrain them, it can’t locate the Rock Demons underground beforehand. Once they surface, they can cause massive destruction within monts..."
"Damn... If we have the decisive battle at the Northern Wind Prairie, can’t the Rock Demons just directly invade Kuhan City?"
"Yohad, don’t worry. The Elf Clan has a large nature barrier, and once it’s erected, the Rock Demons can’t infiltrate. But it can be easily destroyed by the beastn’s army, so we must set the battlefield outside the barrier to prevent unnecessary consumption."
"..."
Zhang Xiaoman listened quietly to their strategic discussions without interjecting.
He wasn’t adept at warfare nor familiar with this world’s military system, let alone point fingers during such high-level discussions.
Everyone present was an expert in these matters; they certainly didn’t need him to be redundant.
Yohad, despite being a Ninth Rank Combat Master, is also the Dwarf Kingdom’s King, who led the Dwarves to overthrow the Underground Horror Demon’s rule and gained freedom as the War King.
Regina and Acatus are leaders of the Elf Clan.
One is the Elf Queen, the other is the head of the Elf Druid faction, each with extensive experience in warfare.
Even McCarthy is an ancient monster over three hundred years old, and as a local native, he is exceedingly familiar with cold weapon warfare in this magical world.
Thus, Zhang Xiaoman adhered to the principle of silence being golden and said little, rely listening intently to their strategic planning.
In the end, they decided to advance the battlefield, aiming to set the decisive battle at the entrance to the Northern Wind Prairie.
It is a relatively open plain area, surrounded by mountain ranges, which can be used strategically for surprise attacks.
Since the walls of Kuhan City are no match for the Rock Demons, it’s better to extend the battle line outside to avoid damage within the territory.
However, the beastn’s army is currently stationed rely five kiloters outside the city, making it quite difficult to push them back to the entrance of the Northern Wind Plain.
Fortunately, with five Holy Rank warriors present, challenges that might be difficult for others may not be unachievable for Kuhan City.
"If you all want to build defenses, maybe I can assist a bit, at least summon a barrier or sothing; I can manage that."
Zhang Xiaoman spoke up, realizing he could contribute, without holding back.
After all, considering the Divine Presence Festival or planning for the long-term secrets associated with McCarthy’s immortality.
Not to ntion from a racial standpoint, Zhang Xiaoman had no reason to side with the beastn.
Having chosen the Unshacklers’ side, he wouldn’t just sit back without contributing anything.
His words surprised those present, and Yohad was the first to inquire:
"Ji Xing, aren’t you a Light Mage? How co you also know Earth Magic?"
The others too showed puzzled expressions.
Unlike ordinary Elental Mages, Light Mages typically require devout faith, and thus usually cannot learn other magic branches, but Ji Xing seems to be an exception.
Zhang Xiaoman didn’t elaborate much, rely smiled and said:
"You misunderstand, I just happen to know a bit of Light magic..."
Everyone nodded knowingly, though they didn’t really understand, unaware of the intricacies of either Light or Elental Magic.
"Since Ji Xing has this ability, it would be beneficial to use it adequately before the battle begins to reduce casualties."
McCarthy agreed.
However, from his tone and expression, it appeared that he didn’t take Zhang Xiaoman’s Earth Magic seriously.
A re earth wall, even if taller or thicker, what change could it make?
As sturdy as the "Imperial Gate" of Kuhan City was easily destroyed by the Rock Demons, in such warfare, these earth walls really hold little significance.
"Uh... Alright..."
Zhang Xiaoman knew they didn’t take it seriously, but he paused and refrained from further explanation.
Eventually, they’ll realize once he demonstrates it; it won’t just be a re "earth wall."
This battle preparatory eting was nearly over.
Subsequently, they arranged several strategic plans targeting the Beast Race’s Holy Rank warriors, and only disbanded by the afternoon.
The beastn’s forces remained stationed five kiloters away without advancing, keeping the Human Clan’s defenders in a state of high alert.
Fortunately, this tense atmosphere didn’t last long, as late afternoon saw the arrival of the Human Clan’s reinforcent troops.
Two large legions ca this ti.
Besides that, an elite unit from Tarata Royal City led by King Rol himself—the Royal Griffin Knights—arrived.
The fifty riders who previously accompanied Zhang Xiaoman were rely a forward escort, while the subsequent four hundred riders constituted the true force.
"Lessentara!"
In the Holy Temple within the city, Fox enthusiastically gave a mage’s salute to McCarthy.
This Iron Furnace Comrce’s leader had arrived together, along with his long-prepared secret weapon.
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