Zither Emperor Chapter 812 Chapter 258 Faran Deploys Troops Part 2

812: Chapter 258: Faran Deploys Troops (Part 2) 812: Chapter 258: Faran Deploys Troops (Part 2) …

Milan Imperial Palace.

Silvio sat on the throne alone, his expression noticeably being vacant.

“Could it be that the heavens want to destroy Milan?” Besides bitterness, there was nothing else in his heart.

Three hours ago, he had received news that Faran, despite being self-sealed, had suddenly dispatched a large army that entered Milan Territory.

Although there had been no conflict with the Milanese army, they were rapidly advancing northward along the official road of the Milan Empire, heading straight for Qin City.

Even when Landias had suddenly declared war and an army of a million bore down, Silvio had never felt as helpless as he did now.

No matter how well prepared Landias was or how strong, it was still a human Kingdom.

With Milan’s national strength, Silvio believed that as long as he manded properly, there was still a fighting chance.

However, Faran’s sudden deployment of troops disrupted the whole balance, and this happened just when Milan’s situation had greatly improved.

It was precisely because of Qin City’s involvement that the Milan Empire had gained some breathing room.

If Faran destroyed Qin City, then the situation would immediately turn around.

Although he had long suspected Faran’s support behind Landias, Faran’s first military action in years brought him pressure as heavy as mountains.

For all the nations on the Ryuzakinus Continent, Faran had long bee a belief.

Such a clear demonstration of support for Landias not only tremendously boosted the morale on Landias’s side but also greatly suppressed the will to fight among his own allies.

No one knew what would happen next, yet everything was evolving in an unfavorable direction.

Silvio’s heart was in turmoil; he had no idea how to handle the situation.

If Qin City fell and Faran even joined Landias’s forces, then all their efforts would be in vain; it would be impossible for them to confront Faran directly.

“Why, why does Faran support Landias?” Intense anger and resentment continuously tormented Silvio’s heart.

His fists were clenched unconsciously, his nails even piercing his palms without his awareness.

“Father.” A gentle voice suddenly broke Silvio’s contemplation.

He looked up, and when Silvio saw who it was, his expression softened a bit, “Xiang Luan, what brings you here?”

Xiang Luan was dressed in a white floor-length gown covered with a snow fox fur cloak.

Although she was still beautiful, her eyes seemed a bit dim, and her plexion was somewhat pale.

Slowly walking up to Silvio, “Father, don’t distress yourself, since it has already happened, it’s beyond our control.”

Silvio gave a bitter smile and said, “Luan, you cannot fathom the pain in my heart.

If Milan truly perishes under my watch, even in the afterlife, I wouldn’t be able to face our ancestors.

Faran, oh Faran.

This so-called fair sacred place, is actually about to destroy Milan.”

Xiang Luan’s expression turned a bit colder, “As early as when Faran was sealed and Landias attacked us, you should have considered Faran’s involvement.

Now that the situation is against Landias, Faran deploying troops should have also been within your calculations.”

Silvio nodded and bitterly said, “It’s just that, I’ve always harbored a bit of hope.

It seems I still underestimated Faran’s resolve.

What can we do now?

Any troop movements have bee meaningless.

Waiting to be destroyed, what kind of torment is that?”

Xiang Luan shook her head, crouched beside her father, and grasped Silvio’s cold hand, “Father, not everything is predetermined.

We still have a chance.”

“A chance?

Where might this chance be?

Do you really think there is any power in this world that can confront Faran?”

“There is.”

Xiang Luan’s affirmative answer startled Silvio, a spark of light flashed in his eyes.

But when he thought of Faran’s terror, his expression dimmed again, and he shook his head, “No, it’s not possible.”

Xiang Luan firmly said, “We might not be capable, but it doesn’t mean Qin City isn’t.

As long as Qin City can withstand Faran’s attack, then with the support of Qin City, we can confront Faran and Landias.

Being in such a stalemate would be the most advantageous situation for us.”

“Qin City?

Do you really think Qin City can contend with Faran?

Although they prevented Flore Empire from attacking our eastern borders and helped Marshal Martin defend against the Northern Beasts, they are, after all, just Humans, and Qin City has only been established for a few years.

How can they pare to the thousands of years of heritage that Faran has?”

Although Silvio knew that Ye Yinzhu was outstanding, even a genius among geniuses, he had never believed that Qin City could possess the strength to contend with Faran.

Not only him, probably no one would think so.

Xiang Luan shook her head and said, “No, Father, you are wrong.

You still underestimate the strength of Qin City.

Initially, if someone told you that Qin City could repel a joint attack launched by the Seven Dragon Cities, would you have believed it?

You wouldn’t have, and probably no one would.

But Qin City did indeed achieve this, and even crushed the invading Dragon Clan, annihilating nearly half of them.

At that time, Grandmother and I were there and we clearly saw how powerful Qin City was.

Moreover, I can assure you, what we saw then was not all of Qin City’s strength.”

Listening to Xiang Luan’s words, hope reignited in Silvio’s parched heart as he murmured, “Qin City, has it really bee so powerful?”

Xiang Luan said, “That battle was not just a win but a plete victory.

Besides building damage, the losses were almost negligible, with casualties under three digits.

Although I do not know how the strength of Qin City pares to that of Faran, I am sure that even Faran facing a joint attack from the Seven Dragon Cities could not have done better than Qin City.”

Pausing, feeling the hope relit in her father’s eyes, Xiang Luan continued, “We now have no other choice but to hope for Qin City’s victory.

As long as Qin City can repel this Faran offensive, then the reputation of Faran as well as our confrontation with Landias will take a turn.

Father, you must stay strong, you are the pillar of Milan.

Right now, what we can do is to provide as much support to Qin City as we can, while also closely monitoring the military movements of Landias.

We’ve received news of Faran deploying troops, and they surely have too.

Such a good opportunity, I think, the people of Landias will not let it pass by.

If we fight, we have a chance, if we don’t, we only await destruction.”

A flame kindled in Silvio’s heart as he looked down at his daughter beside him; it was as if he was seeing Xiang Luan for the first time.

Her decisiveness was even more outstanding than his own, clearly a kingly attribute.

Gently stroking Xiang Luan’s long hair, Silvio sighed, “Luan’er, why must you be a woman?

If you were a man, even if your father died, he could still rest easy with the ancestors.”

Suddenly, Silvio seemed to realize something, his expression drasticly changed, “Not good.

Even if Qin City has the power to confront Faran, there might not be enough time.

Now that Qin City’s main forces are in Holy Light City, how can they defend Qin City?

The Faran Army might reach Qin City within three days.

Can Ye Yinzhu and his Qin City Army make it back in time?”

Xiang Luan stood up, standing beside Silvio, gazing North, “I believe in him, he definitely can.

Father, Grandmother has already set out for Faran.

Faran has violated the law by deploying troops, Grandmother will surely secure justice for us Milan…,” she choked.

Xiang Luan’s body swayed, her hand covering her mouth, her face instantly turned even paler, experiencing several dry heaves before regaining posure.

Silvio quickly stood, “Luan’er, what’s the matter?

Are you unwell?

Someone, call the Imperial Physician.”

“No, no need, Father.

I’ve just not been resting well these past few days.

I’ll go back now, and you take care of yourself, too.” While saying this, Xiang Luan, somewhat panicked, walked outside, but her heart was unexpectedly filled with a bit of sweetness.

Watching his daughter’s retreating figure, Silvio suddenly had an uneasy premonition…

could it be…

As she stepped out of the palace gate, subconsciously, her hand rested on her abdomen.

Her eyes gazed North, her face bearing a slightly amused expression, “Beloved, do you know, you have already given me the best gift.

And you have given me a reason not to marry.”

…

“Your Majesty, great joy,” Crespo ran up to the great hall, too excited even to care for decorum, forgetting even to bow.

Maximo sprung from his throne, knowing that at this time, there could only be one thing that would truly be a joyous affair.

“They, have they really, begun?” Maximo leapt down from the throne and grabbed Crespo’s shoulder, disregarding the astonished looks from the ministers at his sides, eagerly asking.

Crespo nodded firmly and said, “Yes, Your Majesty, they’ve begun, they have finally started to move.”

“Hahahaha…, good, good, heaven aids us too.

After much restraint, our chance has finally e.

Gentlemen, I bring you good news; Faran has finally deployed troops to eliminate Qin City.

The Empire’s glory is approaching.

Someone, transmit my mand, ready all troops for battle, inform all allied nations and the Beastmen to be ready to support our military actions at any time.

This time, we must succeed in one stroke and thoroughly annihilate the Milan Empire.

I will let the flag of Landias fly at the pinnacle of the Ryuzakinus Continent.”

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