Chapter 241: Protect Arkansas (3) The Strategy Meeting
The night in Arkansas was unusually still, the air thick with anticipation. The House of Roses buzzed with quiet activity as the plan to protect the city from Duke Ravindor’s impending grasp began to unfold. Gildevart, Lyan, Josephine, Abraham, and their newfound allies gathered around a large table in the main hall, a map of the city spread out before them.Lyan, standing at the head of the table, surveyed the faces of those assembled. His gaze lingered on the knights he had brought, their expressions resolute. "We don’t have much time. The Duke’s influence is spreading fast, and we need to act quickly."
Josephine, seated next to him, nodded. "We’ve identified key points we need to protect and fortify. The market, the docks, and our supply routes are critical. If the Duke controls them, he controls the city. Uh?" Josephine’s voice wavered slightly at the end of her sentence.
"B-Big sis?" Alina voiced her concern.
"No. It’s nothing, it’s fine. It seems that I’m just slightly tired," Josephine replied reassuringly, a hint of redness on her face.
Under the table, Lyan’s hand was caressing Josephine’s crotch, his fingers teasingly entering her underwear. His skilled hands circled and caressed her, eliciting a rush of arousal. Josephine’s right hand went to Lyan’s pants, startled by the size and heat of his arousal.
(L-Lyan...? How bold of you. Fufufu!) Josephine thought, biting her lip to suppress a moan.
Gildevart pointed to the map. "Our first priority should be securing the loyalty of the remaining council members. We can’t let them sway more people to the Duke’s side."
Abraham stepped forward, his voice calm but firm. "I’ll handle that. I know a few who might still be on the fence. With the right persuasion, they can be brought back to our side."
Lyan nodded. "Good. While you’re doing that, we need to disrupt the Duke’s supply lines. Xena, I want you to lead a team to intercept any shipments heading to his forces."
Xena’s eyes gleamed with determination. "Consider it done. We’ll make sure nothing gets through."
Alina leaned over the map. "What about the spies? If they continue to feed the Duke information, all our efforts will be in vain."