Chapter 189 - 14: Black Dragon City_2
Black Dragon City was not only the political center of the Gustav Empire, but also its most important military center, in fact a frontier city.
To the southeast of Black Dragon City lay the port and the sea, while to the northeast stood the towering Wix Mountain Range, which separated the continent from a small northern country, Vic. The west and southwest were its own territory, and to the northwest was the great enemy, the Lunbak Empire.
In other words, as the capital, Black Dragon City cut off the Lunbak Empire’s access to the ocean, turning it completely into an inland country. The Lunbak Empire’s so-called "opening up the southern trade route" was essentially a ploy to seize the capital of the Gustav Empire...
This had been the root of the dispute between Gustav and the nomadic nations for thousands of years. With the help of the Holy Sect, the Gustav Empire had existed for 3,000 years. During those 3,000 years, the opposing nomadic nations changed several times, but whichever nation it was, capturing Black Dragon City was always their greatest strategic goal.
The current Lunbak Empire was undoubtedly the most powerful nomadic empire in the past 3,000 years, so the front lines had been pushed to the doorstep of the Gustav Empire.
From a high vantage point, Black Dragon City was surrounded by military camps, filled with large numbers of troops. The northeast was packed with castles, walls, strongholds, and outposts, covering a vast area, even larger than the city itself.
Peace was only temporary, and war could break out at any moment. After all, the Lunbak Empire never needed a reason to wage war. The goal of gaining access to the sea and the huge profits from southern trade were reasons enough. They did not need to report their war plans to the Holy Sect because they did not believe in it at all.
Gray stood with the Silver Moon Knight Order on the western hill of Black Dragon City, silently observing.
The Silver Moon Flag fluttered gently behind him.
"Honorable Holy Knight, it is a pleasure to meet you! I am the attendant officer of His Majesty the Emperor! I am here under orders to receive you!" A knight, leading a squad of cavalry, came before Gray and respectfully saluted him.
"Thank you for your efforts," Gray bowed his head and made the sign of the cross on his chest.