Chapter 581: Volume 14: Accumulate Thinly, Erupt Mightily, - 25: The North Wind Blows Strongly (2)
"Shami, what exactly are the mortals’ terms?" Mouni Oakes, the leader of the Cow Tribe, also grew restless. His protruding eyes and lips always made him look a bit slow-witted, but no one dared to underestimate him. As the most populous clan in the Beamon Kingdom, the Cow Tribe’s power was pivotal. Although they were not as valiant and staunch as the Wolf Clan, not as wild and fierce as the Bear Clan, nor as cunning and slippery as the Fox Clan, and they couldn’t compare to the majestic and dominating Tiger Clan, the Cow Tribe’s infantry was the backbone of the Beamon Kingdom’s army. Logistics teams, transport teams, and engineer corps were all undertaken by the Cow Tribe soldiers; it could be said that it was the Cow Tribe soldiers who supported the entire Beamon Kingdom’s military force.
"Besides not invading the region west of Ullr, they don’t have any special requirements. They are even willing to provide us with some passages for attacking from the east, which means they will allow our army to enter their inland areas. In return, they ask that we attack as far east as Lake Isek to Huleden Region!" Shami said, his tone becoming somewhat peculiar as he too found the request rather strange.
"Lake Isek to Huleden Region?" Carter and Moda both gaped in disbelief, glancing at each other.
"Shami, are you sure you heard correctly? Why would they make such a strange demand? That’s the heartland of the Nicosia Kingdom we’re talking about. How can we attack it? Their Iron Cross Corps sits in the west with formidable defense lines; north, hmm, even with battering rams, I’m afraid it won’t be easy. Haven’t we had enough clashes with the Golden Oak Legion? Not to mention the Fire Shadow Knights and their Court Mage Corps ready to reinforce at any time. How do we get in? Are we supposed to send our youngsters to die in vain? The Nicosia Kingdom is not Myron or Susoer, let alone Meine. They won’t be so easily defeated."
Even Mouni Oakes, the Cow Tribe leader, found it somewhat unbelievable. Everyone present knew the regions south of the Mogan Wilderness like the back of their hand. Each invasion required careful study of battle plans, and they could navigate this land with their eyes closed without a map. To penetrate deep into Lake Isek and the Huleden Region seemed only feasible by forceful breakthrough—the area was a key defensive region of the Nicosia Kingdom, with the kingdom’s capital, Jazair, situated right at the center. How could the Nicosia Kingdom not focus on the defense of this region?
"Yes, the defenses on the northeast side of the Nicosia Kingdom are also very stable. The two great lords within their country have also mobilized all their forces. According to intelligence, both lords have already dispatched all of their Knights regiments and Mage Corps to the front line to take turns defending. Even if we have battering rams, I’m afraid we might face intense resistance," said Carter Wolfe, his voice deep. He felt it strange, but he thought that since Shami had brought it up, there must be something odd going on.
"Uh, I heard from those mortals that they could open the barriers on the northeast side of their kingdom, allowing us to enter the Nicosia Kingdom’s inland but demanding that once our army enters, we must not attack anywhere east of the Colorado River but only attack the regions west of it," Shami swallowed, speaking slowly. Convincing these allies to accept such a dubious idea was no easy task, but it was also a perfect opportunity. If they could minimize the risks with careful planning and arrangement, the risk could be reduced to the smallest, if not eliminated entirely.