Chapter 760: Volume 22: Revival and Rise - 19: I am not Weak
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The shock brought by the Half-beast Army’s arrival in Livonia was even beyond what Komer himself had expected. The entire Southwest Region, including the Black Forest region and the Pomorie region, experienced significant tremors, and these tremors continued to spread throughout the surrounding areas in an exponential ripple effect. Central Nicosia’s Yassu and Banite Region, the northern Zaire, and even the farther south Kingdom of Basarabia, all felt the shockwaves.
No one had anticipated that an army composed entirely of half-beast soldiers would suddenly appear deep within the Kingdom or even on the Blue Continent. Such a ferocious and imposing army, even though ostensibly under the command of a small aristocrat lord from the kingdom, undeniably left the populace, already terrified by Beastman invasions, sleepless at night. No one could guarantee that this army wouldn’t suddenly turn hostile. If they were to raise their weapons, who in the Southwest Region could resist them?
"Your Highness, the mood in and around the city is tumultuous. Those nobles and traders are terrified. Now, inside Livonia City, there is an eerie calm. Shops are shuttered, residents are afraid to step outside, fearful that the half-beasts might suddenly give in to their animalistic instincts and ravage the people," someone reported.
Picking up his wine glass, Palermo couldn’t decide whether to feel relieved or worried. When he initially reviewed the Half-beast Army with Komer, he too was terrified. When half-beasts, fierce and brutish, were fully armed and imbued with military discipline, the visual and psychological impact was overwhelming. Especially seeing the densely packed squads of half-beast soldiers marching in neat steps toward you, Palermo felt his legs go weak, as if he might collapse at any moment.
"Oh? And do you think these half-beasts will obey our mortal commands?" Katya’s face was inscrutable, but Palermo knew all too well—the more composed she appeared, the more complicated her thoughts were.
"I’m not sure about the disposition of these half-beasts since I’ve had no prior contact with them. However, Viscount Komer has sent his close friend Knight Ilot to command this army. I’ve observed that the half-beast officers hold a considerable respect for Knight Ilot. It seems that Komer’s control over this Half-beast Army is quite strong." Palermo weighed his words carefully. "However, these nobles and traders in the city are unaware of this. They have been frightened out of their wits, deeply fearing that these half-beasts might suddenly intrude into their estates, plunder their treasures and wives, and perhaps even devour them."
"Hmph, all the better. Were they not always afraid of Hoffman’s army attacking? Did they not think I lacked the power to resist Hoffman’s pressure? With such a fierce force backing us, what more do they have to worry about?" A hint of scorn surfaced on Katya’s face at last. "These cowards want to keep their interests safe but dread the risk. Always wavering, now I’ve proven to them that I have the capability to defend their interests. If they can provide me with sufficient support, I can offer them even more."