Chapter 394

Chapter 394: Landing

Laria.

After a year and a half of rest and recovery, Laria, although not as glorious as before, has returned to the size a big city should be.

After all, even if the big city has seen the most magical things happen, it is still a big city. There will always be dreamers who bravely leave their homes to fight for their dreams in the big city, hoping to find opportunities to stand out.

Last time there was an incident, but now Laria is much safer and better than before, in every way.

The police no longer charge people unfairly, there are no more innocent travelers taken to the red-light district to be sold, and there are no underground casinos run by corrupt officials forcing people to sell their children.

This change is not because the nobles have suddenly found their conscience, nor because they have become good people, but because a young girl, holding the Sword in the Stone, left an unforgettable mark here.

Although we don’t know how long it will last, at least things have improved, right?

Aiman Peter, the eldest son of a marquis.

Since Duke Benson passed away, he has taken residence in Laria Fortress.

He is a noble of the empire, with a long history of military achievements, and his family is very powerful.

He does not get involved in politics or business here; the territory is not his, he is only responsible for Laria’s military.

In theory, this is a simple job.

Just like two shells have a very low chance of landing in the same hole, Laria has already had one incident, and no one thinks Laria will have a second one.

Even if it is hard to have an accident again, this place has an extra fortress to ensure everything is safe.

And the leader of this fortress can only be an easygoing person.

Today, Aiman is leisurely drinking tea at Larya Fortress while reading the newspaper.

The newspaper is filled with news of Karoso’s great victory; such public opinion cannot be hidden.

However, the newspaper’s commentary is quite interesting; some experts point out that this battle was a deliberate failure because the empire wanted to see how many people had bad intentions.

Once they gather together, they will take them all at once.

There are also experts who say that the empire’s higher-ups want to see the true nature of some indecisive small countries.

In short, all kinds of conspiracy theories appeared in the newspaper.

"Paper!"

A voice interrupted Aiman while he was reading the newspaper.

Aiman put down the newspaper unhappily and looked at the soldier, "What’s the matter?"

"Ahead, ahead, troops are landing…"

"Huh?" Aiman was taken aback, "Whose troops?"

"According to the magic array, it seems to be the army from Canglang Province."

"What?!" Aiman’s head was filled with black lines.

This is unbelievable; they are landing right under my nose, treating me like I’m nothing!

"Where is the landing site, and why are you only reporting now?" Aiman said sharply.

"Let me explain it."

Just then, a young man walked in.

He was wearing a smart military uniform and had a serious expression.

This was Aiman’s military advisor, and he relied heavily on this person.

"Hmm." Aiman stood up.

The advisor entered the office.

The office was not big, just a desk, a chair, a bookshelf with some books that might not be read, and a few strategy maps.

The advisor came to the edge of the map, picked up a small stick, and pointed to a spot on the map, "They landed here."

"No wonder…" Aiman suddenly understood.

This location is neither too close nor too far, and it is not within the watch of Larya Fortress.

If it weren’t for the loud sounds of building defenses, they wouldn’t have noticed.

"The fortress has thirty thousand soldiers and plenty of supplies. If we attack now, we should be able to defeat them!" the advisor declared. "Right now, they are a tired army, and their ammunition must be running low. After a sea battle, they cannot have much left."

"The Pande Empire is different from other countries; they cannot capture our weapons and use them."

Listening to the advisor, Aiman stroked his chin, deep in thought.

……

Karoso and the others have finished landing, and the place they have stationed is a good distance from Laria.

Karoso did not choose to go directly into the heart of the territory because that would mean losing all supplies, similar to how ancient warfare could not pass beyond the city.

Now half of the soldiers are left, and those warships cannot be used anymore after a sea battle. Everything that can be taken apart has been taken down, and they also brought down supplies and ammunition.

Karoso sat on a big rock while the soldiers were building defensive structures.

"Young master, looking at the map, we are quite far from Princess Aileen," Isis Prey came to Karoso’s side and gave a wry smile, "but we are very close to Laria."

"After that incident a year and a half ago, Laria built a fortress here!"

"If the fortress sends troops to fight us now, then…"

"This is the best landing spot," Karoso said. "If we go straight to meet Aileen, we might face another ambush."

"It will be very difficult for us to have a second sea battle."

"The Pande Empire was careless the first time, but they may not be the second time."

"Our presence is like a nail; next time they will surely do their best to pull us out."

Isis’s expression changed, "What will we fight with?"

"It’s just us, no matter how we fight, we can’t win. Right now, we can only buy time and… wait." Karoso sighed deeply.

"What do you mean?" Isis looked a bit confused.

He had been the chief of the tribe for a long time, yet he couldn’t see through this young man before him.

"Make them pay more attention to us, so it will take them longer to gather their troops," Karoso said. "As for waiting… of course, we wait for those who will send us soldiers."

"Presea will send soldiers?" Isis’s eyes brightened.

"No, even if a big nation joins the fight, they won’t send many soldiers." Karoso shook his head. "The soldiers we are waiting for are a group of scattered troops from various countries."

"Do they dare to send soldiers to help us?"

"They won’t dare openly…" Karoso’s lips curled up slightly. "As long as we stay here and build a fortress, many ‘mercenaries’ will come looking for us."

[Why do I feel like I have seen this script before?]

[Big Mao fights Little Mao, and Little Mao’s support keeps coming, right?]

[Master Karoso is like Little Mao now, but Master Karoso chose to be at the center of the storm.]

[Those who want to challenge the Pande Empire will probably do all they can to support Master Karoso.]

[And Aileen.]

[There is a fortress between Master Karoso and Aileen, making it hard for them to meet now.]

[I guess Master Karoso wants to wait until he has enough troops to strike together?]

"How can we buy time and make them pay more attention to us?" Isis continued to ask.

"Of course… by stirring up trouble."