Chapter 505: Chapter 478: Birdman

After a lively discussion, the plan to divide the forces for the attack was settled.

The North Gate was designated the main assault point, with fifteen Knight Orders from Red Pine Castle and Double Peaks Ridge as the primary force.

For top-tier combat power, besides the Silver Moon Knights Garrett, Yuge, Gushan, and Ibn, the Proud Sun Knight Ridder was also deployed to support the attack.

The East Gate force consisted of three Knight Orders from the Gistana Duchy, plus three more scraped together from minor nobles, with Count George as Commander.

The West Gate force was composed of three Knight Orders from Wushan Territory, Wubei Territory, and other minor nobles, with Melonika as Commander.

Ronin, with his flexibility, could move freely across the battlefield. He also held the title of military advisor, so the commanders of the other two fronts, aside from the North Gate, were required to follow his orders when necessary.

「Around noon」, the various camps had an early lunch before beginning to mobilize and divide their troops.

On a hillside, Ronin, Sophia, and the others gathered together.

"I scouted with the Flying Carpet this morning," Sophia said. "There are no signs of large-scale reinforcements in Mist City."

Sophia was a three-element Magic Master of water, wind, and fire. With her Magic Flying Carpet and Invisibility magic, she was capable of handling intelligence reconnaissance to a certain extent.

Ronin was a little surprised.

According to the intelligence from Gushan, Ibn, and the others, Mist City’s defending force was roughly ten Knight Orders strong.

With such a force, even relying on Mist City’s sturdy walls, it would be nearly impossible to withstand the Noble Alliance Army.

Without reinforcements, they could only fail. This was tantamount to the Tricia Kingdom completely abandoning its border.

But according to Harmon’s most recent intelligence report, the Molten Fire Duchy and Tricia were supposed to have reached an agreement and ceased hostilities. In that case, why weren’t they sending reinforcements?

"If that’s really the case, then Ural’s decision to let Placido and his forces be wiped out is even more incomprehensible."

Sophia sighed, her beautiful face clouded with worry.

"It’s a shame the Soul Power Sensor only works on the Shadow Divine Envoy. It’s ineffective against the other two from Holy Storm, so I can’t tell if there are people from the Storm Divine Envoy or the Flame Divine Envoy in the city."

The City of Dawn had developed a specific sensor for the Witch Soul Race mainly because their leader was so difficult to deal with.

As long as they hid in the shadows without revealing themselves, the source could never be found, and the threat of the Witch Soul Race could never be eliminated.

The Storm Divine Envoy and Flame Divine Envoy also possessed similar conversion abilities.

Their conversions required the target’s cooperation; the more willingly they cooperated, the better the effect.

And after becoming pawns of the Storm and Flame, although they didn’t lose their original selves like the Witch Soul Race’s victims, they would bear certain marks.

For example, after joining the Flame Lord’s faction, a faint golden solar flare would appear on their foreheads.

And after joining the Storm Lord’s faction, a wing-like pattern would appear on their backs.

In either case, they didn’t emit Nightmare Power in their normal state, and a Magic Master’s Spiritual Power couldn’t detect any abnormalities.

Therefore, Sophia couldn’t determine if any Alien Races were present in the city.

Ronin mulled it over. ’If there were enough time, I could investigate. But the battle is imminent, like an arrow on the bowstring that must be fired. Even if I found something, Garrett would never halt the attack.’

"Sophia, Melonika, be careful during the battle this afternoon," he said. "If something seems wrong, prioritize preserving our forces."

The two women nodded slightly.

The flanks were meant to be support, to divide Ural’s limited forces and reduce the pressure on the main assault.

Tactically, they weren’t supposed to charge recklessly; harassment was sufficient.

「Meanwhile, in the Count’s Castle in Mist City.」

Grand General Aluba sat in the main seat, with his apprentice, Count Ural, seated to his left.

Sixteen others were seated on either side of the long table, and behind them stood dozens of imposing War Generals clad in Armor.

Among them, at least thirty had faint golden specks on their foreheads, which were barely noticeable if one didn’t look closely.

"Judging by their movements, the siege should begin this afternoon."

Aluba’s face showed no trace of tension; on the contrary, he was perfectly calm and composed.

"We have two objectives this time. The most critical one is to slay the Dragon and kill its master, Ronin!"

The fame of Ronin and his Giant Dragon had long since spread throughout the Tricia Kingdom. And as one of the key figures who eliminated the Shadow Divine Envoy, Mephisto, he was already on the Holy Storm Organization’s list.

Whether it was Flame Wings, Serdil, or the newly appointed King Tyrone of the Tricia Kingdom, they all held deep hostility toward this twenty-year-old who had already reached the Proud Sun Level.

Especially now that Ronin was accompanied by Sophia and others from the Crescent Continent, he was like a thorn in the side of the Holy Storm Organization.

For someone who posed such a great threat to them, it was only natural they would want to eliminate him as soon as possible.

So, in this border war, it didn’t matter if Mist City was lost. As long as they could kill Ronin and his Giant Dragon, it wouldn’t be a loss for the Tricia Kingdom and the Holy Storm Organization.

To this end, they had assembled an entire room of their core forces.

These eighty-plus reinforcements, all at least Silver Level, were far superior to a dozen Knight Orders.

"Let them come!"

A woman with a sharp chin and pointed cheeks licked her lips as if she had spotted her prey.

"Slaying a Dragon... what an exhilarating thought! I can’t wait!"

Across from her, a burly man with golden specks on his forehead looked regretful. "It’s a shame I’m not one of you Birdmen. I’ll just have to take out my frustration at not being able to join the Dragon hunt on those guys on the ground."

The woman’s eyes narrowed. "Who are you calling a Birdman?"

Grand General Aluba was also displeased. "Vina, watch your mouth!"

Vina laughed and threw up his hands. "Everyone jokes around like this. Don’t mind me."

Aluba didn’t want to argue with him. "Then I have a mission for you. Capture Prince Garrett alive. Don’t tell me you can’t do it!"

"Can’t do it..."

Vina was full of confidence. "That’s impossible, old friend. Leave it to me."

"Hmph. In that case, let’s proceed according to the plan we established earlier!"

Time passed quickly in the tense atmosphere. The Oduin Kingdom’s Noble Alliance Army split into three prongs. The main force concentrated on the North Gate directly ahead, while two smaller forces took the side roads, looping around to the East and West Gates.

Although there were over a hundred thousand people in their positions, the majority were logistics personnel.

Since everyone felt the combat forces were sufficient, these logistics personnel were not required to go to the battlefield but were left behind to await orders.

Ronin was currently with the main force. When the attack began, he planned to do as he did yesterday: have Carlos launch the first wave of the assault on Mist City’s walls with Flame Breath, Frost Breath, and Ice Arrows.

After that, the main army would advance, and he would decide whether to join them or go check on the West and East Gates depending on the situation.

"Ronin, after this battle is over, you must come be a guest at my castle."

Viscount Willis was still trying to chat with Ronin. "My granddaughter has always admired you. She would be thrilled to meet you, and if you were willing..."

"Uh, Viscount Willis, I just married Blanche."

Ronin quickly cut him off, afraid the man was getting the wrong idea.

Willis laughed heartily. "I know that! But don’t you have a younger brother? Bretton, right? I hear his talent is quite exceptional, and my granddaughter has great potential in magic as well!"

Ronin couldn’t help but chuckle.

’This guy,’ he thought. ’A great battle is about to begin, and he’s still thinking about arranging marriages.’

He raised his head, gazed at the city walls, and changed the subject. "Viscount Willis, take a look. It seems there aren’t many defenders on the walls over there, are there?"

Only then did Willis look over. He frowned, pushing aside his thoughts of a marriage alliance.

"You’re right, there aren’t many. What on earth is this Count Ural planning?"

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