Chapter 484: Jialete's Targeting

Thirty-four years ago, in order to claim legitimacy and attempt to destroy one another, the Auduin Kingdom and the Telixiya Kingdom engaged in a massive war that lasted for several years at Miwu City.

The course of the battle was extremely convoluted, and the final result was that the Auduin Kingdom lost Miwu City and retreated one hundred miles to the north, establishing the current defensive line.

This defensive line starts from the Miwu Mountain Range that traverses north to south on the west side and stretches hundreds of miles to the east.

Over these years, nobles have dispatched Knight Squads or Knight Orders to the defensive line to carry out defensive missions, with the great nobles having their own designated areas of responsibility.

For example, the Twin Peaks Canyon of Count Yiben Toransi, the Scarlet Front of Duke Andreya, the West Wind Hill of Moonlight Valley, and so on.

However, there are exceptions, such as Wushan Castle.

During the battles over thirty years ago, the Wushan Family suffered heavy losses; it is unknown whether the then-reigning His Majesty Auduin IV Klinsmann felt sympathy for the Wushan Family or felt guilty in his heart, but he did not assign a designated area of responsibility to Lulansi, instead having Wushan Castle transport a certain amount of grain and supplies to the front line every year to replace military operations.

Located in a red pine forest, Red Pine Castle is both the central zone of the defensive line and the command post for the entire defensive line.

This place is garrisoned year-round by the royal Knight Order, and ever since Crown Prince Jialete arrived at the front line, Count Yiben has focused on the defense of Twin Peaks Canyon, and Red Pine Castle was handed over to Jialete.

Nominally, Jialete is already the commander of the entire defensive line.

At this moment, inside Red Pine Castle, Jialete is listening to his intelligence officer, Maite Romero, report on the movements of the noble armies.

"In other words, Luoning's Knight Order will be able to reach West Wind Hill in ten days at the latest?"

Jialete was somewhat surprised; according to his expectations, Luoning would likely drag things out until the end of this year before coming, and he did not expect him to arrive in August.

"How many people have come?"

Maite replied, "There is no detailed data, but judging from the intelligence passed on by the nobles along the way, this force of Luoning's should consist of two Knight Orders."

"Two Knight Orders?"

Jialete frowned, then shook his head in disdain.

"I admit that Luoning's personal strength is not bad, but the two Knight Orders he cobbled together are likely just there to make up the numbers; as for their combat effectiveness..."

His words revealed resentment and contempt, as if he completely disbelieved in Luoning's military talent.

"Your Highness, although his troops don't have much combat power, Luoning himself and his dragon are terrifying. If a real fight breaks out, Viscount Pulaxiduo, the enemy at West Wind Hill, probably won't be able to handle it."

Mentioning the dragon caused Jialete's expression to turn grave.

Ever since he saw Kaierluosi at the Wangdu last time, this behemoth had left an indelible image in his heart, to the point that in the last six months, he has frequently dreamed of Luoning's dragon breathing fire on him.

It is simply a nightmare.

"Pulaxiduo is only a Meteor Knight; although he is a veteran of many battles and has a Magus helping him, he is still not enough to face Luoning and his dragon."

Jialete slowly stood up, paced around the room, and finally stopped by the window, gazing into the distance.

Once the battle begins, if nothing goes wrong, West Wind Hill should be victorious.

Thinking of this, Jialete felt somewhat unhappy; he always felt that Luoning's journey had been far too smooth.

If things continue this smoothly, it is estimated that after only a few more wars, his father will promote Luoning to Duke in order to consolidate the relationship between Auduin and Wushan.

He tapped on the window sill, his mind pondering how to suppress Luoning's development.

Given Luoning's strength, actions targeting him personally would certainly be ineffective, and even if he really wanted to assassinate him, he couldn't find a suitable killer.

Therefore, to suppress Luoning's development, one can only consider it from the angle of weakening his subordinates.

It is difficult to do so within the territory, but now that they are on the battlefield, there are suitable conditions and an environment.

Jialete turned around, beckoned for Maite to come over, and whispered, "Didn't you place personnel with Pulaxiduo? Find a way to reveal Luoning's information to him so that he knows the background of his opponent."

Maite was stunned for a moment, "Your Highness, is doing this... appropriate?"

Jialete snorted coldly, "Maite, watch your attitude; never question my decisions!"

Maite immediately lowered his head, stroked his chest, and bowed, "It is my fault; I should not have questioned your decision!"

Jialete patted the other's shoulder and said slowly, "A person who is too powerful is a danger to the Kingdom; you should be able to understand this."

Maite raised his head and nodded slowly; he seemed to have realized the key to it.

Jialete waved his hand, "Go."

"Oh, right, after Luoning arrives at West Wind Hill, have him come to Red Pine Castle to see me."

"Yes, Your Highness!"

After watching Maite leave, Jialete's mood suddenly became somewhat cheerful.

He did not know if Pulaxiduo had information on Luoning, but by notifying him in advance, the other party should be prepared.

If nothing else, they will at least equip more Magic Cannons and Magic Arrows, right?

Even if they can't deal with Luoning and his dragon, they can at least wipe out a batch of Knight Order members, forcing Luoning to spend a high price to assemble a new team.

He suddenly understood a sentence from his father—

A Blazing Sun Knight might be able to use force to conquer a territory, but to rule it well, one also needs a batch of qualified subordinates.

If Luoning's subordinates are scattered and weakened, this will also be of great help to the stability of the royal power.

"Father still doesn't trust me enough!"

Jialete's tone was somewhat complaining.

When the Telixiya Kingdom was in civil strife a while ago, he requested to take the initiative to attack multiple times, but was suppressed by Bruno, resulting in the enemy kingdom seemingly stabilizing now and missing a golden opportunity to attack.

"Now that Luoning has arrived at the front line, if I request to go to war again, there shouldn't be any problems, right?"

He walked quickly back to his chair, sat down, took out paper and pen, and began to write a new petition for war, detailing the favorable conditions once again and emphasizing Luoning's role, hoping to take the initiative to cancel the peace agreement signed with the Telixiya Kingdom and launch an all-out invasion.

Jialete folded and sealed the written letter, holding it in his hand with a look of contemplation.

"Father, if you agree this time, then it is just as I guessed; you have been waiting for Luoning all along while refusing to act."

He placed the letter on the table, and his heart began to feel unhappy again.

He, who had always been deeply trusted and relied upon, never expected to have his thunder stolen by an outsider.

"Mika," he called out.

The messenger pushed the door open and entered, "Your Highness, what are your orders?"

"Take this letter to the Wangdu and deliver it to my father."

Jialete instructed earnestly: "Return with the greatest speed; I hope this time you can bring back news that satisfies me."

Mika had already delivered letters many times, so without looking, he could roughly guess the contents of the letter.

He hurriedly tucked the letter into his bosom, "Rest assured, Your Highness, I will return in five days at the latest. I hope His Majesty will respond to your determination for a powerful Kingdom this time!" (End of chapter)