Chapter 39: The Idea of Disguising as Horse Bandits? Talos

"Get up."

Roko put away the seal, his voice returning to indifference.

"Hart, take them down to arrange accommodation and work; as I said, ensure food supply."

"Yes, Young Master."

Hart responded and left with Talos and his clansmen.

Fula watched the backs of those tall and strong minotaurs leaving, then looked at Roko, a hint of peace flashing in her heterochromatic eyes.

Master seems to have become a little stronger again.

Martina clutched the account book and muttered in a low voice.

"Suddenly there are nineteen more mouths to feed, and they are big eaters..."

Although she complained, she knew clearly in her heart.

A minotaur Talos with good talent, plus eighteen strong minotaur warriors.

The value of this to the territory was still quite high.

【Favorability: 65】

【Loyalty: 45】

After sending Ferdinand away, Roko immediately summoned Hart, Martina, and Fula.

He repeated the news Ferdinand brought.

Martina's snow-white small face showed a truly solemn expression for the first time.

"Trouble."

Her small brows were tightly furrowed, and her snow-white fox ears were twitching uneasily.

"The Marquis Scott family behind Baron Ao Ge Si cannot be underestimated."

"Although Wei Er Ke is incompetent, Earl Weila is not someone to be trifled with."

"Baron Carter has operated in New Moon Town for many years and has a deep foundation."

"If the three families unite, even if the two barons support us with all their might, our chances of winning in a head-on confrontation are not high, and the losses will be very heavy."

Hart nodded in agreement.

"Martina is right, especially on the gold mine side, the defensive strength is relatively weak; once they concentrate their forces for a surprise attack, it will be difficult to hold."

Roko tapped his fingers on the table, making a light tapping sound.

"I have already sent someone to notify Seventh Uncle and Twelfth Uncle."

"But even so, we cannot wait for them to unite and come to our door."

Martina's pure white eyes turned, flashing with a hint of cunning light.

"Since we can't wait for them to come, why don't we attack first?"

Hart was stunned.

"Active attack? We don't have enough troops..."

"Who said we have to attack in the name of Vanguard Valley?"

Martina's mouth hooked into a cunning smile inconsistent with her appearance.

"What is the most common thing in Xin Feng Province?"

Roko and Hart looked at each other and spoke almost simultaneously.

"Horse bandits!"

"Exactly!"

Martina slapped the table with her small hand, looking somewhat excited.

"If Carter and the others want to unite, they must assemble troops, and marching takes time."

"We can unite the power of the two barons and disguise ourselves as a powerful horse bandit group!"

"Set an ambush on the only path from New Moon Town or Black Stone Territory to here!"

"Catch them off guard before they are fully assembled, or when they are lax during the march!"

"In this way, even if they suspect it later, there is no evidence to accuse us, and it won't implicate the Raymond family!"

"After all, in Xin Feng Province, it is normal for nobles to be attacked by horse bandits!"

A flash of light appeared in Hart's eyes, revealing a look of appreciation.

This plan was ruthless enough, cunning enough, and effective enough!

Roko looked at Martina and couldn't help but admire the little fox's brain.

"Good! Let's do as you say!"

"Martina, you immediately formulate a detailed ambush plan, including location, force configuration, and action plan."

"Fula, strengthen your cultivation these few days and prepare for battle."

"Hart, besides the messengers sent to Whispering Hills and Rock Territory, send people to closely monitor the movements of Carter, Ao Ge Si, and Wei Er Ke; report immediately if there is any movement!"

"Yes, Master!"

"Understood, Roko!"

"Yes, Young Master!"

The three immediately took action.

Meanwhile, New Moon Town.

Inside Baron Carter's castle, the atmosphere was gloomy.

Baron Carter sat in the main seat, his fat face filled with sinister intent.

Below, stood his son Morris, and the chief knight of New Moon Town, Captain Xi Meng, who was at the peak of Great Knight realm.

"Father, Baron Ao Ge Si and Baron Wei Er Ke have both replied!"

Morris's face carried suppressed excitement and resentment.

"They are all very interested in that gold mine!"

"Baron Ao Ge Si is willing to send five hundred soldiers, two hundred elite knights, plus the three strongest Great Knights under his command!"

"Although Wei Er Ke's strength is a bit worse, he also promised to scrape together three hundred soldiers, a team of one hundred elite knights, and two Great Knights!"

Baron Carter heard this, and the greedy light in his eyes flourished.

"Good! Very good!"

He slammed the table.

"Adding the strength of New Moon Town, the number of soldiers easily exceeds a thousand, the number of knights has exceeded six hundred, and there are over forty regular knights."

"Even the Great Knights have reached ten."

"Such a powerful force is enough to crush that little brat Roko."

Captain Xi Meng reminded from the side.

"Baron, Roko has the support of two baron uncles after all, last time we..."

"Hmph! Last time they caught us off guard!"

Baron Carter snorted coldly, interrupting Xi Meng.

"This time the three of us are united, our troop strength is no worse than theirs!"

"Even if Leo and Bane come again, so what?"

"As long as we move fast enough, we can take that gold mine directly."

"Besides, with Baron Ao Ge Si and that fellow Wei Er Ke standing in the open, even if that little brat Roko wants to pursue anything, it will be of no use."

Morris also echoed.

"That's right! Father!"

"By then, not only will the gold mine be ours, but that Roko, and the beautiful cat-kin girl and fox girl by his side, will all be at our disposal!"

Thinking of the humiliation Roko brought him, Morris was filled with resentment.

Baron Carter looked at Xi Meng.

"Xi Meng, how is the troop assembly going?"

"Reporting to Baron, all soldiers and knights that can be mobilized in New Moon Town are ready to go."

"Very good!"

Baron Carter stood up, his fat body trembling slightly with excitement.

"Pass the order! Three days later, the whole army sets out!"

"Target, Vanguard Valley!"

"This time, I want that ignorant brat to pay a bloody price!"

"The gold mine must be mine!"

Greed and resentment filled the entire castle.

A few days passed quietly.

Inside Vanguard Valley, it was still a busy scene, but the air was filled with an unusual tension.

Talos carried huge stone materials, walking on the road to the castle construction site.

These past few days, he had initially adapted to life in Vanguard Valley.

The manager here, that petite-looking Snow Fox girl, was exceptionally strict, but rewarded and punished clearly.

The guard captain here, the man named Hart, was very strong and managed the army strictly.

Most importantly, his master, Roko Raymond.

This young noble, although possessing the power of life and death over them.

But he did not treat them like livestock that could be beaten and abused at will, like other human nobles he had encountered.

As long as they worked hard, they could get enough food, and occasionally even get some meat.

His clansmen, although still slaves, at least lived with some dignity.

This place seemed a bit different from the human territory Talos had imagined.

Perhaps, submitting to this young master was not a bad thing.

Talos thought silently, placed the stone material in the designated position, and then turned around, preparing to move the next one. ===== CHAPTER 40 =====