[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence":3,"chapter-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-162":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Warlord: Starting with Daily Intelligence",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2338625,4572,"Chapter 162: They Found Them!","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-162",162,"\u003Cp>Gervas was somewhat moved by the death of Baron Cain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had met him a few times before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that border nobles were the kingdom’s cannon fodder, and Baron Cain and others had proven the truth of that saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without lingering, after a brief rest, Gervas led the group on their return journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Fario was currently missing, as long as he was still alive, there would be drama to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Gervas had walked a few minutes toward the noble encampment, a mixed force of tribal cavalry and human cavalry appeared ahead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why haven’t they returned yet? Isn’t the time almost up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“May the God of Glory protect us—please let us find that team!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the noble encampment, as time passed, the atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles sank into despair, preparing for the worst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narsy had already ordered his subordinates to prepare for a breakout at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tribal chieftains across the way had also sensed something amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the other side truly intended to exchange their heirs, they wouldn’t have made them wait so long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great Silver Moon Chieftain, these damned nobles must have some other scheme!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly! Could they really be planning to take our heirs back into the kingdom’s heartland?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Silver Moon Chieftain frowned deeply—he simply couldn’t fathom what the nobles were thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already made so many concessions; weren't they still satisfied?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Time is nearly up. Let’s go ask the nobles one final time. If they continue to delay, we’ll prepare for the worst!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chieftains all nodded and followed Great Silver Moon Chieftain toward the noble battle line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narsy and the others, seeing this, dared not delay—they immediately stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander Narsy, are your humans still not satisfied? If so, our tribes won’t let you off easily!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly! If our heirs suffer even the slightest harm, I’ll tear apart you shameless nobles!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Tear them apart!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tribal chieftains grew furious; the nobles turned pale, sweat pouring down their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they couldn’t explain themselves now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the other side learned it wasn’t their delay—but that even they didn’t know who had kidnapped the hostages—the outcome would be far worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great Silver Moon Chieftain, we never said we weren’t satisfied. It’s just that the hidden team is extremely hard to find. Give us a little more time—we will find them!” Narsy’s back was soaked, yet he forced calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right, gentlemen! Just give us a little more time. Once we find our team, we’ll exchange immediately!” Other nobles quickly echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, noble credibility meant nothing to the tribes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they didn’t believe his promise at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great Silver Moon Chieftain, just attack! Kill these shameless nobles first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly! These nobles are no longer trustworthy. Kill them first. If they truly dare take our heirs into the kingdom’s heartland, we’ll kill more nobles then!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll use ten noble heads to raise my banner—to avenge my eldest son!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles grew more terrified, their faces turning deathly pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they knew these crude tribal chieftains might very well mean it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they rarely acted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they had indeed outmaneuvered the noble army, the main reason was the nobles’ arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So if these bastards truly moved, they were all dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Report!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, just as tension began to rise in the camp, a sharp cry broke the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander! We found them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The messenger was one of the cavalry Narsy had sent out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Found them?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the cavalry’s report, the nobles burst into joy, “Where are they?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander, the team is just behind us, guarded by a large force. I came ahead to report!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! Excellent!” The nobles nearly wept with relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was damn hard!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great Silver Moon Chieftain, my men are coming soon. I told you—we won’t deceive you!” Narsy forced down his excitement and explained to the tribal chieftains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tribal chieftains had also heard the cavalry’s report; they stopped shouting for blood. “Then we’ll wait a little longer!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles returned to their lines and immediately whispered urgently to the cavalry: “Who kidnapped these tribal heirs? Was it one of our nobles?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, this became the nobles’ greatest concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was indeed one of their own, their chances of survival soared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the cavalry gave a confirming answer—putting Narsy and the others at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander, your lords—it was a noble of our kingdom, Baron Gervas!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wonderful!” The nobles nearly jumped with joy. “By the way, which great family is the Gervas family? Does anyone know them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his excitement, Narsy asked the surrounding nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gervas family? Never heard of it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Neither have I!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strange. We know nearly all the major families here. Could this Baron Gervas be a new noble from a northern great house?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After asking around, they realized none of them had ever heard the name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, they all believed Gervas came from a great house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, even they couldn’t pull off such a feat—let alone some minor noble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander! They’re coming!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a disturbance appeared in the gap of the tribal siege. A force of over three hundred men, escorted by the cavalry Narsy had just sent, advanced toward the encirclement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quick! Prepare the troops! If the tribal chieftains make a move, we fight to the death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narsy and the nobles moved at once, rushing toward Gervas’s team to prevent any treachery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they needn’t have worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Gervas’s caution, his men had already wrapped the tribal heirs in a tight circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So anyone who moved would see the tribal heirs die instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tribal chieftains had gone to such great lengths—they wouldn’t risk their heirs’ lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, seeing no opening, the chieftains could only angrily calm their men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Baron Gervas?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, my lord, you are…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am Narsy, commander of the main force. Baron Gervas, you’ve worked hard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gervas straightened his chest, stood rigid, and pounded his right fist against his chest. “For the kingdom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gervas knew this reply well!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles bowed their heads in solemn respect. “For the kingdom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Narsy’s gaze toward Gervas grew brighter. “Baron Gervas, you will be the greatest hero of this campaign.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1024,"2026-06-20T22:44:01.160Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","fcbc3db8787a912a963e3e9c0b63ff39f8867d4127e1d7217aee26e75044d740","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-163","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-161",521,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-cover.jpg"]