[{"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-369":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},2338832,4572,"Chapter 369: The Mad Guards!","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-369",369,"\u003Cp>“Leader, what do we do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Doni, take two hundred-man squads of elite warriors and go investigate immediately! Find out what’s happening—remember, if anything’s amiss, pull back and report!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, my lord!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look quick, the orcs are moving again—this time, two hundred-man squads!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orcs’ movements were quickly noticed by Lei Meng and the other nobles; watching the two-hundred-strong orc force chase after them, the nobles felt a mix of emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, two hundred orcs could easily fight against two thousand human soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the more orcs there are, the stronger their combat power becomes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So far, three hundred orcs had been lured away by Mil and the others, significantly easing the pressure on the main camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mil and his men… they’re truly good people!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right—Mil and his men are true knights!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although nobles usually schemed and were selfish in daily life,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>they still respected Mil for his selfless sacrifice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, as long as one’s mind was sound, everyone carried a hidden place of beauty within their heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gervas, it’s bad—two hundred orcs are coming!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The upright knight, known for his “bravery” and “fearlessness of death,” now wore a face full of terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but panic—two hundred orcs, twice the expected number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew if they could hold out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mil, don’t be afraid! Lead them here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Gervas’s voice came again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the command to form up the spearmen echoed once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As each spearman rose and formed their line, Mil and the others finally felt slightly reassured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given the sheer number of orcs, he still asked: “Gervas, are you sure two hundred orcs won’t be a problem?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest easy—I’ll have my longsword guards join the battle too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Gervas saying that, Mil had no more hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the orcs were drawn close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar! Charge! Tear apart these humans!” Doni, the orc captain, spotted the hidden spearmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he paid it no mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because these humans before him had yet to prove they could destroy Batto and the hundred previous orc warriors!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar! Kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Same roar, same charge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spear formation—thrust!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff! Puff! Puff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar! Roar! Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the outcome? Naturally, the same!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventeen or eighteen orcs at the front were pierced through like sieves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seemingly unstoppable orc charge was abruptly halted!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This…” Even though Doni had prepared himself mentally,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he hadn’t expected these humans to be so powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spearmen, withdraw!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spearmen—thrust!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff! Puff! Puff!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar! Roar! Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisp, synchronized commands continued—another dozen of his men fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doni dared not delay further: “Quick! Flank them on both sides!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spearmen were deadly, but not enough to wipe out so many orc warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their weakness was obvious: no attack power on the flanks!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar! Kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his order, most of the orc warriors began flanking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gervas, with so many orcs, our men won’t hold!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mil and the others shouted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These orcs reacted far faster than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant over one hundred sixty still remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that many orcs in close combat, their guards would be crushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t fear! My Storm Guard will support them! Storm Legion—advance!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Gervas’s words, the Storm Legion immediately joined Mil’s guard force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mil and the others had no better option—they gritted their teeth: “Guard unit, charge! Ten silver coins for each orc head!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, the human flanking troops collided with the orcs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that only one-fifth of the human force wore armor, while the rest were peasant conscripts in tattered linen, Doni believed these soldiers would be crushed soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze turned wary, scanning the surroundings for possible ambushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, these longsword guards and peasant conscripts had slaughtered too many of his kind already.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar! Roar! Roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, Doni was stunned to realize he’d miscalculated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc warriors fighting the human flanks were falling one after another, roaring in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew exactly what those roars meant—dying orc warriors’ rage and despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… this can’t be!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doni quickly spotted the problem on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The peasant conscripts were fine—just as weak as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real issue was the elite human soldiers in leather armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were holding their own against orc warriors—one-on-one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One-on-one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding their ground!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What an unbelievable sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had no aura, and their height barely reached the orc warriors’ chests!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet their strength blocked the orcs’ Piji .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without their strength advantage, the orc warriors lost all combat superiority among these humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… this can’t be real—am I seeing things?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! This is insane! How could Gervas’s guards have such power? They don’t even have aura!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, it wasn’t just Doni the orc who was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mil and the other human nobles were even more stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’d rarely seen Gervas’s longsword guards fight before, so they’d always assumed they were roughly equal to their own elite guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now? That wasn’t even close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even three of their own guards might not defeat one of Gervas’s longsword guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strength to fight orcs one-on-one—this was terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well now, my lords, didn’t I say it would be fine?” At this point, Gervas, knowing the battle was won, walked up to Mil and the others with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gervas, how did your men achieve this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know about mana fountains, right? A few months ago, I happened upon a beached ship, and then, by chance, discovered a small mana fountain on a nearby island!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My soldiers bathe in its mana daily, hardening their bodies—and that’s how they gained this strength!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gervas made up a random excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, compared to lightning silver fish, a mana fountain was far less likely to draw envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A beached ship… and a mana fountain?” Mil and the others exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gervas’s explanation was accepted—they had no better alternative, and the evidence was right before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gervas, you… you’re unbelievably lucky! You might as well be the Light God’s illegitimate son!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Gervas, you’re so enviable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hah! My lords, no need to envy—I’m bringing you all glory, aren’t I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Unfortunately, that mana spring seems to be nearly exhausted—so there won’t be many more chances to train soldiers this strong!” Gervas laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>",1018,"2026-06-20T22:44:02.338Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7fe25ca3e2e58ee8b2f9516fee02de70c7412940101d31bb2b19d532ca7ac50f","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-370","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-368",521,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-cover.jpg"]