[{"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-425":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},2338888,4572,"Chapter 425: The Orcs Won","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-425",425,"\u003Cp>“Hurry, climb up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At their captains’ orders, these orcs silently emerged from the tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As more and more arrived, the courtyard soon had no space left, so the orcs slipped quietly outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, unlike Bokacheng,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the kingdom’s army was large enough that most surrounding courtyards were occupied by soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the orcs noticed, they simply slipped silently into these courtyards and infiltrated the rooms where soldiers slept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the merciless slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No weapons needed—just twist the necks of these two-legged sheep while they slept, and they were done for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With crisp snaps, one after another human soldier was killed in their sleep by the orcs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, as the commotion grew, a few more alert soldiers half-awoke with bleary eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw, with those drowsy eyes, the most horrifying scene of their lives:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several towering orcs were methodically snapping the necks of their comrades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t help but scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Orcs… orcs! Aah! There are orcs!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like thunder splitting the sky, the soldier’s cry rang out piercingly in the night, instantly waking soldiers in nearby courtyards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the soldier’s fate was predictable—a great blade slashed straight through his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud-thud. The sound of heavy bodies hitting the ground silenced his scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it! There are orcs! Everyone up! Orcs are inside the city!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his warning allowed others to spot the orcs earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it didn’t change the outcome much, it at least triggered the explosives the orcs had carefully planted throughout the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding-dong-dong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roar-roar-roar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Orc warriors, no more hiding! Move out! Follow the plan—first open the city gates, then kill every last two-legged sheep!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar! Kill all the two-legged sheep!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the roars, the orcs dropped all pretense and surged forward swiftly along the alleys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, any human who stood in their path was cut down without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, more and more orcs gathered in the surrounding alleys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time they reached the main road, their numbers had reached three thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t think that’s small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three thousand orcs were at least as formidable as ten thousand elite soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, they launched their surprise attack at midnight, so their impact was even greater than that of ten thousand troops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry, stop them!” Along the way, many noble soldiers and legion troops tried to block them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But against the orcs’ charge, they collapsed instantly—no one could stand against them for a single clash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the temporary meeting hall of the Civil Affairs Office at the rear, the Commander-in-Chief heard the sudden cries of battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s happening?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle cries sounded clearly not from outside the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sent a dread chill through the Commander-in-Chief and Duke Hernad and the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And indeed, moments later, several soldiers rushed into the meeting hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander-in-Chief, disaster! Enemy attack! The Moxunying  and griffin riders report—there are many orcs inside the city!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, the Commander-in-Chief had been certain orcs could never replicate their earlier operation in Bokacheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it seemed they’d been slapped hard across the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did these orcs appear? What’s their current movement?” Duke Hernad asked sharply, face grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Grace, we can’t yet determine how the orcs appeared, because they’ve surfaced in the East, South, and West Quarters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And they emerged scattered—appearing from individual courtyards before gathering together!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three districts?! Then it can’t be tunnels—but that doesn’t matter anymore, because their surprise plan has succeeded!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are the orcs heading for the city gates?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Your Grace. Except for a small group in the East Quarter, all other orcs are advancing along the main street toward the main city gate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it!” Hearing this, the Commander-in-Chief cursed again, “Their target is the gate! Send reinforcements immediately! No matter what, stop them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… Commander-in-Chief, because the orcs appeared so suddenly, the legion troops can’t form large units!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And small groups, when they encounter the orcs, are crushed instantly…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re finished!” Hearing his subordinate’s report, the Commander-in-Chief slumped helplessly into his chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t need his subordinates to tell him—he could foresee this outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they’d known of the orc ambush beforehand, they could’ve assembled a large force to hold them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But under this sudden assault, the orcs wouldn’t give them time to gather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small squads charging forward were just like delivering meat to the slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One single charge from the orcs would shatter any resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And without resistance, opening the gates was merely a matter of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the gates opened, the kingdom’s army was finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely and utterly finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander-in-Chief, Marquis Aosiding  has arrived!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a subordinate’s report came from outside the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, no one cared about Marquis Aosiding  now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Aosiding  sensed the unusual atmosphere in the hall and, without waiting for the Commander-in-Chief’s permission, walked in on his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though it seems irreparable, we can’t just watch the orcs succeed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander-in-Chief, this isn’t the time to lose heart—we must still mobilize forces for defense, even if there’s only a one-in-a-thousand chance!” Duke Hernad reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though hope was vanishingly slim, they couldn’t simply give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the final moment hadn’t come, they couldn’t admit defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Commander-in-Chief knew this well, though his despair was plain on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he quickly ordered: “Hear me! Order everyone—spare no cost to stop the orcs from opening the gates!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, summon all nobles—have them prepare for battle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Commander-in-Chief!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jimingkongzhongqibing  who had come to report quickly departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, only they could deliver orders fastest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Duke Hernad, I’ll become a traitor to the kingdom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the subordinates left, the Commander-in-Chief’s face was hollow, his eyes filled with bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander-in-Chief, war has victories and defeats. Even if we lose this time, we can win it back later!” Duke Hernad couldn’t help but comfort him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Commander-in-Chief wasn’t the kind of man who could be soothed by a few words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew clearly: failure was failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no chance of ever winning it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if Lindongcheng truly fell, the losses would be catastrophic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Duke Hernad, don’t comfort me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, if the orcs break into the city, I’ll hold the rear—you lead the other noble armies to retreat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Preserve as much strength as you can; then my guilt will be lighter, and the orcs won’t sweep straight through!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Hernad opened his mouth to speak, then stopped—the orcs had planned everything; they wouldn’t easily let them escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it wasn’t over yet, so he chose not to voice this grim truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander-in-Chief, the orcs won’t get into the city!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a firm voice reached Duke Hernad’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Hernad froze, turned, and saw it was Marquis Aosiding .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Commander-in-Chief was also staring at Marquis Aosiding !\u003C\u002Fp>",1117,"2026-06-20T22:44:02.688Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5c1b93d1622b0f0aa36f2e7b1b5b5f64a4d0340d9135d8642ab2d089a6f634fd","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-426","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-424",521,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-cover.jpg"]