[{"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-487":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},2338950,4572,"Chapter 487: How Many Troops Does the Western Region Army Have?","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-487",487,"\u003Cp>“Gervas, this isn’t just luck! Your ability and courage have already surpassed the vast majority of noble youths—even heirs of great families can’t match you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t even mention the Moralar pursuers! Just the fortresses and cities blocking your retreat route—any other noble would’ve struggled to breach them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though there weren’t many orcs inside, they held the advantage of city walls—this was a naturally defensible pass!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, the royal tent-palace, since it housed Princess Sukama, must have been heavily guarded!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not to mention, at least two or three thousand troops—such a number of elite orc warriors? No other army could assault the royal tent-palace without ten thousand soldiers!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So your merit was earned through your own bravery, wisdom, and strategy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lastly, I fully agree with the Commander-in-Chief’s assessment of you: you had already secured a chance to escape, yet you still chose to take the risk!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is an absolutely rare quality of self-sacrifice!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t say all nobles, but if the kingdom had only a hundred nobles, at least ninety-eight of them couldn’t have done what you did!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duke Hernade finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His evaluation of Gervas was no less impressive than the Commander-in-Chief’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way he looked at Gervas was even more benevolent and satisfied than how he regarded his own grandson, Hayat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Duke Hernade, you’re far too generous with your praise!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gervas bowed again humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, being praised by such a towering figure did stir a little excitement in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, they had reached the Orc King’s grand meeting tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the Commander-in-Chief said bluntly: “Gervas, no more modesty!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, young people like you should show off a bit—don’t imitate us old men. For instance, you deliberately hid your achievements and gave the glory to Baron Mil!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s the vigor a young man should have?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, this time, even if you wanted to hide your merit, you couldn’t. I’m certain—barring unforeseen events—you’re guaranteed a viscountcy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. Gervas, let’s go in now and speak with the Orc King. If we can preserve the army—or even force the orc forces to retreat—I guarantee you’ll keep that viscountcy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the Commander-in-Chief gestured for Gervas to enter the tent first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Duke Hernade clapped Gervas on the shoulder with a warm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Gervas naturally said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The viscountcy? He truly coveted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he claimed indifference now, it would sound false.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Gervas stepped into the Orc King’s tent first, followed closely by the Commander-in-Chief and Duke Hernade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, once inside, Gervas wisely avoided the main seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had already informed the Commander-in-Chief and Duke Hernade of the full situation—so the negotiations were theirs to handle; he had no need to expend further mental effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, since the Commander-in-Chief and Duke Hernade understood the Orc King better, they had greater confidence in the talks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And indeed, the Commander-in-Chief and Duke Hernade, leveraging the importance of Princess Sukama and the new orc prince to the Orc King, made extravagant demands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, the most basic demand: immediate withdrawal of orc forces from the kingdom’s northern border; additionally, the return of all looted people, goods, and supplies, plus compensation for this invasion of the Griffin Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, these were merely opening bids—the Orc King would never accept them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After prolonged negotiation, both sides finally agreed on the final terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The human side would safely return Princess Sukama and the new orc prince to the Orc King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In return, the Orc King would immediately withdraw his forces and leave all unremoved loot, grain, and captives still within the northern border—returning them to the Griffin Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anything already taken beyond the kingdom’s frontier would not be included.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for war reparations? Out of the question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even so, this was an absolute stroke of fortune for the Commander-in-Chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think back—an hour ago, they had feared total annihilation of their army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, not only were the orcs retreating immediately, but they were also leaving behind substantial loot still within the kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like a complete reversal of fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two sides exited the tent after concluding negotiations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orcs immediately began their withdrawal and spread the Orc King’s new orders throughout the surrounding areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the human side dispatched teams to follow the orc messengers, ensuring no remaining goods within the kingdom were taken away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this, of course, would take considerable time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, though no further battles would occur, the true war was not yet over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when every last orc had fully withdrawn beyond the kingdom’s border would Princess Sukama and the orc prince be formally handed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then would the Northern Border Campaign truly end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, to show goodwill, Prada was released early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the Orc King clearly didn’t care much about the release of this nephew-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come, let’s return and inform all the nobles of this good news!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After parting from the Orc King, the Commander-in-Chief broke into a broad smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately led Gervas back toward the previous platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they arrived, the nobles of all ranks had been waiting anxiously—and upon seeing the Commander-in-Chief, Gervas, and Duke Hernade return, the crowd erupted in commotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What happened? Commander-in-Chief, are we safe now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Commander-in-Chief, how many troops did our Western Region Army send? Can they force the orcs to leave the kingdom?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the Commander-in-Chief could even settle, nobles couldn’t help shouting out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the crowd buzzed with a dozen overlapping voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the hope they’d barely rekindled didn’t want to be snuffed out again, like before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Commander-in-Chief, of course, wouldn’t let them down—he smiled warmly: “Ladies and gentlemen, I have good news for you! We are safe!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not only safe—the Orc King has agreed: the orc army will begin withdrawing immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And not just withdrawing—all loot, grain, and captives still within the kingdom’s borders must be left behind and returned to the Griffin Kingdom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How’s that, gentlemen? Is this the news you wanted?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the Commander-in-Chief waited, smiling, for their reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, the nobles did not disappoint him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… we’re truly safe?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Not only safe—the orcs are retreating! Ha! This is wonderful—we won’t have to fight anymore!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly! The Northern Border Campaign is finally over! Ha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha! Wonderful! Finally, we won’t have to fight these damned orcs again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nobles paused for a moment in stunned silence, then erupted into jubilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After over a month of combat, the nobles had endured immense hardship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had they been forced to continue fighting, some might have broken down entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, with the orcs agreeing to immediate withdrawal, it felt like heaven-sent relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander-in-Chief! How many troops did our Western Region Army send to make the orcs retreat—and even abandon their looted goods?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Commander-in-Chief, orcs have never been this reasonable before! Even when they negotiated, they only agreed to withdraw—getting back looted goods? Impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, several nobles, still elated, asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in their eyes, only overwhelming pressure could have forced the orcs to make such massive concessions.\u003C\u002Fp>",1167,"2026-06-20T22:44:02.688Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","649fcb67c5340a550d26988da75c9a4c65f2e87f8e0f546142db876c8278be75","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-488","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-486",521,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-cover.jpg"]