Chapter 411: Seize The King
Within the northern stronghold of the Gesun Kingdom, it was temporarily quiet. Every soldier was starting to treat their wounds while a few Radiant Saint Masters continued to treat everyone as much as they could with their Radiant Saint Force. On the wall, several of the bandaged soldiers were out patrolling the area; with the heads of nine enemy Heaven Saint Masters mounted on the wall, the morale of the soldiers was at an all time high.
On both sides of the wall, many blacksmiths could be seen at work trying to mend it with a variety of items laid out a meter around them. As they stripped away the damaged pieces and replaced them with newer ones.
Outside the stronghold, several soldiers from the Gesun Kingdom were digging holes and burying the bodies of the dead soldiers in it. Right about now, the army from the Pingyang Kingdom were fifteen kilometers away and stood completely still without making any intentions of moving forward. After seeing the Heaven Saint Masters die right in front of them, they were far too shocked to continue attacking.
Within the stronghold, thirty armored commanders were convened together with a serious expression.
"Everyone, I've just received a messenger pigeon from the other three forts. As of now, the enemy army has broken through them and are now making their way toward the imperial city. We have taken serious casualties, and a Heaven Saint Master has died at the hands of the enemy with the other Heaven Saint Masters taking heavy damage. As it is, we are in a dire situation." An elder spoke grimly.
Everyone's faces hardened as they listened. With the other three strongholds breached, if there was no more further attempts at stopping them, the imperial city would be attacked and the Gesun Kingdom would truly be over.
"In my opinion, even with the Imperial Advisors from the Qinhuang Kingdom helping us, it will be of no use. The difference in strength between both sides are too vast, and with just five people, it won't do much." Another commander spoke.
"I hope that the Imperial Advisors' strength will be enough to intimidate the enemy. It is in my belief that they won't dare offend the Qinhuang Kingdom or else risk a million elite soldiers from the Qinhuang Kingdom destroying their kingdoms."
"I don't believe the situation is that simple to resolve. Everyone knows that the Qinhuang Kingdom is a large distance away from us; there isn't a significant relationship between the two kingdoms either. I bet that the enemy will believe that the five Imperial Advisors are faking their identities and are only just hired help for the Gesun Kingdom."
"You have a fair point, I can see that scenario happening. Despite the Qinhuang Kingdom's magnificent power and prestige, it won't matter much to our situation if our imperial city is invaded. Our defense of this stronghold would be of no use and would just lead to our surrender.
The commanders began to talk among each other passionately as everyone spoke about their perspective on the matter with a tone of panic.
"What about this. We will send several squadrons to the other three forts to provide assistance. Everyone, what do you think?" An elder proposed.
Hearing this, everyone's eyes narrowed before another person spoke. "But our soldier reserves are currently three million strong with practically everyone injured or tired. Furthermore, there are countless of mercenaries with absolutely no discipline at all. I believe we should send the vanguards over to the other forts only."
"This is our only possible solution, I agree to this proposal."
"That's correct. This is our only course of action now that the northern stronghold has been stabilized. The Pingyang Kingdom is down eight Heaven Saint Masters with only two of them protecting the imperial palace. I can bet that they won't make any rash moves and will move their army to the other three strongholds. While we cannot defend against the attack, we can at least delay them."
