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Volume 33

Chapter 1: Grass Porridge Cult's Naval Warfare

The Hermes Guild's invasion of the Arpen Kingdom!

The military of the Haven Empire headed towards the north. Some moved across land while 1/3rd of the troops sailed on ships to the north. 100 ships carrying carriages, cavalry and armoured troops spread their sails while proudly flying the flag of the Haven Empire.

"This will be enough to occupy the north."

"We need to step on a sprout from the beginning. We've endured it so far but now we must not hesitate since we're taking over the entire continent. We have to destroy Weed so that he can't get up anymore."

The leaders of the Hermes Guild were convinced of their victory. In fact, they judged that the Arpen Kingdom had a poor army. Even if all the knights dispersed across the kingdom was gathered, the reports stated that there were only 20,000 people. The Arpen Kingdom focused on cultural and financial development but their military was much poorer.

That's why the Haven Empire sent 70,000 troops consisting of the magic corps and knight corps to the north. It was composed entirely of elite soldiers and their power couldn't be compared to the unemployed.

"Who should we send as the commander for the northern expedition?"

A siege on the plains! The placement of the troops and the terrain absolutely had to be taken into account when planning a strategy. This was a chance to cut Weed off and rule the north so the leaders of the Hermes Guild supported it.

"However, we can't think of Weed as soft. He has shown various abilities in Roderick's Labyrinth so we should be vigilant."

"We won't be able to wash off the shame if he defeats us this time. We must unconditionally win."

"Rensullot can match Weed's resourcefulness and luck. He is more focused on defence than attack."

"We can believe in him. He is a high ranking member of the Hermes Guild and has a lot of experience in large scale battles.... But we're currently conquering the continent so should we send him to the north?"

"It is worth considering after Admiral Drinfeld and the Crema Knights' failure. If Weed uses the power of a necromancer then he won't be an easy opponent. According to the guild reports, Weed has great power as a necromancer."

"I was amazed when I saw the broadcast."

"I haven't forgotten the form of the chaos warrior that he used at the rocky canyon. Who can really fight like that?"

The Hermes Guild's leaders felt a lot of pressure due to Weed's adventures. He succeeded in things that seemed impossible and showed a strong combat ability when fighting against Bardray in the Melbourne Mine. The broadcasting stations also paid attention to the Hermes Guild's war in the north and it would receive high ratings.

Anyway, they wanted to destroy the Arpen Kingdom while showing a strength that couldn't be opposed. The Haven Empire wanted to show off the overwhelming power of the military they mobilized.

"If Rensullot success in the northern expedition then he will be a leading example of the Hermes Guild."

"We have to send him to the north in order to achieve our purpose. Don't we also have to think about governing after occupying the north?"

Rensullot was the lord of a castle in the Haven Empire. He made his carrier by making significant contributions in the war against the Kallamore and Lasalle Kingdoms. Above all, he occupied lands that were devastated by looting and arson. He was the most reliable person to occupy the north and govern it in a stable way. From the Hermes Guild's perspective, it wasn't a loss if he ruled in a brutal manner.