Edge of the Apocalypse

Chapter 479: Where To Go

"According to the information I received not long ago, Lord Daniel's garrison has already engaged the enemy."

Sitting in the middle of the table, Oru crossed his hands and swept his gaze across both sides of the table. "Everyone here has been following me for many years. If you have anything to say, you can say it here. No matter what, I just want to hear everyone's thoughts."

Sitting beside Oru was a middle-aged man. Under his dark grey curly hair was a well-defined face. The deep outline and eagle nose gave off a harsh feeling. '"Sir Oru, I have a question. Logically speaking, Sir Daniel's army in the Blue Wilderness has a great advantage in both quantity and quality. But your tone doesn't seem to be very optimistic about the Viscount's arrangement?" The man said in a deep voice.

"Robin, that's because you haven't faced that Sir Allen before." Oru smiled bitterly and said, "To be honest, I'm scared of him." The young knight's use of force was too formidable. Last time, he actually used a phantom weapon, causing me and Raffles to disagree. In the end, my judgment was wrong. Even though he had left the battlefield early and saved his army, Lafus had died in battle. Now that Dawn Castle has become the territory of that knight, I have an unshirkable responsibility to do so. "

'"Yes, I don't believe the army led by Commander Tucker will lose if they have the upper hand on the surface. But Sir Allen impressed me so much that I think it would be better to prepare for the worst."

"Then what Lord Oru means is, if Commander Tucker is defeated, what will happen to our Bauhinia Colony?" An old man dressed in luxurious clothes and grey hair asked as he sat on Oru's left hand.

Oru nodded and said to him, "As you often say, Shaun, there is no sun that never sets, nor is there a sea that never dries up." Things were always changing endlessly. Since there was no such thing as eternity in the universe, it was not impossible for Lord Daniel's army to be defeated. I just want to make proper preparations before the big change comes. "

The old man called Shaun nodded and said, "If Commander Tucker is defeated, it is foreseeable that our Bauhinia will be in a very awkward situation. In the end, our whereabouts will depend on Lord Daniel's intentions."

"What do you mean?" Oru asked humbly.

"It's very simple. If Lord Daniel is willing to protect us, he will definitely rush to our aid. On the contrary, there is no need for us to lose our primordial energy for a certain defeated battlefield." Shaun chuckled and said, "Lord Oru, I think you will make the most accurate judgment at that time. Also, I don't think you were a coward when you left the battlefield."

"I imagine you would have sacrificed yourself to Sir Raffles, if only for your own honor and disgrace. But you chose the Bauhinia soldiers. It was your decision to save them. If anyone criticizes this, then I will only say that this person is too short-sighted! Just like a mouse, a piece of cheese is enough to attract its attention. Only lions can see a herd of cattle and sheep. "

The old man's gaze swept across the faces of certain people. Those people all lowered their heads when they came into contact with his gaze.

Oru was greatly relieved. He had been blamed in public and in secret since he returned from the last withdrawal. This time, Shawn publicly supported him in the meeting room, which was undoubtedly a great moral support. After all, this Shaweng could be counted as the Three Dynasties Patriarch of the Bauhinia Collar. Whether it was connections or reputation, none of them were comparable to others. With his support, even if it was only moral support, it was already a great encouragement to Oru.

What Shaun said was what Oru wanted to say. If even Daniel had given up on his vassal, why would he fight with Allen for so-called loyalty? In the end, loyalty was also relative. As the owner of a territory, Oru had to consider more about the development of the territory and the lives of its citizens. Without these two points, he would not be a qualified lord.

"Lord Oru and Shaun, with all due respect, the two of you may not be too pessimistic. I think Lord Daniel's army has a 70% chance of winning no matter what. After all, it is the Unicorn Legion. It is also the most elite force in Lord Daniel's hands. How can it be defeated so easily?" At the back of the discussion table, someone smiled and said with a relaxed expression. This person was Alba, Oru's biggest competitor. His clan was also second to none in the Bauhinia Territory. However, his strength was too weak. Without the support of his clan, he was unable to defeat Oru.

Alba had always liked to disagree with Oru, even at such an important meeting. Hearing what he said, not only Oru, but also Robin frowned. At this time, the door of the meeting room opened. A soldier quickly trotted to Oru's side, whispered a few words, and then retreated.

Oru's expression turned ugly.

"What's the matter?" Shaweng asked with a frown.

"I just received the news " Oru smiled bitterly and said, "Unfortunately, I was right. The Blue Wilderness has just sent the latest battle report. Captain Tucker and his army have been defeated. Tucker died in the battle, and the army has been reduced by 90%. Now the enemy has moved and is beginning to lead us to Bauhinia."

The meeting room was completely silent, and even Alba, who had a cheap mouth, shut his mouth. What had just been imagined had suddenly become reality. Such a sudden change was truly unacceptable.

Unexpectedly, just as the messenger left, another person ran in and whispered to Oru. Oru's expression turned even worse as he hurriedly said, "We have discovered that the enemy troops have entered our territory. They are expected to arrive at the gates of our city in an hour. Everyone, the meeting is over today. I have to set up the city defenses."

Then he said to Robin, "Go and inform Sir Daniel and see how he will respond to this matter."

Alba cried out, "Are you kidding me? Blue Wilderness is at least half a day's journey from us. How can the enemy be so quick to say that even if they can't fly?"

"I think it would be better for Mr. Alba to personally confirm this with the enemy, but I doubt if Mr. Alba has the courage to do so." Oru said coldly before leaving.

Alba laughed dryly and did not answer. He wasn't an idiot, so he naturally wouldn't ask the enemy. He only lowered his head after Oru left, his face filled with resentment.

Oru arrived at the city wall and took the binoculars from an officer. Raising his binoculars, he raised a wall of smoke and dust in the distance. This was an anomaly formed by the army advancing urgently. Judging from the length and height of the smoke wall, it was at least an army of seven or eight hundred men marching. The Blue Wilderness was not a short distance away from here. Allen's army could not arrive so quickly unless they flew in the sky as Alba had said.

In other words, it was another army. Could it be Ou Ban's army? Oru wasn't sure.