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Chapter 526: Blowing the Horn of the Decisive Battle

Leonard tensed up all over in an instant, and his body went cold.

The Kingdom of Feis and the Kingdom of Gordon have joined forces?

How can this be? !
The Paro Federation had always wanted to gain the support of the Kingdom of Fez, and for this purpose it had continuously sent envoys to Cangguang City to lobby the high-level officials of the Kingdom of Fez.

At first, the Kingdom of Fez showed some signs of being interested, but later there was no further news.

The Kingdom of Fez had no idea what to think, so it just kept its troops there.

In a sense, the Paro Federation is actually quite
They were worried that the Kingdom of Feis would suddenly attack them, but the threat from the Kingdom of Gordon was too great, so they could only put most of their forces here.

We can only hope that the Kingdom of Fez will remain stable and not take action against the Paro Federation which is in crisis.

Leonard didn't expect the situation he is facing now would be so bad.

The Kingdom of Fez and the Kingdom of Gordon have actually united!

What’s going on? Why didn’t the Federation get any information at all?

Wait, is it because of this person?
If it was the Duke of Kane, the elven sage Li Si, it would indeed be possible for King Morton to make such a decision.

How to do it?
what should I do?
Leonard's brain was working rapidly, thinking about how to save this extremely bad situation.

After a moment, Leonard sighed and said:

"Mr. Li Si, you didn't come here just to meet me and laugh at me, did you?"

"I think as an elf sage, you don't have such bad taste?"

"Can you tell me what you want to do?"

Leonard paused, sighed and said:

"In other words, what should the Palo Federation do to make the Gordon Kingdom and the Feis Kingdom let us go?"

Li Si nodded slightly and said with a smile:

"You responded quickly."

"I didn't come to you to tell you this news."

Li Si was sitting opposite Leonard, and although Leonard was standing, he somehow felt as if he was being looked down upon by Li Si.

The rhythm of the entire conversation was controlled by Li Si, and Leonard could only passively follow his guidance.

"Now that the Kingdom of Feis and the Kingdom of Gordon have joined forces, you should understand that the Kingdom of Archibald and your Palo Federation have no chance."

Leonard remained silent and could only nod slightly.

Although he wanted to make a few excuses against his will, it was meaningless.

Originally, the Palo Federation was a loose coalition government. Even when faced with the threat from the Gordon Kingdom and the Archibald Kingdom, the leaders of the various city-states did not give their all.

Basically, the most elite troops are left behind to protect themselves, and only other legions will be sent out to join the coalition.

Even so, the leadership within the coalition was extremely chaotic.

Just like before, everyone scrambles for credit, but when it comes time to take responsibility, they blame each other.

If this is the case with the military leadership, what about the soldiers?
Coupled with the recent failure, Leonard has become a little anxious.

Previously, they had hoped that the Gordon Kingdom would collapse ahead of schedule due to the multi-front warfare. However, now that the Fez Kingdom has allied with it, even if there are more losses, it will not be able to shake the foundation of the Gordon Kingdom in a short period of time.

In this case, the ones in danger are the Palo Federation and the Archibald Kingdom?

and many more? !
"You mean, you want us to turn against you and help you defeat the Archibald Kingdom?"

Leonard suddenly realized something and looked up at Li Si.

"That's it."

Li Si nodded slightly, rocking his chair gently and looking at Leonard.

"Do you agree?"

".So what can we get?"

Leonard calmed down and said in a deep voice, if that is the case, it might not be an unacceptable option.

Backstabbing an ally is annoying, but it's better than falling into the abyss with the Kingdom of Archibald.

If this is really possible, the Palo Federation would even be willing to take the initiative to add more soil to the grave of the Archibald Kingdom.

Li Si looked at Leonard and knew that he had made up his mind.

This is also normal.

A dead Taoist friend should not die a poor Taoist!

"You will get nothing."

Li Si shook his head, looked at Leonard and said:
"In addition to attacking the Archibald Kingdom's army on the battlefield, you must also assist us in invading the Archibald Kingdom's territory. All the territory acquired will belong to the Fez Kingdom."

"At the same time, the Paro Federation needs to exchange a part of territory with the Kingdom of Fez, and the land to be exchanged is the land of the Kingdom of Archibald."

"In addition, the Paro Federation will provide the Kingdom of Feis with magic gems and magic metals free of charge every year. The specific amount will be negotiated by the two countries."

In Leonard's eyes, Li Si was like a smiling tiger. He had a smile on his face but put forward a series of conditions that were unacceptable to the Palo Federation.

Not to mention attacking allies on the battlefield, they were actually needed to send people to attack the Archibald Kingdom later.

To put it nicely, it is to assist, but in fact, they are just cannon fodder.

The second condition is also extremely difficult for the Paro Federation to accept, replacement of territory?
To be honest, if it were peaceful before, the Paro Federation might still be interested.

After all, the territory of the Paro Federation is very fragmented, the land is barren, and apart from minerals, there is not much to attract attention.

But when facing war, various terrains actually provide the Paro Federation with a certain degree of protection.

On the one hand, it is more difficult to attack the Paro Federation, and on the other hand, other kingdoms are likely to be not very interested in the land of the Paro Federation.

If the Kingdom of Fez chooses to exchange territory now, even a small part, it will open a significant gap in the defense of the Paro Federation.

This is like hanging a sharp knife over the head of the Palo Federation, like a thorn in its throat.

Similarly, because of the system of the Palo Federation, exchanging the land of that city-state is another messy debt.

As for the last condition, it is actually the easiest for the Palo Federation.

Just think of it as paying for peace. The city lords will definitely be quite reasonable in this matter.

Seeing Leonard in a tangled state, Li Si stood up nonchalantly and wandered around the military tent.

Even though there were maps and secret markings on the table beside him, Leonard didn't pay attention to them. In this situation, it didn't matter.

Li Si was indeed asking for a high price, but he was not worried that Leonard would refuse.

This is also the limitation of the Paro Federation itself.

A pile of loose sand is a pile of loose sand. Even if Leonard himself has great ability and wisdom, he cannot change the outcome.

What's more, Li Si would not give the Paro Federation any other choice.

This was also the reason why he chose the Paro Federation instead of the Archibald Kingdom.

In comparison, the Paro Federation is easier to divide. Even if Leonard disagrees, his subordinates will push him to do these things after learning the truth.

Even if you know that you are drinking poison to quench thirst, you must first overcome the current difficulties before doing anything else.

In addition, the Archibald Kingdom is relatively stronger, so directly defeating the Archibald Kingdom is a better choice.

Letting the Paro Federation serve as cannon fodder can also minimize the losses of the Golden Lion Knights.

Given the current situation of the Kingdom of Fez, even with the assistance of the Kingdom of Gordon, it is impossible to take down the Palo Federation and the Kingdom of Archibald at the same time.

In this case, it would be better to choose to defeat the Kingdom of Archibald and then make the Palo Federation a buffer zone between the Kingdom of Fez and the Kingdom of Gordon.

In this way, the Kingdom of Fez can reap the greatest benefits.

If the Kingdom of Fez is well fed, Li Si will be able to eat even more.

With King Morton's foresight, he will definitely give Li Si a satisfactory reward.

".I agree."

After a long while, Leonard looked at Li Si who was relaxing in the tent and said with difficulty:
"But I need to report this to the federal parliament, which will take time."

"Three days."

Li Si nodded and said:

"I will come to see you again in three days. I hope I can get a positive response from the Palo Federation by then."

Five days later,
Between the rolling Ilai hills, there is a relatively flat hinterland, as if it was the stage reserved by nature for this decisive battle.

The sky was covered with a thick layer of leaden dust, and the dark clouds hung low, blocking out the warmth of the sunlight, making the entire battlefield shrouded in an extremely depressing atmosphere.

The fierce autumn wind, with a bit of biting chill, shuttled freely between the two armies. It not only rolled up the yellow fallen leaves, but also fluttered the flags in the army from time to time, making them flutter, like the prelude to a war drum, foreshadowing that a storm was about to come.

The sound of the wind, intertwined with the soldiers' tense heartbeats and heavy breathing, formed a tragic war song.

The two armies faced each other like two immovable mountains. They were not far apart from each other and could vaguely see the appearance of each other's armor.

The warriors of the Gordon Kingdom were dressed in iron armor, holding sharp blades, with firm eyes and ready for battle. Their figures looked particularly grim in the dim light, and every muscle was tense, ready for the upcoming life-and-death battle.

On this land that is about to be stained red with blood, the brilliance of magic and warrior skills flickers from time to time between the two armies, like the brightest stars in the night sky, but more dangerous than the stars.

The magicians chanted in low voices and waved their fingers, and the elemental forces gathered and took shape, either turning into flames or condensing into ice, ready to be unleashed;
The warriors, through their superb fighting skills, stimulate their inner potential, and are surrounded by a faint light, which is a symbol of their strength and faith.

In a battle of this scale, even professionals are not much better than ordinary soldiers, and silver-level or even gold-level professionals can be besieged and killed if they are not careful.

Gradually, the air was filled with an indescribable smell of gunpowder. It was not just the smell of the friction between gunpowder and metal, but also the suffocating sense of urgency created by the silent collision of the long-accumulated momentum and determination of both sides.

Every soldier knows that when the battle horn sounds, they will give their all without reservation just to win the final victory.

Samuel, the commander of Archibald's army, was still a little confused and looked vigilantly at Gordon's army not far away.

He didn't quite understand why the situation had suddenly turned out like this.

Was I in a coma for a month?
Why do we suddenly have to fight to the death?
After the minor frictions two days ago, the Gordon Kingdom suddenly became tough and took the initiative to attack frequently.

They no longer even had to rely on the geographical advantages built up in advance to fight. How could the Archibald Kingdom and the Palo Federation let go of such a great opportunity?
Leonard advised him this way.

Even though I just experienced a failure, it now seems like it might be a good thing.

Perhaps the Gordon Kingdom felt that they could defeat them because of that victory.

It was in this situation that Samuel agreed to Leonard's proposal and prepared to concentrate his forces to compete with the Gordon Kingdom.

But when he was actually on the battlefield for the decisive battle, Samuel suddenly felt a little uneasy.

I had a vague feeling that something was wrong, but no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get any results.

Seeing this, the adjutant at the side came forward and asked him in a low voice, but was impatiently driven away by Samuel.

As time passed, the armies of the two sides gradually approached each other under the command of their respective generals.

At a certain moment, just like a string being broken, the soldiers on both sides could no longer suppress the throbbing in their hearts, and the solemn and murderous atmosphere stimulated everyone.

With the sound of a deafening war drum, the two armies finally broke the long silence and suddenly collided with each other like two unstoppable torrents.

At that moment, the sky and the earth seemed to change color, and the air was filled with the harsh sound of metal clashing and the deafening shouts and roars of the soldiers.

The soldiers of the Gordon Kingdom were like a sharp sword, piercing straight into the heart of the enemy, and the enemy's army showed no weakness and met their attack fiercely.

The most brutal battle broke out at the intersection of the two armies. The soldiers waved their weapons in their hands. Every swing was accompanied by the loss of life. Blood gushed out, spraying in the air and then quickly swallowed by the soil, dyeing the land a shocking red.

The war horses neighed in the melee, their iron hooves trampled the bodies of the fallen soldiers and turned the ground into mud.

In an instant, the soldiers suffered heavy casualties. Some were beheaded by a sword, some were pierced through the chest by a spear, and more were trampled and crushed in the chaos, eventually turning into pools of blood and mud, making it impossible to tell who was who.

In a short period of time, the air was filled with a strong smell of blood, which was disgusting, but the soldiers seemed to have lost their perception. They only knew to keep waving their weapons and charging forward until they fell down due to exhaustion.

On the battlefield, life is like a fragile candle flame, swaying in the wind and could be extinguished at any time.

Just as the generals of both sides were nervously looking at the situation on the battlefield and constantly making adjustments.

Suddenly, on a hillside behind the coalition forces of the Archibald Kingdom and the Palo Federation, a violent magical fluctuation flashed.

When the light faded, a golden-armored army suddenly appeared there, emitting an unparalleled brilliance.

Every soldier in this team is tall and strong with muscles, revealing a sense of extraordinary strength. Their eyes are burning with fighting spirit, as if any difficulties and challenges will vanish in front of them.

The war horses they rode were also extraordinary. Each one was heroic and majestic, with smooth muscle lines and strong and powerful hooves. Every step seemed to shake the earth.

What an elite force!

Every golden-armored cavalryman exudes a courageous aura and an unstoppable edge.

Under the leadership of Beavis, the cavalry of the Golden Lion Knights began to move forward and continued to accelerate.

With the help of the downhill slope, the cavalrymen's speed was increased to the maximum, and under the horrified gaze of the Archibald Kingdom soldiers, they rushed towards them with the force of thunder.

The clarion call for the decisive battle finally sounded at this moment!
(End of this chapter)