Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 491-489: The Opportunity Has Arrived! (Please Subscribe)

On October 6, 315 of the New Divine Calendar, on the southern front, the 13th Division of the Bonaparte Empire, led by General Fack Wood and spearheaded by the Imperial Eagle Knights, conducted a large-scale air-ground coordinated operation.

The giant eagle, the Sky Knight, soared through the heavens, its cries like demonic torment.
Each dive creates a gust of wind, causing people and horses to fall over.

The Bigfoot Stag Rider is like a steamroller, its antlers swaying as it flattens everything in its path; even steel cannons cannot stop it.

As two of the ten great knightly orders of the Old Continent, the Flame Prison Knights were able to crush the defenses head-on with absolute strength, so the Imperial Eagle Knights were naturally no weaklings either.

Although it was a coordinated attack from both the air and the ground, the explosion of battle aura, combined with the knight's halo, truly made them resemble a terrifying giant that could crush all enemies.

As for the 13th Division, it seemed to play a minor role.

In just a few days, the Sardinian army swept across hundreds of miles, breaking through four lines of defense and reaching the south of Brussels.

On October 7th, 315 of the New Divine Calendar, on the western front, the Sardinian army could no longer contain itself.

The area from Siren Harbour to Brussels is actually the most prosperous area, with villages and towns every few dozen miles, making it the most densely populated region.

Therefore, the defenses here are the strongest and densest, with many citizens of the Flower Territory spontaneously building fortifications, making it the most difficult to advance.

This caused a lot of trouble for the Sardinian army. Seeing that all sides were making good progress, Count Hoven Xavier also made a tough decision.

He directly ordered the Palm Mage Corps to cast large-scale celestial magic, so that every time a battle was about to begin, it would snow in October, the temperature would plummet, and the ground would freeze.

This was weather almost unheard of in Flower Territory; the rapid drop in temperature was difficult for many soldiers to adapt to.

Most importantly, once field artillery and magic-powered firearms freeze, the chance of barrel explosions increases dramatically, and jamming becomes commonplace.

Then came the Coast Knights' mass charge!

Although far inferior to the Eagle Knights and the Infernal Knights, as a renowned knightly order, they still managed to gather more than thirty extraordinary knights to lead the charge.

Using this tactic, within a few days, the Sardinian army broke through several lines of defense and advanced directly towards the core of the Flower Territory's rule.

October 7, 315 of the New Divine Calendar, Eastern Front.

Due to the series of surprise attacks, Duke Aquinas Graham cautiously chose to rest for a few days.

After all, the Knights of the Infernal Kingdom have mounts, they can run fast enough, and they don't need to be stingy with their energy.

But the newly formed 113th Division couldn't keep up. Even though they were all the best soldiers with strong physiques, a group of soldiers running on two legs couldn't withstand it.

Therefore, as the battle line advanced to the end, a large number of soldiers had fallen behind.

Although Duke Aquinas Graham was blinded by victory, he still possessed military acumen and cautiously chose to rest on the spot.

On the one hand, the knights needed rest after intense fighting; on the other hand, they were waiting for reinforcements to arrive so they could regroup.

However, to his surprise, in just two days, the Sardinian army and Bonaparte's legion, which had been stubbornly refusing to move, suddenly surged forward as if they had gone mad.

Brussels is located in the northwest of the Flower Territory, with the eastern route being the longest, while the western and southern routes are much shorter.

As a result, after breaking through so many defenses and traveling such a long distance, they found themselves to be the furthest force from Brussels.

This infuriated Duke Aquinas Graham, who, without allowing his legion to fully regroup, immediately marched westward in a reckless and chaotic manner.

Duke Aquinas Graham even took the lead once again, leading the Infernal Knights to break through the defenses with the agility and speed of the Infernal Komodos.

Because of the speed, the attack was so fast that the rear defenses were breached before they were even completed, leading to a chase.

At this moment, from a bird's-eye view, the three armies were approaching Brussels from three directions, forming an encirclement.

With the continuous mountain range to the north, the Sky Dome Mountains, Brussels seems to be trapped in a predicament.

At this point, public opinion in the Old World completely reversed, and no one stood up for the flowers anymore.

Some even say that the reason why Flower Collar has been able to get to where it is today is simply because Luo Yi was lucky and benefited from the dividends of the times.

At the height of controversy, Huaren rose too high and reaped too many benefits, reaching a height she shouldn't have.

As a result, a strong wind blew, and it fell directly from the sky to the mortal world, revealing its true form.

Some people have found a very novel perspective: instead of looking down on the weakness of the Flower Territory, they are exaggerating the power of the Habsburg Empire.

The two seem unrelated, but from another perspective, the Habsburg Empire completely crushed the Sardinian Kingdom, the Bonaparte Empire, and the Slavic Empire, leaving the three major powers of the Old World breathless.

The three overlords only used a small portion of their strength, yet they still managed to overwhelm the Flower Territory.

Therefore, a hegemon is a hegemon, and their strength is beyond doubt. They just encountered the Habsburg Empire and the powerful Hohenzollern family.

Needless to say, this argument originated from the People's Daily of the Habsburg Empire, and it caused a huge sensation as soon as it was published.

Those empire enthusiasts, as if they had found a supporting argument, almost hailed Hohenzollern III as an unprecedentedly wise ruler.

Even the three major powers have, to some extent, acknowledged this view.

After all, exaggerating the enemy's strength can also prove that one is not so incompetent!
As for the Raymond family, at the center of this storm, they faced countless acts of malice.

It's just a business partnership, so it's easy to negotiate a refund. Even if the deal falls through, we can still be on good terms!

But those who take advantage of others' misfortune, kick someone when they're down, fish in troubled waters, and try every means to gain an advantage—there are too many of them, and their behavior is too ugly!
This perfectly illustrates the saying: When you are strong, you are surrounded by good people; when you are weak, you see only villains.

Even Luo Yi seemed to be so annoyed that she hid inside the mechanical mage tower and refused to see anyone again.

Fortunately, Brussels was under complete martial law. From overt police patrols to clandestine raids on defiant groups, almost every street and every house was under surveillance by more than one pair of eyes.

This pure, high-pressure rule was the only thing that kept some people from becoming restless.

But everyone knows this is not a long-term solution!

……

October 10, 315 of the New Divine Calendar, Mechanical Mage Tower, sixth floor.

"Son, let's lift him up high, lift him up high!"

"It flew away, it flew away, waaaaaah..."

Despite rumors that she was suffering from severe depression, Luo Yi was playing with her son at this moment.

Klein, who had become much stronger, was not afraid at all as he was moved up and down in his hands. Instead, he laughed and was very happy.

Lilia, on the other hand, had a face full of worry and looked like she wanted to say something but couldn't.

After playing with the child for a while, Loy finally handed Klein to Mira. Turning back to Lilia, he asked, "Are you worried?"

Lilia didn't hide anything: "Given the situation, I'm a little scared!"

Luo Yi laughed and said, "But you were in charge of developing that magic tank, so you should be the most confident, right?"

"The problem is that a weapon that has not been tested in war is always uncertain."

"Luo Yi, isn't it a bit too risky to put all your hopes on the King of Land Warfare?"

Luo Yi remained silent for only a moment before pulling Lilia up and quickly walking into the study next door.

There, too, was a sand table, filled with all sorts of flags, and Luo Yi stood in front of it for countless days and nights.

He pulled Lilia to the sand table, pointed to the huge flower-covered archway, and said, "Actually, this war is not worth fighting, or rather, it's almost impossible to win it using conventional methods!"

"Don't be fooled by the fact that Flower Territory can be described as 'strong and well-equipped.' The number of third-tier extraordinary beings and fourth-tier natural disaster beings far exceeds the limit that an earldom can support."

But do you believe it or not?
"The moment I send out the natural disaster, a number of fourth-tier experts far exceeding the number under my command appear, overwhelming me completely."

Luo Yi pointed to the sky, shook it, and said, "They're all waiting!"

Pointing to the sand table again, he added, "Even on the ground battlefield, the three giants have meticulously calculated everything."

The number of troops and strongmen they deployed was not excessive, but each one was enough to overwhelm the Flower Territory.

Of course, this is without considering the magic tank.

"According to their script, I can only gather all my forces, choose one route to attack, fight them one by one, and achieve victory regardless of the cost."
In the end, even if you win one or two games, you will be dragged down and killed.

This is the path they planned for me, but it's not what I want.

"If I want to win, I have to catch them off guard, break their script, and forge my own path."

Luo Yi turned to look at Lilia and said, "If I told you that I created this situation all by myself, would you believe me?"

"I believe it, but I don't understand! Why?"

"The way of war, in essence, is to rely on the strong to bully the weak."

If I'm strong, I can bully you; if I'm weak, I can only find or create an even stronger situation to bully you back.

Historically, so-called battles where the weak defeated the strong were achieved only within a specific timeframe and region, through a localized situation where the stronger side preyed on the weak.

"Looking at the situation, everyone thinks that my Flower Territory is the weaker party, but in my opinion, with the tank battalion, I am the strongest."

"The King of Land Warfare is not invincible, but his first appearance was absolutely stunning."

That's why I was willing to give up so much, so much territory and so many people, all for one opportunity.

Lilia almost instinctively asked, "What opportunity?"

"Of course, it's an opportunity to annihilate them!"

Beep!
Just then, a knock sounded at the door. The door opened, and Ang walked in quickly, his voice tinged with urgency.

"My lord, on the eastern front, the Knights of the Infernal City have already set foot in Badak; on the western front, the Sardinian Legion has begun its attack on Grand Bassadi."

As for the southern route, Fak Wood was the most cautious, but the Imperial Eagle Knights had also closed in by fifty miles.

At that moment, Luo Yi suddenly turned around, her eyes like torches, burning with intense flames that seemed capable of incinerating everything in the world.

However, his burst of energy was fleeting, quickly subsiding as he turned to Lilia and said, "Look, the opportunity has arrived!"

"They have finally stepped into the battlefield I set out for."

"Lilia, wait for me to return, wait for me to bring you news of a great victory!"

After speaking, he strode away, followed closely by countless powerful figures, as if he were about to change the world.

(End of this chapter)