After I died, my personal maid rebelled.

After the Northern Army captured Guanhai Town, the South was shaken, and several plumes of dust quickly rose across the vast, fertile plains.

The army swept across the battlefield, the situation on the battlefield was constantly changing, and the bugle call for the mobilization of troops sounded in various places.

"There's no mistake, the Northern Army is using salami tactics against us."

The elderly but valiant general led 10,000 elite troops and was the first to arrive at the foot of the mountain to set up camp.

Just like before, the Northern army, which had occupied the southern cities, once again halted its offensive.

The town of Guanhai on the high mountain was as quiet as a lurking beast. The old general remained silent. If he had known this would happen, he should have taken advantage of the fact that the Northern Army had just entered the coastal area and had not yet established a firm foothold, and immediately sent troops to drive them all out!

After capturing Guanhai Town, a crucial hub, the coastal plain on the other side of the mountains had effectively fallen into the hands of the Northern Army.

As chaos began to emerge, just as the army was methodically setting up camp, the disheveled nobles traversed mountains and valleys, running all the way to the southern army, overjoyed as if they had seen their own relatives.

"General Freeman, it's you who's come in person! We're finally saved!" The young nobleman, whose expensive clothes were covered in dust and whose hair was messy and studded with leaves, knelt on the ground and frantically kissed his boots.

They wept loudly, like children complaining to an adult, shouting, "The Northern army has gone mad, General! They not only stole our treasures and land, but they also distributed them to the common people!"

"Now, in the coastal towns, they only know Miss Luna, not your illustrious name, General!"

Suppressing his nausea, Freeman glared angrily and shouted.

"Enough with the nonsense! Tell this general all the enemy's troop strength and how many towns they've occupied!"

The nobleman shrank back and said tactfully, "It seems... they have more soldiers than you have under your command, and in recent days they have been attacking towns constantly. I estimate they have already occupied most of them."

He grabbed the nobleman by the collar and lifted him up, Freeman snorting and his expression ferocious. "Tell me, where did all these people come from?"

The nobleman, trembling with fear and rage, cried out in anguish, "They're all traitors, General! After Commander Giovanni's death, the garrison at Seaview surrendered to the Northern Army. Add to that those damned civilians, and the Northern Army grows stronger every day. If I hadn't run fast, I'd probably be dead by their hands!"

After learning the basic situation, Freeman forcefully threw the nobleman to the ground, feeling increasingly terrified.

How long has it been, and the Northern Army is already able to recruit soldiers directly in the Southern Territory? Could it be that they use some kind of sorcery to control the soldiers and civilians in the Southern Territory?

"General, what's the next step?" The adjutant stepped forward, adjusted his glasses, and asked.

The troops rushed here, and they couldn't just sit around building camps all day. The Duke had given them a strict order, giving them only half a month to retake Guanhai Town.

"Be prepared tonight. If the Northern army launches a night attack, it means they are indeed here to seize our land and wealth; if the Northern army does not launch a night attack..."

The adjutant nodded upon hearing this and took out a small notebook to make a note.

"What does the general mean?"

Slowly raising his head and lifting his heavy chin, Freeman stared at the mountaintop and said in a deep voice, "I'm worried that this is a feint by the Northern Army, but whatever the case, we should remind His Excellency the Duke."

……

A gentle breeze dispersed the lingering clouds. Standing on the city wall, Luna gazed at the distant azure sea and couldn't help but feel a sense of exhilarating freedom.

After burying Giovanni and releasing Barna, the Second Regiment officially incorporated the garrison of Seaview Town. With the addition of the three thousand new recruits they had previously enlisted, the Second Regiment had now swelled into a behemoth of nearly ten thousand men.

Of course, Luna did not come away empty-handed. She incorporated the two hundred most elite men of the garrison into her personal guard. Once Commander Kate finished clearing the rear and gathered enough horses for her, she would also be a general commanding thousands of cavalry.

Speaking of Kate, for some reason, Luna always felt that Kate seemed to be enjoying himself, as if he really intended to settle down in the Southern Territory.

Following their elder brother's latest instructions, Luna and Kate must prepare for a protracted struggle after the Southern Territory releases its undead army and seizes its territory. Maintaining stability in the rear is of paramount importance.

The implication is that Oswald is more concerned about the undead army in the southern territory than the king's plans, and if there is any conflict between the plans, the priority will be to guard against the undead army.

After conquering territory, the process remains the same three steps: eliminate privileged classes such as nobles and abolish violent institutions such as the army; distribute land and resources to the common people and cultivate good cooperative relationships; re-establish production and management systems, and support and promote local talent.

The wealthy Southern Territory, a land of outstanding people and resources, seemed to have recognized the high quality of its recruits. Commander Kate was extremely busy, and the recruitment work was in full swing.

Unfortunately, they didn't have much time to consolidate their occupied territory, as the enemy's army had already appeared at the foot of the mountain.

The female soldier ran quickly up the city wall and reported, "Young Miss, Commander Kate has returned and is currently in the military camp."

"Okay, I'll be right there."

Kate washed the fatigue off her face with a hot towel, let out a long sigh, put down the towel, and went to the map.

The secret operation plan in the capital remains a secret to this day, but one thing Kate is certain of is that the person who proposed the plan has no interest in fighting.

Because the Northern Army wanted to cooperate with the Royal City to put pressure on the southern territory, it had to take Guanhai Town; otherwise, the Northern Army's entire rear would be at risk of being cut off at any time.

Taking Guanhai Town is only the first step. The key is how to gain a foothold and continue the operation. After all, the Southern Territory leadership cannot afford to ignore such an important strategic location.

This can be seen from the combat strength of the Guanhai Town garrison.

The Second Regiment possesses unparalleled combat power among the Northern Legion. Even with a numerical advantage, it still struggled against Guanhai Town.

If it were any other unit, they would probably have been beaten to a pulp long ago...

Now the roles have been reversed, and the battle for Seaview is about to begin again. However, Kate's mind is on Honeywater City, which is hundreds of miles away.

When it comes to pressure, there is no better place than Honeywater City.

Because behind Honeywater City lies the entrance to a river valley where hundreds of thousands of undead are trapped, making its location extremely sensitive—the kind of place where even a slight touch could cause an uproar.

Kate picked up her charcoal pencil and drew a deep cross over Honeywater City. After comparing the distances between different places, Kate gradually formed a plan in her mind.

The Southern Territory's upper echelons wanted to use the undead army as a deterrent, with the aim of forcing the king's army to retreat. But what if the Northern Army detonated the undead deterrent before the royal guards even entered the city?

This was a high-stakes gamble, and Kate was betting on the courage of the Southern Leaders to perish along with the entire world.

Heh, in the face of danger, you'd better really—want nothing at all.

If they can successfully capture Honeywater, the Northern Army will completely seize the initiative in the war; even if they fail, it doesn't matter, because attacking Honeywater can also achieve the strategic goal of diverting the attention of the Southern Territory.

"What wicked idea are you plotting with that wicked smile, Commander Kate?"

Luna pushed open the door and was immediately met with Kate's sinister smile, her lips curling up like an old fox.

Stroking her chin, Kate said with great interest, "Miss, I have a bold plan that needs your approval."

Luna, the scapegoat, was stunned for a moment, but then she noticed the black cross marked on the map by the wall, indicating the location of Honeywater City, and immediately understood.

So it was about the undead army. Could it be that Kate already had a plan? No, it's my plan now...

Sure enough, she has grown to the point where she can share the burdens of her elder brother!

Luna, hands on her hips, looked haughty. "Very good. I like bold plans. There's no time for dawdling. My brother didn't reveal the details of the Royal City Special Forces' operation in his letter, I think that's to avoid affecting our on-the-spot judgment."

Kate's heart skipped a beat. Wait, why is the young lady so agitated?

Could it be that she intends to unleash the undead army directly, and then ignite a massive four-way battle involving the Northern Army, the Southern Army, the Central Army, and the undead army on the vast plains of the southern territory?

Young lady, this is too much trouble for you to handle. Besides, you're tarnishing His Majesty the Duke's reputation!

Kate coughed lightly, intending to explain his specific plans to the young lady, but Luna waved her hand to signal him to be quiet and sighed as she looked up.

"My elder brother is often ill; I must encourage him."