So I'm a sheep.

Maureen asked, puzzled, "But the warriors of the capital can't be turned by him, so where does his confidence come from?"

"..."

Everyone fell into deep thought when suddenly, An Kang exclaimed "Ah!"

"What's wrong? What did you think of?" Sasha asked quickly.

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"There are several underground passages that lead directly to the capital. Perhaps Hotchki knows about one of them?"

The tent fell silent, and everyone stared at the wizard with astonishment.

A secret underground passage leading directly to the capital?

Only the deceased His Majesty or Queen would know about such a thing, so where did you, the Speaker in the Colorful Robe, get this information?

"Alas, in just over two hundred years, everyone has forgotten the contributions of the first Wizard Council."

An Kang smiled wryly and said, "The magnificent capital was able to be established thanks in no small part to the help of us wizards back then."

"Then let's quickly inform the Queen to seal up all the secret passages."

Sasha quickly said, "I'm afraid that Hochi might know about a secret passage that even the Queen doesn't know about!"

When the news reached the capital, the queen sent people to investigate, and she was both shocked and furious.

There are three underground passages leading directly to the capital. One has been in disrepair and is no longer in use, while the other two are still intact, clearly indicating that someone is maintaining them.

She only knows one of the problems; she doesn't know the other one!

Her deceased husband had always maintained the two passageways, but said he kept only half of them hidden...

It's truly disheartening!

The queen's face was gloomy, and Kant, standing beside her, didn't dare to breathe.

Suddenly, the woman covered her mouth and coughed violently.

"Mother!"

Kant was horrified when he saw that his mother's hands were covered in blood.

They quickly summoned doctors and court advisors, and after much effort, the Queen finally recovered.

"The news of my sudden serious illness must not be spread."

"My sister is about to engage in a decisive battle with that traitor in the capital. We cannot let my actions affect the morale of the army!"

Faced with the Queen's stern gaze, everyone nodded respectfully.

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Having endured countless attacks along the way, Hochi's three-tribe allied forces suffered a significant reduction in size.

The main problem was the heavy casualties among the human soldiers brought from the north, since most of them were not elite warriors, but ordinary people just trying to survive.

Those who fell behind during the long journey, those who collapsed under constant attacks, and those who were killed by the sorcerers using bizarre magic...

The massive casualties among human soldiers put immense psychological pressure on Hochi, especially after arriving in the capital and discovering that the secret passages he knew about were gone, which was like a bolt from the blue!

A sense of impending failure lingered in Prince Hozi's mind, and he wavered.

"The constant losses these days have dealt a heavy blow to everyone's morale."

"But precisely because the losses are so great, our current food rations can last for a longer period of time."

Karina asked her husband earnestly, "Should we attack the capital or not?"

"..."

In the past, Hozzi would definitely have taken the gamble.

But now, he prefers a different kind of warfare.

“The king must fight, but this is just a means to keep the regent from having to deal with other matters.”

Hochi said slowly, "I want to draw some of the strongest elves and let them take the opportunity to occupy a city."

Karina's eyes lit up; she thought it was a great idea.

"So, which city should we occupy?"

"Danlu City!"

With a hint of revenge in his voice, Hotchki said without hesitation.

Although the Regent did not move his Marquisate to Danlu City, this did not affect Danlu City's status as the 'largest city' in his territory.

In fact, if it weren't for the impact of the Giants' Plague, Danlu City would be one of the most prosperous cities in the entire kingdom.

"Should we tell your sworn brother about this plan?"

Hotchki shook his head decisively: "No, if we tell him now, he'll just think we've lost our courage."

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Although they had left themselves a way out, the attack on the capital was not just for show.

Karina's hair was turning white due to her frequent use of the immense magic in the Ring of Yvette, which greatly distressed Hochi.

Luke Bronzebeard fought on the front lines every day, and his right eye was blinded by a stray arrow.

As the commander-in-chief of the allied forces, Hochi was tormented by invisible pressure every day, and he looked more than ten years older.

"The dwarves are still holding up, but the human soldiers from the north have reached their limit."

Sasha looked around and said, "I'm thinking we could have nearby cities set up soup kitchens outside their cities."

“If those soldiers were given another option, they wouldn’t be so determined to fight for Hochi.”

"They are all traitors to humanity!"

An Kang reacted strongly: "Why should we forgive them?"

"This is a strategy to divide the enemy; don't let emotions get the better of you."

After a heated debate, Sasha barely managed to persuade Ankang.

"Then, everyone, go and get ready."

After the regent adjourned the meeting, he leaned back wearily in his chair.

Volume 1: Chapter 719 Fighting to the Death

Hockey is under a lot of pressure, but Sasa is under just as much pressure.

She made some decisions against everyone's wishes, and she didn't know whether they were right or wrong.

This wasn't just a tactic to divide the enemy this time; An Kang had repeatedly proposed using war puppets before, but she had suppressed those proposals.

The 106 war golems of Danlu City are undoubtedly a trump card for our side; if used properly, they could completely turn the tide of the war.

Ankang meant to summon them from Danlu City to the capital to join the battle now, but Sasha considered that this would be a long journey and cause too much disturbance.

Once Karina is prepared, it's uncertain how much effectiveness those war puppets will still have.

"Little sister, thank you for your hard work."

When the Queen entered with gifts, Sasha quickly stood up to greet her.

"Sister-in-law, your health is the most important thing. Don't overwork yourself."

From the very first day of the defense of the capital, the Queen frequently visited the wounded and played the lute to boost morale.

The soldiers defending the city are now in high spirits, thanks in large part to this man.

"It's alright, my condition has greatly improved. My sister works hard day and night, so there's no need for her to worry about me anymore."

The queen's complexion was rosy, and she was in excellent spirits, showing no signs of strain.

After silently observing the Queen for a moment, Sasha smiled and said, "This is truly the only good news I've heard recently."

"Is the situation very unfavorable?" The Queen immediately tensed up.

"It's a bit difficult; that Karina is really formidable!"

Sasha wolfed down her pastries: "Only by joining forces with Ankang could we barely hold them off."

"If even a princess is this powerful, what if the queen arrives...?"

"Um, let me correct you."

"What's impressive isn't Karina, but the magical ring she's wearing."

After several encounters, the experienced wizard in colorful robes had already discerned the truth.

The fairy princess herself is not very strong (relatively speaking), and the reason she can be so domineering in front of the two is entirely due to the enormous magic power in the artifact.

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"Whoever wears that ring is the strongest among the elves."

“Ankang and I discussed this a long time ago. It’s impossible for the Elf Royal Court to produce peerless powerhouses in every generation. Now we finally understand the reason.”

Upon hearing this, the Queen's worry eased considerably.

"We've already figured out Karina's background, but Hochi..."

"What happened to that traitor?"

Sasha carefully chose her words: "Sister-in-law, that traitor seems to be quite lucky."

“The wizards tried to assassinate him many times, but all their efforts were in vain.”

"The most outrageous thing is that once An Kang personally took action and was actually attacked by the witchcraft backlash."

A dignified wizard in colorful robes suffered a backlash while casting spells; if word got out, it would shock countless people.

"Hmph, perhaps that traitor also possesses some powerful artifact."

Seeing that the Queen clearly showed her rejection, Sasha nodded in agreement.

"Perhaps, but unfortunately the decapitation tactic is useless against Hochi."

After chatting with the Queen for a while, Sasha felt much more relaxed.