The weapons I forge are absolutely flawless.

The other generals lowered their heads to hide their smiles; anyone with eyes could see how absurd this suggestion was.

The Holy Knights' objectives are still unclear, and rashly making contact could backfire.

"Damn it, they all look down on me!"

After being met with countless disdainful looks on the city wall, Jeremy locked himself in his room and downed a mouthful of strong liquor.

The more he was looked down upon, the more he wanted to prove himself.

As the military supervisor sent by the Duke of Lucien to oversee the battle, Jeremy was publicly humiliated by Inhanes. How could he swallow this insult?

"That girl, Hannes, clearly doesn't dare to face Feld, yet she makes up so many excuses!" Jeremy slammed his fist on the table, making a dull thud.

"Just cowering behind the city walls waiting for reinforcements, what difference does it make who comes instead!" Jeremy became more and more indignant.

If we continue to defend passively like this, even if we complete the Grand Duke's mission, it will only be due to the efforts of Hanes alone.

In his view, there was now an opportunity to annihilate all these rebels.

Just as Jeremy was thinking, there was a sudden knock on the door.

"Who!" Jeremy immediately put away the bottle and stood up alertly.

"Lord Jeremy, I have something to report to you." A cautious voice came from outside the door.

Jeremy opened the door and found the soldier somewhat familiar. "You're... the messenger from this morning?"

"It is indeed I," the messenger said respectfully, rubbing his hands together. "Sir, the Holy Knights have joined forces with the rebels!"

"When did this happen?"

"Just now, Lady Inhanes summoned all the generals for a meeting—could she have forgotten to inform her?" the messenger asked, feigning surprise.

"That Inhanes!" Jeremy, whose reason had been numbed by alcohol, didn't notice anything amiss, only feeling that Inhanes was ostracizing him. "I'm going to find her right now!"

"Please wait a moment, sir!" The messenger hurriedly stopped him.

"What else is there?" Jeremy asked impatiently.

"I have a plan that can repel the enemy troops outside the city."

"What kind of schemes could a lowly soldier like you have?" Jeremy scoffed.

“My lord, it is precisely because of my lowly status that I do not wish to live like this forever. A person must do something to prove himself.”

Seeing the other person's determined gaze, Jeremy fell silent.

Perhaps thinking of his own situation, his attitude softened considerably: "...Tell me about it."

"Does Your Excellency know that the moat outside the city is not as simple as it appears?"

"Go on."

"There's a mechanism inside the city that can control the water level of the moat. Just turn the mechanism up to its maximum, and you can create a flood-like effect," the messenger reminded.

"...The places where those rebels are stationed are at a much lower elevation than ours. Once the water level rises, they will lose their foothold?" Jeremy immediately thought of the subsequent scenario.

"This was the master's own idea." The messenger smiled modestly, showing no intention of taking credit.

"You're very good!" Jeremy was delighted at the thought of the rebels being wiped out by his scheme. He patted his chest and promised, "Once I crush the enemy, you'll be rewarded handsomely!"

After casually writing a blank check, Jeremy couldn't wait to leave, eager to show the plan to those who looked down on him.

"That's good, it's all your own idea."

The messenger watched Jeremy's departing figure and gave a meaningful smile.

Chapter 637 Wiener's Infiltration

This messenger was actually a disguised version of Wiener from the very beginning.

His original purpose was to infiltrate the pass and find out the Imperial Army's defensive arrangements, but he happened to witness Jeremy being reprimanded by Inhanes in public.

The fact that Jeremy was the supervisor and that he had such a resentful look in his eyes made Viner realize that Jeremy would be the best helper to carry out his plan.

"Please don't let me down."

Wiener murmured softly as his figure slowly disappeared.

......

Meanwhile, as Hanes convened a meeting of her generals, the atmosphere in the tent was so oppressive it was hard to breathe.

"The Holy Knights have joined forces with the rebels. Our next opponent will no longer be Feld alone. You must abandon any wishful thinking and prepare to deal with them simultaneously." Inhanes sat in the main seat, conveying the latest military intelligence.

"In addition, scouts reported that the rebels are using local materials to manufacture siege equipment."

Upon hearing this, a chorus of curses erupted from the audience.

"What are those lords outside doing? Didn't a single one of them notice anything amiss? They actually allowed the Holy Knights to easily enter the heart of the Empire."

"These guys actually dare to interfere in the empire's internal affairs? Do they even deserve the name St. Freya?!"

Hanes did not stop them, but simply waited quietly for everyone to vent.

After everyone had finished their tirade, Hanes raised her hand to signal for quiet and then dropped another bombshell.

"The reinforcements sent by the Grand Duke have set off and will arrive at the Gosa Gorge within three days."

Unlike others who were lucky, Lucien was highly vigilant about the movements of St. Freya Academy from the very beginning.

When he realized that there was a high possibility that Edel had secretly made connections with the Academy, he abandoned his plan to continue hiding the truth.

This reinforcement force was not only equipped with a large number of emblem wielders, but also had two demons personally overseeing the battle, making them the true main force under his command.

The defenders' task was to hold out until reinforcements arrived.

“The rebels will not stand idly by and watch us join up with reinforcements. Once they have prepared siege equipment, they will launch an attack immediately.”

Jeremy strode into the tent, his tone brimming with confidence.

However, the strong smell of alcohol on him made Inhanes's face look much gloomy.

“You’re late,” Inhanes said coldly.

You were the one who excluded me, and now you're blaming me? Jeremy suppressed his anger.

At another time, he might have argued with Inhanes, but now, he came with a plan.

"I have a plan that can solve our current predicament. Even if we can't annihilate the enemy, we can at least hold them off until reinforcements arrive."

Jeremy tried to prove his worth with his solution.

"You needn't worry about the fighting and marching, Commander-in-Chief," Inhanes waved her hand, clearly not holding any hope for Jeremy.

But Jeremy wasn't willing to give up this opportunity and hurriedly shouted, "We can use water!"

"By simply switching the valves and building a wall outside the moat to store water, we can use the water's force to sweep over the rebel camp in one fell swoop!"

"As we all know, the Iceblade Knights' biggest weakness is their lack of mages. Even with the addition of the Paladins, they are no match for our mage team. Even if Feld and the others manage to escape from the flood, their supplies and warhorses will definitely perish."

"If this plan succeeds, we can destroy their ability to fight again without engaging in direct combat!"

The tent was silent, and the generals looked at each other in bewilderment.

Jeremy's proposed strategy, though bold, is indeed feasible.

"...Is this the solution you came up with?" Inhanes raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a subtle emotion.

The plan itself is fine, but the biggest problem is that it came from Jeremy's mouth.

Either someone is giving him advice, or—

"Of course it was my idea!"

The whispers and subtle surprise among the generals gave Jeremy even more confidence.

He straightened his back, concealing the presence of the messenger, and took all the credit for himself.

“After receiving your guidance, sir, I diligently studied military texts and even researched the terrain features of the Gosa Canyon before devising this plan.” Jeremy paused, then added, “It is all for the sake of serving the Empire and relieving your worries, sir.”

To claim the credit, Jeremy abandoned his dignity, his words carrying a hint of flattery.

This statement greatly changed Inhanes's opinion, making her realize that this person was not entirely beyond redemption.

“I’m glad you think that way. But with reinforcements on their way, we shouldn’t cause any unforeseen complications,” Inhanes said in a deep voice.

If the only enemy outside the city is the Iceblade Knights, he will support the plan without hesitation.

However, the arrival of the Holy Knights added some uncertainty to the situation, forcing Inhanes to be even more cautious.

Who knows if they might have some special methods.

While a water attack is feasible, it must be done flawlessly. It would be safest to wait for reinforcements to arrive before taking action.

But Jeremy interpreted these words in a different way.

You clearly know this plan is feasible, yet you deliberately delay, obviously wanting to take all the credit for yourself!

Jeremy clenched his fists tightly.

"In that case, I will not disturb you any longer in arranging military affairs."

Jeremy turned and left, a resolute look in his eyes.

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As night fell, Vena stood on the city wall and watched as a group of soldiers who looked like mages busily cast spells.

They waved their wands and chanted spells, and soon a row of towering earthen walls rose outside the moat.

As time went by, the water level of the moat gradually rose, and together with the earthen walls, it was about to form a huge reservoir.

“They’ve finally started moving.” Viner nodded to himself, then looked at Jessica beside him and whispered, “Have Feld and Aloy get ready; tonight is the night to breach the city.”

Jessica nodded and prepared to use a teleportation spell to leave, but saw that Venus was still standing there, seemingly not intending to leave with her.

"Are you going to stay?" Jessica asked, frowning.

“Yes,” Viner said, glancing at the busy Imperial army. “Even if we conquer this canyon, there will still be many obstacles ahead. I want to take this opportunity to try and infiltrate their ranks.”

He has already decided on a suitable candidate.

Jessica paused for a moment, then said, "...Tell me when you need help."

"Yes, let's work together from the inside and outside to finish things here as soon as possible. We still need to settle accounts with those guys in the kingdom later."

“I believe you.” Jessica nodded, then quickly disappeared from the spot.

There were still quite a few soldiers patrolling the city walls, but they all seemed to ignore the two of them.

However, anyone who isn't blind can see the suddenly rising stone wall.

Upon receiving the report, Inhanes quickly arrived at the city wall.

He stared at the rising water level, his face ashen, and roared, "Jeremy, what do you think you're doing!"

"Naturally, it's to punish traitors for the country."

As Jeremy watched the water surge, he felt as if victory and glory were beckoning to him.

Chapter 638 The Wave Messenger and Inhanes

Inhanes stood on the city wall, watching the water level of the moat rise continuously, her face ashen.

He originally planned to use water attack as a trump card, and after the reinforcements arrived, he would use the surging water to annihilate the rebels in one fell swoop.

This ingenious scheme only works its best the first time it's executed, but Jeremy has taken it upon himself to launch it, making the situation unavoidable.

"Guards, lock him up in solitary confinement!" Inhanes shouted angrily.

"You dare! I am the military supervisor appointed by the Grand Duke!" Jeremy was also going all out.

Before taking action without authorization, he was prepared to break off relations. As long as the rebels were wiped out, everyone would know that he was right.

"Snapped!"

A resounding slap landed on Jeremy's face, the force of which made him stagger several steps and lose consciousness.

Inhanes looked down at him coldly: "Take him away! We'll settle your matter of disobeying orders after this battle is over!"