Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master novel Chapter 428

Meanwhile, in the Crimson Dragon Army camp nestled on a slope, half a mile away from the Hippo Land, Rocky was studying the topographic map of the vast Hippo Land in his tent.

A few moments later, Sabina and Marin walked, side by side, into the tent.

"Rocky, have you prepared any plan to launch an attack? What is your strategy to fight the battle?" Marin asked upon noticing Rocky's eyes were fixed on the topographic map, analyzing and studying the map.

"No, I am yet to figure out how to approach a full-fledged attack!" Rocky answered in a cold detached voice. He stood there with a reserved expression, arms crossed over his chest as he raised his head and shook it.

Sabina and Marin exchanged glances with an evident feeling of despair. They both sensed that there was something wrong with Rocky's tone. As the Commander in charge who led the troops, he was responsible for making an effective attack plan at the earliest. However, even though it had been a day since they reached Hippo Land, he still hadn't chalked out any concrete plan. And yet despite all of this, he didn't seem anxious or even ashamed at the very least.

"I have prepared an effective attack plan. Would you like me to elaborate and discuss it?" Marin offered, blinking more than normal, as though she had already considered the possibility that Rocky wouldn't have had an attack plan yet.

"Really? That's great and such a big relief! This being the case, it's safe to say I don't have to think about this any further," Rocky answered in a cheerful voice upon hearing her announcement. Noticing his reaction, both Marin and Sabina immediately rolled their eyes at his clear laziness and behavior to shrug responsibility of such mammoth importance.

Without wasting another moment, Marin walked right up to the topographic map and began explaining her attack strategy while pointing her fingers at the map now and then to make it easy to visualize the plan.

"A few hours back, along with some soldiers I went to analyze the defense line of the Timber Deity Empire troops. Towards the end, I found a dead angle of their defensive line at this spot. I think we can use this dead angle to our advantage. We may launch a surprise attack with about three thousand forces. With the weak angle and the surprise element, I'm sure we will successfully defeat the defending troops of the Timber Deity Empire and draw their attention. While this is unfolding, the rest of the soldiers can ambush the enemies in the west of Hippo Land. With the defending troops of Timber Deity Empire being engaged with our surprise attack troops, we will gain an opportunity to enter the central area of Hippo Land as long as we break through the woods. By then, we will be close to the camp of the defending troops of the Timber Deity Empire. At most, they are only seven thousand people. Therefore, we have a great advantage over them being more superior in terms of our troop strength," Marin said with confidence and detail as her deft fingers glided over the topographic map substantiating her plan.

"Commander Marin's plan seems concise and bold. She has analyzed the enemy's defense line weakness and weaved it into our strategy for a maximum favorable result. Our army will be divided into two groups, one to draw their troops away, and the other to attack them with force. We have a clear advantage in terms of numerical strength, which plays a large role in battles of this scale. The plan seems reasonable and good for execution. I believe this plan is feasible," Sabina summarized and analyzed Marin's plan with crisp language to conclude the presentation. As she spoke, she could not help but nod in agreement with the odds of this plan.

"Then, let's go ahead and execute this plan." Rocky had the last word as a wide smile appeared on his face and he clapped with excitement.

The manner in which Rocky embraced her plan without any sign of hesitation took Marin by surprise. She could not help but stare at him with a baffled expression. Earlier, when they were at the Rough Slope, Rocky rejected all the plans she had put forward. What made it worse was that each time he found faults and deconstructed every plan maliciously. So it was only obvious that this sudden change in Rocky's behavior would take her by surprise. She wondered what brought upon this abrupt change. 'Is he scheming something?' she thought silently.

"Why are you still here, Commander Marin? You can order the troops to move forward as per your plan now!" Rocky interrupted Marin's flow of thoughts when he noticed her staring at him doubtfully.

"Okay," Marin responded. She thought it was unnecessary to ponder on this any further since Rocky had already made the decision. Besides, Sabina praised her plan, and it meant a lot when coming from someone that experienced. With that realization, she felt greatly encouraged and appreciated.

While they were talking, a giant tall figure strode into the tent.

"Rocky... Oh, no, sorry, now I should be calling you Commander Bai!"

Rocky, Marin and Sabina all turned their heads to look in the voice's direction. The man standing across from them was Dunn. He came here from the Arno River as soon as he could after receiving the order of transfer.