Just when the Crimson Dragon Army was in a dilemma, news that the Holy Sea Empire was attacking Mont City reached the Palace City. This naturally caused an uproar among the people.
In the Grand Holy Hall
"What is going on? First, the Roaring Flame Empire attacked us. Now, Holy Sea Empire is attacking us too. Is our Holy Dragon Empire an easy mark that every country wants to bully us?" The emperor of the Holy Dragon Empire was outraged. He already accepted the fact that the Roaring Flame Empire wanted to cause him trouble, but now the Holy Sea Empire wanted to destroy the Holy Dragon Empire as well.
"We have signed a non-aggression pact with the Holy Sea Empire. No one expected the Holy Sea Empire to break the pact. I don't understand what made them do this to us."
"Even if the Holy Sea Empire is just a small country, it has a strong economic force. For the past several years, it has seldom engaged in wars and remained focused on building up strength and storing up energy instead. Their troops are well-equipped, well-trained, and have a high morale. They probably think our defense has weakened because of the Roaring Flame Empire's attack, and they obviously want to take advantage of the situation and fish in troubled water."
"Currently, the forces of the Crimson Dragon Army have gathered at the defense line of the Timber Deity Empire. If the Crimson Dragon Army retreats now, the previous attacks will all be in vain. But if they don't retreat, the Holy Sea Empire will get what they want."
The ministers looked at each other and gossiped among themselves. They were all aware of the present situation and started to panic. The disturbance caused by the Roaring Flame Empire had not been resolved, and now the Holy Sea Empire started to stir up trouble. The Holy Dragon Empire was at the brink of a total disaster at this point.
"Father, I have a suggestion. Maybe it can solve the serious problem we are faced with right now," Alston, the eldest prince, said as he stepped forward and saluted.
"Go ahead, I'm all ears," the emperor nodded and signaled to Alston to continue.
"We can mobilize 10, 000 of our soldiers to support the Mont City. Once the Mont City is safe, we can negotiate with the Holy Sea Empire and find out what they really want. We can try to buy them off to side and make a deal with us. In the end, they could help us deal with the Timber Deity Empire. Even if we fail to convince the Holy Sea Empire, we can at least buy time for the Crimson Dragon Army," Alston suggested.
"I think the suggestion of His Royal Highness is excellent. We won't have to battle with the Holy Sea Empire, and we can even use their army to fight the Timber Deity Empire for us. If this works, it will lessen our burden and finish the Timber Deity Empire once and for all," exclaimed Priest Dean, who was standing beside the emperor.
The ministers looked at each other and also agreed with Alston's plan.
"I agree. It's an excellent plan. But who should we send as an emissary? We need to send an expert in negotiation. Shall we send Commander in Chief Lance or a special messenger?" the emperor said after a moment of hesitation. The priority now was to ensure the success of the negotiation, and the crucial part of the plan was the emissary that they would have to send to deal with the issue.
"Since it is my idea, I should be the one to handle it. I will go to the Crimson Dragon Group on your behalf. My presence will show our support and respect to the army. It should also help encourage them at this difficult time. After all, they have done a lot for the Holy Dragon Empire recently. I think we need to reward them," Alston said with a smile. But in his heart, his real purpose was something else.
"Good! I will be more at peace knowing you will represent us in this crucial matter." The emperor nodded without any objection.
At the break of dawn the following day, Alston left the Palace City together with a few of his confidants and headed towards the Gehenna Border.
'You'd better wait and see, Basil. The Gehenna Border is where you will die, ' Alston thought and flashed an evil smile.
On the third day after the Holy Sea Empire attacked the Mont City, the ten thousand soldiers that were sent to lend support to the city finally arrived. They helped stabilize the city's defense, but the Holy Sea Empire still maintained a strong offensive.
Meanwhile, Alston and his companions had arrived at the main camp of the Crimson Dragon Army.
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