Weakest Beast Tamer Gets All SSS Dragons novel Chapter 398

Chapter 398: Chapter 398 - Tamers War

Kharzan observed the encrypted message for the umpteenth time...

He still couldn’t believe the moment had finally arrived, with so little opposition and without too much support from his side.

The words of the message were etching themselves into his memory, after being read so many times, with the permanence of irrevocable decisions. The seal of House Hexenmane gleamed faintly under the torchlight, authentic as far as he could determine.

But he still couldn’t believe it...

’Operation initiated. Yino forces crossing the abyss bridge. Coordinated attack required to divide enemy forces. Urgent confirmation.’

The paper crinkled between his fingers when he finally lowered it. For months he had been waiting for this signal, planning every movement, every contingency. But now that the moment had arrived...

Was he having doubts?

’Is this really happening, or is it a trap by Yano to force my hand?’

He moved toward the window of his study, observing the territory that stretched before him. If he could use the momentum to dominate a greater ’popular support’...

His abyssal beasts stirred restlessly under his skin, their multiple ’consciousnesses’ reflecting his own uncertainty. The sensation was like having a council of advisors embedded in his very flesh, each whispering contradictory counsel.

"General Valdris," he called without taking his eyes from the window.

The veteran military officer entered immediately, as if he had been waiting for the summons. He was a man weathered by decades of service, with scars that spoke of real battles and a Red Pyroclast-Shell Bear beast that had evolved to Gold 1 rank.

"My Lord?"

"I need independent confirmation," Kharzan turned, extending the message. "This says Yino has initiated their attack on the bridge. Before committing our forces, I must know if it’s true without any doubt."

Valdris examined the message, noting details that would escape less trained observers. His years of experience with intelligence reports had taught him to look for the subtle signs of authenticity, paper quality, ink composition, seal impression depth, etc...

"The seal appears authentic," he murmured, "but a seal can be forged with sufficient skill."

"Exactly my thoughts. Send our best scouts. I want eyes on the bridge within six hours, and I want real-time information about Yino troop movements."

"How close should they be to the bridge before we initiate our attack?"

Kharzan considered the question. Too close and they risked being considered null support. Too far and they could be attacked first instead, losing the Yino initiative they desperately needed.

"Close enough to confirm the responsive attack from Yano, far enough that our Yino allies don’t think we won’t help them. If Yino is really attacking, there should be unmistakable signs."

Valdris nodded and headed toward the door, but stopped at the threshold.

"My Lord, if the information indeed suggests an imminent attack, where do we initiate our own advance?"

"At the new frontier, of course... we won’t advance inward yet," Kharzan responded. "If Yino is dividing their forces attacking the bridge, then it’s our opportunity to strike from the safety of our territory without losing too much while they’re committed on two fronts... Perfect for not compromising our future with too many losses."

After Valdris left, Kharzan remained alone with his thoughts. The reality of the situation settled on him: after months of tug-of-war to obtain the greatest possible support, war had finally arrived.

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A few hours later, the first report arrived through a swift messenger beast with urgency on Kharzan’s desk. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

"My Lord, we confirm significant troop movement heading toward the bridge. We estimate several hundred Yino soldiers, possibly sending more soon as they appear to be waiting for the blocked space to be cleared."

Kharzan gripped his chin thoughtfully. "Are they advancing directly to the bridge... actively without waiting for my confirmation of support?"

The implications were troubling. If Yino was moving without coordination, it suggested either supreme confidence or desperation... neither boded well for a subordinate ally.

The second report arrived thirty minutes later, from scout Kazek.

"Additional Yino troops moving toward advanced positions. Their main camps show preparation activity throughout the entire territory. This is real war, my Lord."

The systematic nature of the mobilization was convincing. This level of coordination couldn’t be easily faked, and the resource expenditure suggested genuine commitment rather than elaborate deception.

"My Lord, we intercepted underground activity in the deep secret bridge. Yino has initiated an underground operation. Confirmed active attack on multiple fronts."