The troops that will be put to use will put too much burden on the local people. This is a problem that was taken into consideration when planning the initial defense plan. After all, if the troops are deployed in the above areas, it will be duplicated with the defense of Phong Nha Fortress."

The northern border was not originally rich, but it had to support a large number of troops.

Although it is said that taxes are shared equally across the country as much as possible, in fact it is the northern provinces that pay the majority.

This makes the economy of the northern border, which has always been troubled by disasters, even more decadent. The consideration here in Weinakodo is also for people's livelihood.

"So, I think it's unnecessary."

General Wenacodo put away the long folding pole in his hand and put an end to this issue.

"After all, the above things are just assumptions. Fengya Fortress will not fall. Even if it does, there are still us soldiers who have dedicated everything to the empire."

Therefore, this may not exist.

"Does it really not exist? General, it turns out that you also make mistakes sometimes..."

Heimer muttered to himself.

The figure of that man has always been the one he looked up to. This man who was regarded as the "God of War" and the soul leader of countless imperial soldiers, eventually died in something unknown.

"What's the matter? Mr. Knight."

The young man walking in front turned his head and saw Heimer behind him, who seemed to be full of thoughts.

"Nothing, we seem to be almost there."

Heimer unfurled his frown, and deliberately said in a lighter tone: "I finally didn't get lost this time."

He knew this village because it was one of the circles drawn by Venacodo.

The wolf-headed man is the ideal orc species to carry out the plan of sneak attack on the imperial capital.

The wolf-headed man is very agile and cannot be defeated by ordinary soldiers. In addition, the wolf-headed man is cunning in nature and is good at hiding.

Of course, it would be easy for these dangerous orcs to launch an attack on these villages and towns, which had basically no protective capabilities.

Having said that, the reason why Heimer suddenly thought of General Venacodo was actually because of the short sword hanging on the young man's waist.

This sword belongs to the general. Although it is not as famous as Veracodo's side sword "Phantom Fire", Heimer still knows that Veracodo never leaves his body with this dagger.

After all, "Phantom Fire" is a long sword, so it is not very convenient to carry it around.

Weinacodo has to go to various occasions, and it is not suitable to wear a long weapon in many cases. On the contrary, this smaller dagger can be carried around for a longer period of time.

Heimer didn't know why the boy had this dagger, but when Zeref found the boy, he held the dagger tightly in the boy's hand, even if he wanted to open the five tight fingers.

Neither can be done.

Presumably, it was something the general gave to the boy at a critical moment. Heimer did not intend to mention the origin of this dagger to the boy, lest it would bring back those sad memories.

"Front……"

The young man looked forward, his immature face showing a maturity that was not befitting his age.

A road appeared ahead, which was obviously no longer a forest path, but a real road.

Now, they are not far from the human village in front of them

The black-haired boy frowned and sniffed, smelling a disturbing smell in the air.

Of course it wasn't just the boy, Heimer and Zeref also smelled it.

That...disturbing, burnt smell accompanied by heat.

"My God of Light! Come and see!"

Zeref, who was facing the map at the front, was the first to see the source of the smell.

The boy and Heimer hurried forward. They were facing the village and saw this scene they didn't want to see:

The red light danced in front of my eyes, much like a clown's dance. It was so funny and ridiculous.

These red "clowns" danced strangely to the accompaniment of "crackling" sounds, accompanied by a drum-like sound when the roof beams hit the ground.

This performance is really wonderful...

It's so exciting that it's disappointing.

Yes, the teenagers know it, they know it...

What is that familiar smell?

It's the smell of fire.

The blazing flames ignited the entire village, as if a bonfire feast was held during the day.

It's just that this is not just burning wood, but also turning people's homes into coke.

This is......
Chapter completed!