Chapter 534: Cautious Valles
The Kaistin Empire stationed troops on the west side of the Andres Mountains. On the surface, the outlaws took advantage of this gap to invade the imperial borders, which was very beneficial to the Finesh Kingdom. However, everyone knows that there are no wealthy villages and towns on the border of the Andres Mountains, and even population resources are very scarce. The outlaws are not monsters that only want to mate in spring. They cannot grab enough wealth by then, so it is inevitable to take risks, especially the opportunity for conflict between the two major powers.
"Why, this news is not good? Or are you worried that they will come back early after hearing our news?" Vales is a military member and is worried that the sea route of Brion City is also worthy, but Lu Chen also frowned and thought deeply, which made Humphreys, who couldn't understand, couldn't help asking.
"It's not good news... I don't care whether they will come back to cause trouble for me, but I'm afraid that those outlaws will unite for the sake of interests like this group attacking us. Then they may not belong to the elite team of the kingdom. Do you know how many people will be?" expounding his worries, Lu Chen asked about the approximate number of Vales who had previously revealed.
"The number of enemies on the top of the cliff is not counted. Today, more than 1,600 outlaws were wiped out, and about 3,000 escaped. No one can tell how many people there are in the entire Anderes Mountains. From the information obtained from the torture and the information we collected, it is possible that the outlaws who attacked us this time may only account for 20% of the entire mountain range." Due to Lu Chen's declaration, Vales originally did not want to say this, but when he heard that his views on the outlaws were consistent with himself, and his trust in the Red Thorn Flower, he still expressed his own speculation. Although it is not clear why these girls had to re-form the Valkyria mercenary group.
"There are less than a thousand enemies on the top of the cliff. We killed more than 500 people. The rest of them fled." Wei Si quietly added their battle situation to Lu Chen's ear.
"Well. Just count on the more. Today we have encountered a legion, so we still have four legions of enemies to face." Just like the fiscal budget, we should always have more to avoid misjudgment and confusion when we get it. However, the four legions that Lu Chen didn't care much about made the mercenaries and soldiers who heard it could not stand it.
"Four legions, my goodness. That's not a total of 24,000 people!"
"Our big victory today is not even a fraction of the other person's."
"The defenders in Brion City are only one legion, how can we fight..."
"Even if those magic crystal cannons keep blasting, I'm afraid they can't stop it..."
"This young master really wants to compete with the entire Anderes Mountains with just a few of us."
"Not necessarily, the three ships took down eighteen ships of the other party and killed the thunder eels away. With such strength, maybe they will really go crazy."
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Rumors always fly very quickly. For a moment, discussions in the camp were everywhere, and the joy of victory instantly became everyone's concern.
Humphreys looked embarrassed. Vales looked very embarrassed, but Mark was still determined. But that only meant that he was personally. Besco, who was beside him, was still secretly asking him what to do.
However, this accident happened to be with Lu Chen's intention, shrugged and said to them: "It's okay, don't worry, I don't plan to let you face so many enemies, and the contract has been clearly written. Just accompany me to the end of Diana. Then you will bring all the ships and supplies back to Brion. It will take less than a week. Even if the desperado hear the news, it will be impossible to arrive day and night when you leave."
"What about you guys? Are you really planning to stay there to build a city?" Mark asked anxiously. This is what others want to know.
"Of course, do you always think I'm joking? Well, if any of you wants to stay, please register with Abregor. After all, salary and benefits will definitely change at that time. Oh, by the way, the Flying Whale is now an empty ship. If you want to go back to Brion early, start construction overnight. You can arrange whatever you want, as long as you don't leave the room empty. Okay, I'll not accompany you for a day. Good night, everyone." The problems will only be more and more. All of your own things are secrets that should not be known to ordinary people. Lu Chen left behind early, so he hugged Evelyn and turned away from the camp, and complained in a low voice that he could only make do with the shore tonight and could not experience the waves or something.
Anyone could guess what he was complaining about, but with this day's experience, no one would think that he was just a rich noble young master. After watching the two walk into the darkness, everyone made their own arrangements. As Lu Chen said, if there were no obstacles from the outlaws, it would be only two or three days and nights to fight in the Diana River. However, Vales still seemed to have his worries when he left.
The next day, when Lu Chen boarded the Flying Whale early in the morning, all the preparations were completed. Each cabin was either full of supplies or arranged into various cabins, bedrooms, kitchens, lounges, etc. If it were not for the only people walking on it, only mercenaries and soldiers, they would be comparable to those of cruise ships.
After a quick look at the cabin, Lu Chen, who felt very satisfied, walked towards the bridge, preparing to let Verona and the others try to control the Flying Whale, but when he returned to the first deck, he was stopped by a "Marquis" and he habitually said "Hmm".
There are many people in the world called Lucien, but there is only one name in the kingdom that is linked to the Red Thorn Flower. With speculation about Verona and the others, they naturally guessed the identity of the noble young master in front of them. Then when they heard the other party’s admission, Vales seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and said to himself: “That’s good, it’s really you…”
"What, is there any problem?" After being guessed, he accidentally leaked his mouth, so Lu Chen stopped hiding it. Moreover, his former identity would not affect his trip. However, when he saw Vales' relaxed, he was very curious.
"No, I just didn't expect that you are really Marquis Lucien, so they should be members of the Red Thorn Flower, right? This~ Is it a kingdom's order for you to come here to build a city?" Although I felt at ease, Vales still asked more.
"Haha, it seems that I should bring less people out in the future. It's almost the same, it can also be considered part of the kingdom mission." There was no one around, and the general of the coastal defense was obviously more reliable. Lu Chen also missed some information, and then asked as if he thought of something: "I understand, it's what I said to the enemy before that you are worried, right? Haha, it seems that I have the talent to be a bandit."
"Ah, no, I am meddling in other people's business. You must be a secret of the kingdom. I should not guess your identity. Please rest assured, Marquis. I will never tell you your identity." Vales was frightened when he heard that there was a secret mission.
"Without revealing my identity, I inexplicably brought a group of masters to clear the Diana River Basin and declared that I was the new owner of the Andres Mountains. This kind of thing should be suspected. You are supervising the territory for the Kingdom, and there is nothing wrong with it, but don't tell me about my identity first, I'm afraid of trouble. Okay, go and take all the ships behind the Flying Whale and try to arrive at your destination before nightfall."
"Yes, my subordinates will go and do it immediately. Please rest assured by the Marquis." After saying that, Vales quickly made arrangements. As for whether Lu Chen's words were true or not, there was no need to doubt it, because his identity as a marquis was there, and he was just a baron in a place.
Chapter completed!