Chapter 176: Chapter 175: Launch an Attack

Joffrey was severely injured. He still hadn’t fully recovered, even after using five Healing Spell Scrolls.

Fortunately, Ronin had gotten him out of prison. With the nutritious food and medicine at Wushan Castle, combined with the restorative abilities of an Advanced Level Knight, he should be back on his feet in three to five days.

“Grandfather, you were looking for me.”

Mosite led Ronin into the rear courtyard of Wushan Castle.

Lurans was currently speaking with his good friend Miroslav. When they saw Ronin enter, they both smiled faintly and paused their conversation.

“Greetings, Dean!”

Ronin bowed respectfully. “Thank you for your gift last night.”

The old gentleman had given him a generous 450 Gold Coins as a reward yesterday.

“It was a small trifle. You don’t need to thank me.”

Miroslav looked at Ronin with great satisfaction. “Your performance was excellent. Lurans can finally stop complaining to me about not having any outstanding descendants.”

“You flatter me,” Ronin said humbly.

“I heard from Jixiu’s report in Pasture City that you have a Light Attribute Mage among your men. How are this person’s strength and talent?”

Jixiu Hell was the manager of the Silva Magic Energy Chamber of Commerce’s branch in Pasture City.

Miroslav, on the other hand, was the manager for the Silva Magic Energy Chamber of Commerce in Wushan Territory and one of the Chamber’s vice presidents. In terms of rank, Jixiu was his subordinate and naturally had to report to him.

“Not long ago, Elron was fortunate enough to break through and become a Senior Mage. His cultivation talent should be quite good.”

’Elron looks to be only in his twenties. He has the aptitude to become a Seventh-level Great Mage, so his cultivation talent is quite good.’

Miroslav nodded slowly and sighed, a sorrowful expression on his face. “It’s still not quite enough.”

Lurans, however, smiled. “Light Attribute Mages are rare to begin with. He already has Advanced Level strength, which is excellent. You shouldn’t expect too much.”

Ronin was a little surprised. ’There seems to be a hidden meaning to their words.’

However, Lurans didn’t explain. He casually tossed over a Magic Scroll. “This is a Magic Scroll I just bought from the Dean. For you to defend yourself.”

Ronin’s eyes lit up. He quickly unrolled it and was surprised to see it was another Fire Dragon Devouring Heaven Spell Scroll.

He had used the last one while fighting the Golden Level assassin. He didn’t expect Lurans to have prepared a second one so quickly.

“Thank you, Grandfather! Thank you, Dean!”

“Thanking me is enough. Why are you thanking him?”

Lurans chided with a laugh, “Your grandfather here spent over a thousand Gold Coins to buy this.”

“You old coot! Others would have to pay at least Two Thousand Gold Coins for this. I only charged you twelve hundred. I gave you such a huge discount, and you won’t even let your grandson thank me?”

It was clear that the two had a very good relationship, and Lurans seemed to be in a much better mood than usual.

After a bit more friendly banter, Lurans’s smile faded. He turned to Ronin and said:

“Toru has already gathered all the evidence mentioned by Reisen’s subordinates. This afternoon, I will convene a meeting at Wushan Fortress to formally pass judgment on Reisen and, at the same time, confer your title.”

’Finally!’ Ronin was thrilled. ’What I’ve been waiting for is finally happening. There’s only one step left.’

His status as a Baron would soon be a thing of the past. Soon, he would be the Viscount of Wubei Territory.

“Thank you, Grandfather!” Ronin stood up and bowed.

Lurans waved his hand. “Go and inform the other nobles about the meeting.”

“Yes!”

Ronin left Lurans’s study and relayed the news to all the nobles still staying at Wushan Castle. He believed that Wushan Fortress would host another grand event this afternoon.

「Meanwhile, in Grey Soil Village.」

Ridder had already mustered his troops. According to the plan, he would lead the attack on the Black-collar Tribe today.

His gaze swept over Elron, Horn, Jenny, Babulin, and other Knights, then fell upon the twenty-odd cavalrymen, dozens of guards, and archers at the rear.

After this period of training, and tempered by the year-end competition, the group’s morale and spirit now looked excellent.

“Brothers! In these past days, we have witnessed Lord Ronin’s strength, wisdom, generosity, and benevolence! Under his leadership, our lives are getting better and better.”

Ridder began to rally his troops. “But the weak, foolish, stingy, and cruel Baron Reisen has always wanted to defeat Lord Ronin! He plots to seize this land and enslave us!”

Over the past few days, Ridder and Elron had been informing their subordinates of the Black-collar Tribe’s ambitions and intentions, firmly establishing them as the enemy.

“Do you want to see our lives now shattered?” he boomed.

“No!”

Everyone responded in unison, and some even shouted, “Down with Reisen!”

The improvement in the living standards of the common people in the territory might not have been obvious, but these guards had truly felt Ronin’s benevolence and generosity. Their lives were much better than before.

At the very least, they had been able to drink meat broth every day recently, and even eat meat frequently.

They truly did not want this way of life to be destroyed.

“Good!”

Ridder announced loudly, “Right now, Lord Ronin is confronting Baron Reisen in Wushan Castle, and we will launch an attack on the Black-collar Tribe!”

Their fighting spirit was gradually ignited, and everyone’s fear of war slowly subsided.

Led by the Knights and the lead guards, everyone displayed an unstoppable, forward-charging momentum.

However, Ridder knew, ’Morale is one thing, but actual combat effectiveness remains to be seen.’

He had already formulated a plan to minimize casualties and make the battle easier.

“Babulin, today you will lead George, Tomasz, Jisili, and ten cavalrymen to charge the Black-collar Tribe. When they come out, you are to immediately turn back. Understood?”

“Understood!”

Babulin said in a clear voice. They had become very skilled at this kind of trick over the past few days.

Every time Philton sent men out to drive them away, they would turn and flee.

At first, the other side was very angry, but after they had done it so many times, the enemy didn’t even seem very enthusiastic about chasing them away anymore.

“Horn, you take Wodun, Juliet, Sim, and ten cavalrymen. When the enemy gives chase to the border, charge out. Don’t go too fast; you need to give the enemy time to retreat.”

“After the enemy retreats, your two groups will merge and provoke them again. I don’t care if you use insults or other means, do your utmost to incite their anger. But do not get bogged down in a fight. Retreat immediately at the first sign of real trouble.”

“Everyone else, with me. We’ll set an ambush in the mountains.”

Ridder’s goal in doing this was to make Philton send out more Knights and Cavalry, luring them away from the Black-collar Tribe’s fortifications.

Their chances of victory were higher if they fought in the open.

Once they were victorious in the open, the Black-collar Tribe, having lost this batch of Knights and Cavalry, would be much easier to conquer.

After the tasks were assigned, Babulin’s first team departed, with Horn’s second team following close behind. Ridder brought up the rear with Elron, the Mage Jenny, and the Guards and archers.

Once Babulin and his men had drawn the attention of the sentries at the border, the rest of them would use the cover of the Forest Land to set up an ambush on a nearby mountain.

“Ridder, I wonder if this plan of yours will work,” said Elron.

“From our contact over the past few days, I’ve found that Philton isn’t a very patient or cautious person. If we provoke him a few more times today, he’s likely to take the bait.”

Ridder’s eyes were firm. “But whether it works or not, the Black-collar Tribe must be taken. This is the trust the Lord has placed in us!”

“Of course!”

Elron nodded solemnly. “We will not betray the Lord’s trust.”

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