Work Prophet

Chapter 23: The Battle Rekindled



Kaden felt much more relaxed after completing the simulation, and she even had a ride back.

After she constructed a suspension bridge with gold coins, Ruby's admiration for her had reached its peak.

Kaden almost couldn't help but laugh, Ge Lipeng was right, the physics level of this cosmic dimension is too low, any random little experiment can be considered a miracle by the people.

On the way back, Kaden was still pondering the predictions given by the simulator, which said that in the fourth month she would have an admirer, and if Kaden remembered correctly, the simulator used the female pronoun.

Unexpectedly, it seemed to be this little maid named Ruby before her.

Of course, Kaden was not interested in such country girls, but Ruby's identity was indeed something that could be utilized.

She was Ireya's personal maid, and Ireya trusted her greatly. If Ruby could be won over, Ireya's every move would not escape her eyes.

Thinking this way, Kaden was even more gentle towards Ruby, leaving the little maid somewhat stunned by her favor.

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Half a month passed by in a flash, the army had already gathered in Rock Snow City, reaching the fifteen thousand troops required by Duren.

This was thanks to the wireless radio stations established by the Double Rest Sect everywhere. After receiving increased reimbursement from the board, Li Yu purchased a hundred more wireless radio stations, along with chargers and batteries.

He then brought them to Bratis in batches, using these wireless radios to successfully set up a communication network that enveloped the western region.

Allowing those even in remote locations to maintain constant contact with Rock Snow City.

This time, many noble lords used the wireless radios to issue recruitment orders even before returning home, greatly shortening military mobilization time.

And because they were dividing forces, Miss Rabbit moved out first with fifteen thousand troops, while Ramsey's other unit would set out half a month later.

Ireya's actions were swift enough that her army was almost out of the western region when the news of her proclaiming herself queen reached Golden Valley.

Directly, the noble lords of Golden Valley were left in shock.

It had only been a year since the Arias Family replaced the Figrola Family as the new master of the western region.

Moreover, Ireya had not formally announced her ownership of the land, some speculated she might not want to offend Allister and Claudio, or perhaps felt guilty towards the Figrola Family.

But now it seems they all guessed wrong.

Ireya was not afraid of offending Allister and Claudio, bypassing the western lord and directly proclaiming herself queen was equivalent to declaring war on the Vespasian Family.

Added to her not very friendly relations with the Wing Tribe, Conley certainly would not support her, so her current actions would undoubtedly severely worsen her relations with the other three forces.

"How dare she?" Drake of Berries Castle blurted out upon hearing the news.

"Just three years ago, the Arias Family was just a small unknown family in the western region, how dare that little girl named Ireya call herself queen? Claiming dominion over this continent."

"It is said to be a prophecy from Saturday, the God of the Double Rest Sect chose her, so those followers all call her the Divine Chosen King."

Marvin, Drake's sixteenth son, chimed in.

"Divine Chosen King?" Drake sneered, "First those Wing Tribe people brought some Sky Mother God, and now yet another Saturday, these Foreign Country swindlers will never stop."

"Saturday is no swindler, grandfather." Joseph, Drake's grandson, said, "It cast Divine Punishment and defeated those Wing Tribe people, now this matter is known by all on the continent, moreover, Saturday came even earlier than that Gaia."

"Whatever, now it's coming for us, do you have any ideas?" Drake waved dismissively.

"We need allies." Marvin said, "Father, your military genius repelled several fierce attacks before for Lord Black Hand, but now the enemies are too numerous.

"I heard the western region sent two thousand this time, coupled with Lady Lilania's ten thousand, we cannot defend Berries Castle alone, we need to ask Lord Black Hand for aid."

Drake said nothing, then looked at his grandson, "What about you, anything to say? Don't be so timid like a girl, speak directly."

"I... don't think we can withstand this attack."

"Isn't that obvious, otherwise what are we discussing now?"

Joseph dared, "I mean, even if we find reinforcements, we cannot match those westerners."

Drake's face darkened immediately, "You doubt my martial skills?"

"I never doubt your military prowess, but grandfather, you're fighting against gods now, even Solomon with his invincible Wing Tribe army suffered defeats in the western region."

"So you're saying I should throw open my gates when those barbaric, filthy westerners show up outside my castle, and bow to that brash young girl? Might as well just cut off my head and hang it over the city walls."

Drake said coldly, "Don't think for a moment being my grandson will spare you, mention surrender again and you can forget seeing tomorrow's sun."

Drake finished and spoke to Marvin, "Send a messenger to request aid from Lord Black Hand, and have someone prepare a horse for me."

"Where are you going, father?"

"Copper Gate City, to see the Philwood family, they've been hiding like tortoises for too long; if they don't stick their heads out soon, they'll find themselves in the soup pot."

Drake glanced at Joseph, who was frightened into stepping back, swallowing hard.

"You're coming with me, remember, there's no coward among the men of the Marson Family, when the battle begins, you should lead the charge."

"Yes, grandfather." the young man replied, voice trembling.

"Let me teach that arrogant little girl from the Arias Family a lesson she will never forget."

Although Drake was over two hundred seventy years old, he showed no signs of an elder's frailness, walking with large strides.

In just a few words, he arranged everything and headed towards the stables with his grandson.

Taking advantage of the precious time before Ireya and her army reached Berries Castle, this grandfather and grandson duo not only visited their old neighbors, the Philwood family in Copper Gate City, but also sought out all neighboring lords.

Convincing them to join forces in resisting the threat from the west.

Drake is not only an excellent commander, his eloquence in speeches is clearly underestimated, in just a few words he vividly described the catastrophic consequences that could follow the fall of Berries Castle, instilling a sense of shared fate among the other lords.


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