"This time, how many troops are you planning to lead?" Xuemiyya placed the letter in a drawer, turned to Velin, and asked curiously.
"Two-thirds of the army." Velin stroked his chin and gave an approximate number.
Xuemiyya silently calculated, then reminded him, "A force of twenty thousand seems a little too large."
"This time, I plan to leave Star Prayer Camp and Blue Gauze Camp behind and take the other troops out for real combat." Velin placed his hand on Xuemiyya's abdomen again and said with a smile, "There's a Teleportation Array between Qixing Territory and Zeferus Territory. Even if those Monster Clans invade Qixing Territory, there's no need to worry about insufficient forces."
"Besides, the legendary figure stationed in the Provincial Capital of Cadro Province won't stand by and do nothing. After all, this trade route brings enormous profits to the royal family."
Xuemiyya nodded at his words.
Ever since the Teleportation Array had been established, the Ilia Kingdom and the Silver Dragon Burke Kingdom had formed good diplomatic relations. Taking that opportunity, they had also reached Trade Agreements with the Moon Elf Kingdom and the United Orc Kingdom.
In the royal family's eyes, the status of this Teleportation Array had steadily risen. If not for the secret agreement signed previously, along with Duke Moravia's protection, the royal family could have used forceful means to compel an exchange of territories with her husband.
Thinking of this, Xuemiyya's eyes flickered. She did not know whether her father's letter had been a kind reminder or a test.
Her surname had already changed from Silvis to Ex. In a sense, her father and mother were now practically "outsiders." Her husband and the children bearing the Ex surname were her closest family.
"What are you thinking about?" Velin looked at his wife and