Victory or Defeat (Part 2)

Chigengster Plains, Ishgar's Camp

"Buzz!"

The space trembled, and the next second, thirteen figures, soaking wet, appeared in the Main army tent.

"How did you all get into this mess?"

"Belserion, I don't have time to explain to you now, but you must immediately gather your forces and prepare to besiege the enemy camp!"

Upon hearing Sordil's words, Belserion's eyes widened instantly, and he said incredulously, "Besiege... besiege the opposite camp?"

"Yes, besiege the enemy camp!"

"But..."

Before Belserion could voice his doubts, Sordil and the others had already vanished from the tent. Staring at the empty tent, Belserion stood there, bewildered, unsure whether to do as Sordil had said. Just then, a white figure staggered into the tent and called out to the bewildered Sage Dragon, "Bell, wasn't that brat Sordil back just now?"

"Ah? Ah! Yes, it's him who's back!"

"Where is he?"

"After leaving behind a nonsensical remark, he left again!"

What did he say to you?

"He ordered me to assemble troops and attack the enemy camp!"

"Then what are you still standing here for? Hurry up and go!"

"Oh oh!"

Chigengster Plains, Western Continent Camp

"I wonder if their journey went smoothly, and whether they managed to wipe out that small unit?"

Goodpes reached out and patted Kelsu on the shoulder, then said, "Don't worry, with the forces we've deployed, if they dare to intercept our supplies, they won't leave alive!"

"I hope so!"

As soon as Kelsu finished speaking, Delsd, who had been lying on the ground fast asleep, suddenly sat up and said urgently to the two of them, "Kelsu, I just suddenly thought of something. We sent all our troops out to wipe out that small unit. What should we do if the enemy attacks our camp now?"

Kelsu exchanged a glance, then both threw their heads back and burst into laughter.

"Delsd, don't worry! Even if that small unit discovers that we've mobilized all our troops to encircle and annihilate them, they won't survive to pass on this intelligence. And even if they manage to break through, do they have a way to get this message back to Ishgar in a short time?"

Just as Delsd was about to accept Goodpes's point of view, three exclamations rang out into the tent, and a moment later, three battered and bruised dragons stumbled and crashed into the tent.

"Lord Goodpes, something terrible has happened! The enemy forces stationed on Godeswet Mountain have launched a surprise attack on us!"

"Lord Delsd, the enemy forces in Yujite Canyon have launched a surprise attack on our camp while it is undefended. The brothers can't hold on much longer!"

"Something terrible has happened, Kelsu! The enemy just ambushed our patrol and is now advancing towards the camp!"

The three men, who were originally full of confidence, panicked after hearing their subordinates' report. Delsd even fell to the ground with a thud.

"How could this happen? How could this happen?"

"Kelsu, Delsd, calm down! Now is not the time to panic!"

Under Goodpes's powerful aura, Kelsu and his companion gradually regained their composure. After a moment, Delsd spoke up, "The situation is urgent. We should quickly recall the troops, otherwise, even if we bring back the food, it will be useless!"

"But if we call the troops back now, the supply convoy might be intercepted by the enemy. If we run out of food, how will we defend the camp?"

"We can get more food, but if we die here, it's all over! Kelsu, do you really think the lives of so many brothers left behind in the camp are less important than some food?"

"Of course, our brothers' lives are important, but that's precisely why we need to bring the food back. Otherwise, all the brothers in the camp will starve to death here!"

Just as the two were arguing heatedly, Goodpes, who had been listening for a while, spoke up, "You two stop arguing. I've thought of a way to ensure the safety of both the grain transport team and the camp. Listen to this and see if it works!"

Upon hearing about a win-win idea, Kelsu and his companion immediately fell silent, staring at Goodpes with anticipation.

"Actually, the method is very simple. After we recall the army, we can have Olibuk and the others send troops from the Western Continent to escort the grain convoy back to the camp, right?"

After being enlightened, Kelsu slapped Delsd's thigh (slapping his own thigh? Just kidding, that would hurt so much!), and then exclaimed loudly, "That's right! This way, our food and camp will be safe, and we can even launch a counterattack against those guys on the other side and take back the camp we lost earlier."

"Ouch! It's a good idea, but Kelsu, can't you slap your own thigh? It hurts like hell!"

"Oops, sorry, wrong picture! Wrong picture!"

"Since you both agree to this method, let's proceed accordingly!"

"Alright, I'll send someone to inform Montedoss and the others of the new plan right away!"

Central battlefield, Ishgar camp

"These three guys are really tough to deal with. It seems we'll have to rely on luck to see how much military rations we can destroy this time!"

After taking in the situation on the other side, Sordil stood up with a solemn expression and said to Belserion, who was standing to the side, "Sage Dragon, order the soldiers to increase their offensive intensity and make it seem as if we are going to wipe them out in one fell swoop. Make them recall their troops to defend the camp as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, kid, I'll get on it right away!"

After watching Belserion leave the camp, Sordil sent his latest battle plan to the northern and southern battlefields via Teleportation Array.

A sea area between the Western Continent

"There's an emergency at the rear! Everyone halt immediately!"

At a shout from Glaide, who was in charge of rear defense, the marching column immediately halted and assumed battle formation. Moments later, a streak of azure light rapidly approached the supply convoy, finally stopping right in front of it. Upon recognizing the light, Montedoss exclaimed, "Chief Yanimus, what are you doing here?"

"Something's happened at the main camp. Kelsu and the others have ordered Chief Glaide and Chief Talib to immediately lead their troops back to defend the area. As for the security of the supply convoy, that's the responsibility of our brothers in the Western Continent. You can see for yourselves the details!"

As he spoke, Yanimus handed a square stone slab to Montedoss and the others, while he himself squatted down to the side, panting heavily.

Mid-lane battlefield, Ishgar's faction

"Hey guys, is everything all arranged?"

"Brother Sordil, don't worry, we've arranged everything according to your plan, it won't cause any problems!"

"Alright, now that you guys are all ready, let's head out and settle things with the guys on the other side!"

"Great! Finally, we can have a good, satisfying fight!"

"Yeah, last time we retreated halfway through, this time I'm going to have a real blast!"

"Ha ha!"

Amidst the laughter of the crowd, the silvery-white light gradually faded, and the Teleportation Array array once again became empty.

Two days later, the underwater cave

"Brother Sordil, they're here. Should we make our move immediately?"

Sordil scanned the group in the cave, then said in a serious tone, "Brothers, the enemy has a large army lurking in the shadows. It's impossible for us to annihilate the entire supply convoy. So our primary target this time is the supplies they are transporting, and only then the people in the convoy. Do you all understand?"

"Brother Sordil, don't worry, we know what we're doing!"

"Alright, in that case, everyone rise to the surface immediately and prepare to attack!"

"Clear!"