Nicholas chose his words carefully.
The Northland was Bai Xiaowen's territory, after all, so he had used "urge" rather than "order," hoping Bai Xiaowen would cooperate.
Of course, a campaign against the Sinlands would benefit the Northland too. Nicholas IV wasn't worried that Bai Xiaowen would hold them back.
Bai Xiaowen used up two days of his remaining stay this time, then returned to Earth.
Most of the immediate threats to the Northland had been cleared. Masters in various trades had settled in, and things were getting on track. Cecilia could finally return to Earth regularly.
Cecilia brought them the latest news from the Kane Plane.
White Stone Fief worked around the clock to produce a large supply of Ultimate Plague Bane.
Viscount Dennis abandoned the bulky supplies, including the reserve military stores. He had his soldiers carry only their personal weapons and armor, then set out on the campaign against the Sinlands, hauling over a hundred large wooden barrels.
The Empire used White Stone Fief as a transit point, sending a steady stream of supplies through it to keep Viscount Dennis's forces provisioned.
One thing was worth noting: Bai Xiaowen had ordered that White Stone Fief take nothing from the supplies the Empire sent afterward. He had dealt with the emperor many times and knew where to draw the line.
White Stone Fief kept producing new barrels of Ultimate Plague Bane and sending them along with the army's supplies.
The Holy Light Cleric Order from the Imperial Capital also joined the campaign. Archbishop Arlo led the clerics.
The Imperial Legions met no serious resistance on their march north. The harsh natural environment caused more casualties than the enemy did.
In the end, the Imperial Legions drove the Northland's enemies to a place called the Abyssal Rift. It was another