"I'm holding them outside Iowa Valley. If the Beastmen army wants to fight me, they'll have to send their retainers near the Boundary River, leaving their hinterland exposed. Our Knight Order can gather in Iowa, while you can focus on production in the rear without worry. We can also send cavalry to raid their rear and force them to stop the war." Landen said with a smile,
"If we give up Iowa Pass, they'll be able to produce in peace in the Basin, gather inside Iowa Pass, and raid our hinterland. By then, even if I use every means short of war to stop the fighting, there's no way we'll be able to reclaim the entire plain."
Wendy had been prepared for Landen's answer. He wouldn't even placate her with a lie and say that he wouldn't fight.
Seeing the displeasure in Wendy's eyes, Landen realized his usual bluntness had gotten the better of him again. He gently stroked the girl's cheek and whispered, "If you really don't want me taking risks, you could make armor that even the Beast God Avatar can't destroy. Then you wouldn't have to worry about me going out to fight for my life."
Gleia lightly flicked Landen with her tail. "You're the one going out to risk your life, and now you're pushing the problem onto someone else..."
"Then it's settled!" Wendy interrupted the Dragon Girl, gazing at Landen with determination. "Until I make that armor, you're not allowed to challenge any of the Beast God's Favored again!"
If armor capable of withstanding the Beast God's Favored could really be made, why hadn't the God Emperor made a set at the Tower of Purity back then?
After ascending to True Godhood, the God Emperor had led a large group of Demigods and the disciples