"I never expected Old Blacksmith Smart to be among our ranks too."
"It looks like we have quite a formidable lineup this time."
After spotting Old Blacksmith Smart, the crowd recognized more and more of the pirates.
The people of the Pudora Kingdom realized just how powerful their main force was.
"Go! Drive the Chris Pirates out for good!"
Chapter 787
Within the Pudora Kingdom's Royal City, a massive army assembled and marched out.
This time, the main force, led by Combat Commander Isaac, officially set off for Pudora Kingdom Port.
Before this, several contingents had already left the Royal City one after another and taken up positions ahead of it.
Their task was to hold the Royal City's last line of defense.
But none of those earlier forces came anywhere close to this one in either presence or numbers.
This was the largest military mobilization in the Pudora Kingdom's history.
With Isaac and the others gone, the military strength within the Royal City became extremely thin.
Only a few thousand soldiers were likely left in the entire Royal City.
This left the entire Royal City dangerously undefended.
However, this was a decision King Yuriton and Combat Commander Isaac had made together after discussing it.
The Pudora Kingdom's Royal City lay deep within its territory, making a surprise attack on it practically impossible.
That was why they dared to take such a bold gamble and march out with every unit.
Had Combat Commander Isaac not repeatedly insisted otherwise, not a single soldier would have remained in the Royal City.
The vast army soon left the Royal City and reached a camp not far from it.
Troops were stationed here year-round, serving as the Royal City Guard.
Upon arriving, Combat Commander Isaac immediately ordered, "Send word to this unit. Break camp