The Sun Moon Empire was attacking!
Xu Jiujiu's relaxed gaze turned grave in an instant.
That was right. Half an hour earlier, the Sun Moon Empire had launched a surprise attack, aiming straight for the coast near the Mingdou Mountain Range.
Dai Hao, who commanded the defending forces, had been gravely wounded. According to reports from nearby Fatui operatives,
the coastline had effectively fallen. After losing the first engagement, the remnants had retreated into three other cities, forming a defensive triangle.
"His Majesty requests your presence at the Imperial Palace for a council of war," the messenger general said.
Xu Jiujiu hesitated no longer. She mounted the horse brought to her, cracked the reins, and galloped toward the Imperial Palace.
Owl Bro had heard the entire exchange. Why else would they have stood so close, if not to let him hear?
He grinned. In truth, he had learned of the Sun Moon Empire's attack from his Clones half an hour earlier.
Those Clones had watched the messenger approach, only for him to stop a short distance away and wait.
Only when Xu Jiujiu came downstairs had he rushed over in a panic.
Wasn't the whole point to create a chance for Owl Bro to overhear the news by accident?
It seemed the Star Luo Empire wanted to draw on the Fatui's influence and strength for its defense.
And by deliberately letting him hear, they meant to put his mind at ease.
After all, the Star Luo Empire was the Fatui's staunchest backer, supporting most of its operations.
If the Star Luo Empire went to war with the Sun Moon Empire now, it would inevitably have to abandon something else.
And if the Fatui did not want to be among the things abandoned, they had to prove their value now.
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