While everyone was concentrating on discussing the battle plan, the heavy oak door was gently pushed open. Katz's three sons - the eldest son William, the second son Robert and the third son Edward - filed in, their armors making slight collision sounds with their steps.
"Just in time!" A trace of relief flashed in Katz's eyes, and he waved to his sons, "Come and take a look, we have just pried out important information from Frank's mouth." He pointed to the west side of the sand table, "The enemy reinforcements will come from the direction of the plain in five days, and we are selecting an ambush location..."
William immediately stepped forward and glanced at the sand table with sharp eyes. "The plains to the west? They are trying to take advantage of the cavalry." Robert rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Ambush can be set up in woodlands and hills. Both terrains can hide troops." Although Edward is the youngest, he has already begun to adjust the markers on the sand table skillfully.
Katz nodded happily. "Well, you are right, Herbert and I think so too, but the details still need to be improved, and they must be adjusted according to the number of troops brought by Master Liz..."
The discussion continued until the moon rose. When everyone came out of the war room hungry, they found that the sky had completely darkened. In the corridor, an old waiter held a candlestick and waited respectfully. "Sir, dinner is ready."
In the restaurant, the candlelight illuminated the exquisite silver tableware on the long table. After the ladies took their seats one after another, Katz raised a crystal glass filled with red wine. "Thanks to Yavi today," he glanced at everyone present, "Otherwise we wouldn't have such accurate information. Come, let's all toast to Yavi!"
Yavi bowed slightly, the wine in the cup glowed with amber luster under the candlelight. "Uncle Katz is too complimentary. Even without me, with your wisdom, you will be able to obtain the required information."
Katz grinned, and the wrinkles on his face relaxed. "We will have a few drinks these days." He looked around at everyone, and his tone turned serious, "In the current war, you can't be greedy and let your affairs be ruined. Let's have a good time at the celebration banquet!"
The dinner was carried out quickly and restrainedly. During the dinner, only the light clinking of silverware and porcelain plates was heard, occasionally mixed with a few whispered conversations. After the meal, everyone quickly dispersed. The moonlight passed through the stained glass in the corridor, casting mottled light and shadow on the floor. Tuck Fortress gradually fell into silence, with only the footsteps of patrolling soldiers occasionally breaking the tranquility of the night.
In the next few days, the atmosphere in Tuck Fortress became obviously tense. The amount of training of the soldiers suddenly increased, and the number and frequency of patrol teams doubled. There were sentries on the city walls at all times, and everyone tensed up, guarding against possible sudden attacks. Although the information obtained from Frankie should be true, the battlefield situation was changing rapidly, and no one dared to take it lightly.
The elite soldiers brought by Jace, Yavi and Herbert all participated in the daily training of the fortress. These experienced veterans were familiar with the training content and quickly integrated into the defense system of the fortress. Yavi's performance was even more outstanding. Those training items that were challenging for ordinary soldiers were as easy as child's play in his eyes.
After the training, Yavi occasionally met Ms. Lucy in the courtyard or corridor. Every time they met, he maintained just the right courtesy, nodding and briefly greetings, but there was no such warm conversation as before. This kind of if Lucy was confused by Ji Ruoli's attitude. She began to wonder if there was something she did not do appropriately that made Yavi feel disgusted. This thought lingered in her mind and even affected her daily elegant behavior.
Mel was keenly aware of the subtle changes between the two. After one day's training, she stopped Yavi who was about to leave and asked directly, "Why have you been so alienated from Lucy in the past two days? I saw you two chatting very happily in the past few days."
Yavi raised his eyebrows and said in a calm tone, "Why, do you really want me to marry her and go home? It's enough to deal with the situation." He turned his head and looked at the city wall in the distance, his voice lowered, "You know my situation very well. She and I are... not suitable. Instead of making her sad in the future, it is better to keep a distance now."
Mel stared at Yavi's side face and sighed softly, "No matter what choice you make, I respect your decision. But..." She hesitated, and finally just patted Yavi on the shoulder.
Finally, as everyone was eagerly anticipating, the day arrived for the arrival of the reinforcements led by the city lord Liz. Katz, Herbert and all their family members were waiting outside the fortress early, ready to welcome this distinguished guest.
At noon, dust was rising on the eastern horizon. A mighty army with flags fluttering and bright armor slowly appeared in the field of vision. The leader was Saint Thomas City Lord Liz Maguire - a young nobleman who was less than forty years old and had a distinguished life experience. He, his wife is a member of the royal family, and his family's important position in Kovir allows him to take charge at a young age. What is even more rare is that he not only has extraordinary political vision, but also manages Saint Thomas City and its surrounding territories to prosperity.
When the team arrived in front of the fortress, Liz stood up and dismounted neatly. He shook hands with Katz and Herbert who came forward cordially, and his words and deeds were full of nobility. Style. Surrounded by everyone, Liz walked slowly into Tuck Fortress. The accompanying lords gave orders to set up camp on the east side of the fortress, and then headed to the audience hall together.
In the hall, Liz naturally sat on the lord's throne that originally belonged to Katz, while Katz took a back seat. According to strict aristocratic etiquette, Herbert As the lowest lord, E can only sit in the last position. Together with Liz, there are eight lords present in the hall, and behind each lord stands his own heir or lieutenant.
Only then did Yavi have the opportunity to take a closer look at this famous city lord: Liz had his long pale golden hair tied into a neat ponytail, a resolute face with a carefully trimmed goatee, and his bright emerald-green eyes scanning the crowd present.
"Thank you all for responding to my call." Liz's voice was steady and powerful, "Tuck Fortress, as the west gate of Kovir, must not allow any mistakes. Now Poviss is making a sneak attack against your trust, thanks to all of you for your help." He nodded slightly, and showed the magnanimity of a superior in his movements.
Liz The city lord's voice suddenly paused, and his slender fingers gently tapped the armrest of the seat. The air in the hall seemed to solidify, and everyone's eyes unconsciously focused on this majestic city lord.
"But..." Liz spoke slowly, his voice echoing in the hall, "When I reviewed the combat report submitted by Katz, I noticed an eye-catching detail." His emerald green eyes scanned every lord present, "The son of one of the lords fought bravely. Not only did he go deep into the enemy's rear alone to disrupt the enemy's formation, but he also captured the enemy general alive - I must have heard about this, right?"