BXBX NOVEL Chapter 834 - The Army Made Its Move
Chapter 834
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While the battle against the bandits is happening, a large army has arrived in Arjing Village, the army numbers around 20,000 warriors and mages. This is the group sent by Main Arjing city to try and exterminate the Bandit of the West.
The reason for this is because last 2 months ago, the caravan of the daughter of the new Viscount living in Main Arjing City was ambushed on their way to Central Town. It has been 2 months since that happened and the precious daughter of the new Viscount has not been recovered.
Then they all heard that this was caused by the Bandits of the West and she was taken to their hideout near Arjing Village.
The new Viscount was enraged and immediately ordered the deployment of the army troops. The City Head of Main Arjing City did not have a choice but to obey the order of the new Viscount. This is because the power behind this new Viscount comes from the new ruling king of the kingdom.
So in fear of offending such powerful people, the City Head sent the large army which began marching towards Arjing Village.
And today is the day that the army arrives after 2 weeks of traveling.
Though weary, they are still trained soldiers and still have the strength to fight.
When Xentong Han saw the large army, his eyes went wide with glee and a sinister smile appears on his face.
How could he not grab this opportunity to use this large army for his revenge? So he immediately reported to the commanding officer, another general which has a close relation with Xentong Han.
General Faosei Lao is a middle-aged man in his 50\'s who has trained many soldiers in his career. He is a well-respected general who did a lot of merits in the war between the forces of the light and the darkness. Because of this, when the followers of Dark God Ruel were chased out of the kingdom, he was given the general title along with many others for their bravery and contribution.
In his long years of battle and fighting, General Faosei Lao has developed pride in his ability and his troops. What he hated the most are those that disrespect soldiers.
He believes that soldiers should be respected as they are the ones who offer their lives for the people. So the people have no right to criticize, condemn, or attack a soldier. For him, those actions are equal to death.
So he is a very ruthless man to the common folks and values soldiers more.
But of course, he is not that unreasonable as to look down on everyone, he is just bias towards soldiers and those serving in the military.
"General Faosei Lao, welcome to Arjing village!" Xentong Han greeted with a smile on his face.
General Faosei Lao just frowns and then asked.
"What is happening, right now? I was told that the bandits are attacking?"
"Ah, yes… but they are not attacking the village, they are aiming for the merchant group who just arrive in this village a few weeks ago."
General Faosei Lao brows creased as he also heard this news even in the Main Arjing City. This new merchant is actually selling some new things that he has never seen before.
In fact, he was able to taste the so-called canned meat when a merchant sold it to him through auction at a high price.
But that canned meat was well worth the money in his own opinion.
"Then why are the soldiers not helping them?" he asked with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.
He could tell that General Xentong Han has a bad relationship with that merchant group. As a soldier, he would side with the general, but he still wanted to know the truth for his curiosity\'s sake.
"Well, those people are arrogant and told us that they did not need our weak soldiers. So I did help them…" Xentong Han said with a helpless look on his face.
"In fact, they even kidnapped my sister, the village head. I just wanted to rescue her… but still I am powerless against their might." Xentong Han suddenly said.
He then explained to the old general that his sister was brainwashed by those people and that she is not in her right mind when she went to that ship. He tried to weave a tale that is almost believable according to what that merchant group could do.
And so with his coaxing and lies, the impression of General Faosei Lao towards the merchant group named Mystique shop turned bad.
"Everyone prepare for battle!" General Faosei Lao shouted.
His words are like a fuse that suddenly lighted the energy of every weary soldier as they immediately scrambled to their position.
The large army immediately sets off and began marching towards the ship which is around 500 meters away from the village.
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"Look, a large army of soldiers are coming towards us!" the first to see this is Vilma Song who is not doing anything after the battle.
"Call everyone on deck!" she shouted to the mage beside her.
The mage guard immediately went below deck.
Xiamen Gong and Axle Long are busy interrogating the two women they fought against. Although those two are powerful and strong, they did not win against Xiamen Gong and Axle Long as they are using the exoskeleton which boosted their speed and strength.
They decided to not kill those women with respect to their strength.
"Sir! There are many soldiers coming our way!" shouted the mage guard.
When the two heard this they all ran towards the deck.
Meanwhile, Yein Han has already seen the large army and was worried. She did not want things to escalate so she wanted to stop the army from their advance.
"I\'ll talk to them…" she said as she went down the ship.
She walks towards the large army in an honorable manner and stopped a few meters from them.
"I am the village head of Arjing Village, I would like to talk to the one in charge of this army." She said in a dignified voice.
When the army came closer, someone from behind them commanded them to stop. Then a middle-aged man on top of a tall war steed trudges forward.
"I am General Faosei Lao… Village head Han, what are you doing with that merchant ship?" the general asked his gaze are ice cold that made Yein Han feel shivers running down her spine.
"Ah, the great General Lao…" she said while lowering her head.
"I am negotiating with them for the benefit of the village." She added.
"Haha… For the benefit of the village? Little sister, do you think I am blind? It\'s more like you\'ve sold the village to those people." Xentong Han atop a tall war steed slowly moves forward while glaring at his sister.
"You… you know what I…"
"Little sister, oh little sister… You are clearly being brainwashed by those people." Xentong Han said while a chuckle.
"Why are you saying this?" this time Yein Han is already furious as she shouted.
She did not know what is happening to this brother of hers, but she clearly told him that she wanted those people to help the village.
She truly did not understand what is happening to him.
"Hahaha… Because of that guy, you are willing to sell the whole village? It seems that you are still too naïve little sister. Merchants would always use a lot of trickery to get what they wanted. And judging from your expression and how you look right now, it is clear that you are being tricked by them and you don\'t know it yourself… Haha… Men, take her away!"
"No! Xentong Han! Don\'t do this!" Yein Han was flabbergasted by what her brother said.
She tried to struggle, but those soldiers are very quick as they immediately cuffed her hand to prevent her from casting any spells. And because of this, she was easily taken by the soldiers.
"I told you, she was brainwashed and she did not know it herself…" Xentong Han said while shaking his head feeling a bit helpless.
Looking at the situation and what had happened; General Faosei Lao also became suspicious. It seems that the words of the young General Xentong Han have some facts in them.
"We shall capture this ship and then find out the truth…" Faosei Lao said as he gestured for the army to continue marching forward.
Soon the flying ship is already surrounded by 20,000 soldiers.
When the soldiers saw the ship, they were all astonished. They did not know how a ship that is supposed to be seen only on the rivers and lakes would be on land. This thoroughly confused everyone as they look at the ship right in front of them.
General Faosei Lao is also feeling the same.. He did not know what kind of thing this is and how it could travel, but right now his goal is to capture this ship and ask questions later.