Chapter 228.1

Volume 3: Chapter 228 – The Battles Concerning the Western Region (1/3)

After unifying the south, the Goblin King left the former Elrain Kingdom and went north . His destination was Germion Kingdom . It was a march that brought along Gi Gu Verbena’s Felduk that ended the Pena War, as well as his cavalry and Gi Ga Rax the rule of the south’s Aransain .

After reorganizing the army at the Western Region again, they planned to swarm Germion Kingdom . Pale advised the king that the best time to attack was after the harvest . One reason behind this was the logistics of the now bigger goblin army . Humans had control of the region at Germion Kingdom just like in Pena, so there were no giant monsters to feed on . If they ignored this issue and just attacked like this, they would have to pillage for food .

The Goblin King did not wish for that .

To avoid that, they needed to wait until after the harvest to have enough time to import food from Fatina and prepare the necessary portable food to support the entire army .

The Goblin King started toward the north for the battle that would take place 2 months later, but just because the battle was still 2 months away did not mean that the Goblin King was free . Pale didn’t even have to point it out . The Goblin King moved his army to the Western Region, where the monsters were rampant, to secure food that could be preserved . Another reason he came to the Western Region was to reorganize his offensive forces .

Just as Pale had planned, the Goblin King was going to be attacking from three directions, but the question of who would attack where still needed to be answered .

Moreover, on top of examining the regions that would be left to these three generals – Gi Gu Verbena, Ra Gilmi Fishiga, Gi Ga Rax – they also needed to decide the forces they would be leading .

There was also the question of if they should move the goblins that specialized in fighting individually like Rashka and Gi Zu Ruo . After all, there were places that couldn’t be protected without such goblins .

“My king . I hear you summoned me . ”

Gi Go Amatsuki the Sword King appeared before the Goblin King within the camp . He knelt and prostrated himself on the ground .

Gi Go Amatsuki was a goblin swordsman and a powerful individual that boasted of being a Baron Class .

“Umu . Gi Go . When the time comes to attack Germion Kingdom, the northern path will be left to you . ”

“…It is an honor, Your Highness . ”

Gi Go who had his curved sword by his waist, prostrated his head even further as he responded to the king .

“How many soldiers will you be needing? There’s no need to be reserved . Just say it . ”

“30 soldiers and the Yugushiva tribe . That will be enough . ”

“Is that enough?”

“Of course . ”

The Goblin King happily nodded when he heard that .

“Your Majesty, I have just one question . ”

“What?”

“Would it be alright if I took the head of the enemy general and put it on display?”

“Lili the Scarlet Maiden . Supposedly, a holy knight that uses a magic sword . ”

Pale read aloud the information and the Goblin King hesitated a little .

“…No . There’s something I want to ask her . Keep her alive if you can . ”

“As you will . ”

Gi Go stood up and the Goblin King saw him off .

The Goblin King still needed to think about who to assign the other paths to . With Pale’s advice, they gradually filled up their roster .

Attacking from the south would be Gi Ga Rax’s Aransain . An army that prioritized speed was necessary in order to suppress Sivara’s army by the south .

Attacking from the west would be Gi Gu Verbena’s Felduk . Felduk was an army made up of only goblins . Gi Jii Yubu’s army was also added to their forces .

Siege weapons would be necessary in order to overcome the 8 fortress along the western path . At the previous battle, several of the Kushain Believers’ siege weapon were lent and the goblins were also taught how to use them .

The Goblin King also believed that Felduk was better suited for a battlefield that was not tight-fisted with time .

“In order to suppress the enemy holy knights, we also need individuals that excel in fighting alone,” Pale advised .

The Goblin King agreed with her and placed various special units here and there to prepare for the Holy Knights .

To the west was Rashka of Gaidga .

From the south was Gi Za Zakuend and the elf, Felbi .

The Goblin King made sure to tell them to avoid a one on one confrontation and placed them in the western and southern armies .

“Now then . The last one is me . ”

“In regards to that, please wait for a while . ”

Pale usually always gave a clear answer, so when she said that, the Goblin King raised his brows .

“There’s one problem presently facing us . That is how to deal with the enemy’s large army should they decide to attack the western region . ”

“They’ve only been defending until now . Are you saying they’re planning to attack now?”

“From the intelligence network I’ve established, the crown prince of Germion Kingdom himself is planning to appear and lead an attack . ”

“The crown prince… The successor, huh . ”

The Goblin King groaned as he folded his thick arms .

“We must kill that person in the Western Region . ”

“We could also capture him and use him in negotiations . ”

“Does Your Majesty intend to annex their country?”

“Yes . ”

“But no matter how deep the king’s love runs for the crown prince, it won’t be enough to swallow the country . The enemy is the Majestic King . ”

The Goblin King sighed and became thoughtful .

“If that crown prince surrenders to our army, then—”

“Your Highness, I understand this displeases you, but still, I must say it . If you have decided to acquire their country, then the royal family must be killed . The children, the princesses, and even the elderly . Unless you kill them all, the people protecting the country will not accept it . Only when they are all dead will the people acknowledge their defeat . Mercy unto the royal family is unnecessary . ”