- My master, according to our calculations, it is advantageous for us to capture these cities - Andre began to tell me in my office.

The old one has been left and is being improved, but for now, I have taken a room of normal size for a while. Additionally, I was given an office.

- Hmm? Are these the cities of the kingdom of Elvengal?

- Yes, they weakened a lot after the war, and if I'm not mistaken, Brenga Empire executed the general. Now they are slowly recovering from the battle.

- Still? To be honest, I'm disappointed. How profitable are these cities for us?

- Most of them are useful for their resources. For example, in the city of Shorin, there are many valuable metals, in the city of Loni, there is very concentrated mana. There's also a magic academy there.

- Hmm? If there is concentrated mana and there is an academy, why are their magicians so weak?

- Ahem, this is because the academy was founded only 5 years ago, and there are few good teachers there.

- Interestingly, I am preparing soldiers so that in a week they would be ready to capture cities. It is best to divide the squads of 100 soldiers and give them a commander and send a couple of good children to gain experience.

- There is.

- And how is the construction of cities going?

- We have sent our people to convey the order to move. Now only the nearest villages have come. We have placed women and children who are unable to work here, while the rest have voluntarily gone to help build cities. I think the cities will be ready in a year.

- Great. Is that all?

- No, I also wanted to report that the Union gave us fewer resources than promised.

- And why?

- The reason is unknown, perhaps they are afraid of you.

- I think we can do it without them. You're free to go.

...

A week later

Elvengal was in chaos. Not only did they lose in the "war" and lost many talented magicians and warriors, but also their opponents began to support the separatists. For the sake of stabilizing the situation, The King began beheading everyone, first accusing them of all their sins. But then their cities began to be attacked by dragonoids. It was unexpected for them, they did not have time to prepare the defense.

...

The city of Loni

PoV Gil

- Attack! -I shouted

-Yes! - shouted a hundred soldiers and began to march into the city.

- Attack directly! Our target is the lord of the City.

My squad was supposed to capture the city of Loni. People can fit 2000 people here. Guards no more than 400.

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-Gil, oh sorry, commander-said my adjutant -Is it worth it to beware of magicians? We don't know how strong they are.

- Pf, they can't do anything to us. Don't forget to just cover your armor with dragon energy. They are only capable of combined magic.

-You're right

While they were talking, the guards finally noticed them, and soon the alarm sounded.

- There are flying monsters here! Get ready!- one soldier started shouting

- Monsters? We are not monsters, we are dragonoids.- Said the dragonoid landing next to the soldier - Remember this.- Having said that his sword cut off his head.

- They're on the walls! Get ready! -A commander in plate armor shouted.

The battle was short. We had the advantage thanks to the wings.

- Die! -The commander shouted, holding a spear, he pierced the dragon who wanted to kill him.

- Khaa!- He couldn't resist and fell to the ground. He was surrounded by 3 soldiers. 2 of them hold his limbs, and despite he wishing to stand up, the soldiers hold him with all their might. The last soldier desperately pierced his eye with a knife, ignoring his painful cry.

- Come on over here! I'll behead you all

- Hmm, don't think much about yourself, you're just lucky, I said, landing next to him. He wasted no time trying to kill me.- Wow, careful. *Fire Arrow*

He covered his hand with mana and defended against my attack.

- Do you think your magic will help you?

- I can handle you easily, - I said, growing claws. They grew up quickly, additionally conjured up the agility of a leopard and steel skin, during this time he came up and we started the battle. The battle was relatively simple, I was waiting for the moment and...

- *Blinding light!*

- Damn it!- he shouted clutching his eyes.

He's got armor, so it's going to be hard to kill so...

- *Soft soil!*- He plunged into the wall and got stuck there. - *Shock Blow!*- My attack caused him to lose control of his body, and he sank deeper into the ground.- *Stone hammer!*- The earth rose and began to take the shape of a hammer. I picked him up and hit him in the head with all my strength.

- *Bam*- after that, he seems to have lost consciousness. It can be seen that he has high-quality armor. But he was already completely immersed in the stone. Without paying any more attention to him, I joined the battle. About a minute later I received a notification.

"You got 220 XP"

It can be seen that he finally died, we have already cleared the field and went to the Lord of the city. We arrived in a minute, entering the Mansion in the center, we found the lord and his people.

-Surrender and we won't kill you, Lord.

-H-how can I believe you? You killed all the guards and even my brother and say you won't kill me?

- My friendly advice to you. Gather your people and get out of town before we change our minds.

- H-hick, I agree, I agree. But you will convince the magicians yourself. They are not under my control but under the control of the dean

-Whatever you want, now get lost. You can only take food and some weapons, the rest is all ours. Is everything clear?

- Y-yes. -he said in a sullen voice.

- Adjutant!

- Yes?

- Take half of the soldiers and follow the process.

- As you command.

...

Taking the other half of the soldiers, I went to the academy. When we got there, there was already a man about 50 years old standing there. I can tell from my feelings that he is a level 9 magician. He's not my opponent, I'm sure I can easily deal with him. He slowly spoke.

-So, you're the invaders? What race are you?

- Dragonoid.

- Hmm? I've seen this race and I can tell you have common features with them, but they don't have such wings, tails, and claws.

- We have just been cleansed. But enough about us, let's talk about you. We wanted to tell you to leave the city voluntarily. Or we will be forced to kill you.

- I'm afraid we can't leave the city.

- You can, or your head will be a good example for your students.

- It's a pity, the battle cannot be avoided. Air blade.

-A wind mage? You're not my opponent.- Having said that, I covered myself with dragon energy. As soon as the blade came to me, it dissipated.

- What kind of energy is this? Able to absorb magic?

-You are too weak and unable to break through this energy. Guys, go to the academy and tell the people there to leave kindly. If they resist, kill them all.

- Of course - they said and entered the academy.

- *Sigh* I hope they won't die in vain.

- And why are you fighting?

-I have to defend the Academy to the death. If I leave this town, my enemy will kill me. As for invaders, they must either die or kill me. As you can see, I don't have enough strength to kill you. What's the point of living a bit more

- If you fleed, you'd had a chance of survival. Die.- having said that, I approached him, and instantly growing claws attacked him in the throat and heart. He spewed a mouthful of blood

-Oh... so you are a magician some with tricks. If I knew that, I would have put on armor... *Knock* -his corpse fell to the ground.