Hammerford City, Military Hall.
The hall is spacious and magnificent, with walls made of sturdy gray boulders and a huge rectangular conference table in the center.
“Mayor Mason, I wonder if your army is ready?”
The fat Seth asked in a gentle tone. His huge body almost filled the chair behind him completely, and there was an imperceptible trace of eagerness on his fat face.
He had arrived in Hammerford City non-stop yesterday, and the fatigue had not dampened his enthusiasm. He could not wait to find out what was really going on in Gluia Town.
“Seth, don't worry. I'll count the soldiers and get ready to go!”
Mason patted Seth on the shoulder, just the right amount of force, which showed intimacy and a confident reassurance.
Mason's words and actions were relatively polite. Logically speaking, the status of a Gluia Town Chamber of Commerce president was naturally completely unequal to his! But what Mason didn't expect was that the Seth in front of him was actually Elian's nephew.
Elian's position in the kingdom was pivotal, and he personally intervened in this matter. For Mason, this was a perfect opportunity to show off.
Mason has been the mayor of Hammerford City for many years, but his heart has always longed for the capital city of Lorinston. If he can win Elian's appreciation and get Elian to speak well of him in front of His Majesty, then the promotion will be as easy as pie.
“Let's go!”
After counting the soldiers, Mason gave the order, and the Hammerford City city armed forces set out like a surging tide.
Thump, thump, thump!
The soldiers' steps were firm and powerful, and the sound of their neat footsteps resounded like war drums that shook the earth.
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Hammerford City is a large city in the dwarven kingdom. Its population and economy are far superior to those of Gluia Town, and it has nearly 1,500 soldiers in its city armed forces.
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“Captain Henry, let's go together!”
Mason smiled and said to the dwarf in armor standing next to him. This dwarf, named Henry, was wrapped in silver royal guard armor. The eyes that peeked out from under the helmet showed the calmness and decisiveness of a veteran soldier. His cloak was bright red and flapped in the wind, and he hung a longsword with a red gem in the hilt from his waist, which was quite eye-catching.
Henry nodded in response. He lightly tugged on the reins, and the warhorse under him neighed, raising its front hooves high. He then led the dozens of members behind him on horseback, following the troops towards Gluia Town.
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Henry, the squad captain of the Royal Guard, came to support them this time. He is very powerful personally, reaching level - 11. It is much more difficult to level up from level-10 to level-11 than the previous level upgrades, but once you break through, your strength will also increase a lot. There are no level - 11 warriors in Hammerford City, and even within the Royal Guard of the dwarven kingdom, there are very few members above level - 10!
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Gluia Town, several Shadow Demons reported to Caelan by obscure Abyss Tongue.
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Low-level Abyss Demons can only use the Abyss Tongue, and they cannot communicate with creatures outside the Dark Abyss. Abyss Demons above level - 10 can communicate normally with creatures outside!
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“This army is coming on strong!”
Caelan sat seriously in a huge black chair, rhythmically tapping his fingers on the armrest.
The sound was exceptionally clear in the silent space, and each tap felt like it was striking someone's heart.
He slowly turned his head and looked in the direction of the city's armed forces. There was no panic in his eyes, but instead, the corner of his mouth rose slightly, outlining a faint smile that looked particularly evil in this silent environment.
“Interesting, looks like I'll have to surprise them!”
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“My lords, after crossing this mountain ahead, the army will reach Gluia Town in 80 kilometers!”
A dwarf soldier in a slightly worn military uniform ran closely behind a huge carriage. As he ran, he reported to Mason and the others sitting inside the carriage. From time to time, he gasped for breath, and his face turned red from running.
Inside the huge carriage, it was furnished like a luxurious living room. Soft velvet cushions covered the seats, and exquisite tapestries hung on the walls.
Mason, dressed in magnificent attire, was sitting in the middle. He picked up a wine glass, filled with fine wine, and smiled as he proposed a toast to Seth and Henry in the carriage.
“Here's to our victory!”
Seth's round face was also full of smiles, and his fat body swayed slightly on the soft cushions. He raised his wine glass to Mason and clinked it with a crisp “ding”. He tilted his head and gulped down the wine in his glass, exclaiming:
“What a great wine! Mayor Mason has excellent taste!”
Seth's eyes revealed his love for this fine wine as if he had already forgotten the battle to come!
Henry first leaned out and waved his hand to stop the dwarf soldier outside the carriage from running. The dwarf soldier was already panting, with sweat rolling off his forehead like raindrops. He saw Henry's gesture and a flash of gratitude appeared in his eyes. His footsteps gradually slowed down and finally stopped. He gasped for breath, tried to straighten up, and bowed to Henry, his salute full of respect, although it was a bit unsteady due to his fatigue.
Inside the carriage, Henry raised his glass and toasted Mason and Seth in a show of respect, but instead of drinking, he set the glass aside.
“Thank you for Mayor Mason's kindness, but with the war imminent, I would rather not drink. I hope you understand.”
“Captain Henry, haha, being overly cautious, having a drink won't hurt! This time, the city's armed forces are all out, plus the soldiers of the Royal Guard you lead, recovering Gluia Town will be a piece of cake!”
Mason gave a confident smile. In his opinion, victory was already in the bag, with such a strong military force, no matter what happened in Gluia Town, it would not cause any ripples.
“The situation on the battlefield changes rapidly. I dare not slacken in my duties. Let's drink after the battle! I'll get off the carriage to check on the troops again to make sure everything is in order.”
Henry bowed to Mason and Seth in the carriage, opened the curtain, and jumped straight off the carriage.
Mason and Seth glanced at each other, a flash of dissatisfaction in their eyes. Henry was really boring and ruined the cheerful atmosphere. However, the two of them did not stop him. After all, Henry was very powerful and was the squad captain of the Royal Guard.
Seth shrugged and continued pouring wine into his glass. Mason, on the other hand, snorted lightly and drained his glass in one go.
After leaving the carriage, Henry took a deep breath of the fresh air outside. He really couldn't stand the way Mason and Seth enjoyed themselves on the eve of war. For him, as a soldier and commander, keeping a clear mind and sharp senses was the key to survival and victory on the battlefield.
He swung himself onto the warhorse and slowly rode along the ranks of the army, scanning the soldiers and the surrounding environment...
A moment later, Henry seemed to sense something, his eyes instantly becoming sharp. He looked up sharply and looked into the distance.
He saw many black dots flying at great speed towards the army!