Chapter 885: Chapter 673: Emergency Military Intelligence
Ice House City.
City Lord’s Mansion.
Mian licang looked at the intelligence in his hand: “The Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps side, still no clear answer…”
Under the magic lamp light, his face was somewhat somber.
The Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps’ “Long Fu” (Zong Ge), Yao Ma (Zi Di), and others are temporarily residing in the accommodations provided by the Lijian family.
“So far, the Royal Capital hasn’t detected any actions reported by Yao Ma the Mage.”
“Have they mastered some kind of communication method that’s so covert that even our race can’t detect it?”
“Also… Although Yao Ma Mage bought ‘Worry Relief Red Wine,’ she bought two bottles.”
“Hehe, this kind of handling method can indeed be considered exceptional. Being entrusted by the arms dealer behind her, dispatched to open up the market in the Ice Sculpture Kingdom, does indeed show some ability.”
“It’s a pity… we’ve already detected that Long Fu has been bedridden.”
Despite Zong Ge and Zi Di being extremely careful and cautious, having checked multiple times, they are still subjected to secret monitoring by the Lijian family. However, Zong Ge and Zi Di have not noticed.
Apparently, the Lijian family has mastered some kind of formidable monitoring method.
Therefore, after Zong Ge won the duel, he returned to his residence and was bedridden, a situation the Lijian family became aware of.
The housekeeper sent over actually knows the truth—”Long Fu” is being impersonated by Yao Ma the Mage.
“From this, it seems the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps has mastered a rather remarkable disguise method.”
“If it weren’t for spotting two ‘Long Fu’ and the disguise of Yao Ma Mage, we wouldn’t have been able to identify this.”
Mian licang secretly admired, but wasn’t surprised either.
In his view, as an agent of the arms dealer, such smuggling of arms necessarily comes with strong disguise ability.
“Buying two bottles of ‘Worry Relief Red Wine,’ hoping to bring a different taste for you… hehe.”
A glow of some kind of expectation flickered in Mian licang’s eyes.
“Emergency military intelligence, Clan Leader!”
At this time, a voice suddenly came from outside the study door.
Mian licang’s expression changed slightly, and he immediately said, “Enter.”
The intelligence sent by specialized intelligence personnel is naturally important and urgent.
“What?”
“Feng Lian fought with Da Han, was defeated and fled.”
“The Ice Pirate Group is pursuing the Divine Wind Pirate Group, already approaching our clan’s coastal defense area?”
Mian licang’s expression immediately turned serious.
“Feng Lian did it on purpose!”
“To escape Da Han’s hunt, he deliberately attracted his strong enemies to our clan’s side.”
“His previous plundering of the Drunken Sect’s fleet already contained the potential to entice the Second Naval Fleet to act.”
Mian licang analyzed the intelligence, immediately sensing Feng Lian’s deep malice towards the Lijian family.
Besides intelligence, there was also Kong Pan’s request.
The enemy situation is grave, Kong Pan is worried too, needing to unite with the Clan Leader.
Mian licang was somewhat restless, stood up directly, knitted brows, pacing in the study.
He rapidly thought, various thoughts constantly flickering in his mind.
“Most of our clan’s strength is in the Second Naval Fleet. It absolutely cannot be lost—this is our clan’s greatest foundation!”
“Just Feng Lian and his Divine Wind Pirate Group are tough enough, not to mention backed by Da Han and the Ice Pirate Group.”
“According to military common sense, one should avoid its sharpness.”
“But now is not the time.”
“Feng Lian is striking the Second Naval Fleet’s defense area, impossible to retreat lightly.”
“The military court’s accountability is secondary, the greatest loss is the political aspect. Once retreating without a fight, our clan’s reputation will plummet to the bottom. Afterward, the Royal Family could openly intervene, dismembering our clan’s power.”
Just a moment ago, Mian licang was still reveling in his schemes against the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps.
Now, he must rack his brains to think of how to act in compliance with the Lijian family’s interests.
“Direct withdrawal is not viable.”
“But direct battle, even less of a chance of winning…”
The military situation is urgent, Mian licang raced against time, immediately sending out communications once he had results.
He requested Kong Pan and others to immediately contact the Ice Sculpture Kingdom’s First Naval Fleet, to join forces and fight!
“Somehow must drag in the First Fleet.”
“In this way, everyone suffers losses, the negative impact of our clan’s naval strength being reduced will be greatly diminished.”
“Once the battle reaches a certain stage, plans for retreat can be made.”
By then, retreating will be justified.
After all, Feng Lian is not easy to deal with. Da Han is even a Holy Domain Level Magician, having an Ice Crystal Jellyfish in his Ice Pirate Group.
The Ice Crystal Jellyfish is a Holy Domain Level Magic Beast. Counting up, there are two Holy Domain Level forces!
This is a world of the strong.
In terms of numbers and scale, the Second Naval Fleet is of course larger.
But as soon as he thought that the other party had two Holy Domain Level powers, the Lijian Clan Leader lost his fighting spirit.
He was unaware that the Icebound Pirate Group also concealed Qian Xing, which in fact included a third Holy Domain.
The military intelligence utilized the fastest communication channel, and Kong Pan quickly received Mian licang’s orders.
She greatly approved and executed it directly.
Soon after, the First Naval Fleet.
“Vice Admiral Mei Lin, the Vice Admiral is summoning you for an urgent military discussion!” a Navy officer reported.
Upon receiving the notification, Mei Lin was immediately puzzled: “Strange, if it’s urgent military intelligence, why didn’t the Vice Admiral notify directly through the Communication Device?”
“Sending someone to report like this is a waste of time.”
With questions in mind, Zi Lin arrived on the flagship of the First Naval Fleet.
Upon entering the conference room, the primary officer of the First Naval Fleet was already present, along with another vice admiral.
The primary officer was a Snow Elf from the Royal Family, holding the rank of Vice Admiral.
Beneath him were three officers of the vice admiral rank, with Mei Lin being one of them.
Shortly after Zi Lin took her seat, the third vice admiral also arrived.
The Vice Admiral pointed at the alchemy Sea Chart and said to the three vice admirals, “Feng Lian is being pursued by Da Han, leading the charge into this sea area.”
“The Second Naval Fleet is responsible for defense, and now Kong Pan has already sent urgent requests for assistance.”
“What are your opinions?”
“Da Han?!” Mei Lin immediately realized the seriousness of the problem and immediately said, “Our forces are not far from the Second Fleet’s defense zone. If we act now, relying on the new warships’ speed, we can make it in time.”
“We can set up the battlefield in advance, arrange the formation, and strive for the greatest geographical advantage.”
The Vice Admiral remained noncommittal and looked to the other two vice admirals.
One of the vice admirals coughed a few times: “The enemy forces are strong, even if we give our all, we will definitely not be opponents for two Holy Domain Level powers.”
“That’s right.” The other vice admiral immediately echoed, “Even if we arranged our formations, no matter how strong, we can’t withstand Da Han’s charge.”
Mei Lin frowned even deeper: “You two, it’s true the enemy is strong and we are weak, but as Kingdom Soldiers, how can we be afraid to fight and avoid the enemy? At worst, we sacrifice ourselves for the Kingdom!”
This immediately elicited a rebuttal from the vice admiral: “Mei Lin, you’re wrong. We should preserve ourselves to be of use, to serve the Kingdom.”
“Indeed.” Another vice admiral said, “This battle, relying solely on our Navy, cannot be won. The victory is dependent on our three Holy Domain Level powers.”
“What we in the Navy need to do is actually buy time, gather intelligence, and wear down Da Han and other Holy Domain Level as much as possible.”
“To do that, actually, the Second Naval Fleet can handle it.”
“Indeed.”
“There’s no need for us all to be involved.”
“After the Second Naval Fleet exhausts the enemy’s strength, our Holy Domain Level will surely win. By then, our First Navy still has to undertake the Kingdom’s maritime defense.”
“By then, we can’t let the three Holy Domain masters personally patrol around Ice Sculpture Island, can we?”
Mei Lin fell into silence, but suddenly had an epiphany.
She was only considering the military side, but in reality, there were also political factors to consider.
“The Lijian family firmly controls the Second Naval Fleet, and this fleet has virtually become their family’s private military.”
“Not long ago, the Drunken Sect’s fleet was plundered, and the Lijian family actually reported that the recording device on board was destroyed. This blatant act of shamelessness shows the Lijian family’s complete control over the Second Naval Fleet!”
What does the Vice Admiral mean?
Mei Lin immediately thought that when she received the notification, it wasn’t through the alchemy Communication Device, but rather a navy soldier.
It was termed as urgent military intelligence, yet the method chosen wasted time on purpose.
Not only that, but the Vice Admiral also gathered his subordinates for a discussion.
The military intelligence was straightforward, why the need for deliberation?
With this in mind, the Vice Admiral’s intentions became very clear!
Therefore, Mei Lin decisively nodded, agreeing with the other two vice admirals’ viewpoints.
Seeing the three vice admirals reach a consensus, the Vice Admiral was pleased, immediately deciding to agree to the aid, but with time needed for regrouping and departure. He requested that the Second Naval Fleet hold the battleground, waiting for the full support of the First Fleet. To ensure the Kingdom’s safety, he hoped the Second Naval Fleet would demonstrate military spirit and defend the honor of the Nobles!
After the meeting, Mei Lin returned to her flagship, giving a slight sigh, with a hint of melancholy.
She wasn’t a Snow Elf, but a mermaid race. Although she was a star figure in the First Naval Fleet, she always felt like an outsider in the Ice Sculpture Kingdom, dominated by Snow Elves.
To be honest, she felt more comfortable among the duelists than in the Navy.
The main reason was that duelists were diverse, including Rabbit-man races, Wood Elves, Human Race, and others.
Thinking of the duelists, Mei Lin naturally associated them with Long Fu.
“Ice Calamity suffered a terrible defeat at Long Fu’s hands; from this battle, it can be seen that Long Fu is in great shape, with more robust combat strength.”
“He still needs to be weakened continuously.”
“Next, we can widely publicize that he suffered from the Ice Ring, hit by the effects of the Magic Potion [Beautiful Future], worsening his injuries and being untreatable.”
“On one hand, pressuring Long Fu to continue accepting challenges to prove himself. On the other hand, it’s also to entice other silver-level experts to confront Long Fu.”
With these thoughts, Mei Lin softly sighed.
“Long Fu is likely at the Golden Level, but his silver-level disguise became his best protection.”
“There are very few silver-level ones that can truly threaten him.”
Mei Lin decided to keep up the previous strategies against the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps.
Her attention could not focus on the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps now. Da Han and his Icebound Pirate Group were already an imminent issue.