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Chapter 169 Frostmomo is ambushed
Summer June 30th.
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The last day of early summer.
The sun was shining brightly.
Oscar visited Chiffon again and was led by guards to an open space next to the lord's mansion.
A pretty maid was laughing and feeding a sheepdog, while several six-month-old puppies ran around her happily.
Two Dobermans nearby, their bellies round and full, lay sprawled on the grass, whimpering and sunbathing with their bellies exposed.
The young lord also held a snow-white St. Bernard, scratching its little head with his fingers. The little guy squinted its eyes in comfort and let out soft whimpering.
These dogs were carefully selected by Oscar; they are purebred and adorable.
However, his mind was elsewhere; his gaze was fixed on the distant city wall, his eyes wide open and his jaw almost dropping!
This was his third visit to Chiffon Territory.
But I came the first two times.
The city wall was only in its initial stages.
And now...
A city wall, several meters high, rose from the ground, its thick stone walls completely enclosing the entire Chiffon territory.
Although the location of the city gate is still empty, as long as the city gate is installed and sealed off, and houses are built inside, it can be transformed.
This is a sturdy town!
Goddess of Light above!
How long has it been?!
Although he had heard reports from the caravan guards about the changes in Qifeng Territory, he was still deeply shocked when he saw it with his own eyes.
This is about building a city!
Which lord didn't spend years, employing tens of thousands of serfs, and spending countless gold coins to build his empire bit by bit?
This is good...
It will be completed in a short time, although the lord said that with the help of mages under his command, the progress will be much faster.
But isn't this a bit too outrageous!?
Is this just fast?!
It's like it appeared out of thin air!
When he shifted his gaze from the city wall and saw the long row of colorful flowers at the foot of the wall, he was completely stunned.
Roses, cornflowers, rue, and several other flowers bloom in vibrant colors, vying for attention.
This scene.
It gave him a dreamlike feeling, as if he had returned to his warm hometown in the South, where he could only see such a magnificent scene.
He was very familiar with these flowers; he had specially asked his lord to send several Snow Deer Knights to visit various territories and collect them one by one!
The landlords who sold the seeds repeatedly warned that these flowers were very delicate and that watering should be controlled, and that they should be protected from frost and sun, otherwise they would not survive.
He even wrote down these planting experiences on small slips of paper and sent them over with the seeds.
These delicate flowers bloom so freely and flamboyantly, they hardly seem like they need careful nurturing!
Oscar knew perfectly well that this had nothing to do with the planting experience he had written down.
Because he had also saved some seeds and planted them in the backyard of the business, they had just sprouted and were nothing compared to these flowers!
Last time I came...
He secretly mocked the other man, thinking that the young lord was too naive to want to build a fairytale city in the wasteland of the far north.
But now he understands...
It's not that the other party is naive.
I was just too ignorant!
...
"Oscars".
Richard's laughter brought him back to reality.
"Thank you so much for the dog. I love it. Have a couple of drinks with me tonight, and then head back early tomorrow morning."
Although it was just a business relationship, Oscar did help Chiffon a lot.
Especially those fruit and flower seeds, they can't be obtained just by putting in effort; you also need to use your connections.
Inviting him to a meal at Silver Star Restaurant would not only express my gratitude but also strengthen my relationship with the Ferret Trading Company.
Upon receiving the lord's invitation, Oscar was slightly taken aback, then appeared flattered and bowed again.
"Thank you for your kind invitation, Baron. It is my honor to dine with you."
...
After several rounds of polite exchanges, Oscar's smile faded, and his expression became serious.
"My lord, I have brought two important messages with me this time, which are of great importance to the situation in the North."
Richard raised an eyebrow slightly, a premonition forming in his mind, and asked:
"Is Grand Duke Frostfoil preparing to return to aid the Northern Frontier?"
Oscar shook his head.
No.
"According to the latest news from the front lines, the Northern Army led by Grand Duke Shuangmo was ambushed by an unknown enemy in the Cape region, suffering heavy casualties."
"What!?"
Richard's relaxed expression vanished instantly, replaced by disbelief!
"How is this possible!?"
That army group has tens of thousands of extraordinary soldiers, two thousand knights, and more than a hundred mages, including many Starshine and Lanyue powerhouses!
Such a massive fighting force, even a Saintly Glory level expert would have to kneel before it, yet it was ambushed and successfully defeated!?
Was the scout dead?
How could they not detect any danger at all?
Moreover, besides the barely surviving orcs, what other military force in the Cape region could possibly ambush such a powerful army group?
Richard suppressed his shock.
He quickly pressed for more information.
"Who is the enemy?"
"Are they elves or some other faction?"
Oscar raised his head slightly and noticed that the other person's expression didn't seem feigned; a strange light flashed in his old eyes.
"Who is the enemy?"
"Are they elves or some other faction?"
Oscar raised his head slightly and noticed that the other person's expression didn't seem feigned; a strange light flashed in his old eyes.
Then he lowered his head again.
He lowered his voice.
"have no idea."
"The message said that the enemy launched a surprise attack in the middle of the night, and after severely damaging the Northern Army Group, they quickly retreated, but did not say who the enemy was."
"but..."
"Although the sneak attack caused heavy casualties, the armies of the major lords were basically unharmed; the dead were..."
Speaking of which...
His expression turned somewhat strange, and he paused before continuing:
"The three Holy Light Knights, more than eighty priests, and the high priest were all killed in action. The support forces of the Holy Light Church were completely wiped out overnight."
"I heard that Grand Duke Frostmoor was furious and hastily burned the body, intending to pursue the attackers and seek justice for the Holy See."
Richard was suddenly stunned!
What do you mean by saying the lord's army was fine, but all the dead were members of the Church of Light?
How could an ambush be so precise as to avoid all the lords' armies and target only the forces of the Holy See?
And a high priest died?
Could it be that old codger Charles?
and.
Grand Duke Frostmoor must already know about the Wolf's actions, yet instead of returning to aid the Northern Frontier, he continues to pursue the attackers!?
This news is absolutely explosive!
"The Northern Army Group should know that the Wolf Legion has also assembled a legion, right?"
Richard composed himself and asked with a hint of doubt:
"Those lords who followed Duke Frostfowl on his campaigns, don't they care about their own territories? Why are they still willing to continue following the Duke?"
Those lords who followed the Grand Duke on his eastern expedition were, in essence, sharing the risks and maximizing their gains through group battles.
To seize territory.
Seize resources.
Now his territory is about to be invaded by wolves. Once his home is destroyed, not to mention anything else, his wife and daughters may be plundered.
Even if the lord were to order a pursuit, they would likely not agree; instead, they would clamor to return to the rescue.
Oscar shook his head again.
"Only this one message has been sent back so far, and the army group's more specific movements are still unknown."
"And over on the Wolf's side..."
He glanced up at Richard again, seemingly trying to gauge the other's attitude.
"They've started taking action."