The residence of Guan Yinglong, the military chief of Fancheng Fortress

Guan Yinglong sat on the main seat, and there were three people sitting beside him, it was Liu Yu, Zhou Sheng and Zhang Tianqi, who had just returned from the territory of the beast clan.

In Liu Yu's hand, there was a handwritten letter from Guan Xing to prove the identities of the three people. Liu Yu just said that the three of them came to the border to experience it, and did not tell Guan Yinglong that they came back from the territory of the beast clan, after all, this matter is too amazing, it is better for fewer people to know.

Guan Yinglong briefed them on the situation of Fancheng Fortress and Border Pass, as well as the rearrangement of the forces of the two sides on the border after the Orc Clan captured Tashan Fortress this time. Although they were only roughly said and did not involve the core secrets, they also shocked Liu Yu and the three of them.

After a day of staying at the fortress of Fancheng, the three of them set off to return to Bokan City, and after many ups and downs along the way, they finally rushed back before the start of school without delaying their studies.

In the study of the Guan Mansion, Liu Yu and the three of them told in detail what they had experienced during this trip to the beast clan, including the Heavenly Union they had established, and they did not hide it in the slightest. Guan Xing, Zhang Wenyu, Liang Shan and Liang Yu listened to the excitement. Although Liu Yu and the others are standing in front of them intact now, whenever they hear that they are in danger, they can't help but worry about them.

After listening to Liu Yu's narration, Guan Xingchang sighed: "Xiao Yu, do you know how many people we died when the Tashan Fortress was captured by the beast clan this time?"

"The specific situation is not very clear, but I heard that a lot of people were killed. Liu Yu also knew that for his own plan, Tashan Fortress had sacrificed a lot, so when he heard Guan Xing's inquiry, his mood was also very heavy.

"In just ten days, more than a million troops and more than a million residents were brutally slaughtered by the beasts, a total of more than two million!"

"How can there be so many? Isn't there anyone who escaped?" Liu Yu couldn't sit still when he heard this number for the first time, and stood up violently. In his imagination, even if the fortress was lost, the inhabitants and troops inside would have time to evacuate, and it didn't matter how great the loss of property was, as long as people could escape.

Speaking of which, this time also gave us a wake-up call. The eight fortresses have protected us for so long, both the army and the people are paralyzed, thinking that the orcs will not be able to break through our fortresses, so they are not prepared, and when the city is broken, it will be too late. Zhang Wenyu also said sadly, "Now it seems that if the beast clan really strikes with all its might, our fortress will still not be able to hold it, and Your Majesty has already ordered a redeployment." So don't blame yourselves too much. ”

"Yes, although the cost is a little bigger, it has also made the top of the empire sober up, and the cultivation of talents and the update of weapons and equipment have also been put in the first place. Now the investment in our two major equipment groups has also increased significantly, but I don't know how much time we have to prepare?"

"I really didn't expect so many people to die, it's all my fault!" Liu Yu said with annoyance, "I'm still too naïve, I don't know the cruelty of war deep enough! According to what I learned from the beast clan, the negotiation between the beast clan and the demon clan is still going on, after all, the two clans have deep grievances, and it is not realistic to unite in a short time." Now that the Orcs have been able to create magical equipment and captured Tower Hill Fortress, they will inevitably be in a strong position in the negotiations. And depending on what Prince Yude meant, if more and better magic equipment can be produced, you might as well teach the demons a lesson on the battlefield and let them know the power of the beast clan, so that they can achieve greater benefits in the negotiations. ”

"Well, that's normal, after all, everyone wants to maximize their own interests. Guan Xing nodded and agreed with Liu Yu's analysis, "Then after you come back, will your control over the Heavenly Guild be weakened?"

"Probably not, I also thought about this matter for a long time, and finally decided on the current plan. First of all, I gave up the controlling stake, so that the Heavenly Union still belongs to the original people, and they will definitely make the Heavenly Union develop better for their own interests, and their defense against us will be minimized. Secondly, I provided the engraving technology of the magic array, although it is enough for them to work for a while, but if they want to develop better weapons and equipment, they still have to come to me. Thirdly, I have also cultivated an agent for myself, who is responsible for specific matters. In addition, Miss Kuroki, whom we got acquainted, is also a very important part of it, and with her, those orcs don't dare to do anything to us. She is ......" Liu Yu recounted the meeting with Miss Kuroki in detail.

"Is it her?" Guan Xing and Zhang Wenyu exclaimed in unison.

"Show me the seal. Zhang Wenyu said hurriedly.

Zhou Sheng carefully took out the seal that Heimu had given him from the space ring and handed him to Zhang Wenyu.

After looking at it carefully for a while, Zhang Wenyu returned the seal to Zhou Sheng, and was silent for a long time before saying, "Yes, she is indeed Princess Xiangluan, the daughter of His Majesty today." ”

Listening to Zhang Wenyu's words, Liu Yu and Liang Yu were shocked. Although they had vaguely guessed her identity in the conversation with Kuroki before, but now that it had been confirmed from Zhang Wenyu's mouth, they were not only extremely shocked, but also full of questions in their hearts, how could the princess of the empire end up in the territory of the beast clan?

"More than twenty years ago, the Dragon Empire ushered in a large-scale attack by the Orcs, and this war lasted for nearly ten years, during which the Emperor [***] fought one after another, and about 25 million soldiers fought one after another. In the end, there were only 8 million soldiers who waited until the end of the war and the moment when the orcs retreated, and the rest died in the eight fortresses. Wiping away the tears oozing from the corners of his eyes, Zhang Wenyu continued, "By the end of the war, only three of our seven brothers were still alive, and Xiaoqi's father also sacrificed his life for the country in that war. ”

"Princess Xiangluan was only sixteen years old at the time, and she followed Her Majesty to Songshan Fortress. During a raid, the princess was taken captive by the orcs, and her whereabouts have been unknown ever since. Although His Majesty was very sad, for the sake of the overall situation, he did not send a large army to rescue the princess. Zhang Wenyu glanced at Zhang Tianqi, "Only your father has infiltrated the camp of the beast clan alone several times, hoping to rescue the princess." But in the end, I was disappointed. At that time, His Majesty had already married the princess to your father, and the wedding would be held after the end of the war, but I didn't expect ......" Zhang Wenyu glanced at Zhang Tianqi again and shook his head.

"And what happened later?" Zhang Tianqi asked eagerly.

"Your father was depressed, and it wasn't long before he left alone. When His Majesty found out, he couldn't blame him, so he could only let him go. The war went on, and I didn't have time to go to him. It wasn't until three years later that there was news of your father. He left a letter for me and went to war, and the only thing I saw when I saw him again was the jar of ashes. After the war, I found you at the address on his letter, and you know what happened next. Zhang Wenyu said very simply, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.

"Xiao Yu, what is the matter with the monkey clan you saw in the beast clan?" Guan Xing was also full of interest in this race, which had never appeared on the battlefield and had never been known to humans.

"The monkeys are the names given to them by the orcs, and I presume they are just like us. In order to be able to control them, the orcs have been brainwashed for a long time, so that they are gradually assimilated by the orcs. Liu Yu said his thoughts.

"Oh, how could you have such an idea?" Guan Xing asked curiously.

"Most of these so-called monkey tribes live in the Walker Province of the Beast Clan, and there are checkpoints set up on the road from Walker Province to other Beast Provinces, prohibiting ordinary monkey tribes from leaving Walker Province, and we also rely on the identity provided to us by Miss Kuroki to get out. And according to Miss Kuroki's tone, she should know some of the inside story, but she just didn't say it explicitly. It is precisely because of this that we have the idea of establishing a heavenly union. ”

"It seems that you have gained a lot this time!"

"We have recorded in detail what we have learned in the Orcs, and we have also collected a lot of various traffic maps and topographic maps within the Orcs, which should be helpful for us to re-understand the Orcs. ”

"You've done a good job, and it's a big breakthrough to be able to go to the Orcs. It's best not to let anyone else know about this, so as not to leak the news. I will personally report to Your Majesty and bring some of your proposals to Your Majesty for decision. As for the news of the princess, don't let Your Majesty know it for the time being, lest Your Majesty only increase your sorrow. ”

After learning about some of the situation within the beast clan, he introduced the current development trend of Bokan Equipment Group to Liu Yu and them, and when things were almost said, it was not too early. Liu Yu and the others have to report to the academy tomorrow, so Guan Xing and Zhang Wenyu didn't keep them any longer.

Just when Liu Yu and the three of them got up to say goodbye, a crisp voice sounded: "Grandpa, let me send them." ”

As soon as he heard this voice, the smile on Liu Yu's face suddenly froze, and he said continuously: "No need, no need." We'll just go back by ourselves, and we won't have to bother my sister. ”

Liu Yu turned around and wanted to sneak out, but unfortunately he was a step late, and the collar had been grabbed by Liang Yu.

Peeking at his grandfather and Guan Xing and Liang Shan who were sitting there, looking at their expressions that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, Zhang Tianqi pulled Zhou Sheng's sleeve and hurriedly said, "Grandpa, let's leave first." After speaking, he and Zhou Sheng also flew out.