Chapter 542: Choice and Commitment (Part II)
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Ancient Tree Elite was silent for the longest this time.
"Of course, the sooner the better, my abilities are failing, and the longer I delay, the less I can help you. ”
"If you have to set a time...... Then I can only tell you, if I am willing to rest, it will be no problem to wait for a few more decades, but once I fall asleep, those monsters will rush out of the Great Wasteland again, and it will bring a disaster to those lives around me. ”
Li Ang thought for a moment and said, "How about giving me half a year?"
"Huh...... Little one, it looks like you've decided to help me?" said the ancient tree's voice with a hint of relief.
"Yes, and I'll try to get you out of the way. Li Ang said slowly.
Putting aside the good feelings and sympathy for this ancient life, the young man had just carefully considered all the gains and losses before making this decision.
To be honest, the Great Wasteland is too close to the southern part of the Svir Kingdom, and it is only separated by a black forest in between, and if the monster tide breaks out again, one of the first areas to bear the brunt is Campbell.
The First Legion of the Kingdom is currently fighting against the returning barbarians and orcs in the northern region, and due to the growing tension with Caesar's Empire, the Second and Fourth Legions are subordinated to the western region and cannot be escaped. Therefore, the current military strength of the kingdom is only the border guard, the royal capital janissary and the third legion, and most of the forces of the border guard are scattered around the kingdom, and it is impossible for the janissaries to leave the royal capital. Only the Third Army could really be used.
However, if a large-scale monster tide appears, the focus of their defense must be the important territories around the royal capital, and it is difficult to say how much help Campbell can get - it's not that Leon doesn't trust the soldiers of the Sver Kingdom. It was a few previous events that had made him lose confidence in the country's top brass. From the high-ranking of the garrison, to the feudal lords who did not grant the power of the border lords, and what happened to their grandfathers, these big men will only stay in their luxurious and comfortable big houses, full of interests and power, how can they really care about the future of this kingdom?
So it's up to you to do things like that. However, Leon can know from what he saw with his own eyes. Once the monsters of the Great Wasteland swarm out, even if all Campbell's forces are gathered, they will not be able to resist, and then will they watch the people and the land fall into blood and fire?
Of course not! Campbell was his roots. His future development plans are based on this, and there are still so many people who need to rely on him to survive on this land, Campbell must not afford to lose!
As soon as Li Ang thought of this, he couldn't help but rejoice, the harvest of his trip to the Black Forest was really unexpected. Ever since I met the ancient tree Ilette. Not only can Sophia finally be rescued, but even the secrets hidden in the Great Wasteland are completely unfolded in front of him, at least giving Campbell a glimmer of hope.
This hope rests on Elaeta. If what the other party said was true, and Li Ang would help Elite destroy at least two of the nodes no matter what the price was, then this powerful ancient tree would be able to destroy a considerable number of monsters. Even if he himself disappears with him, at least the danger facing Campbell will be minimized, so that with Leon's current strength, he is not without a fight.
Later, the young man thought about it deeply, and gradually gave birth to the idea of trying to rescue Elite completely.
To the west of Campbell is the Green Mountain Collar. To the north was the fiefdom of the Counts of Macaro, and to the south it was close to the Pale Mountains. It can be said that it has been completely confined to the borderlands if it wants to develop again in the future, only the Black Forest and the Great Wasteland in the east are borderless.
The Black Forest is full of dangers in the eyes of people, and the inaccessible Great Wasteland is even more mysterious and terrifying, but now that Leon has learned the secret hidden in the Great Wasteland, and lifted the veil of mystery, he found that this is a rare opportunity.
If he applies to the king for the status of "Pioneer Knight", and then steps into the Great Wasteland with this identity and rescues the ancient tree Elite, not only will the danger of the Great Wasteland be greatly reduced, but even this land will become his domain.
Not to mention that since then, almost all of the rich Black Forest has belonged to his name, and just because the Great Wasteland itself is several times the size of Campbell, and it is adjacent to the Great Demon Sea, it is completely possible to realize another of his ideas.
There is also an even more important point - the ancient tree will survive, and with this relationship to save him from the desperate situation of near death, it can be said that as long as Elite is in the Great Wasteland, this land is absolutely safe for Leon in the rear!
For the sake of Campbell's present and future, in order to give his companions a land where they can live freely, and in order to realize the ideals in his heart, isn't it worth fighting?
"Rescue me completely?" At this time, the ancient tree finally spoke, "I have to say, I am a little moved by your idea, because I can see from it that you want to realize my wish, but I still have to say that it is impossible." ”
"I am touched by your kindness and courage, but blindness and impulsiveness are not advisable, with your strength, you can't even destroy the outermost node, how can you start destroying all six nodes?"
Leon looked up, the shimmering green glimmer of light shining his face turquoise.
"I admit that blindness and impulsiveness are not advisable, but it is also not in my character to retreat in distress, and many things are hopeless if you don't try your best, right?"
"Hmm......" Gu Shu paused for a moment and said, "Then tell me about your plan." ”
Li Ang smiled slightly and said, "From here, the Black Forest in the west is my territory, and not far to the west there is a place called the Capital of Chaos, where the speaker is a fifth-order super powerhouse, and she is also the elder of one of my companions. ”
"Of course, that alone won't impress her, but I think I might be able to get her help at the cost of a heart of a tree. ”
"As you may already know, there is a vampire among my companions, and she is the strongest of the younger generation of the vampire clan in the Dark Realm, and it may not be impossible for her to help me find a super strong person for me at a certain price. ”
"In addition, no matter how I say this, it also involves the safety of my country, and I think it will always attract the attention of some people, and if I can use this to get the help of the army, the effect may be even greater. ”
"Also, my mentor is a dwarf alchemist, and during this time I will ask him to be fully prepared, and I will also find someone to buy all the necessary supplies for war. ”
"In short, I will make preparations in advance, and if I can gather all these forces at that time, I am estimated to be somewhat sure. ”
"If it really doesn't work, you should be able to destroy at least two nodes and achieve your minimum wish, right?" (To be continued......)