Chapter 2: Tuogu

The Miro Expeditionary Force totaled more than 623,000 people, including Dick, accompanied by eighteen dragon knight powerhouses and two holy realm powerhouses, namely Fario, the chief magician of the Miro Empire's court, and Salneo, the president of the Valquez Academy.

Salneo originally did not want to participate in the war between the empires, but under the joint persuasion of Edward VII, Dick, and Marshal Lupsas, he finally agreed that if he met Murgohn, he would join forces with Fario to fight the enemy, but he opposed the use of his magic to kill innocent soldiers.

With more than 600,000 troops approaching the border, could the Xiusi Empire refuse to borrow the Dao? Therefore, such a strong army borrowed the Dao from the territory of the Xiusi Empire and invaded the territory of Faun.

The Faun Empire also reacted in time, ordering the border defenders to hold the city, and on the other hand, they began to send large armies from within the country to prepare to meet the enemy.

Thunder City is a large fortress located in the northeastern part of the Faun Empire, with high walls and thick walls, and the defense of the Faun Empire's 100,000 troops is impenetrable.

The two soldiers on the watchtower leaned lazily against the wall, one with one and the other talking with each other, to dispel the boring time.

"Hey, Louie, is it true that the Milo Empire is going to wage war against our Faun?" one of the young sentries suddenly asked.

The sentry named Louis frowned and said, "This should be true, my cousin is a lieutenant colonel, and he told me about it himself. โ€

"What?" exclaimed the young sentry, "what then, I'm on the battlefield for the first time, and I don't want to die here......

"Shhh

The young sentry immediately shut up and said with a shudder, "So what about the Miro people Weishenme attacking Faun?"

"Who knows? Didn't we attack Mirรณ last year? What do the people above think, how can those of us who are below know?" Louis said casually, rolling his eyelids.

The young soldier asked, "Then who do you think will win?"

"Why do you have so many questions, how do I know who loses and who wins...... What are you doing, don't pull my sleeves!" Louis felt the soldier beside him tugging at his sleeve in the middle of speaking, and he looked up in dissatisfaction, and saw the soldier standing there with a pale face, a pair of eyes staring into the distance, and his eyes were almost protruding.

Louis cursed, stood up, and looked in the direction the soldier was staring, and he couldn't take his eyes off it anymore.

I don't know when a shadow appeared in the distant sky, and the gray shadow was like a tide, constantly pouring in, as if endlessly, and when I got closer, I found that this was a tide of steel!

Rulin's knives and guns shone with the cold light of the cold, almost stabbing people's eyes. The mountain-like military array was so majestic that it almost overwhelmed people. The slanting sun shone on the overwhelming army array, surging towards the fortress in an endless stream.

I could already hear their cries, "Kill-" 600,000 voices shouted in unison. At the same time, the owner of these voices charged in the direction of the city with a sword and a shield like a tiger descending from the mountain. Mighty and terrifying!

"Enemy attack!" it was only then that the two sentries recovered from their shock, and a cry of panic came out of their throats.

In the rear of Mirรณ's army, in the camp of the Chinese army, Edward VII, Lupsas, Longle and Dick quietly watched the battlefield in the distance. However, they did not show too much attention, because the outcome of the battle was undoubted, and the only thing they had to think about was how to minimize their losses.

"Bixia, as you can see, after capturing Sand City, and then crossing a mountain range, the next terrain is a flat river. From here until the city of Farionde, it was just a few small towns, and there was no natural danger to stop them. Marshal Lupsas pointed to the sand table and said to Edward VII, "This should be good news." โ€

"Lupsas, I don't think this is good news, the main force of the Faun Legion has not yet appeared, and they want to abandon a fortress like Sander? Edward VII said with a frown.

"That's right, we came all the way, but wherever the soldiers pointed out, conquered the city, and broke everything, this is really too easy, and the Faun Empire can't just have this little force. Dick nodded.

"Lord Dick is really insightful, exactly like what my father said. Longer said with a smirk.

Dick was not annoyed, and he smiled and asked, "Then according to His Highness, what is the matter?"

Long'er's chin raised slightly, and he said proudly: "What's so strange about this, when we attacked the Xiusi Empire, didn't those stupid Xiusi people also put their forces out of the way to confront us head-on. Maybe the Faun Empire thinks the same way. โ€

"No, I know Yax," Dick said without humility or arrogance, completely ignoring the look on Ron's face, "he is as greedy and cunning as a fox, and he will not let go of any good." And he's by no means the kind of guy who likes to play fair. โ€

"You know the enemy emperor quite well, do you have anything to do with it?" said Long'er casually. But the speaker was unintentional, the listener was intentional, Dick's back immediately oozed a cold sweat, he knew that he was speechless, and hurriedly found a way to divert the topic: "No matter what, as long as our troops continue to advance into the main army of the Faun Empire, there will always be a problem." โ€

"That's right," said Marshal Lupsas, much to Dick's relief, "the Fauns are foolish to put such a fortress to good use, and since we have a fortress, we can let them eat a good pot." โ€

After some further discussion in the tent, the generals returned to their posts, and as they were leaving, Edward VII stopped Dick.

Dick and Edward VII were left in the tent, Edward VII was pacing in the tent with his hands behind his back, his eyes were not focused, thoughtfully, Dick stood cautiously and waited, he knew that Edward VII must have something to say to him.

Sure enough, Edward suddenly stopped, turned his head and asked, "Dick, who do you think will take over the throne after I die?"

Dick was shocked, he hurriedly came to Edward VII and saluted, "Bixia is in the prime of life, why do you say this? โ€

"Huh...... My own body knows that after so long, it has long been a medicine stone. Edward VII suddenly turned to Dick and said, "There are only you and I here, you can speak up and speak out, and I will never blame you for being wrong." โ€

Dick carefully considered his words in his heart: "His Royal Highness the Great Prince Yorkson is still Wen, but the Karimodan continent is full of alien races......"

"Well said, the Terrans are surrounded by powerful enemies, and the emperor who plays with the pen cannot make a great deal!" said Edward VII, who continued Dick's words, "You go on, and I am listening." โ€

Dick's courage was a little bigger: "As for His Royal Highness Long'er, the fourth prince, although he still has the ability to march and set up formations, his temperament is inevitably ......."

"In order not to be in a hurry, too impatient, you can be a general, not a handsome, let alone a king! For example, you, he seems to have a bit of a holiday with you, but he actually put all this on his face, unlike you, deep and introverted. โ€

Dick hurriedly said, "Bixia, please listen to my explanation......"

"No need to explain, I understand, isn't it just for a woman?" said Edward VII lightly, "There is another reason why I can't leave the throne to the two of them, whether it is Yorkson or Long, they have their own factions, and any of them will definitely spare no effort to fight the other faction, whether it is the military faction or the civilian faction, if it is seriously hit, it will be a disaster for the country." โ€

Go on. Edward VII said indifferently.

"What did you say?" Dick pretended to be stupid.

"Heir to the throne. "Edward VII said.

"But the eldest prince and the fourth prince have already said it. Dick then played dumb.

"What's the matter with Mitt running to your mansion every day?" said Edward VII lightly, but the words exploded in Dick's heart like thunder.

Dick Khan rained down: "No, Bixia, this ...... Listen to me. โ€

Edward VII waved his hand to stop him from continuing: "Mitt is my child, and although he is not good at expressing himself, it does not mean that I do not know him. He is indeed very intelligent, but he is introverted and shy by nature, which is a huge drawback, but as long as there is a person with enough weight and enough loyalty to assist him, then there is no problem. And Dick, you're a very good candidate. โ€

Dick was really dumbfounded this time. Edward VII ignored him, and continued: "Dick, do you know? I have been following you for a long time, and I know that you have no ambition to dominate the world, but you are talented enough, both in force and in intelligence, and you have enough influence, both in politics and in the military. โ€

"Dick, if I make you the first prince with a different surname in the history of the Miro Empire, will you take care of Mitte and the country for me after my death?" said Edward VII, his tone tinged with the taste of a dying child.

"......" Dick was silent.

"Don't rush to answer me now, you can go back and think about it. "Edward VII said.

Dick walked out of the Chinese camp tent in a reluctantly state. Edward VII knew much more than he had originally thought, and a conversation was a wake-up call. He couldn't help but examine himself, did he ignore the others because he was a little clever? He should have expected that the matter between him and Mitte would not be hidden.

But on second thought, it's not a big deal, in Edward VII's heart, he is already a figure of the same weight as Macaullan and Lupsas, they can openly support a prince, Weishenme himself can't openly support Mitt?

Dick thought as he walked away.