Chapter 69 Eve of War
The night before the seventh day, in Elusia’s office.
A one-armed girl was respectfully reporting the intelligence she had gathered.
“Reporting to Master Elus, there are peculiar movements from the Demon Race. It is estimated that they may take action tomorrow.”
“Mm, I understand.”
Elusia nodded, signaling Shiman to withdraw. Then, she turned back and began to analyze the data on her desk.
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(Elusia is amazing. She can process so much information simultaneously.)
Lonis, who was serving by her side, quietly glanced at the desk.
She couldn’t understand most of these complicated reports… The only thing Lonis clearly understood was that the current situation in Insoraia was not optimistic.
The city’s capacity would likely be pushed to its limit tomorrow.
Therefore, something must be done by tomorrow.
And Elusia, as expected of a wise princess, her response method was also surprising.
“Lonis, go tell Senior Isumi. Have her inform the military department that the Flaw Plan will proceed as usual.”
“Mm, got it! Senior Isumi…”
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Elusia’s planned combat strategy was not to attack outside the city, but to damage the pure white city walls that protected the royal capital, and intentionally let the demons in!
Because compared to facing the enemy outside the city and then being ambushed, controlling the battlefield within one’s own territory clearly had a greater chance of victory.
The demons were all brave fighters, and ordinary demons knew about the lack of food… So if there was a breach in the royal capital’s city walls, they would definitely swarm in and attack.
At that time, simply placing some food at the breach could even serve to disrupt the enemy. If the annihilation battle was also successful, it could even be a domino effect, shaking the entire situation.
Because of greed, those ambushed demons would definitely make a move, and Gu Yanis could lead the sword and shield guards to seize the opportunity and sneak attack the catapults!
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The first time Lonis heard about Elusia’s plan, she was utterly impressed.
Didn’t the other party use the strategy of cutting off supplies to break the enemy? Then they could also tear open a gap by fighting with their lives!
Although this method was a clever strategy, it was also equally dangerous.
Because letting the demons into the city was a gamble.
Although the vanguard of the Demon Race could be annihilated, the Demon Race could also take advantage of the situation and invade the royal capital.
If they couldn’t resist, the entire royal capital would fall instantly.
Therefore, Elusia was carefully considering every battle line, and there could be no oversights.
“Mm… the gap cannot be too large, and someone needs to control the situation. Currently, only Senior Isumi can do this.”
Elusia pondered, continuing to deduce the war situation: “And Cécile needs to stand on the tall platform in the West Plaza to boost morale, because only then will people not panic due to the intrusion of the demons.”
“The vicinity of the gap is a quarantine zone, so there’s no need to evacuate in advance. Our ambushers can be hidden in the buildings… For safety’s sake, three defensive lines can be set up.”
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Watching Elusia working, Lonis didn’t dare to make a sound, for fear of disturbing her thoughts.
Because this was a matter of life and death. The outcome of the war would directly affect the survival of the Kingdom Ming.
(I don’t want to experience failure again… so, we must not lose!)
Lonis quietly clenched her fist and prayed.
Just then, Elusia suddenly said, “Lonis, where do you want to go tomorrow?”
“Huh, me…?”
“Yes, I will go to the breach tomorrow to command, and then complete the secret plan. Princess Cécile will also go to the plaza to supervise tomorrow, you can go with her.”
“Ah, that!!!”
Lonis, without thinking, wanted to answer that she would stay by Elusia’s side!
Because she wasn’t stupid, how could she choose another girl in front of Elusia?
However, before Lonis could answer, Elusia suddenly said, “I’m not testing your loyalty, I want to determine where you want to go from the perspective of victory.”
“Huh?”
“You can go wherever you want, and you will play a role: Although Princess Cécile has guards, for some inexplicable reason, she is a bit tired… so when she is in charge of the plaza tomorrow, Princess Cécile might faint at any time.”
“Uh?!”
“And if Princess Cécile suddenly faints, you will need to impersonate her. Of course, this is a precaution, so you can choose whether to wait standby.”
“Then… what about the front line?”
“There might be unexpected situations on the front line, so I will ask you to stay in a relatively dangerous position to distract the demons.”
“!”
“Although you won’t die, when the fighting starts, you might be surrounded by countless demons, be cut in half, have arrows shot into your head, and your body will collapse to the ground, in extreme pain.”
“!!!”
Hearing Elusia say this, Lonis seemed to have imagined herself being killed… The feeling of her heart being pierced would surely be very painful!
But compared to that pain, Lonis knew Elusia’s feelings better.
The pressure this girl was facing was indescribable.
Princess Cécile would have many familiar generals by her side, and many sword and shield guards to accompany her.
But by Elusia’s side, there was only herself. If Elusia encountered any pressure, only she could help relieve it.
So…
“Young Lady Elusia, I will stay by your side.”
“Hmph, are you sure? Lonis, I’m not testing you… In fact, the battle tomorrow will be very chaotic, and I won’t have the time to protect you.”
Elusia merely raised her eyebrows, her crimson pupils revealing no joy.
But Lonis still nodded.
“Mm, I’m sure.”
“The reason?”
“Uh, the reason…”
Lonis blinked. Although she really wanted to say, “I am very worried about Elusia, so I want to stay by her side.”
But wouldn’t saying that be disrespectful to Elusia?
What is needed between partners is trust. If she didn’t even have this trust in Elusia, could she still be considered a partner?
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However, Lonis’s hesitation was only for a moment. Soon, she said:
“No reason.”
“No reason? Lonis, do you think this war is some child’s play… If you cry out in pain then, don’t blame others for not being able to help you.”
“No… I don’t think it’s child’s play. But…”
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Lonis took a deep breath and said solemnly to Elusia: “Does a maid need a reason to accompany her master?”
