The Grizzly Bear Count and Viscount Mantis were indeed right!
Their armies, did anyone not painstakingly assemble them?
Not to mention the professionals, even the troops of ordinary people are not easy to train.
Most of them are here now to train their soldiers, for the materials and components from the Magical Beasts.
Only a small part came in response to the Insomnia Emperor’s call or because their territories are too close to the Azanen Domain, fearing it might affect their lands if Azanen falls.
Only a very few came for Lin Ke.
Whether for Lin Ke’s future prospects, to curry favor with Ove, or for Princess Rica.
But ultimately, only a handful came for Lin Ke’s "leading the charge."
So, at this moment, the minds of these nobles were all stirred.
"Indeed... what Mantes said makes sense..."
"My archers are elite, and those two thousand pine wood bows... Andrew’s Leg, maintaining them isn’t easy!"
"Wait, have you forgotten our promise in front of Princess Rica?!"
"Princess Rica can’t represent everyone, right? Besides, she’s just a princess; even the Insomnia Emperor can’t betray the ancient alliance."
"Exactly, exactly..."
Lin Ke frowned, looking at the discussing crowd, then glanced at the direction where Princess Rica had left, and finally turned his head to look at Viscount Mantis.
This Viscount Mantis, being shrewd, needs to be removed early!
Just with a few words, he stirred up the delicate thoughts of everyone, truly somewhat sinister.
However, now is not the time for Lin Ke to speak!
So Lin Ke turned his gaze to Akel and the others.
Akel blinked, then spoke amiably, "Everyone, let’s not get too heated. Look, there are still some beasts across from us eyeing us like hawks!" saying this, he pointed to the Great Wall.
After this sentence, the previously high emotions of the nobles were subdued.
Count Giant Sword seized this opportunity to say, "I think, our wisdom and boldness... I mean, at least in the aspect of war, might not be as good as Lin Ke’s? So, do you want to lose to a six-year-old child in terms of honor of integrity and magnanimity?"
Upon these words, the minor nobles wavered.
And seeing the unfavorable situation, Viscount Mantis had retreated and remained silent.
But Grizzly Bear Count instead spoke again, "We naturally know of Lin Ke’s wisdom, but if we are to all listen to him, we need the approval of my knights, right?"
Grizzly Bear Count didn’t seem too opposed to Lin Ke, and his tone wasn’t particularly targeted either.
Lin Ke also felt that what Grizzly Bear Count said wasn’t wrong; having his soldiers convinced is indeed very important.
But that makes it somewhat difficult.
There are several ways to convince Naseng’s people.
The simplest method is overwhelming force, like the Insomnia Emperor.
Or noble conduct, although Lin Ke could demonstrate it later, but by then it might be too late.
Including sharing hardships and the like, these are all methods that take effect too late.
If a quick conviction is needed... Lin Ke was frantically thinking, and had an answer in his mind.
Though he was reluctant to reveal it, the situation demanded it. To get Naseng’s people to comply, the best method actually is...
Lin Ke sighed inwardly, about to speak, when a solemn voice rang out:
"On behalf of the Gula Kingdom, the Insomnia Emperor orders!"
The commands from the Gula Kingdom were simple because most of the time, they could be delivered through the divine, and only rarely would messengers be sent.
And at this moment, it was Princess Rica delivering the message!
Princess Rica somehow stood atop the city wall, holding her staff, looking solemn.
A bird resembling a hummingbird was perched on her shoulder, known as the Kuku Bird used by Naseng’s side for delivering messages.
Similar to carrier pigeons in Lin Ke’s previous life.
Lin Ke immediately breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
What he had asked Princess Rica to do!
"Convey my father’s order, all war affairs of Azanen and Lava Swamp are to be commanded by Count Linke Azen! Supervised by Princess Rica! Until the Insomnia Emperor arrives in two months!"
Princess Rica’s voice was sweet and melodious, yet as clear and loud as a nightingale, sounding utterly lovely.
However, below was an uproar.
The power given to Lin Ke!
The nobles previously unwilling to listen to Lin Ke did so for various reasons.
They believed in Lin Ke’s boundless potential, were willing to be on good terms, and with the Enjoy reading on NovelHub - your free online novel platform.
But their military power was essentially their lifeline!
Even Lin Ke’s knowledge and wisdom, even with the quality and courage represented by "leading the charge," were hard to prioritize over their own families.
Also, matters like leaving a name on the Great Wall, resource supplies from Azanen Territory, the presence of Ove, and a series of other reasons weren’t as important as family.
But now it’s different.
The Insomnia Emperor personally issued an order, appointing Lin Ke as the frontline commander.
Isn’t that something?
"I remember, isn’t the Azanen Family a Viscount family?" a viscount pointed out.
Immediately, everyone was astonished.
Lin Ke was looking at Princess Rica atop the wall, unknowingly frowning.