Mage Veigar

Chapter 408 Breaking the pot
The sun was high in the sky and the thick fog had dissipated.

When the time came to 9:00 in the morning, Vega's army had basically completed the landing.

This landing operation was undoubtedly very successful. The enemy was obviously confused by the fog and his bait fleet. He only sacrificed two regiment-level troops in total, but successfully landed 20 troops on the west bank of the dynasty, preserving the maximum combat effectiveness.

Of course, this success was well deserved.

Originally, Vega's plan was based on the opponent having an air force and two navies, but it happened that the Empire stationed troops on the border of the dynasty, and the Crown Prince's regime also temporarily withdrew the air force, which made Vega's plan seem easy.

Although the crossing plan was quite successful.

But Vega did not smile at this, because crossing the Donbu River was only the first step in a long journey. The real war was not on the Donbu River, but on the strange land on the west bank.

To win this war.

Veigar was about to destroy the Great Prince's 50 main forces and capture the core city on the west coast.

The great city of Donbu.

Even when the previous emperor was still alive and the dynasty was unified, this city was regarded as the secondary capital of the Holy Dynasty. Its status was second only to the City of Saint Laurent, and it was regarded as a holy place by the subjects on the west coast.

The city of Dunbu is now the capital of the Great Prince's regime. His palace is also located in it, and 50 main forces are also stationed in this city. There is also a crystal hub in the city, which can be said to be impregnable.

Fortunately.

The seeds that were planted at the beginning finally took root and sprouted. After feeling the threat from the empire, 50 of the 30 main forces originally stationed in the city of Donbu have been withdrawn to rush to the City of Black Gold.

In other words.

Apart from the 5 defenders originally deployed in the city of Dunbu, there are still 20 main forces that will become Vega's biggest enemy.

These 20 main forces were divided into two armies, each with 10 people. In addition to the most standard advanced military configuration, each army was also equipped with 50 war airships.

Therefore, if compared with an army of 20.

Although Vega's army also has 20 people, not to mention the lack of high-level military forces and the fact that their aviation force is basically zero, even the quality of the soldiers is far behind.

Therefore, a head-on battle is absolutely not allowed.

Once a direct battle breaks out, the enemy's 100 war airships alone will be enough to make him lose his way.

Fortunately, this is the lower reaches of the Donbu River, and the Donbu City is located in the middle reaches. This means that the main force cannot find Vega for the time being. He can take this opportunity to find a place to stay.

But before that, Vega planned to do something else first.

After he waited for all the people and supplies to be unloaded from the merchant ship, he gave an order to the mage team -

Destroy merchant ships.

Boom boom boom——

Flames shot up into the sky, and the sudden increase in temperature not only distorted the light, but also seemed to evaporate even the river water.

This huge movement attracted the attention of all the soldiers.

As one wooden merchant ship after another was burned by the flames, the entire army began to become restless.

Although everyone understood that even if they used the same trick again, they would not be able to return to the west coast safely, and the enemy would not be fooled a second time, these thin and defenseless merchant ships were indeed their only hope to return to the east coast.

Now Veigar burns the ship.

This completely cuts off their way home.

How could all the soldiers remain calm in this situation?

If it weren't for Vega's prestige in the army being comparable to that of a god, there would even be a small-scale bloodshed.

"Excuse me, General, why did you burn the ships?"

A colonel had a look of confusion and anger on his face: "Without these ships, we won't even have the tools to retreat if we are defeated. Isn't this cutting off our own retreat? I really don't understand."

"What if we lose the war?"

“Hahahaha——” Vega’s extremely unbridled laughter echoed, and the entire scene was actually stabilized by Vega’s laughter: “Everyone! Soldiers of the dynasty and empire! Please tell me, will we be defeated in this westward expedition?”

The whole place was silent.

No one gave an answer, because most people knew how serious the situation was, and the strength of Dynasty West Coast was far beyond their reach.

"Why keep silent?"

"I'll say it again, why are you silent?"

Vega loudly gave the entire army an affirmative answer: "I'm here to tell you, no! We will never lose this war! If you insist on asking why, then I can only give you one reason -"

“Because I’m Vega!”

"Vega Kareni!"

That’s right, their commander is none other than Vega! Vega Kareni.

This legendary general, who is feared by the kingdom and has fought in many battles without ever being defeated, is their commander.

So any questions?

Absolutely not!

Even if there are thousands of reasons for victory, this army does not need them. To them, one "Vega Kareni" is more convincing than those thousands of reasons.

Veigar was very satisfied that the army's morale had been reunited.

Pointing to the burning ships, he said: "I want you to remember that we are the victorious army. I came here for only one purpose, which is to defend the dignity of the king, cut off the heads of the traitors, and plant the flag symbolizing victory on the tower of the city of Dunbu. When we return to the east coast, they will welcome us like heroes."

"Please tell me--"

"Are these simple things worthy of our status as heroes?"

Vega opened his arms and said in a loud voice: "If we win this battle, we will lead the way with our flagship and guard with our airships. What's the point of keeping such simple things? If we lose this battle, we will be ashamed of your Majesty and the hundreds of millions of subjects of the dynasty. Then, how can you face your family members back to the East Coast?"

"General, please lead us to victory!"

"Victory! Victory! Victory!"

When Vega finished speaking, the entire army shouted victory, and morale was unprecedentedly high.

Because Vega made them understand their situation and mission.

An army without goals and missions is an army without soul. Even if they participate in a war, they will only be muddle-headed and just waste their time. When they see that the enemy is too powerful, they will even collapse without fighting.

But an army with a sense of mission and understanding of its situation is different.

Even when facing an enemy that is several times stronger than them, they all know clearly that they are fighting a heroic battle and that they are carrying the glorious mission of the rise and fall of the entire dynasty.

They can't fail.

If they failed, they would not even have the chance to return to the East Coast.

And even if there is a chance to return to the East Coast.

How could they face the king and their wives, old and young, at home?

Veigar gave every soldier a reason to win, be it for the king, for the dynasty, for glory, for dignity, for family, or for the ability to survive...

Regardless of whether they are people of noble character who serve their country.

No matter how despicable a person is, he chooses to join the army just to make a living.

All their reasons were included in this. Through this desperate move, Vega truly made the entire army regard "victory" as the only goal.

therefore.

This battle must be won.

(End of this chapter)