Being a knight is not easy

Chapter 277 Manufacturing

This greatly increased the pressure on Odom and the other two half-step Order Knights.

Odom sat in his room, his brow furrowed, his gaze fixed on the knight's sword hanging on the wall, his mind racing with thoughts. He was acutely aware of the responsibilities he bore.

Not only do they need to improve their own strength and strive to break through to become a Knight of Order, but they also need to find a way to deal with the threat posed by Robin.

The other two half-step Order Knights were equally anxious, and they trained even more frantically on the training ground, trying to break through the barrier that stood in their way.

But each attempt seemed to fall just short of success, while time relentlessly slipped away.

In the capital of Middle-earth, Emperor Rebadon no longer allowed Wilke to remain unchecked.

He stood in the magnificent palace, gazing at the direction of Wilke Territory on the map, a resolute look in his eyes.

He may have underestimated the development potential of this small border territory in the past, but now, Wilke Territory is like a thorny malignant tumor, constantly encroaching on the border regions of Middle-earth.

Having lost two Order Knights in succession, the elite forces of the Holy Minsu Province on the border of Central Earth are almost wiped out, and there are simply no more troops to be squeezed out.

Those once brave and skilled elite soldiers are now reduced to a few remnants.

In the border military camp, the empty tents looked particularly desolate, and the once-flying military flags had lost their former glory.

As for those slave soldiers, no one considered them soldiers; they were all disposable cannon fodder.

The number of slaves in the Central Plains was enormous. These slave soldiers were driven to the battlefield, their clothes tattered, their eyes filled with numbness and despair.

They had not received formal military training and were armed with rudimentary weapons. On the real battlefield, they were like fragile ants.

There are indeed many cannon fodder in the Middle Kingdom, but without a sufficiently powerful high-end combat force, these cannon fodder are truly cannon fodder and serve no purpose whatsoever.

Emperor Rebaton knew this well; he understood that relying solely on a large number of slave soldiers would not be enough to withstand the counterattack from the west.

"Send Prince Model to the border with the Third Legion and the Round Table Council to delay the western counterattack as much as possible," Emperor Rebaton ordered gravely.

We absolutely cannot allow Wilke's army to invade the province of Saint Minsu, otherwise the border between China and the Middle Kingdom will be in complete chaos.

Prince Model, though unwilling, had no choice but to obey the order.

He knew this was a difficult task. Although the Third Army still had some fighting power, the outcome was uncertain when facing the fierce army of the Western Frontier.

The Round Table Council, this mysterious and powerful organization, might bring some variables to this war if they join.

After Marquis Sonata drove out the barbarians, in addition to leaving a portion of his troops to consolidate the border defenses, he also brought his elite troops to the territory of Vilcon, forming a pincer movement with the territory of Wilke, which could invade the Central Plains at any time.

On the territory of Vercon, the Marquis of Sonata's elite troops stood ready.

Their tents were neatly arranged, and the soldiers were in high spirits, training day and night.

The air was thick with the tense atmosphere of war, as if a major battle was about to begin.

Compared to the Sonata coalition, which was poised to attack, Robin finally got Wind Chime back.

She brought bad news: the gatekeepers would be free to move around in a year, and they were to invade the Middle Kingdom within that year.

Compared to the Sonata coalition, which was poised to attack, Robin finally got Wind Chime back.

He stood atop the castle in Pioneer Town and spotted Wind Chime's familiar figure in the distance. His eyes held a hint of eagerness and anticipation, and as Wind Chime drew nearer, a relieved smile spread across his face.

She brought bad news: the gatekeepers would be free to move around in a year, and they were to invade the Middle Kingdom within that year.

Fengling's expression was slightly solemn, and her voice was strained when she told Robin the news.

This gatekeeper has always been a huge threat, like a time bomb that could bring annihilation to this continent at any moment.

Robin frowned deeply upon hearing the news. He gazed into the distance, his mind filled with a multitude of thoughts.

A year may seem like plenty of time, but conquering the Central Plains is no easy task.

The Central Plains possesses formidable defensive capabilities, yet numerous unknown dangers await them.

Moreover, although the Sonata coalition is powerful, internal coordination and integration will take time.

“We must act quickly.” Robin clenched his fist, his gaze hardening. “Wind Chime, go and rest. You must be tired from the journey. I need to discuss the battle plan with Marquis Sonata.”

Wind Chime nodded; she knew Robin was feeling a great sense of urgency.

Watching Robin's departing figure, she silently prayed that they could successfully invade Middle-earth within a year and stop the gatekeepers' plot.

Robin rushed to the Marquis Sonata's camp without stopping.

Inside the tent, Marquis Sonata was studying a map. When he saw Robin arrive, he looked up with a questioning look in his eyes.

Without much small talk, Robin directly relayed the news brought by the wind chime to Marquis Sonata.

Marquis Sonata's expression turned serious upon hearing this. "A year is a very tight timeframe. Although our allied forces are powerful, the Central Plains are not easy to deal with. However, for the sake of peace on this continent, we must take the risk."

So the two began to discuss the battle plan in detail inside the tent.

They analyzed the distribution of troops, terrain, and potential variables in the Central Plains, attempting to devise a perfect battle plan to ensure a successful invasion within a year.

In order to ensure their combat effectiveness, Marquis Sonata purchased three legendary-level Power Fruits from Robin.

Marquis Sonata was well aware of the immense power these Power Fruits could bring to boost one's strength, and with the upcoming great battle looming, he was determined not to miss any opportunity to enhance his side's power.

At the same time, he understood why Robin's cultivation level had improved so quickly.

He offered a large amount of treasure and valuable resources to Robin in exchange for the deal.

Robin did not refuse, after all, he also needed resources to develop his own power.

Each legendary Power Fruit costs 100,000 gold coins, and this is during a special period, a special treatment. Normally, Robin wouldn't sell it for even 200,000, let alone 100,000.

After accepting the reward, he handed over the three legendary-level power fruits to Marquis Sonata.

However, unlike Marquis Sonata, who was busy setting up defenses, Robin was conspiring with Ghost General to lead men into the province of Saint Minsu and instigate a serf uprising.

Robin knew that in order to truly conquer the Middle Kingdom and achieve victory, a direct confrontation with military force alone would not be enough.

As an important province on the border of Central China, the serfs there have long been oppressed. If we can incite them to revolt and dismantle the rule of Central China from within, it will greatly reduce the pressure of external attacks.

(End of this chapter)