Chapter 568 - Under siege

Chapter 568

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The morning has already arrived and the soldiers are preparing for the incoming war. They knew that the enemy would be making their move today and everyone is in tenterhooks. In this tense atmosphere, no one wanted to relax as they knew that moment of negligence would lead them to their deaths.

However, right at this moment as sudden commotion happened inside the base which made the soldiers confused about what is happening.

Meanwhile, the remaining soldiers of the 4th company are already moving out of the base using the main gate. Their number has attracted a lot of soldiers in the camp and also those spies from the enemy who is watching the stronghold from afar.

These two events made everyone in the stronghold really confused. However, soon they have discovered that the captain of the 1st company has fallen ill. This bad news made everyone feel a bit depressed.

Who was the captain of the 1st company? He is a very strong man and a famous leader in the army. Though many knew that he is a bully, but through the words from their captains, the way they look at the captain of the 1st company changes.

This news of him falling ill made everyone a bit down and the moral in the stronghold seems low. The soldiers even thought that it was the work of the 4th company. They thought that the reason why the fourth company left is that they are being abandoned by the general.

Inside the tent of General Hu, he is currently sitting in front of his table. A large map is lying on it with the rest of the captains and their adjutant standing beside them.

"General, why did the 4th company left?"

"Yeah, are they the reason why the 1st company captain has fallen ill?"

"We should bring them back and investigate this general before it's too late."

A cacophony of words erupted from the tent as these people were the avid supporter of the 3rd prince. However, General Hu didn't say anything and just looks at the map.

In fact, he is worried about the current situation with the prince and has already assigned his most powerful and intelligent soldiers in case. And from their report, they discovered nothing. Plus the prince is actually not hurt and his pulse is calm and steady as if he is just sleeping.

But their main concern is, why is he not waking up?

But there is nothing they can do for now as even the doctors in the base is unable to determine the cause of his illness, or if it can be considered as an illness.

And so General Hu heaves a heavy sigh and stood up.

"We could not waste more time in this… we should prepare for the enemy siege. As per their usual practice, the Golden Dragon Empire would begin to advance not long from now. The 1st company would be commanded by me along with my own troops. For the rest of the captains, I know you have already received your own orders. Accomplish them and try to kill as much enemy as you can. The glory of our empire relies now on our hands���" General Hu said with determination in his eyes.

His words were felt by the people around him and also nodded their heads.

When the 4th company soldiers left the stronghold, they suddenly saw a group of soldiers walking towards the secret area. When captain Long Li Lai saw and recognized that those were the part of his troops who has successfully completed their mission he was happy.

And when he saw the figure of Shin Jiao among them astonishment can be seen in his eyes.

They immediately were absorbed into the company and also marched with them in a certain direction.

"What were you guys doing out here? Why didn't you return to the stronghold?" a soldier asked the group.

"Hehe… We didn't return as we went hunting." a soldier who was with Shin Jiao and his group answered with a smug look on his face.

"Hunting? Hunting for what? Game?"

"Haha… Don't you know that we just save your butts last night? We were out there killing some enemies who tried to infiltrate the camp."

"Huh? How? How did you find them?"

The soldier shifted his gaze towards Shin Jiao. Then he gestured for the people around him to listen as he said in a low voice.

"Doctor Ji might be a coward in fights and would always run in battles, but he is a good physician and a really good tracker."

Upon hearing the first part of the soldier's sentence the people around him laughed. However, they soon showed a surprised expression upon hearing his last words.

A good tracker…

Hearing these words, everyone seems to have now understood why Doctor Ji was able to enter the army. Not only is he is not just a physician, but an expert tracker. What does that mean? Does it mean that he might also be a good assassin? But then this notion dodged their mind as the young doctor is a known coward and this is according to the people in his group.

Once they are able to find the group of spies, he would usually run far away from the fight and hide. He would only show himself after the fight.

Captain Long Li Lai showed a smile on his face upon hearing this from the discussion in the group. He then looks at Shin Jiao who is busily talking to a man. The two seem close as they would sometimes laugh along with a group around him.

He was a bit guilty of not standing up to the young doctor. But it seems that he is able to survive and he was just thankful for that.

Meanwhile, Chen Tung is also looking at Shin Jiao's figure every now and then. She heard what the soldiers are talking about and agrees that the young doctor might be a good tracker. But she knew that he is not just a good tracker but also a good fighter.

If not, how could she not win against him in the river?

Upon remembering that scene a blush appears on her face. She was seen by him n.a.k.e.d and this made her feel a bit angry and annoyed. But she could not deny that the young doctor saved her life at that time. She knew the punishment for impersonating a soldier.

Plus it seems that the young doctor didn't have the idea to tell on her or even threaten her, so this made her feel a bit relaxed.

As she watches him, her eyes slowly scrutinized his appearance. His clear eyes, his tall nose, a bit pinkish lips, and the chiseled contours of his face made her smile unconsciously.

"Hey, Vice-Captain Chen… Are you alright?" Long Li Lai asked as he patted her shoulder.

She was a bit stunned and suddenly came to her senses.

"Ahhh… Yes… yes, captain… everything is fine. I'm just curious about how our soldiers were able to survive the deadly mission with their lack of training."

"Haha… You worry too much. They might look like that but they are strong and brave." The captain said with a smile.

Suddenly, the group heard a faint sound of drum beats that seem to be coming from afar.

"The war is starting! We have to move faster!" shouted the captain as he rushes his mount towards the front.

Meanwhile, in the Golden Dragon Army, a group has already separated from the main battalion and began chasing after the 4th company. But of course, they have to go the long way as they didn't want to fall under the enemy's ambush and long-range bows.

But their speed is not normal and a bit fast.

General Hu who is watching at the top of a tower looks at the battlefield with a serious expression.

"Good, they fell for it." He muttered to himself.

As the war approaches the two groups are currently in a tense mood and the soldiers are both excited and afraid. Excited to kill their enemies and afraid to die themselves.

Unknown to many people, this battle would be the deciding faith of the Silver Moon Empire. If they lost this battle, then there is a chance that the empire might fall, and their lands and resources are taken by both the Golden Dragon and the Black Iron Empire.

In fact, the only reason why the empire still exists until now is its ability to refine steel. Now if this refining method will be lost due to the greed of the other empire then it would be a loss to everyone. However, the Golden Dragon Empire couldn't care more anymore as they needed more resources in their battle against the Black Iron Empire.

And so the drums of war began beating along with the loud marching sound of the large army of 4,000 soldiers clad in heavy and light armor.

At the front of the soldiers is a middle-aged man with a regal posture. He sat straight on his strong mount while looking at the direction of the stronghold that the Silver Moon Empire created. He inhaled deeply and then said to the soldiers beside him.

"I want that base taken down before nighttime… General Gong Yang, General Yun Yao… Your failures would be written off if this is accomplished… if not, then don't blame me for punishing you both."

Hearing the words of General Li Kong, the two generals who failed their task last night showed a dejected look on their faces.

First, how could they know that the catapults would be taken down just like that? However, they were able to get a piece of crucial information from the captured soldier. But then the spies and assassins from the Shadow Mouse Battalion lost almost 50 men last night and didn't even get near the base. How could they not feel dejected in this result?

They didn't know how those lowly peasants able to defeat their elite soldiers.

This humiliation is a great mark on their prestige. But there is another piece of important information they were able to get. And that is the existence of the 3rd prince of the empire.