Chapter 728:- Silver Meadow Grove

Chapter 728:- Silver Meadow Grove

The Silver Meadow Grove is a massive stretch of land covering almost the entire western border of the Istarin Empire. It spans from the northern tip all the way down to the southern half of the region. This vast area is not just a forest, but a series of mountain ranges blanketed in dense woods. The mountains rise like the spine of a giant beast, running from the northern edge to the middle of the southern boundary of the eastern region. To the west, the mountains drop steeply into the sea, creating a rugged coastline. The thick forest and steep terrain make it nearly impossible for humans to travel across the Silver Meadow Grove. The eastern slopes of these mountains face the heart of the Istarin Empire, adding to its natural defenses.

The Silver Meadow Grove is full of Magic Animals. This place is a heaven for adventurers and hunters. Silver Meadow Grove provides livelihood to millions of people directly as well as indirectly. For instance, the Magic Animals from Silver Meadow Grove are captured and then sold in the market to satisfy the meat needs of the large Istarin population. Also, the money that the adventurers spend on satisfying their needs supports local businesses and helps the local population earn a living.

Before, Silver Meadow Grove shared borders with many other Kingdoms and Dynasties, but that all changed when the Istarin Empire expanded its territories. The Istarin Empire owns the entire of the Silver Meadow Grove. The vast resources of the entire forest belong to the Empire. However, there is also the danger of a Magic Animals outbreak. This happens when the population of Magic Animals in the Silver Meadow Grove exceeds its capacity. Magic Animals began venturing out of the Grove to find more food resources, mainly by hunting people who lived near the Silver Meadow Grove.

There have been records of multiple Magic Animals outbreaks in the past. So, to prevent this, over the last year, the Istarin Empire has created many watchtowers and fortresses along the Silver Meadow Grove in a somewhat straight line. A straight river runs along the edge of the Silver Meadow Grove, connecting all the fortresses. These fortresses align perfectly with the river, which was made to keep the Magic Animals away. The river acts as a natural defense against the Silver Meadow Grove creatures. It starts at the northern tip of the grove and flows all the way down to the middle of the southern edge. Each fortress is built along this river, using the water as a barrier to protect against magical threats from the forested mountains. This river and the fortresses create a strong defense system for the Istarin Empire.

"We don't know the danger that we will be facing, yet you're saying that we have no strategy." "I think you're clearly not suited for this role. You're incompetent. You're not suited to command us." At the upstairs, even the girls had frowns on their faces hearing all this nonsense. "You're incompetent. And the person who chose you for this role is also incompetent, as he didn't realize that you're not made for this role." That was the bottom line that shouldn't have been touched. As soon as the words came out of Alex's mouth, almost half of the people in the fortress lost their calm and attacked him. The Dragonians in the room instantly released their Auras. They barely held back from riping Alex apart. If he wasn't brought here by Duke Marvin, then by now, Alex would have been lying dead on the ground. "This son of a ...!!!" Riya lost her calm. Her body was glowing in a green Aura while her silver hair was floating like octopus tentacles. Meanwhile, Sasha suddenly disappeared from her spot. She was standing on the balcony, but she suddenly disappeared. But before she could cross-step downstairs, Lilith grabs her wrist and stops her.

"Why did you stop me? This man deserves to die." Sasha asked in a cold tone.

She was displeased at her own mother for stopping her. Julia and Riya were in Sasha's favor. They also wanted this man dead. "This isn't your place to act. Leave this matter to the people downstairs." Lilith calmly stated. Lara and Alicia agreed with Lilith. However, everyone downstairs could hear their conversations with their enhanced senses. Seeing the crazy reactions that he got out of the crowd just saying one sentence made Alex immediately realize his mistake. But since he had taken his stance, he wasn't going to lower his pride, especially in front of many people, and apologize. "Alex, was it.....?" Spencer calmly looked at Alex. Spencer's calm stare caused Alex to flinch and take a step back. But as he did that, he bumped into Duke Marvin, who was also frowning at Alex. "I assume this is your first time at the battlefield?" Alex could only agree. "If you don't know what is happening around you, then don't say anything." Alex could only nod his head as he knew that he had messed up. "Let's continue...!!" Alex sighed in relief, thinking this matter was finally over, but Spencer's next sentence crushed his hopes. "As for this open insult to His Majesty and Prime Minister Spencer, you will be duly penalized for this offense once this war ends. For now, guards, take him to prison."

"No...!!!" Alex looked at Marvin with a pleading look but Marvin completely ignored him. Two guards came forward and took Marvin to the small underground fortress prison. "Let's continue...!!" At that time, another guard came. "My apologies for interrupting, but people from the Ethereal Empire and the Celestial Terrain and the Deep Sea Palace are here." Hearing this, others were confused. "Good....!!"

"Lead them here."