Chapter 386: Chapter 327: That Incident and the Rising Wolf Smoke【5K】_3
Translator: 549690339
Secondly, it just so happens to be Milan Town, which I have just visited and recently subdued. It is close to the Ancient Battlefield Ruins where Kombu and others were rescued not long ago, surrounded by mountains and dense forests.”
Thinking of this, a trace of relief appeared on Leo Ray’s face.
Today, after fully controlling Magnet Town, forming a line with Cyan Town at the center, Milan Town to the straight south, and Magnet Town to the straight north, the three towns undoubtedly formed an invisible barrier.
This further guaranteed the safety of the territory in the forest.
Realizing this, besides feeling delighted, Leo Ray shifted his thoughts back to “that matter.”
“As for the third location, it is also a small city called Dragon’s Lair, located at the base of the Hundred Ranges. It is to the west of Magnet Town and the northwest of Cyan Town.”
At this moment, Leo Ray continued pondering, “According to Linda, the geographical location of Dragon’s Lair is quite special. It stands at a narrow pass of the Hundred Ranges. It is very similar to the narrow passage previously used by the Half-Orc Corps to enter the forest, which Taylor has now sealed with a giant rock.
However, that passageway is much wider, so Dragon’s Lair is a fortress city guarding this pass. Because of this, both the scale of its defense army and the number of strong warriors are far higher than ordinary towns.”
Thinking of this, Leo Ray hesitated for a moment and did not hide anything. He told Ariel Watson all three locations to observe her further reaction.
“So there are three places that meet the conditions?”
On the other side, hearing Leo Ray’s answer, Ariel Watson subconsciously exchanged glances with the two Kingdom Generals nearby.
She continued, “Have there been any abnormal events in these three cities recently? For example, rampant Demon Beasts, the appearance of unknown creatures, or other crises?”
“Rampant Demon Beasts? Unknown creatures?”
Hearing this, Leo Ray couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows slightly, thinking to himself, “It seems that this mysterious ‘matter’ is quite dangerous.”
Realizing this, Leo Ray seemingly casually said, “My dear Her Highness the Fifth Princess, are you looking for something? If you tell me, maybe I can help you find it.”
Without a doubt, Leo Ray said this to test the other party’s reaction.
“Huh?”
Hearing this, Ariel Watson was taken aback, quickly raised both hands to gesture, speaking somewhat incoherently, “What searching for something? This princess has never searched for anything, just… just afraid that these places might be in danger!”
After finishing speaking, Ariel Watson’s bright eyes blinked, and she covertly glanced over with somewhat guilty eyes, seemingly checking Leo Ray’s reaction.
“Quite an easy person to see through.”
Noticing this, Leo Ray slightly frowned and continued pondering, “So, it’s even more certain that ‘that matter’ Ariel Watson is looking for must be in one of these three towns or their surroundings.”
Moreover, it seems to be accompanied by some dangerous signs. In that case, as long as we pay more attention to the situation around these three towns, I believe I will soon find some clues.”
“By the way, I should hurry to inform Xenia Blackwood of Milan Town and Ned Howard of Magnet Town later to gather some more manpower and increase the city’s defense forces to prevent accidents.”
Thinking of this, while looking at Ariel Watson’s face that couldn’t hide her panic, Leo Ray smiled slightly and said, “My dear Her Highness the Fifth Princess, I just asked casually. As far as I know, there have been no abnormalities in these three towns.”
I wonder if Her Highness the Fifth Princess has chosen a specific ‘play’ destination in her heart?”
At that, Ariel Watson said, “Let me think about it more! Once this princess has made up her mind, I will let your muscular Priest inform you.”
It seems she plans to discuss further with the two Kingdom Generals.”
Hearing that, Leo Ray didn’t say anything else, just shrugged his shoulders to indicate she could do as she pleased.
At this moment, as everyone was about to leave the scene,
A flurry of rapid footsteps suddenly approached from outside the hall.
Following that, the fully-armed commander of Cyan Town Defense Army, Rhizoma Drynariae, promptly entered the room.
With the clear sound of clashing armor, Rhizoma Drynariae kneeled on one knee and said to Leo Ray, “My lord, there is important military news!”
Finishing speaking, Rhizoma Drynariae looked at the two Kingdom Generals and Ariel Watson, then glanced at Leo Ray again.
“Oh?”
On the other side, Leo Ray’s nerves tightened immediately, and then he said, “Go ahead.”
In a sense, he was now on the same boat with Ariel Watson, so there was no need to conceal anything.
“My Lord, according to a scouting team that just returned, thick smoke has been rising from the fortress city of Dragon’s Lair to our northwest. It is clearly in a state of emergency under attack!”
On the other side, Rhizoma Drynariae did not hesitate to report with both hands clasped.
“What?!”
Hearing this, Ariel Watson and the two Kingdom Generals exchanged shocked glances.”
After being stunned for two seconds, Ariel Watson, with a look of disbelief, said, “The geographical location of Dragon’s Lair is very important. Could it be that it has been attacked by a foreign race from outside the Hundred Ranges pass? Or is it something to do with ‘that matter’…?”
At this point, realizing that she had let something slip, Ariel quickly coughed lightly and regained her composure.
On the other side, Leo Ray also showed a thoughtful expression.
If things really were as such,
Once Dragon’s Lair falls, the pass will be wide open, and the towns under his control might be attacked. At that time, dealing with the situation would be difficult.
“But according to Linda, there are no signs of foreign races living outside that pass, and Dragon’s Lair has never been attacked in a century. It only takes precautions just in case, so why is there sudden smoke now?”
“Or is Dragon’s Lair where ‘that matter’ is located?”
Confused, Leo Ray stood up from his throne, his brows furrowed, “Enough, let me go see for myself what exactly happened there.”