Aztec Civilization: Destiny to Conquer America!
Chapter 774 - 420 Divine Revelation Scripture, the King Returns East_2

Chapter 774: Chapter 420 Divine Revelation Scripture, the King Returns East_2

May passed in haste, with vitality sprouting in the farmlands of the Lake Region. Corn and beans had been sown early, and the planting of pumpkins was almost done. On the fields first tilled, spots of new shoots had already emerged. Having endured the hardest month, the farmers now braved the intermittent spring rains, tending to the new seedlings and dealing with the weeds in the fields.

At the beginning of June, after attending to the kingdom’s spring planting and completing the fifth volume of the illustrated book, Xiulote finally received a report from the Divine Revelation Place.

A new hot air balloon had been completed with an improved design of the fire basket, minimizing the risk of catching fire. The volume of the hot air balloon was slightly increased, though it was still far from capable of carrying people. It was named "Heart of the Divine" because it was painted with a red heart, surrounded by the emblem of the Sun Hummingbird.

By then, all preparations for the journey to the Alliance had been completed. In mid-June, amidst the drizzling spring rain, the King, alongside the Chief Minister Jatili who remained in the Capital City, the High Priest Mawilo, and the Jingji Legion Commander Olosh, solemnly took their leave, entrusting them with the kingdom’s major affairs.

Government affairs of the kingdom would be managed by the Sage, religious affairs governed by Mawilo, and military affairs commanded by Olosh. Both the southern part of the kingdom and the Capital Region would maintain peace and continue to compile household registers and spread the faith of the Chief Divine. After the autumn harvest, the regular legions would need to mobilize to prepare for any skirmishes against the people of Tlaxcala.

Meanwhile, another Fourth Level High Priest, a noble named Ugus, had already departed as the envoy of the kingdom’s team. He was the son of the Elder Priest of the Alliance and had grown up in the Lake Capital City, making him the most suitable candidate for communication.

Subsequently, the King led three thousand Imperial Guard Warriors, carrying hundreds of boxes of expensive bridal gifts, dozens of light and heavy copper cannons, hundreds of assorted fireworks, and one small hot air balloon, and officially set out from the Qinchongcan Capital via the northern waterways toward the Alliance.

The three thousand Imperial Guard Warriors, surrounded by the Black Wolf Royal Banner, majestically marched northward. Owing to the substantial baggage, the army could only cover thirty li in a day. By the end of June, Xiulote reached Rivermouth County. Black Wolf Torc, Monkey Kuluka, and Crocodile Ospe had been waiting for a long time and came twenty li out of the city to meet him.

"Your Highness! Black Wolf Torc, sends his regards to you!"

Months had passed, and Black Wolf’s demeanor had become much steadier. As the commander of the Guajili Legion, he needed to return north with the Canine Warriors, so after the southern campaign, he had stayed in the Northern Land. Seeing the King now, excitement flickered in Black Wolf’s eyes. His face still brimmed with confidence, but his brows were slightly furrowed.

"Your Highness, please take me with you to the Alliance as your personal escort!"

Xiulote smiled and patted Black Wolf’s shoulder, shaking his head.

"Black Wolf, you are already the commander of the legion and cannot easily leave your troops. Maintain good control over the Guajili warriors! After the wedding celebration, when the Alliance’s army marches east to confront our ancestral foes of Tlaxcala, the Guajili Legion will join me in battle!"

Hearing this, Black Wolf gritted his teeth, knelt on the ground, and bowed deeply several times.

"Your Highness, I will fight for you, no matter who the enemy is! May the Chief Divine bless you, and may everything proceed smoothly on your journey to the Alliance!"

"May the Chief Divine bless!"

Xiulote smiled and nodded, then turned to look at Monkey Kuluka.

"Your Highness! Monkey Kuluka, sends his regards to you!"

Monkey Kuluka, dressed in simple Samurai clothing, knelt down on the muddy ground and paid his respects to the King. Then, lifting his head, his face blossomed with a sincere smile, and he cautiously advised,

"Your Highness, last year when I heard that you were assassinated, I felt as though my heart was set on fire... It was not until the Guajili Legion returned north and I had a talk with Commander Black Wolf that my mind was set at ease... Your Highness, you are the pillar of the kingdom, the only monarch to all of us legion commanders... Please make sure to stay alert and preserve your royal person... This trip to the Alliance is very different from four years ago, and many circumstances are unlike those in the past... Please be careful in everything!"

Hearing these words, Xiulote’s eyebrows raised slightly, and he fell silent. Behind him, Head Warrior Bertade nodded gently in agreement. After a while, the King smiled broadly and reached out to help Kuluka to his feet.

"Good! My legion commander, I will remember your words!... I have read your report, last autumn, the Spear Legion performed well. Its own losses were extremely minimal, it plundered a population of twenty thousand from the Chapala Lake Region, and defeated the obstructing Feather Legion!"

"Your Highness, last year when the legion attacked westward, there were three main factors that led to our outstanding military achievements."

As he spoke of the previous year’s campaign, Monkey Kuluka’s face showed a smile.

"The first reason was that the Royal Army moved south in force, leaving the Chapala Lake Region poorly guarded. When I led our troops in raiding, the main force of the Feather Army was in the north of Chapala, stationed at the edge of the wilderness, guarding against attacks from the Guamal Canine Descendants. Locally, there were only a few fortified militias, with little substantial resistance."

Upon hearing this, Xiulote nodded and smiled in approval.

The people of Guamare are one of the eight Canine Descendant tribes, located on the western side of the State of Guamare, half farming and half hunting on the wilderness. The Kingdom has always maintained trade relations with the Guamal Canine Descendants, which has kept the relationship quite good. In this respect, the past contribution of the poet Balamo, a former trade convoy manager, was significant. Last year, when Kuluka struck westward, they raided the Chapala Lake Region in a tacit coordination with the other side.

"The second reason was that the Guajili warriors acted swiftly, moving like the wind, capable of covering sixty to seventy miles in a day. They are highly trained in combat, far surpassing the militia left behind in the villages, especially suited for small-scale raids. And when they encountered large troops of enemy samurai, they could escape in time."

"Well said!"

Xiulote smiled, glancing at the Black Wolf. The style of the Guajili warriors actually matched well with the Black Wolf, both adept at mobile warfare. The only regret was that there were no horses in Central America, otherwise...

"The third reason was that the Kingdom’s Naval Forces held a dominance, able to steadily suppress the Chapala Naval Forces by a margin. There were many new twin-hull war boats, and the Prepetcha sailors were brave and combative. But more importantly, the Naval Commander, the Crocodile Olos, is a truly excellent leader specialized in naval warfare!"

Upon hearing Monkey’s praise, Xiulote turned around and looked towards Olos, who had been standing silently in the back. He smiled and gestured to him.

Olos bowed his head, stepping forward respectfully and knelt to the ground.

"Chief Divine Bless! Hereditary nobility Olos, pays respects to His Majesty! May you soar like a divine eagle over the Lake Region, commanding thousands of citizens!"

Xiulote watched Olos’s respectful demeanor, nodding in satisfaction.

To the north of the Kingdom was the Lerma River, and to the south, the Tarsas River. Both rivers flowed westward into the Pacific Ocean within the Kingdom but were not interconnected. The newly established Kingdom’s Naval Forces were also split between the southern and northern commands.

The southern fleet was still in the process of being assembled, currently only comprising a few hundred small civilian canoes, expected to be led by Huitu Puap. Meanwhile, the northern fleet was built on the foundation of the Tarasco Kingdom, supported by the prioritized development of the northern shipyard, now having one to two hundred large war canoes and several hundred small war boats.

No matter the era, naval warfare was a skill requiring experience and heritage. For the northern fleet’s Legion Commander, Xiulote had thought long and hard before choosing the surrendered general, Crocodile Olos, skilled and submissive in water combat.

As for Annatri, she was from a Naval Forces family in the Alliance and served as the Naval Commander of the Mexica Alliance. Although she had a close relationship with the Head Warrior and had pledged loyalty to Xiulote during the northern campaign, she was actually a subordinate of King Aweit, directly governed by the Alliance, and couldn’t possibly take a position in the Kingdom of the Lake. Meanwhile, having the Kingdom-friendly Annatri remain as the Naval Commander in the Alliance benefited the Kingdom’s broader strategy.

"Chief Divine Bless! Olos, you’ve done well, not disappointing my trust!"

Xiulote reached out a hand to help Crocodile Olos up. He looked at his weathered face, smiling warmly.

"My Crocodile Commander, you’ve clashed with the Feather Naval Forces several times, how does it feel?"

Olos pursed his lips, lowering his head, a complex expression flashing across his face. Fate was so unpredictable; years ago, he had fought alongside the Feather Naval Forces against the Mexica Naval Forces amidst the fiery waters of Lake Yuriria. And now, he was willing to fight for a Kingdom established by the people of Mexica, subduing once ally...

After a few moments, Olos collected himself and responded respectfully.

"Respected Majesty, the Kingdom’s twin-hull war canoes are cost-effective, vastly outnumbering the Chapala Lake Region’s Naval Forces. We also have powerful crossbows and fire arrows; victory is not difficult. However, once the twin-hull war boats are revealed, the enemy quickly learns them. To thoroughly defeat the Feather Naval Forces, we must wait until a significant number of the more powerful paddle-sail war boats accumulate..."

Upon hearing this, Xiulote first nodded, then shook his head.

"That might not necessarily be so!"