Global Lord: My Undead Can Undergo Fission
Chapter 325: Only the Powerful Have the Right to Be Neutral

Chapter 325: Chapter 325: Only the Powerful Have the Right to Be Neutral

"I’m not very clear, their troops are all hidden in underground caves. But based on the numbers they’ve brought out, there are still many puppets. The Apprentice Level ones probably exceed one hundred thousand, and those at the silver level are between fifteen hundred and two thousand."

"According to observations, many more might be hidden inside the caves, and we have no idea exactly how many there are."

During the report, they completely ignored the troops trained by the natives. After all, they were a ragtag bunch, with too little training, not only scarce in number but also weak in strength.

The ordinary troops were mostly at the Apprentice Level, with only a few at the Black Iron Level.

The main strategy was to rely on the Puppets to easily block them.

"What would our losses be if we were to attack them?"

Someone nearby frowned, "According to his previous calculations, we might not be able to defeat them if we attack. Even if we manage to win by chance, we wouldn’t have much left in the end, it would be a Pyrrhic victory."

The first batch of troops they brought wasn’t very numerous or strong; besides, the enemy was on the defensive. Puppets were already proficient in defense, impervious to swords and spears; charging headlong would result in certain defeat.

Even if we waited for the follow-up troops, we could only expect a costly victory, and we still don’t know how many forces they have hidden.

This exclave does not offer any advantage when captured; it’s as useless as a chicken rib.

Too great a loss would likely result in impeachment by the other Lords, certainly a loss that exceeds the gains.

"In that case, let’s deploy a team to keep an eye on them, and have everyone else regroup. We’ll launch a direct attack on Martha Earl’s forces instead," Guluo decided to abandon the continued assault on Jia Siwei’s territory.

"Just let them go like that? But Jia Siwei is a disgrace to the Kingdom."

"Leave them be. As for how to deal with them subsequently, let’s see what the others think. After all, they have the strength to remain neutral, right?"

Exactly, only those with strength have the right to remain neutral. Without it, they would readily remove any obstacles. And Jia Siwei, seeing the opponent’s movement, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Such acts meant they no longer wished to attack him. Once the follow-up troops got into action, who would care about such a small place as his? He considered the first step of his plan a gamble that he won.

Indeed, it was a bet; to tell the truth, Jia Siwei wouldn’t have dared to act this way without an alternative escape.

This act of self-sabotage seemed almost insane.

Jia Siwei had previously displayed all the Iron Puppets, then made some shuttle back and forth between the Hidden Soldier Cave and the surface, causing the enemy to greatly misjudge his real strength.

Of course, even if the enemy estimated correctly, it wouldn’t matter; that force wasn’t one they could easily conquer.

Jia Siwei simply wanted to avoid constant battles; just holding his ground here was enough.

As long as he didn’t lose his territory, he would still stand as a beacon for the New Moon Kingdom. Even if the Kingdom wanted to sanction him, they would find no reason or pretext and could only watch.

Meanwhile, Martha Earl became quite irate and immediately gave the order: "Everyone get ready; prepare for battle."

"What’s going on, why have they stopped fighting over there?"

"They must have reached some agreement with Jia Siwei. If it’s confirmed that Jia Siwei doesn’t want to join the battle, then Guluo is unlikely to drag him into the fray, given their strength."

To have the power to remain neutral means others would not necessarily pull them down, especially when it’s unnecessary.

"What? Has Jia Siwei committed treason? Let’s eliminate them."

Martha Earl looked at the idiot, unsure how to respond. During times of war, pushing one’s own people to the enemy side is something only a fool would do.

Guluo’s forces were already not inferior to her own, and if Jia Siwei’s were included, who would be held responsible for the crime? Jia Siwei’s active defection is not the same as forcing a defection.

"Who said they’ve defected? Do you have any evidence?"

Many nobles were at a loss for words; what evidence could they have?

"The fighting had just begun over there; this shows they are still in hostile relations. Without evidence, recklessly accusing a Kingdom Earl of defection—does this reflect your family’s stance?"

Many lowered their heads; words and actions are entirely different matters.

It seems that if they had not always looked down on Jia Siwei, and treated him as an equal, they wouldn’t have spoken so rashly. Indeed, these young people were too frivolous.

"Besides, Jia Siwei is an Imperial Earl, and we cannot attack him proactively, lest we make the other Lords question our actions. The orders Jia Siwei previously received were to hold his own territory; he has no obligation to assist us."

"As long as he doesn’t leave his territory, even if only a small part of it remains, he is still faultless."

Indeed, as long as Jia Siwei and his troops were still on his territory, nobody could deny that it belonged to him. The Kingdom might want to take it back, but they had to follow the proper procedures.

If they bypassed the procedures, all the nobles would oppose the Royal Family’s decision.

Matters of principle should not be broken if avoidable. "Everyone get ready, battle is imminent."

The Blue Sand Kingdom’s troops, having rested a while before, were no longer so weary and charged directly at them, resulting in a head-on confrontation. Suddenly, Martha Earl regretted her decision.

Her chosen stationing location was inadequate; they faced a large uphill slope. The Blue Sand Kingdom’s forces took advantage of the high ground, completely overpowering her positions, and she was left without any path to retreat.

Martha Earl regretted that had she known Jia Siwei would do this, she wouldn’t have stationed herself here.

The timing Jia Siwei seized was perfect, leaving her no time to react. Only when the enemy arrived did Jia Siwei withdraw the last of his people from the walls, leaving her clueless.

Without anyone inside Jia Siwei’s territory, she had no control over what happened within.

The battle had been unfavorable from the start, and gradually, signs of disarray became apparent within the ranks.

Martha Earl shook her head, "Regroup our forces, prepare to retreat; Blue Sand Kingdom has brought more troops than we anticipated." Indeed, the enemy had prepared more troops.

Or rather, she had factored in Jia Siwei, and his unexpected withdrawal turned the tide.

Last year’s defeated general had never pushed her to this point; Martha Earl’s expression was ugly. "Hmph, let’s see how long you can hold on," Martha Earl glared fiercely at Jia Siwei’s defense line.