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Chapter 1492 - 502. The "Longzhong Pair" of Happy Stick_3

Chapter 1492: 502. The "Longzhong Pair" of Happy Stick_3

Outside the three key defensive positions are extremely complex terrains that simply do not allow the Wolf People to pass through on a large scale. Once the defenses are activated, they will cooperate with several positions in the rear. Should any small groups of Wolf People break through, cavalry and infantry will be dispatched to encircle and annihilate them.

However, the number of soldiers under your command is still too few to completely guard these lines. When necessary, we estimate we’ll need to call up militia."

"It sounds impressive, but I am not a military man after all."

Murphy nodded and then asked:

"But I noticed that your defense line is only in the central region and does not extend towards the swamp on both flanks. Why is that?"

"Not enough people, not enough time, sir."

Stick Brother sighed and said:

"Although the Bloodclaw Clan can provide us with a lot of Gnoll laborers, and the Stonemason Brotherhood is constantly bringing ’supporters’ from the Goldenrod Kingdom to build up the positions, it’s impossible to complete a comprehensive defense from Klim Fortress to Smugglers’ Forest, which is nearly two hundred kilometers long.

Building a wall as impenetrable as that of Klim Fortress would take at least ten years at the current pace...

We don’t have so much time or resources. And even if we really did build a Swamp Great Wall, with Transia’s population, it would be impossible to recruit enough soldiers to defend it.

Most importantly, there’s no need to do that!

The terrain of the Dark Baron Territory is quite rugged, which makes daily life very uncomfortable, but it turns into an advantage in warfare!

In the plans for a defensive line, artificially created fortress bunkers are always a complement to the natural environment. Competent generals should learn to use the terrain of rivers and mountains properly and harness the power of nature for their benefit.

Perhaps this defense line looks full of holes to you, but believe me, once war really breaks out, with our current manpower, we will be able to hold out for more than two months without any external support, relying on these positions, fire support points, and crisscrossing trenches!

Of course, this is under the premise that we receive sufficient fire support."

"But you haven’t answered my question, Major Stick."

Murphy asked again:

"You haven’t told me how you plan to cope once the Wolf People break through from both flanks?"

"We don’t need to cope, sir."

Forced into a corner, Stick Brother could only reveal the truth, his response tinged with somberness:

"If the Wolf People break through to the east, they will run into the outer defense zone of Klim Fortress. Unless General Winter Wolf has gone mad, he wouldn’t allow the barbarians to leave so easily.

If they break through to the west, they will step into East Prussia and Kato Direction through Smugglers’ Forest.

I must say, sir, after the recent heinous incident in Malo Town, Marshall Loren will definitely deploy a large army there. And if the Wolf People cross Lake Xiuerpres and enter the Kato area...

Well, I admit they will cause horror there, but what does that have to do with us?

That’s Goldenrod People and Wolfsbane Clan territory!"

"You deliberately constructed the defense like this! You intentionally left a path open in the west!"

Murphy narrowed his eyes, staring at Stick Brother, and said:

"You want the Wolf People to take that path."

"Yes, I want the enemy to act according to my plan."

Now that the topic had been broached, Stick Brother no longer concealed his intentions and spoke firmly:

"The Dwarf Marshal is using us to buy time for his defenses; he regards us as cannon fodder to fend off the Wolf People. If that’s the case, he must also bear the bitter consequences of the Kato area being breached!

If the Pioneer Army could dispatch an elite force of ten thousand to the western defense line, then it would be absolutely impossible for the Wolf People to cross this line; they would only be able to face us in a decisive battle in front of the Polluted Swamp.

But the Dwarf Marshal has only sent an observation team and graced us with fifty thousand soldiers who are virtually useless, which has already shown his stance.

He was the first to act dishonorably!

He’s not a short-sighted man.

He just has his own strategic intentions, and they’re rather sinister. That formidable commander, he wants to see Transia People and Wolf People perish together more than anyone, to win benefits for the nation behind him.

Such loyalty is admirable, but the current situation is of his own choosing...

Of course, he can weaken us through war!

But since he has done so, we can retaliate in the same manner.

I admit this is very malicious, sir.

But if the Wolf Poison Vampires in the Kato area cannot withstand the invasion of the Wolf People, then the heartland of the Goldenrod Kingdom will be directly exposed to the threat of the Black Disaster."

King Louis had evidently forgotten the madness of the fourth Black Disaster that swept across the continent.

No, he hadn’t forgotten; he simply believed that the Goldenrod Kingdom was now strong enough that history would not repeat itself. After all, he was a human, and he had not experienced the true Black Disaster. He was wise, yet he failed to realize the consequences that such a ’World War’ could bring.

But we...

We will ’together’ with the Wolf People give that proud Sun King a slap in the face, letting him realize that we are not his marionettes. Transia also has strength; we will not be easily defeated.

This is also what I am going to suggest to you next, sir."

Stick Brother looked around and spoke in a very low voice:

"I know you plan to halt the Black Disaster at the Wasteland Mountain front, but that’s too risky. We’re not afraid to die, but the thousands of soldiers you’ve painstakingly trained represent Transia’s future, and those good young men shouldn’t perish there.

We can do something smarter!

After holding out there for a while, we can tactically retreat, luring the Wolf People deep into the swamp... and leave the rest to me and my Maginot Line."

"Do you realize what you’re suggesting, Major Stick Brother?"

Murphy rebuked sternly:

"You’re suggesting I take advantage of the Black Disaster deliberately! And the premise for the perfect execution of your plan is that your defense line has to be sturdy enough to withstand the direct onslaught of the Black Disaster. They will only split their forces to the flanks once they realize they can’t break through the front.

This means your defense line will be under unprecedented pressure.

If you fail...

If you lose, you can just walk away! You can treat it as a sad defeat, but all the bitter consequences will have to be borne by me and my people.

No!

I cannot accept this suggestion."

"We can!"

Stick Brother said stubbornly:

"We will stand here until all tactical objectives are met! Sir, please don’t forget, we will not die, and that is the confidence I have in holding this defensive line! With three thousand Undying Spirits, I can hold here until I grow old...

All my suggestions are made with Transia’s interests in mind.

You can be a good Governor and get through the Black Disaster in your way, but King Louis and Lupa will not be grateful to you for it, and Transia will still become a sacrifice in the battle for supremacy between the two countries.

Ultimately, our position determines that we simply cannot rise in a conventional manner.

We have to prepare for the future, weakening the enemy is strengthening ourselves, and if both can be done at the same time, it’s nothing short of perfect.

What do you think?"

Faced with Stick Brother’s first heartfelt proposal, Murphy fell silent.

After several minutes of contemplation, he took one last look at the defense line below and said:

"Let’s list this as an alternative plan. I will first test the mettle of the Black Disaster with my warriors at Wasteland Mountain, and there’s a second matter..."

Murphy looked at Stick Brother and said:

"Triss has completed the development of ’Otherworldly Yellow Powder’ under Lumina’s guidance. The fire support you want is not impossible, but you need to find a way to increase production on your own. Major Stick Brother, I hope you understand this reality!

If Transia is gone, everything you’ve done here will be in vain."

He stared at Stick Brother, activating his Desire Ability to listen to the other’s heart and softly said after a few seconds:

"Then, you’ll have to say goodbye to your Melia forever. If you understand all this, then I can give you a chance to ask me a question. You can ask me one question, and I will answer you without reservation, Mr. Liu."

At that moment, Stick Brother felt a chill run down his spine.

He clenched his fists.

He was acutely aware that the person next to him could not possibly be an NPC! Under Murphy’s gaze, his lips moved, but in the end, he did not ask the question and instead said:

"I have no questions to ask, I’m satisfied with my life right now, and ... I don’t dislike Melia."

"Good! That’s what I was hoping to hear."

Murphy nodded and said:

"Then get ready. If you win, I can give you Origin Blood... I know that you, a perfectionist, don’t need a servant..."