The Dragon King’s Harem System
Chapter 357. Planning The Ambush I

Dragon King's Harem Chapter 357. Planning The Ambush I

Jyne’s face moved closer, her eyes locked onto mine with a blend of anticipation and vulnerability. 

Her breath was warm against my skin, her lips hovering just a breath away from mine. 

My heart pounded in my chest. Just as our lips were about to meet.

But then, the spell was broken. The tent flap rustled, and Eir burst in, striding towards me with urgency and a stack of parchment clutched in his hands. 

“Your Majesty, I’ve managed to get what you asked for,” he announced.

Jyne jolted, her face snapping away from mine so quickly it was almost as if she’d been burned. Her tails stiffened, and her cheeks turned a deep shade of crimson. 

She bowed her head, trying to hide her embarrassment, but there was no mistaking the flush that colored her face.

Eir stopped dead in his tracks. His eyes widened as he took in the scene he had walked into, and he pressed his lips together, an awkward expression spreading across his face. “Should I come back later?” he asked hesitantly, clearly uncomfortable.

I sighed inwardly. 

“It’s not necessary, Eir,” I said, though I couldn’t help the tinge of disappointment. As much as I wanted to continue my moment with Jyne, the situation didn’t allow for it. 

Jyne kept her head bowed, her hands clenched in her lap. 

I placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder, giving it a gentle squeeze before turning my full attention to Eir. 

“Show me what you’ve got,” I commanded, trying to refocus my thoughts.

Eir moved swiftly and approached the large table in the center of the tent. He carefully placed the parchments on the table, the sound of the monster-skin sheets rustling against the wood breaking the silence.

The first parchment he unfurled was large, nearly covering the entire surface of the table. It was a map, meticulously detailed, showing the terrain of our current location. The edges were worn from use, the ink slightly faded, but the information it contained was invaluable. 

Although crystal maps were more common these days, providing real-time updates and glowing with a magical luminescence, they were expensive and reserved for more critical, ever-changing locations. Here, in this relatively stable region, parchment maps still served us well.

Next, Eir opened a smaller parchment, placing it beside the map. This one contained a list of monsters native to the region. Each creature was described in detail, with notes on their habits, strengths, and weaknesses. It was crucial information for anyone traveling through these lands, especially for planning an ambush or avoiding dangerous encounters.

Two more parchments followed, each rolled tightly and tied with a thin leather cord. 

Eir untied them and spread them out carefully. These were records of routes commonly taken by royal convoys, adventurers, and merchants. They showed the main roads and secret paths, detailing where travelers were likely to stop for rest, resupply, or shelter. Every fork in the road, every hidden trail, was marked, providing a comprehensive guide to the region’s travel routes.

It was me who had ordered Eir to bring those parchments. 

With Viperax as our opponent, I knew we’d need every scrap of information we could get. He was sneaky, always a few steps ahead, and I had a feeling these documents would be crucial. And I was right.

I put my hand on Jyne’s head, my fingers gently brushing through her hair. 

She looked up at me with a mixture of concern and affection. 

“We’ll continue this later,” I promised, my voice soft but firm.

Jyne nodded. 

I stood up from my seat, my smile fading and replaced by a serious, focused demeanor. 

I moved to the side of the large table, my eyes scanning the map laid out before me.

Eir began his explanation. He pointed to various points on the map, using several pieces of string to indicate potential routes Viperax’s convoy might take. 

“Based on their current location and the information we have, they could take this route through the dense forest here,” he said, trailing a string from one point to another. “It’s the most direct path, but also the most dangerous.”

He continued, marking out other possible paths. 

“Alternatively, they might take this longer route to avoid the forest, passing through the hills here. It’s safer but adds a day or two to their journey.”

As Eir spoke, he also highlighted areas where mid to high-level monsters were known to roam. He mentioned Nightshade Ravagers, vicious nocturnal predators with a penchant for ambushes, and Dreadswarm Reavers, aggressive insectoid creatures that moved in large, coordinated swarms. 

“These Nightshade Ravagers,” he pointed to a section of the forest, “are most active during the night. If Viperax’s convoy passes through here after dusk, they’re likely to encounter them.”

He continued, “And here,” he pointed to a rocky outcrop near one of the routes, “is where the Dreadswarm Reavers are known to nest. They’re highly territorial and will attack anything that comes too close.”

Eir didn’t stop there. He also detailed environmental factors that could influence our plans. 

“The temperature drops significantly in this area at night, which might force them to set up camp earlier than usual. And the soil here is loose and unstable, which could slow them down or even cause them to get stuck.”

I listened intently, my mind racing as I tried to piece together a plan. The gears in my head were turning, considering all the variables. 

I recalled everything I knew about the monsters Eir mentioned—their characteristics, habits, and most importantly, what could trigger their aggression.

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