The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 641: Volume Seventeen: Dark Descends on Earth - Twelve: Fox Clan Queen

Chapter 641: Volume Seventeen: Dark Descends on Earth - Twelve: Fox Clan Queen

As the king of the Beamon Kingdom, Shami Taegor’s attitude was of utmost importance. Originally, he had not quite agreed with Christine’s views, but this time he seemed to have had a realization. Although his face was expressionless, which was necessary to maintain the dignity required of a king, the contemplative look in his bright, shining eyes excited Christine. To change the mind of someone as steadfast as a rock took considerable willpower, but she had chosen her opportunity well this time. The battering ram, created by the mortals, had shown its extraordinary utility in combat, allowing the beastmen to easily breach their sturdy strongholds. Although this was largely due to the mortal warriors’ morale being shattered by the advent of the battering ram, it was undeniable that it played a significant role in the subsequent battles.

The continuous volleys of arrows and powerful crossbows of the mortals also greatly stimulated the Beamon king. He saw that despite the Beamon warriors’ valiant, fearless charges, they were being injured and killed by those lowly mortals using various means. He should also realize that victories cannot be won merely through bravery and passion—war is ultimately decided by the strength or weakness of martial power.

The strength or weakness of martial power also includes the quality of equipment and the application of strategies and tactics. The use of strategies and tactics can change the entire course of a war, an idea that these battle-hardened chiefs have gradually come to accept. However, issues such as the quality of weapons and equipment, logistical elements, and support measures have not yet been fully recognized by these individuals. Yet the mortals had long been keenly aware of this, as evidenced by the sheepskin scroll obtained from St. Nicholas Fortress. This was probably the main reason why the Beamon tribe frequently suffered setbacks in their southern expeditions.

Looking at the seemingly understanding yet confused expressions of Moda and Mouni, Christine felt disappointed. They did not fully grasp the meaning in her words, but these two were the strongest tribes in the Beamon Kingdom, a reality that Christine could not change.

Moda’s Bear Clan warriors were always comparable to the Wolf riders, one known for its resilience and the other for its swift ferocity. But most importantly was the Cow Tribe. Although Christine had no fondness for Mouni, she could not ignore the Cow Tribe’s power. They were the most important force in the Beamon Kingdom. Although they were not suited to be kings, their role was indubitable and could not be neglected by anyone. It could be said that Carter lost the throne not because of his own doing, but because of Mouni’s friendship with Shami from a young age. It was Mouni’s support for Shami that allowed Shami Taegor to forcefully take the king’s seat in the Beastman Alliance.

The power of the Cow Tribe was not only reflected in their combat strength; they were the most significant builders in the Beamon Kingdom, a burden the other tribes could hardly bear. All the major labor and construction within the Beamon Kingdom depended mainly on the Cow Tribe and their vassals, the Horse Tribe and the Sheep Tribe. This was undeniable. The Tiger Clan and the Bear Clan had always been long-term allies; the Wolf Clan and the Fox Clan were always a natural alliance; the Snake Tribe maintained neutrality by never intervening in the fight for leadership. In fact, the support of the Cow Tribe essentially decided the emergence of the Beamon ruler.

Fortunately, both Mouni and Moda had always revered Shami above all others, and as long as Shami understood the principles, even if they themselves did not quite grasp them, they would support Shami’s decisions unconditionally. As for Dashler Schnecke, he too would only follow the king and is unlikely to have other ideas.

"Christine makes sense. Look at our performance this time; although we achieved a tremendous victory, we must understand that the battering ram came from the mortals. It only became an opportunity for us because the mortals were backstabbing each other, and thus we won so smoothly. Now consider the quality of the weapons and equipment we have seized—each one is several times better than what our warriors have been using. Although our warriors do not fear sacrifice, they are still our citizens, and as chiefs, it is our duty to create safer combat conditions for them—it’s our responsibility!" Shami authoritatively waved his hand, drawing all the chiefs’ gazes. There was no doubt that the Tiger Clan leader was the most majestic choice for king, and even Christine, who had always supported Carter, had to admit that Shami indeed appeared more suitable to represent the Beamon Kingdom compared to Carter.

"Shami is right. To achieve this, we must learn from the enemies’ strengths. The mortals have endless war tactics, but in general, they boil down to a few aspects: one is their numerical advantage, two is the advancement of their weapons and equipment, three is their so-called war strategies, and four is their magic attacks," said Carter, his lean face lighting up with excitement. The spoils this time had greatly benefited the Wolf riders, far surpassing the following Bear Clan Warriors and Cow Tribe infantry, filling him with a sense of pride, "The advantage of numbers is not important for us—the fighting strength of mortal Soldiers can hardly compare with ours. Magic attacks are insurmountable for us due to the inherent physical differences, and it’s pointless to waste effort on that. We are better off focusing our energies elsewhere. Only weapons and equipment and war strategies are worth our attention, and these are exactly why the mortals have been able to suppress us time and time again!"

If the words of Christine, the queen of the Fox Clan, were not persuasive enough to deeply move Moda and Mouni, then the words of Carter, the main force commander of the Beamon Kingdom’s army, certainly made both Mouni and Moda think hard. The Wolf riders were mainly used for charges and mobile harassment, their losses were far from comparable to the Cow Tribe infantry and Bear Clan warriors, who were responsible for the sieges. Crude siege tactics and poorly made defensive equipment were the major factors causing injuries to both clans’ warriors. Looking at the captured and fallen mortal soldiers, at their armor and the weapons they used, Mouni and Moda envied them every time. If their conditions could be greatly improved, it would undoubtedly be inspiring good news for the soldiers of both tribes.

"Hm, I believe Carter’s words must have touched everyone here. Now, the mortal power that has always supported our push southward has sent emissaries. They demand that we fulfill our agreement and retreat to the regions north of St. Nicholas Fortress," Shami Taegor said, subtly suppressing Carter’s limelight.

"Oh ho? Retreat to the North of St. Nicholas Fortress? Is there still a St. Nicholas Fortress left?" Mouni jumped up suddenly. Although he had long known about the agreement, they felt it was still too early to retreat.

"Yes, Shami, in these fortresses and cities, there are many valuable and dismantlable things we need to transport away, and some places need to be destroyed," the Fox Clan Queen rarely supported the Cow Tribe Chief.

"Uh, Shami, can we delay for a period of time? The children haven’t looted enough yet," Moda also hesitantly made a request. The main forces of the Bear Clan warriors and the Cow Tribe infantry trailed behind in this war. No one knew why the previously somewhat combat-capable mortal armies collapsed so quickly this time, causing most of the spoils to be taken by the swiftly moving Wolf riders. This caused both the Bear Clan and Cow Tribe warriors to regret not hastening their pace to catch up. And now, they have no choice but to go plundering in the countryside, which is nothing compared to the riches of the cities and fairs.

"No, it’s time to return. We have already achieved the results we wanted this time. We have also found some clues about the power behind us; it is very likely that it comes from their faith, the Church of Light, and some of Nicosia’s neighboring countries. It is highly possible that with the support of the Church of Light, Nicosians were defeated," Shami said.

Before Shami could finish, a gasp arose. Even the ever-somber Carter and the wise Christine appeared utterly incredulous.

"Shami, that’s hardly possible, right? The Church of Light has always been the main force supporting the Northern Alliance of mortals in their opposition to us. Without the Church of Light, we might have made breakthroughs in every direction by now," Carter couldn’t help expressing his doubt. The mages of the Church of Light inflicted the most grievous harm on the Beamon army in every battle, often even exceeding the damage done by the mortal armies. Bear Clan warriors and Wolf riders both had experienced this, and so had the fox archers who were stationed at the back, having been hit by long-range attack magic.

"Indeed, from the outside, the actions of the Church of Light are incomprehensible. But the thinking of mortals is very different from ours of the Beamon tribe. Their penchant for scheming and struggling for power is prevalent, and seemingly the action of sacrificing public interest for personal gain is also understandable. So perhaps this is why, despite their significant advantage on the Continent, they have always been in a passive position," Shami didn’t completely understand this, but he had carefully analyzed the reasoning. The complex beliefs of mortals and the infighting for power among these religious sects have caused severe internal disputes. This was the reason for the present situation. As for the specific details, he had plenty of time to slowly understand. As the High Priest said, just grasp one thing — everything must revolve around the interests of the Beamon Kingdom.

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