When the Saintess Arrives, No King Exist

Chapter 1352: Chapter 1270: Champagne Banquet

With a loud "bang," Jeanne slammed the battle report onto the long wooden table.

The coffee cup on the table jumped up, splattering some onto the map, which spread out into a dark stain.

"Is this what you call foolproof?" Jeanne leaned forward slightly, her hands braced on the table. "Didn’t the staff say the Royal Court’s main forces would only focus on the Shattered Stone Plain?

Didn’t you say Wolfbridge County was just a useless wasteland, a pity to throw away?

Now tell me, why did the Royal Court’s thirty thousand main forces move into Wolfbridge County?!"

The conference room was silent; the staff lowered their heads, none daring to meet Jeanne’s eyes.

Jeanne was always cheerful and gentle, like a good big sister.

But if there was a mistake in military affairs, she would turn into the officers’ most stern mother.

Every word hit the mark; unless the root of the problem was found and thoroughly reflected upon, she would not let it go.

The officers both loved and feared her, loved her fairness and valor, but feared her relentless determination.

"Commander, this is indeed a bizarre move by the Royal Court." Chief Staff Bernardo gritted his teeth and stood up, pointing a finger at the map. "According to Cheka’s previous intelligence, the Royal Court’s twenty thousand troops had their supply lines extending towards Bacon Castle...

Our reconnaissance cavalry also confirmed their assembly near Bacon Castle. No one thought..."

"Didn’t think?" Jeanne’s voice suddenly rose. "We keep you strategists employed to not think? Isn’t this like your final exams? Everyone scored high, is this your so-called high score?"

This thought made Jeanne even angrier. As a frontline commander, she indeed had a temper.

Seeing Rudilo’s plea for help on the table, her anger surged further.

She grabbed the plea and instantly threw it to the ground, pointing at the letter and shouted, "This Rudilo! Repeatedly ordered him to hold Wolfbridge County, not to launch offensives.

What did he do? Took half a battalion out.

Now look, trapped by the enemy, severely wounded and tore open Wolfbridge County’s defense! Idiot!"

Bernardo opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but Jeanne’s imposing presence silenced him.

Rudilo’s recklessness was well-known within the Holy Alliance Army; stationed at Wolfbridge County for two months, he sent daily requests to transfer to the Shattered Stone Plain frontline.

This time, faced with village massacres, he had probably been unable to contain himself.

Jeanne had just finished scolding, and the room fell silent.

The officers and staff thought the atmosphere might ease a bit, but unexpected noises came from outside the conference room.

They all could clearly hear Jia Li’s voice.

"This intelligence... explain it clearly... how was it verified... are you all blind... then tell me why... you explain..."

A moment later, the door swung open, Jia Li with René entered, faces stern, and took their seats: "What were you all discussing? Any conclusions?"

"Temporarily... none."

The atmosphere in the conference room became even more tense, the staff whispering among themselves.

"What exactly does Lakunio want?"

"Wolfbridge County has neither strategic importance nor sufficient provisions and population. What benefit does it bring to the Royal Court to take it?"

"Could it be a tactic to encircle and attack reinforcements?"

"What if the goal is to capture Wolfbridge County? What if they have other plans?"

Arguments flared up, debates were endless, yet no one could provide a reasonable explanation.

Jeanne frowned, unconsciously tapping her fingers on the table, but finally turned her gaze to Horn.

After all, regarding the larger strategy, she had thoughts, but still wanted to see Horn’s perspective.

Horn, who had remained silent, finally lifted his head. He had been examining the battle report in his hand throughout the entire meeting.

Initially somber, his face now held a hint of a smile: "Can’t understand Lakunio’s motives? Then stop pondering."

This statement brought instant silence to the room; all eyes were on him.

Horn stood, moving to the map, picked up a wooden pole, and pointed at the area between Shattered Stone Plain and Wolfbridge County: "There are two corps from the Western Task Force in the New Five Counties; leave the tactical details to them, let them hold off the Royal Court troops from Wolfbridge County.

We’ll stick to the original strategy; they fight theirs, we fight ours."

He paused, the rod pointing north at Fat Cow Castle and Blue Pattern Castle: "Didn’t the Royal Court cross the Seine River to attack Wolfbridge County? Good, if they cross the river, I will too.

Order both Northern and Eastern task forces to collaborate with Alexei’s Norn Restoration Army immediately to advance and counterattack at Fat Cow Castle and Blue Pattern Castle."

"But, Your Excellency, what if Wolfbridge County is lost?!" Delawan hurriedly asked.

"If it’s lost, it’s lost." Horn waved dismissively, his tone calm. "The Holy Alliance has the depth; losing one Wolfbridge County is insignificant.

However, if they lose Fat Cow Castle and Blue Pattern Castle, the consequences are different.

At least thirty thousand Royal Court troops will be blocked east of the Dragon Sleep Mountain Range; eliminating the enemy’s active forces is far more important than territory."

Sitting down again, he looked at everyone: "We must not worry about gains and losses of individual places, but consider the overall account.

If losing one Wolfbridge County gives us the chance to destroy the Royal Court’s thirty thousand main forces, that deal isn’t a loss."

The anger in Jeanne’s eyes gradually dissipated; she nodded: "As His Excellency said, the trade is worthwhile.

Besides what His Excellency just mentioned, dispatch one corps from the Eastern army to mislead them; don’t let them easily reinforce Fat Cow Castle."

Horn nodded slightly: "Tell Laka to hold Wolfbridge County; once we advance towards Fat Cow Castle, the enemy in Wolfbridge County will naturally retreat without a fight.

As for Rudilo, once he recovers, send him to the training camp as an instructor for two years, let him temper his character."

"Yes, Your Excellency!"

......

Meanwhile, the vampire’s temporary camp outside Wolfbridge County was in a state of revelry.

Scarlet tents spread out like a sea; bonfires blazed, the aroma of roasted human ribs mixed with the blood-scent of champagne filled the entire camp.

The vampires raised their cups, loudly chatting and laughing, celebrating the surprise success of the Wolfbridge County raid.

"Master Samuji is wise! This combination of deception will surely trick the Holy Alliance’s Eastern task forces into coming!" A vampire noble raised his glass, his face full of drunkenness. "Then we’ll counterattack Bacon Castle; under our superior numbers, we’ll sweep away the Restoration Army in one blow."

Stroking his bald head, Samuji laughed triumphantly, see? What strategic trick? Not difficult at all.

Just like he would hunt wild boars, first pretend to approach, draw away the sow, and snare all the piglets.

It’s true, their supply stables weren’t even extended to Wolfbridge County; this attack couldn’t be sustained.

But the Holy Alliance doesn’t know, and they certainly don’t know the Royal Court’s real target isn’t even Wolfbridge County either.

Seeing their attack on Wolfbridge County, they’ll surely assume that’s the Royal Court’s direction.

If so, they will definitely send large forces to support.

But it’s not the case; Shattered Stone Plain is still their objective.

Feign reality and reverse; reality is feigned, tsk, he’s truly a genius tactician!

After reveling for a moment, he raised his blood wine and drank it all: "It’s all trivial! Once the Holy Alliance reinforcements arrive, we’ll give them a surprise, vanish instantly, and by then, His Majesty Serafe will surely reward us greatly!"

"Truly worthy of Master Samuji..."

Amid praises, Samuji drank a few more mouthfuls, ready to eat the roast meat, but spotted Lakunio sitting alone in the corner.

He pondered for a moment, a grim smile on his lips.

Casually calling over a blood servant, after whispering a few words, he stood still, waiting to enjoy the drama.

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