Chapter 2592: 1428: Listening and Decision-Making (Part 2)

Capítulo 2592: Chapter 1428: Listening and Decision-Making (Part 2)

Upon hearing this, Leo Ray slightly nodded.

The Rainforest Fortress Alliance mentioned by Hanel Tree is one of the alliance forces increasing troops on our side of the boundary, mainly connected to the territories of the Dragonborn and Flower Fairy.

The incident at the Forest Fortress is located on the boundary line between us and them, meaning the Rainforest Fortress Alliance is indeed the most suspicious.

“What the Troll Clan Chief said is correct, it is also our viewpoint.”

Nal nodded heavily, a trace of anger began to appear on the dragon’s face: “Around the path where Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Highness Prince went missing, all we found were fresh centaur tracks!”

“As a member of the Rainforest Fortress Alliance, the centaurs are already formidable, enough to compete with the Flower Fairy. With the cooperation of other strong members of the Rainforest Fortress Alliance, achieving all this is indeed easy.”

Fanny still furrowed Melody Lyon, then continued: “But as Hanel Tree just summarized, this is an extremely meticulous plan. If the attackers were truly the Forest Fortress Alliance, why would they leave such obvious footprints?”

“This indeed defies common sense.”

Broy rubbed his chin, his brow furrowed just as tightly, saying: “Is it possible that the Desert Alliance is the real attacker? They left such obvious footprints to frame the Rainforest Fortress Alliance?”

Leo Ray continued to listen attentively to everyone’s words, not in a hurry to express his opinion.

The Desert Alliance mentioned by Broy, like the Rainforest Fortress Alliance, is another neighboring alliance force, primarily bordering the territories of the Trolls and Minotaurs, and is the last of the two forces increasing troops.

“This possibility cannot be ignored and fits the current situation.”

An approving smile appeared on Shuert’s aging face as he agreed: “I also believe the attacker is the Desert Alliance.”

“But getting back to the point, whether it’s the Forest Fortress Alliance or the Desert Alliance, why would they target the Dragonborn Queen and the Winged Prince?”

Bruno was evidently still unclear about the current situation, with confusion all over his cow face.

“The answer is actually quite simple; it’s to incite conflict between us and one of them.”

Leo Ray finally spoke slowly, responding: “Once we have an all-out war with one of these forces, the other will naturally benefit from it, which is the basis of Broy’s earlier speculation.”

“What Your Majesty of the Humans said is correct. For over a thousand years, the Forest Fortress Alliance and the Desert Alliance have been at odds, with frequent disputes, which is widely known.”

Hanel Tree nodded heavily, agreeing: “Thus, the answer speaks for itself.”

“Completely understood. So, Nal, General, and Lord Troll Clan Chief think the Forest Fortress Alliance is the attacker because the footprints could very well have been left intentionally by them, using reverse psychology to refocus our suspicion on the Desert Alliance?”

Bruno nodded, enlightened: “It seems indeed that both the Forest Fortress Alliance and the Desert Alliance have the corresponding motives!”

“So who really is the mastermind behind it all?”

Ariel Watson evidently also fully comprehended the situation, her eyebrows furrowing.

“We don’t know the answer yet.”

Leo Ray took over, first looking at the anxious Nal and other Dragonborn commanders: “Since their target isn’t Dana and Davis or others themselves, and there are no signs of battle or bodies, they shouldn’t be in danger. It’s the only thing we can confirm at present.”

Upon hearing Leo Ray’s words, Nal and the others nodded repeatedly, noticeably relieved from their anxiety and urgency etched on their dragon faces.

“But regardless, we must find them quickly and make the mastermind pay a price they cannot afford.”

Leo Ray’s gaze was firm, he spoke again.

Truth be told, Leo Ray knew very well that the missing strong figures on our side were not only Dana and Davis but also a middle team of Imperial Guards. Even if the attackers spared Dana and others, the soldiers of the Imperial Guards likely faced dire consequences.

His words to Nal and the others were mostly a comfort.

Besides, there’s one more thing he cares deeply about.

The simultaneous increase in troops by the Rainforest Fortress Alliance and the Desert Alliance seems suspicious. Even if one intends to incite conflict between us and the other, they wouldn’t increase troops simultaneously without reason.

Only by finding this answer can we identify the true mastermind.

“Your Majesty of the Humans, what should we do next?”

Nal’s dragon face still showed a hint of urgency, asking again.

“Since someone attacked our people, intending to manipulate us, we won’t act as before. We must show our stance.”

Leo Ray rose from his seat without hesitation, commanding: “All the armies immediately gather, transported by Ice Stone City, and head to major boundary areas fully prepared for potential warfare. Once the mastermind is confirmed, they will face dire consequences.”

After speaking, Leo Ray changed the topic, adding: “However, we also cannot fall into their trap. Before discovering the mastermind, we need not enter their territories voluntarily. But if any come to invade, trying to covet our territory, we should fight to the death, allowing no retreat.”

“Understood, Your Majesty of the Humans!”

Everyone saluted, speaking in unison.

Seeing everyone filled with battle spirit, Leo Ray took out the sand table, starting detailed deployment.

The Dragonborn, Flower Fairy, Trolls, and Minotaurs, already at the border, will gather at their respective fortress boundaries. The Dwarf Elf, Wood Fairy, and Treant behind them will also move into front fortresses, while the Human Clan army waits in Ice Stone City as a mobile force.

Currently, although the Human Clan’s Tier 4 Legion is still upgrading, the Tier 3 Soldiers need a process to reach the Tier 4 threshold, but the Tier 3 Legion has successfully reached 50 units, matching any Outer Region forces in overall strength.

After completing all deployments, Shuert again saluted, asking: “Your Majesty of the Humans, how should we find the mastermind?”

After Shuert’s words, everyone else was full of confusion, focusing their gaze.

Given that the two alliance forces have long been at war, with highly developed defenses, it’s obviously very difficult for us to investigate their territories, let alone meet core members, as their defensive measures cannot be challenged by even the opposing second-tier powers.

Among everyone, even those connected to the opposing territories like Fanny, Hanel Tree, and Bruno all showed a helpless look.

Even they have little interaction with these alliance forces, or more accurately, the much stronger opposition disdains communication.

“It’s simple, just directly negotiate with the Rainforest Fortress Alliance and the Desert Alliance leaders. Bringing both sides together easily exposes the mastermind’s flaw.”

Leo Ray smiled calmly, responding without surprise.

“But Lord, the opposition doesn’t have close connections with us, their leaders are unlikely to meet casually. Otherwise, they wouldn’t choose to increase troops straightforwardly. Moreover, the two sides are innately incompatible, even if they agree to meet us; we can’t possibly bring them together.”

Ariel Watson’s fair face showed a trace of doubt, asked: “How exactly can this be achieved?”

Upon hearing, everyone else was equally bewildered; achieving this is indeed impossible.

“The wise have their ways.”

Seeing everyone’s confused expressions, Leo Ray remained calm, mysteriously smiled.