Chapter 129 - The War for Pameres Kingdom(1)

"I need... 800 Soldiers ready for the battle of Pameres Kingdom."

Exclaimed Xakro ill.u.s.tratio lll as he banged on the arm support of his throne.

"Sire. With all due respect, we can't risk weakening our Capital. We only have 1500 Soldiers/Guards. If anyone choose to attack Crutal Kingdom, we would face great losses. Not to mention the Soldiers you will lose fighting for Pameres Kingdom. These were your own words before."

Exclaimed Aaron pointing out the severity of this plan.

"Indeed... they were. But if i allow... this revolution to grow, more and... more Kingdoms under our... influence will revolt. If one ill.u.s.tratian King... revolted, what would stop the... second or the third?"

Although the plan desperate, King Xakro has a point. What King wouldn't take the opportunity to take more for himself if he got the Chance?

"But what if the Snow Ignites attack? Even if we reclaim Pameres Kingdom, will it be wise to just keep weakening the military? We already converted nearly 600 Guards into workers."

Aaron paused for a bit and shortly added

On top of all that, the Electus is roaming free. It wouldn't be a surprise if we lose this battle."

Remembering how Eric killed over 900 people, he saw for himself how capable and dangerous a 15 year old kid was towards an entire damn Kingdom.

"Do not... question my decisions Aaron."

Said Xakro ill.u.s.tratio lll as he stopped mid sentence like usual due to the neck injuries he has, causing him trouble to breathe. These are the injuries his Father and Grand Father carried due to the Curse as well.

"That's not what you are... hired for."

"As you command Sire. When shall they depart?"

"Tomorrow but, which... would be the fastest way to reach... Pameres Kingdom?"

"By entering the clear lands. But of course, that would mean the troops will first need to go around 100km through a branch of the dense forest in order for them to reach the clear lands.

Luckily the old road made from people who constantly transported material using the forest as a shortcut, should prove useful to the soldiers."

Explained Aaron, the King's assistant lost in his own explaining as he went through everything in detail.

"How long will it... take to reach Pameres Kingdom Aaron?"

Said King Zar impatiently.

"Considering Pameres Kingdom being 900km away, if all 800 Soldiers travel with horses, they will be there in 4 weeks at max. But if they are all on foot..."

"Yes?"

"It would take up to 10, maybe 12 weeks. The Kingdom is on the edge of the Continent after all. But the troops can find hospitality at other Kingdoms in the Clear Lands. Such as RedClay Kingdom, Gravel Kingdom, Dragon's Flame Kingdom, Green Kingom or Silver Kingdom which are based in the Clear Lands since we nearly don't have 800 Horses."

"That. Would just slow... down their progress. The two Kingdoms aren't just... connected to the main road."

"Indeed Sire but it will respectfully prevent for their overall morale to drop below 0. And may I suggest upper class knights such as Cavalry. They will raise the morale of the army if there were 100 of them."

Said Aaron doing his best to filter out King Xakro's poorly thought out plan.

"It shall be how you... recommend then. We will equip all 800 with enough... food, water and camping equipment... for their entire trip. They can also feel free... to stop at any of the two Kingdoms to rest and... under my orders, those two Kingdoms... have no choice but to provide."

Explained Xakro with a calmed colder tone as he struggled to finish the sentence due to his breathing problems. His breath keeps getting shorter by the day and Aaron sure noticed it.

"Wisest idea Sir. At this rate we will take Pameres Kingdom with minimal losses. But what about your son, King Zar..."

"They shall Kill him on the spot!"

Yelled Xakro in a cold determined tone.

"As you command Sire."

Aaron walked out right away in order to Organize this whole attack.

The first thing he would need to doo, is go to the training yard and order for the Guard Commanders of every 100 Guard Platoon, to get ready. Considering that King Xakro ill.u.s.tratio lll ordered for 800 Guards/Soldiers to attack Pameres Kingdom, there would be 4 Guard Commanders. And since the amount exceeds over 500, a War General needs to be brought along.

War Generals are the most paid people, second to the King. They earn a stunning Salary of 700 Gold Coins a month even if they host 1 battle in a year or none at all.

They aren't easily affordable by any Kingdom and on top of all that, it is extremely hard to meet the standards of a War General.

Even if one could, they would be risking their neck in each battle.

Well it is not like they fight in a battle, but they manage the whole thing. And if the army under the War  General's Guidance fails to bring victory, the War General carries responsibility of the failure and would be executed in the town square in front of everyone. Which is why it is so hard to simply find War Generals. They aren't even needed in half of the battles happening in Ignis, but when over 500 Soldiers are going into war, a superior mind needs to be there to think for all of the 500 or above instead of them just running around like wild animals.

Crutal Kingdom has 3 War Generals. Respectfully 1 for each 500 Guard Platoon. And since Crutal Kingdom has around 1,500 Guards/Soldiers it is reasonable that there are 3 War Generals.

"My King. Aaron passed me down your message. You called for me?"

"Yes Chan. Are you ready to get that Ghost Branch?"