Chapter 195 - Arsenal

"I suggest that we go ahead and attack the Army in front of us. It is clear where they are going! There is no other Kingdom in sight for exactly 100 Kilometers." Eric was already able to figure out that particular fact, this Army's target to be more exact. And he doesn't just want to sit by complaining about their weak Arsenal when Pameres Kingdom is a few days away from being invaded.

King Xakro ill.u.s.tratio lll was actually dumb enough to send hundreds of Soldiers to conquer Pameres Kingdom even after considering the large millitary shortage the entire Continent faced because of the Snow Ignites, this is a terrible move and would greatly weaken bis own Alliance primarily if he lost. For what? Ego games!

Another point is that Bale Town was able to finally prosper because most of the ill.u.s.traian Guards were sent on another unspecified Domain, it is easy to put two and two together and figure out why a bigger domain needed those Guards. Well it is because the ones of upper Skill went towards Maleemia for from the looks of it, to never return. Whatever the Snow Ignites are using be it Demonite power or anything else, it is working over time.

"No. It is too risky, it doesn't matter if you can Control Fire. They can shoot you down!" Reminded Ada, almost to the point of finally giving Eric a strong loving smack on the back of his head. She wants the boy safe, she doesn't want to send him to his own grave at this young age. Especially after she figured out that she feels a bit tingly inside when looking at him eye to eye. Of course, full eye contact with Eric didn't become possible yet because he tends to get shy easily, but it proves one point at least. She doesn't want to lose him.

Mogranius however, was not all caught up about who Ada and Aatë are and what intends they have. So he spit out a mouthful of delicious Black Tea and yelled. "What! You told them that you can Control Fire? All of Silver Kingdom will be by our doorstep!"

"I..." Tried Eric to explain, but was interrupted by Aatë who took charge of the Conversation in a blink. She isn't used to behaving like this but some comfortability lines have to be crossed once in a while, especially when assuring loyalty in such a sensitive case.

"Not necessarily. I don't stand in Unity with the ill.u.s.tratian Alliance, they killed my Ignite Husband." She was swift with the explanation so she and her daughter don't have to go through a small wave of tears again. She explained it in order to get that part over with, so Mogranius wouldn't give her suspicious looks and be secretive with his wordplay too.

"Oh I'm sorry for your loss. May we continue with the plan in that case." Mogranius was genuinely sorry about her loss and how he accidentally brought such a topic up again, he didn't want to ask more questions since Eric and even Commander Alia seem to be trusting these two ill.u.s.tratian ladies completely. But he had to secure they won't get in more trouble than they already are, he isn't sorry about trying to keep everyone (And his self maybe a little bit too.) Safe.

"I'm with Eric on this one, we should charge at them and soon!" Stated Commander Alia partially bravely but mostly because she has a small plan. Noticing how everyone turned their attention towards her, with their eyes opened in shock. Simply because the two Ignites for example aren't used to such bold behaviour coming from her but are used to reasonable actions instead. As for the two ill.u.s.tratian ladies, they just see her as crazy. "Well I don't mean just randomly attack them. We need a plan. Maybe attack them when they are asleep? They will be off Guard at that moment."

"Attack 500 people with 10 Guards?" Aatë reminded them about that particular fact that these people aren't taking it into consideration at all from the looks of it. She doesn't want to push their motivation underground but they aren't qualified to take on Hundreds of Soldiers and win, she is being very realistic. Odd to find such a bright mind on a 14 year old but it sure is proving useful in some aspects.

"This little lady is right." Complimented Mogranius surprisingly! They all expected him to be on the first line of attack. But no, he is being reasonable instead to leave everyone at shock! "It is too much of a risk to take on the entire Army but maybe you are onto something with this night attack thing."

At the thought that they will attack this Army, Eric got a wide smile on his face and assured. "I'm listening." He felt more than ready to attack even after considering the circ.u.mstances. The ill.u.s.tratian Alliance killed his mother, he doesn't want to allow any more families to suffer the same fate.

"Look we still can't take on the entire Army, but what if we weaken their Arsenal?" The fun part here is, that an Arsenal can be weakened with more than one way, more than just going on a killing spree. Seeing that everyone was quiet, listening for a further explanation. He dared to continue. "Pameres Kingdom is their target clearly, we can't let those people suffer defeat after they contributed so much to us Ignites and ill.u.s.tratios who don't stand with the ill.u.s.tratian Alliance too. But the point is, Pameres Kingdom is 100 Kilometers away. A week's worth of Travel, for an Army it likely takes longer." Feeling that most got bored a bit because of these listed statistics and attempted motivational speaking, he got to the fun part. "What if they arrive at Pameres Kingdom, hungry, thirsty and tired?"

"Aaaa... I see where you are going with this, we should destroy their food supply!" Complimented Commander Alia, who was the only one able to catch up so far. Aatë caught up as well but she failed to reveal it by word, she prefers to be quiet and listen. As for the Kids, half of their  focus was on the fact that they didn't let go of each other's hand yet.

But hearing out Commander Alia's expression, Ada got wildly concerned and clenched on Eric's hand. "That's more dangerous than attacking them! How can you possibly sneak in and destroy their food supply?" She keeps trying to bring them back to reality, she doesn't tend to be negative she just wants them to be absolutely safe.

"Oh I think I can manage to do that." Reassured Mogranius with a lot of self confidence, fairly over done too. I would be able to describe how c.o.c.ky his facial expression is, but he is currently invisible to prove his well shaped plan more plausible. The only thing visible about him, is the tea cup he was holding. Odd how he managed to become invisible without the required pose, furthermore the Fire doesn't provide enough Smoke to do it this quickly. I guess he is used to messing with people like this.

"Oh right. The invisibility spell. My dad used to do that a lot, he tripped many ill.u.s.tratios hahaha!" Well at least that's a good memory she has from her father, Mogranius felt heart warmed to remind this child of it to the point of making her laugh.

Even though they didn't express it, everyone was pissed off that the ill.u.s.tratios killed her father who even was a Fire Controller too based on these partial descriptions. A Fire Controller's value increased tremendously over the years the more rare they became. But getting back to the point, Mogranius reappeared but not where he was previously seated. He reappeared near the Teapot. "This is amazing Black Tea." Taking a sip after he filled his Silver Cup, he continued with his plan. "I will go destroy their food supply, it is best that I go alone. But we also will do an official attack after it!"

"Uuu this is the fun part!" Added Eric as he sipped his tea in anticipation.

"I don't like how dangerous this plan is for you Mogranius, but I suppose we have no choice." 25 Hundred people were at stake after all, their lives would return to being terrible if death isn't their fate from this attack. Commander Alia is worried, but there is little she can do. Someone needs to stop this Army, and if Mogranius feels capable than she has no right to stop him, we aren't talking just about one life here.

"But our attack will be short lasting. Once I escape from the Army in one piece, Eric will rise from his hiding spot and we will attack from above as much and as fast as we can when we pass by above their heads. It will only take out tens of them but they will be tens less we have to worry about." Sitting back on his seat after that brief explanation, he finished off the attack plan by pointing out. "After the attack you will fly to Pameres Kingdom and to Gaster Kingdom after. If you can't get the entire Platoon to Pameres Kingdom, at least get King Michael there. We need a Grandmaster in our Arsenal."

Eric was able to understand the plan entirely, but one thing got him  confused. "What about you?"

"I will go to BaleTown. There are 100 Guards there basing from how much Seer told me. If we attack them from three sides, it will be a lot more effective." An amazing plan formed here in this room even after considering their weak Arsenal, they have a mild chance of Victory if not more.

"Make it four sides. I have an idea too!"