Chapter 425 Gathering
For the first time in thousands of years, dark elves, wood elves, and high elves have all gathered together in the same place. They have the same objective, to finally defeat the Asgardians and rid of the new foreign enemy from the sky.
King Castian, Callan, Hanz, King Vizier, and Osgiliath had come back from their failed mission. Tristan didn't need to hear any reports, for King Castian's expression was enough to give the outcome away.
"Everyone is here, let's discuss the best way to deal with the invader" Tristan shouted.
This time, King Castian didn't reject. He agreed with Tristan, right now, the best course of action was to attack all the Asgardians, so he could obtain what he wanted – one of the Legacy.
They all followed Tristan, but only the leaders were invited.
A while later, they gathered in the Caerleon town hall where the chief orcs have waited since the war was over.
Karra, Ghrall, Scarr, and Uriel had just received some treatments from the wood elves. With a gaze full of respect, they bowed and welcomed the Monarch.
"We have gathered here to prepare for a counterattack," Tristan said. The others stared at him with a serious look.
"I believe that all of you were preparing your troops. Your strength will be crucial in ending this war. so I hope all of you are ready to give this everything you have. We all will fight side by side to slaughter them all."
Chiwiiik!
Chiwiiik!
The weaker orcs who were permitted to listen to the discussion all shouted in delight while slamming their feet onto the ground. They raised their weapons high, as if to show off their enthusiasm and share in Tristan's excitement.
Tristan then asked the elven leaders to confirm how many soldiers they have gathered to fight in a total war against the Asgardians for daring to invade a city in Arcadia.
He was given a quick rundown by the wood elf leaders – Queen Leena, King Haladar, and Prince Elroth. As they discussed before, the wood elves' forces have increased compared to before. After hearing about the threat, a lot more citizens decided to volunteer and fight for the elves' position in the world.
Kingdom of Vanyar, Kingdom of Mirkwood, Kingdom of Ithillien, and Kingdom of Forlorn have prepared ten thousand soldiers to fight. Those who participated in the defense of Arcadia were also ready to fight again, both for their race and to avenge their fallen comrades.
Meanwhile, the dark elves Illiana gathered were still furious after the death of their strongest elder. Their main objective right now is to kill the Full Moon Magus who killed the elders, along with their Space Knight underlings. Right now, compared to the Asgardians, they hated the Space Knights teh most.
"Eleven dark elf magus, 7000 dark elf soldiers, and 30000 Uruk have been waiting in the north, all ready to fight," Illiana said when she had the chance, and quickly added.
"Before we attack, I think it is better for us to wait for information from the spies I have gathered. Their information will be vital to secure our victory," Illiana explained, as she looked at the other leaders. Right now, this is the best strategy she could do.
The others whispered amongst each other, talking about the dark elf princess' suggestion. However, Tristan, who disagreed from the beginning, decided to cut in.
"We have no time to wait, we should attack swiftly," Tristan explained, "All I need is for the soldiers to attack the Asgardians as a distraction, while I will lead a team of the strongest elves magus to head toward the palace and kill their leaders and ended the battle"
Tristan was already consumed by rage. His head throbbed when he thought about his sister. He has no idea of her fate right now.
He could only hope they won't torture or kill her.
Then, Serene grabbed his hand and tried to calm him down.
Illiana decided to add while speaking slowly, "My Monarch, please listen to me… this war is not just about saving your sister or taking back the palace," Illiana looked at him and continued.
"I know, the space knights hate the elves and the Asgardians as well, and now, they are doing their best to make the Arcadia residents hate us. I believe that if you wish to rule as a monarch, it would be in our best interest to wage war in the name of the people."
The female dark elf continued looking at the other leader saying "we need to give a proper battle that sent the right message"
Tristan clenched his fist. He understood what Illiana meant, but in truth with his sister's life on the line, he had little care for the people.
However, one thing was right, he needed to calm down and not be reckless, if only for his sister's sake. Hence, he forced himself to calm down and listen to Illiana strategy.
"One.. no.. two more days and then we will attack. We could use the time to prepare weapons, armor, and the soldiers' morale for this war," Princess Illiana added.
Hearing the suggestion, Castian casually agreed. He had waited a thousand years to open the Bifrost Gate. Another day to guarantee their success would be a wise decision.
As Castian were the most respected elf here, everyone else immediately agreed.
"I agree."
"Let us wait"
Everyone had disagreed with him, and Tristan's heart beat faster both in fear and anger. His blood felt like it was boiling, and within seconds, his rage could no longer be contained.
He slammed the table until it broke into splinters and ended the meeting.
"This meeting is dismissed,"
The other elf leaders left the place as well.
His emotions were volatile right now, and there was nothing they could do.
Illiana decided to approach Serene and said.
"We will be facing a massive war soon, we need to put away our differences and think about our Monarch"
Serene was a little startled, but soon after, she nodded in agreement.
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