Chapter 1077: Chapter 257: War Without Smoke (Part 2)
It’s worth mentioning that Brand’s own ’Rock Garuru Beasts’, with several hundred heads at Silver Rank, are also a hidden, formidable force.
And below Silver, the Red Copper Dragon Mercenary Group is the main force close to silver, with a large number of Black Iron Peak solidly forming the backbone of mid and lower level officers. Further down are Yulier, old dwarf Odem, Wind Spirit Pseudo Dragon, Cave Dwellers, and Shadow Beast. Even the supportive figure Alchemist Tama recently has acquired Black Iron Rank strength. Except for a few who are merely there for show or pure civil officials, like Romantic and Antitina, Brand’s subordinates are almost overflowing with talent.
The only shortcoming is the lack of the highest tier combat power. On the Princess side, at least Bujia and Liwu have achieved Elemental Enlightenment, and the Kolcova Royal Family’s hidden Elemental Enlightenment combat power inherited over hundreds of years surely doesn’t stop there. As for the Duke’s side, on the surface, Anlek has two house servants with Elemental Enlightenment; the Northern Duke’s Alliance Army has three, and additionally Viero has one, Karasu has two (including one Wizard). Compared to these forces, Brand’s top-tier combat power is a bit lacking.
Except for Gray Sword Saint, but Gray Sword Saint Mephisto ultimately isn’t considered as part of his group.
If Brand wants to win in Elemental Level battles, the only method he can think of is the Golden Radiance Battle Banner. Although it has many restrictions, as long as it’s planted on the field, at least he possesses the strength to contend with other Dukes in Erune.
At this moment, the scene has quieted down from the previous commotion, everyone is present, and all eyes are directed towards this spot, waiting to see what this excessively young Lord suddenly gathered them here to say. It is then that Brand comes back to reality from his thoughts, and his gaze slowly sweeps across the venue, his thoughts becoming clear again in just a brief instant.
"Let’s talk about the recent events first." Brand initially focuses his attention on Antitina.
What he wants to speak about next involves the affairs concerning Ambeser, though the time is not yet ripe; preparation is needed. This matter is about the future of his entire group and Territory. Brand thinks it’s time to convey his ideas to those who follow him. What exactly is the future of Erune? He doesn’t know how many people will agree, but after a period of subtle influence, Brand wants to see the outcome.
Just how many share his vision and how many want to save this ancient Kingdom that once inscribed glory on its banner.
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’My sword points forward, the first generation of nobles in Erune pursue ancient glory, progressing along the path of the Ancient Sage.’
—— Former King Eck
(PS: I stopped for two days to sort out thoughts about Ambeser. Brand is definitely going to Ambeser to change history, because this is the goal he’s prepared for all along and he believes this is his purpose. However, combating the massive inertia of history and destiny alone, making a single decision is easy; the difficulty lies in bearing the ensuing pressure and responsibility of change. This is what Brand as a man has to consider.
The decaying Kingdom is collapsing in a relentless momentum; can Brand protect everything he wishes to guard beneath this collapse, and then establish a new Erune from the ruins? I hope to experience this future entirely different from the past with him.) (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to go to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
