Chapter 81  

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Chapter 81   . One step faster

‘Starting a war right now…’

“Why do you think that?”

“We won’t make it pass the winter’

“Milord, the scale of our farmland is small . Even if we do harvest by this winter it would be very bad for us . Sir Timothy and I have concluded that more than 1,200 people will live up to late winter, and when winter comes, the other 300 will die from hunger . ”

This was something that Kang Chul-in had already known .

At present the Laputa territory had received 756 people(256 men/500 women) from the Tempaman Territory, and the population increased by more than half . This was why it was impossible to go through winter with their crop yields . So Kang Chul-in wasn’t trying to raise an army right after harvest .

“Must it be right now?”

“Yes, it is best to do it today”

“The reason is?”

“The problem of food shortages is the same now and after harvest . So why not plunder the farmland of the enemy early and procure the scarce food quickly?”

What Kwak-jung was suggesting was an extreme way .

Invading the enemy-> plundering food -> feeding the army with the plundered food -> moving the remaining food to the territory . This was an easy concept .

…but it was easier said than done .

This strategy was simple, but also very difficult to pull off .

“So, do you have any plans?”

Kang Chul-In did not ignore Kwak-jung’s opinion . He knew that there was a reason for Kwak-Jung to suggest this sort of method .

“Of course, milord . ”

Kwak-Jung smiled coldly .

“And what is it?”

“The Laputa territory will use you, milord, to win in this war . ”

Although some Lords might feel uncomfortable if their subordinate said that they would use them to win, Kang Chul-In instead had a satisfied smile on his face .

‘It seems like he has worked out how Pangaea works . ’

“Use me?”

“Yes . ”

“Explain?”

“Huh?”

“I want to know why you decided to use your brain, and decided that I was the best way to win the war . ”

“W-Well…”Kwak Jung seemed to be ashamed of himself, and tried to avoid explaining it to Kang Chul-In himself .

“Well, speak . Or do you want to get some mental edu…”

Kang Chul-in tried to refer to “mental education” .

“Oh no, milord!”

Kwak-jung was surprised .

“Hmm, okay … I’ll tell you . ”

Kwak Jung’s face was red .

“This is neither the middle, nor the modern ages of Earth . Here, you will only lose blood if you try using the tactics normally used back there . ”

“And the reason for that is?”

“Because of people like you, milord . ”

Kwak Jung pinpointed the point .

“A strong monarch, a strong adventurer, is like a strategic weapon . What can a flock of poor lambs do if you unleash a lion upon them?”

Indeed, Kang Chul-in was right . Kwak-Jung had understood how Pangaea worked within a few days .

“You are right . ”

Kang Chul-In nodded his head .

“So, how do you plan to use me?”

“Foremost is Lucia, Lieutenant James, Captain Michael, Chief Sorcerer Nilus . These 4 will be the ones that go up and beat them up…not . I mean—-”

“General . ”

“… Yes, four generals take charge . ” Although he could buy people, items, and weapons with gold, he couldn’t buy food with gold . magic

And thanks to this, taking other people’s territories was something that was absolutely important and vital to all the fights in Pangaea .

Three days later .

While putting his army on hold and using cosmic force, he scouted the nearby area . As a result, he could see that there was another territory around 50km eastward of Laputa, with a farm there . It was decided . This would be the first target .

“Podolski, are you proficient with a bow?”

Along with the White Lion Knights, he would bring Podolski with him, to go scout their enemy territory .

“Well, although I’m no Hou Yi (godly archer in chinese mythology), I have to say I am pretty decent in using one . ”

It seemed that Podolski was capable with all types of weapons, being the ‘perfect’ human that he was .

“Well, follow me . ”

“Yes, milord . But… a bow? Are we going to go hunting?”

“I’m planning to shoot some Scouting Hawks down if I see them .

“Oh…”

Scouting Hawks were quite annoying, due to the fact that they could not be touched by any close combat style weapons . That was why despite the fact that Kang Chul-In himself also knew how to use a bow, he had brought someone else that could also use mana with the bow efficiently .

“Yes sir . I will follow you . ”

Sometimes, there were battles that started coincidentally, and without any plan .

That was the same with Kang Chul-In’s battle right now .

While going scouting in enemy territory along with his White Lion Knights, Kang Chul-In met the opposing territory’s scouts due to pure coincidence, the reason being that the time that they had gone to scout overlapped .

“Who is it! State who you are immediately!”

The enemy’s captain shouted boldly, along with his 200 or so soldiers standing next to them .

“I am the Lord of the Laputa territory, Kang Chul-In . ”

“The Laputa Territory? Laputa… isn’t that the territory located within the westernmost area of this region? What is someone near the western borders doing here in OUR territory?”

“Scouting . ”

Kang Chul-In answered boldly .

“Scouting?”

The captain snorted as if his reply was ridiculous .

“So a Lord has just brought a measly knight squadron along with him to come ‘scout’? Deep into our territory nonetheless?”

“What, am I not allowed to?”

Kang Chul-In retorted .

“How dare you!!”

The enemy captain tried to snarl at them, but…

THWAK!

Blood splattered everywhere .

“C-C-Captain?!”

“CAPTAIN!!!”

Looking at their Captain’s head that was separated from his body, the enemy forces were all petrified from fear .

Thump .

Roll… .

And their captain’s head just rolled on the floor, lifelessly .

‘Sigh, what bad luck . ’

Kang Chul-In’s expression, who had just killed the enemy’s captain wasn’t great . He was planning on launching a sneak attack on the enemy after scouting the enemy territory, but since he had met the enemy on the way there, there was no way past this .

‘Well, I guess we’ll just have to…”

“KILL THEM ALL!” Kang Chul-In said, steeling his heart .

“How dare you do that to our Captain!”

Kang Chul-In stared at the enemy soldiers who were rushing in without consequence for their lives, enraged by the death of their Captain .

A battle of 32 against 200 .

In terms of numbers, the enemy forces were far more superior .

“Kill them all . ”

Kang Chul-In once again ordered the White Lion Knights, as well as Podolski . And…

“Go . ”

He used the Epic Item: Owner of the Ghosts .

SWISH!!

Along with some black, ominous looking wind currents appearing out of nowhere…

Spectre Knights that were of Level 40 showed themselves .