69novels Chapter 418 Trouble Concentration
Chapter 418 Trouble Concentration
Chapter 418 Trouble Concentration
In the permafrost continent, late autumn and early winter are always difficult to distinguish.
The difference between cold and hot is still obvious, but how exactly do you distinguish between cold and even colder?
At least Chris doesn't have that ability.
But he felt that his fate, like the seasons, was gradually turning into a harsh winter.
Fate is either cyclical or ascending.
Once caught in a cycle, it must be broken in time.
Chris has become acutely aware that his fate is once again rapidly spiraling into a new cycle.
Damn it, why does fate always plummet after reaching its peak?
He was trying so hard to maintain the status quo, and he had no other indulgences besides food and women.
He never took pleasure in killing, nor would he mock others for no reason.
Now, he rarely even lies.
As a king, there is indeed no need to use lies.
However, fate always seems to take unexpected turns for Chris.
The enemy retaliated, and within a month they had captured several cities from his hands.
Indeed, on the frozen continent where witchcraft is revered, cities do not have high walls, making them easy to conquer but equally difficult to defend.
However, Chris sent troops to resist, but they still could not withstand the enemy's offensive.
Einar apologized to Chris and explained the reason.
It turns out that the attackers were a combined force from the Eastern and Southern communities.
In later battles, scouts even spotted the flags of the northern community.
In other words, Chris may have been besieged by a three-pronged attack.
This situation is simply unimaginable on the permafrost continent.
It's important to understand that although there is a government on this continent, its management is extremely loose. This is determined by the customs of this icy land. Even the elders admire extraordinary power and devote themselves to research rather than managing the government. Only a pragmatic person like Chris understands how valuable power is.
However, the fact that these three regimes have joined forces indicates that they must have reached a consensus on some point.
What prompted them to cooperate?
Moreover, judging from the number of troops they sent, they intend to annihilate Chris's central community!
According to Einar's report, his wizard army was defeated because there were also a large number of wizards among the enemy.
Chris has been thinking about this question these days: Where did the enemy find so many wizards?
He used a magic potion to artificially create a wizard.
Of course, the potion has side effects, but it's still a few years away from exploding.
Chris didn't believe that anyone else had the potion recipe.
In other words, the enemy's army of wizards are native wizards!
However, even on the frozen continent, the number of wizards born naturally is limited.
Apart from Chris's Central Community, the combined wizards of the other three communities could not possibly match Chris's wizard army.
However, the truth is quite the opposite.
This suggests that those wizards were not soldiers.
Instead, it was the free wizards scattered throughout the continent—those wizards who should have been focused on their research, disregarding facts and politics—who had now united to join forces with the three major communities to besiege Chris's central community.
Chris does have a large number of wizards at his disposal, but in terms of individual strength, they are definitely no match for those native wizards who have accumulated experience over the years.
Magic potions can trigger extraordinary talents within humans.
But they could neither teach them witchcraft nor impart experience to them.
In actual combat, without an absolute numerical advantage, Chris couldn't think of any way to win.
But the question is, why was that team able to exist?
Chris couldn't understand it at all.
What made those wizards willing to gather together and cooperate with the three communities?
Chris felt this problem was crucial; his troops were facing an unprecedented crisis, and he needed to understand it in order to find a solution.
Chris used to hate the cold of the permafrost continent, but now he longs for the arrival of winter.
The harsh winter, which had previously hindered Chris's central community from expanding outwards, has now unexpectedly slowed the enemy's offensive.
But winter will pass and spring will come. When spring ends, the enemy will have to launch a general offensive.
In order to better prepare, Chris was determined to make thorough preparations beforehand.
This is a question about wizards, but Ennar is currently on the front lines, trying to take the square from the central community without any effort, in case the enemy launches a surprise attack.
Therefore, Chris had to consult others. Fortunately, his herald remained in Saddle Square.
Chris still didn't like this man who was always quoting classical texts.
However, Chris also had to admit that Marshall was indeed outstanding in some aspects.
The people at the Herald Academy are probably all snobs; they must have sent their best people to assist Chris, the king of a nation.
It was also with Marshall's hint that Chris solved the riddle given to him by Greta's apostle.
At this moment, Marshall had already accepted the summons and arrived at Chris's bedroom.
Chris asked, "Why did those wizards help those three squares?"
Marshall shook his head: "We lack clues now, and we have focused on killing but neglected intelligence and have not sent out any spies, so it will not be easy to get answers at this time."
This is indeed true. Chris had previously believed that with his wizard army, he would be able to roam freely across this continent without any need for investigation; he could simply push forward.
Chris regrets his actions, but a king must never admit his mistake.
He continued, "So, what's your guess?..."
Marshall thought for a moment: "According to history, a similar event occurred once before on the frozen continent, where wizards and the government joined forces."
"That damn history again," Chris muttered to himself. But it seemed that the only thing he could do now was try to find some clues in history.
"Go on."
"Grellala is known as the 'Witch of Calamity' because she created calamities. To prevent the world from spiraling out of control, the entire continent had to unite to suppress Grellala." Hearing this name, Chris's heart tightened.
He knew that history, and the current situation was indeed very similar to that time.
Even Chris's community was able to rise up thanks to Grellara's relics and her apostles. Could it be that this enemy was also there to prevent the number of wizards from getting out of control?
If that's the case, then they've come here to remove the magic potion!
Chris gradually realized that if this was true, it proved that they were afraid of the potion!
To defeat them, we must use magic potions!
According to the apostle, the quality of the potions Chris makes has even surpassed that of Grellara.
Chris only needs one last special ingredient to create the perfect potion!
Thinking about this, Chris asked:
"How's it going with the task I asked you to send people to find the Spring of the Dead?"
Based on the clues already gathered, Chris believes that the water of the Dead Spring is that last ingredient!
Marshall replied, "We've already sent people, but it's estimated that they'll have to go to the Far East to get the spring water. And the round trip between those two places will take at least three months."
"Starting from the Dark Sea is the shortcut," Chris advised.
"Indeed, but the gloomy sea is very dangerous, and with winter approaching, there is a risk that the ships will not be able to return. Therefore, I sent people to set off simultaneously along two routes."
It's a wise move; even Chris would never put all his eggs in one basket.
Some time has passed since then, and Chris thinks that if all goes well, he might be able to get the last material before winter ends!
Just then, Marshall said again:
"However, elders, our community is currently facing a major hidden danger."
Chris frowned slightly upon hearing this:
"explain."
"As you know, in order to support the war effort at the front and to pay for the enormous military expenses and supplies, we have been borrowing money from nobles overseas. And the high interest rates may cause the community's finances to collapse."
"But if we break the contract and the central community loses its credibility, no one will be willing to trade with us anymore. Those deceived nobles might even turn against us and support other communities in retaliation."
Hearing Marshall's description and seeing his troubled expression...
Chris understood that this problem was urgent.
In fact, Chris was also very clear about this issue.
He spent his whole life striving for money, so of course he understood its importance.
The issue of interest has always existed; however, Chris could previously pay the interest through war plunder.
However, he is currently facing a counterattack and has nowhere to plunder. Damn it, all the troubles are erupting at once!