A Core Ship From The Start
Chapter 611 - Chapter 611 Chapter 452 Spread_1

Chapter 611: Chapter 452 Spread_1 Chapter 611: Chapter 452 Spread_1 When Duanmu Huai followed Kierdi to the plaza, he could see several dozens of ox carts parked, with a number of people dressed like adventurers nearby.

“These are what we caught during our patrol today.”

Kierdi reports very earnestly to Duanmu Huai.

“Today, we followed the patrol route and noticed a suspicious caravan intentionally taking the mountain path. We went up to investigate, but they attacked us. After defeating them, we found out they were slave traders, currently transporting slaves from the Helman to other places.”

“Hmm, well done.”

Duanmu Huai nodded, prohibiting slave trade is one of the doctrines of the Tribunal. Disregarding the various dangers that might come with slave trading, even slaves themselves could pose potential threats — after all, you can’t be sure whether these slaves will be forced to do heavy labor, become prostitutes, or be offered as sacrifices to some Evil God.

Of course, based on the Tribunal’s experience, the latter accounts for the majority of the demand. If you come across slave transport while traveling through the stars, there is a high probability that you will encounter one or even several cults worshiping the Evil God…

By the way, under Duanmu Huai’s leadership, Seth and Lisas have already classified slave trading as illegal and have begun widespread crackdowns. This is normal. Seth currently needs to recover his power, of course, he can’t allow his citizens to be sold. As for Lisas… Hmm, even if Duanmu Huai wanted Leia to give him the country, she probably wouldn’t hesitate.

“Take some of the leaders and interrogate them, and check on the buyers.”

“Understood.”

Duanmu Huai casually gave an order, then walked over to the ox carts. At this moment, the slaves had already exited the cart, both males, and females. They huddled together shivering, looking uneasily at the surrounding soldiers and Night Guards.

This was also normal. After all, they were just captured and then brought here, coupled with horrifying soldiers all around, feeling uneasy was nothing strange.

“Ah, Sir Knight!”

Spotting Duanmu Huai, Lorena, who was registering for these refugees, hurriedly came over.

“How are things?”

“Yes, they were all slaves captured by slave traders in Helman, some children were even sold…”

Upon saying this, Lorena’s expression darkened. After all, such a thing did not happen in the Holy City.

“Ask them about their plans. Those who want to go home can leave, if they need travel expense then take it directly from the slave traders—-anyway, they won’t need it anymore.”

“Yes.”

Lorena nodded, then turned back to the group of slaves, said a few words to them. Following, cheers of excitement could be heard from the slaves, many people even hugged each other and sobbed. Then they respectfully saluted Duanmu Huai and Lorena, and left.

But not everyone yearned for freedom.

“Huh?”

Duanmu Huai saw that in the not too far distance, a girl was standing blankly with a few young girls, staring into nowhere. He frowned and walked over.

“Thump……Thump……Thump…..”

Hearing the footsteps, the girl turned her head to look. Seeing Duanmu Huai, she turned pale with fright, her legs weakening and she fell straight to the ground. The little girls next to her also hurriedly hid behind her, looking anxiously at the giant walking towards them.

Duanmu Huai had gotten used to this kind of reaction. He walked over to the girl and stared at her.

“Why, do you not plan to leave?”

“Thi…I… ”

Looking at Duanmu Huai, the girl seemed quite nervous, she lowered her head, her voice barely audible.

“Speak.”

Looking at the girl in fear, Duanmu Huai frowned and chided. Hearing Duanmu Huai’s reproach, the girl shook with fear.

“Yes, sorry… I… I don’t know where to go.”

Don’t know where to go?

“Don’t you have a place to go home to?”

“…………”

The girl paused for a moment, then shook her head.

“What about your relatives?”

“…………”

The girl still didn’t say anything.

“This is a bit troublesome.”

Looking at the girl in front of him, Duanmu Huai sighed. At this moment, Kierdi made a suggestion.

“In that case, why not temporarily incorporate her into the logistics team?”

“That’s settled then.”

Duanmu Huai didn’t mind too much, the main job of the logistics team was to take care of chores such as laundry and cooking, practically anyone could do it. Since this young girl had nowhere to go, it was convenient to send her to the logistics team.

After making the decision, Duanmu Huai turned and left, leaving the young girl staring at his receding figure, a flash of unease crossing her eyes.

Meanwhile, at the First Legion’s base.

Standing on the city wall, General Klioliev of the First Legion looked out at the far-off scenery, his expression serious.

As a pure Herman soldier, Klioliev enjoyed high prestige within the Herman Army. He was robust and vigorous, and despite having passed his prime, he radiated an undeniable aura of domination.

The first army of the Herman’s he led, although it didn’t have the highest number of soldiers, it had the most knights. The Herman’s First Army, takes their invincibility as their honor.

But now………

“Sir.”

Deputy Carl appeared behind Klioliev, at the sound of his voice, Klioliev sighed.

“The Commander-in-Chief orders me to lead the First and the Second, and the Fifth army to quell the rebellion.”

“The target is………”

“The Tribunal and the Fourth Legion.”

In reality, it was expected. Klioliev’s prestige was unmatched within the Herman Army, had he been willing to form an alliance with Chancellor Stisseth, he would have been the commander-in-chief. Yet due to Klioliev’s straightforwardness, his relationship with the congress led by Stisseth was very poor.

“I figured as much.”

Upon hearing his officer’s reply, Deputy Carl sneered.

“You knew?”

“Yeah, I heard that recently, several of the guard unit deserted.”

“…………”

Klioliev fell silent without comment. In fact, there were many loyal soldiers within the Herman, who refusing to accept Stisseth’s tyranny, attempted to assassinate him several times. However, these attempts were unsuccessful due to the presence of a potent steel monster guarding Stisseth.

That didn’t mean the soldiers had given up. So, when the Fourth Army rebelled, even raising the banner of “Purging the Royal Side”, many loyal soldiers and units under Stisseth’s suppressive governance deserted the royal city and joined the Fourth army.

Furthermore, within the First Army, the generals had discussed these issues on multiple occasions. In the past, their loyalty to the royals stopped them from rebelling. But now, the Fourth Army’s motto of “Purging the Royal Side” offered them a window of opportunity.

There was an operation like this!

That’s right, we’re not rebelling against the country, we’re purging the royal side, executing the traitors!

Several times, the generals below suggested that Klioliev learn from the Fourth Army, march into the royal city, execute the traitors and assist the emperor. However, Klioliev refused.

And now………

“It’s apparent that the congress is aiming to send us to our deaths.”

The Fourth Army’s strength posed no threat, but the power of the Tribunal, after recent investigations, was becoming clearer. Leaving the fearsome mechanical giant aside, they had no ways or means to deal with it. Although the First, Second and Fifth Army had a substantial number of soldiers collectively, Klioliev still had no idea how to deal with this mechanical giant.

For the congress, the First Army was the least reliable, and they even feared the First Army would rebel like the Fourth Army did. Hence, they simply sent the First Army off to attack the Tribunal to prevent any threats to the Royal City.

“Are we really going to mobilize?”

“Of course.”

In response to the deputy’s question, Klioliev nodded.

“According to the Commander-in-Chief’s orders, the First Army will mobilize forty thousand men, the Second Army will mobilize fifty thousand men, and the entire Fifth Army will march out–totaling a hundred thousand men. We will join forces and block the Tribunal and the Fourth Legion outside the Royal City.”

Pointing out towards the front, Klioliev coldly laid out the plans. He could understand the Congress’s anxiety. Right now, the Tribunal and the Fourth Legion controlled Guzak, advancing northwest would take them to Bonn fortress and the royal city Glande. Which means that if they break through Bonn fortress and conquer Glande, the Tribunal and Fourth Legion would be right under the Royal City.

Although in theory, according to intelligence, the Fourth Legion had only twenty thousand soldiers, and the Tribunal’s troops did not even amount to a thousand. But the issue was that the Tribunal’s mechanical giant was too terrifying. If they were unable to stop them, they might genuinely invade the royal city.

“Does the congress believe the opposition will rush to resolve this?”

“Most probably, after all, their current numbers don’t even amount to thirty thousand. Plus, they have the strong firepower support from the Tribunal. In this situation, rather than slow and steady combat, a direct assault on the royal city is the most effective strategy. On this point, I agree with the Commander-in-chief’s assumption. Therefore, we must put all our efforts in one battle. Face-off against the Fourth Legion and the Tribunal!”

Saying this, Klioliev clenched his fists.

Then once again looking off into the horizon, he turned and walked back to the fortress without a backward glance.

“…………”

Watching his commander’s figure walk away, Deputy Carl silently sighed.

As the deputy, he could only make recommendations, the decision was ultimately up to Klioliev.

And he had decided… So, the First Legion’s operation was about to commence.

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