Catastrophe Card King
Chapter 1099 - Chapter 1099 Chapter 337 Talking about the Situation with

Chapter 1099: Chapter 337 Talking about the Situation with Catherine Carter_2 Chapter 1099: Chapter 337 Talking about the Situation with Catherine Carter_2 As she spoke, a twinkle of teasing flashed in her eyes, as if to ask, “You don’t mind if I use you for strategic propaganda, right?”

“Haha…”

Leonard Churchill certainly didn’t take it seriously.

Catherine Carter knew that her old friend would definitely not mind, and changing the subject, said, “I’ve also advanced to the Fifth Tier.”

Like reporting her progress to a friend committed to advancing together, she showed a radiant smile that hadn’t been seen in a long while, saying, “The last assassination attempt made me realize that a qualified commander also needs to have strong combat power.”

“Indeed.”

Leonard nodded, having actually noticed the change in her “Air” as soon as they met.

Training with Barre Shepherd recently, his progress in Air Skill had been very noticeable, which was why he could easily detect several Sixth Tier guards hiding in the shadows earlier.

His old friend before him had also become very strong.

The two walked through the forest, chatting as they went.

Every now and then, a gentle breeze would pass through, the branches and leaves dancing in the wind with a soft rustle.

Peaceful and harmonious.

Only then did Catherine Carter feel like she wasn’t the iron-blooded commander on whose orders millions of lives depended, and her smile became even more genuine.

Feeling impulsive, she suddenly suggested, “Why don’t we skip going to the base? Just walk around outside?”

“Sure.”

Leonard didn’t see an issue with it.

He was there to see a friend, after all.

Anywhere would do.

Catherine pointed toward the northwest of the forest: “Let’s go. I know of a nice place in this forest.”

The two of them walked on and soon arrived at a valley entrance with the sound of water.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the outlet of an underground spring.

The clear spring flowed by, surrounded by pebbles, with delicate blue luminescent flowers peeking out from the stone crevices.

The setting was quiet and pleasant, indeed a good spot for a picnic.

Catherine took out a heap of ingredients from her Storage Ring, various fresh fruits, bread, and meats.

Looking at Leonard’s somewhat surprised gaze, she busied herself with the preparations while explaining, “Because we might change locations at any time, I always have food ready in the Storage Ring.”

Leonard chuckled noncommittally, helping her with the setup.

He wasn’t surprised by the food reserves, but by the fact that the noble young lady who used to be waited on hand and foot was now so adept at using a camping stove.

She had indeed changed a lot.

Catherine’s white military uniform was a formal dress uniform; although it looked nice, it was quite inconvenient for active tasks.

So she took off her coat and removed her wide-brimmed hat, tying her golden hair up high, looking very capable.

Even a simple outdoor meal was lavish, with carefully chosen ingredients of the finest quality.

Soon, the two had the meal ready and sat down on a mat facing each other.

Looking at the food, Catherine felt something was missing, asking, “Is it too simple? I thought since you were coming, it should be more formal…”

Leonard shook his head, “Of course not.”

Remembering something, Catherine exclaimed, “Ah, the wine!”

She then took out glasses and a bottle of wine, pouring a glass for both Leonard and herself, saying, “With the current situation, as the supreme commander, it’s not suitable for me to drink often. But since you’re here, we can sneak a few drinks…”

Leonard gave a light laugh.

The sound of water flowing by the ear, the rustling wind in the forest, it seemed quite a fine thing to drink here.

The two drank several glasses and continued their earlier conversation.

Catherine casually asked, “How long do you plan to stay this time?”

Leonard said, “I’m here to see you. Gather some intelligence and then depart.”

“Oh? Interested in the frontline of the battlefield?”

Catherine knew her old friend’s character well enough to guess.

“Mhmm.”

Leonard also spoke straightforwardly, “I plan to check out the Southern Continent’s forces. See if there’s a chance to get a clear look at what those top-level Card Masters are really up to in this war…”

The “Iris Legion’s” Marshal Andre was a true veteran Ninth Order powerhouse. This time he was going for promotion, an opportunity Leonard wasn’t about to miss.

Catherine heard some terms that she couldn’t comprehend, her brow furrowing slightly, “A promotion ceremony?”

Even with all their resources, the Allied Forces had only managed to rally two Seventh-Order Card Masters. She didn’t quite grasp the domain that top-level powerhouses would touch upon.

Leonard explained, “It’s a special way to break through the constraints of one’s tier. It’s said that when a Card Master reaches the limit of a certain tier and wants to further understand the Universe Laws, they need a special kind of promotion ceremony…”

He too couldn’t describe exactly what a ceremony of that level entailed.

He only shared what he understood and deduced.

His words opened up a new perspective, and as Catherine listened, she fell into deep thought, murmuring, “So that’s how ‘war’ appears in the eyes of certain high-level individuals…”

…

Some secret intelligence was inconvenient to discuss over communicators, and now it was easier to speak face to face.

This was true for both parties.

Catherine also knew that Leonard wanted to learn about the latest battle reports, and she spoke frankly, “The Vanguard Legion of the Southern Continent has already crossed the Abyssal Rift, but recent intelligence indicates that they have suffered considerable losses on that side. The Orlan Royal Family suddenly has a batch of Mysterious Mechanical War Armor capable of killing Seventh Grade powerhouses. So even though the Southern Continent’s forces have breached several cities including Sinless City, the losses have been significant. They also don’t dare to be reckless…”

“Oh?”

Leonard’s interest was piqued.

He knew what was going on with the Mech suits as soon as he heard about them.