Chapter 586 (1/2)
Chapter 586: The Battle of Redwater City
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After two days of sailing, blocks of villages and farmland began to appear on the desolate green field, and the city wall of Redwater City gradually came into sight.
As the biggest city in Redwater River, its population and resources could compare favorably with the old king’s city. If it was not for the advantage brought by the minerals in Silver City, ancestors in the Wimbledon family would have made Redwater City the king’s city instead of the current City of Dawn.
Brian observed through a telescope for a while and asked, “What will we do when we arrive at the wharf? How about shocking them first with the naval artillery?”
“It may provoke their lord’s hostility.” Iron Axe shook his head. “Our main target is the church. Other things can be put aside. According to diplomatic process, we present the documents first.”
When the fleet arrived at the suburban wharf, great turmoil began at once. The gate closed quickly, and the drawbridge of the moat was pulled up while the soldiers concentrated in line outside the wharf.
Brian sent out the documents and received a prompt reply.
“He said His Majesty’s army is welcomed by the lord, but we are required to send an envoy into the city to explain the conditions. He will not open the gate and let us enter until he verifies the cause of the matter,” the soldier reported.
“What conditions? We’ve already explained very clearly in the documents,” Brian said crossly, “We are only against the church. Does he want to help those church scoundrels escape?”
“Is this also your rule?” Iron Axe turned back and looked at the accompanying members in the Adviser Group.
“Um… yes, it should be if they’re nobles,” Petrov’s Chief bodyguard Trevor answered, “and it’s normal for them to be skeptical, after all, His Majesty, Roland himself hasn’t come and Redwater City is not in his jurisdiction. We only need to send an envoy with suitable status to explain clearly.”
“Suitable status?”
“Someone from a large family who can earn the lord’s trust,” Trevor explained further, “like the Honeysuckle family in the Western Region.”
Iron Axe, Brian, and Van’er looked at each other with embarrassment. Before they’d become the commanders of the First Army, one was of the Sand Nation, the other two were civilians. They didn’t know how to properly converse with the nobles, nor did they have a suitable status which could help them to talk to the castellan equally.
“Why not blast the gate directly with cannons,” Brian got angry and said, “Once they feel our attack they’ll know what the right way is.”
“Allow me,” Edith said, “The Kant family is an aristocratic family in the north and my father is also a duke. I’m qualified.”
“What if it’s a trick?” Van’er hesitated and said, “If the Lord of Redwater City colluded with the church long ago, they might arrest you when you enter and force us to withdraw.”
“It’s not good for him and you won’t compromise, will you?” Edith smiled and said, “As long as he is in his right mind, he won’t plan such a move on the envoys or he would arouse other noble’s antipathy. And it can’t affect the overall situation. On the contrary, if he had colluded with the church, the city would have been blocked in the state of battle. There hasn’t been any hot oil or bonfire set up in the top of the city yet.”
“I’ll go with her,” Sir Eltek said, “I was once a knight and I can take care of her if there’s a danger.”
“I appreciate your concern, but the Pearl of the Northern Region doesn’t need any care,” Edith said with confidence.
“Bring a team of soldiers with you.” Iron Axe made the final decision. “If we hear a shot, we’ll start an attack.”
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