Chapter 1634: Chapter 81: Useless Teammates (Part 2)
A squad of Messenger Soldiers continuously shuttled through the chaotic battlefield; when the orders could be delivered was purely left to luck.
The chaos of the Demonic Crocodile Camp provided an opportunity for the Giant Centipedes, but unfortunately, the Centipede Army itself was also in disarray.
The weapon armor had long been lost, and many soldiers went to battle with makeshift wooden sticks, sustained solely by the obsession of ‘going home’.
Strong enemies in the front, and pursuers behind.
If the Earth Core Passage couldn’t be captured, the Giant Centipede had only one road left – annihilation.
“Don’t hold back, press forward with the whole army!
Either defeat the enemy and fight all the way back home, or perish here today!”
After speaking, the King Centipede personally led the Guard in a charge.
Stimulated by this, the morale of the Centipede Army soared, as they charged forward with a roar.
Within the clouds, observing the fierce battle of the two armies, Hudson, lurking and spectating, showed a satisfied smile.
As expected, the Offering Group was truly a haven of hidden talents.
Originally thought provoking conflict between the two parties would be troublesome, but a few corpses completed the task.
Of course, the illusion magic played a significant role in rapidly sparking conflict between the two parties.
Such blatant provocation naturally leaves traces.
If it were at another venue, the senior generals on both sides would definitely sense something amiss and dispatch someone to investigate the cause of the conflict.
The Demonic Crocodile Clan and the Giant Centipedes were different; they were ancestral enemies, from the grandfather’s generation to the grandson’s, hatred continued to extend.
Without external enemies, they would start fighting by themselves.
Even if united, it was forced by circumstances; there was no foundation of trust between the two sides.
Any tiny spark could ignite this powder keg.
With strategic goals achieved, Hudson decisively withdrew. Now was about leaving ample space for the two clans to slaughter each other.
Whether the Demonic Crocodile Clan defeated the Giant Centipedes, or the Giant Centipedes devastated the Demonic Crocodile Army, creating a path home – all outcomes were acceptable.
“Where is the Demonic Crocodile Clan’s reinforcements positioned now?”
Returning to the camp, Hudson inquired.
Compared to the enemies in Yangguan County ensnared by calculations, Hudson’s main focus was on the Demonic Crocodile Clan’s main forces.
The continuous victories of the Allied Forces came at a price.
The marching speed slowed, partly to leave time to eliminate scattered enemies, and partly to await strategic supplies from behind.
For daily necessities, the army had seized quite a lot, but for consumables like Magic Crystal Stone, arrows, and Magic Lamps, the army urgently needed replenishment.
Compared to ordinary armies, the consumption speed of supplies by Hudson-led Allied Forces of two nations was markedly faster.
Relying entirely on the Black Forest People? Then there was no need to go into battle, logistics alone would lead to collapse.
It wasn’t that the Black Forest Kingdom deliberately holding back, mainly that their front lines were too numerous, with all places seeking assistance from the Kingdom Government.
Limited strategic resources must be simultaneously supplied to multiple battlefronts, leaving the quota received by the Allied Forces insufficient for army consumption.
Under such circumstances, logistical supplies for the Allied Forces became jointly provided by the Southeastern Province and the Black Forest Kingdom.
Of course, all strategic supplies provided by the Southeastern Province needed to be monetized.
After the war ends, both parties would perform a material clearance, and they would replenish as required.
“Marshal, the Demonic Crocodile Army’s advancement speed is very fast, almost without any delay along the way.
Estimations show they will enter Parma Province tomorrow, and at the latest three days later, they can hold Yangguan County.
Factoring in time, by the time we finish off the enemy here, they will rightly stand on the battlefield!”
Earl Piers spoke with a cheerful smile.
Clearly, he had a very large appetite, wanting not only to swallow the two ensnared enemy armies, but also the Demonic Crocodile Clan’s reinforcements.
“Since the enemy is about to arrive, then have the army hold its position!”
This turning command left everyone bewildered.
Ever since learning the enemies were biting each other, engaging in self-destructive slaughter, everyone calculated on finishing off both sides after they were mutually wounded.
Hudson’s new order was obviously not following everyone’s slated plan.
Once the army halted its advance, even if the Giant Centipedes and the Demonic Crocodile forces determined a victor, they would find it difficult to pounce immediately and deal a fatal blow.
“Marshal, if we don’t act immediately, once the enemy reinforcements arrive, capturing the Earth Core Passage won’t be so easy!”
Marquis Simon said hesitantly.
If given a choice, he didn’t want to jump out questioning Hudson. Past experiences had proven Hudson’s military orders were never without purpose.
However, as the Commander of the Black Forest Army, he must be responsible for his soldiers and the Kingdom.
Blindly executing orders without understanding, if anything went wrong, he would be the first to take responsibility.
“It doesn’t matter, our strategic goal is to annihilate the enemy. As for the Earth Core Passage, that’s just an accessory.
If it can be controlled, then great; if not, there’s no need to be discouraged. As long as the strategic goal is achieved, the subsidiary matters are insignificant.”
Explaining was impossible, since it wasn’t about fostering subordinates, there wasn’t a need to articulate things clearly.
Understanding the intention was heavenly fate; naturally suited for the battlefield.
If one didn’t grasp his intention, they could slowly think about it themselves.
As the Commander in Chief, he didn’t need everyone to understand his intention.
Throughout rapid marching, the Demonic Crocodile King was internally anxious, fearing the enemy cavalry suddenly disrupting him.