novelraw Chapter 155
Chapter 155
155~ Journey to the Western Region
"Princess! Raider Empire soldiers are here again!"
The little Princess, who had originally been drowsy and nearly asleep while lying on Xiao Xi and Xiyan's laps, immediately became displeased.
Well now, refusing to take a hint when given one? An army of ten thousand had already fled in panic after losing one or two thousand people, so why were they still coming to make trouble!?
"What are they here for this time?"
"It seems they're here... to negotiate peace?"
"Negotiate peace?"
The little Princess was somewhat puzzled. What kind of strange move was this from the Raider Empire? Suddenly negotiating peace? What happened to their extreme discrimination against Eastern Region people?
Although the Raider Empire was actively coming to negotiate peace, she couldn't let her guard down. Perhaps it was to launch a surprise attack when they relaxed their vigilance?
No matter what, she had to maintain a certain level of vigilance toward any person or matter outside.
"Pass down the order: have the soldiers prepare for battle, and only open fire when I give the signal."
"Understood."
In any case, she'd prepare countermeasures first. Once the Raider Empire people showed even the slightest intent to attack, they'd open fire immediately.
Before long, the little Princess straightened her clothes and once again came before the Raider Empire soldiers.
Different from what she imagined, the soldiers the Raider Empire sent this time weren't many, merely less than fifty people. It did indeed seem they came to negotiate peace.
"So, what exactly do you want?"
"Well, we actually just wanted to ask, what do you intend to do leading this army?"
The little Princess felt somewhat speechless. She had already stated her purpose long ago: she merely wanted to travel south to other countries. Did the Raider Empire soldiers not listen to a single word she said earlier?
Oh wait, that's not right. It seemed all the Raider soldiers who spoke with her had kicked the bucket, killed by her order.
Never mind then.
"We are merely passing through your esteemed country's territory. We don't wish to engage in conflict and haven't even entered your country's defensive perimeter, yet your esteemed country has repeatedly disturbed us. Why is that?"
"A misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding. We mistook you for the Eastern Region's Scarlet Phoenix Nation army."
The Raider soldier explained, but this made the little Princess even more speechless.
She glanced at her own army's raised banner. It was clearly Glaze Nation's unique flag, vastly different from Scarlet Phoenix Nation's flag, as different as night and day. To say they mistook it, that was highly unlikely!
However, since the other party had already actively come to negotiate peace, she didn't plan to continue entangling further. If conflict could be avoided, that was best.
"We are an army belonging to Glaze Nation, different from Scarlet Phoenix Nation. We won't actively initiate attacks or invasions. Your esteemed country can rest assured. This trip to the Western Region is merely to find someone. We won't linger too long in your esteemed country's territory."
The Raider Empire soldiers immediately breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
Good thing this Glaze Nation army wasn't making a fuss about anything, otherwise the Raider Empire would likely face disaster.
"In that case, this is some sincerity we've brought as an apology. Please accept it, Commander."
"Mm, then thank you very much for the supply provisions the Raider Empire has sent."
The little Princess smiled slightly.
The army's supplies had suffered certain losses over these past days. She briefly tallied the supplies the Raider Empire sent, which was about enough to make up for the provisions consumed on the journey.
The fundamental reason she didn't wish for conflict was that her side was essentially on an expedition. Once soldiers were lost, they couldn't be replenished. This was also one of the most troublesome problems along the way.
Once soldier losses here became too great, she could practically consider returning to Glaze Nation. Along the way back, they might even be intercepted by other Western Region countries, so maintaining a certain military strength was necessary.
No matter what, this five-thousand-strong army's soldier losses absolutely couldn't exceed thirty percent. When approaching this loss threshold, they'd have to return immediately.
"Princess, all the supplies have been properly arranged."
"Then let's continue on our way."
"Yes."
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"Are you people really trying to anger me to death!? You knew the enemy had guns and still dared to provoke them!?"
He was truly about to be angered to death by his subordinates. Without him, this Raider Empire would surely be finished sooner or later!
"But we didn't know that was a gun!"
The person kneeling below argued sophistically.
"What a fine 'didn't know.' You haven't seen one in reality, but haven't you read history books? Aren't they in the history books!?"
The five great Western Region nations of the past were beaten to ruins by Scarlet Radiance Nation, which possessed firearms.
Ever since Scarlet Radiance Nation suddenly collapsed rapidly in a short time for unknown reasons, the firearms also vanished overnight along with Scarlet Radiance Nation's collapse. But the Western Region hadn't forgotten the terror of being dominated by firearms!
And now firearms had reappeared in Scarlet Phoenix Nation's territory, split off after Scarlet Radiance Nation's collapse. Moreover, Scarlet Phoenix Nation was different from the Scarlet Radiance Nation of old, it was a nation full of aggression...
And this meant the entire continent would absolutely experience a bloody storm. The fact that Scarlet Phoenix Nation allied with Glaze Nation in the Eastern Region to fight against the Eighteen Alliance Nations, and even won, demonstrated Scarlet Phoenix Nation's strength. The strength of Glaze Nation, allied with Scarlet Phoenix Nation, naturally couldn't be weak either.
Furthermore, it was said Scarlet Phoenix Nation's Empress had extremely great ambitions, wanting to unify the entire continent, so he had to prepare for this.
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"Princess? Princess?"
"Mmm? What is it?"
The little Princess was quite unhappy. She was suddenly woken up while sleeping, though if it was Xiao Xi, she wouldn't be angry or anything.
"We seem to be close to the Raider Empire's border."
Upon hearing this, the little Princess immediately became alert.
About to leave the Raider Empire's territory? They could soon reach that relatively neutral Western Region country!
The little Princess calculated in her heart. After reaching that country, she could directly apply for entry with her identity as Glaze Nation's First Princess.
Of course, for this entire army to enter would require an extremely complicated application process. After all, no one would casually let a foreign army enter their homeland.
"Alright, help me change clothes."
It was time to change out of these clothes used for deception and into clothing befitting her status.
"Understood."
Maid Xiao Xi received the order.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, let me help you put on stockings!"
Little loli maid Xiyan grabbed the white stockings nearby and volunteered enthusiastically. She seized one of the little Princess's small feet, planning to put them on.
"Hey! Those are pantyhose! You have to change what's underneath first!"
The little Princess stopped her.
"Then shall I help you change everything together, Your Highness?"
"Xiyan!"
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After some commotion, the little Princess's entire face was as red as a ripened apple as she covered her skirt hem.
Xiyan, on the other hand, having been charged by the little Princess with the crime of insubordination, was now lying prostrate on the carriage floor, stepped on by the little Princess's small feet clad in white stockings.