The Lord Demon King is Unfathomable!

Chapter 1532 439: Another Fate (Part 2)

"Don't you know?" Anthony looked at him in confusion, "The Governor, in the name of the King, has asked the Campbell Duchy for aid, and the Duke's army has already reached Rapids Pass. They're likely fighting against the Forest Shadow 'Finnian's' forces... People say their fighting might last a month."

The cavalryman said nothing, merely noting down the intelligence and remounting his horse.

"Thanks for the news. Keep your family and neighbors close to us. Things aren't peaceful around here lately, there are Ratmen in the forest."

"You'd better keep a close watch on your children. Those sneaky creatures love to eat kids."

...

The reconstruction of Sparrow Wood Territory was in full swing.

The immigrants from Twilight City not only brought technology and wealth from there but also brought news from afar to the people living in Sparrow Wood Territory.

The army of the Campbell Duchy was marching towards Twilight City, while the Green Forest Army was also intensifying their assault on Twilight City.

As for these two visibly distinct and opposing armies, their attitude towards the Salvation Army remained uncertain.

Apart from Sparrow Wood Territory, controlled by the Salvation Army, there were three Earl Domains around Twilight City: Jing Shui Beach Territory, Griffin Cliff Territory, and Gray Swamp Territory.

Currently, the capitals of these three Earl Domains were under siege by the Green Forest Army, and with the ever-intensifying assault, they were on the verge of collapse.

Both the headquarters of the Green Forest Army and the Governor's Mansion sent envoys to Sparrow Wood Castle.

However, perhaps due to seeing each other within the castle, neither group of envoys made excessive demands.

On one hand, they offered great benefits to persuade the Salvation Army to stand on their side; on the other, they hoped that this ambiguously positioned army would at least remain inactive, not joining the opposite camp.

In the lord's hall of Sparrow Wood Castle, a solemn military meeting was taking place.

As Brennan pointed to the direction of Rapids Pass on the map spread across the round table, he spoke with a serious expression.

"According to the information brought by the immigrants, the Campbell Duchy has sent troops to us. From what I know of Finnian, that cunning fox won't let himself be caught easily—they'll probably keep fighting..."

He paused for a moment, casting an incredulous glance at Carian, and then looked at the officers seated around the round table.

"Everything is happening just as the Holy Daughter saw in the Oracle—the King's lackeys couldn't help but reveal their claws in the end."

It wasn't just Brennan.

Including Rayden, everyone showed expressions of surprise and even reverence.

For just a few weeks ago, the Holy Daughter had already predicted the threat from the south, and now this prophecy was coming to fruition.

Initially hearing the prophecy, many held a sliver of luck or skepticism, thinking that the King already had his own army, and even if there were to be a rebellion, it wouldn't be Campbell people taking the stage.

With eyes fixed on her, Carian spoke in a calm voice.

"The Oracle states that these soldiers may not necessarily be our enemies. In fact, they are also a group of pitiful people without a home."

"That's good news, haha," Brennan laughed heartily upon hearing this, the gloom on his face disappearing instantly, "The Earl has plenty of land left—at worst, we'll share some with them! As long as they're willing to farm with us!"

Most of Brennan's subordinates showed relaxed expressions too. They were once farmers, and though they now bore swords, they were still more accustomed to wielding a grass fork or flail.

Only the knights who had served the Earl before seemed less optimistic.

They weren't troubled by the Earl's land being given to outsiders but were more concerned with a realistic issue... The Holy Daughter of Bengliu River had only gained recognition from the farmers by the river, not from the Campbell people beyond Rapids Pass.

From both the perspective of faith and practical interests, they had no reason to acknowledge her.

At this moment, Rayden, who had remained silent, suddenly looked at Carian and said:

"What if they consider you a 'heretic' and demand we hand you over?"

Just a second ago, Brennan had been grinning; now he widened his eyes, a murderous aura enveloping the lord's hall, as he slammed the table and stood up.

"They dare!"

"I'm merely stating the facts; glaring at me won't change things. Perhaps you can save your courage for the Campbell people coming here afterward," Rayden retorted calmly against Brennan's murderous gaze.

He knew well what knights were, as he was one himself.

However, there was a sense of optimism within his heart, for he had undergone a journey from doubt to belief himself.

As long as the Holy Daughter displayed the miracle that had occurred at the castle once more, even the Campbell people would realize the undeniable truth of the Oracle.

If not—

Then let's have a fight.

He believed the Divine Son bestowed upon him the Divine Artifact, not just to be kept as an ornament at home, but because he foresaw the day he would use it.

"Please do not argue for my sake."

Watching the crowd about to plunge into argument, Carian used a gentle voice to appease their turbulent hearts, then continued:

"Compared to the livelihoods of the people living on this land, my personal fate holds little significance. Whatever they perceive me as—praised or cursed—I hope you will continue to uphold your faith and march on... bringing honor to your swords and hearts."

Pausing briefly, she continued: