Chapter 1811: Chapter 1029 Lord Will Not Give Up_2 Chapter 1811: Chapter 1029 Lord Will Not Give Up_2 Leo Ray was acutely aware that given the current disparity in strength between the enemy and us, any attempts to inspire were extremely feeble and unlikely to have any substantial effect.

So, the only solution was to quickly find other methods to repel the enemy or enhance our strength to reinvigorate the panicked nobility.

“Intelligence officers, how much time do you estimate before the five kingdoms can besiege our fortress?”

Leo Ray took a deep breath and asked with knitted brows.

“Your Royal Highness Prince, the Pars Empire has secretly amassed forces of over 30 legions at the Ice Valley Fortress along the border, and the remaining main forces gathering in its southern region are also marching day and night, with frequent horse changes. It is estimated that in 5 days, they can all be at the gates of the Impregnable Fortress Pass!”

“Your Royal Highness Prince, the Grimm Kingdom has likewise summoned countless horses and flying airships, and combined with the knights’ skills in riding from all kingdoms, with their abundance of horses, it is feared that within 5 days their main forces will also arrive at the Sunset Fortress!”

“Your Royal Highness Prince, although the Orchid Federation’s troops have a longer journey, needing to cross the entire Saint Night Kingdom, the federation possesses newly developed large ground transports called ‘Lanfeng,’ which use a dual propulsion of magic and Demon Beasts’ pulling power, and are even faster than the average horse.”

“As for the Saint Night Kingdom, they have long been prepared, secretly dispersing a large number of legions in the western cities. Once these forces converge, they can march on the Mountain Fortress, and it will likely take less than 5 days to reach us!”

“Your Royal Highness Prince, given that each person in the Prairie Kingdom has several mounts, although the various tribes are far away, they will also reach the gates of our Rainforest Fortress in at most 5 days!”

Hearing the reports of the intelligence officers, Leo Ray nodded thoughtfully: “So you say we have five days to prepare?”

With a furrowed brow, Leo Ray then commanded: “In that case, Her Majesty the Queen and I will quickly find a way to fend off the enemy. Everyone should perform their duties, with the focus entirely on preparing for battle.”

“At the same time, do not let the news of the invasion by the five kingdoms spread, to avoid causing unnecessary panic in the Royal Capital and other cities.”

At this point, Leo Ray’s voice lowered further, continuing to say: “This matter concerns the life and death of my Coldflame Kingdom. Please be extremely careful, and should anyone make the slightest mistake, the Queen and I will punish them severely.”

“As you command, Your Royal Highness Prince!”

The civil and military officials present bowed in unison, speaking with one voice.

“Additionally, immediately secretly close off the residences of diplomats from the invading five kingdoms within the Royal Capital, and secretly detain all foreign personnel to prevent any information from being leaked.”

After pondering briefly, Leo Ray added: “Furthermore, including the Royal Capital, further strengthen the management of entry and exit in all cities to prevent enemy spies from infiltrating to the greatest extent possible.”

“At the same time, secretly initiate the highest level of spy search operations, with the goal of capturing all enemy spies in one fell swoop.”

Leo Ray’s gaze was piercing as he looked over each kingdom’s leaders and senior officials seated below, and he continued: “Finally, including Dragon’s Lair, all border fortresses must be completely sealed off immediately, implementing the highest level of alertness. The Queen and I will quickly outfit and resupply the soldiers, as well as conduct inspections.”

“As you command, Your Royal Highness Prince!”

The people bowed again, and the soldiers’ morale, which had fallen to its nadir, was slightly revived.

As long as Prince His Royal Highness had not given up, it was not time for complete despair!

“Please remember, this battle is crucial to the life and death of Coldflame Kingdom and will also determine the future power structure of the various Human Clan countries.”

Leo Ray slowly rose from his throne and said solemnly: “If we successfully withstand this crisis, then it will not be our kingdom that is destroyed.”

With those words, Leo Ray waved his hand to dismiss the meeting, and returned to the Queen’s resting room with Ariel Watson.

“Lord, can we really get through this crisis of potential destruction?”

As soon as they entered the room, the dignity and grace on Ariel Watson’s face disappeared instantly, and she nestled on Leo Ray’s shoulder, her fair face full of anxiety.

“Don’t worry, no one will be able to easily snatch this hard-won land from our hands, nor will they be able to destroy it.”

Leo Ray gently patted Ariel Watson’s delicate shoulder, his words filled with steadfastness.

Leo Ray was acutely aware that destruction and uncertainty filled the path ahead, and one false step would lead to irreversible doom.

But if he himself didn’t believe that dawn was just ahead, how could his subordinates see that exceedingly faint hope?

In other words, as the Lord, he absolutely could not afford to give up the slightest bit; otherwise, ahead would lie shattered mountains and rivers, and a land strewn with corpses.

“Alright, let’s continue to act according to our prearranged plan.”

Leo Ray’s fingers brushed through Ariel Watson’s hair, and he smiled: “My Queen has just said, right? It should be they who fear us.”

“But no matter how you look at it, our strength is not enough to contend with the Five Kingdoms. The gap is too huge–4.6 million troops, even if they are all the weakest Tier 1 soldiers, that’s still equivalent to 460 Tier 5 Powerhouses, let alone that the combat power of the main forces corps is far beyond that of ordinary legions.”

Ariel Watson’s voice began to quiver as she spoke.

But when her starry eyes met Leo Ray’s deep black eyes, her nervous mind instantly calmed.

In Leo Ray’s shining eyes, Ariel Watson saw determination and resilience, but not a trace of fear.

“Lord, I understand now. If even we give up hope, then it’s truly beyond redemption.”

Ariel Watson nodded vigorously and said, “Subordinate will do everything as the Lord commands!”

“I’ve already confirmed with the heads of the Three Great Aristocratic Families; they’ve finished organizing their Treasure Vaults, so let’s start with the Sanders Family. It just so happens that Linda is also ready.”

Seeing Ariel Watson’s revitalized spirits, Leo Ray nodded in satisfaction, and with a faint smile, he said, “We’ll set off after lunch.”

Afterwards, having simply filled their stomachs, Leo Ray and Ariel Watson, along with the others, arrived at Lionheart City, the main city of the Sanders Family, through Jasper Richardson’s teleportation.

According to the predetermined plan, as the new Queen, Ariel Watson participated in Linda’s family head inauguration ceremony and incidentally conferred rewards upon the knights of the Sanders Family for the battle at Kael Castle.

While Leo Ray, accompanied by Little Illusion, along with the illusionists Ariel Watson, Mia, and Olivia, headed to the underground area of the Family Castle, aiming for the Lost Temple of the Illusion Spirit Race.

“Welcome back to this humble abode and resting place of mine, Your Excellency.”

In the dimly lit ancient temple, Snow Pear’s slender figure was elongated by the light of the Light Crystal Stone, quickly appearing before Leo Ray.

Her starry eyes twinkling, she sized up Leo Ray and with a slight arch of her brows, she said: “It seems, Your Excellency, you must have claimed victory and have successfully taken control of this kingdom, correct?”

Without waiting for Leo Ray to reply, Snow Pear’s lips slightly parted, and she smilingly said, “However, by the looks of concern between your brows, Your Excellency must have encountered new troubles.”

“It’s true that nothing can be hidden from the Chief Priestess.”

Leo Ray smiled helplessly and then briefly described the situation of unifying Coldflame and the invasion of the Five Kingdoms to Snow Pear.

“As expected of the only Chosen Son of God today, there will always be those who fear your power and seek to eradicate you in the cradle. It’s an unavoidable affair, after all, the abyss-like endless darkness still hovers over the Earth before the Scorching Sun has fully risen.”

Snow Pear tilted her head, her fair and luminous face reflecting a touch of thoughtfulness as she murmured to herself: “A way to help Your Excellency withstand the invading enemies? It’s not that there isn’t one…”

“Really? Please enlighten me, Chief Priestess!”

Leo Ray’s eyes brightened, and he quickly inquired.

“But the key issue lies in the fact that with the current strength of the illusion technique of the subordinates under Your Excellency’s command, they can’t even activate the most basic Illusion Matrix of my Illusion Spirit Race, let alone employ it on the battlefield.”

Snow Pear hesitated for a moment but still stated the reality, shaking her head helplessly: “Therefore, I’m afraid I can’t offer Your Excellency any assistance.”