Chapter 333 A Horrible Opponent
At the battlefront in the main camp of the Crimson Dragon Group, soldiers and spirit maniptors in
charge of the patrol went to and fro. The moon had hidden behind thick clouds, as if in avoidance of the
tense air that filled the camp.
Amidst the bumbling activity of the camp, chaos had erupted in one of the tents. Multiple voices rose
and fell in heated discussions after they had heard the news.
"What did you say? The Rough Slope was taken by the enemies? What''s the casualty?" Isis stood up
at the news when her body refused to sit still in distress. She looked down at the spirit maniptor who
had just brought the message and urged him to continue.
"The whole squad holding the Rough Slope is gone, including two Frontline Commanders." The other
"How could this be possible? The fort held strong two days ago. Howe it was taken so easily?"
Marin and othermanders exchanged confused looks with each other. Nobody dared to interrupt
even though they themselves were dying to know more about the situation.
"It appears that the two Frontline Commanders had a disagreement with each other. When the enemy
charged, an internal conflict burst in the squad led by the two. The enemy took this opportunity and
Dreadful silence fell upon the room. Some of themanders breathed shallowly, conscious of how
loud their harsh breath was inparison to the tense silence that epassed the room.
Suddenly, a loud bang broke the strained silence. Marin and othermanders looked to where the
sound hade from. Isis had one hand on the table and her eyes zed with anger. The Rough
Slope was the most crucial site in the defense line Isis had set up. Now that it was lost, more than half
of the parts along the defense line would be affected. All as a result of the pride and stupidity of two
"Deputy Commander in Chief, what should we do next?" Marin asked Isis immediately. Isis nced at
her in appreciation. She loved her focus and calm in critical moments like this one.
"We need to take the Rough Slope back as soon as possible. If the enemy takes this chance to enter
the wooded area of our battlefront, we would be in greater danger. I didn''t expect the leading
quickly too." Isis had received a report earlier that the generalmander of the Timber Deity Empire
this time was Alyssa. She was a famous princess of her country who was gifted in military arts like the
deployment of soldiers. She was also very experienced and widely praised as a military talent seen
only once in a thousand years. Now that Alyssa led the opposing army, it felt like a personal challenge
to Isis.
Isis was tough and would never easily surrender. She had made a lot of efforts, and got where she was
now without much help from others. This situation was only a setback, no matter how much it felt like a
p in her face and efforts. She would definitely hit back.
"Deputy Commander in Chief, let me lead the army and take the Rough Slope back." Marin stepped
closer to her and ignored the incredulous looks the othermanders were giving her.
Isis scrutinized Marin and the othermanders. This time, the Crimson Dragon Group sent three Elite
Commanders and twelve Frontline Commanders here. The three Elite Commanders were burdened
with critical tasks and had no time to spare. Among the remaining Frontline Commanders, Marin was
the best in military tactics. She was the perfect choice. They would need brilliant ns and delicate
execution to seed. Furthermore, it would be necessary for them to rely heavily on their brains rather
than the strength or number of men they had. The Rough Slope, as its name suggested, was a slope
which was easy to hold but was infinitely difficult to attack. The terrain there wasplicated, and it
would not be wise to attack it from the front. This made the matter of capturing itplicated and
dangerous.
"Request epted. Commander Marin, be careful. They will not surrender easily." Isis warned Marin.
She trusted in Marin''s ability. But you could never becent in a war. Not if you wanted to win.
"Deputy Commander in Chief, please rest assured! I will definitely take the Rough Slope back. Please
excuse me, I will go and start my preparations." Isis nodded her permission to Marin as she watched
her leave. She could only hope that the odds would be in her favor.
At the same time, the leaders of the Timber Deity Empire were gathered for a meeting.
"Your Highness, we have taken the Rough Slope ording to your tactics. However, we only stationed
five thousand soldiers in there. I''m afraid they wouldn''t be enough to hold it." The gathered
looked enchanting but her beauty belied her cunning in battle.
She was Alyssa, the leading general and princess of the Timber Deity Empire.
"That''s all right. Rough Slope is just a bait," she answered with a dismissive gesture. "They can have it
back, I don''t care. It''s just a stepping stone towards my true target." A hint of slyness shed across
Alyssa''s eyes. A smirk pulled at the corner of her lips. She was in a good mood because the pieces
had started to fall into ce and everything was going ording to her n.
"Then where is your true target?" the othermanders asked curiously. They all knew that the Rough
Slope was the most important site for the Crimson Dragon Group. They had now taken it and turned
the battle to their advantage. As long as they kept holding it, the Crimson Dragon Group would
definitely lose the initiative.
So themanders were confused when Alyssa tasked only five thousand soldiers to hold the Rough
Slope after they took it. The territory was too good of an advantage to be treated so carelessly, as
Alyssa was doing at that moment.
"The time has not yete for you to know. I will tell you when the time is right," Alyssa said with a
mysterious smile as if she knew something that they didn''t.
"By the way, has Mr. Sun arrived already?" Alyssa asked her subordinates, her eyebrows slightly
knitted in concern.
"He sent word that it would take him some more days," one of themanders answered immediately.
Alyssa frowned at the unexpected news but quickly moved on.
"This is going to be a tough war. To ensure all the spirit-manipted beasts are in their best condition, I
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invited him to the battlefront to adjust the condition of our spirit-manipted beasts. His presence here
would ensure that our beasts would be at their best. Besides, I have prepared several high-quality
spirit-manipted beasts which have the potential to be upgraded. Mr. Sun would be doing this
upgrade," Alyssa said with anticipation.
"That''s great! Mr. Sun is the mostpetent beast tamer in our Timber Deity Empire. It''s said that he
doesn''t even care about fame or money and he is very difficult to hire."
"Right. I also heard that his Beast Taming Skill is unparalleled in the Wild Spirit Land and many nations
want him."
"It''s said the spirit-manipted beasts raised by him are the strongest and fiercest in battles."
Themanders of the Timber Deity Empire shared their opinions loudly, each one excited about the
news.
"He is the best, but only in the Timber Deity Empire. The best beast tamer in the Wild Spirit Land is
Sheridan of the Holy Dragon Empire. He has led an isted life for many years. But I received a report
that he now works for the Crimson Dragon Group, in charge of all the spirit-manipted beasts of the
group. That is the reason I invited Mr. Sun," Alyssa said seriously.
"I''ve heard about Sheridan before. As far as I know, he is quite a peculiar guy. Is he really better than
Mr. Sun in the Beast Taming Skill?" One of themanders questioned her suspiciously. She
understood it was not her decision that he found doubtful but Sheridan''s ability.
"That is why Mr. Sun promised toe. When I mentioned Sheridan to him, he epted my invitation
immediately. He wants to prove that he is the best beast tamer in the Wild Spirit Land. As for who is
truly the best, we will know soon." Alyssa smiled like the cat that caught the canary. All the
"Prepare yourselves. We will win this war!" Alyssa was absolutely a horrible opponent to anyone in the
battlefield.