LAZARUS REGULUS
Chaptre 349. The Vermilion Government War Assistance Force.
Alastair blew a large trumpet Artifact made from the ivory of the Mythical Beast White Elephant Emperor on the top of the tower of Regulus Castle.
Lazarus slowly opened his eyes and looked at Carissa who was sitting next to him.
"Urs, are you going to take part in the war of the Vermilion Kingdom and the Red Bull Empire?" Carissa asked.
"Brant and Zhuge Li will lead 15,000 Regulus troops and members of The North Alliance to assist the Vermilion Kingdom. I've already given Kyros the message that the Red Bull Empire is just a puppet of the Silver Phoenix Empire." Lazarus answered.
"What do you mean?" Carissa asked.
"The Red Bull Empire will only be a collision for the Silver Phoenix Empire waging war. Do you know of the Silver Phoenix Empire that helped behind Princess Mia to become the Queen of the Black Bull Kingdom and eventually establish the Red Bull Empire?" Lazarus asked.
Carissa touched her chin. "Very valuable information."
"Alright, we must go to the West gate of the Capital of Regulus to pay respect to all those who will go to war." Lazarus says.
"All right." Carissa answered.
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Tens of thousands of people had already gathered outside the Western gates of Regulus Castle, they were the troops of Regulus and The North Alliance. But of the 70,000 Regulus and The North Alliance troops who fought only 15,000 troops.
"Grand Duke Lazarus Regulus!" Everyone is on their knees.
"Have you said goodbye to your family?" Lazarus asked.
"We've already said goodbye!" 15,000 Regulus troops and members of The North Alliance with full armor answered in unison.
"Mr Urs, shouldn't we send more troops to help the Vermilion Kingdom?" Sven asked.
"Sven, I've contacted Kyros. 37,000 Zephyra Empire reinforcements are waiting for Brant and his troops in the western region of Vermilion Kingdom." Lazarus answered.
"Mr Urs, thank you." Brant says.
"Brant, remember after this war. You must pledge allegiance only to The North Alliance and the Regulus region." Lazarus says.
"Mr Urs, I could have died in this war." Brant says.
"You won't die with just a little war like this." Lazarus says.
Everyone looked towards Lazarus. They knew Lazarus was already guessing that they would win this war.
"Are any of you not ready to enter the battlefield?" Lazarus asked.
"Anyone who is not ready to fight is out of the ranks of the army!" Rion yelling.
"We're ready!" Everyone answered firmly without any doubt.
Brant ran towards Quinn and Leticia to hug them. "Quinn, Leticia, I promise to come back alive with Gareth and Evan." Brant says.
"Brant, I married a Knight who never reneged on his promise when you came home I would cook you a nice meal." Quinn answered.
All Regulus' forces marched neatly, a moment later the Fire Phoenix Hyacinth and Celestial landed beside Lazarus.
"Master, Duke Zaire and his army are waiting for Regulus's army." Celestial said, then creating a small dimensional gap using his Skill from that dimensional gap appeared around 50 Epic Beast Violet Mink.
"The army of Regulus hear my command!" Lazarus shouting.
Brant and all the troops looked towards Lazarus with serious expressions. They knew in this war many people would die, but all the Regulus Forces and the North Alliance were not afraid of death.
"Brant will be the commander in this war. Reiga, Rion, Elise, Soren, Anna, Cloud, Basilio, Liavin, Bleddyn, Ares and Xiao Ling are the ones who will be your leaders. Brant, are you ready to take the 15,000 lives of Regulus and the North Alliance on your back?" Lazarus stared intently at Brant while giving off a strong aura of intimidation.
Brant felt hundreds of swords stabbing his body and there was a hint of doubt in his heart.
"Mr Urs, you've given me so much that I can't pay for with my life. But I felt that you were too good to me. In fact, you entrusted 15,000 troops and strong men to me. I swear I won't let you down!" Brant replied firmly.
Lazarus smiled. A moment later the 3000 span-type Beasts, 2000 horse-type Beasts, 2000 wolf-type Beasts and 30 Snow Griffins led by a Red Dragon ran towards them.
Everyone was surprised to see all of that. They learn that tamed Beasts are valuable to a region and Lazarus gives over 8000 Beasts to them
"Brant, bring these 8030 Beasts to help you on the battlefield and Zhuge Li come here!" Lazarus called Zhuge Li.
Lazarus had assessed Zhuge Li's abilities, character, nature and Skills, he was a man who had an Epic Job Spearman Rank and a Legendary Strategic Job Rank. He has a Strong Skill Instinct Rank S, Strategy Rank A, Leadership B and is suitable to become a Regulus area strategist.
Zhuge Li knelt down, then Lazarus told him to stand up. Zhuge Li wore silver armor while carrying the Iron Fan Artifact in his right hand and the Ice Eagle Spear in his left.
Brant and all of Regulus' troops had no idea who the handsome man with long black hair and purple eyes was standing next to Lazarus.
"Introducing his name is Zhuge Li, the Regulus region strategist. Brant and all the troops should follow his command because he will be the one to replace me devising plans in this war!" Lazarus shouting.
"My name is Zhuge Li, I am a new member of The North Alliance and I will be a strategist next to Mr. Brant and Reiga." Zhuge Li introduced himself.
"Have you guys any objections, I've taught Zhuge Li a lot over the past 2 weeks and he's a very talented person." Lazarus says.
"Haha. If Urs has acknowledged the man's talent and skill, then we will follow his orders." Reiga laughs.
"Life Strategist Zhuge Li!" All the Regulus troops shouted as they lifted their weapons into the air.
Zhuge Li felt himself appreciated by everyone. Unlike when he was in the Golden Sun Continent, people and all members of his family looked at him with one eye because he was born as the son of a servant.
"Rion, Red Dragon Ignatius says it will help you in the war. Remember that victory for Regulus' territory!" Lazarus.
"As you command, sir." Brant replied with a confident smile.
"May the gods bless you with victory!" Iris yells.
Everyone prayed to the Gods, then the Celestials and Violet Mink created a dimensional gap to where they had been headed.
The family and all the inhabitants of Regulus escorted them to the battlefield with smiles.
Over 15,000 troops and 8000 Beasts entered that dimensional gap. They knew this war would take days, even weeks. But they knew that they had to win this war and come home with a victory.
After all the troops had gone many families of Regulus' army cried bitterly. They knew the battlefield was a cruel place and many of them would return lifeless or never to return again.
"Why don't you cry when they go and take them away with a smile?" Lazarus asked.
"Grand Duke Lazarus Regulus, they've decided to risk their lives in this war. We don't want to burden them with our cries, but we want to make them know that there are still many people waiting for them to return." A woman said.
"Are you going to hold a grudge against me?" Lazarus asked.
"Grand Duke, you are the one who has saved us and they went to the battlefield at their own discretion. We will respect their decision, even if they have to die on the battlefield." A middle-aged man replied.
"Even though they died, but they died honorably on the battlefield." An old grandmother said.
"If I still have 1 foot, I'll go to the battlefield with them." A man with 1 prosthetic leg said.
"Haha. Everyone will surely die and we are ready to die to defend the home and honor of the man who has helped us so much." An old man laughed.
"I am very grateful to all of you for believing in me and may the Gods help Regulus' army in this war." Lazarus smiled.
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But the conversation is the troops with white armor and black lion emblem. My troops are highly trained in formation and battle skills, even becoming a nightmare for the Red Bull Empire's army.
The Red Bull Empire army used despicable means by destroying and burning the city of Vermilion Kingdom. It even unleashed 5 wild Legendary Beasts that had already been tamed to destroy the Vermilion Kingdom Castle that had stood for 8000 years.
The Vermilion Kingdom that was once a powerful Empire was now destroyed it cost a lot to rebuild.
The losses of the Vermilion Kingdom were enormous. Without the help of Regulus's army and Zephyra's Imperial army, they might have lost this war by now.
A month later the war continued and Lazarus sent an additional 1000 cavalry to support Regulus' army. However Kyros and the 5000 troops of the Zephyra Empire entered the battlefield and repulsed the Red Bull Empire's forces.
The Corrupt Nobles of the Red Bull Empire who knew that the Red Bull Empire would lose this war immediately brought all their families and Wealth to escape. But Lazarus had predicted and told Zhuge Li.
The former Bandit King Ares who already knew the escape route of the Red Bull Imperial Nobles brought some troops to intercept and snatch the nobles' property.
"Your followers risked their lives on the battlefield and you ran away." Ares said as he brought his Great Sword Artifact closer to the neck of a Noble.
Seen around Ares a lot of corpses that had been cut, he knew from Zhuge Li not to pity the Corrupt and cunning nobles.
"I'm sorry.."
Ares beheaded the nobleman, then went to the carriage. There a beautiful woman without a thread tried to tempt Ares.
"Sir, please let me go and you can do anything to me..." Before the woman said anything, Ares cut off her head.
"I've seen a lot of girls like you. Your husband is already asleep there and you're flirting with another man." Ares shook his head lightly and loaded all the treasures that were inside the carriage into the Draupnir Ring.
1 month and 2 weeks later about 10,000 troops went to the encampment of the forces of the Vermilion Kingdom, Zephyra Empire and Regulus region while raising the white flag. The troops wore dirty clothes filled with dust and carried rusty weapon artifacts.
The men did not shave their beards and behind them were about 12,000 women, the elderly, children, the sick and disabled.
"Who are you!" Brant yelling.
A burly person with long brown hair and blue eyes walked towards Brant. The man had a scar on his right eye and a very long beard.
"My name is Luis Black Bull the first Prince of Black Bull Kingdom and is the younger brother of Mia." Luis answered.
All the troops gave off a bloodthirsty aura, then took out their weapon Artifacts upon hearing that the man was Prince Luis Black Bull.
"Stop." Brant yelling.
Seeing the commotion Kyros and Zhuge Li immediately approached Brant. They saw about 20,000 people looking like homeless people there.
"Brant, what's going on?" Kyros asked.
"This man claimed to be the fourth Prince of the Black Bull Kingdom Luis Black Bull who had died." Brant replied.
"Prince Kyros, it's me Luis we've met several times in meetings." Luis says.
"Luis, are you still alive?" Kyros asked.
"Mia teamed up with Victor to kill me, but I was lucky to escape. While these people were Nobles, residents and residents of the Black Bull Kingdom who fled to the Mountains and Forest because they were expelled or could not stand the cruelty of Mia." Luis says.
"What do you want?" Zhuge Li asked.
"I ask you to treat the sick. Bringing children, women, disabled people and old people out of the Black Bull Kingdom territory. It's not free, me and my 10,000 men will help you fight." Luis kneels.
"Our food supply is not enough for 20,000 people. Beast rank is low and is staying away from this place because of the war that occurred. Maybe Rion and the Beast-hunting troops will return in 2-3 days and we will attack the Imperial Capital of Red Bull in 3 days." Brant replied.
"In my area there is plenty of food, but it is a 5 day trip. If only we had storage artifacts." Luis gritted his teeth.
"Hohohoo. Rion, have you forgotten something?" Zhuge Li laughed.
"Zhuge Li, what do you mean?" Kyros asked.
"Master Urs, tell me that the Bull Beast can be used as a food source during emergencies and we still have 2300 Bull Beasts." Zhuge Li replied.
"The Regulus army slaughtered 2000 Bull Beasts for the food of those who had just come!" Brant yelling.
"According to your orders, sir!" The Regulus replied.
Luis, Kyros, the forces of the Vermilion Kingdom and the forces of the Zephyra Empire are confused by what Brant is doing. The 2000 bull beast was extremely valuable especially on the battlefield, but he gave it to Luis and his followers.
"It's not free you have to fight in the middle line with us." Zhuge Li said.
"Thank you!" Luis answered.
"Strategist Li, how many Regulus troops have been killed?" Brant asked.
"900 people and 300 people were heavily injured and could not continue the war. The total number of our troops that can still continue the war is 14,800 people." Zhuge Li replied.
The forces of the Zephyra Empire and the Vermilion Kingdom were shocked to hear the number of troops that had fallen in the war, whereas the forces of The North Alliance had always been at the forefront of the battlefield.
"Prince Kyros, Mr. Urs leave you a letter." Zhuge Li gave a letter to Kyros.
Kyros read the letter with sparkling eyes, then immediately burned the letter.
"Haha." Kyros laughed out loud as he walked to his tent.
The next day the war resumed and the Red Bull Empire's forces chose to surrender after his Empress was held hostage and saw Prince Luis alive. Kyros recited all the sins that Empress Mia had committed before all the residents of Red Bull Empire, then the residents of Red Bull Empire threw many rotten eggs at Mia.
"Why did the Silver Phoenix Empire and the Black Crow Empire not send any help!" Mia screaming.
"Empress Mia, Emperor Castor has deceived you. He just wanted to see how strong we were and you were just a piece that became a mash." Kyros.
"What!"
"Since the beginning Emperor Castor has deceived you and he will not send help to someone who is already useless to him." Kyros said, then beheaded Mia in front of everyone.
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All Regulus troops returned to Regulus and were welcomed by everyone. There were 1,200 bodies of soldiers who died in the battlefield and the residents immediately searched for their families.
Lazarus and Gladius approached Brant and the others.
"Brant, congratulations on winning the war." Lazarus smiled.
"Mr Urs, I Brant Vermilion will swear allegiance to you!" Brant kneels.
All the troops and the 50,000 people of the Vermilion Kingdom and the Black Bull Empire brought by Brant immediately knelt to Lazarus.
"Haha. I'll accept you all in Regulus' territory and welcome to my territory." Lazarus welcomes everyone.
At that time the name of Grand Duke Lazarus/Urs The North and The North Alliance became increasingly famous on Planet Antares and became one of the Great Powers in the Western Continent of Zephyra.