"Honorable Viscount Angley, long time no see. You are even more elegant than before!"
When Colin saw the former Marquis of the Northern Frontier again, he almost didn't recognize him.
In less than a year, Charles seemed to have become a completely different person.
Without the arrogance and shrewdness of the past, the current Charles was exactly what a weather-beaten frontline knight should look like.
Cold and serious.
His attitude towards Colin had also completely changed.
It was no longer the deliberate closeness he had in the past. Instead, it was somewhat distant.
It was as if he was really a normal knight greeting the Lord of Icestone City.
However, to be honest, it wasn't too strange for Charles to have such a change.
The drastic change back then was enough to completely change a person's personality.
"Sir Charles! I am so happy to see you in Icestone City! "Colin smiled as he walked up to shake hands with Charles.
The other's hand was somewhat cold.
"Please, have a seat."
"Thank you very much, Viscount Angley!"
Charles' excessive politeness made Colin slightly uncomfortable.
Even if Charles was no longer the former Marquis of the Eastern Frontier, Colin still didn't dare to treat him as a normal knight just based on his surname.
"It must be difficult in Sky Ice Field right now. Come, drink some strong alcohol to get rid of the cold." As Colin spoke, he personally poured a cup of rum for Charles.
Charles thanked him again and drank it in one gulp.
Putting down the cup, Charles' expression was solemn as he said in a low voice, "Viscount Angley, I won't hide it from you. This time, I disobeyed my father's orders and secretly snuck back to the Northern Frontier. I hope this won't cause you too much trouble. "
"Of course not." Colin smiled and waved his hand. At the same time, he was curious — — What on earth made this Duke's eldest son sneak back to find him?
If it was the former Marquis Charles, perhaps he would have chatted with Colin for a long time to get to know him better, and then beat around the bush before telling him the reason for his visit. However, the current Charles, who had completely changed, didn't beat around the bush with Colin at all.
"The reason I came to Icestone City this time is to warn you that the Giant Devil Empire is restless and is attempting to mobilize their troops to invade the south! Once they head south again, the Golden Lion Legion won't be able to stop them with the few people we have on the frontlines. "
Colin's eyes instantly focused, and his face became solemn.
However, he wasn't too surprised.
Now that the Northern Frontier was about to fall into chaos, it would be strange if the Giant Demon Empire didn't make a move.
Although the Giant Demon Empire's main army had been completely annihilated by the Black Cavalry, this was a golden opportunity. Even if the Giant Demon Emperor had to sell everything he had, he would still gather an army to fish in troubled waters on the Northern Frontier.
"Why did you tell me about this news? Shouldn't we inform your father? "This was what Colin was really confused about.
"The envoys of the Golden Lion Legion will depart for Chilly Winter Castle tomorrow to inform my father. However … "A trace of pain flashed through Charles' eyes," However, with the current situation on the Northern Frontier, even if my father knows about this, it will be very difficult for him to mobilize troops to the Sky Icefield. "
Colin nodded silently, evidently agreeing with Charles' judgment.
The House of Saint Hilde was indeed very weak now, and they might not even be able to deal with the rebellious Marquis Dawson and Earl Oman. Furthermore, they still had to suppress the slave rebellion caused by the famine. How would they be able to mobilize troops to deal with the restless Giant Demons?
"Sir Charles, I can understand your concerns, but it is very difficult for me to provide you with much help …"
"Uncle García's Black Cavalry is in your hands, right?"
"That's right. However, after the battle at Shadow Canyon and the great battle at Silverymoon City, the Black Cavalry is only left with around six thousand men. They are no longer as powerful as they were at their peak. "
"That's enough!" Charles said resolutely, his bright eyes staring fixedly at Colin as he continued, "Don't you want to hear my suggestion?"
Colin hesitated for a moment before nodding, "Please speak."
Charles leaned forward slightly, and a fervent look appeared on his face as he said, "I'm sorry.
"In order to obtain sufficient benefits from the impending civil strife on the Northern Frontier, the Giant Demon Emperor has conscripted almost all of the remaining soldiers of the Empire. I estimate that there will be around a hundred thousand of them.
And their first stop south is very likely to be your Icestone City! "
Hearing this, Colin's brows furrowed slightly.
However, he didn't refute it.
This was because Icestone City's geographical location determined that it was very likely to be the first major city on the Northern Frontier that the Giant Demon Army would attack.
Seeing the change in Colin's expression, Charles hurriedly spoke faster, "Therefore, Sir Viscounts, it will be very difficult for you to extricate yourself from this matter this time!
My suggestion to you is that instead of passively defending, why don't you take the initiative to attack! "
Colin raised his eyebrows and finally spoke, "How do I take the initiative to attack?"
"Of course it's by relying on the Black Cavalry in your hands!" Charles said patiently, "This time, the Giant Demon Empire has mobilized almost all of their soldiers, so the interior of the Empire must be incomparably empty!
Therefore, as long as you mobilize the Black Cavalry, with the cavalry's superior mobility, you can definitely sweep through the heart of the Giant Demon Empire before the Giant Demon Army reaches the Northern Frontier!
You can even seize the opportunity to attack the Giant Demon Imperial City and cut off the Giant Demon Emperor's head!
At that time, you can lead your army back in triumph and return to Icestone City before the Giant Demons reach the Northern Frontier.
At that time, you just need to hang the Giant Demon Emperor's head on the city walls, and the Giant Demon Army will naturally disperse without attacking! "
After listening to Charles' suggestion, Colin fell into a long silence.
Attacking from a thousand miles away and directly attacking the root of the problem, this was a seemingly brilliant and brilliant plan, but it also concealed an enormous risk.
Moreover, Colin also realized that Charles' true intention behind this move was probably to borrow the power of the Black Cavalry to attack the Giant Demon Imperial City.
This way, he could wash away his humiliation and openly return to the Northern Frontier.
Charles spoke again when he saw that Colin was silent. His tone was once again affectionate as he said, "Colin, think about it carefully. How great of an honor is it to break into the Troll King's City! Even Marquis García, who led the Black Cavalry at their peak, was unable to achieve such a result!
Such a heaven-sent opportunity, such a monstrous achievement, is already at your fingertips!
Think about it, as long as you can attack the Giant Demon Imperial City, you will definitely become the hero of the Northern Frontier, no, even the entire Radiant Empire!
It's more than enough to bestow you the title of Earl, and even the title of Marquis is not impossible. "
Looking at the fervent eyes of Charles, Colin also showed that he was moved, but he still cautiously said, "Charles, this plan of yours is of great importance, I still need to think about it carefully."
"Of course. Then I'll wait for your good news. " Charles was slightly disappointed, but he still forced a smile and said, "However, I estimate that the Giant Demons will send out their troops in the next one or two months, you'd better make a decision as soon as possible."
"Okay."
After sending Charles off, Colin paced back and forth in the room with a grave expression.
To be honest, he was not that enthusiastic about Charles' plan.
If it succeeded, the glory would be shared equally between the two of them, but if it failed, Colin would have to bear the bitter consequences alone.
Only a fool would do such a loss-making business.
Moreover, Colin had some doubts whether this plan was thought up by the Duke Of St. Hilde, whose purpose was to drive Colin to help him remove the threat of the Giant Demons.
If that was the case, then Colin was not willing to easily become a knife in the hands of the other party.
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