The Alxis Mountains were majestic and continuous, dividing the Eastern Region into two from the west to the east.
Before the decline of the St. Theon Family, they occupied the area to the north of the Alxis Mountains. The House of Saint Prospero's territory was south of the mountains.
Tinder City was located at the foot of the Alxis Mountains. It happened to be the most important passage connecting the north and south of the mountains. Therefore, when the St. Theon Family still ruled the Eastern and Northern Frontier, this city could be said to be a battleground for military forces.
However, with the unification of the Eastern Region by the House of Saint Prospero, the military importance of Tinder City declined day by day.
However, the military influence of Tinder City did not diminish at all.
This was because there was an army that was known as the strongest army in the Eastern Region — the Tinder Army.
The most prominent feature of this army was that every soldier would wear a Tinder Flower on their chest.
This kind of Flaming Velvet Flower grew in the Alxis Mountains and could only be found in the cliffs and precipitous cliffs above 3,000 meters.
It was definitely not an easy task to pick a Tinder Flower.
The young people in the Alxis Mountains were proud to wear Tinder Flowers. This rare mountain flower had also become a symbol of bravery.
There was only one condition for joining the Tinder Army — to personally pick a Tinder Flower from the Alxis Mountains.
Therefore, the quality of the soldiers of the Tinder Army was the best in the Eastern Region. Although there were only 50,000 of them, they were a military force that no one dared to ignore in the Eastern Region.
Especially after Marquis Vincent buried the Pegasus Army in Silvermoon City, the importance and status of the Tinder Army became even more prominent.
However, this army was not the direct army of the House of Saint Prospero, but the private army of the Bruggen Family.
Therefore, when the Duke of Saint Prospero learned of the "death" of his eldest son and was determined to promote his second son, the Earl Of Avon, the first thing he did was to let the Earl Of Avon be engaged to the daughter of Count Bruggen.
After the Earl Of Avon fled from Alfalfa City, he rushed to Tinder City as soon as possible.
"Father-in-law, I think Colin Angele is just putting on an act for us!"
In the study, the Earl Of Avon and Count Bruggen sat opposite each other, with the news from the frontlines in front of them.
Count Brugan took a sip of his coffee and asked, "Why do you say that?"
The Earl Of Avon had a serious expression on his face as he asked, "What do you think Colin Angele wants to achieve the most when he enters the Eastern Region?"
Count Brugen pondered for a moment and said, "According to the news from Imperial Dragon City, the Senate has already approved His Majesty's declaration of war. Although it will take some time for this declaration of war to reach White Dew City, it won't take too long.
In such a short period of time, Colin Angele didn't have enough time to mobilize the Northern Frontier Army to invade. With only the Blood Cavalry, the most he could do is plunder. But looking at what he is doing in Linshui City, it seems that he wants to plunder as much food as possible to alleviate the famine in the Northern Frontier. "
The Earl Of Avon shook his head slowly and said, "No. As far as I know, the problem of famine in the Northern Frontier has been more or less solved. Moreover, if the Blood Cavalry really wants to plunder food, why would they leave half of the rations for the civilians in Linshui City?
So I think that this is actually Colin deliberately acting for us to see. He wants us to underestimate his purpose of entering the Eastern Region. "
"Then what do you think his real purpose is?"
The Earl Of Avon picked up a piece of information from the table and said in a deep voice, "It's the Hall Family!"
"The Hall Family?"
"Yes." The Earl Of Avon said with certainty, "The Raging Water River is the biggest obstacle to the Northern Frontier Army's eastward advance. This time, Earl Hall led his army to rebel, and the Northern Frontier finally has a wonderful opportunity to control the Raging Water River!
But if the Northern Frontier wants to truly control the Raging Water River, they must completely subdue the Hall Family. And to do this, Colin Angele must rescue the members of the Hall Family in White Dew City! "
Generally, the members of the Lord's family of the Eastern Region lived in their own territories and only had a temporary residence in White Dew City. But the Hall Family was not like this.
They started out as merchants in White Dew City. Later, even if they succeeded in entering the noble class, they did not move their family to the territory. Instead, they stayed in White Dew City.
It was because of this reason that the House of Saint Prospero was very assured of this family that settled the whole family under its nose. It was also because of this that the Hall Family became the most trusted vassal of the House of Saint Prospero.
This played a decisive role in their rapid development later.
Therefore, the Hall Family could smoothly control half of the Pegasus Navy and not be suspected by the House of Saint Prospero.
But now, these old, weak, women, and children who stayed in White Dew City became the bargaining chips that the House of Saint Prospero used to manipulate Earl Hall.
Count Bruggan had obviously thought this through as well.
For the Northern Frontier, the Raging Water River was definitely the key to their conquest of the Eastern Region.
As long as they completely controlled the Raging Water River, even if they were unable to enter the Eastern Region this time because of Emperor Reinhardt's war order, it would be easy for them to come back in the future.
Without the Raging Water River as a barrier, the Eastern Region was simply a defenseless and delicate girl in front of the Northern Frontier army.
Earl Brugan frowned and asked again, "Then what method do you think Colin Angele will use to rescue the members of the Hall Family from White Dew City?"
The Earl Of Avon smiled faintly and said, "Father will definitely understand the importance of the Hall Family. He will definitely keep a close watch on the members of the Hall Family in White Dew City. If the Northern Frontier wants to rescue people from White Dew City, there is only one way — to conquer White Dew City! "
Earl Brugan was suddenly enlightened and said, "I understand! So Colin Angele's wanton plundering of food in Linshui City is actually to attract our attention and make us misjudge his true purpose, thus neglecting the safety of White Dew City! "
The Earl Of Avon nodded and said, "That's right, I'm sure that Linshui City is definitely not the main force of the Blood Cavalry!"
Earl Brugan stood up and walked to a military map hanging on the wall. He muttered, "Then, where will the real main force of the Blood Cavalry be?"
The Earl Of Avon shrugged and said, "That's hard to guess. The Alsus Mountains lie between Alfalfa City and White Dew City. If the Blood Cavalry wants to enter White Dew City by land, they must pass through Tinder City.
But don't forget that the Raging Water River is now in the hands of Earl Hall. If he is willing to help the Northern Frontier, he can completely let the Blood Cavalry bypass the Alsus Mountains by water. "
Earl Brugan's gaze swept across the ports along the Raging Water River, thinking about the possible landing places of the Blood Cavalry.
But the Earl Of Avon shook his head and said, "Actually, we don't need to figure out where the main force of the Blood Cavalry will land."
"Oh? Why? "Earl Brugan turned back and asked in confusion.
The Earl Of Avon's eyes were cold and said in a deep voice,
"Because our best target is actually Colin Angele in Linshui City!"
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