Chapter 219 Preparations for the Crusade
There is no doubt that only those with the ability to fly are qualified to attract the Black Dragon King.
There are only two people in Border Guard Town who have this qualification - Angelica and Winnie.
Forget about Winnie, she has no combat experience at all, and when she sees the Black Dragon King, she might be frightened and unable to move.
Then there is only one choice left.
Except for Owen, everyone present turned to look at Angelica.
As a Templar, Angelica has rich combat experience, and everyone has seen her mount Pegasus, which flies at an astonishing speed when sprinting in the air.
Sensing everyone's gaze, Angelica knew what everyone wanted her to do, so she shook her head and refused.
"Sorry, the church sent me here to protect Marquis Aisen from being assassinated. I have no obligation to participate in your plan to defeat the Black Dragon King."
“But hasn’t your church always hoped to achieve the great idea of racial equality?”
In this regard, Viscount Jarvis asked: "Right now, the Lizardman tribe is being attacked by the Black Dragon King. Isn't this a good opportunity to come to the rescue and build a good relationship?"
"I'll be honest." Angelica expressed her opinion frankly, "I don't think you can successfully defeat the Black Dragon King, and I don't want to risk my life to do a mission that will definitely fail."
The Black Dragon King is one of the five dragon kings recorded in ancient books.
The Dragon King is a powerful creature that stands at the top of this world, and is extremely powerful.
Because of this, before the establishment of the Lumikale Religion, there were many religions on the continent that worshiped the Dragon King as a god.
Even if the Black Dragon King is at the bottom of the five dragon kings' rankings, his strength is enough to arrogantly dominate one side and should not be underestimated.
Otherwise, it would not be called the Overlord of the Mysterious Forest.
"There is no need to force Angelica. Let her witness the process of the People's Army's crusade against the Black Dragon King this time."
Owen opened his mouth at the right time and said: "I already have a suitable candidate in mind to attract the Black Dragon King."
"Lord, do you want Winnie to attract the Black Dragon King?" Lu Sha asked.
"It's not her." Owen shook his head.
It's neither Angelica nor Winnie, so who could it be? Everyone looked confused.
Irving can't say yet that the candidate is actually him.
Everyone will definitely object. How can such a dangerous task be completed by the lord himself?
Therefore, Owen plans to first transfer the high-tech armor from Winster and equip it on himself, and then show everyone that he has the ability to attract the Black Dragon King.
[Owen, I have prepared the high-tech armor here and can transfer it at any time.] Winster suddenly reminded in his mind.
[Oh, thank you, I’m really sorry to trouble you.] Owen thanked him.
[No trouble. However, the transfer process requires the exchange of huge masses. The sand pit in your room is obviously not enough. I suggest you go directly to the Mark Desert in the north for transfer. 】
【I see.】
"You will know who it is when the time comes. Now let's discuss where to lead the Black Dragon King."
There was an open map on the table, and Owen stretched out his finger to point to the area north of the northern city wall.
"I think it would be better to lure the Black Dragon King here."
That area was originally the main battlefield against the undead monsters in winter. Now that the undead monsters are not active, it can be used as a battlefield to defeat the Black Dragon King.
Artillerymen perform target practice by firing towards the north on the city wall. If you are more familiar with the battlefield conditions, your hit rate will be higher.
Musketeers can also shoot on the city wall, although the protective capabilities of the city wall may not be effective in front of the Black Dragon King.
As for snipers, in addition to the city wall, you can also ambush in advance on the mountains on both sides.
Everyone had no objection to this, after all, there was no other place that could be used as a battlefield to defeat the Black Dragon King.
If the mountains on both sides of the border town are used as the battlefield, artillery transportation will also be difficult and time-consuming.
The area south of Bianzhu Town cannot be used as a battlefield. Not to mention that the south of Bianzhu Town is a densely populated area, and commercial activities are still taking place on land and rivers.
If a crusade was really carried out there, innocent people would undoubtedly be involved.
Once merchants feel that it is very dangerous to go to Bianzhu Town to purchase goods, it will inevitably affect the external sales of their products in the future.
Afterwards, everyone discussed other details of the crusade.
After confirming that there was no problem, Owen asked everyone to go down to prepare for the war. From the beginning to the end, no one asked him who he was going to send to attract the Black Dragon King.
Next, Owen rushed to the city hall without stopping and summoned all the department ministers except the military department.
In the conference room, Owen informed everyone that the People's Army was about to launch a crusade against the Black Dragon King.
As soon as this statement came out, it immediately caused a sensation among everyone.
Clive also wanted to try his best to stop Owen, but the crusade had been decided and the People's Army was making preparations for the war, so he had to give up.
Owen asked the city hall to take immediate action and evacuate all civilians living in the northern part of Border Guard Town to the south.
Once the crusade against the Black Dragon King begins, the northern part of Border Guard Town will undoubtedly be a dangerous area, and it must be ensured that no civilians remain there.
In addition, all factories located in the northern part of Bianzhu Town, as well as mining operations in the mining area and ongoing construction projects, must stop immediately.
Although the shutdown of the factory will cause considerable economic losses, it is still better than casualties.
If the factory is gone, it can be rebuilt. The relevant technology is still there anyway. If the people are gone, it is really gone.
Finally, Owen asked Teresa to go to the church to inform Bishop Flynn so that all priests who could use healing techniques should be prepared to save people. There will definitely be casualties among soldiers in this crusade.
As Border Guard Town entered a state of preparation for war, the school directly announced a holiday for students. Owen happened to have something to talk to Winnie who came back from school.
Lord's Castle.
After hearing Owen's request, Winnie clapped her hands and said happily: "Lord, it turns out that like Yukina, you also want to experience the feeling of flying!"
In her spare time, Winnie would fly with Yuqina in the sky, and the two of them would overlook the scenery of Border Guard Town in the air.
Not only Yuqina, Winnie also led other students in the class.
Until she accidentally made a student who was afraid of heights cry and was scolded by Owen, she never took other students to fly again.
With her status as a winged tribe, Winnie is quite popular in the class and is not treated differently because of her age.
"That's right." Owen nodded, "Can I ask you for a favor?"
"Of course!" Winnie agreed happily.
"Well..." Yuqina on the side pouted unhappily, "Brother Owen actually wants to steal Sister Winnie from me."
"Yukina."
Hearing this, Owen reached out and touched Yuqina's hair, and said with a smile: "I will lend you my brother for a while, and I will return it to you immediately."
"Just borrow it for a while," Yukina whispered.
I have to say that head-touching is really effective for Yuqina.
Chapter completed!