"I think the possibility is slim."

Viscount Jarvis shook his head and rejected this conjecture, explaining: "The extreme state of magic power exhaustion usually only occurs in moments of crisis. Magicians usually deliberately reserve their reservations. Kazitu can continue to send out weapons without interruption for two hundred years."

It is unlikely that the undead monsters will exhaust their magic power when they attack our country. Moreover, we have not yet found the hiding place of the Kazitus, and there is no way to investigate it."

"What the minister said makes sense." Other senior military officers nodded in agreement.

"However, you gave me some ideas in terms of magic power."

Immediately afterwards, Viscount Jarvis affirmed the senior officer's perspective on the problem and expressed his own opinion.

"There is a possibility that the Kazitus have less magic power this year and have not created enough undead monsters. They just gave up their southern invasion this winter. Of course, there is another possibility, that is, the Kazitus want to keep the undead monsters and expand the undead

The number of large armies is ready to suddenly launch a larger-scale war in a certain year."

Hearing this, Kadir couldn't help swallowing, with a worried expression on his face.

"If it's the former, that's easy to say. I'm worried that it's the latter. If the Qazis prepare to launch another unprecedented war, it will undoubtedly be the beginning of the third holy war."

The first holy war took place six hundred years ago. The vampire army wreaked havoc on the entire continent. Before the emergence of belief in magic, mankind was helpless.

The Second Holy War took place two hundred years ago. The undead army destroyed the Kingdom of Mark, the most powerful country at the time, and also caused disaster to many surrounding countries.

It is not difficult to see that every jihad is a huge disaster, causing countless casualties and mourning all over the country.

"Well..." Owen said solemnly, "That is indeed worthy of our vigilance."

The Third Holy War? I really don’t want it to happen.

Huh? I seem to have done this kind of inner prayer before, by the way! I had prayed before not to encounter the Black Dragon King, but in the end I still went on a battle against the Black Dragon King. Could this be setting a flag?

Owen quickly pushed this thought out of his mind, and then continued to discuss with everyone how to deal with this special situation this winter, and how to guard against the undead army of Kaz disciples in the future.

In the end, everyone came to a unanimous decision. While strengthening defenses this winter, they should also take the initiative and go to the Mark Desert to conduct investigations. They could not always hide behind the city wall and wait for the enemy to attack.

As for the possibility of a third jihad, in addition to strengthening the combat effectiveness of the People's Army, it is also necessary to negotiate with other countries - especially the Holy Kingdom of Caleb - and sign mutual assistance agreements.

After all, if the Third Holy War really breaks out, it is not just a matter for the Kingdom of Dawn, but a threat to all countries in the entire continent.

"That's it." Owen turned to look at the captain of the second joint investigation team who was watching, "Can you please go deep into the Mark Desert to launch a second joint investigation this winter?"

The second joint investigation was originally scheduled for next summer, and the season selection was the same as this year.

Because the characteristics of undead monsters are that they like cold and are afraid of heat, they are less active in summer, their abilities are reduced, and they are easier to deal with, so the time for joint investigation is set in summer.

This winter is undoubtedly a special situation. Since the undead monsters have disappeared collectively, why not take the opportunity to launch an investigation?

Of course, there are exceptions to everything. No one knows whether the undead monster will suddenly appear again, and the second joint investigation team may still be in danger.

"No problem, Your Majesty."

Even so, the captain of the second joint investigation team took over the task without hesitation.

"We'll be ready to go immediately."

After the meeting, the captain of the second joint investigation team and senior military officers all exited the tent to handle their respective affairs.

In the tent, there were only two people still sitting at the conference table - Owen and Viscount Jarvis.

Seeing that there was no one around, Viscount Jarvis spoke his true thoughts.

"Your Majesty, although I raised two possibilities at the meeting just now, I have an unknown premonition in my heart and am more inclined to the second possibility."

"I also have an uneasy feeling."

Owen looked heavy, and after thinking for a moment, he told Viscount Jarvis: "The People's Army must be fully prepared. Dawn City is adjacent to the Mark Desert. Once the third holy war breaks out, it will definitely bear the brunt, and protecting the safety of the people is

That’s what the military does.”

"As you command, Your Majesty." Viscount Jarvis stood up and stroked his chest.

In the next few days, the undead monster still did not appear. Taking advantage of the clear weather and no snow, the second joint investigation team carried the supplies and headed north again to the Mark Desert to conduct a second investigation.

After the second joint investigation team set off, Owen summoned Gita.

Lord's castle, office.

Seeing Owen, Gita touched her chest respectfully and saluted, and asked: "Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

Owen directly took out five design drawings and handed them over.

"Gita, these are the design drawings of five new weapons that I want to entrust you with. Produce them all as soon as possible."

Taking the design drawings cautiously, Gita looked at them one by one, and then looked up at Owen.

"Your Majesty, are these the new weapons that will be used in the expedition against the Popang Empire next spring?"

"Not exactly."

Owen shook his head and explained: "Some weapons are designed to deal with greater crises that may arise in the future."

As for what kind of crisis it is? Irving did not say it clearly, mainly because he wanted to prevent the news from being leaked and triggering panic among the public.

At the military meeting held not long ago, Irving had issued a hush order to the participants and was not allowed to disclose any of the contents of the meeting to the outside world.

Gita knew this in her heart and would not ask any more questions.

"Understood, Your Majesty." He nodded, "But could you please introduce these new weapons and equipment?"

"no problem."

Owen smiled slightly, and then began to introduce: "First of all, this is..."

These five design drawings are - automatic rifles, shotguns, flamethrowers, mines and rockets.

Automatic rifles are the next generation main weapons of soldiers.

It was just upgraded to a semi-automatic rifle last year, and the speed of upgrading has already made Gita feel numb.

Compared with semi-automatic rifles, this is truly "fully automatic". With the help of gunpowder gas pressure and the force of the spring, it can automatically complete a series of actions such as pushing the bullet, locking, firing, ejecting the shell and feeding the bullet.

In other words, as long as you keep holding the trigger, you can continue to fire bullets until the bullets are exhausted, and the rate of fire will increase by more than a fraction.

Because of this, the magazine capacity of the automatic rifle has also been expanded to thirty rounds.

Shotgun is an efficient weapon for close combat. Although it has a short range, it has a large area of ​​damage and powerful firepower.

It is mainly used for killing close targets in complex terrain encounters such as jungles and towns, and in sudden battles such as ambush battles.

However, Owen plans to use it to deal with undead monsters, because undead monsters must destroy their magic core before they can be truly killed. Except for physical snipers and magic snipers, other soldiers may not be so accurate.

If you accidentally let an undead monster get close, you can use a shotgun to kill it.

In the past, the Templars were responsible for dealing with the undead monsters that climbed up the city wall. Now without their support, Owen had to consider equipping some soldiers with shotguns.

Flamethrower, a close-range fire attack weapon that sprays a column of burning liquid.

This is also an important weapon against undead monsters, mainly taking advantage of their preference for cold and fear of heat.
Chapter completed!