Thinking of this in their hearts, some of the nobles present began to tremble uncontrollably.
You know, since the blank era, there has never been a country that can compete with five other opponents at the same time!
To take a step back, let alone contending with five at the same time, even if we contend with three at the same time, there is no doubt that the only way is to be destroyed!
For a moment, people in the hall were panicked, and there was still deathly silence everywhere.
Feeling the increasingly desperate atmosphere in his lower position, Lei Xiao tightened his grip on the armrest of the throne, his brain running rapidly.
But no matter how you deduce it in your mind, except for the direction of the Pars Empire, it can barely compete with the other party, or it can barely have the power to fight.
As for the other three directions, there is no possibility of winning at all.
Lei Xiao clearly understood that with the current deployment of troops in the Cold Flame Kingdom, if he devoted all his strength in one direction, he would be able to barely defend at most.
In other words, even if he puts all his efforts into it, he can only barely resist the invading enemies from two directions, and he still has no guarantee of victory.
As for the other two directions, I don't have any spare energy to invest in them, let alone Luolong City, a special fortress facing the outside world.
Since last time, the Black Abyss Brotherhood was able to persuade the orc army to attack.
So this time it must still be a sure thing, and the offensive will be more fierce. After all, I killed a fifth-level leader of the opponent at that time.
This undoubtedly means that there will still be three directions at stake.
"The Buluo Fortress in the north, the Sunset Fortress in the west, the Mountain Fort Fortress in the east, the special pass Luolong City, and the Rainforest Fortress in the south. With the current strength of our troops, I can only stop the invading enemies from these five directions.
Both directions?”
"This is after I have discussed with Ariel and hired a large number of mercenaries from other countries. Otherwise, the invading troops will definitely be larger."
Lei Xiao's forehead was covered with sweat, and his palms were even more filled with sweat.
This is the first time since time travel that I have felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
Not to mention there are three directions, even if one direction cannot be stopped, the Cold Flame Kingdom will only be destroyed.
"Everyone, do you want to collapse without a fight? Have you even lost the courage to protect the kingdom?"
Ariel stood up from the throne, the golden crown on her forehead shining brightly.
"The reason why our opponents mobilize so many troops is precisely because they are afraid of us and our rapid development speed, so they rush to attack in a panic."
"Therefore, it was never my Cold Flame Kingdom that was afraid, but the other five kingdoms. Facing an opponent who is afraid of us, how could we not even have the courage to resist?"
"Please don't forget, as a lion standing on the top of all beasts, how can we not even have the courage to fight the enemy?"
Ariel's words were sonorous and powerful, like a ray of dawn falling from the sky, making the hall covered by the haze of despair significantly brighter.
Hearing the sound, Lei Xiao's originally extremely confused thoughts immediately became much clearer.
In the final analysis, there is actually no essential difference between this time and any previous life and death crisis.
Perhaps just because he controlled the entire vast country, Youcai became a little worried about gains and losses.
But no matter how complex and changeable the external environment is, the outcome of the war can only be victory or defeat.
"In addition to the existing troops, I also have two planned measures to win over small and medium-sized neutral organizations and go to the Phantom Clan Temple to find a way."
"Moreover, even if the opponent desperately launches a war to destroy the country, it will still take some time to reach our country's gate. At least the main force will not come to the city immediately, and it will give me some time to prepare."
"In this case, if we don't try our best and fight until the last moment, how can we know that it will be our side that loses?"
Thinking of this in his mind, Lei Xiao regained his composure, nodded slightly and said, "Everyone, Her Majesty the Queen is right. It is precisely because our opponents are afraid of us that they launch a desperate attack."
"So, the only thing we can do is become stronger than what our opponents fear."
As soon as Lei Xiao said this, all the subordinates present nodded in agreement, and their eyes became firm.
As long as the lord is still there, they will naturally not flinch even a little bit.
"What His Royal Highness the Prince and Her Majesty the Queen said is absolutely true. The Kingdom of Cold Flame has encountered countless crises of destruction in the past six hundred years, but has never been completely defeated. Since what countless predecessors can do, others can still do it.
arrive."
Wu's burly body leaned down, knelt down on one knee and said to Lei Xiao and Ariel: "I am willing to fight to the death for the Cold Flame Kingdom until the end of my life!"
After saying nothing, Caroline, Hilda, White Knight, Bai Lao and others also took a step forward and said in unison: "I am also willing to fight for the Kingdom of Cold Flame until the end of my life!"
With Wu and Caroline taking the lead, other nobles who were originally panicked also knelt down on one knee, but their eyes were still filled with despair and fear.
After keenly observing this scene, Lei Xiao just nodded and signaled everyone to get up, without any further encouragement.
Lei Xiao clearly understood that with the current disparity in strength between the enemy and ourselves, any encouragement would be extremely pale and would be difficult to have a substantive effect.
Therefore, only by finding other ways to retreat from the enemy or enhance their strength as soon as possible can the panicked nobles be further cheered up.
"Dear intelligence officers, how long do you estimate it will take for the five countries to reach the city with their troops?"
Lei Xiao slowly took a deep breath and asked with raised eyebrows.
"Back to Your Highness, the Pars Empire has secretly assembled more than 30 legions of troops in the Ice Valley Fortress on the border. The remaining main forces assembled in the southern region are also marching day and night, changing horses.
It is estimated that in 5 days, all troops will be able to reach the fortress without falling!"
"Back to Your Highness, the Kingdom of Grim has also recruited countless horses and airships. In addition, the knights of each kingdom are good at riding and have many horses. I am afraid that the main force will arrive at the Sunset Fortress in five days!"
"Going back to Your Highness, although the Canlan Federation army has a long journey and needs to cross the entire Holy Night Kingdom, the Canlan Federation has a newly developed large-scale land troop carrier called "Lan Feng", which uses magic and
The dual power of the magic beast's pulling power can even make it faster than ordinary horses."
"The Holy Night Kingdom has been well prepared and secretly dispersed a large number of legions in the cities in the west. After the two meet up and then enter the Bingshanbao Fortress, I am afraid it will not take more than 5 days to reach the city!"
"Back to Your Highness, the Prairie Kingdom only has a few people and a few horses, so although the tribes are far apart, it can take at most 5 days to reach the gates of our rainforest fortress!"
After hearing the reports from the intelligence officers, Lei Xiao nodded thoughtfully and said, "So, do we still have five days to prepare?"
Lei Xiao froze his eyebrows and immediately ordered: "In that case, Her Majesty the Queen and I will find a way to resist the enemy as soon as possible. Everyone can perform their duties, and everything will focus on preparing for war."
"At the same time, the news of the invasion from the five countries should not spread for the time being, so as not to cause unnecessary panic in the royal capital and other cities."
At this point, Lei Xiao's voice lowered a bit, and then said: "This matter is related to the life and death of our Leng Yan Kingdom. Please be careful. No matter who it is, if there is any discrepancy, I will make an agreement with Her Majesty the Queen."
Severe punishment will not be given."
"As you command, Your Highness the Prince!"
All the civil servants and military officers present raised their chests and saluted, saying in unison.
"Furthermore, immediately secretly seal the diplomatic residences of the five invading countries in the royal capital, and secretly detain all personnel from other countries to prevent any information from being leaked."
Lei Xiao pondered for a moment, then added: "In addition, all cities, including the royal capital, have further strengthened access management to prevent enemy spies from sneaking in to the greatest extent."
"At the same time, secretly launch the highest-level spy search measures to try to catch all the enemy's spies."
Lei Xiao's eyes were bright, scanning every king, general and important minister in the lower position, and continued: "Finally, including Luolong City, all border fortresses were immediately and completely closed, and the highest level of alert measures were implemented. The Queen and I
His Majesty will redress and supply the soldiers as soon as possible and conduct inspections at the same time."
"As you command, Your Highness the Prince!"
Everyone raised their chests and saluted again, and their morale, which had hit rock bottom, also recovered slightly.
As long as His Highness the Prince has not given up, it is not yet time to completely despair!
"Please remember that this battle is related to the life and death of the Cold Flame Kingdom, and will also determine the strength of the human nations in the future."
Lei Xiao slowly stood up from the throne and said in a deep voice: "Once we successfully survive this crisis, we will not be the ones who destroy the country."
After speaking, Lei Xiao dismissed the meeting with a wave of his hand and returned to the Queen's Lounge with Ariel.
"Lord, can we really survive the crisis of annihilation this time?"
As soon as she entered the room, the grace and nobility on Ariel's face disappeared for an instant, and she leaned on Lei Xiao's shoulder, her fair face full of uneasiness.
"Don't worry, no one can easily take this hard-won land from us, and no one can destroy it."
Lei Xiao gently patted Ariel's delicate shoulder, his words full of firmness.
Lei Xiao clearly understood that although the road ahead was filled with destruction and uncertainty, one wrong step would lead to eternal disaster.
But if you don't even believe that the dawn is ahead, how can your subordinates see that extremely slim hope?
In other words, as a lord, I must never give up a single cent, otherwise the mountains and rivers ahead will be shattered and corpses will litter the ground.
"Okay, let's continue to act according to our planned plan."
Lei Xiao passed his fingers through Ariel's hair and said with a smile: "Didn't Her Majesty the Queen just say that? It should be that the other party is afraid of us."
"No matter how you think about it, our strength is not enough to compete with the five countries. The gap is too huge. Even if the 4.6 million army is composed of the weakest first-level soldiers, it is equivalent to 460 fifth-level warriors.
What’s more, the combat power of the main army is far beyond that of ordinary armies.”
Ariel's voice began to tremble as she spoke.
But when her starry eyes flickered and met Lei Xiao's dark eyes, her nervous mood calmed down instantly.
In Lei Xiao's shining eyes, Ariel saw determination and unyieldingness, but she did not see a trace of timidity.
"Lord, I understand. If even we give up hope, we will really be doomed."
Ariel nodded solemnly and said, "Everything under my subordinates depends on the orders of the lord!"
"I have just confirmed with the heads of the three wealthy families that their treasure troves have been sorted out. Let's start with the Shangluc family. It just so happens that Lin's side has also made preparations."
Seeing Ariel cheering up again, Lei Xiao nodded with satisfaction, smiled lightly and said, "We'll set off after lunch."
After that, Lei Xiao, Ariel and others, who simply filled their stomachs, arrived at Lion Heart City, the main city of the Shanglu family, under the teleportation of Jiang Li.
According to the scheduled plan, Ariel, as the new queen, will attend Lin's appointment ceremony as head of the family together with Lin, and by the way, reward the merchants of the Phytococcus family who fought in the battle of Kelburg.
Lei Xiao, on the other hand, took Xiao Huan, as well as the three illusionists Erza, Mia, and Xiao Ya, to the underground area of the family master's castle, and their destination was the Lost Temple of the Phantom Clan.
"Welcome to the little girl's resting place and sleeping place again."
In the dimly lit ancient temple, Xue Li's slender figure was elongated by the light of the light crystal, and soon appeared in front of Lei Xiao.
Her starry eyes flickered. After looking Lei Xiao up and down, she raised her eyebrows and said, "It seems that you have already won and successfully controlled this country, right?"
Before Lei Xiao could respond, Xue Li's red lips parted slightly, and she smiled again: "However, judging from the solemn expression between his brows, your Excellency must have encountered new troubles."
"You really can't hide anything from your Excellency the Chief Priest."
Lei Xiao smiled helplessly, and then briefly described to Xue Li what happened between Leng Yan and the Five Kingdoms.
"You are worthy of being the only son chosen by God today. There will always be people who fear your power and try to kill you in your infancy. This is inevitable. After all, before the blazing sun has fully risen, it is like an abyss.
Endless darkness still shrouds this land."
Xue Li tilted her head, a hint of deep thought appeared on her fair and translucent face, and murmured to herself: "Is there any way to help you resist the invading enemy? It's not like there isn't any..."
"Really? Please give me some advice from the Chief Priest!"
Lei Xiao's eyes lit up and he asked quickly.
"But the crux of the problem is that with the current illusion strength of your subordinates, they can't even activate the most basic illusion array of our Phantom Tribe, so how can we put it into use on the battlefield?"
Xue Li hesitated for a moment, then told the truth, shook her head helplessly and said: "So, I'm afraid the little girl can only do nothing to help." ()