Under Mallard's explanation, Lu Xiao learned about the difficult situation currently facing the Kingdom of Calgar.
Mallard first mentioned a piece of news that Lu Xiao had speculated but had not confirmed.
"Bahawa is dead?"
"Yes, according to the intelligence obtained by our spies, he had a military conflict with Sirius at Sunset Castle and was ultimately defeated and died."
Lu Xiao frowned and asked: "In other words, Shadow Calgar is now completely in Sirius's hands?"
"Yes, although Sirius is a complete layman in managing internal affairs, in this war-torn environment, his military command ability can be maximized."
Mallard said with a headache: "Sirius regarded the mechanical army as his trump card and marched eastward from Sunset Castle. The fortresses built by the kingdom on the route of the mechanical army could not stop their impact at all."
"On the other hand, Shadow Calgar's regular army is surrounded from all sides under the command of Sirius. Our defense forces are unable to cope with the situation and can only temporarily abandon the unstoppable mechanical army and prioritize dealing with the ordinary army."
"As far as the results are concerned, we blocked Siris's Shadow Calgar troops, but the mechanical army is still advancing towards Meridian City step by step, and will be at the city's gates within five days at the latest."
The capital was facing threats, and everyone in the Kingdom of Calga was very anxious. The high priest Lu Xiao had seen before was preaching in vain just to appease the people.
Yavid recruited the last remaining generals to discuss with them the defense of Meridian City.
Considering the terrifying breakthrough power of the mechanical army, the senior leaders of the Kingdom of the Sun were at a loss as to how to defend themselves.
"It's not too late."
After listening to Mallard's explanation, Lu Xiao intervened in the conversation between Yavid and the generals.
"To block the mechanical army head-on is like using a mantis' arm as a chariot. We might as well launch a harassing and delaying attack on them before the mechanical army reaches Ziwu City."
Yavid looked at Lu Xiao expectantly: "Please continue to tell me how to implement the tactics?"
Lu Xiao nodded to Yavid and said to the generals present: "Malad told me that the Kingdom of Calgar has sent people to Oseland and Banuk for help."
"Not to mention the Banuk tribe that lives in a corner, the Oselan people have strong technical capabilities. If they can provide enough heavy weapon support and rely on the solid city defense of Meridian City, they should have the opportunity to block and slowly eat away at the mechanical army.
quantity."
Elend proudly hammered his chest and promised: "I dare not brag about other things, but the weapons of the Oselan people can definitely hurt those heavy machines."
"I have moved all the heavy weapons that can be collected around Ziwu City onto the city wall at this stage. It should be able to survive the impact of the mechanical army for a while."
Lu Xiao nodded and said: "The weapons collected by the people alone are not enough, and the manpower is also insufficient. We need to delay some time for the support to arrive."
"I need people who are familiar with guerrilla warfare to lead some soldiers from Ziwu City out of the city to harass the mechanical army and delay their march as much as possible."
Elsa said with a headache: "This... I'm afraid it will be difficult."
"The terrain between Sunset Fort and Ziwu City is flat. Except for a forest about two days away from Ziwu City, there is an endless desert along the way. It is difficult for guerrillas to be effective."
"Furthermore, neither the Oseran nor the Kalgar are good at guerrilla warfare in the mountains and forests. If they reluctantly go out to fight, they will only be defeated by the other side who will seize the loopholes."
Lu Xiao smiled confidently: "I understand that professional matters should be left to professionals."
"After the meeting, Aloy and I will rush to the Nora territory as quickly as possible to persuade them to send troops to assist and jointly solve this world-wide crisis."
"The Nora are experts in guerrilla warfare. If we can enlist their help, we should be able to effectively delay the advancement of the mechanical army."
Yavid's face changed: "Is it really possible? The Nora tribe is extremely xenophobic, coupled with the hatred caused by the war a few years ago..."
Lu Xiao said firmly: "It depends on people. Leave this task to me and Aloy. After all, she is also a pursuer sent by the Nora Patriarch's Mother Association, and she has a lot of say in the clan."
Yavid sighed deeply: "I know, I will give up some benefits to Oselan so that they can send reinforcements as soon as possible."
"Lu Xiao, I'll leave it to you for the Nora clan."
"no problem."
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"Persuading the Nora tribe to send troops?"
Returning to the villa in Ziwu City, Lu Xiao told Yongzhen and Aloy the information obtained from the interview with Yavid.
Knowing that Lu Xiao planned to obtain assistance from the Nora tribe, Aloy spread his hands and said with laughter and tears: "Lu Xiao, although it is a bit inappropriate for me as a Nora person, it is basically impossible for the Nora tribe to ask Calgar
The kingdom sent reinforcements."
"Not to mention the ancient custom of the Nora people not allowing people to leave the Holy Land. The war a few years ago made the Nora people not have the slightest affection for Calgar. I don't think you can convince them to send troops."
Lu Xiao smiled and said: "It is true that conventional methods will not work, but what if the order is given in the name of the mother of all things?"
The corner of Aloy's mouth twitched, and she suddenly had a bad premonition.
"...What do you want to do?"
"You'll know then."
Lu Xiao waved his hand to open the portal to the Heart of All Mothers. The specific location was the cliff cave where he had rested briefly before.
…
After Sirius launched a full-scale attack, the soldiers guarding the border of the Nora tribe also felt some changes.
The defense of Shadow Calgar Fortress in the border area is very obviously relaxed, perhaps because the Nora people will not easily leave their territory to go on an attack.
When Aloy rushed to Meridian City to have a series of adventures with Lu Xiao and Yongzhen, Sona had already returned to the Heart of All Mothers with the expedition team that had completed its mission.
Sona has been a war leader for more than ten years. She has personally experienced the tragic war with the Kingdom of Calgar and has rich experience.
Although Hua Er and Hua La received Sona's strict education since childhood, their prestige and ability were far from being comparable to Sona's.
Just as the eldest mother Lancela was worried, it would be difficult for these two juniors acting as war leaders to overwhelm the senior warriors in the clan.
Faced with the troublesome and sarcastic remarks from the old fritters headed by Lei Xu, the two could only restrain their anger and barely control the situation in the name of the Elder Mothers Association.
Sona's return changed everything. Resh, who was originally showing his teeth and claws, hid away like a mouse after seeing a cat.
He thought that the expedition team led by Sona had been completely destroyed, so he boldly challenged Sona's children, hoping to become the new war leader.
Sona's tough approach to managing her subordinates, and her personal strength is unparalleled among the Nora tribe.
After returning to her hometown and learning about the plans of people with evil intentions such as Lei Xu, she challenged these senior soldiers face to face and beat them one by one until they could not get up, which once again deepened the fear of Lei Xu and others towards her.
When Lu Xiao brought Aloy and Yongzhen to the Heart of All Mothers, the commotion caused by the war chief's absence had long since subsided, and the Nora tribe continued to live a peaceful and isolated life.
"Aloy, you first return to the temple alone, report the completion of the mission to the Elder Mothers, and try your best to persuade them to send troops to assist Calga."
Lu Xiao's instructions made Aloy a little embarrassed: "Yes, but I can't guarantee that I can convince them."
"I don't need your convincing."
Lu Xiao patted Aloy on the shoulder, with a mysterious smile on his lips: "You just need to stabilize them and leave an impression on the members of the Elder Mother Association. Leave the rest of the work to us.