Chapter 1602: Prepare for battle

"If you insist on pulling Shizhu Town into our camp, you can only count on Lord Castis to lobby." Baron Laval solemnly emphasized.
"Actually, I think so too, Ben, would you like to go out with me to visit Lord Castis?" Governor Nichols smiled and invited him.
"That's all right, sir, my presence will only destroy the atmosphere of your meeting with the Lord, and I have more important things to deal with."
Baron Laval refused.
"More important thing?" His Excellency Governor expressed a curious look, "Is it convenient for me to disclose it?"
Baron Laval’s marble-carved face, a rare flash of throbbing, seemed to reveal the man’s intense struggle.
After a long thought, he finally spoke.
"Your Excellency, please allow me to ask a question that is not polite. In order to protect our homeland and our compatriots living on this land, do you mind getting your hands dirty?"
Sir William Nichols froze for a moment, then shook his head and laughed.
"Ben, this is really a silly question!"
"Please answer me, dear lord."
"Ben, who do you think I am?" His Excellency pointed to the tip of his nose. "The man standing in front of you is a politician! If I'm afraid to get my hands dirty, if I'm a person with moral cleanliness , He would not choose to be in politics!"

I’m relieved to hear that.
Baron Laval’s complexion eased.
While you are seeking support from the Aboriginal people, I will also try to recruit some mercenaries through that channel – the guy’s The reputation is not good, but in order to take care of the overall situation, sometimes we have to deal with the devil."
"I can understand your bitterness, Ben, you always make sacrifices in this way, but no one knows, it is really wronging you."
Sir Nickles patted the old partner's shoulder and sighed in a mixed mood.
"Not pursuing perfection at the moral level does not mean doing things by any means. Life is still awesome."
"Ben, you are still young. Sometimes you do things too radically, without even considering the consequences. As elders, I want to give you some advice."
"Strong competition and strong sense of responsibility are all your strengths. However, being too persistent will overwhelm yourself. You are also an ordinary person with flesh and blood. It is enough to fulfill your obligations. No one is qualified to force you to take on. Taking responsibility beyond the scope of my ability, I hope you don’t put too much pressure on yourself."
"Whether it is for the glory of the soldiers or to live up to the expectations of our compatriots, it is not worth selling our souls to demons. Only when you learn to face the day of failure can you be considered a mature man."
"Thank you for your advice, sir, I must bear in mind."
Baron Laval lowered his head, deliberately or unintentionally, avoiding the keen eye of Governor Nichols.
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In the afternoon, Governor Nichols changed into casual clothes, and took only two guards, and took a humble carriage to the hidden repair estate outside the city, and visited Lord Castis, who was healing there.
In addition to Governor Nichols and the owner of the manor Sir Castis, the elder Sigmund of the Walsonge tribe and his heir Logan were also invited to the banquet at the Hermitage Manor.
The dinner was just a guise, and the four heavyweights met secretly, with the purpose of exploring the feasibility of uniting against the Fijians.
In this negotiation, the requesting Governor Nichols was in a passive situation and had to make concessions in order to gain the support of the Walsunge tribe.
After some bargaining, finally under the mediation of Lord Castis, Governor Nichols finally reached an agreement with Elder Sigmund.
The two sides agreed to use the "Aosta Lake-Mijiu River" as the border between the Midgard colony and the aboriginal territories. From now on, the colonists shall not cross the border and go west.
Correspondingly, the Walsunge tribe also promised not to cross the border and plunder the settlements established by the colonists.
In addition, Logan Walsung will lead elite warriors of 1,000 families to assist the Midgard Army in the form of mercenaries against General Convalley's Southward Corps.
Considering the deep grievance between the Walsonge family and Baron Laval and the lack of mutual trust, mercenaries from Shizhu Town will never be willing to obey Baron’s command. In order to avoid conflicts on the battlefield, someone must coordinate in the middle.
This coordinator must have a high prestige in the colonial military, otherwise it will not be enough to suppress the arrogant baron Laval, and at the same time be respected by the Assa people, otherwise the coordinating work will not continue at all.
Obviously, only Lord Castis was able to perform this key role in the entire city of Midgard.
Everyone can see that the health of Lord Castis is not optimistic, and not to mention that he was charged like a young man. The hard military career alone may lead to deterioration of the condition and even life-threatening.
Governor Nichols and Logan could not bear to bother the former war hero with illness, but they had to admit that no second person could replace the role of Lord Castis.
The Lord himself had long expected this situation. Just as he had confided to Joan and others not long ago, as a veteran, he was ready to go out again and calmly told Governor Nichols: "Your Excellency, I am very I am honored to accept this appointment without worrying about my health. My servant Heimdall can take care of my daily life during the march and try not to hinder the young people."
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The campus of Midgard University cannot escape the shadow of war.
Since the beginning of May, the atmosphere on the campus has become increasingly tense, and most students have been unwilling to attend classes.
In times of crisis, some people are wise to protect themselves and take leave to avoid the war. Many young people sign up to join the army with blood and blood, eager to show their strengths in the war to protect their country.
By the end of May, among the more than 1,000 students in Midgard University, no fewer than 300 responded to the call of the Governor, volunteered to register for service, bid farewell to relatives and friends, and rushed to the military camp.
Of the more than 300 young men who temporarily joined the army, the casters accounted for more than half, mainly from seminaries, knight colleges, and Austrian law schools.
The number is not large, but the military has high hopes, and positions are arranged according to their volunteers and special strengths. It is necessary to give full play to the talents of these young people and at the same time to ensure their safety as much as possible.
If the status of an ordinary spellcaster in the army is equivalent to a "tactical weapon", then the high level of military attention to Joan Vida, a "genius spellcaster", has even been elevated to the level of a "strategic weapon".
Even the "enlistment notice" received by Joan is different from others. It was written by Lord Castis, who was the commander-in-chief of the coalition of Meadgard and Walsinger, and invited him to report to the headquarters for an interview. Appointment details.
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