Ryan sat in the middle of the banquet hall, accepting congratulations from his friends, Vivian, Adela, Allendo, Shaina, Seres, Flanner, Adams, Sophie, Bud, Letoz , Barbara... Everyone wished the youngest legendary mage on this continent from the bottom of their hearts, and felt sincerely happy that he could achieve what he has achieved today.
When the banquet went on at noon, Faras and the others also arrived at the Iron Fist Castle through the teleportation magic circle. Victor, Orlando, Hamfist, Red, Androkos, Minsk, Melinda, Alina , even the empire’s little emperor Fernando, Harold also came here,
Seeing all the friends who had shared weal and woe with him gathered around him happily, Ryan was also indescribably happy. Why did he use oppressive means to study magic hard? It was not just for an occasion like today, to be able to see his friends. If you can live a happy life, Ryan himself will feel happy,
While Ryan's birthday party was in progress, Iron Fist Castle and even the entire Cassano were plunged into a sea of joy. In order to prepare for today's banquet, Adela, Vivian and other Cassano rulers deployed a large amount of supplies. and money, and distribute them for free today, and at the same time declare that on Ryan's birthday every year, the entire Cassano will have a holiday so that the people here can cheer to their heart's content, and Ryan received Cassano officials at the banquet At that time, it was announced that Cassano's taxes would continue to be reduced. The 15% tax and stable living environment also made Cassano the most livable city on the mainland, and Cassano's people cheered The sound also resounded throughout the earth,
On the day Lane left the Free Paradise, Chilaviv, the chairman of the Dorok Business Alliance, also rushed to Cassano in person, hoping to meet Lane. With the help of money, Chilaviv arrived only one day later than Lane. When we arrived at the Iron Fist Castle, we just happened to catch up with Ryan's birthday party. However, Chilaviv was very self-aware. He just sent someone to bring the generous gifts he prepared to Ryan, while he himself found a place in the Iron Fist Castle. Stayed and waited for Ryan's reception,
The banquet lasted from morning until late at night, and everyone returned home happily. However, Victor, Orlando, and Faras stayed behind, while the little king Harold was taken somewhere by Barbara. , Ryan first sent his friends away one by one, and then motioned to Orlando and the others to wait for a while while he went to where his parents lived first.
Ryan's parents were respected to the greatest extent in Cassano, and Vivian and Adela also came to accompany them from time to time. After seeing their son gain such power and possess such powerful power, Ryan's parents also felt sorry for themselves. The child is happy. Today is Ryan's birthday. Of course his parents remember it clearly, but they are understanding and do not go to Ryan's birthday party. After all, they are elders and if they get involved, it will make Ryan's Friends cannot enjoy themselves as much as they like,
When Ryan opened the door to his parents' house and walked into the room, he immediately saw several of his favorite foods on the table. In the past, Ryan's mother would cook him a portion every year on his birthday. , so that Ryan can enjoy delicious food to his heart's content. Although Ryan has become famous now and has not eaten such simple food for a long time, but in his heart, there is no food that can compare to the food made by his mother. delicious,
Without saying too much, the Lane family sat around quietly enjoying family happiness. Lane sat at the table and slowly tasted his mother's handicrafts. Five years later, the food made by his mother was still so delicious. Ryan's mother was even more happy when she saw her son eating everything she cooked.
After Ryan swept away the food on the table, Ryan's father patted his son on the shoulder and said to him: "You are 21 years old and have your own wife. You can live independently. I know You have many things to do, so you must always think about home, and a man should do something good. The eaglet can only grow up by flying alone."
"While you were away, Faras and the others often came to visit us, which made us very happy. Your mother and I are just hunters who don't know anything, but we can have daughters-in-law like them who are from noble families. I am also proud of you. Be happy, everything you get today is from your own efforts, I was far inferior to you when I was your age."
"I've heard about what happened to you in the past. I felt a little uncomfortable at first, but then I slowly figured it out. It's like I went into the mountains to hunt, and I only killed for survival. When I faced When there is a ferocious beast, the only option is to face it bravely. Either it dies or I die. Turning around and running away is definitely a coward's behavior, and how can a two-legged person outrun a four-legged beast?"
"There's just one thing you have to remember, Ryan, my son." Ryan's father said to Ryan solemnly: "Do you still remember what I said when you were young? A man must protect his family. My friend, it’s worth it even if you pay the price of your life. But I heard Farasi say that you are now very powerful. There are not many people in the entire continent who can defeat you. I don’t understand magic, but Know what this means, Ryan, when a person has great power, it is easy to fall due to inner desires, because your power can protect yourself from punishment after doing wrong things."
"My son, I still clearly remember that when you were young, you swore in front of me with a sweet voice to be a man who could protect your relatives and friends. However, if one day you become a man dominated by desire, A person who can kill innocent people indiscriminately for his own benefit, and even bring harm to the mainland, then you are no longer my son. Of course, I think that when you really reach that time, you will no longer care about the family ties between our father and son, and mother and son. .”
When Ryan left his parents' house, his father's heartfelt words were still echoing in his ears. Of course, he knew very well why his father said this, but Ryan was also very lucky. At least so far, Ryan had not lost his strength because of his strength. Falling with desire, walking through the courtyard of the Iron Fist Castle, Ryan secretly warned himself in his heart that he must remember his parents' words at all times, because his parents are the people who love him most in the world.
By the time Ryan returned to the meeting hall, more than an hour had passed since the banquet ended, but Orlando and the others were still waiting there tirelessly. After seeing Ryan return, Victor waved his hand, indicating that Ryan didn't have to say anything more. What kind of words are you talking about? I just opened my mouth and got into the topic.
"Ryan, we are here together today, of course, to congratulate you on becoming the youngest legendary mage on the continent, and also congratulate you on your 21st birthday. But since we are together, we still have to discuss the future. Strategy, of course Orlando is more familiar with these situations, let him speak."
Victor's simple opening remarks transferred the right to speak to Orlando. The latter stood up, walked to the continental topographic map hanging on the wall, and said to Ryan: "I believe you also know very well that in the process of wiping out the Clay tribe, After the threat, we are now faced with a choice, whether to go north to recapture the Thunder God Fortress or go south to quell Senat's rebellion. We have thought about this issue in the imperial capital for a long time, but we always feel a little embarrassed, because no matter which one we choose, it will be A tough choice.”
"Go north to the Thunder God Fortress and fight the main battle with the orcs on the prairie. It seems very simple. However, when the Thunder God Fortress fell four years ago, the orcs captured Sunrise City overnight. Obviously this has strategic significance. 4 Years are enough for the orcs to master the most advanced navigation and shipbuilding technology of us humans. Even if we recapture the Thunder God Fortress, we still cannot stop them north of the Hengduan Mountains, because they can still go around the natural chasm by boat."
"In this way, in order to completely solve this hidden danger, we must go all the way north. We must destroy the main force of the orc army just like we did with the Clay tribe, and we must also shake the foundation of the orc rule. That is a very difficult thing, because we are facing the north. We are completely unfamiliar with the Talon Prairie, and are most likely not adapted to the cold climate there, and we don’t know the specific location of the main force of the orcs at all.”
"If we choose the south, then when our army goes south, the rear will be attacked by orcs at any time. I have calculated that this will hold back our army of at least 300,000 people. In this way, our troops going south will be insufficient. This is an embarrassing situation, and this problem becomes more and more prominent as we go south. After all, the south is also the territory of the empire. We cannot use the same methods to expel the Clay tribe, and must station troops, which will make our military strength even more stretched."
"So directly occupying it with the army is not the best choice." Ryan thought about Orlando's words and said: "This is another reason why I carried out the forbidden spell deterrence in Free Paradise. Today, Qilavi of the Dorok Business Alliance My husband has arrived at Iron Fist Castle. He sent a congratulatory gift and left his address. He is waiting for my interview at any time. Maybe we can divide the power of the Southern Freedom Alliance first, and then attack Seike City or Moon City with superior forces. To disrupt the opponent’s offensive and defensive alliance.”
Orlando and Victor looked at each other and smiled, while Faras said to Ryan: "Actually, this is another purpose of our coming here. We must discuss a plan so that Free Paradise can break away from the Southern Freedom Alliance and belong to the mainland. Sike City and Wangyue City in the east and west will be blocked, so we can easily choose one of them to launch a surprise attack."
Ryan pointed to Wangyue City on the map and said to Faras: "I have an idea. Since there are many magicians in Wangyue City and the army in Sike City is huge, then the imperial capital can suppress more than 200,000 elite troops in Mori Xiaoxiao. The area around the town poses a sufficient threat to Senat, and Cassano’s army plus all the experts from our two families will conduct a raid on Moon Moon City in an effort to solve this problem once and for all.”
"But, how do we break through the northern defense line of Wangyue City? After all, except for a few of us, it is impossible for other soldiers to avoid the detection of the 'magic eye' of the magician of Wangyue City." Farasi said,
"It's very simple, Fani, let's go from here." Ryan pointed at the Silent Forest south of Wangyue City with his hand: "Using Demon Moon City as a springboard, suddenly appear behind Wangyue City, 5,000 wind archers and 5,000 magic legions are enough Inflicting a fatal blow to Moon Moon City, as for Blair and Catherine, leave it to us."