"Ruler of the Sarand Sultanate, my Majesty the King asked me to tell you that you should send reinforcements when he is fighting Falvia, instead of letting him fight alone."
The messenger had some anger on his face. He was a Nord, and his Nord brothers were fighting on the front line. In order to cover those Rhodok recruits, many brothers died in this battle.
Sultan Hakim had an apologetic look on his face, which he was just pretending to do. In fact, what he really wanted was for as many of Wals' soldiers to die as possible.
"I'm sorry! I thought that with the reputation of the God of War of Wals, I could defeat Falvia in one battle. I just had to stay in the city and wait for good news. I didn't expect that I miscalculated."
The messenger originally intended to insist on saying a few more words, but he moved his lips and finally did not utter the words because he knew that saying more was useless.
"Your Majesty! I have brought your message. I hope to see your perfect figure on the battlefield next time. My King Wals will surely be happy to watch your heroic figure fighting on the battlefield. It will also be an eye-opener for the soldiers of the Kingdom of Karad. You will live up to your reputation as the ruler of the Sarand Sultanate. After all, you are recovering lost territory with our help. You must let your enemies, the rebels who intend to usurp the throne, know your figure and know that you are the one leading them. You are the true king of the Sarand Sultanate."
The messenger's words were perfect. All of this was to get the Sarande Sultanate to send its troops to the battlefield to cooperate with Wals. Originally, Wals, an outsider, was not in a position to interfere in the affairs of the Sarande Sultanate. But now, Sultan Hakim thought Wals was too powerful and wanted Wals to fight Falvia to a point where both sides would suffer losses. This inevitably made Wals extremely angry.
Sultan Hakim also knew that she was embarrassed, so she had to cough dryly to diffuse the awkward atmosphere. The ministers and lords in the hall of Shariz Castle also looked guilty. The rulers of the desert region in the south were now afraid to fight Falvia. It was really embarrassing. The messenger was extremely tactful. If he had said it more seriously.
Perhaps, Sultan Hakim might lose face.
That’s not all. If he doesn’t go to war, Wals is more likely to just leave. After all, for the Sarranid Sultanate, this is its family affair, and Wals can leave at any time.
At this point, Sultan Hakim knew and understood that he had to send troops to help Wals no matter what.
"Of course, next time on the battlefield, I will let Alva, the Light of Pearl, see how heroic I am in battle. I'm sure those damn usurpers will be scared to death immediately."
Sultan Hakim deliberately pretended to be disgusted on his face. In fact, he had fought with Alva, the Pearl of Light many times, but he was defeated almost every time. The reason was very simple, because Alva, the Pearl of Light, had a brave general named Falvia by his side.
When the messenger arrived, his anger subsided. He was in the upper hand at this time. At this time, she wanted to disobey Wals's order and say something else. After thinking about it, he decided to tease this monarch. After all, Wals came to help Hakim Sultan. Hakim Sultan did not show a good face or a good hospitality. He just asked Wals and Falvia's army to fight to the death. This was really unkind.
"Your Majesty! Our army is short of food and clothing outside, and the supplies have been delayed due to the long journey. I wonder if there is any extra food in Shariz that can be provided to us?"
"this… "
Sultan Hakim hesitated. The Wals army was a considerable expense, and this was an emergency moment of the war. It was said that half of Wals' army were farmers who had just been recruited from the fields. Such an army could not withstand a fight. He provided him with his own food. Whether it was not worth the cost was still a problem to be solved.
Seeing that Sultan Hakim actually hesitated, the envoy's anger, which had been extinguished, suddenly surged up again. Her face showed unprecedented anger, and the faces of the ministers and lords present also turned ugly. If they did not agree to Wals, they would become an isolated city if they retreated.
Seeing this, the ministers and lords all turned their heads to the high and mighty ruler of the Sarand Sultanate, Sultan Hakim. If he shook his head, the whole city might be razed to the ground by Falvia tomorrow, and by then, Alva, the Pearl of Light, would come to power, and this could not be exchanged for a batch of grain.
As the matter was urgent, Sultan Hakim could only nod in agreement.
"Then I thank you, Your Majesty, on behalf of my king."
The messenger withdrew.
Sultan Hakim immediately turned his face towards Francine. Just now, he was calm when facing the envoy, fearing that the envoy would be angry, because this envoy was behind Wals, but when facing Francine, he was a member of his own camp, but he did not help him speak just now. After all, Francine has a strong talent for debate. If she helps the envoy, she can reduce the loss.
Seeing Hakim Sultan staring at her like this, Francine certainly understood what Hakim Sultan was thinking.
"Your Majesty! If you don't do what this messenger says, the consequences will be disastrous. Falvia suffered a great loss in the first fight with Wals. Do you think it's better for Wals to be an enemy of Falvia? Or is it better for Wals to become an ally with him? If Wals and Falvia join forces, I'm afraid you won't be able to resist them no matter what."
Sultan Hakim knew that he would have to agree to Wals's terms anyway, so he sighed and didn't look at Francine again. Francine's lively eyes moved, and she bowed to Hakim and left.
The ministers and lords were also preparing to leave, but Sultan Hakim raised his hand.
"No one of you can leave now! Cheer up! The reinforcements have arrived. Hurry up and make a plan to destroy Falvia's army outside the city. I want to take back my lost land and let them know who is the real master of the Sarand Sultanate."
Hakimsdan pinched his beard and continued, "I know you have suffered heavy losses, but now you must think of some powerful swordsmen hidden near Shariz. I must recruit these swordsmen to be my disciples, so that I can defeat Falvia."
Sultan Hakim's expression now is very serious, which is different from her previous expression. Now she looks like a king.
Chief Diu is the most loyal lord under Sultan Hakim, and his integrity makes many people respect him.
At this time, when the country was in trouble, he was of course the first to stand up.
"Your Majesty! Although our elite troops were all killed by Falvia, I know there is a hermit near Shariz. Legend has it that he holds a famous sword called Quicksand, and his martial arts are extremely powerful. If possible, I am willing to personally lead the team to invite him to join your army. I believe that with his joining, our chances of fighting against Falvia will be more hopeful."
"In that case, there is Chief Raudius."
Sultan Hakim's eyes suddenly lit up, for he knew something about the name of this hidden master.
If Chief Diu could really invite this hidden master out of the mountain, then the chances of defeating Falvia would be increased by another two points, and this would not rely on external reinforcements, but on his own strength. His own reputation and face would be maintained.
Without saying much, almost as soon as Chief Diu said this, he immediately led several guards out of the city. Now that Falvia has temporarily retreated, the enemy troops outside the city have disappeared. Falvia's military discipline is strict, and no troops will stay, which also allows Chief Diu to enter and leave Shariz freely.
At the same time, in the newly established camp in Falvia, he was sitting on his own chair, planning the next action plan with his subordinates.
At this time, opposite Falvia, another noble woman sat in front of him. This was the monarch he served, the opponent of Sultan Hakim, Alva, the Light of Pearls.
Although Alva, the Light of Pearl, was not very capable in combat, he had great appeal. After all, he was the ruler of the Sarande Sultanate's rebellious army and was supported by a group of lords. So it was only natural for him to lead an army to participate in the battle.
Falvia flashed her beautiful eyelashes and looked at the woman in front of her. Pearl Light Alva sat upright, knowing that everything he could get was thanks to the woman in front of him. In fact, most lords obeyed Falvia's call. After all, when the rebellion first started, many lords joined Pearl Light Alva because of Falvia.
Whether it was because of Falvia's strong power or her friendly relationship with her, in short, a considerable number of lords obeyed Falvia's orders. If possible, Falvia could even ascend the throne of the Sarand Sultanate herself.
For Alva, the Pearl of Light, killing Falvia is a matter for the future. At least they have a common enemy, Sultan Hakim of the Sarand Sultanate.
"Your Majesty! What do you think of my proposal? Do you think this plan is feasible?"
Falvia slightly opened her red lips and looked at the king in front of her without any respect.
Alva, the Pearl of Light, was no longer surprised by Falvia's expression. He was just a guy whose power had been sidelined, and Falvia was only using his reputation to raise the banner of rebellion. If he didn't even have the right to claim the Sarand Sultanate, then he would be like a discarded pawn.
Alva, the Pearl of Light, had no choice but to agree to Falvia's decision, because all the power was in Falvia's hands.
"Of course! Marshal, you know military affairs, and everything will be done according to your instructions."
The other lords were already accustomed to the humble behavior of Alva, the Pearl of Light. They all knew in their hearts who was in control of the power. Those lords who supported Sultan Hakim would face the fate of expulsion once they were caught. At that time, those lords who supported Falvia would be able to obtain larger fiefdoms within the Sarand Sultanate.
"Very good! I believe Her Majesty the Queen will definitely support this decision. In this case, you can lead a team to entangle Wals, and I will deal with Sultan Hakim myself."
Pearl Light was a little angry at this time. Victory was right in front of him, but Wals appeared halfway. Facing Falvia's fierce momentum, Pearl Light Alva couldn't help but suppress his anger.
"Marshal! I think it's a little too unbelievable that you asked me to deal with Wals, who is known as the God of War, while you went to deal with Hakim Sultan yourself! Are you afraid of fighting Wals again?"
Alva, the Pearl of Light, suddenly had some ideas in his mind. He hoped that Falvia would be defeated and killed in the battle with Wals. In this way, he would have the opportunity to seize control of the entire army. His thoughts were actually exactly the same as Sultan Hakim's, except that the person they wanted to die had changed.
Falvia sneered. He knew what Alva, the Pearl of Light, was planning, but it was too simple to want him to die.
"I have my own arrangements for this matter. Wals is just entangled. Your purpose is just to entangle him. I tell you again! Wals is a lion! He cannot be defeated easily in one or two strikes. Hakim Sultan is an old falcon. His claws are no longer as sharp as when he was young. It is easy for me to get rid of him. Therefore, kill the weak one first, and then we will unite to fight against the strong one."
Falvia used her hands to tidy up her hair. She was a woman, and despite years of fighting, her hair was still very long, draped over her shoulders. Coupled with her beautiful face, many male lords had begun to pursue Falvia. Her cruelty and scheming were no less than those of ordinary men, which really made young men eager to try.
"Besides, if Sultan Hakim is captured by us, we can directly obtain all the territories of the Sarand Sultanate legally, and Wals, an outsider, will only face expulsion. Since this can achieve the greatest success with a smaller victory, why not do such a deal?" Pearl Light Alva wanted to continue speaking. He wanted to establish his authority in front of Falvia, but after thinking about it, he knew that now was not the time. If he fell out now, he would only be frustrated halfway through his process of obtaining the throne. He knew that he had to endure until a certain time before speaking again.
The other lords and generals were silent. The core leadership of the entire military camp was controlled by these two women. No one else was qualified to lead an army. Just as they were silent, a messenger walked in from outside the tent. Everyone saw that it was Gozert, a scout under Falvia.
Gozert was the same as usual. He knelt on one knee and reported directly to Falvia the intelligence he had gathered, as if Alva, the Pearl of Light, did not exist. Alva, the Pearl of Light, could only remain silent. She was originally the queen of the Sarand Sultanate, but now she was not welcomed by such a scout. A surge of anger surged in his heart, but the helplessness that followed forced him to suppress the anger.
"So, what kind of information did you bring back to me, Gozert?"
"The army of Wals has begun to move towards us, and the defenders in Shariz have begun to gather outside the city and are preparing to rush in our direction. It seems that they have reached some kind of agreement with Wals and they have agreed to attack us on this day.
After hearing this, Falvia frowned, but this did not disrupt his current plan at all.
He turned his head towards Alva the Pearly Light.
The latter also looked at Falvia without showing any weakness.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Your Majesty!"
Falvia said pretentiously that he could have respected Alva, the Light of Pearl, but Falvia had already seen the vicious heart of Alva. In that case, why should he respect Alva, the Light of Pearl
Alva, the Pearl of Light, could only nod silently. Falvia, who held great power, was simply the leader of the rebels of the Sarand Sultanate.
Soon, the rebels of the Sarand Sultanate gathered and began to march towards the agreed location.
Wals and Sultan Hakim were unaware that a conspiracy was unfolding against them. Once the two armies joined forces, they headed directly eastwards. At this time, they happened to encounter Falvia's large army.
As the most powerful general under Wals, Aimirida was the first to bear the brunt of the attack, followed closely by Fatis's troops. Airen's troops attacked on the left wing, while on the right wing, Bestur was providing guard.
Sultan Hakim was ready to go. The remaining lords supporting Hakim Slan, led by Chief Diu, launched a fierce attack on Falvia's troops. Sarand Mamluk immediately rushed into the Falvia army. At this time, Sultan Hakim could see Falvia preparing to escape. Of course, he would not miss this opportunity. It seemed that the victory was too easy, and Sultan Hakim was a little hesitant, but on the other side, Wals fought against another enemy of his, Pearl Light Alva, and the situation was exactly the same as his battle with Falvia. Pearl Light Alva's troops also began to retreat.
"I want to let foreigners see my powerful strength."
Sultan Hakim had almost no suspicion and went straight after Falvia. This was a rare victory for him and he would naturally not miss this good opportunity to pursue Falvia.
So, Hakim Sultan left Wals behind and continued to pursue Falvia. Falvia kept retreating to the south. Near the village of Heibai, Falvia suddenly ordered her troops to stop. The pursuers in front were the Sarand Mamluks. Hakim Sultan took the lead and rushed to the front. This time he unexpectedly won. He decided to capture Falvia alive. But he didn't know that he had fallen into Falvia's trap.
The villagers in the Heibai village have already hidden in their homes. Their simple houses cannot withstand the charge of these strong soldiers. Falvia deliberately placed the battlefield in the territory next to the Heibai village.
This is to prevent the two sides from fighting and harming innocent civilians.
Hakim Sultan rode his noble warhorse. To be honest, he had lost several horses, all of which were killed by Falvia. He had fallen into Falvia's schemes several times and had lost several horses. This was the one he had recently purchased from a horse merchant in Shariz. His strong limbs supported Hakim Sultan's body. Although he was not as strong as he was when he was young, he still wore heavy armor and went to the battlefield.
"Hahahaha! Falvia, things have changed. Today is my moment of victory. Your soldiers can no longer hold on."
Hakim Sultan said so, but he didn't know that Falvia had already regarded Hakim Sultan as a dead man. This time Hakim Sultan rashly attacked and went into battle personally. As long as he captured Hakim Sultan, this civil war would be over.
Falvia faced Sultan Hakim, and behind him were rows of neatly arranged soldiers. Hakim saw this scene and suddenly realized that something was wrong. The defeated army was still able to march in an orderly manner, which meant that Falvia's retreat seemed to be a fake.
Sultan Hakim, who had fallen into Falvia's trap many times, realized that things were not going well. But it was too late.
Falvia waved her hand, and the first batch of Sarand Mamluks rushed out. Hakimsdan realized that the situation was not good and quickly ordered everyone to retreat.
Rackman and Matson attacked from both sides, while Chief Diu and other lords resisted. They were worried that this was a trick of Falvia, but the scene before them confirmed their thoughts. They dodged left and right in the enemy's battle formation, but more and more soldiers gathered in front of them. Sarande's soldiers fought with the rebels, and under Falvia's command, Sultan Hakim's army was soon defeated.
Rakman took the lead. As one of Falvia's generals, this time he had to capture Sultan Hakim alive for Falvia.
Rakman was riding a horse that had the fastest speed. Sultan Hakim suddenly felt a chill behind him. The guards on both sides had been killed, and Rakman had actually broken into the enemy's territory alone.