Volume 5 Chapter 108
by Need_More_SleepVolume 5 + Chapter 108: The Restoration Army’s War Council
“Your Highness, did you forget? Hurry, hurry! Everyone is waiting, only you are missing!!”
Elly knocked urgently on the door from outside.
“Ahh~”
Xia Yi climbed up from the floor, yawning, and opened the door.
“What is it?”
“Your Highness, the fox clan’s war council was scheduled for this morning!”
“…Right, that does sound familiar.”
Xia Yi finally remembered.
During this period, the little fox had been constantly traveling across the southern regions, recruiting troops and seeking alliances with other forces.
Before setting off, she had told Xia Yi that the war council would be held today.
“Has Fox Radish already returned?” Xia Yi asked.
“Yes, Your Highness. The fox princess returned late last night,” Elly explained.
“I understand. Then let’s prepare to attend the war council.”
“Very well, Your Highness. Allow me to assist you in dressing!”
…
After changing her clothes, Xia Yi went with Elly to the Restoration Army’s war council chamber in Water Imperial City.
“My destined rival, you are far too slow, we were waiting only for you!”
The moment Xia Yi stepped inside, she heard the voice of the little fox.
She noticed that many people were already present, not only members of the fox clan, but also the dragon clan.
The dragon clan stood on equal footing with the fox clan, after all, when Yue Liu had fallen into crisis, it was the dragon clan that had come to her aid, providing the first supplies of food, troops, and support.
They were, in essence, the “angel investors” of the Restoration Army, its major stakeholders.
Among everyone present, only the little fox was seated.
Across from her was another seat, clearly reserved for Xia Yi, everyone else stood.
This alone made Xia Yi’s current status unmistakably clear.
“Yue Liu, you came back too early. I thought you’d arrive around noon,” Xia Yi said as she took her seat.
“Ahem, since everyone is now present, the war council shall officially begin!”
The little fox, Yue Liu, was brimming with energy.
Clearly, her recent efforts had yielded significant results.
“Next, allow me to present the report!”
A beautiful fox clanswoman stepped forward from behind Yue Liu.
“Hongshan?”
Xia Yi looked at her in slight surprise.
This was Hongshan, one of Yue Liu’s subordinates. Back in Greenfield City, she had been the one to see them off at the Flying Swallow train.
“Yes, it is I,” Hongshan bowed politely. “Silver Dragon Princess, I sincerely thank you for aiding Her Highness Yue Liu during her most difficult time… To be honest, I feel quite ashamed. I tried to find Her Highness earlier, but I was controlled by the White Night Sect. It was only after Your Highness led troops to retake Greenfield City that I was freed.”
“I see.”
“Everyone, this is the current situation, ”
Holding a report, Hongshan began explaining the state of affairs while referencing the map.
From her explanation, Xia Yi understood the overall picture:
The White Night Sect had failed to adequately support the fox clan forces in the south. Those armies had been left to fight independently against the Restoration Army, receiving neither funding nor resources.
It appeared the White Night Sect intended to hold only the north, abandoning the southern forces entirely.
Naturally, the southern armies refused to be sacrificial pawns.
They began actively contacting the Restoration Army, seeking negotiations.
Without significant losses, Yue Liu successfully reached agreements with these forces, integrating them into her army.
Of course, a small portion of fox clan forces resisted, making unreasonable demands.
In response, Yue Liu led troops to subdue them by force.
After some time, they were brought into submission.
Overall, the southern region of Fox Hill had now been unified under Yue Liu’s control.
“Now, the fox royal family, my father, and the northern fox clans remain under the control of the White Night Sect. They continue to oppress the people and commit atrocities!”
Yue Liu stood and spoke passionately to the assembly.
“As the sole legitimate heir of the fox royal family, I will not stand idly by! I endured humiliation and hardship, secured the support of the dragon clan, rose again, and formed the Restoration Army. With your support, and that of the people, the time has come to strike! We shall overthrow the White Night Sect and restore Fox Hill!”
“The dragon clan will also provide full support,” Xia Yi added, making her stance clear.
In previous wars, the dragon clan’s strength had been evident to all.
With such a powerful ally, the Restoration Army’s confidence surged.
“Fenghua!” Yue Liu called out loudly.
“Present!”
Fenghua stepped forward under everyone’s gaze and saluted Yue Liu.
“From this moment, you are appointed Vanguard General. Lead a portion of the army northward and open the path for the Restoration Army.”
This was both an order and a formal appointment, his reward for slaying Senluo and delivering Water Imperial City.
“Your Highness…!”
Fenghua’s body trembled with excitement.
“I will not fail your expectations! I will lead the charge and crush the White Night Sect!!”
Afterward, Yue Liu assigned various tasks to her subordinates and finalized the battle plan.
In three days, the Restoration Army would march, the war against the White Night Sect entering its second phase.
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The war council concluded.
One by one, everyone left, until only Xia Yi and Yue Liu remained.
“My destined rival, why do you seem so unexcited?” Yue Liu asked. “This is such a stirring moment!”
“I’m a bit sleepy. Didn’t rest well last night…”
“What happened?”
“I had a nightmare.”
“You didn’t cry from fear, did you?”
“I’m not someone who cries.”
“Really?”
“Of course. When have you ever seen me cry?”
“…That’s true.”
“On the other hand, I often see you teary-eyed,” Xia Yi teased, “and you even like making those ‘ying ying’ whining sounds.”
“Th-That’s… Let’s change the subject!!”
Yue Liu quickly diverted the topic, slightly embarrassed.
Xia Yi said, “From the looks of it, the Restoration Army has a clear advantage. With the White Night Sect clinging to the north like this, it won’t be long before they’re defeated.”
“Of course! The White Night Sect are nothing but a group of villains who have lost the people’s support. Our Restoration Army is the will of destiny!”
“I just hope my earlier thoughts don’t come true…”
“What thoughts?”
“…Nothing.”
Xia Yi smiled faintly.
Deep down, she had an inexplicable premonition.
Even if the White Night Sect were defeated, its leader might still have a hidden contingency, perhaps even enough to turn the tide and utterly crush the Restoration Army.
But there was no evidence, only intuition.
At a moment like this, on the eve of departure, there was no need to voice such baseless pessimism and dampen Yue Liu’s morale.
Xia Yi could only hope… that it was nothing more than a mistaken feeling.
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