A few days later, beneath a mountain outside Codera. House Silversword and their subordinate houses had temporarily set up camp to wait for the promised military support and provisions.
They had been waiting here since yesterday so everyone was bored out of their minds.
Suddenly, everyone felt the ground tremble so they quickly assembled and prepared for the incoming forces.
"Are those people the crown prince's troops?" Alaric asked as he squinted his eyes.
Standing next to him, Lucas revealed a look of surprise. "No. I think they are Her Highness' private soldiers."
Alaric couldn't believe his words. "Are you saying that Irish has a private army of more than one thousand soldiers?"
Approaching them was an army of almost the sa number as they had. Furthermore, the people leading them didn't seem to be so random slouch either.
Using his Appraisal, Alaric discovered two Transcendent Knights and one 3-Ringed Beast Soul Master on their side!
One of them was soone he had already t before. It was the manager of the mysterious restaurant in Malettan, the woman who had introduced herself as Barbara. Her real na was Linda Barnaley and from what he knew, she was a subordinate of his cousin, Princess Irish.
The other two were strangers.
The Transcendent Knight was an old man with two short spears tied on his back. While the 3-Ringed Beast Soul Master was a beautiful woman who looked to be in her twenties.
Other than these three experts, the army also had about fifteen Elite Knights!
Since when did warriors at this level beco so common?
Are they really Irish's soldiers?
He found it hard to believe that a spoiled princess to possess a private army of this size and caliber.
"Including Linda Barnaley, all three of them are experts who are not recorded in the Astanian Dragon Leaderboard." Lucas' voice drifted into his ears.
Alaric furrowed his eyebrows. He was already aware that there were top experts in the empire who had chosen to remain unknown. He had seen a few of them in his past life when he had joined the crown prince's faction.
At this mont, the one thousand-man army halted in front of their camp. Their three commanders stepped forward and gave Lucas a salute. "We have co to support you, my lord!"
Lucas smiled faintly and cupped his fists in gratitude. "Thank you for coming to our aid. Please follow inside for a cup of tea. My people will help your troops set up their tents."
"Thank you for the invitation, my lord. We will follow your arrangents." The old Transcendent Knight responded respectfully.
Lucas brought them to his tent and asked one of his subordinates to prepare tea for them.
"You may sit." He told the three.
Upon taking their seats, Linda Barnaley opened her mouth.
"My lord, please allow to make the introductions. This lady right here is Samiya. She is a 3-Ringed Beast Soul Master."
While she was introducing the beautiful woman nad Samiya, Alaric carefully checked her attributes using his Appraisal.
Samiya [3-Ringed Beast Soul Master] EXP: 119/5000
Potential: A
Integrated Monster Traits: Ultimate Heal (S), Saintess' Hymn (A), Solid Protection (B)
Traits: Singing (S), Calligraphy (S), Dancing (S), Painting (A), Persuasion (A), Business Managent (A), Horseback Riding (B), Archery (D)
Strength: 190
Stamina: 199
Agility: 170
Vitality: 240
Endurance: 180
Mana: 387
Most of her attributes were definitely lacking for soone at her level, but she had promising integrated monster traits. Based on his knowledge, her Saintess' Hymn was a skill that boosted her allies' stamina and endurance.
It was a skill that would be crucial in a large-scale battle!
As for Ultimate Heal, it was an ability that could heal the allies in her targeted area!
With these two powerful support abilities, the soldiers on their side would have nothing to worry about fighting recklessly!
At this mont, Linda introduced the old Transcendent Knight.
"This gentleman is our commander, Sherwin…"
Alaric imdiately inspected the old man's attributes.
Sherwin [Transcendent Knight] EXP: 4101/5000
Potential: B
Traits: Spear Mastery (S), Close Combat (S), Horseback Riding (A), Hunting (A), Tracking (A), Intimidation (B) Danger Perception (C) Intuition (C)
Strength: 301
Stamina: 275
Agility: 340
Vitality: 299
Endurance: 292
Mana: 284
This old guy doesn't look much, but he is also a formidable fighter. His raw attributes alone are already on par with Warrick's.
Alaric thought to himself after inspecting the old man's attributes through his Appraisal.
"With the three of you on our side, things will be a lot easier."
Lucas remarked with a faint smile, but his face suddenly turned serious as he asked.
"But are you really soone under Her Highness, Irish?"
"I will answer this question." The old man, Sherwin, volunteered.
Everyone glanced at him, waiting for him to explain everything.
Sherwin cleared his throat and said. "Miss Linda is the only one working for Her Highness. As for and Miss Samiya, we are subordinates of Princess Jade. The one thousand-man army we brought is also the private army that she had secretly nurtured."
Hearing this, everyone from Lucas' side was stunned.
They all knew that Princess Jade had been in house arrest for close to two decades. They found it hard to believe that she was able to nurture an army of this size given her situation.
Lucas sighed and let out a wry smile. With a shake of his head, he said. "It seems like my guess was right. You two are indeed her subordinates."
So they are mother's people?!
Alaric was stunned. He had underestimated his mother's abilities. To think that she actually managed to establish such a formidable army despite being under house arrest!
The group discussed for another thirty minutes when a warrior ca in to give an urgent report to Lucas.
"My lord, another army is approaching. They bear no flags so our troops are feeling uneasy."
Hearing this, everyone inside the room beca serious.
anwhile, Lucas stood up from his seat and said. "Let's go and see who they are."
"Yes, my lord!"
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