System: Build My Own Territory-Chapter 759 - 252: The Last Chance (10,000 Words) (Part 6)
"Even from such a great distance, we can see the sky filled with flames."
"I suspect..."
Upon hearing this.
Janet, who had seemed a bit languid, instantly perked up.
She picked up Joao’s words, "You suspect something has happened to Morgan Town?"
Joao nodded.
Janet didn’t bother with her bare feet, stepping quickly out of the room and heading for the corridor.
Joao had just taken a few steps behind her when Janet’s low voice reached his ears.
"What about the spies stationed in Morgan Town?"
"Didn’t I say that if anything happens, they should return to the Manor and report immediately?"
Joao replied apologetically, "Sorry, Janet."
"I also don’t know why the spies stationed in Morgan Town have not returned yet..."
"I suspect that something unexpected might have happened..."
Janet’s questioning voice rang out, "Suspect?"
Joao lowered his head, not daring to say anything more.
The two fell into silence.
Seeing that Janet had nothing to say, Joao knew he shouldn’t ask anything.
He merely followed Janet as she walked through the corridor and the reception hall to the open courtyard of the Manor Castle.
Janet stopped beside the railing, leaning on it with her hands, her gaze fixed in the direction of Morgan Town.
Just as Joao had said.
The night sky, which should have been dark and gloomy, was now painted in shades of red and orange by the blaze.
Even at such a distance from Morgan Town, the air at Frank Manor carried the scent of burning.
Standing beside Janet, Joao also gazed into the distant night.
A few seconds later.
Joao explained, "Janet, the fire in Morgan Town seems to have diminished quite a bit."
"Perhaps the Blade Wind Corps has started to put it out."
Janet didn’t turn around, her voice slightly cold, "Uncle Joao, how can you be sure it’s the Blade Wind Corps extinguishing the fire?"
Joao was rendered speechless.
Janet continued, "Although I don’t know why there’s a fire in Morgan Town."
"But I know that if Lynn’s army is attacking Morgan Town now, and Frank Manor doesn’t come to its aid,"
"the Blade Wind Corps will definitely not withstand the attack and will be defeated and flee!"
Images of the heavy cavalry and archers led by Lynn flashed in Joao’s mind.
The overwhelming attack posture was still vividly in front of him.
Looking at Janet’s back, Joao asked, "Janet, what do you need me to do?"
Janet did not answer immediately.
She continued to stand facing the direction of Morgan Town, seemingly deep in thought.
A few seconds later.
Janet turned to face Joao and asked.
"Uncle Joao, I feel that Frank Manor is facing a life-and-death crisis again!"
Joao frowned, momentarily not understanding the implication of Janet’s words.
Janet, unconcerned, explained.
"Without intelligence from the spies, I can only speculate and deduce based on the current situation."
"Morgan Town is likely facing two scenarios."
"First, a fire broke out in Morgan Town due to the townspeople’s carelessness."
"Because it was at night, no one noticed the spread of the fire, causing it to escalate."
"Later, it was discovered by the townspeople or mercenaries, who are now putting it out."
"If that’s the case, it would be the best scenario."
Joao nodded understandingly.
Janet continued, "The second, and worst possibility."
"The fire in Morgan Town was deliberately orchestrated!"
"The aim is to attract the attention of the townspeople and mercenaries."
"Reducing the manpower of the Blade Wind Corps guarding the town."
"Thus, reducing the attacking pressure on the soldiers led by Lynn."
"The people fighting the fire now could be Lynn’s soldiers..."
Listening to Janet’s analysis, Joao was startled.
He could hardly believe, "Could it really be the second possibility, Janet?"
"The moment I saw the flames, I went to your room door to find you."
"We then walked out of the Castle and stood in the open courtyard, all within a matter of minutes."
Janet did not deny it, instead beginning to speak.
"Uncle Joao, there are several miles between Morgan Town and Frank Manor."
"Moreover, they both lie on the same level plain."
"How long or how large must the fire be, to be so clearly visible to us?"
Upon hearing this, Joao fell silent once again.
Seeing Joao quiet.
Janet’s expression turned solemn.
She moved her arms, crossing them in front of her, accentuating the smooth curve there beautifully.
"Uncle Joao, although I am the Manor Lord, you are also a member of Frank Manor."
"What I am about to say concerns the survival of Frank Manor."
"Therefore, I need you to help me think it through."
Joao’s expression grew serious, answering.
"Janet, please speak as quickly as possible."
Janet nodded, "Very well."
"Uncle Joao, if I now ask you to gather all the soldiers in the Manor and head to Morgan Town."
"Bet everything, and engage Lynn’s soldiers in a decisive battle."
"Are you confident?"
Joao’s brow furrowed instantly.
Before he could speak, Janet continued.
"I am a woman and don’t understand the art of war."
"But I know that sending troops rashly without knowing the military situation is a grave mistake."
"Because no one knows what kind of consequences will be faced."
Joao said nothing, only nodding in response.
Janet continued, "Nonetheless."
"I still want to ask Uncle Joao to gather all the Manor soldiers and launch a support mission to Morgan Town."
"Because I feel this is our last chance!"
If the Blade Wind Corps in Morgan Town is annihilated.
Then Frank Manor will lose the flanking position against Lynn.
Without mutual restraint, defense will weaken.
Entrusting Morgan Town to the Blade Wind Corps for defense will become meaningless.
Even if Lynn does not attack the Frank Manor Castle immediately.
Once he absorbs and consolidates all the townspeople of Morgan Town.
He will unhesitatingly attack Frank Manor!
By then.
How will Frank Manor alone defend against Lynn’s army? 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦
For the dignity of Frank Manor, to fight to the death?
Or to survive, to bow and submit?
To seek out a stronger Lord?
If so.
How could she ever seize Lynn’s territory for herself?
