System: Build My Own Territory

Chapter 906: Chapter 277: Wildfire (10,000) (3)

Add one thousand more unarmored or cloth-armored soldiers!

This counts as quite a notable military strength for a Viscount.

Gasper hesitated as he continued, "But, Master."

"The detailed division of these soldiers, cavalry, archers, and the like, has yet to be investigated..."

Lynn responded, "We can continue investigating later."

"How many manor lords have pledged allegiance to Jon Zuck?"

If we only talk about the number of soldiers, the troops he currently possesses are already twice that of Jon Zuck.

However.

As a Viscount, Jon Zuck is sure to have numerous manor lord supporters.

Even if these manor lords do not have a large armed force.

If they all gather together, it’s still a military force not to be underestimated.

Gasper nodded in response, "Master, as far as I know, there are eight manor lords!"

"They are the manor lords from Pulder Town, Rasio Town, Boxi Town, and Alba Town outside Morgan Town."

"Due to the large number of people and the short time frame, the armed strength of these manor lords is still unknown..."

Lynn couldn’t help but frown again.

The supporters already identified number eight.

Perhaps there are some that haven’t been investigated yet.

Even if we calculate based on a small manor lord, with an average of two hundred soldiers, armored or unarmored.

No matter the strength, whether cavalry or infantry.

Eight manors, that means sixteen hundred soldiers.

Adding all Jon Zuck’s soldiers, a total of three thousand six hundred soldiers!

Although in terms of numbers, they are still not a match for him.

But it’s important to know that Kakasong City is a fortified city.

They can rely on the towering and sturdy defensive fortifications of the city walls to hold firmly.

Thus.

The advantage he originally had in numbers is immediately leveled.

Even, he is at a disadvantage.

With defensive fortifications, the city’s defenders naturally have the upper hand.

Seeing Lynn remain silent, Gasper hurriedly spoke, "Master, rest assured."

"I have already arranged spies and sent them to several small towns."

"Instructing them to infiltrate each of the manors and investigate the number of armed soldiers those manor lords possess."

Lynn nodded, "Very good."

"If the report is complete, go and find Steward Kuisi to receive twenty gold pounds, for your living needs and networking."

Gasper bent slightly, just about to thank Lynn.

His mind shifted, and he quickly spoke to Lynn.

"Master, I nearly forgot, there is one more major matter to report to you."

"A few days ago, the Sword and Shield Corps of the Ducas Clan launched an attack on Spirit Reef Port!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise appeared in Lynn’s eyes.

He said to Gasper, "Continue!"

Gasper wasted no words, continuing his narration.

"According to traveling merchants who arrived in Kakasong City, the densely packed soldiers of the Sword and Shield Corps numbered at least twenty to thirty thousand."

"Taking advantage of the night, they approached Spirit Reef Port and launched a full attack."

"It seems Spirit Reef Port was completely unprepared, the defenses were lax, and there was no warning at all."

"In just a few short hours, it was breached and occupied by the Sword and Shield Corps."

"On the city walls, Marquis Leo Polk’s flag was taken down, and replaced with the Sword and Shield Badge flag of the Ducas Clan."

Lynn nodded, continuing to wait for Gasper’s account.

But in his heart, he faintly guessed something.

Gasper continued to speak, "That night, Marquis Leo Polk declared war on the Ducas Clan!"

"And began deploying troops, organizing an army, preparing to launch a counter-attack against the Sword and Shield Corps occupying Spirit Reef Port, in an attempt to reclaim Spirit Reef Port."

At this point.

Gasper paused his narration.

"Master, the intelligence gathered at the moment is only this..."

Lynn remained silent, his mind racing with thoughts.

A few seconds later, he spoke to Gasper.

"Is Marquis Leo Polk a supporter of Caesar Carolin?"

Gasper hesitated and said, "Sorry, Master."

"I truly do not know this, unable to give you a definite answer..."

Lynn nodded, continuing to ask, "Besides these, is there more intelligence?"

Gasper responded after a brief pause in his mind, confirming, "Master, just these at the moment."

Lynn replied, "I understand, there are two things you all must do now."

"First, and most important, is to investigate Jon Zuck’s detailed military strength, the troop deployment map of Kakasong City."

"And the military strength of those manor lord supporters of his."

"I need a fairly accurate figure."

Gasper earnestly nodded.

Lynn continued, "Secondly, within the range of your ability, do your best to gather intelligence information on Spirit Reef Port."

"Report back all gathered intelligence first thing to the territory and provide me with updates."

After hearing Lynn’s instructions, Gasper promptly agreed, "Yes, Master."

After instructing Gasper, Lynn directly dismissed him.

Watching Gasper head towards the town, Lynn felt a sense of helplessness.

His current capability to gather intelligence is indeed too weak.

Major events happening in the Karedi Empire rely almost entirely on merchants coming to his territory, and widely heard information from the locals for intelligence data.

If it weren’t for assigning Gasper and his team of spies within Kakasong City for intelligence gathering.