Chapter 230: Jim’s Decision to Go to the Battlefield
Leon’s eyes widened in surprise as he heard Lyra’s explanation.
“The magic field’s power in the Desert of Chaos has increased tenfold? How is that possible? Are you sure you’re not mistaken, Lyra?” Leon inquired, his tone a blend of skepticism and astonishment.
The existence and formation of magic fields were among the most peculiar and enigmatic phenomena, still debated by many of humanity’s mages.
Ancient texts suggest that the formation of a magic field in a specific location, like the Desert of Chaos, is due to an object with immense magical energy influencing the surrounding area.
However, there is considerable debate on the matter. Some believe that meteors, powerful weapons, or other phenomena could be responsible for the magic field’s existence.
Lyra shook her head with a sigh and said, “Initially, I was skeptical too, Your Majesty Leon. But I am convinced that the magic field in the Desert of Chaos changed when the purplish-black light appeared.”
Leon wanted to argue further but found himself at a loss for words, unable to refute Lyra’s statement.
“Did the Great Sword of Chaos really cause such a significant change in the magic field of the Chaos Desert? But how could that be possible?” Leon muttered to himself, his puzzled expression betraying his confusion.
The distance between the grassland where he had summoned the Great Sword of Chaos and the Chaos Desert was so great that it seemed impossible for it to influence the magic field there.
“Could the magic field in the Chaos Desert be linked to the Great Sword of Chaos?” As the thought crossed his mind, Leon’s eyes widened slightly.
Apart from this guess, he couldn’t come up with any other possibilities.
‘I’ll ask Miranda later to confirm this,’ Leon whispered to himself with a sigh.
Shaking off his contemplation, Leon turned to Lyra and asked, “So, did the changes in the magic field of the Desert of Chaos cause the problems with the teleportation gate you were working on?”
Nodding slightly, Lyra adopted a pouty expression and said, “You’re right, Your Majesty Leon. That’s indeed the main issue.”
“With the increase in the magic field’s intensity in the Desert of Chaos, even ancient-level magic that should connect the outer palace with the desert is failing to work.”
Leon fell silent for a moment, then asked, “Is Liliana aware of this?”
“Yes, Her Majesty the Demon Emperor is informed and is currently seeking a solution,” Lyra replied casually.
As Leon heard this, he let out a small sigh and shook his head slightly.
It was clear that Liliana had known about this issue for a long time but had not mentioned it to him, which left him feeling a bit frustrated.
Still, he recognized that this was not the moment to be upset with Liliana; his focus needed to be on helping her find a solution to the problem.
As he rubbed his chin, lost in thought, an idea suddenly struck Leon, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
Taking the glass of water from the table, Leon drank it in one gulp and then turned to Lyra with a light gaze, saying, “Lyra, I have an idea and a solution for this problem.”
Lyra gasped in surprise, her eyes widening with astonishment as she looked at Leon.
Her original intent in discussing the problem was not only to answer his previous question but also to vent the frustrations she had been harboring for days.
However, she hadn’t anticipated that Leon would have a solution, which left her feeling a bit excited.
With an indifferent expression but a strong sense of curiosity, Lyra asked, “Your Majesty Leon, I apologize if I’ve been impolite. Could you tell me what solution you’ve found?”
Though she wasn’t sure how Leon would address the issue, she was confident that someone with his power, equal to that of her Demon Emperor, would surely resolve it.
“Of course,” Leon replied with a slight nod, then added, “But first, could you show me where the teleportation gate is being constructed?”
Without hesitation, Lyra’s face lit up with a smile as she responded, “Certainly, Your Majesty Leon!”
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Meanwhile, in the Desert of Chaos, the conflict between humanity’s troops and the Demon forces escalated.
With all their might, they fought fiercely, resulting in significant casualties on both sides.
Nevertheless, both armies continued to display their strength and superiority, making it impossible for any observer to predict the outcome of the war.
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“Jim, this time I really demand a satisfactory explanation from you.”
Sitting on his throne, Velix, clad in gold Imperial robes that highlighted his majesty, fixed a disapproving gaze on Jim standing before him.
Jim, in his distinctive black Kimono robe, bowed his head respectfully in response.
“Your Majesty, I understand your concern, but as I’ve mentioned before, there’s really no need to worry,” Jim said nonchalantly, his expression remaining calm.
“No need to worry, you say?” Velix’s smile turned cold as he shook his head and continued angrily, “The war in the Desert of Chaos has dragged on for days with no satisfactory results. Do you think it’s appropriate for me not to be concerned?”
It was the first time Velix had shown such anger towards Jim, his most loyal subordinate.
Yet he felt no remorse, as Jim had indeed failed him this time.
The war in the Desert of Chaos, which he had expected to be straightforward, turned out to be exceptionally challenging.
The human forces led by Valen, Luna, Natasya, Guren, and Rain had made no progress in recent days, leaving him deeply disappointed.
After all, the war against the Demon race was key to his quest for world dominance; if they were already struggling in this war, how could his ambitions ever be realized?
Maintaining a calm demeanor, Jim slowly raised his gaze to meet Velix’s eyes.
“Your Majesty, I acknowledge that this situation is my fault, and I sincerely apologize,” Jim said respectfully.
Seeing this, Velix’s anger gradually subsided, though his expression remained stern.
“Very well, I’ll forgive you this time, Jim. However, I expect you to devise a solution to this war within two days. Do not let me down again,” Velix said with an indifferent tone.
Jim shook his head with a faint smile and said, “Your Majesty, I won’t need two days to find a solution. I already have one for this problem.”
Velix was slightly taken aback and was about to respond when Jim abruptly interrupted him.
“Your Majesty, the real reason our forces and two heroes have struggled against the Demon troops is that the Demons have employed a highly strategic and well-organized approach,” Jim said casually, slipping his arms into the sleeves of his kimono robe.
“A highly strategic and well-organized approach?” Velix inquired, narrowing his eyes in slight confusion.
Jim nodded slightly and explained, “Over the past few days, I’ve been analyzing the conflict and have concluded that our failure to breach the Demon troops’ defenses is due not only to their strength but also to their unique war strategy.”
“The Demon race is employing a strategy focused on defense rather than offense. They reinforce their defenses and force our troops to mount relentless assaults, resulting in the gradual depletion of our forces.”
“As a result, our troops have sustained higher casualties and have been unable to breach the Demon defenses in recent days. Although the situation may seem like a stalemate, it’s clear that the Demon race is poised to emerge victorious.”
Jim’s explanation made Velix’s eyes widen in horror. He was stunned to realize that the Demon race, whom he had always underestimated, had devised such a formidable strategy!
Taking a deep breath to steady himself, Velix fixed Jim with a piercing gaze and asked, “Is Natasya completely unaware of the Demon race’s strategy?”
Jim shook his head, chuckling softly as he replied, “Given the difficulty our forces have had in breaching the Demon troops defenses, it’s clear she was unaware of their strategy.”
As a war general, Natasya was undoubtedly sharp and impressive, particularly in her ability to organize military strategies.
However, the strategy employed by the Demon troops was exceptionally uncommon and surprising; it was so brilliant that he himself had never conceived of such a plan.
Moreover, over the 7,000 years of conflict between the Demon race and humanity, the Demons had consistently faced defeat, primarily due to their strategies being inferior to those of the human forces.
Given this, it was entirely understandable that Natasya had failed to recognize it herself.
Jim’s words left Velix momentarily stunned, plunging the throne room into silence.
After a few moments, he regained his composure and asked, “So, what’s the solution to this problem?”
Jim, still smiling, replied casually, “The solution is simple—counter the Demon troops’ strategy with an equally formidable one.”
“An equally formidable strategy?” Velix was momentarily stunned before the realization set in, making his eyes widen slightly.
“Are you saying you’re going to the battlefield?” Velix asked in surprise.
Jim smiled and nodded slightly. “You’re correct, Your Majesty. I’ve decided to join the battlefield and assist humanity’s forces.”
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