Amber Sword-Chapter 543: 20 Acts Expansion (1) (2nd update, big release today, seeking Subscription)_2

Capítulo 543: 20 Acts Expansion (1) (2nd update, big release today, seeking Subscription)_2

In Tajib’s heart, returning to the underground was still its primary goal. Although Tonyger was enticing, it was ultimately not the territory of the cave dwellers.

However, it seemed good times didn’t last long. One day, the great chieftain felt that he had encountered a thorny problem.

After adapting to a more stable life, he became less inclined to lightly initiate conflicts with humans, especially when the tribe’s development was just starting to show a favorable momentum. Engaging in war with humans would inevitably attract the attention of surrounding forces. He wasn’t keen on exposing their existence, but the more he thought this way, the more troubles seemed to find their way to him—just like the news that afternoon telling him that humans had invaded the forest once again.

And this time, humans not only took over a logging yard but also killed over a hundred of his tribesmen.

Upon hearing this news, Tajib was furious. He ordered the combat-capable members of the tribe to gather while he calmed down and began gathering intelligence on the enemy.

The defeat at the front made the cautious and clever cave dweller witch doctor even more prudent. He gathered his confidants to hear more opinions.

The first to speak was an elderly cave dweller wearing bear skin. Of course, in human eyes, an elderly cave dweller simply looked more hunchbacked, with more fragile and slender limbs, and his body covered in white stripes.

This old cave dweller was named ‘Horn Claw,’ a name given by Tajib; most cave dwellers had no names. ‘Horn Claw’ was the name of a two-legged underground lizard from the underground of Jogen Digan. These were one of the most famous hunters in the underground world, known for their methodical and efficient actions and their cunning.

Tajib bestowed this name to the old cave dweller to praise its cleverness and experience. In fact, the old cave dweller had defected from a rival tribe. Cave dwellers did not have the same concept of loyalty as humans—the underground creatures revered strength, and it was common for them to switch allegiances between tribes.

Moreover, ‘Horn Claw,’ with its rich experience and shrewdness, held significant weight in Tajib’s tribe.

“I heard from the tribesmen who retreated that humans might have a wizard,” the old cave dweller said. “It’s the Silence Technique. Dark elves commonly use this against us in underground battles. Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough witch doctors at the front. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have lost so many tribesmen.”

“How many of them are there?” Tajib asked.

“Two or three hundred.”

“A mere two or three hundred,” the cave dweller chieftain said grimly. “That human named Gruding must be tired of living. He thinks by hiring mercenaries to bother us, I would not dare to move against him?” It loathed as it spoke, “First, we will deal with these reckless mercenaries, and then we will destroy that damn lord. I’m not going to be polite with him anymore—the southern silver mine is ready for occupation.”

“Doing this,” Horn Claw replied, “will provoke human retaliation, won’t it?”

“It doesn’t matter. They need time to mobilize. By the time we’ve plundered the silver mine, we’ll retreat back underground. Let’s see if they dare to chase us,” Tajib answered dismissively.

The few elders in the room exchanged their opinions using their unique sound waves. “Then how should we deal with those human mercenaries?” another cave dweller asked.

“I’ll handle it personally,” Tajib replied. “It’s just magic, nothing more.”

He stood up and said, “Tonight, I want these humans to pay with their blood for our tribesmen!” Tajib’s sharp voice echoed through the room, and the cave dweller elders bowed their heads, making no objections.

In their view, these humans truly lacked self-awareness.

Contrary to the deliberately leaked information from Tajib, in fact, over three thousand cave dwellers resided in Bearman Forest. In the presence of this massive force, even Tonyger’s entire army combined wouldn’t be enough to contend with them. Of course, Tonyger might have the backing of Dener County and Erune.

But Tajib knew very well that Gruding couldn’t mobilize outside troops in such a short time without any information leaking out.

Currently, in Fir City, there were only the mercenaries assembled previously. This aligned perfectly with the information they had received earlier, suggesting Gruding indeed hired mercenaries to deal with them.

But if that guy thought this could undermine their foundation here, he would surely pay the price for it.

However, Tajib couldn’t guess that Gruding had already paid the price. It wasn’t for them, the cave dwellers, but the enemy standing before them now was just as familiar with their ways—Brand.

This battle’s trajectory had shifted from the very beginning.

…

The battle at Horseshoe Grass Logging Yard ended early, leaving behind only some old and infirm cave dwellers in the camp, who were no match.

Yet, despite this, the mercenaries still paid the heaviest price in the final fight for the logging yard. Over thirty were injured, and ten were killed.

Yuta, Fern, and Crenxia sighed in relief once victory was assured. They were accustomed to seeing life and death, and these casualties were somewhat unexpected. No, it should be considered a miracle. If not for Brand’s familiarity with these underground residents, securing victory with such minimal losses would have been a mere dream.

Although this battle with the cave dwellers was never part of their original plan—

Therefore, the current feelings of the three great commanders were somewhat complicated. They could say they didn’t fight so willingly for that young lord. The matters of Lengshan Barony should have had nothing to do with them, but somehow, they were dragged into it for some inexplicable reason.

Yuta, Fern, and Crenxia exchanged glances, only to find mutual bitter smiles.

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