Reborn Soul Master: The Rogue's Counterattack

Chapter 296 Father's Approval

"As far as we know, there are five noble demons." Jack Carter's voice made everyone hold their breath.

"It is well known that the characteristic of noble demons is that they wear animal masks." When Jack Carter nodded, Cardin opened the space and took out parchment to distribute to people.

There were various animal masks drawn on the parchment, and people were looking at the parchment while listening attentively to Jack Carter's words.

"There have been reports from stray cats of foxes, wolves, lions, owls, and snakes, five in total." There may be more, but these are the only five known so far.

"The guy with the fox mask belongs to Hamilton. Is there no other information?" Dimitar asked with a frown, looking at the parchment with the fox mask drawn on it.

"Unfortunately, cats can't remember people's names. Sorry."

"What do you have to apologize for? I'm not blaming the stray cats, don't worry." Jack Carter bowed his head and apologized, and Dimitri waved his hand to indicate that it was okay.

"The place where they gather is... the city of Repera. It is the center of the demon power." Hearing the word Repera, Alvis looked at Jack Carter in surprise.

Nodding is a natural reaction when hearing the name of my hometown.

"Repera? Isn't that a no-man's land in the past?"

"Isn't that a stinking area where nobles play with money and conduct illegal activities?"

"That city is the center of demon power?" People shook their heads in disbelief.

"If you go to Repera now, you'll be in for a surprise," Jack Carter said to the panicked crowd.

"Repera is now a brand new city. The city walls are higher and the buildings are all newly built." At this time, Mercenary King Jed pursed his lips and said.

"Have the demons made that lawless zone their capital?"

"Yes. It seems so." The city of Repera is not far from the capital. I didn't expect them to gather so close.

"Then, can we believe what the stray cat says?" At this time, Esther, another necromancer from the Hero Academy, raised her hand cautiously and asked.

Jack Carter was about to answer with a smile, but Cardin answered first.

"Don't worry, senior. Mr. Jack Carter is the only intelligence officer my father trusts and entrusts with important tasks."

As a guardian and legend, Charlotte's trusted informant. This sentence was enough to dispel all doubts.

"Then, in the case of a full-scale war, the 'Plains of Glory' between the capital and the city of Repera looks the best."

Dimitar, who was listening to the conversation, looked at the map hanging on the wall and immediately made an opinion. Cardin nodded in agreement.

"I think so too. The southern part of the Glory Plains is on higher ground. If we occupy the high ground first, it will be an advantageous position for us."

"Occupying the high ground is the top priority." Gilbert also nodded and spoke.

"The high ground has been taken." Cardin said causing Gilbert and Dimitri to look at him in surprise.

"Has it been occupied?"

"No, what?"

"It took a week for all of you to gather together. During this time, Mr. Belid and I, who had recovered, went there first. The Undead Legion was already there waiting for orders."

Did he foresee the outcome of the meeting, or did he intend to move forward with his battle plan regardless of the outcome?

Although it is not clear, now that the decision has been made to launch an all-out war, Cardan's choice will be of great help to humanity.

“You are really well prepared.”

"Did you see any demons when you went there?" Dimitar and Philip asked, seeming to be thinking about something, and Cardin answered with a smile.

"No. The demons didn't care at all. So the Undead Army also ambushed well."

"If Mr. Belid and I open the portal and move, all the troops must be gathered in this city."

If Gilbert and Belid open the portal and move all the troops gathered in the city of Douglas to the Glory Plains, the physical consumption will also be reduced.

"Yes. After that, Mr. Gilbert and the five people with the highest combat power will go to the city of Repera together."

"Even though we've become 9-stars, I'm a little worried about attacking the center of the demon clan with only 5 people." Dimitri frowned, as if he was worried about something, and Philip and Gilbert beside him also spoke in a worried tone.

"There are a total of five noble-level demons discovered by the cat tribe, but there may be more."

"We not only have to deal with the noble demons. There are countless demons waiting there?" If you are not careful, the battle may fail before you even encounter the noble demons.

"Please take charge of the noble demons that have been identified first. I will deal with the remaining demons." How strong will the necromancer, known as the one-man army, be when he reaches the 9-star level?

Everyone in the conference room looked at Cardin expectantly.

"I heard that he wiped out the demons in the city of Robain alone."

"I heard that he defeated the Deer Mask Demon who was as powerful as Mr. Owen."

"Is it really possible?"

"But. Necromancers are a disaster. Whether they are humans or demons, the disaster they feel is the same." When everyone was hopeful, Gilbert shook his head and said.

“Even if you are a 9-star Necromancer, it’s too much for you to do it alone.” The guardians knew how powerful a 9-star Necromancer was.

Having fought with Charlotte, a 9-star necromancer, I can confidently say that even a 9-star necromancer cannot defeat the demons in our camp alone.

"If you're really worried, why not test it?" Cardin said confidently.

There was no wavering in his eyes, and his expression was full of calmness. There was no trace of fear, worry, or uneasiness.

"Are you really confident? This question is the same as whether you can take responsibility for the future of the kingdom."

Gilbert asked, and Cardin nodded slowly.

"Yes."

"How can you be so confident?"

"Because my father recognized me." People didn't seem to understand the meaning of this sentence and shook their heads.

How does the long-dead Charlotte approve of the present Cardin?

"Have you heard of the 'City of the Dead'?" Cardan asked those who shook their heads in a heavy voice.

Most seemed unaware and their eyes widened, but the Guardians seemed to know about the City of the Dead.

"Isn't this the legendary city built by the ancient necromancer?"

"Yes. I've been there for the past three months."

"Does that place really exist?" the guardians asked in disbelief.

"Yes. I was able to become a 9-star because I've been there." It is impossible to become a 9-star in three months using the usual methods.

But if someone of Cardin's caliber had visited the fabled city, it wasn't impossible.

In fact, the results are breathing right before the eyes of the Guardians.

“Have you really been there?”

“Isn’t it a legend?”

"Charlotte always says she wants to go to the City of the Dead, turns out she wasn't talking nonsense." The guardians looked at Cardin with surprise, and Gilbert asked Cardin on behalf of the guardians.

"Did you see Charlotte there?"

"Yes." Cardin briefly summarized what happened in the City of the Dead and told the people in the conference room.

Some people looked at him with disbelief, while others listened to Cardin's story with shining eyes.

Then the Guardians all shut up and listened quietly to Cardan's story.

"Since we're going to die anyway, why not give it a try?" At this time, the mercenary king Jide stood up from his seat and said.

"I know this isn't something that's easy to see. But, besides Cardin's operation, are there other ways? If there's a better one, please tell me."

"To be honest, I am afraid to entrust our future and the kingdom's future to one person's choice." Then, a knight sitting in the corner of the conference room raised his hand and said.

"Becoming a 9-star is something worth celebrating, but if I follow this strategy, I'm afraid that my remaining hope will disappear if I'm not careful."

The attendee who seemed to be a magician also raised his hand and spoke cautiously. The fear of what might be the last thing seemed to give them the courage to speak.

"If you have a better way, please bring it to us. If we continue like this, all the kingdom's land will be taken away." Jed raised his voice to the frightened people. Belied and Chris beside him grabbed his shoulders and shook their heads.

"please calm."

“Impulsiveness doesn’t solve problems.”

"No! It's too depressing! If you have better suggestions, just bring them out!" The meeting room became chaotic, and the guardians looked at each other, communicating only with their eye contact.

After finally making the decision, Gilbert looked at Cardin again and spoke.

"Do as you suggest. But if you become even slightly overwhelmed, retreat immediately."

"Yes." "And while retreating, I will help you escape even if I die. I will also take responsibility for this choice." Gilbert's words made several people shout in surprise.

"G-Lord Gilbert!"

"Why would you accept such advice!"

"Danger, danger! Even if we retreat, many people will die." People began to object, and this time Dimitar stood up from his seat and said.

"I will also be responsible for this choice. Those who are afraid can quit." Seeing Dimitar also stand up and speak, people were speechless.

"If we really tie up the demon army in our main camp as Cardin said, then it is not impossible to make an impossible operation. I will also be responsible for this choice."

Finally, Philip also stood up and spoke, and the conference room immediately became quiet without any noise.

"As someone who has become a target of the demons, I will also be responsible for this choice." During the moment of silence that lasted, Matthias stood up from his seat and said.

"Ah, I have a question." Mathias looked alternately at the Guardian and Cardin and continued asking questions.

"So far, there are five known noble demons. Cardin needs to hold back the demon army, so who will deal with the remaining one?"

If the three guardians and Matthias take on four demons, what should the remaining one do?

"Take one more person with you."

"No need to knock him down. Just bring another one who can hold on well."

"How about taking the Mercenary King or Lord Douglas with you?" At this time, the guardians looked at each other and answered Matthias' question.

Then Cardin raised his hand and said cautiously, "I can handle that one, too."

Then everyone in the conference room looked at Cardin with suspicion.

"The demon army will be dealt with by my undead army, and I will deal with the noble demons."

"There will also be the highest level demons among our demon army."

"Isn't it too much for you to deal with the undead army alone?" Then Gilbert and Philip hurriedly shook their heads, trying to convince Cardin.

"Cardan." At this time, Dimitar called Cardan and asked with an expressionless face.

"Even though you've been to the legendary city and become a 9-star, your confidence seems a bit excessive. You're not just trying to convince us with words, are you?"

Please show me the evidence that the Undead Army can fight against the Demon Army alone. Dimitri's words made people nod in agreement and look at Cardan.

"Yeah, it's not that hard." Cardin chuckled and immediately held out his hand.