"The Disaster Pillar in Snow Peak Territory holds the main base of the Star Lord. According to my investigation, the number has increased by about fifteen thousand people," Pei Yan said, as he looked at the grim faces of the Demon Race around him and continued, "As for whether reinforcements will increase in the future or if higher-level disasters will come to assist, I'm not sure."

After these words, the previously joyful atmosphere in the restaurant instantly grew heavier. Our side added the old, weak, sick, and handicapped, while the opponent added fifteen thousand elite soldiers. Fifty-five thousand Disaster Red Armored Warriors signified a major battle even before the Demon Race had collectively retreated to the Holy City!

"It seems we must make haste; delays can cause changes! After dinner, we'll hold a pre-war meeting and initiate war before the Disaster Legion takes more preventive measures!" Samikina threw the napkin in hand onto the dining table and ordered.

"But sir, the time is too tight. Many camps were just taken over, and regrouping and deployment to form combat power all require time!" A member of the Demon Race belonging to Samikina stood up at the dining table and said with difficulty.

"Are you allowing our allies to doubt our mobilization and combat power? If there are issues, solve them now; don't waste time here. I will only give you a maximum of three days; each shelter must be ready for pre-war or face military law!" Samikina slightly squinted his eyes and sternly rebuked.

After dinner, in the dimly lit conference room, many members of the investigation hall, along with demon race high-ups controlling other shelters arriving one after another, filled up half of the room. Staring at the rapidly changing intelligence on the screen, this group of newly added demon race members, after their initial curiosity, gradually grew serious in expression.

"The situation is really unfavorable for us!" As the last set of images finished playing, Christina, sitting next to Sifuer, took out a handkerchief to wipe the cold sweat on her forehead and sighed. Her words immediately triggered a round of discussions within the room, including words of war hesitance and retreat.

Samikina sitting in the front row coughed lightly; the room immediately quieted down after which he said in a deep voice, "It is very unfavorable! So, we must initiate the fight before the situation worsens!" Having said this, he looked at Pei Yan, who was standing in front of the screen introducing intelligence, and smiled, "The last battle was planned by you. Seeing how you present the situation now, I think you also have some ideas for this battle. Tell us your thoughts!"

On hearing this, Pei Yan unabashedly tuned to the entire battlefield's plan, and unhesitatingly introduced, "There's a saying in my hometown: 'Injuring all ten fingers is worse than breaking one.' My opinion is to start the battle with the fiercest firepower and thunder tactics, first fully annihilating the territory's three peripheral Disaster Pillar areas in Waterton Valley. This way, we eliminate worries behind the main attack on Snow Peak Territory and clear space if the battle goes unfavorably for our retreat."

"Can it be done?" Gu Shenghui interjected.

Pei Yan looked at the screen, pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "If the maximum firepower is launched immediately, it can be done without high-level disasters stationed on the opponent's side."

"What then?" Another person asked in the darkness.

"At the junction in Snow Peak Territory, I'm planning to set up two blockade lines and three thousand elite soldiers to obstruct the reinforcements from Disaster Territory at Bern Lake! To buy time for the main assault on Snow Peak Territory!"

"Three thousand is too few!"

"Yes, with this plan, we can deploy more troops here!" The crowd commented one after another.

"No, the remaining forces, I'm planning to deploy entirely in combat in Snow Peak Territory!" Pei Yan said, pointing at the screen to continue explaining, "The terrain in Snow Peak Territory is open and suitable for large-scale army operations, where thirty-five thousand Red Armored Warriors are stationed. As the battle begins, I prepare to deploy double the strength for a fierce attack. The remaining twenty thousand troops are organized at a third defense line to prepare to meet reinforcements from Bern's defenses if the offensive is frustrated, with the remaining forces as reserves to prevent unexpected situations!"

As Pei Yan spoke, he pointed and gestured on the screen and simulated several animated images to visually present the entire combat process to those present.

After the presentation, the conference room was once again filled with discussions, and after a long while, Samikina slowly spoke to raise a crucial question, "Have you selected the commander for defending Bern's reinforcements?"

"I recommend Kodwen! No! I strongly recommend him!" Pei Yan paused mid-sentence, then stated firmly.

"Kodwen?"

"Who is Kodwen?"

Everyone including Samikina from the Demon Race showed confusion towards this unfamiliar name. When Kodwen himself stepped out from the crowd to stand in front, it immediately stirred an uproar!

"Just an intermediate demon!"

"Looking at his horns, he is not a noble. Is it possible to entrust such a heavy responsibility on him?"

"Can he do it?"

"Noise!" Samikina lightly tapped the ground with his longsword and shouted low. As the venue quieted down, Samikina looked towards Pei Yan and asked coldly, "Are you sure he can do it?"

"Mr. Samikina, there is another saying in my world: 'Are princes and generals born into noble lines?' I believe in one's abilities and that his origins have no absolute correlation. I am willing to trust in his capabilities!"

"Princes and generals born into noble lines? Many proud words, yet they hold some truth!" Hearing Pei Yan's words, Samikina smiled and nodded, turned to Kodwen, and asked, "How about you then? Are you confident?"

Previously feeling inferior under the disdainful eyes of the demon race, Kodwen, lowered his head humbly. But upon hearing Samikina's call, he kneeled on one knee, tears dripping onto the ground, and gritted his teeth, "I'll fight to the death and will not fail the mission!"

"Good, I'll give you ten thousand!"

Kodwen's body trembled upon hearing this, raising his head abruptly, but saw Samikina waving his hand as he continued, "Don't be so excited. What I say is ten thousand battle-hardened yet exhausted old soldiers, can you defend with that?"

On hearing this, even Pei Yan's complexion changed, stepping forward one pace and saying, "Mr. Samikina, this...."

Samikina interrupted Pei Yan, "Young man, your arrangement is excellent, and I understand what that signifies. But you don't understand; every demon soldier now is exceedingly precious to us. If possible, I don't want to send this ten thousand elderly who have dedicated their lives to the Demon Race into a situation of certain death. But we still have the battles to come, those children still have room to grow; we can only rely on these aged warriors to contribute the last glimmer of their lives!"

Upon speaking of this, Samikina no longer paid heed to Pei Yan, who lowered his head in contemplation, but looked again towards Kodwen and asked, "I see you aren't young either, should be a veteran soldier experienced in battles. I ask you, if I provide you ten thousand such soldiers, can you fulfill the previous defense task?"

Facing Samikina's inquiry, Kodwen lowered his head, pondered for a while, shook it with a bitter smile and said, "Being that is alright, old soldiers are stronger than those children. Although combat power is greatly reduced, the experience is ample, and easier to command. But if you want me to hold firm, I have a few conditions to propose."