Van Loon After confirming that Combat goat had begun resting and receiving treatment, his gaze turned to Vick with concern. He mentally asked Vick about the situation of Bloom and the other wild boars, hoping for some good news. However, Vick's shake of the head instantly weighed heavily on Van Loon's mood. Bloom had not yet returned, meaning their forces still lacked crucial reinforcements.
Van Loon knew well that their human enemies would not give up. Once morning came, they would surely come back with a vengeance, and their guerrilla tactics might not be as effective as they were tonight. As the enemy became more familiar with the terrain of the forest, Van Loon and his companions would face even more severe challenges.
Van Loon silently planned in their hearts, knowing they must make the most of this precious time to prepare more, enhance their defense, and perhaps seek new tactics to counter the impending human army. However, Bloom's absence was a significant loss that he could not ignore.
Vick's question left Van Loon silent for a moment as he recalled the situation when they raided the military camp. Despite achieving some success in the front central area, Van Loon was acutely aware that they had only touched the tip of the iceberg of the human army. It seemed that the rear of the camp still concealed more soldiers and resources, indicating that the human forces far exceeded their initial estimates.
Van Loon explained to Vick that their reconnaissance showed that the enemy's forces numbered at least eight hundred. This confirmation in the darkness only added to the immense pressure felt by Van Loon. It wasn't just a matter of numbers; it also meant that the human army's logistics, supplies, and combat capabilities would pose a huge challenge.
Upon hearing this, Vick's expression turned serious. He knew that the difficulty of this war far exceeded their expectations. It was not just a contest of strength, but also a test of wisdom and strategy. After a moment of contemplation, Vick said, "We need more information to gain a deeper understanding of the enemy's structure and weaknesses in order to formulate effective strategies."
Van Loon nodded in agreement. He knew that facing such a powerful enemy, they could not act on impulse alone. Every step had to be carefully considered.
At this time, Vick from the team said, "The human military equipment and gunpowder were just destroyed by my magic. At least their supplies and logistics will become tight, and there won't be many more siege engines. This is a good thing for us." Vick nodded, and Van Loon then said, "But... there is a guardian knight of Supreme Education, Solomon, who will surely be the most troublesome among the enemies we face."
Van Loon's words added a few more tension to the air. Vick fell silent for a moment, understanding that Van Loon was not speaking in vain. The destruction of human weaponry and gunpowder undoubtedly weakened the enemy's combat capabilities in the short term, which was indeed good news for them. But Vick also knew that Solomon's presence meant that the enemy not only had numerical superiority, but also possessed formidable personal combat abilities.
Van Loon continued to explain: "Solomon possesses not only combat skills, but also magical abilities granted by Supreme Education. His presence is like a variable that can change the course of the battlefield at critical moments."
Vick listened attentively, knowing that facing such an enemy required a more thorough plan and preparation. "So, we need to find a way to deal with him," Vick said in a deep voice, with a hint of determination in his eyes.
Van Loon nodded, "Yes, we need more information to deal with Solomon, and at the same time, we need to strengthen our own defense to ensure that we can protect every goat and wild boar when Solomon launches an attack."
At this time, both Van Loon and Vick are clear that the road ahead is full of challenges. But as Van Loon said, they have already achieved a certain victory, which will give confidence to all the goats and wild boars. Next, they need to turn this confidence into actual strength and prepare for the upcoming battle.
Vick then took off his arm, as if a whole day of labor had made his bones ache. Vick asked Van Loon: "When do you think... humans will launch an attack?"
Vick dismantling and reassembling the bones of his arm looks both eerie and fascinating, as if such behavior is routine for him. Watching Vick's actions, Van Loon couldn't help but feel a hint of unease, but he quickly composed himself, focusing on Vick's question.
"It's hard to say..." Van Loon pondered for a moment, then continued, "but considering their need to organize their arsenal and restructure their attack teams, we may have a brief period of time to prepare. However, the presence of someone like Solomon may accelerate their actions."
"We can't predict human actions, but based on their losses tonight, I guess they will need at least a few days to regroup and replenish their forces." Van Loon pondered for a moment, then continued, "However, we can't rely solely on this prediction; they may use this time to scout and try to find our weaknesses."
Vick nodded, "Then we should also use this time to strengthen our defenses and prepare some surprises for them." His voice carried a hint of playfulness, but his eyes revealed determination and resolve.
Van Loon nodded in agreement, "Indeed, we need to let them know that attacking the Black Forest Realm will be their worst nightmare. We must use our knowledge of this forest to set traps and, if necessary, launch ambushes to make them pay the price."
Vick nodded, seeming to have an answer in mind already, but still listened to Van Loon's analysis. "Well then, we must hasten our preparations," Vick said, while reattaching his arm back to its original position, appearing to have returned to normal.
"Yes, we can't waste any time," Van Loon responded, his eyes determined, understanding that every minute and every second now is extremely precious.
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