Chapter 677 - 383: The Empire’s Seventh Princess, a Startling Suspicion

The Empire has its own plans, and the Church of Gods likewise has its own designs. Their silent game has begun, though at this moment, these secrets are still unknown to the Tulip Kingdom, Purple Gold Flower Kingdom, and even the Blazing Kingdom.

Most people currently think this is merely an ordinary Beastman War.

Though Thor is aware of a few details.

However, at this moment, it is impossible for him to reveal them.

He would even try his best to cooperate with the Empire.

The reason is simple.

Only the victory of the Empire would yield the greatest benefit for him and the entire Dressrosa Family.

Should the Empire fail.

He doesn’t know what would become of the Empire, but the Three Northern Countries would undoubtedly be finished.

Most of his businesses are currently situated within the Three Northern Countries. Thor does not wish for such a scenario to appear in his forthcoming actions.

"Boom!"

A powerful aura spreads, and a terrifying domain expands across the heavens and earth.

As the third month arrives.

The numbers of the Beastman Tribes increase.

From the initially scattered few Tier Six Beastman Tribes to the present, almost every three to five days, one or two Tier Six Beastman Tribes emerge.

Not only are the Tier Six Beastman Tribes increasing.

Even the numbers of Tier Two and Three Beastman Tribes are rapidly growing.

Each Beastman assault now exceeds tens of thousands in scale.

Most numbers are in the tens of thousands.

Even reaching over tens of thousands.

Despite the support of Prince Baluyev Valentin and the powerful reinforcements sent by the Tulip Kingdom, the western garrison is gradually feeling strained.

Thor has had to make a full effort several times.

"Boom!"

A massive Beastman figure is swiftly defeated.

Prince Baluyev Valentin flashes, appearing instantly before Thor.

"Sir Thor, something’s not right, this seems to be the main force of the Beastman Tribe."

Prince Baluyev Valentin spoke in a low voice, his expression filled with gravity.

"Your Highness, Prince Baluyev Valentin, the worry now should not be this, but how we handle this assault."

Thor shook his head, speaking with resignation.

Even Thor feels an overwhelming pressure this time.

After all, he is facing as many as seven Tier Six Beastmen, including at least three mid-stage Tier Six Beastmen.

If it were only these, Thor together with Prince Baluyev Valentin might have ways to manage.

But the problem is, before today’s battle, they had already encountered a strong Beastman Tribe assault, injuring Thor significantly.

Prince Baluyev Valentin had even one arm and the left side of his body completely decimated.

Though within less than a day, he had recovered.

The physical body has recovered.

But a grave injury isn’t easily healed.

Now, even facing an early-stage Tier Six Beastman, Prince Baluyev Valentin struggles to hold.

Thor is similarly forced into retreat by six Tier Six Beastmen.

What tightens their nerves even further.

The entire battlefield below is equally grim.

This assault has over thirty thousand Beastmen, with extremely large numbers in Tiers Four and Five.

The defense of the garrison, in its support, is equally precarious.

Given the present conditions, he cannot hold up.

The garrison likewise cannot hold.

"Retreat!"

"Sir Thor, temporarily abandon this defense position, wait for our strength to recover, then reclaim it."

Prince Baluyev Valentin paused in silence, then spoke in a low tone.

At this moment, Thor’s words made it clear to him that given their current strength, it is impossible to hold.

In such a situation, retreat seems the only choice.

Thor remained silent.

"Retreat!"

"Sir Thor, with our power, it can’t be sustained."

"Moreover, we likely have no reinforcements."

Seeing Thor silent, Prince Baluyev Valentin couldn’t help but speak again.

"I know."

"Let’s see what happens!"

Thor took a deep breath, then shook his head.

He understood the meaning of Prince Baluyev Valentin’s words.

But the idea of retreat only flashed in his mind briefly before swiftly vanishing.

He knew well that this Beastman War is unlike any preceding it; if they retreat, they may never have another chance.

It’s a reality he cannot accept.

After all, he still wants to obtain that gift.

Of course, there’s an even more crucial reason driving him to stay.

That’s the intelligence he receives daily, indicating his survival.

Though he doesn’t know the method, indeed he survived.

Since there’s mention of survival in the daily intelligence, it can happen in reality as well.

All he needs now is to wait for this opportunity.

Time slowly advances.

High above in the sky.

"Ugh!"

A groan as the figures battling in midair, Prince Baluyev Valentin among them, suddenly retreated frantically, his face instantly paling.

"Roar!"

A loud beastly roar emerges.

Following this, from afar was the figure struck back by Prince Baluyev Valentin, sprouting layers of strange red fur over its body, as the blood energy began to burn rapidly around them.