Chapter 252: Chapter 244 Military Preparedness Plan_1
Hearing Arlanda’s response, Yan Xing knew that the racial animosity on Wildwind Highlands was not so easily resolved.
"Regardless of how the Snow Elves view me and Eternal Domain, we must make our stance clear to them," Yan Xing stated. "The road is there, and the gate is always open. What they do is their choice. Alright... if there’s nothing else, let’s adjourn the meeting. Everyone has been working hard these days, so let’s implement the reforms of Eternal Domain effectively and efficiently. Steel Teeth, stay behind; we will continue with the military meeting."
The cabinet meeting of Eternal Domain concluded. The ministers rose from their seats, saluted Yan Xing, and then filed out of the Council Hall.
Olaf, Duan’er, Li Zhua, and several Werewolf Tribe heroes, who had been waiting in an adjacent lounge, walked in.
During this period, Eternal Domain’s army had completed a reorganization. Their uniforms had been standardized. The battle gear naturally consisted of modernized equipment, with grassland camouflage for regular attire. These were readily available, inexpensive, and practical materials. Minor alterations and tailoring made the Werewolves’ attire a perfect fit.
Once his generals were seated, Yan Xing opened the military interface on his computer. The status, garrisons, and armaments of each military unit under Eternal Domain were displayed in detail.
At this time, Eternal Domain still maintained a three-tier military structure, divided as follows:
First, Eternal Domain’s direct forces. This force now numbered about two thousand, half human soldiers and half Werewolf Warriors. Some human soldiers were at the Eternal Merchant Guard Manor undergoing musketeer training with Eddie, while others were stationed at the Outpost Fort, patrolling the western border alongside the Gryphon Knights from Nuta City. The Werewolf Warriors were all stationed in Eternal Domain, responsible for the territory’s defense.
Second, the Southern Camp at Red Mud Wetland. This army consisted of militia provided by the Werewolf Tribes affiliated with Eternal Domain. Due to the increasing number of Werewolf Tribes pledging allegiance to Yan Xing, this force had grown to over four thousand. The camp also maintained a sizable contingent of Poison Flies. The Southern Camp Militia was equipped with steel armor and weapons provided by Eternal Domain. Their task was to continuously patrol Eternal Domain’s existing controlled areas, protecting the Werewolf Tribes and Eternal Domain’s industries.
Third, the affiliated Werewolf Tribes. Among the Swamp Werewolves, who were all considered warriors, nearly fifty thousand were affiliated with Eternal Domain. They were armed with steel weapons and slingshots. Their daily tasks involved fulfilling production quotas assigned by Eternal Domain and serving as a frontline alert force. In the event of large-scale warfare, Eternal Domain could conscript and arm them at any moment.
Therefore, if fully mobilized, Eternal Domain could organize an army of sixty thousand in a short period. Although their quality was far inferior to the Wildwind Highlands Legion, their numbers were not significantly less than the currently severely depleted Wildwind Highlands Legion. When considering the additional forces he could influence and summon from the depths of Thunderous Swamp, this seemingly ragtag army was indeed quite a frightening force.
After reviewing Eternal Domain’s current military strength, Yan Xing addressed his generals, "The war on Wildwind Highlands will soon enter its final phase, and anything could happen during this period. Our army must prepare in advance for all contingencies. All military units under Eternal Domain are to immediately enter a state of readiness and prepare for battle at any moment."
"Yes, my lord!" the generals of Eternal Domain responded in unison.
To support this, Eternal Domain had constructed a large poultry farm and a horse ranch, assigning the Werewolves of Red Mud Wetland and Stenchwater Forest to manage them. Yan Xing then asked Duan’er and Li Zhua, "How many Chocobos and Demonized Warhorses have been tamed?"
Duan’er immediately reported, "My lord, in Red Mud Wetland, we have tamed a total of 756 Chocobos and 369 Carnivorous Birds for you. The chicks you provided are growing incredibly fast! They eat constantly, and their Demonization speed is also rapid."
Next, Li Zhua reported, "My lord, the horse ranch managed by the Stenchwater Forest tribe currently has 659 horses, 89 of which have undergone earth-attribute Demonization. We are exploring new methods to increase the number of Demonized Warhorses. We also hope you can provide us with more horses, my lord."
Li Zhua’s tone wasn’t as enthusiastic as Duan’er’s. After all, Red Mud Wetland had successfully raised over a thousand demonized poultry—Chocobos and Carnivorous Birds combined—while Stenchwater Forest had only produced 89 Demonized Warhorses.
I’d like to give Li Zhua more horses too, Yan Xing thought. But in the real world, horses are different from chickens. One can easily purchase thousands of chicks, but the supply of horses is limited. Even if I owned a private horse farm, breeding a large number would take considerable time.
Yan Xing said, "I understand. I will find a way to secure more horses. Duan’er, your Red Mud Wetland tribe has done an excellent job raising poultry for me. As a reward, nine Carnivorous Birds will be given to your tribe."
Hearing that his lord was awarding his tribe nine Carnivorous Birds, Duan’er was overjoyed. "Thank you for your generous reward, my lord!" he exclaimed. "In the future, my Red Mud Wetland tribe will definitely do our utmost in raising poultry for you!"
Yan Xing nodded and continued, speaking to Duan’er, "Take the remaining 360 Carnivorous Birds and exchange them with the other Werewolf Tribes for their warriors. One bird for five warriors—a fair trade. Tell those Werewolf Tribes that their warriors will join my Eternal Werewolf Tribe and become even more powerful Werewolves. They will also become the pride of their respective tribes."
Currently, Yan Xing commanded just over one thousand direct Werewolf Warriors. Since Eternal Domain did not conscript from its farmers, these Werewolves were the primary troops he could readily deploy.