The 10 Legendary Swords
The Fate of Arnet City

10 Days later, thirty thousand soldiers and the number continues to grow with Avan Ariville as the supreme leader of the army, began to launch a full assault with the aim of capturing the city of Arnet.

On the other hand, the city's defensive conditions were not yet fully ready for the onslaught, so Arav Ariville had to help reduce the casualties of the war by sending a letter to Viscount Ariville.

"That's what he said ..." A middle-aged man who was the military commander explained, "Is ..."

Viscount Ariville let out a long sigh, "As per the request of him ... Give the order that the entire population of the city immediately evacuate to the city of Doma, as well as our troops to move back to the border of the Vinterm area without getting involved in a fight ..."

"But if we do that will make the city of Arnet easily overrun! Consider this Viscount ..." The man shook his head, according to him if the entire army left the city, Arnet would certainly fall into the hands of the enemy without any significant resistance.

Viscount Ariville had originally thought so, but after investigating the strength of his opponent's army which now numbered around fifty thousand, it was enough to make him change his decision.

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"Has Viscount Ariville fulfilled my request?" Arav said curiously.

"Less than two days is the time we need to help the residents of the city evacuate to a place far from the battle site, arguably the city is currently uninhabited ..." Masket looked at Arav, but with an anxious face.

"Faster than I expected ... It turns out that Uncle Ansley responded favorably to my request ..." Arav muttered softly, "And .. Tell him not to fight at the border ... Ask Viscount Ariville not to exhaust the soldiers before fighting ..."

"Please forgive me for questioning your plans ... Is Duke Ariville going to approve all of this?" Masket asked curiously, she herself was quite afraid that Arav would get angry because of this question, after remembering the events he had experienced before.

"About Father ..." Arav stood as he unfurled a large map on the table, "At this time the main army of the Ariville family is gathering in the city of Doma, as well as the supreme leader of this army, Duke Ariville. I don't think at this time you're likely to know the news of the evacuation of the town of Arnet ..."

"Are you willing to take this city for granted?" Masket noticed that Arav's facial features showed signs of drastic changes due to his questions.

"Yes ... To achieve victory, I don't think it would hurt to take a step back from them ..." This time Arav turned his head towards the window, as the soldiers began to gather.

Every movement of the Avan Ariville troops towards the city seemed to be without burden after the soldiers of the Ariville family and the relief forces from the capital were pulled back.

The condition of the abandoned city made the confidence of the supreme leader of the army increase greatly upon entering the Ariville family residence, considering the figure of Viscount Ariville who was famous for his intelligence, making the right decision by not fighting him.

"I report, less than a day Avan Ariville's forces have reached the city of Arnet and taken possession of it ..." Maya reports in detail every incident in the city.

Making Masket even more anxious, but the feeling instantly disappeared as Arav responded with a smile, "Oh ... So Uncle Avan managed to do it ..."

Maya looked at Masket, the same question flashed through her mind but her guts were not enough to ask her directly to this master, "Then ... I heard after this you were asked to attend a large banquet in the city of Arnet ..."

"Tell him if I'm busy enough to take care of the new town we got ... Send her my apology ..." After speaking, Arav smiled faintly, asking Masket and Maya, "You guys don't know about my agreement with the old man?"

Masket and Maya simultaneously shook their heads.

"Although this surprised you a little, now the city of Garlet with its weapons factory has changed owners ..."

"Yes ... This city is now in my control, in exchange for sending him a large number of troop reinforcements ..." Arav gulped down a glass of tea on the table, as a girl came up to him.

"Master! Let me serve you tonight!" The words made Arav choke while drinking.

Clara was in front of him with a hopeful look, not shy to say it even in front of Masket and Maya before the two girls asked for the same thing.

Meanwhile, on the one hand the higher-ups in Doma city were facing an unfortunate situation, while victory continued to be achieved by his opponent.

"The situation is getting out of control. Avan's forces continue to expand his power ... Perhaps soon they will reach the city of Doma ..." Duke Ariville said, it feels that at the moment it is useless for him to continue starting conflicts that his opponent might win.

A calming strategist, "We still have troops from the city of Arnet and the royal family who are most likely still siding with our troops ..."

Duke Ariville looked up, there was little hope from the words he had felt, but the arrival of a soldier made the whole room was shocked by the news he delivered.

"What?! The city of Arnet fell into the hands of the enemy?!"

"Can't be allowed! That traitor Avan Ariville does not deserve to have the city we live in!"

One per member of the Ariville family was outraged by the actions of Avan Ariville. Meanwhile, the Duke of Ariville was also very disappointed when he heard Viscount Ariville who chose to leave the city rather than attempt to put up a fight, not intending to comment any further after a soldier had almost finished explaining the situation.

"I also got a report from one of the spies, at this time the city of Garlet has been handed over to the ruler of the Vinterm region ..." Duke Ariville widened his eyes hearing the statement, "Duke Sanjaya ..."

Duke Sanjaya is the youngest ruler in Antasia he has ever heard of, his age of about 15 reminds him of a man named Arav Ariville, but did not expect if the young man played an important role in the conquest of the city of Arnet.

"I heard that Duke Sanjaya is a person who sided with the royal family, why now siding with the rebels?"

"Duke, this can't be allowed! These people should be taught a lesson for doing their best!"

The higher-ups began to snort in annoyance, instead of being anxious about the news tending to be more emotional hearing Duke Sanjaya who was concerned about profits.

Duke Ariville himself had never heard of news of the Vinterm region that had been in trouble with him, because all this time he had been trying to establish relations with the rulers of other regions, obviously this made him surprised.

"You rest easy, there must be other ways besides going through the battle to overcome this problem ..." Duke Ariville made some people barely stop to breathe, "Duke Sanjaya is a genius, he must have another reason for siding with my brother Avan ..."

After speaking, the middle-aged man ordered a servant to bring him a piece of paper and a pen.

"This letter must get to the city of Garlet as soon as possible ... Please pass this request to him ..."

The waiter shook his head and prepared all the shipping needs, which was then read directly by Arav after 1 day had passed.