Chapter 1565: Chapter 526: The End of the Fog Disaster, Visitors from the Kingdom!

"Pop!"

The cork of the bottle was twisted open.

The rich aroma of wine gradually spread throughout the tavern, making Kro take a few deep breaths.

Then, the bartender Rach poured a glass for both of them.

Kro took a sip and then praised.

"Good wine!"

Cao Xing smiled, "Rach, you can leave now."

"I have to discuss something with General Kro."

"Yes, honorable Lord." Rach slightly bowed and then respectfully left.

Soon, only he and Kro were left in the tavern.

Cao Xing spoke proactively: "General Kro, is it time for the operation?"

The general across from him downed a glass of wine without a change in expression.

Then he nodded solemnly: "Lord Cao Xing is right, we can launch the operation now."

Hearing this, a hint of a smile appeared on Cao Xing’s face.

Because he had been waiting for this day for a long time!

At this time, Kro continued: "However, before action, His Majesty the King asked me to ask you a question..."

"Go ahead and ask."

Kro said: "In this operation, besides you being able to deploy eleven Masters to deal with the Light Church Headquarters."

"Do you have the capacity to handle other strongholds?"

Cao Xing seemed to realize something and confirmed: "You mean?"

General Kro nodded and then said: "Let me be frank, Lord Cao Xing."

"In our hands, we have knowledge of around forty large and small Light Church strongholds combined."

"This time, His Majesty the King plans to completely eradicate the Light Church in one swift move!"

"Not only to flatten their headquarters but to clear most of their divisions and strongholds entirely!"

Hearing this number, Cao Xing was slightly surprised.

Although the power of the Light Church is vast, having close to forty strongholds is definitely most of their strength, not to mention important places like their headquarters.

If they really could wipe them all out, it would absolutely cause the Light Church to suffer heavy losses!

Moreover, more importantly, Cao Xing had an S-Class task — Rooted Out.

At that point, the completion rate would increase drastically!

If not directly to 100%, at least over 70%.

Thinking of this, a smile had already appeared on Cao Xing’s face.

But at that moment, General Kro changed the subject.

"However... Lord Cao Xing, as you know, currently most of our Ice Crystal Kingdom’s forces, along with many Seventh Rank strong people, are being held off by the Viren Kingdom at the border."

"To deal with these strongholds, we need to dispatch a large number of elite troops and Master-level strong people."

"If we mobilize too many forces, it could arouse the suspicion of Viren Kingdom and alert the enemy."

"So, if you could help with a few strongholds, then we could mobilize fewer people, and the chances of success would increase significantly."

Cao Xing understood what the other party meant.

But he didn’t agree immediately, instead asking: "What about the strength of these strongholds?"

Kro pondered for a moment and then replied: "The strength retained at each stronghold varies based on its size."

"Ignoring the Fifth Rank and below riff-raffs, each stronghold has at least one Sixth Rank or above Leader stationed."

"For some important strongholds, there might even be a Dominator Level Creature, comparable to me, stationed there."

After listening, Cao Xing couldn’t help but sigh in his heart: The power of the Light Church is indeed vast!

Calculating that each stronghold has at least one Master-level creature, that’s at least over forty Masters.

Plus, the war power on the border and other undiscovered strongholds.

The Master-level strong people of the Light Church could easily number over a hundred.

Of course, the strength of these Masters also varies greatly.

After all, anything above a Sixth Rank Leader level potential can be called a Master.

Among them are Commanders, Dominators, and so forth, with significant differences in power.

However, whether it’s a Leader or a Commander, as long as they can be taken down, it’s a considerable gain for Cao Xing!

After all, those Souls and Master-level Power Hearts are relatively scarce resources.

If possible, he would even want to single-handedly overthrow all these strongholds.

But clearly, that’s unrealistic.

After all, his territory’s forces can’t handle so many strongholds at the same time.

And if he fails, the Light Church is sure to withdraw quickly, and it would all be for nothing.

Kro saw Cao Xing hesitate and thought he might not be willing, so he said: "If Lord Cao Xing is unable to handle other strongholds, that’s okay."

"We can seek help from our allies, the Youlan Kingdom, to send some Masters to assist."

"Of course, there’s some risk involved."

Cao Xing did not respond but silently calculated his own war power in his heart.

According to what Kro described about these strongholds.

Cao Xing could dispatch one random Master from his side, leading a team of a hundred people, to rapidly overthrow them.

However, his main target is the Light Church Headquarters.

At the headquarters, at least eleven Masters are needed.

Cao Xing had eighteen Master-level strong people at his disposal, excluding pets.

That is to say, based on his current territorial strength, he could simultaneously crush eighteen strongholds.

However... Recently, Heli and others also found an important place.

It is said that besides an important Light Church resource point, there are three strongholds there.

That means there are at least four Sixth Rank and above Leader-level creatures needed, leading four legions for simultaneous action.

Additionally, three or four strong people need to stay at home for defense.

Thus, Cao Xing said: "General Kro, besides dealing with the eleven strong people at the headquarters, I can also handle ten strongholds."

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