Chapter 1088: Chapter 307: A High-Stakes Gamble (10,000) (5)

Callum, without hesitation, took Pierre upstairs to find out the reason from Master Devant.

Should Lord Lynn merely send a small squad of armored cavalry for a demonstration and harassment.

That would be tolerable!

But if there is a large troop of armored soldiers.

Then Benitez Manor is facing life and death!

Devant seemed to hear Callum’s words.

After a silence in the study, the sound of barefoot steps on the wooden boards came from behind the double wooden doors.

In just a few seconds.

After the sound of a latch being pulled, the tightly closed double wooden doors were opened.

Devant’s face, worn and sleepy, appeared in front of Callum and Pierre.

Devant coldly glanced at the two, opening his mouth to ask.

"What’s the matter?"

Callum quickly bowed and relayed the words Pierre had just reported to him, reporting them to Devant.

As Callum continued to speak, the sleepiness on Devant’s face disappeared, replaced by seriousness.

Devant looked at Pierre behind Callum and said in a deep voice.

"Come in and speak!"

Callum and Pierre followed Devant into the study.

Callum’s gaze slightly shifted.

With the light from the oil lamp on the study’s walls, Callum clearly saw.

On a large bed not far away, two fair bodies were lying upon it.

Perhaps due to intense labor, they were too exhausted.

Even when they entered the study, the two maids did not awaken.

With just one glance, Callum quickly withdrew his gaze.

Devant sat in the wooden chair behind the desk.

Callum and Pierre promptly stood to the side, lowering their heads in waiting.

Devant leaned back in the chair, his eyes sweeping over Callum, asking.

"How many armored cavalry did you see?"

Callum said nothing, his steps slightly shifting.

Revealing Pierre, who was hidden behind him, to Devant’s view.

Pierre showed a troubled face, hesitantly said.

"Master, since it was night and covered by clouds, I truly didn’t clearly see how many armored cavalry there were..."

Upon seeing Devant’s face grow even more somber, Pierre quickly continued.

"But, Master, I can assure you that the number of armored cavalry is certainly over a hundred."

"They are all wearing dark gray armor, riding swift horses!"

Listening to Pierre’s slightly hurried explanation, Devant calmly responded.

"I understand, you may leave now."

Pierre raised his eyebrows slightly, hesitantly looked at Callum.

After seeing Callum give him a signal, Pierre immediately responded.

"Yes, Master, Pierre is taking leave."

Callum retreated a few steps, then turned to leave the study, gently closing the opened door.

Devant still leaned against the wooden chair, his gaze turning to Callum, asking.

"Guard Captain, according to what he said..."

"That squad of armored cavalry is most likely sent by Lord Lynn of Morgan Town."

"What do you think Benitez Manor should do now?"

Callum furrowed his brow slightly, his mind rapidly pondering.

Devant remained silent, patiently sitting in the wooden chair awaiting.

Half a minute later.

Callum bent over, responding.

"Master, I think, since Lord Lynn of Morgan Town has already dispatched armored cavalry to Boxi Town, intruding into your manor."

"It means that Lord Lynn has declared war on you!"

"The urgent task is to know how many armored cavalry Lord Lynn has dispatched to invade your manor lands!"

Devant’s voice hummed in contemplation, signaling a response, waiting for Callum to continue speaking.

"If it’s only a small squad of armored cavalry, Master, you can entirely gather and organize guards to drive or suppress this squad of armored cavalry."

The walking speed of Benitez Manor’s guards.

Naturally cannot match the high flexibility and mobility of armored cavalry.

However.

As long as the numbers are sufficient, even if unable to chase down the armored cavalry, driving them away can completely be achieved!

"But if there are thousands of armored cavalry..."

"Master, I think the only way is to recall all guards and peasants from outside the manor."

"Relying on your number of guards and peasants, defend the manor estate and the constructed defenses, perhaps there is a chance to resist."

"Because the cavalry’s advantage is in charging on open ground."

"If fighting dismounted, given the weight of their armor, they certainly cannot battle for long."

"At the same time, Master, you need to send a Messenger Guard immediately to Kakasong City."

"To inform Jon Zuck about Lord Lynn dispatching armored cavalry to invade your manor lands."

"Whether to rally other supportive manor lords for aid to your manor, or to swiftly wage war on Morgan Town."

"Both can resolve the crisis you’re currently facing!"

Saying this, Callum bent over, summarizing.

"Master, the above is how Callum believes the armored cavalry should be dealt with."

"Whatever decision, Callum will follow all your instructions!"

Devant said nothing, staring at the candle flame burning on the desk.

Letting the flame flicker endlessly in his eyes.

Half a minute later.

Devant looked towards Callum across the desk, saying.

"Callum, your countermeasures are quite good."

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