Chapter 1113: Chapter 311: Dark Magic Corrosion

"However, compared to your marquisate, my Lord Marquis, they naturally have a distinct advantage."

"Even if you decide to provide support, you will be limited by the long distance and the slow marching speed of the infantry."

"It will take at least a month to march from Bordeaux City to Spirit Reef Port!"

"By the time you send the second batch of Sword and Shield Corps soldiers... Spirit Reef Port might have already fallen!"

"The second batch of Sword and Shield Corps soldiers might even fall into the enemy’s encirclement..."

Mark frowned tightly and nodded subconsciously.

He knew that what Doyle was saying made some sense.

Mark asked, "Do you mean, Doyle the Garrison Commander, that I should abandon Spirit Reef Port? Abandon the Sword and Shield Corps soldiers in Spirit Reef Port?"

"They are all family soldiers of the Ducas Clan!"

He felt Mark’s tone become a bit heavier.

Doyle bowed slightly as a salute, explaining without arrogance.

"My Lord Marquis, you misunderstand."

"Naturally, Doyle would not dare to ask My Lord Marquis to abandon Spirit Reef Port and the remaining Sword and Shield Corps soldiers."

"Once support is abandoned, everything done before would be for nothing!"

"Losing thirty thousand Sword and Shield Corps soldiers and failing to gain corresponding benefits..."

"The military strength of the Ducas Clan would plummet!"

"Let alone fighting for more interests in the future royal power war."

"It is even highly likely... that the Ducas Clan would withdraw from the historical stage of the Karedi Empire!"

Mark’s face was stern, looking directly at Doyle, and continued to ask.

"Then what should Doyle the Garrison Commander do?"

Doyle seemed as if he had long considered this, explaining naturally.

"In Doyle’s view, what My Lord Marquis should do now is to appeal to His Highness Mitchell for sympathy!"

"My Lord Marquis, you dispatched those thirty thousand Sword and Shield Corps soldiers of the Ducas Clan to Spirit Reef Port under the directive of His Highness Mitchell!"

"Attacking Spirit Reef Port, occupying it, and now holding off the two sieges from Marquis Polk."

"This is the best time to appeal for sympathy to His Highness Mitchell!"

Mark’s eyebrows instantly lifted, addressing Doyle.

"Continue."

Doyle continued, "The Spirit Reef Port, occupied by the Sword and Shield Corps, is very important to the future of the Ducas Clan!"

"It is the nearest dock to Triumph City, apart from Iron Anchor Port."

"It is also the most convenient dock for inland transportation next to Iron Anchor Port!"

"A large number of traveling merchants will land and depart from here."

"A large number of traveling merchants means a large amount of tax revenue can be collected..."

"The Ducas Clan must use this dock and its greater interests to compensate for the losses in this royal power war..."

Mark nodded.

Doyle’s words did not stop.

"Spirit Reef Port is important to the Ducas Clan."

"Similarly, it is also very important to His Highness Mitchell!"

"As mentioned earlier, Spirit Reef Port is the nearest dock to Triumph City besides Iron Anchor Port."

"Whether for merchant goods landing and departure or transporting soldiers for landing!"

"If Spirit Reef Port falls back into the hands of Marquis Polk, into His Highness Caesar’s camp..."

"Definitely, a large number of soldiers will land from Spirit Reef Port, endlessly attacking Triumph City currently held by His Highness Mitchell!"

"Doyle even feels that at this moment, His Highness Mitchell should be more anxious than you..."

"Because who holds this strategic point of Spirit Reef Port relates to whether His Highness Mitchell becomes Emperor of the Kaladi Empire!"

Hearing this, Mark looked at Doyle approvingly and said.

"Indeed, Doyle the Garrison Commander, your words are greatly beneficial to me!"

Doyle respectfully bowed and said.

"My Lord Marquis, you over-praise me. Doyle has always been Doyle of the Ducas Clan."

"Whether defending Bordeaux City for the Ducas Clan or providing strategies to relieve My Lord Marquis’s worries..."

"These are Doyle’s responsibilities within his duty."

Mark nodded with satisfaction.

Doyle shifted his tone and continued.

"However, there’s one more thing I need to clarify to My Lord Marquis."

Mark replied sternly, "Go ahead without reservation!"

Doyle was straightforward, "In Doyle’s view, My Lord Marquis, you need to reappoint Knight Commander Godfrey as the top commander of Spirit Reef Port."

Mark frowned and asked, "If I remember correctly, you and Godfrey have always been at odds, right?"

"Yet you recommend him as commander?"

Doyle’s face remained calm and responded, "My Lord Marquis, in light of the Ducas Clan’s interests, my conflict with him is insignificant."

"In Doyle’s view, Godfrey’s conduct poses a significant problem."

"However, his command and operational abilities in large-scale battles are impeccable."

Mark replied, "I understand, I will seriously consider Doyle’s suggestion."

"It’s getting late; retire and rest."

Doyle bowed once more, just about to leave when his steps suddenly paused.

Mark looked at Doyle, puzzled, and asked.

"Doyle the Garrison Commander, is there anything else?"

Doyle respectfully said, "My Lord Marquis, Master Donovan’s condition is worsening..."

"I hope My Lord Marquis is prepared mentally."

Mark’s expression froze, and just as he was about to pick up a feather pen to write, his right hand trembled suddenly.

A few seconds later.

Mark said in a low voice, "Understood, you may leave."

Doyle said nothing more and withdrew.

Following the sound of the door opening and then closing.

The entire study fell into complete silence.

Leaving only Mark, seated in the wooden chair.

On the desk, the animal oil candles burned swiftly, flickering and casting a yellow-orange glow.

Perhaps because the candle had been burning for too long.

The candle was about to be spent...

Mark stared straight at the candle stand.

Soft and indifferent words emanated from his mouth.

"Better off dead! Should’ve died long ago!"

"Dying sooner means no longer enduring the pain of dark magic’s erosion for so many years..."

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