
There will always be parties who take advantage of the situation even though the condition is being squeezed. The Oldenbar Union under Edward was a clear example of this.
He did not doubt the words of Luna and the two girls who met him in the city center. Edward realized his mistake when making a decision too quickly and sent an army under the command of Kenneth and some other higher-ups, to Haru Valley and joined the Black Sects there.
Meanwhile, Edward did not think of the possibility that the Golden Lion mountain range they had taken from Darsapati, was in a vulnerable state.
It's just that there were a few things that made Edward take that decision before.
First, he did not take into account that Arya was a threat. Because, he did not expect that the young man who had cured him of the poison and restored his unique strength, would turn around to attack him.
Secondly, if Arya did have a certain group behind her, it must have been a very powerful group. If Arya wanted to conquer Basaka, it would be very easy for him.
However, when the girls brought up the name Darsapati, Edward immediately thought quickly. If Darsapati is behind Arya, then everything is planned, long before anyone realizes it.
Edward concluded, whatever Arya did, must be a diversion and it went very smoothly.
"Damn! What's in underestimating my strength?!"
Taking risks by restoring one's strength, for the sake of a diversion and letting that person off guard is common in battle.
However, Edward was the leader of the Oldenbar guild. If Arya does this, of course Edward feels that Arya considers her power to be nothing.
"Leader! Mr. Fyn sent someone again."
One of his subordinates interjected as Edward was pondering over the various possibilities and the exact actions he would take if what he thought was, were to happen.
"Send him in. No matter how small the information is, it will be very useful. I hope Kenneth knows what to do right now."
"All right!"
Before long, someone entered his room. When Edward saw it, it turned out that it wasn't an Oldenbar member. That made the leader of the Oldenbar guild, a little surprised.
"Mr Edward, I was sent by Mr. Fyn to pass on some information."
"Yes. Say it!"
"Good! Look ... "
The envoy began to explain the situation in the Haru valley, almost the same as what was reported by the Oldenbar members who first came before, now the news brought by the envoy, was, in added about Arya was negotiating with Kelang and some representatives of the black flow sect in the Tonda Valley.
That's why, the attack on Basaka was decided to be delayed.
However, there was a breath of fresh air for Edward at the time. It turned out that the person this time in the envoy, was the representative of some sect that had cooperated with the Oldenbar guild first.
They are ready to move in accordance with the movements of the Oldenbar. Although, it meant that they had to fight with the black-flow Sect or the kingdom though.
They don't care as long as Oldenbar gives them enough resources, as well as a big reward.
Of course, the additional power, again makes Edward has a choice and bargaining power.
Perhaps the current stronghold of the Black Stream Sect felt above the wind, but if suddenly the Oldenbar guild switched and sided with the kingdom, it would be very different.
"alright. Tell your leader, I agree to all his terms. Send some representatives here to move directly under my command!"
Returning to his plan, Edward would not waste time going to the Oldenbar guild center.
It would be too late for him to act, if there were any major changes in Basaka or the Eastern Mainland as a whole, if he were to currently deploy his forces to retake those mountains.
"Haha ... There will always be stupid rats that can be used. That's why I was so happy when I was assigned to this Mainland. They don't understand what a real battle is."
Inside the room, Ludwig who had been silent and watching everything, now raised his voice.
"Leader. Do you think this young man named Arya really has an army capable of fighting the entire group at the same time?" Ludwid stood up and walked over.
"I think they're just good at talking and have a lot of tricks to corner us and get us out of our way. To date, no one has been able to prove that. It could actually be, in the Golden Lion mountain range, nothing happened."
During the appearance of Arya, despite having a trade agreement though, Oldenbar still sent some people to search for the truth about the origin of the young man. However, there are no satisfactory results.
Other than the fact that the Oldenbar guild branch on the skull hill, completely shattered unceremoniously. However, there is no real evidence that Arya was involved there.
Because the Oldenbar guild had a list of sects that were there. The report of the person they sent only said that Lamo and Salu, winning the battle against the other three sects despite the help of their guild. Now the two were busy combining all their forces and rebuilding the Sect into a bigger one. That'sthat's all.
Meanwhile, before Oldenbar knew the true strength of the sects there, although in addition to three female warriors who only had the level of a king swordsman, it would certainly have no effect at all. That victory, it seemed pure war luck only.
On the other hand, no one is rich enough, let alone as rich as Aryan. They would not be tempted with the Zulu Pill if from the very beginning, they had had a Master Alchemist on their side.
Now, Edward reconsidered Ludwig's opinion. He thought for a long time before he realized something.
"Ludwig, about the missing weapons, who do you think took them?"
"Leader. Darmuraji has brought in hundreds of holy warriors. It's a very unusual move. Maybe one or several of them got involved and kept the weapon, just in case." Ludwig replied, and thought again.
"If comparing the power between the kingdom and the black flow Sect now, Kelang and Daga only won the amount. Meanwhile, Darmuraji has experienced strength."
Edward's forehead immediately wrinkled. Suddenly his head hurt. "If Darmuraji is that strong, they have absolutely no good bargaining power on the royal side.
Then, just then the shadow of Arya appeared again in his head that felt like exploding it.
"We've really been played. As of now, Despite the truth about the group behind him, It turned out that young man was the one controlling everything. Where he sided, it would determine victory. Obviously the reason Darmuraji had not gone so far, was because of something that the young man had."
Edward was back at a dead end. However, at least now the Oldenbar guild had the support of other powers.
"Leader. We better wait for its development. We can't act rashly. If they fight, we can be spectators first, and act after."
Edward nodded at once." Yep. Youre right. If so, order everything to be on standby. This place will be our temporary headquarters!"
Oldenbar is in a small town called Sembak. A small town that had become an area he had mastered some time ago. The location of the city, not some far from Basaka, nor Haru Valley.
Meanwhile, a little outside, precisely on the road in the middle of the forest, When intending to damage Edward and Oldenbar's astonishment, Luna and the others had seen some warriors enter the city.
Lucky there at that time there was Ciel who quickly realized it, so Rewanda followed them and managed to get important information.
They immediately undo the intention and think of another way to weaken Oldenbar right then and there.
Now, when the warriors came out, they managed to ambush him. There is no need for hard effort for them to paralyze the warriors.
They had lost half their lives when Rewanda showed his demonic form. And the three girls, just finish the rest.
Luna felt very satisfied with their efforts that night.
"We don't have to do anything anymore. If this news doesn't reach Kenneth. The Oldenbar itself will break up when the war begins."
"So, how do we get them to attack each other, if no one starts?"