Combat Maid Harem

"I assume everything is back under the two of your control?" Lawrend asked.

"Yes, Your Majesty. We thank you for returning power to the Merchant Guild. We would like to tell you that we promise a 5% discount for all of your purchases in our guild for the rest of your life," Von said.

Von wasn't just a Guild Master of the Merchant Guild in Passage City. He was seen as a promising youth by the whole Merchant Guild system. They decided to bestow a lifetime discount to Lawrend because of such.

"Hahaha! What if I live for a long time?" Lawrend joked.

"Haha… That's the problem of the future generation," Von replied and forced a laugh.

He naturally could tell from Lawrend's voice that he was very ambitious. He won't just stop at the Blumin Empire and probably rise to the very peak of the continent.

"Alright. The two of you should take care of yourselves. I will return victoriously and raise the banner of the Undrasil Empire," Lawrend said and nodded.

He turned around and faced the mage army.

"Glory be to you, Your Imperial Majesty," Kenova said with his quick-witted mind.

Lawrend glanced at him and nodded his head approvingly.

"Imperial Majesty!" the whole army chanted loudly.

"Enough. Fly in formation. We will go together to Sunset City," Lawrend said.

"Yes, Sir!"

The mage army was more disciplined compared to before. They also experienced working together, which made their sense of camaraderie deeper.

Lawrend took the lead, with Ember following behind him. The three envoys flew up and followed. Only then did the mage army fly to the sky.

"Release your auras! Show the world the power of his Imperial Majesty!" Julianne shouted.

The mage army suddenly became awe-inspiring and soul-shaking. A weak-hearted spectator would fall down from fear. They looked like battle-ready warriors.

Julianne glanced at the two Earth Mages beside her and nodded.

*Boom!*

The majestic aura of an Earth Mage exploded out. It shocked some members of the mage army who were clueless about their identities. The three envoys actually never revealed it to anyone.

Though, most of the mages already realized it. It was impossible for them to have such advanced information if they were just Grand Mages.

"Crazy. The King is going all out today."

"That envoy from the Blumin Empire didn't even last for a short while when the three of them fought together. I saw it clearly with my own eyes."

"I'm thankful I was out when the other nobles decided to betray the kingdom. Otherwise, my noble clan would have followed suit to their demise."

"We should pray for his victory."

"Glory to the King!"

Some quick-witted nobles shouted to the top of their lungs. They realized this was the best moment to show their support for Lawrend.

Lawrend's army wasn't fast. Their max speed was the max speed of a High Mage. They even purposely slow down so the High Mages wouldn't get tired as quickly.

Of course, the news had already traveled to the Blumin Empire. A lot of spies had been assigned to Passage City after they heard the news of Lawrend mobilizing an army here.

The most shocked to hear the news was the Earth Mage assigned in Sunset City by the Blumin Empire. He was only one person, and even with the army supporting him, it would be impossible to win against three Earth Mages!

Not to forget Lawrend, who was said to have reached the Earth Mage level already. He frantically requested backup.

…

Lawrend didn't order the army to stop. They simply continued on with unstoppable momentum. They needed to be the first ones to arrive at the city instead of the reinforcements.

The mages in the army were full of confidence. With three Earth Mages and their Emperor added together, they believed they were unstoppable. Of course, unless the Blumin Emperor decides to intervene.

…

The journey took them three whole days. They didn't need to eat because of the powerful mana flowing inside their bodies.

Sunset City appeared on the horizon. It stood there calmly as if the army wasn't just about to attack it. Its huge city walls enclosed the whole city from danger.

"Your Imperial Majesty, we're here. Do we take a rest for a short bit or attack head-on?" Julianne respectfully asked.

She didn't dare to think they were on the same level anymore. She already considered herself to be his subordinate for this attack.

"Rest. I heard enough stories about failures of sieges because of a tired army," Lawrend replied.

"I understand."

Julianne nodded her head and ordered the army to take a few hours short break. It should be enough for the mages to recover most of their used mana through flying and reach the peak of their strength.

"What did the scout party say?" Lawrend asked Otor.

"Your Imperial Majesty, there are two Earth Mages in the city, 20 Arch Mages, and 1000 High Mages," Otor reported.

"Two?"

"Yes. I heard there was an Earth Mage from the empire passing by and heard the cries for help from the Earth Mage in the city."

"Not a problem. Just siege and siege. Speed will win us this war. After that, we can drag the defense against their reinforcements. If possible, we should take those two Earth Mages as hostages," Lawrend ordered.

"It will be done, Your Imperial Majesty. We will flatten the city and show you the sincerity of the Trunden Empire," Otor replied.

"Good. I will naturally need a partner after my kingdom becomes an empire."

Lawrend and the three envoys could already touched victory with their hands. That was why they were already talking about what would happen afterward.

It was not done out of overconfidence. It was simply impossible for two Earth Mages to win against five Earth Mages.

The Blumin Empire thought that there were only four Earth Mage-level characters in this attack. They wouldn't dare to consider that his close maid was an Earth Mage too.