Hemud and army has entered Riverland. And made there way Towards the Capital city of Riverland. He has also spread out his cavalry in the territory.
"Any word from. Balthazar's camp" I asked Gareth , my most trusted general . We are camped Near Okhaven We can reach that city in just one day.
Gareth shook his head with Grim Expression "No my lord the messenger haven't returned "
That Idiot Balthazar has become so arrogant because of his easy Victory. He probably thinks he is Invincible thinking that no one can defeat him. Hemud was annoyed.
"His scouts are also careless my lord Our cavalry Are easily picking them off". Elos cavalry general of Hemud's army Spoke.
"Good" hemud said he had smile on his Face "keep attacking them and do not let then know about our numbers".
As for terrain in Riverland. Hemud studied it and he knew that There are many flat plains. These terrible does not have Forest Or hilly terrain. Which is perfect for him.
"Are there any reports from Okhaven What is that Dumb Evander upto"hemuf asked Gareth.
"Evander is Fortifying his Position in his capital city " Gareth replied.
'After his Grand speech to Fight me and Balthazar and deafeat us. He has gotten himself Into these mess . He could not even put proper resistance against Balthazar'. Hemud just Shook his head.
"Elos" I said my gaze fixxed towr the direction of Okhaven." Keep harassing enemy cavalry Keep them on edge . "
"Gareth" I continued "Prepare the main force we will move tomorrow morning . I want our lines and shield tight and Our Swords Sharp. Tomorrow we will defeat that fool Balthazar And Take the City of Okhaven we will raise our banners on that city. "
"As you Wish My lord "Gareth hands rested on the hilt of his swords his Eyes filled with anticipation during there clash with Mariner Kingdom our army could not even fight properly and he was humiliated by Duke Hemud . Because Of there infantry poor Performance.
But tomorrow we will wash away our Shame.
The news Victor's Threatening letters to The two barons asking them for tribute. Had reached the Ears of Hemud. "That boy Victor is bold I will give him that. he is Consolidating his gains at the same time filling up his coffers with Gold coins.
Taking advantage of Chaos in the region.
That boy is sharp always looking for new Ways to benefit himself ".
"His tactics are cowardly my lord " Gareth Spoke with disgust.
"No matter what he still wins the tricks he uses and his speed is dangerous" Hemud spoke with admiration. Pity that fool Balthazar is blinded by his arrogance even now I am sending him Messengers to form alliance against Victor but he still ignores them.
Hemud had to admit he has started to fear Victor more than Balthazar at these point. That's the reason he did not bring full force with Living some of them in his territory to defend it in case Victor makes any move.
Even though Hemud is Outnumbered by Balthazar he believes he can still win the battle. He had studied Balthazar previous campaigns and his predictable Strategies.Balthazar mostly relied on vrute force after all.
Following day The skirmishes Continued Cavalry reported that Balthazar is still encamped with his army . Looks like that fool is waiting for me. With his army.
As the army of Hemud Arrived outside Okhaven they also encamped .Hemud has ordered his soldiers to rest .
Just like that the day passed at night Duke Hemud could not sleep he was Staring at the sky which was filled with Stars He knew Tomorrow it will be decided who willraise there Flag on the City Of Okhaven whether it would be him or Balthazar.
Hemud always thought that With the health of Theo getting Worse he prepared his army and soldiers he had long dreaned of sitting on throne of Golden Grove but things started to get worse after the Invasion of Elmsworth turned I to failure
Initially he was happy with Elmsworth getting weak but He started to worry about rise Victor as well But still he did not much care about the Young lord of Wildwood . Then the war with Mariner kingdom broke out.
In the Battle with Mariner kingdom even though he and other nobles tried to protect there soldiers fir future that cunning king Theo still Found some way or other to inflict casualties on them. That monster Theo knew His nobles were getting to strong so using that battle.
He weakened them he did not care whether these soldiers were Fighting under his banner or not. He was Ruthless. And he would have definitely brought the Influence back to Royal Family after that battle if he was still alive.
But then a new Unexpected threat appeared Victor Armstrong after reading about his Strategies and tactics Hemud was quite surprised and also Terrified at such a young age these boy has not only Dealt heavy blow to Elmsworth but also Stabilized his Domain.
Then he defeated other Three Marquis Conquering there territory one after another looks like something runs in the blood of Armstrong's.
Only the sons of Theo are fools thinking that me and Balthazar are still loyal to them But what can they even do they don't even have proper army to support them.
Soon Hemud returned back to his tent 'Whatever I just need to focus on tomorrow's battle. '
Soon dawn broke the sounds of soldiers marching can be heard Near the city Of Oakhaven . Army's of both the Duke's can be seen approaching each other. Hemud looked at banners Of Enemy army.
Balthazar can be seen wearing A shinu good armour. Hemud Just Sighed these guy and his Obsession with Gold.
Meanwhile back in Veroda Victor and Colton are Overlooking the Training of Drafuni cavalry. Colton they are really good I think they are even better than our Wildwood cavalry.
"Yes My lord after all during our ambush even though We attacked them and caught them by surprise they still Inflicted Casualties on our cavalry and I am afraid if we had fought on open battle field where they could have used there numbers".Colton spoke with grim expression
"They Could have defeated our Cavalry".Victor spoke
Victor already knew his cavalry was weak and outnumbered compared to drafuni cavalry that's the reason he was Eager to Avoid pitched battle with Drafuni.
"Colton train Our cavalry with them we need strong fighting force against Duke hemud." Victor spoke with Serious expression.