Rebirth of the Prime Dragon Master
Chapter 333 A Horrible Opponent

At the battlefront in the main camp of the Crimson Dragon Group, soldiers and spirit manipulators in charge of the patrol went to and fro. The moon had hidden behind thick clouds, as if in avoidance of the tense air that filled the camp.

Amidst the bumbling activity of the camp, chaos had erupted in one of the tents. Multiple voices rose and fell in heated discussions after they had heard the news.

"What did you say? The Rough Slope was taken by the enemies? What's the casualty?" Isis stood up at the news when her body refused to sit still in distress. She looked down at the spirit manipulator who had just brought the message and urged him to continue.

"The whole squad holding the Rough Slope is gone, including two Frontline Commanders." The other commanders let out whispered swears and gasps when the spirit manipulator answered. "How could this be possible? The fort held strong two days ago. How come it was taken so easily?" Marin and other commanders exchanged confused looks with each other. Nobody dared to interrupt even though they themselves were dying to know more about the situation.

"It appears that the two Frontline Commanders had a disagreement with each other. When the enemy charged, an internal conflict burst in the squad led by the two. The enemy took this opportunity and launched a raid last night and completely defeated our army.”

Dreadful silence fell upon the room. Some of the commanders breathed shallowly, conscious of how loud their harsh breath was in comparison to the tense silence that encompassed the room. Suddenly, a loud bang broke the strained silence. Marin and other commanders looked to where the sound had come from. Isis had one hand on the table and her eyes blazed with anger. The Rough Slope was the most crucial site in the defense line Isis had set up. Now that it was lost, more than half of the parts along the defense line would be affected. All as a result of the pride and stupidity of two commanders. Nobody could fault her for being enraged.

"Deputy Commander in Chief, what should we do next?" Marin asked Isis immediately. Isis glanced at her in appreciation. She loved her focus and calm in critical moments like this one.

"We need to take the Rough Slope back as soon as possible. If the enemy takes this chance to enter the wooded area of our battlefront, we would be in greater danger. I didn't expect the leading commander of the Timber Deity Empire to realize that the Rough Slope was our weakness, and so quickly too." Isis had received a report earlier that the general commander of the Timber Deity Empire this time was Alyssa. She was a famous princess of her country who was gifted in military arts like the deployment of soldiers. She was also very experienced and widely praised as a military talent seen only once in a thousand years. Now that Alyssa led the opposing army, it felt like a personal challenge to Isis.

Isis was tough and would never easily surrender. She had made a lot of efforts, and got where she was now without much help from others. This situation was only a setback, no matter how much it felt like a slap in her face and efforts. She would definitely hit back.

"Deputy Commander in Chief, let me lead the army and take the Rough Slope back.” Marin stepped closer to her and ignored the incredulous looks the other commanders were giving her.

Isis scrutinized Marin and the other commanders. This time, the Crimson Dragon Group sent three Elite Commanders and twelve Frontline Commanders here. The three Elite Commanders were burdened with critical tasks and had no time to spare. Among the remaining Frontline Commanders, Marin was the best in military tactics. She was the perfect choice. They would need brilliant plans and delicate execution to succeed. Furthermore, it would be necessary for them to rely heavily on their brains rather than the strength or number of men they had. The Rough Slope, as its name suggested, was a slope which was easy to hold but was infinitely difficult to attack. The terrain there was complicated, and it would not be wise to attack it from the front. This made the matter of capturing it complicated and dangerous.

"Request accepted. Commander Marin, be careful. They will not surrender easily." Isis warned Marin. She trusted in Marin’s ability. But you could never be complacent in a war. Not if you wanted to win. "Deputy Commander in Chief, please rest assured! I will definitely take the Rough Slope back. Please excuse me, I will go and start my preparations.” Isis nodded her permission to Marin as she watched her leave. She could only hope that the odds would be in her favor.

At the same time, the leaders of the Timber Deity Empire were gathered for a meeting.

"Your Highness, we have taken the Rough Slope according to your tactics. However, we only stationed five thousand soldiers in there. I'm afraid they wouldn't be enough to hold it." The gathered commanders of the Timber Deity Empire fixed their eyes on the delicate figure in their midst. She looked enchanting but her beauty belied her cunning in battle.

She was Alyssa, the leading general and princess of the Timber Deity Empire.

"That's all right. Rough Slope is just a bait," she answered with a dismissive gesture. "They can have it back, I don't care. It's just a stepping stone towards my true target.” A hint of slyness flashed across Alyssa's eyes. A smirk pulled at the corner of her lips. She was in a good mood because the pieces had started to fall into place and everything was going according to her plan.

"Then where is your true target?" the other commanders asked curiously. They all knew that the Rough Slope was the most important site for the Crimson Dragon Group. They had now taken it and turned the battle to their advantage. As long as they kept holding it, the Crimson Dragon Group would definitely lose the initiative.

So the commanders were confused when Alyssa tasked only five thousand soldiers to hold the Rough Slope after they took it. The territory was too good of an advantage to be treated so carelessly, as Alyssa was doing at that moment.

"The time has not yet come for you to know. I will tell you when the time is right,” Alyssa said with a mysterious smile as if she knew something that they didn't.

"By the way, has Mr. Sun arrived already?" Alyssa asked her subordinates, her eyebrows slightly knitted in concern.

"He sent word that it would take him some more days," one of the commanders answered immediately. Alyssa frowned at the unexpected news but quickly moved on.

"This is going to be a tough war. To ensure all the spirit-manipulated beasts are in their best condition, I invited him to the battlefront to adjust the condition of our spirit-manipulated beasts. His presence here would ensure that our beasts would be at their best. Besides, I have prepared several high-quality spirit-manipulated beasts which have the potential to be upgraded. Mr. Sun would be doing this upgrade,” Alyssa said with anticipation.

"That's great! Mr. Sun is the most competent beast tamer in our Timber Deity Empire. It's said that he doesn't even care about fame or money and he is very difficult to hire."

"Right. I also heard that his Beast Taming Skill is unparalleled in the Wild Spirit Land and many nations want him."

"It's said the spirit-manipulated beasts raised by him are the strongest and fiercest in battles.”

The commanders of the Timber Deity Empire shared their opinions loudly, each one excited about the news.

"He is the best, but only in the Timber Deity Empire. The best beast tamer in the Wild Spirit Land is Sheridan of the Holy Dragon Empire. He has led an isolated life for many years. But I received a report that he now works for the Crimson Dragon Group, in charge of all the spirit-manipulated beasts of the group. That is the reason I invited Mr. Sun,” Alyssa said seriously.

"I've heard about Sheridan before. As far as I know, he is quite a peculiar guy. Is he really better than Mr. Sun in the Beast Taming Skill?" One of the commanders questioned her suspiciously. She understood it was not her decision that he found doubtful but Sheridan's ability.

"That is why Mr. Sun promised to come. When I mentioned Sheridan to him, he accepted my invitation immediately. He wants to prove that he is the best beast tamer in the Wild Spirit Land. As for who is truly the best, we will know soon.” Alyssa smiled like the cat that caught the canary. All the commanders present looked at her in awe, as she stood amidst them with confidence.

"Prepare yourselves. We will win this war!" Alyssa was absolutely a horrible opponent to anyone in the battlefield.