Chapter 7: Suspicious (Seeking Recommendations)

The setting sun was like blood.

The daytime war ended quickly.

Not many people died. In Aaron's view, it was more like a test.

This made him acutely aware that the Davis family did not intend to defeat the Sotos family in a decisive battle, perhaps due to the high cost they would have to pay.

What they wanted more was probably just to deter the main force of the Sotos family.

The messy tents were spread out in clusters, with open-air bonfires everywhere. Many militiamen were barbecuing food and chatting.

Even drinking and hiring prostitutes were common.

This lack of military discipline left Aaron speechless.

Although he knew that it was customary for merchants and prostitutes to follow the army during the Medieval Age, he was still very dissatisfied with their behavior.

He returned to his small team's camp and called Ba Zhi and others: "I don't care about the others, but in my team, no drinking or women are allowed... However, as compensation, there will be plenty of meat and bread! Understand?"

"Understood!"

Ba Zhi answered loudly, but immediately looked a bit gloomy.

"Has the casualty report come out?"

Seeing his expression, Aaron immediately guessed.

"Yes, Adam was killed in battle, he was hit by a flying stone and his head was crushed. A few unlucky ones fell on the battlefield and were trampled to death by their own comrades... Besides that, Sanchez and Beck were slightly injured..." Ba Zhi whispered.

"This is war!"

Aaron took a deep breath: "Tonight, we will take turns keeping watch!"

He went back to his tent, took off his leather armor, and only then did he feel some soreness in his muscles, perhaps also from friction and bruises.

Although the war didn't last long, wielding a heavy sword still brought him a significant burden.

Apart from that, there was also a sense of mental exhaustion and disgust.

He forced himself to eat some water and bread and then fell into a deep sleep.

...

The Dream World.

Aaron had completely given up on moving. Now, he spent every mysterious unit he gained in his dreams to strengthen himself.

Although this enhancement didn't carry over to the other world, he felt that it might require crossing some threshold, just like before.

At this point in the battlefield, he couldn't miss any opportunity to become stronger!

Therefore, delaying the progress of exploring the dream world was acceptable!

Whoosh!

In the boundless red sea, huge shadows occasionally swept past beneath the surface.

Most of them had mutated to such an extent that Aaron couldn't recognize them, emitting terrifying and powerful auras.

Fortunately, they didn't find Aaron.

"For this world, I'm still just an observer, even though I can move now..."

Aaron used his mind to channel today's energy into himself, feeling a cool sensation spreading in his consciousness, but that was it.

"Even the dream strengthening doesn't show results right away... I wonder when I'll become extraordinary?"

He sighed and thought about other things: "The Davis family's actions today were also suspicious. They were obviously in a stalemate, even having a slight advantage, yet they retreated, showing a defensive attitude. It seems they do intend to hold back the main force of the Sotos family!"

Aaron sensed the air of conspiracy: "It seems... I have to talk with father and the rest."

Although he didn't have much affection for Colin, if the Sotos family was ruined, his own situation would definitely not be any better.

...

The following days' wars went more or less as Aaron had expected.

The Davis family fought continuously, but their intensity was clearly reduced. They made the Sotos family feel that if they just pushed a little harder, they could defeat their opponent completely.

As a result, the entire army was stuck on the Black Crow Sand Dunes, even urging supplies and reinforcements from the rear.

Aaron sighed and entered the tent.

"Father, I took three more heads today."

As soon as he entered, he heard Colin's proud voice.

"Well done, my son. It seems the unification of the Green Forest will be achieved in my generation." Theodore laughed heartily.

"Father."

Aaron sighed in his heart and stepped forward to pay his respects.

"My good brother, I wonder how many spoils of war you have acquired?" Colin asked curiously.

These days, Aaron had been studying tactics and command with Alfred, so he didn't pay much attention to the spoils of war and headcounts.

Ignoring Colin, Aaron said directly to Theodore: "I think the Davis family is deliberately showing weakness and preparing to unleash a conspiracy. We need to take measures against this!"

"Pfft!"

Colin laughed, his expression full of undisguised contempt: "Conspiracy? On the battlefield, it's all about strength. Conspiracies are for women and cowards!"

"Colin!"

Theodore stopped Colin, but his expression didn't change much. He obviously didn't think much of it: "Colin has a point. War is about hard power. We are well-informed about the situation in the Davis Domain, being able to mobilize 2,000 troops is already their limit... They don't have the power to carry out other conspiracies! Besides, you have no evidence!"

"What we need to do now is to defeat them in one fell swoop, destroy their main force, and not give them a chance to retreat and defend their castle!"

Theodore had always wanted to completely crush the Davis family and rule the entire Green Forest.

But if the Davis family were given a chance to retreat into their castle, this goal would be hard to achieve.

At present, even though the Sotos family had fewer troops, their soldiers were clearly better, giving them some advantage on the battlefield.

Theodore saw this too, so he would not let this opportunity pass!

Aaron saw this and could only sigh.

Sometimes, smart people are more likely to fall for schemes because the con artists put out exactly what they expect, and then the smart people unknowingly fill in the gaps for the con artists!

"Then... at least let me patrol the surroundings, maybe I can find some evidence."

Aaron took a deep breath and spoke.

"Oh, my good brother, are you trying to flee?" Colin's eyes lit up as he immediately said.

Leaving the battlefield at this moment would mean being branded as a coward, which was tantamount to a death sentence in the war-worshipping Medieval Age!

Aaron glanced around and, as expected, saw contempt in the eyes of the knights.

But he didn't care. Even if there was no conspiracy of the Davis family, surviving was the most important thing!

...

Theodore was silent for a while and finally said: "Get out of here and take your team with you!"

Though he was disappointed in his son, he did not refuse.

"Thank you!"

Aaron straightened up, bowed, and left the tent.