Reincarnated in the Alternate World, I'm A Demonic Lord as Well as a Villager-Chapter 665 - 334: At Least the Demons Still Don’t Dare to Brazenly Enter Our Royal Capital

Chapter 665: Chapter 334: At Least the Demons Still Don’t Dare to Brazenly Enter Our Royal Capital

"Currently, although 32% of the kingdom’s territory is occupied by goblins, the Esper army has retreated to the Maland River to build a defense line. This is merely a strategic adjustment. The goblins’ offensive momentum has been gradually weakening and is about to exhaust itself. The entire Esper Kingdom is now enveloped in an aura of security and stability!"

The Minister of Foreign Affairs spoke on stage with eloquence and sincerity.

The reporters below eagerly raised their hands to ask questions.

"Minister of Foreign Affairs, it is rumored that the actual territory occupied by goblins is 51%. Is this true?"

"The Maland River is your mother river. If it falls, how will you face the goblin bone horse cavalry on the flat plains?"

"Recently, local families from Esper have been moving into border cities of the Fess Kingdom and Wus Kingdom. Does this imply that Esper is currently unstable?"

The Minister of Foreign Affairs was faced with awkward questions but his strong diplomatic skills enabled him to remain calm.

"Whether Esper is stable or not should be determined by Esper itself..."

Backstage, King Delarosa of the Esper Kingdom looked grim. Before him, several ministers responsible for various fields bowed their heads, not daring to speak.

"Winter hasn’t even ended, and half of the kingdom has fallen. Ministers, tell me, how are we supposed to conduct next month’s war briefing?"

Delarosa’s fierce eyebrows conveyed a murderous intent.

As king, Delarosa had already sensed the threat of annihilation.

Currently, he faces more than just the goblin invasion. If the neighboring kingdoms learn the real situation, they are certain to exploit the weakness.

When that happens, the Esper Kingdom will be beyond rescue.

Even though the kingdom’s army has suffered defeat after defeat in the winter war against the goblins, these were mostly regional forces far from the Royal Capital, lacking combat strength and loyalty, quick to flee.

Now, relying on the Maland River, Delarosa can muster troops from several major cities surrounding the Royal Capital and, combined with the Royal Capital army, assemble a force of 300,000 soldiers.

Given no changes, these soldiers can firmly hold the Maland River defense line.

The worst outcome is maintaining the status quo, losing half the territory.

But as a monarch, he cannot tolerate such a situation.

Delarosa pounded the wall beside him.

Evidently, the ministers around him have also seen the same trend and hurriedly comforted Delarosa.

"Your Majesty, it is now January, the weather remains cold, a peak period for goblins, and our soldiers are fatigued. When spring arrives in February or March, with nature’s revival, we can organize a military counterattack," the Minister of Internal Affairs said.

"Yes, Your Majesty. As long as the Royal Capital still has influence and deterrents to nearby cities, we have a chance to turn the tables. It’s crucial to maintain the confidence of the city families in the royal lineage," the Minister of Military Affairs said.

"Your Majesty, at least the demonic race currently does not dare to brazenly invade our Royal Capital. As long as we hold the defense line near the Maland River, ensuring the Royal Capital’s impregnable status, the royal authority won’t be questioned, and families in other areas will still feel the pressure,"

the Minister of State said.

Delarosa nodded in silence.

"What all of you are saying makes sense."

As soon as Delarosa finished speaking, there was an uproar in the Foreign Affairs Hall.

"The demonic race! The demonic race has invaded!"