Help! The Villainess Trapped in the Beast World's Drama!

Chapter 492: Chapter 474: Reinforcements

Xue Yinzhou and Lu Xiao shielded Shen Tang behind them, their bodies radiating murderous intent, just waiting for her command to engage in battle.

The Rosenia army pressed forward with overwhelming numbers, while they only had a dozen or so people on their side. However, those they brought were elites among elites, and there were two powerful Tenth Rank Beastmen in the team. If a fight truly broke out, the outcome would be unknown.

Shen Tang’s face was grim. After all, she had fought her way through battlefields; she wasn’t afraid of a simple fight.

But clearly, the opponent’s purpose was not so simple.

Rosenia sending troops was clearly an attempt to provoke war.

Rashly starting a battle would play right into their hands.

The national border is always a sensitive issue between neighboring countries. If a conflict erupts at the border, it would inevitably plunge both countries into a state of war.

Unlike Rosenia, which has developed rapidly in recent years, the Night Glow Empire has suffered significant losses in the past six months of war. They’ve only had a few months to recover, and starting another war would undoubtedly further burden the country and its people!

As the saying goes, ”barefooted people don’t fear those with shoes.” When she was still a wandering fake princess, isolated and without support, she could charge forward recklessly. But now, as Monarch, there are many things to consider.

”Hahaha, look at how frightened they are. They don’t even dare to fight; the Night Glow Empire must be really scared, huh?”

”They say the Night Glow Empire is strong and has suppressed our Rosenia for years. Now it seems like they’re just a cowardly paper tiger, ready to crumble at the slightest touch!”

The taunts from the opposing army were vicious and harsh, causing the Beastmen in the team to change their expressions.

They are the empire’s iron-blooded soldiers; how could they endure such insults?

But being experienced and brave commanders on the battlefield, they weren’t mindless brutes who would charge forward recklessly. They were well aware that the opposing army was trying to provoke them. If anyone acted first, they would certainly lose the upper hand in public opinion!

The armies of both sides stood facing each other, tension high and smoky.

It was a moment of life and death.

Suddenly, brilliant flames erupted on the horizon, like a sunrise staining the sky.

Rumbling echoed from the horizon as the red banner of the Yiyuan Empire billowed like flowing clouds, and the army cut into the battlefield like a sharp blade.

Leading the charge was a tall, statuesque man with flaming red hair, handsome and flawless, exuding an aura of profound strength. Nine fox tails swirled behind him, highlighting his noble and awe-inspiring identity!

Beside him was a formidable middle-aged Beastman Commander. The two troops quickly encircled the Rosenia army, trapping them in the center.

It was clearly like the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind!

The battle situation changed abruptly!

The Rosenia army immediately fell into chaos, their formation in disarray.

Why was the Yiyuan Empire’s red banner appearing here? Who was that red-haired, nine-tailed man? His mere presence sent shivers down their spine!

The Beastmen of the Night Glow Empire were also stunned; this reinforcement arrived too suddenly. Fortunately, they were friends, not enemies!

Shen Li walked through the enemy troops as if they were not there, unaffected by the surrounding commotion. The bloodline pressure of the Nine-tailed Fox made the Rosenia soldiers instinctively back away, automatically clearing a path.

He approached Shen Tang, bending slightly, his red hair brushing her shoulder, his long fox eyes curving into a crescent moon-like beautiful arc, filled with mischievous light, ”Xiao Tang’er, did you miss me?”

Shen Tang was surprised, ”How did you get here?”

Shen Li’s voice was soft, ”Did Xiao Tang’er forget Brother Li’s words and leave without a word? Naturally, I...came to bring you back.”

Lu Xiao and Xue Yinzhou’s expressions immediately changed.

Xue Yinzhou pulled Shen Tang into his embrace, his phoenix eyes warily watching him, his voice cold, ”Are you trying to snatch someone?”

Shen Li smiled faintly, ”Yin Zhou, long time no see. Still so fierce~”

Lu Xiao frowned and coughed lightly, ”...Now is not the time for jokes. His Majesty Yiyuan made a big effort to bring troops here; it should not be just for flirting.”

Moreover, Shen Li was no longer Shen Tang’s Beast Husband now.

Shen Li’s smile slightly faded, looking at Shen Tang, ”You left in such a hurry. I thought you might be in trouble, so I came to check.”

Then he turned to the opposing general with an enigmatic smile, ”It seems I’ve come at just the right time.”

General Baron and his subordinates, hearing the familiar exchange, any fool could see that the two empires were in cahoots!

Instantly, the arrogant spirit of the Rosenia army was doused as if by a bucket of cold water, unable to laugh, and instead filled with fear.

Originally, it was supposed to be a struggle between two countries. Once a fight broke out at the border, it was bound to develop into a life-or-death battle, which is what Rosenia’s high command wished to see—they had spent ten years sharpening their swords, waiting for today, to seize the opportunity and start a war when the Night Glow Empire’s national strength was at its lowest.

But once a third party gets involved in the war between the two countries, the nature of the conflict changes completely.

Not to mention, it is the powerful Yiyuan Empire.

Wouldn’t this become a two-against-one situation?

They not only cannot gain the upper hand in public opinion but would also be crushed in terms of battlefield strength!

General Baron’s forehead broke out in cold sweat, his attitude changed quickly, his face filled with feigned obsequious smiles, ”A misunderstanding, this is a misunderstanding! We only detected outsiders entering the border, thinking they were spies, haha...It seems we have just misunderstood, we’ll withdraw immediately and clear the way for you. As a gesture of apology, we are willing to personally escort your team back!”

But Shen Li did not give them a chance to beat around the bush.

The Yiyuan Empire’s troops tightly surrounded the Rosenia army. Resisters were killed on the spot, and those who surrendered were tied up and taken back to the Night Glow Empire, imprisoned as war prisoners.

General Baron cursed in anger, ”You two empires colluding, attacking our Rosenia troops. His Majesty will not let you off!”

Qiu Yang walked over and kicked him to the ground, sneering coldly, ”Know your place as a war prisoner and behave, or I’ll cut off your head and send it to your Majesty as a greeting gift!”

General Baron’s face turned ashen, trembling with rage, unable to utter a single word.

Shen Tang couldn’t believe that this cunning fox acted so quickly; she tried to stop him but couldn’t, finding it hard to hold back, ”...With this move of yours, the countries will surely go to war.”

”Xiao Tang’er.” Shen Li twirled a lock of her hair around his finger, his tone serious, ”A ruler cannot afford to be soft-hearted. Rosenia constantly violates the border. Even if you retreat today, they won’t be grateful.”

Lu Xiao’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, seeing through the fox’s righteous reasoning to the hidden little scheme beneath.

As such, the two countries would inevitably go to war. Shen Tang would have to seek external assistance, making the Yiyuan Empire the best ally.

This way, Shen Li was also securing an opportunity for himself.

Shen Tang was well aware: he was still that cunning fox. His sincerity was genuine, and so was his calculation!

However, Shen Li was right; for a neighbor’s deliberate provocation, the stance must be firmer. If they dare to come, they must be destroyed, though far away, they must be punished! Otherwise, it will only make them more rampant!

Shen Tang did not like wars that strain the populace and drain resources, but with repeated border infringements, she would definitely not show mercy!

Moreover, Shen Tang had a nagging feeling that Rosenia might be related to the polluted land’s experimental base—constructing such a massive project would require a lot of manpower and resources, and without national support, it would be challenging to build on such a large scale.