Chapter 189: The Siege of Idol City (3)
As agreed with Aolaya, in the early morning of October 26, the Knights of the Night Church arrived in the Red Valley. Led by Oraya, the leader of the Night Knights, Canther, walked around the camp. Although not too detailed, Canter was generally familiar with the overall layout of the camp and the leaders of the teams.
Half of the 128 Knights Templar of the Revival Legion are here, and the Legion Commander Auraya is also the Commander of the Order. And Sana's heavy shield corps, half of which is here, a thousand people, are all drawn from the main camp of the legion and various hiding places, and play a defensive role in the original purpose. As for the rest, it was none other than those former vassals of Alex's kingdom, as well as half of Silver's Wizard Regiment, as well as Wolfer's 500-man Norton Bow Infantry Regiment and 100 Snow King Knights who served as guards.
However, Canther did not find Marin's team. After questioning Auraya, it was revealed that Marin's recruited infantry regiment numbered thousands of members in the southern slope of the mountain forest far from the camp of the Revival Legion. This purpose is also to keep an eye on the magician group on the top of the southern slope, and Olaya does not want to watch Silver's people toss and turn things around on the southern slope.
However, Olaya's arrangement was not enough. For the sake of subtlety, it was planned to divide a part of Marin's duties to Canther.
Kanther knew what he was here for. After inspecting the camp and finding that everything was in order, Canther had to praise Auraya's abilities. But there was one thing that worried Kanther, and frowned: "The son of the Hunter family and the Duke of Norton, both of them are here now. If it were a family here, I wouldn't say that to you, but they're together now. We're all worried about the crows, and now we have two tricky problems in front of us. ”
"It's not convenient to talk here, you come with me," Oraya pointed to the cliffs to the west, "there is a wide view and fresh air." She felt that Kanther needed to breathe in the crisp air and relax with the open views.
"You know you're here just to keep an eye on them, and I believe in your abilities. I know you're worried, so I've sent extra people to help you," Oraya pinched her waist, "Susan and Zoe, I've got men for both of them." You know Sana's Heavy Shield and my cronies well, and they are now under the control of the two of them for the time being. ”
"And what about you? I mean by that you are going to go with the Dead? You should be with the Knights Templar. Cancer said in surprise.
"I don't want to talk about this anymore. I have entrusted the Revival Corps to someone more competent than I am. Oraya smiled. At this point, her smile is more charming than her posture.
...... Entrusted to someone more competent? Who would it be? Except for Oraya, who could convince him, Kanther didn't want to pay attention to a new person.
"It's ironic that those mechanical guards are more important than real lives. "Canther wasn't very much in favor of the plan.
Olaya still kept a bright smile: "No one wants to approve of this plan, but we have no choice, but such a stupid and crazy plan can achieve our goal in the shortest possible time." ”
Perhaps, it makes sense. Since the burial of the Artisan Capital of Giffani, and the legendary skills of Shennuo have been almost lost, the treasure troves of the dungeon have indeed become invaluable, and these loyal mechanical guards are also our greatest asset against the Order in the future. Kanther smiled wryly.
"That's the reality of the situation, and this plan can hide our true combat power by the way. After that, the Orderlies will take us lightly. This will be the beginning of our victory. Aolaya said.
"Do we lose a small profit and gain an end gain, and retreat to advance?" Kanther looked into Aolaya's eyes, "but what we may lose is a leader. ”
However, Kanther knew about Auraya's determination, and he knew that someone had done something about persuasion. There was nothing more to save Thanh Koraya. Therefore, one sentence is enough, and it is useless to say more. After thinking about it for a moment, he sensed another person's magic fluctuations approaching.
This kind of magic of multiple attributes fused together made Kanther a little difficult to let go, and even uncomfortable for him. Most of the gods are based on light-based magic, such as Kryze. However, even Corrèse could hardly possess the magic of such attributes, and Silver's ability to do so was a real dreading thing for Kanther.
One was in a daze, the other was pondering something, and Silver didn't bother to think too much about it. He approached Auraya and Kanther directly along the trampled path.
"It's a great place on the north slope. Lord Auraya, are you here? are you busy early in the morning discussing how to lay siege to Idol City, and I hope Alison's breakfast is to your tastes," Silver said, "Duke Norton and I have been looking for you, and we are all waiting to report to you on the number of volunteers we have recruited. ”
In Olaya's eyes, Silver looked like usual, with an aristocratic air in his demeanor. Moreover, Silver has a momentary cushion every time he lands before stepping on it. Silver is so calm that the stones that are easy to slide down can only look at him!
Silver saluted Auraya. However, Olaya did not return the favor: "The breakfast was delicious, I liked it very much." Alison is also very likable. ”
"Yes, he's right, we've recruited a lot of brave men. "Wooder Norton kicks a rock off a cliff. Moreover, he also enjoyed the refreshing appearance on his face. It was as if it wasn't a stone that he kicked down, but someone or something that upset him.
It seems that Wolfer came with Silver. Olaya glanced at the falling rocks and returned her gaze to Wuver: "Duke Norton, you seem to be in good spirits, if everyone can be like you, then we can win a few more battles." ”
"Hey, Canther Slen, it's a pleasure to see you. You haven't had time to say hello to us yet. Wolfer straightened his chest and looked up at Canther, who was standing on a high place. In fact, Wu Fu was worried about why Canther didn't visit him—the Norton family was a prince and nobleman. Canther, you are a "god thing", how dare you forget etiquette?
"I'm sorry, I was taken around by the commander when I came, and she let me meet the leaders of the teams, but I didn't meet you. Cancer sincerely apologized.
"Canther, when he didn't say anything. He and I were in the woods when you came, and we were supposed to meet you, but then we went and recruited men, and you probably didn't see us, and we certainly didn't see you and Auraya walking around the camp. Silver bowed and apologized. And his right hand beckoned Wooder behind his back, meaning to tell Wolfer not to find fault with him.
"Silver, we're old friends, you don't have to be so humble," Cancer said with a smirk, "and I admire you for all the time with your cunning. ”
"Each other, but we shouldn't talk about the past when we meet this time, it's all in the past. Now we are on one front, working together for a common goal. Silver looked at Aoraya and said to Kanther.
Silver, this man was happy to say such good things, and this habit was so good that it would make him prosperous—Wolfer complained in his heart, but did not say it. Then he looked at Silver and said, "Aside from the old suspicions, that's what that word says? Silver, I haven't heard you say anything about you and Kanther, but I think you must embarrass him, or he wouldn't have this look on his face. ”
Sensing that something was wrong, Auraya coughed and deliberately let everyone hear: "Our Duke of Norton always wants to do something, just like the one in front of the princess." ”
"Alright, that's all for the sneer, isn't it?" Silver stopped Duke Norton just as he was about to speak, "Commander, when are you going to go?" they laughed, but Silver knew what was behind the smile, for his own smile was fake.
"It should be just these days," said Oraya, "that we need to inform the Knights of Merit and the Snow King, and tell them about the idols." ”120
"That's fine, I'll tell Lord Bard and Hausman to get ready to deal with the idol. And then?" asked Silver.
"We need more volunteers to join in to secure the Icon City. Aolaya said.
"You told us this morning that you couldn't rely on the mechanical guards of the gods to defend the siege, and you asked us to recruit the dead. It's strange that the plan suddenly changed like that. Are you hiding anything from us?, and besides, you met King Shenno alone with Gabriel?" asked Silver, puzzled.
Auraya was somewhat remorseful for talking about the mechanical guards in the previous meeting, but she couldn't explain it. She was about to open her mouth to change the topic when she realized that a savior had fallen from the sky. She looked closely, and it was Simon's carriage.
"Silver, we'll talk about that later. He must have sent something. Aolaya said.
"The letter is urgent! There's something wrong with Shennuo!" shouted Simon.
Silver stared at the running Auraya, frowned, and shouted, "Simon, what is it that makes you so flustered?"
"King Shennuo, it was King Shennuo who was assassinated! Yesterday's incident, he was in a coma all night, and he lost his life this morning. Simon shouted sadly.
Auraya took the opportunity to think of an answer to Silver's question. "Yesterday, Gabriel and I went to meet King Shennuo, and I was about to leave when I was about to leave. At that point, we thought he wouldn't be able to command the mechanical guards. It's a shame that it didn't happen as we feared. Olaya explained.
Simon listened to Aoraya's words and was a little stunned. Auraya patted him on the shoulder, and he came to his senses. Christopher said that Auraya and Gabriel were there yesterday. He said.
"That's why you asked Wuver and Wofher to call the dead? Why didn't you tell us directly?" said Silver. He looked at Simon's expression in disbelief, but when he saw Auraya's face, he believed it.
Suddenly, shouting was heard in the camp, and Auraya listened carefully to that it was Job. "Commander, Commander, Lord Gabriel is dead!" shouted Job.
"We've got to go back and see!" Silver immediately turned. As for the Duke of Norton, he was right behind Silver.
"Kanther, you go over and have a look, I'll go later, I have something to say to Simon. Olaya explained.
"No problem, see you later. Cancer said.
Oraya saw them go away, and then said to Simon, "You came at a good time. Just now, I was regretting my mistake this morning. You helped me solve it when you came, you are very clever. ”
"It's lucky, but you can't thank me, it's providential. The plan began early," said Simon, "I hope you are safe, this is the message that King Shennuo has asked me to bring to you." ”
"What about the man Silver is using to spy on you? he paid a fortune to pay a traveler to spy on you, and he's a businessman, so he shouldn't let the money go down the drain. Aolaya said.
"Watcher? Silver's returnee has been dumped by me in Mochizuki City. I went around in a big circle and gave the owner of the hotel some money, and the watcher was sleeping soundly. Simon said cheerfully.
"Simon, that's good, but you're there. Auraya pressed Simon's shoulder.
"King Shennuo was worried that I would not be able to complete my mission, but I told him that I would also use some market methods, and now he will definitely not question it anymore, and he will not have to worry about not finding a suitable candidate. Simon said.
"He gave you a task?" asked Oraya.
Simon realized that he had slipped out of his smugness, so he covered his mouth with his hand. "I'm sorry, I can't tell you because you'll object," Simon jumped into the carriage and chanted the incantation, "The breeze blows, and the traveler returns." ”
Aolaya turned her mind from the white light of the carriage to Gabriel's business. She hurried to the camp.
Job ran up to Auraya: "Commander, you should go and see it, it's a big deal!" Lord Bard will be angry, and he will even wish he would have skinned the assassins alive himself. ”
"Yes, he's going to be angry. Olaya said calmly.
Job looked at Auraya, who looked unconcerned, and wondered, "You don't seem to care about what happened today, you shouldn't be like this, and you don't feel sorry for Gabriel's death." ”
"There are people from the Meritorious Order here, so this news must be on its way to Lord Bard. You'll have to help me write a letter and send it to Lord Bud. Aolaya said.
"What are you writing?" Job looked around, but there was no one else.
"Tell Lord Bard that if he wants to come to his aid, ask him to feint, as few casualties as possible, and tell him that Gabriel is still alive," Oraya said, "and as for the letter, it's best to send it to Skyfly today." ”
Job looked at Oraya in amazement. "He's still alive, and who's the one who died?" he thought for a moment, then had an epiphany, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked that, but who's going to send it?"
"Yes, Lord Bud's adopted son is still alive," Oraya's eyes flashed, and then she admonished, "Simon, I just came. Now you go and get him back and let him run away. Don't let anyone else know about it, I mean anyone but the three of us. ”