Pedi received his father's letter at 3:30 p.m. on 4 July, and since then he has stayed in his private barracks without taking a step.

Duke Nick's letter was too sudden, and Pedi didn't expect it at all, and the meaning of the letter at such a critical time made Pedy's mind confused...

Is this the father reserving the back road for the Reagan family?

Pedi thought to himself...

If this is the case, it means that the Central Empire is no longer optimistic about the war in the Klan Territory, and in this way, the support of the two legions promised by the original planned military department will become a castle in the air.

Thinking of this, Pedi immediately used a small military map in his small barracks to deduce the next war.

A few hours later, Pedi came up with the answer... As with the General Staff's answer, there is no doubt that the key to victory or defeat in the war of the Klan-led Territory now lies with the Seventh Combined Army of the Kemir River.

And the key to the victory of the 7th Combined Army is whether the follow-up troops can reach the designated position in time...

Then, what made the Central Empire change its opinion on the war of the Klan Territory must be the deployment of follow-up troops.

If there is a problem with the deployment of troops, it is with Duke Ron.

But what's wrong with Duke Ron?

...

Pedi locked himself in the barracks and thought about it, he didn't think that his father would give up his brother so easily, and if he could, then there must be some irresistible reason for this.

Pedi hopes that he can change the irresistible force in it.

But after thinking about it, Pedi found that his strength was too weak, and he had no say in this kind of matter, and even the Fifth Legion under his command was beyond his control.

"Buzz"

"Buzz"

I don't know how long it has been, but there was another burst of horns outside the tent.

This was the signal for the orc forces to attack.

Immediately afterward, a series of footsteps outside the tent reached Pedi's ears,

"Pounce"

The curtain of the tent was opened, and Count Anse entered the tent first, leaving behind him the others who followed him.

"Time flies, it's getting dark. Pedy glanced at the gray sky outside the tent with some surprise.

"Time did pass quite quickly, but instead of getting dark, it was almost dawn, and a whole day had passed. Count Anse had a strange expression.

"How so?" said Pedy.

"May I sit down?" said Count Anse suddenly became very polite.

Pedi nodded, "Of course." ”

Earl Anse also nodded in response, and his polite attitude made Pedy a little uncomfortable for a while.

Perhaps because of his father's letter, Pedi didn't know how to face Count Anse at the moment, and after staring at Count Anse for a few seconds, he held back a sentence: "Your injury should be fine." ”

"I'm fine, of course, thank you. Count Anse patted him vigorously on the abdomen.

"Yes. Pedi answered, then fell silent again.

This time, Count Anse preemptively said, "What news did Duke Nick's letter bring?"

"A letter from home," explained Pedi at once, "but, I suppose, the war in the Crane Territory is really a bit of a problem—" he didn't know what to say.

At this time, Count Anse tugged at the ring armor under his armpit, straightened up and said, "Just now, two envoys from the military department arrived at our camp through magic teleportation, and they came with the latest orders from the military headquarters. ”

Pedi was surprised to hear this, because no one informed him.

"First of all, I have to congratulate you, Baron Pedi, for your current lieutenant general in the Imperial Army, and at the same time, the fifth lieutenant of the military department. Count Anse didn't make Pedy wonder for long, "And I, too, have been promoted, and I am now the commander of the Fifth Legion. ”

"How is this possible?" said Pedy, bouncing off the stool.

Count Anse shrugged, "This is the truth, half an hour ago, the envoy of the military department announced it in front of all the officers of the Fifth Army above the middle level. ”

"He... How can you do that!" A rare flash of anger flashed across Peddy's face.

"Who?Duke Nick?" Count Anse stood as well.

"Does it matter?"

"Important, of course, if you don't want to say it, I won't force it. ”

Peidi stared at Count Anse seriously for a few seconds, "All I can say is that the Central Empire has lost hope for this war..."

"Pounce"

The curtain of the barracks opened without warning, and under the displeased gazes of Peddy and Earl Anse, Ser Ike walked in, "The news just came from Crane City, Cullen led 30,000 hoplites to encounter a magic trap set by the orcs in the town of Bylvest, and almost all the troops were wiped out!"

"What! this can't be! how is this possible!" said Count Anse subconsciously.

Sir Ike took a deep breath, "It's hard to imagine, but I'm afraid it's true, because the news was sent by Duke Ron himself, and more detailed information will come later." ”

Count Anse froze in place for a long time before he could react, and Pedi was digesting the incredible news.

An hour later,

The latest news has come from Crane City that the orc priests have used the lives of 80,000 civilians in the town of Bivest and one of their own wings to launch the legendary forbidden art: meteorite.

Cullen's 30,000 hoplites lost nearly ninety percent of their lives under this forbidden spell, and they have completely lost their combat effectiveness, and the most important thing is that two-thirds of the nobles in the Crane Command were also buried under the 'meteorite'.

Without the assistance of these nobles, Duke Ron would not be able to guarantee even the most basic food and grass for the army.

The war in the Crane Territory seems to be over!

...

July 5, 3 p.m.

Pedi left the Imperial garrison camp at the Todd Ranch with his retinue Cowlier, his staff officer Hades, and his servants Eden and Wren, as well as the knight Sira he had brought with him, Duke Nick's emissary Peco, two envoys from the military headquarters, and a small group of personal guards.

Nominally, Pei Di returned to the imperial capital as the fifth deputy official of the military department.

So far, Peidi is really unwilling to evacuate from the front line, he is also a man, and he also has a strong backbone, so he is leaving like this now, so, what is the difference with a deserter?

Moreover, didn't the soldiers look at him like deserters?

But his father's arrangement had left him with no choice, because it was not right for him to stay in the Fifth Army now.

At the gate of the camp, there were very few people who came to see him off, to be exact, almost no one was willing to see him off, except for the Duke of Griff and the Earl of Anse.

"It's rare for Nick to make the right decision, and you should be thankful to have a father like that. Duke Gna said with a smile.

"Trust me, I don't blame him. Pedi whispered, yes, there was no way he could blame Duke Nick.

"Have a nice trip, then, boy, and if you see the Barrett family in the future, remember my farewell today. So saying, the Duke of Gna rode away.

"Sir," Count Anse glared at Pedy, "it's a pleasure to work with you, but it's a pity that we..."

Pedi frowned, "Earl, it's really uncomfortable for you to say this, say what you really want to say." ”

Hearing this, Count Anse was silent for a few seconds, then turned his head to look at the horizon outside the camp and said, "Then, I hope you can make those officials of the Empire understand the difficulties of the front-line soldiers... Well, I mean, even if it's for us to die, let us die with dignity. ”

"I'll do my best. Pedi promised.

When Count Anse heard this, he took a serious look at Pedy, stopped talking nonsense, bowed and rode away.

"My lord, I need an explanation. At this time, Knight Syra looked at Pedi coldly.

Peddy glanced at her and said, "I need an explanation more than you, knight. ”

"But..."

"Hey, my lord. Collier glanced at the two envoys of the military department out of the corner of his eye, and then walked up to Pedi and said flatteringly, "Are we going back to the imperial capital?"

"Yes, go back to the imperial capital to report on your work, and..." Pei Di frowned slightly, and the rest of the words did not come out.