Chapter 591: The Knight's Honor (I)
Kneeling on one knee in the ruins of the bunker, Ackerman turned over the blood-stained dirt with his hands and pulled out half of a scorched feather.
Randall was short and came to Ackerman's side: "The enemy forces in the defense line are all cleared, and only the last ...... remains"
Looking at the last line of defense built by the enemy army on the top of the hill, Randall frowned and said: "The fortifications on the top of the hill are shorter than the first two, which also means that the enemy's fire network will be more dense. β
Ackerman put the charred feather in his palm, looked up at the last Valkyrie still hovering in the air, and whispered, "War, women should not be involved." β
Randall followed his gaze to the sky and said helplessly, "I know what you're thinking." β
After a pause, he added, "I also know what that Valkyrie in the sky is thinking...... I'm sure that as long as we attack the last line of defense, she will not hesitate to give her life to open the way for us. β
Ackerman clenched his palms and asked in a deep voice, "How many people have we lost?"
"Forty-nine knights are seriously injured, it will take time to recover, I'm afraid it's too late to participate in the next battle......; About two hundred people were lost. β
"That is, we still have the ability to continue fighting......"
"That's right. β
Ackerman glanced at the sky, a look of struggle on his face.
After hesitating for half a minute, he gritted his teeth and shouted in a low voice: "Let the herald blow the horn and prepare to launch a general attack!"
Randall sighed, patted Ackerman on the shoulder, and then turned to leave.
"Wait! Wait!"
An anxious voice came from behind, attracting the attention of Ackerman and Randall.
Joonella, carrying a heavy keel on her back, stumbled forward under the escort of two giant wolves.
Ackerman grabbed Joonella's arm, dragged him into the trench, and shouted loudly, "Bastard, you are crazy?!, don't stay in the rear, what are you doing here?!"
Joonella, who was tired and out of breath, said with a tired face: "Wait a minute, I know you are going to attack, so I came from behind." β
Ackerman glanced at him, "You want to fight the vanguard?"
Joonella was stunned for a moment, then quickly shook his head and said, "Didn't you ask me before, is there any way to deal with the enemy's bunker?"
"I only said two at the time, and one didn't say ......"
Ackerman stared at Joonella: "Stop talking nonsense!
"Actually, the war beast is the best choice for attacking such fortifications. β
Randall looked suspiciously at the giant wolf beside Joonella, "You mean them?"
Joonella touched the top of the giant wolf's head and said slowly: "I mean the coordinated operation between war beasts, we beast control envoys have received similar training in the academy, and at that time, ......"
Ackerman, who became more and more impatient the more he listened, drew an arrow, put it against Joonella's throat, and shouted: "Swear to the dragon god, if you spit out another word of nonsense in your mouth, I will make you never need it again!"
Randall grabbed the giant wolves who were about to bite, and said with a wry smile to Joonella, "Let's get to the point." β
"Lord Alfonso is heading here with the main force of our army, and will be there in an hour. Looking at the sharp arrow in his throat, Joonella spoke quickly: "He also brought orders from the commander-in-chief, Lord Cumberland, with only one sentence...... Besiege but not attack. β
Annoyed, Ackerman withdrew his arrow and yelled, "Why didn't you say it earlier?!"
Joonella pointed to his keel aggrievedly: "I just got the news." β
Ackerman pulled out the charcoal he had with him, wrote something on a rag, wrapped it around an arrowhead, and shot it directly at the Valkyrie in the air.
Watching the Valkyrie grab the arrow, read the letter, and turn the griffin and slowly fly down the mountain, Ackerman let out a long breath.
Lying on the ground, Ackerman spread his limbs in large fonts and said easily: "Inform everyone, rest on the spot." β
Randall nodded, and began to contact the other knights with the hive.
Ackerman glanced at Joonella, who was touching his neck and had palpitations, and smiled slightly: "Forgive me for being rude and rude, I'm the person who can't see my friends and subordinates hurt ......."
Ackerman's words gave Joonella's face a look of surprise and admiration.
It's a pity that the next sentence of the dark elf in front of him made the good impression that the young scholar had just accumulated suddenly disappear.
Ackerman took out his right hand, patted the feather in his pocket, and said lightly: "...... Especially beautiful women. β
An hour later, as the enemy headquarters was found to have sent this message, the expeditionary force from the Dragon Country, except for a small part that continued to be responsible for intercepting the enemy army, the remaining army gathered at the foot of the Ember Hill.
Hundreds of dragon knights began to form attack formations, freeing the dragon bone parasites from their armor and allowing them to twist and grow in the air.
Orcs, werewolves, minotaurs, elves...... Countless alien holy cults are receiving the shamans' final blessings in the ranks of their respective species.
Dozens of Valkyries hovered over the hills, occasionally reporting the enemy's movements downward.
When Alfonso de Cavo stepped onto the land of the Far Ember Hills, the two banners representing the dragon god and the Knights of the Dusk West stood tall at the forefront of the battlefield, giving the final proclamation of death to the enemy.
A few minutes later, on the top of the hill of the enemy camp, the original church flag was lowered, and a flag embroidered with black and white lions was raised.
When Alfonso saw the flag, he stood still and was silent for a long time.
Looking at the flag from afar, Ackerman whispered to Randall, "What's that?"
"That's the Hesmond family crest. Randall said calmly, "In the capital of Taylor, the two lions on that family crest are also known as the Father's Shepherd Dogs. β
Alfonso unsheathed his greatsword, handed the weapon to his lieutenant, and walked to the top of the hill alone.
Ackerman opened his round eyes, hurriedly blocked in front of Alfonso, and asked loudly, "What are you doing?!"
"I have a letter, a letter from Lord Cumberland, that needs to be delivered to Bromo Hesmond. Alfonso looked at the dark elf in front of him and said expressionlessly: "His Majesty the Holy King has already approved of this act. β
"It's not a question of agreeing or disagreeing!" Ackerman stopped Alfonso and said, "Before you get close to the enemy, you'll be beaten into a sieve with muskets!"
βEst Sularus oth Mithasβ
Alfonso dropped the sentence and walked to the top of the hill without looking back.
Looking at the back of the knight's departure, Ackerman said weakly, "What is he talking about?"
"Honor is my life......" Randall sighed deeply, "This sentence is the discipline of the Church Knight Academy, and it is also the first sentence in the oath of honor for every Knight Academy graduate......"