In the chieftain's cave on the second floor of the Centaur Cave in the Highland Mountain, the atmosphere seems to be very tense.

Gilberg's leader, Alec, was silent. He stared at Orach with blazing eyes, sweat oozing from the tip of his nose, and tried to judge Orach's inference.

Sitting at the stone table, Vufu Clen and several Tariq clenched their fists, almost angrily looking at the young offspring who had not healed from the knife wound but dared to question Alec's parents' decision in public.

Vufkren slammed the stone table, got up from his mat, and walked towards Orach, who was looking directly at Alec's parents.

"What a bold man, you dare to deny your parents' determination so much! If it weren't for the fact that you fought the Iron Ore Ridge, I would have torn you into several pieces! Vufkhren's eyes widened, and he almost jumped to his feet, and he stretched out his finger and pointed it at the heart of Olach's head, "You said these people were waiting for that big brother named Kosibonak to come and show off his might in front of us. Well, you answer me this question, why don't those guys take advantage of the victory and chase us down and destroy our highland mountains, but would rather spend a lot of time giving us precious respite, if you were the leading general, would you make such an almost stupid decision? Besides, who told you to let the drunkard of Ortana spread these rumors out of thin air? Let our family pay the precious physical strength we have left!? ”

"Elder Karen, as a matter of common sense, it is logical for you to question it. I was also thinking about waiting for reinforcements to break through. But what I saw in my eyes already told us about the crisis, or at least my instincts told me that "Olach spread his hands and stepped forward." Vufkren's outstretched index finger was already pressed against the heart of Orach's head.

"Aurahe, you didn't answer my question head-on, and now our whole family is in danger, and there is no room for mistakes! Do you know the consequences of taking a wrong step in the moment? "Vufkelen made a force with his fingertips, and he went toe-to-toe with Olaher.

"Okay, then I'll tell you, Elder Karen. If I were a general, I wouldn't do that, I would take down an army that is much weaker than my own, and let the other side have any natural dangers. But can you compare the minds of these evil creatures with the minds of ordinary people? You must have seen the goblin hunters of Hawk Mountain at one time and love to see their prey die in fear after being tortured. Aren't these goblins doing that now? Didn't they tease us, make us stumble with our own people, make us slack off in fear, and make us think that they were using siege tactics to trap us here, so that we could respond in the wrong way! Isn't I, as a Tatech of the Gilberg family, also correcting the possible errors of the judgment of the Aggrec family! Orach pressed the fingers of Wufu Karen on his head, took two steps forward, and then said in a loud voice, "Elder Karen, then here's the problem. You're a famous and powerful hero in the entire Gilberg family, and you should certainly know the strengths and weaknesses of friend and foe right now, how much food you can collect on Iron Ore Ridge, and how many goblins and lizardmen are coming. We don't have much food in stock, but it's enough for a long time. Now that these cunning goblins and lizardfolk are already in the army, how will they fight with us for so long? At the very least, we ran into goblins and lizardmen on our way to rescue the Wood Elf Scouts in Goodbay, and you know what they're up to? They eat the corpses of our family members! We ourselves are regarded as their bread, and are they willing to leave us hungry with nothing but an empty skin? Also, what kind of food and grass have you seen these guys bring? I've only seen a bunch of gray-skinned guys collecting corpses and 'dried meat pieces' around their waists! ”

"This" Wu Fu Kren's face was red and white for a while, and he withdrew his outstretched hand, clenched his fists and hung them on the sides of his front legs, and he was speechless for a moment. Undoubtedly, he was defeated by a series of legitimate questions thrown by Orach, and finally, he turned to Alec, "Alec, this sharp-tongued young Tatek may have offended you, but his questioning is certainly justified. Goblins and lizardmen are reluctant to let the fat us be so evil that we are only skinned and bone-like. The food that can be collected in Iron Mine Ridge every day is also quite limited, and there are at least tens of thousands of monsters in the invading Iron Mine Ridge, and we can kill ten monsters by ourselves, and we can't defeat these guys. ”

"Olach, then, that means we have no way back. You know. We can't afford even one wrong decision. Alec closed his eyes, his frowning brow seemed to stretch, and he turned to face the statue of Alex holding a spear behind him, and silently prayed, "The fate of Arakar seems to be coming soon." Alex, our family of Gilberg is ready for this moment. ”

"It can't be wrong, parent." Orach lowered his head as if remembering Kosibonak's sneer, his blood-red eyelid eyes revealing his bloodthirstiness. After a few moments, he finally raised his head and said affirmatively to Alec, who had his back to him, "After this sudden rain, these monsters will surely come at us along the bridge of Alex's nose!" We are running out of time to prepare. I don't know when this rain will stop, but when it stops, it will be the time for fate to judge our Gilberg family. ”

"Gather all the Gilberg families who are capable of fighting. Waiting for that moment of fate. Alec slowly turned around and took Alex's spear from Tariq beside him, "If you want to fight, you will fight hard." I'll wait for you, invader of the Black Temple Mountain, Kochybonak. I've never met you, but I've always known you from the dwarves. ”

"Yes, Chief." Vufkhren glanced at Orach, put a hand on Orach's shoulder, and whispered, "Thank you, young Orach. Not only do you have the courage and sincerity of your father, but you also have a brilliant head. Your words woke us up from our sleep. If I still have the chance, I will definitely raise a glass to you in the tavern of your aunt's house. If the tavern is still there. ”

"That's going to be a while. May Alex bless all of our families in fire and water. Olach smiled awkwardly.

Heavy rain creates a hazy rain mist in the sky.

The sound of hooves and footsteps was drowned out by the sound of the rushing rain.

Under the hooves of the centaurs, it was like flowing through a converging 'stream'.

"Listen to the Gilberg family! Stretch out your tongues and drink the rain that falls from heaven! Every family member is. I don't know if we'll see the sun tomorrow, but we have to live in the moment! Focus on the present! Drink, drink it. "There was a rude roar from the rain and mist, and the sound was thick and rough, even in the sound of the rain.

"Parent, do you want to wear your white tiger skin cloak?" There was a faint sound in the sound of the rain.

"No, I don't. I will fight alongside all of you, as a common warrior of the Gilberg family. Peel off that layer of skin and show off the steely flesh and blood that our Alex has bestowed on you! Alec lifted the White Tiger Cloak from Tariq's hand beside him, using Alex's spear, "Use it as a banner for me to be with my family." ”

"Yes!" In the heavy rain, Gilbergs drank the rain from the sky and raised their arms and shouted.

At the same time, there were faint bursts of wolf howls from one side of the Iron Ore Ridge.

"It looks like this heavy rain is coming to an end." Orach shuddered, and the terrible howl of the wolf heralded the imminent doom.

"My family! And the fighters who defend the dignity of our Gilberg family, before we go. Check that the blades of your weapons are not cracked, that the tips of your spears are sharp, that your armor is tightly fastened, and that you have many bows and arrows in your own quivers! Alec's spear was constantly touching his family's weapons high, and he couldn't help but think of the dangers his ancestors had encountered in their flight, and the family of the former wanderers had finally gained the support of the Trians and the Wood Elves to establish their roots in this highland mountain and barren town.

As soon as Alec thought of this, he let out a dragon-like cry, "Alex's spear will be a sharp weapon that will transmit the power of Alex's blessing to your hands!" ”

"Let these brainless monsters know that the warriors of our Gilberg family are the kings of individual combat on the continent of Talk. They will have no return! Vuf-Kren's proper mobilization raised the morale of the Gilberg family and cheered endlessly.

Even Orach, who had not yet recovered from his wounds, endured the pain and raised his two-handed sword with one hand, shaking it involuntarily, but he did not cheer.

Alec smiled and walked over to Orach.

A rough hand placed on Aurach's left shoulder and patted it gently.

"Orach, you must always remember that you are the best of the young people in the Gilberg family. It was, it is, it is, and of course it will be, and there will be later. Alec threw a deep glance at Aorach behind him, stretched out his other hand to grasp the two-handed sword that Aurach was holding, and stopped the trembling in his hand, "Fear is inevitable, it is a living life, of course, we should revere life, unless it is already dead." ”

The eyes of all the Gilberg family members fell on Orach almost at the same time.

"I fear that the living life will be destroyed by those monsters like this, but I am not afraid to fight. Father Alec, it is a lifelong honor to be able to fight alongside you and the esteemed Tarkel of Karen. Orach pretended to be calm, but his shaky arms betrayed him easily.

"Nonsense! There's one thing you haven't been willing to say. Look at your trembling spear, and I can see the fear in your heart. The most important thing about your fears is that the number of monsters leaves you with no hope! Alec coldly and seriously reprimanded Orach for his reluctant reply. Trembling won't help us with war, my child, know that we are going through a battle of life and death, with our family's Highland Mountain Homestead behind us, and Alex's nose bridge will be our last line of defense. It's about the life and death of our family. Therefore, there is no hope, and hope must be found in despair! ”

Orach lowered his eyes and stood still for about a moment, when suddenly his facial features seemed to come together and suddenly stretched, "Yes!" Parents! In despair, we will find hope! I will fight with all my strength until the moment when the flame of life is finally extinguished. ”

The gust of wind carried the rumbling footsteps from the cliffs at the other end.

The torrential rain was suddenly slanted by gusts of wind.

"Hold on to your sword, my child. Even if you are facing unprecedented depression and fear. We can't let them break through our defenses easily, fear is a burden for us, because fear will force us to lose the last of our fighting spirit, don't take any chances with the guys on the other side, and the dead people in the town of Gudebai you mentioned are the truest portrayal. For the sake of our family! Fight to the death. Alec's voice gradually increased, and even the gusts of wind outside the cave of the Highland Mountains trembled in Alec's loud roar, and the sky revealed a glimmer of light.

The rain is like the end of a strong crossbow, and it slows down all the time.

"Defend our homeland and prepare to fight against the odds!" Orach gritted his teeth and raised his two-handed sword in the second alof, cheering, "Family, parents, and Karen seniors will join us in protecting Gilberg's last home and shedding the last blood!" ”

"Hula!" The Tarik and Tateks gathered outside the caves of the Highlands Mountain for a moment grabbed their spears.

At the same time, all the Gilberg family members bent down to pick up the iron shield resting next to their hooves and held it to their chests. It's like an impregnable fortress of centaur warriors.

The sunlight finally pierced through the clouds and shone on the shields and spears of the Gilbergs, and through the gaps in the shield array, the spear blades shone with a cold cold light.

"The time has come for the verdict! Here they are! With a wave of his hand, Chief Alec pointed to Alex's nose beyond the path leading to the caves of the Highlands Mountain, "Let's go!" ”