Chapter 455: Wounded Soldiers
The next day.
Rustle...
On either side of the large desk, Evan and Olivia sat opposite each other, and several pens automatically floated on a blank sheet of paper, quickly recording the information transmitted by the spirit seagulls that had been released.
The number and class of warships on the main routes, the number of merchant ships of Cyrius, the approximate type of cargo and cargo capacity, the changes in the territory on land, the distribution of troops, the war situation between the alliance countries and Sylius... Everything is summed up in detail.
At this time.
The small library in the bastion had become a combat analysis room for the two of them.
Gehr's injuries have been completely healed, and now he just needs to wait for him to wake up.
It just so happened that the military priesthood was holding a blessing ceremony for Gehr at a very high standard, adding another insurance to his smooth recovery, and Evan and Olivia, who were not clergymen, were directly "kicked out".
In addition, based on the maximum speed of the Storm Horn, it is estimated that it will take about 25 days to arrive, but that does not mean that they will have to do nothing until then.
Evan simply found the two base commanders and applied to join the war.
This unexpected initiative made the two base commanders overjoyed, a powerful transcendent of the third order was an absolute deterrent wherever he went, especially in the southern continent that was currently disadvantaged by the raid of Cyrius.
There are too many articles that a third-order transcendent can do after joining, even if they only see the tip of the iceberg of Ai Wen's strength, it is enough for them to treat them equally.
There was no need for Ai Wen to bother himself, the two major generals had already contacted the military department as soon as possible to help him complete various procedures and orders, and officially joined the naval defense system of the southern continent as a strong reinforcement.
Ewen also sent a letter to Crown Prince Levina through the Spirit Messenger to explain the situation at the first time, and learned from her that his aunt had come to the Southern Continent on a warship to support the troops.
Although it was a step late, I didn't worry too much about my aunt's safety, and the seagulls stationed in the seagulls kept an eye on the route at any time, so I couldn't fly it again.
Now Aven's main targets have been placed on the Steel Knight Kungang Teta and the commander of the Syrius fleet, Doyle Griffitz.
Dolle Griffiths, a peak knight with real age of more than sixty years old and strong and experienced, may not be able to move temporarily.
However, the steel knight Kungang Teta, who was just hovering before the threshold of the senior knight, was already on Aven's must-kill list.
'This man is also the culprit who caused Uncle Geer to almost die, as long as I seize the opportunity, I will definitely take his life!'
Olivia, who was dressed in a military uniform but did not open the "false face", withdrew from the "psychic network" that the seagulls had just built, slowly opened her eyes, and reported to Evan the part of the information she was responsible for:
"Aven, Kungang Teta and his Steel Dragon have never left the naval base on the Luanda headland, but the quasi-legendary battleship 'Red Maple' is very active at sea with its great maneuverability.
The Northland Chillwind, stationed in the Nigerian colony north of the Gulf of Benin, has also departed, but has not yet engaged. ”
The Lobito Colony, where the Luanda headland is located, is the largest independent colony of Hilius in the southern continent, and it is also one of the richest areas in the entire southern continent in terms of minerals, forestry and other natural resources.
After 200 years of exploration, it has proved that there are about 1 billion carats of natural diamonds, 1.7 billion tons of iron ore and 200 million tons of phosphate rock. With a forest area of 53 million hectares and a forest coverage rate of 35%, it is the second largest source of forestry resources in the southern continent, producing precious timber such as ebony, white sandalwood, red sandalwood, mahogany, etc.
The geographical location is less than 2,000 kilometers north of the "Treasure Tree Bay", which is a cornucopia-like place.
And the Nigerian colony is also the largest colony of Phaletis in the southern continent, and the only coal-producing area in the western part of the continent at present? Iron ore is equally abundant.
Bass is not there at this time? Olivia, as a priest who is strong enough to walk side by side with Evan on the wizarding path, has logically taken over some of the psychic network permissions? Served as his confidential secretary.
The pen that is automatically recording intelligence is slightly stunted? Evan who was sitting across from him winked at Olivia:
"Hersie, call me General!"
In the spirit world, neither of them is entangled, how did this game of hide and seek begin? What kind of mental journey is in the middle, and it is natural that the identity is excessive? There is a different kind of closeness.
"Huh~"
Know this guy is kidding himself again? Olivia still couldn't help but glance at him, a person who looked serious on the surface, but after getting acquainted, he was actually not so serious.
It turned out that when she was a little fat man Roddy, she thought that Evan had never found out her identity and didn't feel anything? But after a showdown with each other, I always feel like I'm a bit of a loser.
"And? How did you know the name Hirsie?"
Suddenly reacting that something was wrong, the girl glared at Evan with a pair of big blue eyes.
"Oh, your mother told me at the last party. ”
"Eh, how can this be..."
But at this time, a group of soldiers happened to pass by the window, and Olivia hurriedly stopped.
But the voice of their discussion came faintly:
“.... The group of wounded soldiers stationed in the Rand Gold Mine don't know how many will survive in the end, and they will disperse and flee after being defeated? It's so miserable. Thankfully, we're on our side..."
"yes, thanks to..."
Two people in the library look at each other? Combined with the intelligence in the psychic network, it is already clear what is happening in the base.
A group of wounded soldiers from the defeat of the Rand Gold Mine have just been transferred to Fort Teddadis, the Alliance's most important and final public base in the Southern Continent.
Can you imagine a period of time in the future? Will this continue to happen as the war rages on? And wounded soldiers and logistics will also become a huge burden on the alliance and the base.
Especially as many of the soldiers who entered the wounded barracks died of suppuration from traumatic infections (those who had lost blood so much simply did not survive here)? As a result, the number of indirect casualties exceeds the number of direct casualties? It will also be a major blow to morale.
As for the priest's divine art, of course, it can be used to save lives, but the divine art does not have the concept of microbial pathogenic bacteria, and the [Divine Technique: Removal of Disease] that can be effective against inflammation must be at least a second-order patriarch-level priest to perform it.
They can't "produce" divine arts, to put it bluntly, they are borrowed from the power that belongs to the gods, and this group of priests is at most just a porter of divine magic, even if they are covered in iron, how many nails can they hit?
"Let's go to the wounded barracks. ”
"Good!"
Since the main target has not been moved for the time being, other intelligence gathering is only incidental, providing reference for the next strategic decision of the alliance side, and there is no hurry.
By the time she walked out of the library, Olivia had reverted to Captain Roddy, which was more convenient in the military.
"Ahh
"My hands, my hands!"
“......”
When I arrived at the specially planned wounded barracks outside the fortress, it was already full of mourning, and a group of doctors led by two priests with the rank of priest and patriarch were also stationed here.
Given the current medical conditions, there is only so much they can do.
It is a very advanced skill to remove the lead bullet with tweezers, disinfect the wound with high alcohol, and then re-bandage it, and be able to easily suture large wounds such as swords.
The advantage is that the holy water reserve is temporarily sufficient to supply some of the seriously injured.
But the biggest problem is that the Black Iron Cross Church has no faith foundation in the Southern Continent, and for the Anuma people as slaves, except for the maverick "Starry Night Order", the other True God Churches have not accepted their faith.
To embrace the faith is to accept human rights, which is not in the interests of nations.
Therefore, this also results in a very limited amount of holy water that can be produced locally, and local support is needed in large-scale wars.
When more wounded soldiers come, even low-concentration holy water will inevitably be stretched thin.
As for now.
The first to retreat were a group of cavalry belonging to the Duchy of Tulip, armed with muskets and horses, numbering about three hundred, with four legs apparently faster than two.
Very few of the cavalry remained intact, and most of them suffered minor or severe injuries. Even the number of seriously wounded accounted for a quarter of them, and many of them were evacuated here with their companions after emergency bandaging.
"Your Excellency, save Sandy! He is only sixteen years old, and it is a pity that such a young life is simply buried in this place far from home.
Even the supreme goddess would have mercy on him!"
The captain of the cavalry, who was not seriously injured, kept pleading for his subordinates in front of the middle-aged priest.
Both gunshot wounds and sword wounds can cause serious bacterial infections, and the newly adult horseman named Sandy had multiple gunshot wounds on his body.
Some of the wounds have been eroded, swollen and bulging higher than bread, and the wounds wrapped in gauze are red and yellow oozing, and even people have already started talking nonsense because of high fever.
Anyone with a little common sense knows that his wound has been seriously inflamed and suppurated, especially in the southern continent with a hot climate and harsh conditions, the rate of deterioration of the wound is much faster than in other places, and this situation is almost completely punishable by death.
The middle-aged priest at the patriarchal level couldn't help but look embarrassed when he heard this.
It's not that he doesn't want to save.
Of course, supernatural abilities have the potential to create miracles, but whether it is a wizard's potion or a priest's healing technique or holy water, they are all scarce resources when facing a large group of wounded soldiers.
[Second-Order Divine Technique: Removing Diseases] is similar to stimulating the individual's own immunity, and it is not limited to any kind of disease, and has a wide range of applications.
But if you are sick like this, it will take a few magic skills to get him back. Even if the magic is released, there is little hope of retrieving it.
Besides, as soon as this precedent is set, when more wounded soldiers arrive, it will not be enough to exhaust the priesthood.
When he was in a silent stalemate, a clear voice like a savior sounded behind him:
"Let me try!"
A calm young general with his attendant officer had already walked into the wounded barracks.