The wind is blowing.

The cold wind blew, and the wind and rain flowers and trees on both sides of the street swayed with the wind, and the white petals were blown off one by one, like butterflies undulating in the wind, floating in the air.

Under the shroud of the wind and rain, the Earl's Guard and the Praetorian Guard, together guarded the street in front of the Second Viscount's Palace, although the Earl's Guard and the Praetorian Guard combined were only 400, but they were all the Earl's direct guards, all the hoplites, well-trained and well-equipped, at this moment in the face of the combined attack of the cavalry and infantry, there was no trace of fear on their faces, all they could see was cold eyes, and a calm expression.

And at this moment, a large number of cavalry and infantry attacked from the east and west directions at the same time, and it was like a raging tide, surging up wave after wave!

The soldiers in the front row of the queue raised a one-man high tower shield, one side by one in front of the back row of gunners, under the cold moonlight, the black clad steel on the shield reflected the cold metal light, with the spears and sharp blades between the gaps in the shield, like a piercing and indestructible blade iron wall!

Behind this iron wall were a large number of crossbowmen, who took their arrows and wound them, and began to shoot in groups and free throws, using the cover of shields and spears.

Faced with a rain of arrows and a forest of spears, the enemy's infantry and cavalry rushed forward without hesitation!

"Flutter!"

The cavalry slammed into the tower shield, temporarily losing its balance and unable to attack, so it could only raise its shield to defend. Behind the tower shield, sharp spears poked out like poisonous snakes, colliding with the sturdy shields of the cavalry, and a series of brilliant sparks bloomed! Then, it was the spear that sank into the center of the shield, cut open the cuirass of the cavalry, and then pierced through the opponent's chest! Under the inertia of the war horse rushing forward, the cavalry on the horse was like a kite with a broken line, and was directly picked up and flew into the air!

And not only the front row, but also the rear row of the enemy was subjected to continuous killing, a large number of arrows rained down from the sky, and then a large number of infantry cavalry turned into hedgehogs and fell in pools of blood.

There is no doubt that Caesar's 400 elites temporarily gained the upper hand in this battle, and the phalanx of tower shields, spears, and bows and crossbows was the absolute nemesis of the infantry cavalry charge, reaping the lives of the enemy in rows and rows. But the qualitative superiority does not make up for the absolute difference in quantity, 400 elite is certainly a terrible force, but the number of enemies is far more than 400, at a glance, more than a thousand.

This victory is just an illusion.

Despite this, Matthew watched the battlefield that gradually built up his advantage step by step, but there was always a shadow lingering in his heart.

He was not worried about the casualties of the soldiers, in fact, 70% of these soldiers were troops supported by the Medis family, and they changed into the standard armor of the Savoy soldiers, which disguised themselves as the troops commanded by Matthew, and it was these people that allowed Matthew to gain the upper hand.

What he is really worried about is that Belia is missing, and Caesar's hole cards he has not yet figured out, although this coup d'état can seize the earldom, but there are still too many unstable factors.

Caesar listened to the sound of swords and shouts of slaughter outside the courtyard walls, and realized that he must not retreat into this mansion. It is true that the mansion is safe, but when surrounded by enemies, it is only a strong cage. As time goes by, the casualties will gradually increase and will not be replenished, and once the enemy breaks through the defenses of the Earl's Guard and the Praetorian Guard, then he faces a certain death.

I can't die yet.

I must not die.

Like Matthew, Caesar had an obsessive belief in power, and his faith was as strong as his brother's. He was convinced that he was destined to become the great Count of Savoy to this day, and that his future was more than that of the Count.

He was going to be a marquis, a duke, his son would be a king, and even... Emperor!

He's not going to die like this,

At this time, Caesar's four warrior subordinates walked over, bowed slightly, and asked, "Lord Viscount, what should we do next?" ”

Caesar did not answer, but turned his head and looked at a drow.

"Rostanford, is the signal sent?"

Rostanford nodded and said, "An hour ago, I had already fired three signal arrows in a row, and in about half an hour, or even less, my people will arrive." ”

"Good." Caesar, who had always been moody, couldn't help but smile excitedly, and while putting on his battle armor, he ordered: "Wait a minute, I will personally lead the team to fight off those bastards!" ”

"Leading the team in person? But your safety..."

Caesar's eyes burst with a strong murderous aura, and he sneered, "My safety? Don't forget, I'm also a level 31 Cross Swordsman! ”

After he finished speaking, he made a sonorous sound and drew his sword out of its sheath!

Caesar's resolute and firm tone also infected everyone present, and the four soldiers immediately put their hands on their chests, knelt on one knee, and shouted: "We will always be loyal to you and never abandon you!" The future Count of Savoy, give the order! ”

Caesar smiled, he pointed at Denisha and said lightly, "I have only one order for you, and that is to protect her." ”

"Protect her? How can it be? What about you? You are the most important person in our minds! ”

Caesar glared at them fiercely and roared, "But Denisha is just as important as me!" Her wisdom will guide me to my rise! If I lose him, I won't be able to defeat that bastard Matthew! ”

The four subordinates of the warriors were immediately silent, and although Denisha knew very well that this was just Caesar's means to buy people's hearts, even so, her pupilless eyes were filled with tears. She bowed deeply to Caesar and said, "Smiling Denisa will always be on your side." ”

Caesar nodded and said, "Protect her." ”

The four subordinates solemnly bowed their heads and said in a deep voice: "Definitely." ”

Caesar walked out of the Viscount's Mansion with a half-sword in his hand and armor in his hand. He pointed his sword at the surging crowd, and the blade of the sword reflected a cold sharpness, and shouted, "My brothers, follow me and kill them all!" ”

The appearance of the viscount undoubtedly boosted morale, all soldiers liked to hear the phrase "follow me", if even the general was not afraid of life and death, then what would the soldier be afraid of?

When Matthew saw his own brother walking out of the mansion, he shouted excitedly: "Whoever takes Caesar's head, a reward of ten thousand gold, and a viscount title!" ”

The soldiers of the Acacia Continent are actually the same as Matthew Caesar, except that the latter is for power, while the former is for honor and interests, there is no difference between the two, isn't it?

…

On the other side, a knight rode a huge war horse, stepping on blood and wind and rain petals floating on it, and hurried to the Second Viscount's Palace.

And behind him, there was a corpse that had been beheaded.

That knight was Don Quixote.