Chapter 019. Funeral under the dunes
"System, build watchtowers."
Kant's mind moved slightly, connecting with the system in his mind.
At the same time, the site of the construction is placed on the east side of this consul hall, as long as there is any situation, the personnel responsible for observing it can report the information to Kant in time and make a decision as soon as possible.
【Cost 100 Dinars】
【Watchtower: Under Construction】
[Completion date: 7 days later]
The system's dialog box appears with simple and straightforward instructions.
And even in Kant's ears, there were bursts of noisy sounds.
It seemed that there were a lot of people carrying things and still shouting trumpets, but listening to the voices, they didn't look like their own Swadia infantry, but more like the peasants before.
"What's going on?" Kant frowned.
Turning his head to look out the window, the sunlight came, dispelling the darkness of the night.
In a short time, it was already dark.
"Let's get up, this night, it's going by really fast."
Exhaling, Kant got up on the bed.
Drowsiness is completely gone.
In fact, after this bloody battle, Kant's spirit was still relatively excited, and he did not have much meaning of sleeping.
Pushing open the door, he was downstairs again.
"Good morning, my lord."
As soon as he walked out of the Consulate, there was a generous voice greeting.
Kant turned his head to look, only to find that it was a sturdy peasant, dressed in crisp linen clothes, and bent down respectfully and said, "We are a construction team from Paravon to build a watchtower for you." ”
"Huh? Oh, that's good. Kant nodded slightly.
It should be a systematically arranged construction team.
At the same time, he turned his head to look at the side of the Consulate, where piles of stones and timber were arranged.
Before leaving the Consulate, Kant was sure that it was still an empty space.
But as the builders moved the stones and began to "clank" the timber with hammers, he understood that it was also a building material from the system.
There are 15 construction workers.
They are all sturdy middle-aged men, with silent expressions and few words.
Except for this building captain.
"My lord, there are a few points I would like to explain to you."
With his unassuming appearance, he bowed his head and said, "We will be here for you for seven days to ensure that the watchtower is completed, but during this time, you must ensure that we have food and water, as well as proper rest." ”
Kant nodded: "This is as it should be." ”
However, the captain of the building still smiled awkwardly: "We are not involved in the battle yet. ”
"I won't let you participate."
Kant shook his head, a little amused by his timidity and carefulness.
"That's good, that's good." The captain of the construction nodded hurriedly, with a smile on his face.
Kant also understood his explanation.
This should be the rule of the system, after all, it is the task of these workers to build buildings.
As for the fighting, it was Kant who was in charge.
"Keep busy." Kant said casually to the captain of the building, and walked forward, where was the battlefield of last night, the strong smell of blood had not yet dissipated, and there were still a lot of dark red blood stains on the sand.
It was a bloody battle.
The infantry of Swadia gathered all the corpses that were scattered all over the place.
The corpse of the jackal, which continued to burn directly in the sand pit dug last night.
Not far away, at the bottom of the dunes, several new pits had been dug up, and two desert robbers were holding torches to set fire to the clothes beneath the corpses, and the smell of burnt meat spread as the flames engulfed the bunkers.
Incineration, too, is the way to dispose of corpses.
By the time the corpses of these gnolls are burned to ashes and buried with sand from the dunes, there is basically no trace left.
But the 15 Swadia peasants who died in battle should not have been treated that way.
They were all heroic lords who died for Kant.
"May they rest in peace."
Kant came to another sand dune, where 15 grave pits had been dug.
Svadia recruits and militiamen, as well as the six desert bandits, gathered.
With solemnity and solemnity on his face.
Although they had never known each other, they had only known each other for the past two days, but with the feelings of being Swadians, they still maintained their heartfelt respect in the face of their deaths.
It's a funeral.
Although it is not grand, it has achieved what can be done better.
"It's embarrassing."
Kant also had a little regret on his face.
With his calmer heart, there were a little more fluctuations at this time.
Although he knew that more soldiers would be lost in future wars, it was the first time that the army had suffered casualties, and for Kant, there was a symbol of warning.
If you don't develop, you can only die like this.
Under the solemn faces of many people, the funeral also ended quickly.
In order to avoid contaminating the groundwater, Kant still demanded cremation.
However, these fallen peasants enjoyed a separate grave pit, and at the same time a tombstone made of wood, placed under this sand dune, looking out over the sentry oasis on the west side and the "Dehrim" for which they fought.
"If there is a spirit in the earth, bless us."
Kant looked at the fire in the grave and couldn't help but sigh softly.
Although it has only been 2 days since he came to the Sentry Oasis, after experiencing 3 bloody battles, he has already seen the cruelty of the Narun Desert, which is almost very different from the peace of the Lion Principality.
And the humans and gnolls who died in these 2 days are estimated to be equal to the total number of prisoners executed in the Lion Principality in 5 years.
But the days have to look forward.
After the funeral, Kant walked back towards the Consulate.
The Swadian recruits and militia spread out, spontaneously forming patrols and sentry posts to guard villages and oases.
"You guys, come with me."
Kant beckoned to the six desert bandits and motioned for them to come to the Consulate as well.
He has a task schedule.
"Your Excellency."
The six desert robbers hurried in and stood respectfully in front of Kant.
"That's right." Kant stretched out his hand and signaled that there was no need for so much courtesy.
At the same time, he sat on the wooden chair in the hall, leaned on the table with both hands, and nodded lightly: "I plan to arrange for you to go to the depths of the Narun Desert to explore, looking for possible saline land, or whether there are other gnolls tribes around." ”
"There must be saline." One of the desert bandits nodded, "We'll find it." ”
However, another person frowned and said, "If the gnolls tribe is concerned, there must be something around, maybe the two are still connected." ”
"And saline?" Kant frowned.
"Yes." The desert bandit said in a solemn tone: "During the night attack, more than 500 gnolls warriors appeared, not only representing the tribes that had them around, but also representing the strength of their tribes, which was stronger than the gnolls tribe that occupied the sentry oasis before.
"I guessed it."
Kant nodded, his mind also speculating.
After a moment of silence, Kant frowned and said, "That's why I asked you to go deep into the desert and explore the north. ”
The six desert bandits stood solemnly, waiting for the next words.
Kant's eyes were slightly gloomy, and he continued: "We are in the light, and those gnolls are hiding in the shadows, not knowing where their tribe is, let alone whether there are oases in the depths of the desert, the situation is too disadvantageous for us. ”
"The asymmetry of intelligence."
The six desert bandits nodded understandingly.
Accustomed to blackmail and robbery among the dunes, they naturally understand the importance of intelligence.
"No, I should go with you."
Kant spoke suddenly.
"Ugh." This disturbed the thoughts of the desert bandits, but they still dissuaded: "Lord Lord, there are definitely many dangers in the unknown desert, and it is too dangerous for you to go with us in person. ”
Kant shook his head, his eyes were firm, and he said, "I've thought about it." ”
The stables also have their own war horses, which are the selected mounts of the knights and servants of the Lion Duchy.
Compared to the desert horses ridden by these desert bandits, they are not inferior at all, almost equal to the level 3 horses in the system, and they are still the best of the level 3 horses, even if they encounter jackals, they will let them eat sand in the back.
The mobility of the cavalry is several times stronger than that of the infantry!
Seeing that their lord's eyes were resolute, the six desert bandits could only nod and say, "We will protect you." ”
"Well, get the water and food ready."
Kant nodded and said solemnly: "Let's go now." ”
The desert bandit nodded, and at the same time turned to leave, to prepare the supplies for the trek in the desert, especially fresh water, and filled more than a dozen bags of water bladders to ensure that 7 people could drink for 2 days.
Last night, during the night attack, more than 500 gnolls attacked.
They broke away, again with nearly 400 people.
With a foothold, Kant and the desert robbers will be able to find the tribe from which the gnolls came.
Know yourself and know your opponent, and win all battles.
At that time, whether Kant arranges defense and vigilance, or takes the initiative to attack and sneak attack, there will be a goal.
At least there is no need to feel that the enemy is in the dark, as long as Kant and his troops develop, they can directly destroy the gnolls and continue to use the oasis with fresh water resources where they live.
In the desert, an oasis capable of growing crops, start good things.
Come and don't be rude.
Just determine the location of those gnolls.
Then Kant's troops can also be dispatched to give these gnolls a hard blow at a certain period of time, such as the darkest and most sleepy time before dawn.
A raid that makes them unable to roll over!
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