Lucia's pony has stout limbs and hooves that are much larger than the average horse. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info coupled with the tapestry-like fluff, this animal has far better mobility than ordinary horses in the wind and snow. Even the pony's natural speed disadvantage is not obvious in this case.

Behind the leash of the ponies' cowhides, a plough laden with cargo glides through the snow as the horses advance. In the two flat indentations, a lot of the snow that melted by the pressure immediately turned into a thin layer of crystalline ice – wood, iron cables, hemp rope, stone bricks, and a winter binder. All kinds of supplies from the large rear were transported to the front in this way.

Immediately afterwards, craftsmen who came from Lucia carried a number of positioning and mapping tools, and were busy drawing drawings near the original site of the wooden bridge. But players no longer have the opportunity to observe the neighborhood as easily as they did at the beginning. In order to ensure this operation, Lucia placed sentry posts on both sides of the river, and a group of light cavalry patrolled back and forth.

If it weren't for the reconnaissance capabilities provided by the Bronze Wyvern, players would probably have to be blinded at this time. For fear of being discovered by the other party, the people of the ''Blood-stained Gray Flower' didn't even dare to hide in the bushes to observe them up close. For fear that if one is not careful, he will have to face the pursuit of the enemy.

Is that a stone foundation? Barrett, who was sitting on a bronze wyvern, looked at the laborers who were digging the frozen soil by the river with shovels, and the thought suddenly came to him. He then turned his gaze to the commander at the edge of the site, who was giving orders with the drawings, and the craftsmen working on the stone bricks.

The leading masonry masters were in charge of the construction of the bridge, and these guys were usually indecisive and would work wherever there was a masonry business. And under each masonry master who can take charge of himself, there are often a different number of stonemasons attached to them.

These stonemasons did not have the ability to design and lead a project, but they were all skilled in cutting rocks into any shape they wanted. At the bottom of them are the rough masonry, whose main task is to cut the ingredients into preliminary shapes and prepare them in place of the tedious work of the stonemasons.

Looking at the growing number of camps along the river near the construction site, and the increasing number of garrisons, Barrett knew that it would be very difficult to stop the Lucian project. At the same time, because of the large number of stones placed in the open air, Barrett even wondered if the Lucians wanted to build a permanent stone bridge.

Fortunately, the snowy winter was not suitable for construction, and the hard frozen ground and the snow that would cover it overnight seriously hampered the progress of the project - even Lucian craftsmen, who were experienced in dealing with them, could not completely violate the laws of nature. Unless someone would be willing to offer the help of supernatural forces, but that kind of investment is not something anyone is willing to undertake.

But even so, the stone foundation of the bridge is still being perfected day by day. Looking at the pedestal, which was now beginning to take shape, Barrett understood that this kind of thing could not be dragged on. As soon as he lifted the reins in his hand, he saw the double wyvern walk in mid-air and then fall to the other side of the deep forest. Barrett turned it back into a statue and immediately walked to the player's new location.

After spotting that the Lucia were moving near the river, the players chose to relocate urgently, collecting the 'Mage's Vault' and moving it to the other side of the woods. A few days later, when the players returned, they found that they had made the right choice - there were many footprints that did not belong to the players in the original place where the secret hall was opened. Apparently Lucia's men have been here, and they haven't been around for long. Otherwise, even a sporadic light snow will be enough to cover a large part of the footprint for a long time.

Although the illusion camouflage that comes with the 'Mage Secret Chamber' is quite ingenious. But Barrett didn't dare to put all his safety on it. If the Lucia patrol who came to investigate found something, it might not be too much trouble to deal with them. But if the other party prepares any alarm props, it is not easy to stop it.

Although the last raid gave Lucia a slap in the face, players (especially Barrett) didn't take it lightly. Having been in the game for a few days, they know that the Lucians, who lost the last battle, will definitely sum up their experience and try to find a way to break the game. And it's not easy for players to lure others in as easily as they did at the beginning.

Barrett, who stopped in front of the door and shook off the snow from his body, pushed the boulder, and then entered the house, he habitually closed the door: "Guys! Don't you think those Lucians are too comfortable during this time? Is anyone going to give them trouble? ”

"Barrett, have you finally decided to act? My sledgehammer is already hungry. Claudia, who heard that, immediately jumped up from her bed.

But Barrett retorted without any appreciation: "It's more appropriate for you to use your mouth at that time, as for the sledgehammer to defend yourself." ”

Despite having a violent heart, Claudia's attributes and skills are not enough to support a violent real name master - not that she can't wield a mace to get ahead. It's just that her performance in this kind of work is not satisfactory, and it is more helpful to fight than to concentrate on chanting the 'mantra'.

"Why did you suddenly decide to do something? Didn't you advocate avoiding the main forces on Lucia's side for the time being, and focusing on monitoring their movements first? Rieli, who had put down the quill in her hand, asked with a little curiosity at this time.

Barrett immediately spoke, "That's because the Lucians have now set up a forward camp on the bank of the river. In the camp, there were not only Lucia's soldiers, but also many craftsmen who came to build the bridge. In this case, as long as our attack is sudden enough, the noise is loud enough. There is a great chance that the other party will mess up on their own. ”

Although most of the craftsmen who built bridges were very skilled, and they often had good skills as they traveled all year round, in a world where there was a wilderness beyond the settlement, and where there were many monsters of all kinds, if they didn't count two brushes, these craftsmen would have long since known which monster's stomach they were in.

But stragglers like them are very different from regular troops, especially in the event of a sudden attack, where they are more likely to lose control of their emotions and break down. And it is precisely because of this potential vulnerability that Barrett chooses to take a risk. When the scales of risk and reward begin to shift, taking a risk may be able to make a difference.

"Raid? But according to the news sent back before, even if a large number of stealth scrolls will be used, if it is on a snowy day, it may be seen by the other party during the day. At this point, Clematis tilted his head and stared at Barrett and asked, "You weren't going to take us on a night raid, were you?" If that's the case, that's a lot of fun! ”

"Klamatis, you're right, I'm just going to launch a night attack this time." Then Barrett turned his gaze to Rielly's body again, "And the spell you just learned from House Boram is perfect for the first wave of attacks at night!" ”

Now that they have joined the camp of the Boreham family, as the Earl specifically reminded them, players use that channel to strengthen themselves as much as possible before traveling. And Rielly relied on her original mage allowance and her own private money to copy a few spells from the Boreham family that she had coveted before. One of them is very suitable for attacking the enemy's military camp at night, and it is obvious that Barrett and other tactics are mostly going to revolve around this spell.

"I see what you mean. But even this does not necessarily ensure the success of the operation. After all, we had already confirmed that it was the famous light cavalry regiment of the Brackepur family who came here this time. If you get entangled by them, it's not a little trouble. Rielly's brain was not stupid, and she immediately understood Barrett's thoughts. Still, she expressed her apprehension.

Hearing this, Barrett nodded: "The risk here is indeed not small. However, if it succeeds, the benefits are really large. What's more, as long as we cover you up to the casting distance without being discovered by the other party, then the plan is half the battle. When you're done casting, we'll leave and retreat. When the time comes, there will be a shortage of soldiers, and it is still unknown whether those light cavalry of the Brakpur family can be found! ”

"In the previous stealth, I think my 'Heart, Eye, Vision' and 'Silence Mage' spirit can help, not necessarily with invisibility." Speaking of this, Claudia then added, "With the help of the 'Time Delay Spirit' technique, both of these words can last for 1 minute. I don't think it's going to be too hard to maintain. ”

"However, if you use the 'Delayed Speech' technique, the difficulty of chanting your real name will be greatly increased! Are you sure you won't make a mistake when the spell fails? "Since it's such a companion, players also know Claudia's professional abilities to some extent. So when she put forward her own suggestion, she felt that some unreliable noodles couldn't help but ask.

Hearing this, Claudia turned her head and glared at the halfling wanderer: "I've not been completely idle during this time, so I can guarantee that." ”

"Then we'll get ready tonight and see if we can add some trouble to those Lucia." With that, Barrett began drafting a communication in the direction of Boreham. Because for a task like this, at least a rough application is required. In this way, when the results are obtained, it is easier to pass the examination of combat merits.

Of course, the main reason for this is the lack of recognized merit statisticians on the player's team. Moreover, most of the night raids this time were hit-and-run tactics, mainly to sabotage the construction of the opponent's projects. Therefore, the proof of killing the enemy may not be able to get much, and the main source of combat success is probably counted in destroying the enemy's tactics. Throughout the ages, there has never been a specific criterion for judging this kind of military exploits. That's why Barrett prepares as much as he can.

And after having a rough outline of the night's actions, most players went to sleep in advance, thinking that the possible battle at night was being prepared.

It was a barely bright night, and the dim curtain of the sky covered the moon, the stars, and the eyes of most creatures. What's more, the infiltration plan made by the players this time does not allow the use of light sources - after all, in this case, in such an environment, the players will become fleas on the top of the bald head, which is too conspicuous.

"One-two-one, one-two-one, keep up." The players who formed the queue began to slowly advance towards the enemy camp with the three guides of Anvil, Barrett, and Rielly, who had the ability to 'Dark Vision'. Although it was quite easy to get lost in the woods on this dark night, the experienced Barrett was able to find his way with the help of a compass. Thanks to the actions of the Lucians during this time, the few animals left in the forest have disappeared without a trace, which also saves players a lot of effort.

As the dense woods began to loosen out in front of them, the player's vision finally lit up - the braziers and torches in the Lucian camp looked like hazy fireflies from a distance. In this way, they were dotted in the shadows.

And at the moment, they are a guiding light for players. Several people immediately loosened the formation that had originally supported each other, and began to start the final trek towards their goal with the help of Claudia's two 'words and spirits'. The Silent Mage blocks out any sounds the player can make, and the mind and eye will always make people subconsciously ignore the presence of the recipient.

When she reached about 300 feet from the camp, Claudia stopped first. At this distance, she can rely on the skill of 'Increasing the Distance of Words' to ensure that the buffs of her companions can be replenished in time. At the same time, because the chanting must make a certain sound. So she had to stay farther away to be safe. This is crucial to tonight's plans. (To be continued.) )