"What, I heard that you picked Miguel's face in public at the joint meeting today? Hehe, young people are really impulsive. [ ] You know, General Miguel is not a magnanimous man. Moreover, he will always have only one attitude towards the enemy. Shortly after the joint meeting of the Aquamarine military, Moriarty, who had just returned to the squadron's camp, was summoned to the Provost's office in Hockenheim by the well-informed, "outrageous" Depra.

"Hehe, of course I don't want to be hated by the 'terrible' General Miguel." In the face of the high-ranking mage, Moriarty didn't care about any cover or excuse, and replied bluntly: "However, this general's Saruman wounded the soldiers of the guard squadron a week ago, and I, as the squadron leader, always have to do something for my subordinates." ”

"But are you so sure?" In response to Moriarty's answer, Depra nodded, but asked rhetorically: "I have heard of Saruman, who has a bad temper and even worse popularity, and is a big thorn in the city defense army. However, he really has a hand in leading troops to fight, otherwise he would not be favored by Miguel, let alone become his cronies. And your guard squadron has only been in the army for a short time, so confident that you can take out the other side? ”

"Confidence, of course, is some." At this time, Moriarty did not have the humility of the past at all, but said calmly and slowly: "To be honest, this time I invited Sharuman to fight in public, in addition to trying to save face for the injured Gustav, I also hope to use the elite brigade of the city defense army to test the true quality of the guard squadron." Besides, I guess the upper echelons of the mage group must want to review my work before the war, right? ”

"Haha. Moriarty, you're looking more and more like a good commander now. Hearing Moriarty's words, the High Mage immediately couldn't help but laugh: "You are right, Lord Figaro and I are indeed very curious about the strength of the guard squadron. Speaking of which, this time you called the city defense army, it is indeed the right time. Say, what do you need help from the Academy? This was the first appearance of the Guards Squadron. You should understand that you can only win, not lose. ”

"Yes, I understand." Moriarty nodded. The expression returned to Yan Sù: "So, I hope to borrow the Academy's advanced magic sand table for the time being, and at the same time, I hope that the guard squadron can be protected by Hockenheim's magic shield in the past week." ”

"Magic Sandbox... Shielding protection..."Depra heard both requests. [ ] first furrowed his snow-white brows in confusion, and then gradually let go after a while: "Well, your idea is very good, I can meet your request." Anything else? ”

"Thank you, Master." Moriarty stood up and thanked the High Mage and said, "The rest, there are none. ”

"Well, you're really confident." Depra looked at the young mage deeply and also stood up: "Then, I wish you and the guard squadron a victory." ”

"Yes. Guru. ”

After resigning from the provost's office, Moriarty immediately rushed back to the guard squadron camp. There, White and the other officers were already anxiously waiting.

"Your Excellency Squadron Leader, how's Hockenheim doing over there? Any bad feedback on our challenge to the Saruman Brigade? As soon as Moriarty returned, the crowd immediately gathered around, and White was the first to ask.

"Not at all. Don't worry," Moriarty nodded to Huai, then turned to Clausewitz and said, "I have submitted an application to Master Depra for the use of the High Magic Sandbox and it has been approved, and a Sandbox will arrive at the camp tonight." At that point, it's up to you. After that, it detects the enemy's virtual reality, analyzes the opponent's strength, and prepares a combat plan. It's up to you, my chief of staff. ”…,

"Yes, Your Excellency." The old werewolf immediately replied in a deep voice. Originally, he also wanted to remind Moriarty if he could get some information about the Saruman Brigade through Guò Lille's channels, but he didn't want the squadron leader to be far ahead, and even moved the powerful High Magic Sandbox back to the guard squadron.

"However, if the other party also uses a sandbox... I remember that His Excellency Lille had such a device there, and it is difficult to ensure that Saruman is also... More likely, General Miguel will deploy a better sand table in the past, after all, we have swept the general's face. At this time, White reminded from the side.

"It doesn't matter. I've been in Hockenheim for a week and I've been shielding me for a week. Even if General Miguel could get a high-level magic sandbox for Saruman like we did, he would never be able to resist the magic interference of the Academy's mage tower. Moriarty smiled and added.

"Great!" Hearing that Moriarty had even made perfect arrangements for the anti-magic investigation, all the officers were excited, and White, Gustav and the others looked at Moriarty with admiration and nodded repeatedly.

"So, with the strong support from the Academy, we can be said to have taken a huge lead in this exercise. And then, it's up to us to do it ourselves. If this battle is not fought well, no matter what you think, I must not have the face to sit in the position of squadron leader again. Moriarty looked around at the crowd and finally smiled fiercely.

"Yes! The subordinates will fight to the death and live up to your trust! Gustav began, and all the officers shouted in unison and saluted and swore in chorus.

Soon, the news that Blue Crystal City would hold a large-scale military exercise spread quickly throughout the city like wildfire. Among them, the battle of the guard squadron of the Azure Mage Regiment called the battle of the Saruman Brigade of the City Defense Army was the most eye-catching. This is not only the first appearance of the new unit of the guard squadron, but also the first face-to-face direct collision between the warrior system of the mage regiment and the system of the city defense army. And there are so many meanings and contents that can be interpreted.

Twenty-four hours after the news of the exercise was released, the City Lord's Mansion and Hockenheim Academy also announced separately that Madame Hanquan, the City Lord of Blue Crystal City, and Dean Figaro would both go to the scene to observe on the day of the exercise. At this moment, the already controversial situation immediately further complicated and intensified. Even the Cruyff family, who had made up their minds to sit comfortably and watch the tiger fight, couldn't help but become a little "restless".

"Did the sand table detect the reality of the guard squadron?"

Because of the participation of the two Grand Arcanists, the battle drill between the Guard Squadron and the Saruman Brigade is no longer as simple as not being able to save their face. Miguel immediately transferred one of the best magic sandboxes in the city defense army to Saruman, but he was never able to guard the squadron camp as if it was suddenly shrouded in boundless mist.

"Still no, General. The opponent's magic interference is too strong to penetrate at all. "The mages attached to the city defense army tried their best to increase the output of the sand table, but the magic images floating on the magic sand table still showed only different shades of gray.

"Those damn mages!" Saruman on the side couldn't bear it anymore and scolded loudly, ignoring that it was a mage who was trying to control the sand table for his side.

"Shut up!" Miguel said coldly.

Saruman then didn't dare to talk nonsense.

"Okay, you go on. I'm asking for a 24-hour non-stop magical reconnaissance of the other party. Miguel instructed the mage on the side.

"Yes, General... However, this may affect the service life of the magic sandbox. The mage of the city defense army paused for a moment, but still reminded softly: "And once it is damaged..."...,

"It's just a sand table. If it's really bad, find someone from Hockenheim to fix it. Finally, there was some anger in his heart, Miguel dropped it coldly, turned around and walked out of the sand table room, and Saruman immediately followed closely behind him.

"General, those mages—" Before Adjutant Chakoqin closed the door to his office, Saruman couldn't help but step forward and say in a loud voice.

"Well, you don't have to say that." Miguel didn't want to listen to the complaints and scolding of his subordinates at all, so he directly interrupted: "The situation is very clear now, just do some simple routine training for your brigade in the past few days, and just keep it in shape." As for some targeted tactical drills, there is no need for them. Otherwise, it will only be detected by the opponent's counter-reconnaissance and make corresponding deployments. ”

"But, then—" Saruman was still a little unwilling.

"But what? Your enemy is just a reinforced squadron that has only been in force for a few days, can it be said that one of your brigades can't eat the other side? If that's the case, what's the use of me wanting subordinates like you? Miguel looked down at Saruman and said coldly.

"Yes, General, my Saruman Brigade will definitely be able to defeat that squadron of dog-critical guards. Let the city lord see with his own eyes that when it comes to fighting, it still depends on the city defense army, and those group of mages are not enough at all! Excited by Miguel's actions, Saruman immediately assured loudly.

"Hehe, mage..." Looking at his passionate subordinates again, Miguel turned around and walked to the floor-to-ceiling glass, looked at the spires of the mage towers that stood tall in the center of the buildings in the distance, and said fiercely: "Don't worry, I will prepare another good gift for your guard squadron." ”

Of course, there is no way for the outside world to know about the series of open and covert battles between the guard squadron and the Saruman brigade before the exercise. And the City Lord's Mansion and Hockenheim also seemed to be blind to the slightest movement of the people below, and just waited together for the start of the exercise.