3 Danger lurks

In September 1805, the warm autumn breeze mixed with a hint of chill gently blew the walls of Ansesen City, the huge walls like loyal guards, guarding Anseson City, and the height and strength of the city walls were enough to defy all invading enemies, and the most powerful siege weapons on the continent could not easily break through the outer walls of the city.

After the tragedy of Toom City, Anseson became the largest city in the southern part of the Empire, playing a pivotal role in the Djinn Crisis and becoming an important stronghold against the Djinn in the southern part of the Empire. Now, once again, the Duke of Risen stood on the outer walls of the city of Anseson, gazing south, the clear blue sky and the mottled earth clearly divided by the horizon, without any protrusions or other features. But Duke Risen was able to determine that the enemy was behind the horizon, waiting for an opportunity to attack what is now the largest city in the southern part of the Empire.

A year ago was an eventful year for the Empire, at the beginning of the year, many relatives of the Xia Fei family united a large number of members of the old nobility who had been stripped of their titles by the Empire or expelled by the Empire, and colluded with some countries in the south to take advantage of the weakening of the Empire's strength after the Djinn Crisis to attack the towns on the border of the Empire. Duke Rysson and the Empire's decision-makers saw the signs of danger in time and rallied some of the Empire's forces to the border. In the early winter, Blizzard blocked the main roads between the Empire's borders and many southern countries, making it impossible for many to take military action. So Risen used this time to formulate a battle plan to attack many countries in the south one by one, the plan was perfect, the army and supplies were also ready, and he waited for the spring to move after the snow melted.

When the snow melted in March, Risen was surprised and helpless to find that this perfect battle plan had been done in vain, and many southern countries had miraculously established a "United Kingdom" in the middle of winter, and had achieved a unified deployment of resources and troops. The wolves suddenly turned into lions, and everyone in the southern part of the empire, including Resson, was in terror.

When the Emperor learned of this, he was shocked and appointed Rysson as commander-in-chief of the southern military forces, and prepared to reassemble his army to support the south. But although the empire is large, it has also been hit hard in the Djinn Crisis, and it is not possible to heal the wound in just a few years, and it is possible to prepare a large army and take a year or two. Faced with a sudden invasion, Risen knew that he could only delay his time, and in the face of a well-prepared enemy and a former Imperial nobleman to provide information, he fought and retreated as he had dealt with the djinn, and evacuated the inhabitants of the border in time. In the battle, there were winners and losers, and now, he could only rely on the strong defense of Ansesen City, and continue to wait for the Empire's reinforcements to be assembled and ready.

To add insult to injury, the Dragons also extended an olive branch to the United Kingdom and made practical actions on the seas, and their privateers occasionally attacked the sea supply lines of the Spoulet Empire, which was not an act of war, but for the war in the south, it did increase the bargaining chips for the United Kingdom. Some separatist forces are also eyeing each other in a vain attempt to take advantage of the situation to loot. The Spoulett Empire was in trouble, tormented on all fronts.

At this time, Risen on the city wall was not afraid of the attack of the United Kingdom, he was more worried about the morale of the Imperial army, and he had just demoted an adjutant because he said that "it is entirely possible to drag down the Combine with the fortification of Anseison City", which he knew was very true, but it could never be true. As soon as the army thinks that the walls can be relied upon, there are bound to be omissions and flaws, which the enemy is happy to see. Ryson shattered the army's luck mentality, and soon the situation would enter the rhythm of the Spellet Empire, which he believed was strong enough to sweep away all obstacles in front of him.

"Duke, are you looking for me?" A dignified, well-appointed young man came behind Risson, he was of medium stature, his appearance was extraordinary, his eyes were old and steady, and his short black hair showed perseverance and ability; His countenance was solemn and calm, as if he could remain silent in the presence of the enemy, and entering the enemy fortress was like entering his own bedroom. He came to visit his superiors, but he gave people the illusion that he was the superior, and the aura exuded by his temperament stood on the top of a high mountain like a god.

Sevia of Anseison - This is what the Imperial soldiers called him, his name was Sevia Anseison, and he took the name of the city as his surname. Saivia has no relatives and no reason, his background is a mystery, and no one knows what happened before he joined the army, but he rose through the ranks very quickly in the army, and at the age of only in his early thirties, he was already the chief adjutant and staff officer of Ryson's side. He is amiable, low-key, kind to his subordinates, never competes with others for fame and fortune, and is a perfectly competent soldier.

"If the Imperial army is full of people like you, I can retire with peace of mind." Risen turned back to Sevia and said with anticipation and approval for the young man in his tone.

"You've won the prize, Duke. Do you have something important to discuss with me? Sevia, who responded modestly, did not forget the purpose of his visit, and his voice was very magnetic, with a loud voice like a reciter.

"Sevia, do you remember five days ago, when three teams came to support us?" Sevia nodded, "Up to now, there have been two teams entering the city one after another, but there is another one, which is scheduled to arrive the day before yesterday, but it has not yet appeared, and they have not had any news since they set off. ”

"Which way are they going? Will there be an accident on the way? Sevia judged calmly.

"They took the road to the east, along the periphery of the desperate desert, and this road is often taken by the army, so it is said that there should be no accidents." Risen said uneasily.

"You want me to bring someone to pick it up and see what happens, and I can go at any time." According to Risson's account, Sevia made this judgment and offered to take on the task.

"No, the best soldiers are to stay at the front. Things in the rear, although tricky, are unclear. Risen hurriedly stopped Saivia's words, "I hope that you go and talk to the people of the Wanyuan Sect, and ask them to send the armed soldiers of the church to check, after all, their soldiers are also experienced in a hundred battles, and even if they are sent out, it will not affect the layout of the front-line troops." ”

Then, Risen said meaningfully: "Teach those people in Wanyuan Sect, and the army in hand should also play some role." Let you talk to them because you know the people in the church very well. Isn't your fiancée in the Church's army? ”

"Understood, I will talk to the people of the church about sending troops to investigate." Sevia avoided the topic of his fiancée, he just wanted to carry out the order, "if the church asks for an exchange......" he asked cautiously.

"Don't agree to anything that involves power." Risen responded decisively.

"Okay, but I don't think there's any need to worry about the divine power being higher than ......the royal power."

In response to Savia's response, Ressen's eyes suddenly fixed on him, but in an instant, he avoided it, and he sensed an indescribable aura. And Sevia also noticed Resson's small move, he didn't show anything, but waited for Ryson's reply.

"Go ahead, just let the people of the church search along the road to the west of the desperate desert, and report anything unusual quickly." Risen continued to give orders as before, as if nothing had happened.

Sevia saluted and walked towards the church in the city, leaving Duke Risen to continue staring into the distance from the walls.

It was still a blue sky, but the duke's heart was very different from what it was just now.

"His ability is much better than mine, even stronger than Your Majesty." Risen muttered to himself, "Thinking so far ahead, it doesn't even look like the thinking of this era—"

"Syvia of Ansesson, is this young man really trustworthy?"