Volume 4 The Clash of Light and Darkness One Hundred and Forty-Six, The Beginning of the War (I)
The two ** teams, as well as the people of the whole of Xike, took action, and rumors of the monster's ferocity and horror slowly spread from north to south after several residential areas reopened, so the townspeople were very active in helping. As the sun approached set, preparations were in place, and everyone was nervously awaiting the decisive moment.
While scouting the enemy, Minter was summoned back by Mallory and assigned to the leadership and command of magicians (including apprentices) on the side of Nogar. Here's what Mallory said:
"It's all young people, they haven't experienced war, and if they fight each other in a mess, not to mention wasting magic power, it will be bad if it hinders the war. If we send our officers over, we may be able to command well, but you can see what our people's attitude towards the Noga army is. I am afraid that the person sent will be clever and deliberately not do a good job, so that Nuojia will suffer losses. If it is in normal times, they have a big loss, which means that they can no longer fight our ideas, of course, it is a good thing, but now if we are not careful, it may harm ourselves, so we must not be sloppy. Moreover, if Noga is injured too much, it is likely that the hatred will be transferred to us, and the possibility of going to war in the future will increase. We can't watch out for them every day, can we? And the officers don't know magic, so they may not be good candidates. I've thought about it with the marshal, you know magic, and you're a member of our Security Agency, and you're familiar with the Duke of Noga, so you're the best candidate. β
Minter nodded as he listened, and was about to turn away, but was stopped by Mallory, who stumbled, "What if... If they don't have enough arrows, tell them that we have good bows and arrows specially brought from the north, made by dwarves, and that we will not be stingy with our friends! β
Minter didn't understand what he meant: "Huh? Oh, well, but I think they should have enough armaments, and Duke Jada even bought dozens of truckloads of oil from the residents of the Southern District at a high price. Speaking of which, Esparo was stupid enough to give Jada time to think about it. But he didn't expect to give him a chance to replenish his combat readiness. β
Mallory narrowed her eyes, "Indeed... Why do they give the Nogars so much time? Is there any other purpose? β
"Intentions?" Minter smiled, "What's the point?" Do they like to fight at night and rest during the day? β
Melori's face suddenly changed, and she stomped on her crutches: "That's right, that's why those carriages are..., damn!" Missed a great opportunity! He glanced angrily at Twilight on the horizon. Urging Minte to say, "Okay, you go, do a good job!" β
Minter was a little confused, so he ran to the North District, and when he saw the several "magicians" who had been waiting here, he was speechless. It seems that the military generals on the East side are really likely to want to take the opportunity to weaken the strength of Nuojia's side.
The best of the so-called magicians sent to assist the Nuojia Army was a junior magician who was no more than twenty years old, the other four magic apprentices and one magic apprentice. Among them was a timid and delicate girl, about the same age as Minte, with a pale face. Her hands were clasped tightly in front of her chest, trembling slightly, making people wonder if she would faint in the next second.
The two junior magicians and one intermediate magician who stayed on East's side were all older and more experienced, and the magic cultivation of several magicians such as Sauron was not low, not to mention that there was also a great magician in charge. Although there are a large number of demonic beasts in the west, the balance of power is so unbalanced, I hope that Jada's cautious guy doesn't have any strange thoughts.
Minter glanced at the crowd. smiled: "Don't be nervous, everyone. We don't have to face Warcraft directly. The Nogar army will attack the ground in front. We're going to do it. It's the use of geokinesis. Create an earthen wall to drive the monster to the chosen place. He pulled out a map. Show it to everyone: "It's the northwest side of the town." It is located on the border of Noga and Van A. The terrain here is flat. It's perfect for besieging Warcraft. We just need to drive the monster over. The height of the earthen wall is about one and a half to two meters. With everyone's strength, it shouldn't be a problem. Maybe a fireball. I'll give an order when the time comes. Just listen to me. β
The girl and several other youths breathed a sigh of relief. The junior magician replied nonchalantly. Minter put away the map. I was about to say something more. I saw Jada come over with a tired face on his face. He smiled and asked, "Your Excellency." How prepared are things? Are there enough arrows, oil, and fire? β
Jada nodded, "It's all ready." Fortunately, before, in order to... Most of the armaments are in the North Zone. Otherwise, the soldiers would not dare to run back to the barracks to carry things! He glanced at the "magicians" with a serious face. Smiled coldly. The young apprentice's face flushed. Whispered timidly, he asked, "Your Excellency, Duke." Why are you laughing? β
"Why are you laughing?" The corners of Jada's mouth were full of mockery. "I understand it at a glance. I should have guessed that Esther wouldn't be really kind enough to help. He glanced at Minter. Send these little horns to send them to their deaths? They can do it! Didn't you say that there was a great magician? Why don't you let him come?! We're going to have to face the monsters and the enemy lands directly! β
As soon as he finished saying this. The girl's apprentice's eyes turned red. Full of grievances. Several of the other apprentices also looked at him angrily. The junior magician sneered instead, "Your Excellency thinks we've embarrassed you?" Joke! Young and powerful magicians like us. In the academy is already an elite. Why do you look down on us?! β
Jada narrowed her eyes. Seeing this, Minter hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Excellency the Duke doesn't understand magic. That's why I misunderstood. Don't be angry, everyone. Take a little rest. Soon it will be time to start the battlefield. The young magician glanced at him. Snorted coldly. He walked over and sat down. Close your eyes and rest. Several of the other apprentices looked at each other. Ignore Jada as well. I found a place to sit down.
Minter pulled Jada past him and walked away before asking, "Are you crazy?" Why do you say such a thing?! β
Jada wiped a handful of sweat and said hatefully, "Don't think I can't see it! Originally, you didn't send a magician, and it was fine, but while smiling and saying that you were going to send someone to help, you called... This kind of stuff..."
"Do you think a magician can grab a lot of land at random?!" Minter glared at him, "Time is so rushed, if it weren't for the big bazaar with magic materials and magic materials, even these few might not be able to be found!" The Grand Mage is responsible for trapping the monsters so that they can be burned to death, and building a high, thick earthen wall with a large area. It has to be maintained for a long time, the mana consumption is too strong, and it is impossible for him to waste mana elsewhere! And the number of demonic beasts in the western suburbs is even more than here, so what does it matter if there are more people? With the bows and arrows of your Nogar Army, these young magicians are enough! β
When Jada heard this, his face softened: "Is it really enough?" I think they're still kids. Mint scoffed, "I'm a kid too!" Magic is not the same as martial arts. Many of them have been since elementary school, don't underestimate them, as long as they command well, they are no worse than your ground soldiers! β
Jada glanced at him suspiciously, he didn't see it, and only pulled the other party to talk about the arrangements for the battle later.
It didn't take long for the sky to get dark, and a soldier detected a monster approaching in the distance and immediately reported it to Jada. The latter hurriedly dropped a few words of instruction and hurried to the wall.
Several of the magic apprentices were very nervous when they saw this, and the girl trembled even more. The young magician was calm, or perhaps more accurate, relaxed. Minter paid more attention to him, and then went to reassure the others, and when she saw that the girl had stolen a glance at the monster in the distance, she was so frightened that she began to sob, and could not listen to his comfort at all, and could not help but have a great headache. After thinking about it, he pulled out a few bottles of magic leaves. Handed to the maiden and a few other apprentices: "Drink this." The demon apprentice sniffed it, and his face changed: "Courage and water?!" Where did this come from?! β
"You don't care about the source, it's a good thing anyway." Minter turned to the girl, "Take a sip, it will be better." β
The apprentice drank it at once, and the others followed suit, and the girl hesitated to smell the foul smell, and was snatched the bottle from her friend. Hard-poured down. She choked a few times, but found that she was no longer shivering, and it seemed to be really effective. Seeing this, Mint secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
On the city wall, Jada looked at the demonic beasts and the three people who were getting closer and closer, and his face sank like water. Today, when I came to the demonic beasts under the city wall, in addition to the dozen or so mutated lands, there were also more than a dozen initial forms, which should be a batch of later ones. It's more troublesome than it was. However, the walls have been hastily reinforced and thickened. The original damaged area has also been repaired, which should last a long time. Perhaps, he should have trusted Mint and them more.
Esparo rode the demonic beast to a place only a hundred meters away from the city wall, and said with a smile: "How is it? Duke Jeda? Have you made a decision? β
Jada said in a deep voice, "Before I answer you, I want to know that what you left in the land of Nomonka... Monsters, where?! β
Esparo smiled: "Don't worry, those little cuties are all in the mountains, and they are just eggs, as long as you cooperate obediently, we will transport them to other places to hatch." Of course, if you are interested, you can also raise a few. β
A hint of disgust flashed across Jada's face and he said, "How can I trust you?" Who knows if you'll take advantage of us and then release your monsters to kill us?! Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Minter having crept up with all the magicians, crouched behind the wall, and when he was ready, he gestured behind him, and Shedd quickly passed on the order, and the soldiers drew their bows and arrows, and scattered to attack positions.
Under the city wall, Esparo spread his hands: "It's a pity that you don't have a choice, you can only trust us." But don't worry, my master still needs human helpers. What exactly is your decision? Just say it! β
"My decision isβ" Jada suddenly bared his teeth, "no!" Then he waved his hand: "Release the arrow!" The rockets shot like a meteor shower towards the horde of monsters, the fastest of which shot from Shed's hand to Esparo's face. The latter was startled, and saw that he could not avoid it, and a strong cold wind came from the side, blowing the arrow away, and he glanced at the man in black gratefully, and said words of thanks in his mouth.
The man in black ignored it, raised his staff high, and as if the demonic beasts had received some order, the formation that had been disrupted by the sudden rocket attack immediately returned to its original state, opened its mouth and roared in unison, and rushed towards the direction of the city wall.
Seeing this, Minter immediately ordered preparations, and then glanced at Jada, who drew his bow and shot an arrow as he had said in advance, and stuck it thirty meters in front of the queue of demonic beasts, and Minter immediately shouted: "Action!" "The magicians and apprentices took action one after another, and built an earthen wall on the line where the arrow was located with geokinetic magic, and when the demonic beast rushed over, it happened to collide and was bounced back. As the earthen walls moved forward, they gradually receded.
But these young magicians are not Shaonan's trained magician troops after all, and their strength is uneven, so the earthen walls conjured up, some in front and some behind, wide and narrow, are not completely lined up. A monster drilled through the gap, and continued to rush forward, and seeing that it was about to reach the bottom of the city wall, Jada hurriedly ordered the soldiers to fire rockets at them. At this time, the young apprentice suddenly became frightened, hugged his head and wept, and once again the earthen wall was missing.
The young magician quickly filled the gap, then turned around and yelled, "What are you doing?!" Is it time to cry?! Why don't you get me up soon?! β
But the girl cried, "No, I don't!" I don't want to look at those disgusting things..."
Mint said angrily: "No one wants to see it! But if you back down now, you are irresponsible! β
"I don't want it, I don't want it, Mom, where are you... I want to go home..."The girl cried louder and louder, and Jada's anger rose when she heard it, and her voice of orders was several times higher.
Minter was anxious and angry, her courage was gone, and this girl didn't know which student she was, but she was so timid. He was magical, and he was bothered with a solution.
At this time, the young magician suddenly laughed out loud, causing everyone to look sideways, but he didn't care: "You don't want to see it? When they attack, even if you don't want to see it, you will see it clearly! Maybe you can study its teeth, are you interested in visiting its belly?! β
The girl suddenly stopped crying, looked at the young magician with a look of horror, and then wiped the tears from her face, trembling and conjuring a low earthen wall, and stumbling with the monster.
Minter breathed a sigh of relief and continued to direct the crowd to cast magic. Jada glanced at the girl and gave another order, only to find that the archers did not attack according to his intentions, and his face sank: "What's the matter?!" β
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