The winter in the Roman Continent was already cold, and the invasion of the Gutis added a layer of blood to this chill. According to Mark's estimates, in just half a month, more than 100,000 people have died at the hands of the Gutis people!

The entire coastal population of the Romance Empire was less than a million, and the area where the Guthis landed had a population of less than 200,000, but only half of them escaped the catastrophe.

Pursued by the Gutis, more and more people fled inland to the Red Clay Ridge, while the nobles of the Red Clay Ridge fled to the north to Yonghui City. The area of the Red Clay Ridge is vast, not to mention the 3,000 Gutisi people, even if it is 30,000 or 300,000, it is impossible to occupy it. However, panic caused the nobles thousands of miles away to abandon their territories and run towards Yonghui City.

Mark's men packed up and prepared to leave Redwoods.

Mark looked and saw that there were nine people with him, including Morey with Lucas, the blacksmith, and Pierce with his family. The maids, cooks, servants, etc. in the baron's palace, Mark did not bring any of them.

"Let's go." Evan prepared three carriages, Mark got into the first, and Evan followed. Lucas and Pierce looked at each other and got into the second carriage with mixed feelings, both of them knowing what this trip meant.

"Let's go, we can't change anything if we stay here, we just hope that those evil orcs won't come to Redwoods now." Lucas patted Pierce on the shoulder, he was not a native of Redwoods, and he didn't have as much affection for this place as Pierce.

"Hmm."

In the darkness of the night, three carriages departed from the Baron's Court and headed north. Three days later, the carriage came to the gate of Yonghui City. However, the gates of Yonghui City had been blocked by countless carriages, and the city guards were shouting and scolding to maintain order, which allowed the long convoy to move slowly.

"Evan, go and inquire where the Gutis are now." Mark's voice came from inside the car, and Evan immediately jumped out of the car to ask the others for news.

A few minutes later, Evin returned.

"Master, I have learned from the city guards that on the second day of our departure, the Legion of Radiance was all out and surrounded the orc army. It is said that there were three or four thousand orcs in this invasion. There was a big battle between the Radiant Legion and the orcs on the west side of Panyan Mountain, and finally the orcs broke through with the help of the Dinosaurs and hid into the Red Clay Ridge, where the Radiant Legion was still chasing them. ”

"The Legion of Radiance is all dispatched?" Mark was a little surprised, in his mind, Lolot, the leader of the Radiant Legion, probably wouldn't do that. The Gutis are extremely combative, and even if the Radiant Legion can win, the losses will definitely not be small.

The Radiant Legion suffered losses, and Lorot had absolutely no benefit.

"Have you heard about the losses of the Radiant Legion?" Mark asked.

"There is no specific information, but I heard that the Glorious Legion killed more than a dozen generals in battle." Ewen Dao.

"Although the Radiant Legion is only a medium main legion, a general must be at least a fourth-level warrior. More than a dozen generals were killed in the battle, and the losses of ordinary soldiers would definitely not be less. It seems that Lolote has lost a lot of money this time. ”

It's not for nothing that Mark cares about the Legion of Radiance. Located in the southeastern part of the Romance Empire, Red Clay Ridge has a small population and low security pressure, and is only garrisoned by the Glorious Legion nearby. If the Radiant Legion suffered heavy losses and could not cope with the immediate threat, then Yonghui City could only issue a wartime conscription order to recruit the nobles of the Red Clay Ridge to participate in the battle. At that time, Mark, as a magician and baron, will definitely be in the call-up.

However, the wartime conscription order was made sooner than Mark had anticipated. The day after they arrived in Yonghui City, men from the Radiant Legion came to the door and sent Mark a call order.

"Master, what can I do now?" When Ewen saw the conscription order, he was so frightened that the six gods were left without a master. He is Mark's slave, and as is customary, he needs to go into battle with Mark.

Mark glanced at Evan, this fat man was not only timid, he was afraid of death, he panicked when he encountered problems, and he couldn't help himself at all in big things. If it weren't for the fact that he was still a little loyal and had some special blood, Mark would have kicked him away a long time ago.

In stark contrast to Evin, Morey offered to go into battle with Mark.

"You're not even a soldier now, how can you go to war with me?" Mark looked at Morey.

Morey's fighting spirit was high: "My lord, although I am not a knight yet, I am not afraid of any enemy!" ”

"It's good to have courage, but blind courage is not good. Morey, you still have to work hard and strive for an early breakthrough. Mark said.

"Yes, my lord."

"My lord, will you go alone for this call-up?" Pierce Road.

"Well, you just stay here and wait for me to come back."

"However, if you do this, you will be laughed at by the other nobles." Pierce was embarrassed.

According to the convention, when the nobles receive a conscription order, they will bring their subordinates to the war, and the strength of their subordinates represents the strength of the nobles themselves. Mark didn't bring any of his subordinates, and he would definitely be teased by other nobles who valued face.

"Shame? So what? Mark asked rhetorically.

"Uh......" Pierce felt that the lord in front of him was completely different from the lord he had heard before.

"Alright, let's all go down."

After the conscription order of Yonghui City was issued, the Red Clay Ridge area immediately boiled. In the entire Red Clay Ridge, there were more than forty nobles, large and small, but none of them dared to ignore the conscription order. In just four or five days, nobles from all directions rushed to Yonghui City with private soldiers.

"Hopefully these things will come in handy!" Mark packed a dozen fist-sized bottles into his baggage, tied them to his body again, and prepared to go to the barracks.

"Master, why don't I go with you." Before leaving, Ewen said hesitantly.

Mark was a little surprised, but looking at Evan's appearance, he was sincere.

"This fat man has a thousand shortcomings, but he is still loyal to me."

"If you want to help me, break through as soon as possible and become a warrior. After I'm gone, you're going to keep a low profile, and even if there's anything, you'll have to wait until I come back, understand? Mark explained.

"Yes, master."

Mark let Evan close and whispered, "Evin, if something happens to Yonghui City, you have to try to keep Morey safe, and as for the others, it doesn't matter if they are abandoned!" ”

"I see, master."

The military camp was arranged by Lolote outside the south gate of Yonghui City, and the nobles who had come from the Red Clay Ridge were all housed here. Mark and the others were able to live in Yonghui City because Mark had already bought a small courtyard in Yonghui City. After the always cautious Mark received a thousand gold coins, he left himself a way out.

"Magician, please come here!" Outside the barracks, after verifying his identity, a first-class soldier led Mark to the area on the left.

Mark wrapped himself tightly in his magic robe, but he had been observing the environment in the barracks. The barracks was divided into two parts, one on the left and one on the right, and the area on the right was much larger than the area on the left. The nobles' private soldiers are all in the right area, so there are many people in the right area, and it is also lively. In contrast, the left area is deserted.

"This should be the magician's tent." Mark thought to himself.

Sure enough, the two of them reached the left area, and within a few steps, Mark saw a magician dressed similarly to himself. When the other party saw Mark, he nodded slightly, and Mark returned the salute.

"Lord Falarr, this is Baron Mark Siwen, a first-class magician." The warrior introduced.

"Hello, Mark, I'm Falar, the leader of the Legion of Radiant Magicians." Farrar said slowly.

"Hello, Master Falar." Mark bowed very modestly, this Farrar he had heard of, he was a fourth-level magician, proficient in summoning magic. In the Romance Empire, Farrar was not insignificant.

The warriors arrived here and quietly left.

"Mark Sivin, I've heard of you, your teacher is Master Tataan, isn't it?" Farrar spoke softly.

"Yes, Master Falar. However, among the teacher's students, I was the least talented and had no achievements, which is really ashamed. Mark said.

"Talent is not the most important thing for a magician," Farrar said. As long as you have the heart to explore the truth of the world, you will definitely become a powerful magician in the future. ”

Mark was indifferent to Falar's encouragement, believing that he didn't know how many young magicians he had said to him.

"Master Falarr, how many magicians are there?" Mark asked, since Farlar's attitude towards him was okay, then Mark didn't mind asking for more information.

"After the call was issued, more than twenty magicians have already been called."

Mark had to lament that magicians were a scarce thing, there were four or five thousand warriors gathered in the area on the right side of the barracks, while there were only more than twenty magicians on the left, a huge disparity.

"Magicians are used to seclusion, and it is not easy to recruit so much." Farrar knew what Mark was thinking, and said more.

"Master Falar, according to the rules of the empire, there should be a rich reward for magicians who respond to the call, may I ask what the reward is this time?" One of the purposes for Mark to come to the barracks so happily is the resources rewarded by the Romance Empire.

"After driving out the Gutis, according to military merits, each magician can get twenty sides of the Blue Magic Stone, one hundred sides of the Red Jade, one side of the Puppet Wood, and one side of the Light Feather Wood. The more credit you get, the more rewards you get. "Farrar said.

"These are the materials used to build the Magic Tower." Mark said pointedly.

Farrar smiled faintly: "The empire believes that this invasion of the Gutis indicates that it will be difficult to calm the coast in the future. According to the news from the imperial capital, the emperor intends to transfer the Thunder Legion to the Red Clay Ridge. However, there are many warriors and knights in the Empire, but mages are scarce, and the Empire hopes that more mages will stay in the Red Clay Ridge. ”